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13th International George Moore Conference

A painting of George Moore

George Moore: Landscape and Memory

“A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.” 

George Moore, The Brook Kerith, (1916), ch. 11.

The writings of George Moore have continued to inspire scholars over more than a century. Moore’s very varied oeuvre comprises poetry and short story collections, novels, plays, art criticism and memoirs and this wonderful literary legacy has instigated a series of international conferences.  Such gatherings have added considerably to enthusiasm for the study of Moore’s works both at home and in many corners of the globe.

The 13th International George Moore Conference will engage with the man and his writings, with particular focus on the influence of landscape and memory in his literature, and especially on the persistent influence of his Mayo roots and origin. When directly mirroring recognisable landscape, or transposing experience and recollection into fictional characterisation, Moore’s depictions also reflect the reality of 19th century history in church, state and family, and provide insight into the attitudes and conflicts of the period. Moreover, the texts are inevitably inflected by his experience of life in France, England and Gaelic Revival Dublin.

A painting of George Moore

This 13th conference is particularly important as, in Moore’s native county, it seeks to analyse Moorian heritage and ancestry. Mayo today embraces  the memory of George Moore, cherishes the site of his family home, and seeks to protect the environment at his birthplace.  The conference schedule  will include a visit to Moore Hall. With ultimate serendipity, the occasion coincides with ‘Mayo Day’, a vibrant and weeklong event that celebrates all things Mayo, and there will be several cultural fringe events available to the visiting delegates. 

An important keynote address will be delivered by a most eminent Moore scholar. Further details concerning the conference will be published later. 

The return to Mayo for the 2026 conference means that this call for papers presents very broad options and suggestions because the combination of venue, theme and author raises a multiplicity of issues in both linked and disparate research fields.  

For that very reason, proposals for papers, or panels, are invited and topics could include but, of course, are not limited to: 

Abstracts:

Abstracts (200 words) for papers proposed (20 minutes maximum delivery time) should be accompanied by a short biographical note (100 words), plus full address and institutional affiliation.  

If you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student, please note: 

Student Prizes 

The George Moore Association offers prizes of 50 euro to all students (undergraduate and postgraduate) who present papers at the conference.   In addition, a prize of 200 euro is offered to the student whose presentation is adjudged to be the best on the day. 

Please send abstracts to Fiona White:  Fiona.white@atu.ie 

Abstract submission deadline: December 31st 2025

Conference Accommodation Options

Accommodation in Castlebar, County Mayo

The Ellison Hotel
Prices per room per night reservations mailto:reservations@theellisonhotel.ie

Reference to book rooms 167224, 10 rooms are being held for conference delegates
Reservations: Email reservations@theellisonhotel.ie


Breaffy House Resort
Prices per room per night reservations: contact Christina and mention the conference (corporate rate)

10 rooms are being held for conference delegates


The Ivy Tower Hotel
Reservations: Contact the hotel directly to book rooms


TF Royal Hotel and Theatre
Old Westport Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo F23 R288
T: +353 949 023 111
E: sales@tfhotel.ie
Reservations: Contact hotel directly


Green Bay B&B
The Mall Castlebar F23 X082 Co. Mayo
T: +353 949 021 572
Reservations: Contact proprietor directly


Carragh House B&B
Castlebar, Mayo
T: +353 949 025 239
Reservations: Contact proprietor directly

Some accommodations are not releasing rooms until the end of 2025 beginning of 2026, advice is to
contact the accommodation directly.