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DOUGLAS HYDE CONFERENCE 2008
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| Lost in Translation |
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During this, the 21 st annual Douglas Hyde Conference, we explore the theme of translation in a programme of panel discussions, readings and performances. The conference goes beyond the current debates and explores the nature of language as a unique expression of culture and identity.
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Translation is essential, impossible, and great fun, often at the same time. The challenge of conveying both meaning and feeling accurately can even arise between two speakers of the same language. |
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An American Irish-speaker first explained to me how their Irish can differ from ours. In New York, he told me, "dún an doras" was the polite way of saying "ar mhiste leat an doras a dhúnadh, led' thoil?" The shorter, more direct request was polite in America, he said, even though it would sound peremptory and perhaps even rude to an Irish ear. One language, two quite different meanings. |
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Translating from one language to another is a far more daunting business. So is the much broader challenge of crossing the barrier between languages in order to present one culture to another. Douglas Hyde first showed his flair for it with his vivid translations of stories in Irish in Beside the Fire (1890) and of songs in Irish in Amhráin Grá Chúige Chonnachta/Love Songs of Connacht (1893). |
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The subject of this weekend’s conference, therefore, makes it a particularly appropriate event to hold in his memory. It should be fascinating, enjoyable and informative. |
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Cathal Mac Coille, Director |
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| Throughout the weekend adjoining the main auditorium, there will be a series of exhibition stands presented by national organisations from the areas of Irish Language, Arts, Heritage and Literature where delegates will have the opportunity to speak with representatives of those organisations |
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This year the conference will be held in the new Abbeyfield Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. This prestigious new hotel, built on mature surroundings, once the setting of a Bishop’s Palace and known locally as ‘The Abbey’, and is less than a 2 minute stroll from the centre of Ballaghaderreen on the sligo road.
This sophisticated hotel built to 4 star specifications, offers 70 luxurious bedrooms & suites, the unrivalled Gray Suite, state of the art conference facilities, the inspired Oscars Restaurant, the inviting Hyde Bar and superb Leisure facilities & Wellness Centre.
For more information about the Abbeyfield, please go to http://www.abbeyfieldhotel.ie/
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