Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS) Ireland brings Idris Tawfiq for an Ireland visit and meetings with prominent figures in IrelandFOSIS Ireland together with university Islamic Societies in Ireland will be hosting a series of lectures by Muslim British author Idris Tawfiq who was a Roman Catholic Priest next 2 weeks (17th October - 25th October) to discuss and share the experience of Islam and address situations of Muslims in IrelandThe series of lectures will be held in conjunction with Idris Tawfiq's meetings with prominent figures in Ireland namely
Primate of Ireland, the Most Rev Dr John Neill, Anglican Archbishop of DublinPrimate of Ireland is a title possessed by the Roman Catholic and the Anglican Church of Ireland Archbishops of Dublin. It does not however indicate that the Archbishop is the most senior clergyman of his Chistian denomination in Ireland but rather he is the second-most senior figure The most senior figure in both denominations, the Archbishops of Armagh, possessing the title Primate of All Ireland. The current Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin is John Neill
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Eibhlin Byrne
The Lord Mayor is the first citizen of Dublin city and ranks second only to the President of Ireland in Dublin city. The Lord Mayor is chairperson of the elected Council, provides civic leadership, facilitates dialogue with organisations and with citizens and is proactive in raising the profile of Dublin
Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Brian BerminghamThe Lord Mayor of Cork is the symbolic head of the local government in the city of Cork in the Republic of Ireland. The title Lord Mayor defines the power of a city when compared to other towns and cities around the country. Only Dublin, Belfast and Cork have the privilege of using the title Lord Mayor, as opposed to just simply Mayor. The current and 71st Lord Mayor (June 2008 - June 2009) is Councillor Brian Bermingham
Mayor of Limerick, Councillor John GilliganIn carrying out his functions as Mayor and First Citizen, the Mayor acts as Chairman of all Statutory meetings of the City Council. He receives Visitors from Ireland and abroad on behalf of the City and affords Mayoral Receptions as maybe appropriateAmong the titles of his lectures: 17 Oct 08Meeting with Primate of Ireland, the Most Rev Dr John Neill, AnglicanArchbishop of Dublin2.30 pmTalk: From the Vatican to Al Azhar : My journey to IslamLaunch of FOSIS BookshopAstra Hall, University College Dublin7.00pmhosted by University College Dublin Islamic Society18 Oct 08Dawah Training Workshop (by invitation only)Royal College of Surgeons Ireland10 amhosted by Royal College of Surgeons Ireland Islamic Society19 Oct 08Visit to Muslim Youth Ireland (MY-Ireland) Islamic Information Tableie The Dawaah Stall (in front of GPO, O Connell St. Dublin)Radio Interview : 'Islam in Focus'NearFM 4.30pm at Near 90.3 Fmhosted by Br Abdul HaseebTalk in Dublin Mosqueafter Maghrib prayershosted by Islamic Foundation IrelandTalk: Who wants to be Muslim these days?Boole 2University College Cork7.00pmhosted by Muslim Cultural Society University College CorkTalk: On Erin's Green Valleys: The future of Islam in Irelandhosted by Cork Mosque23 Oct 08Talk: Muslims, Christians and the Real JesusLarge Lecture Theater Clinical Science (CSI)National University of Ireland Galway7.00pmhosted by Muslim Youth Society National University of Ireland Galway24 Oct 08Talk: Is Religion Relevant today?Closing CeremonyRobert Emmet Theater,Trinity College Dublin7.00pmhosted by Muslim Students Association Trinity College DublinThis series of lectures is fully supported by FOSIS Ireland and hosted by various student Islamic Societies in University College Dublin, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork, and National University of Ireland GalwayLaunching event details
Date: 17th October 2008Time: 7.00pmVenue: Astra Hall, Student Centre, University College Dublin BelfieldSpeaker: Idris Tawfiq on' My Journey to Islam: From the Vatican to Al Azhar'
CONTACT: Intan Syafiqah, Vice Chair FOSIS Ireland, 085 7841605 or ireland.vicesister@fosis.org.uk
Primate of Ireland, the Most Rev Dr John Neill, Anglican Archbishop of DublinPrimate of Ireland is a title possessed by the Roman Catholic and the Anglican Church of Ireland Archbishops of Dublin. It does not however indicate that the Archbishop is the most senior clergyman of his Chistian denomination in Ireland but rather he is the second-most senior figure The most senior figure in both denominations, the Archbishops of Armagh, possessing the title Primate of All Ireland. The current Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin is John Neill
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Eibhlin Byrne
The Lord Mayor is the first citizen of Dublin city and ranks second only to the President of Ireland in Dublin city. The Lord Mayor is chairperson of the elected Council, provides civic leadership, facilitates dialogue with organisations and with citizens and is proactive in raising the profile of Dublin
Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Brian BerminghamThe Lord Mayor of Cork is the symbolic head of the local government in the city of Cork in the Republic of Ireland. The title Lord Mayor defines the power of a city when compared to other towns and cities around the country. Only Dublin, Belfast and Cork have the privilege of using the title Lord Mayor, as opposed to just simply Mayor. The current and 71st Lord Mayor (June 2008 - June 2009) is Councillor Brian Bermingham
Mayor of Limerick, Councillor John GilliganIn carrying out his functions as Mayor and First Citizen, the Mayor acts as Chairman of all Statutory meetings of the City Council. He receives Visitors from Ireland and abroad on behalf of the City and affords Mayoral Receptions as maybe appropriateAmong the titles of his lectures: 17 Oct 08Meeting with Primate of Ireland, the Most Rev Dr John Neill, AnglicanArchbishop of Dublin2.30 pmTalk: From the Vatican to Al Azhar : My journey to IslamLaunch of FOSIS BookshopAstra Hall, University College Dublin7.00pmhosted by University College Dublin Islamic Society18 Oct 08Dawah Training Workshop (by invitation only)Royal College of Surgeons Ireland10 amhosted by Royal College of Surgeons Ireland Islamic Society19 Oct 08Visit to Muslim Youth Ireland (MY-Ireland) Islamic Information Tableie The Dawaah Stall (in front of GPO, O Connell St. Dublin)Radio Interview : 'Islam in Focus'NearFM 4.30pm at Near 90.3 Fmhosted by Br Abdul HaseebTalk in Dublin Mosqueafter Maghrib prayershosted by Islamic Foundation IrelandTalk: Who wants to be Muslim these days?Boole 2University College Cork7.00pmhosted by Muslim Cultural Society University College CorkTalk: On Erin's Green Valleys: The future of Islam in Irelandhosted by Cork Mosque23 Oct 08Talk: Muslims, Christians and the Real JesusLarge Lecture Theater Clinical Science (CSI)National University of Ireland Galway7.00pmhosted by Muslim Youth Society National University of Ireland Galway24 Oct 08Talk: Is Religion Relevant today?Closing CeremonyRobert Emmet Theater,Trinity College Dublin7.00pmhosted by Muslim Students Association Trinity College DublinThis series of lectures is fully supported by FOSIS Ireland and hosted by various student Islamic Societies in University College Dublin, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork, and National University of Ireland GalwayLaunching event details
Date: 17th October 2008Time: 7.00pmVenue: Astra Hall, Student Centre, University College Dublin BelfieldSpeaker: Idris Tawfiq on' My Journey to Islam: From the Vatican to Al Azhar'
CONTACT: Intan Syafiqah, Vice Chair FOSIS Ireland, 085 7841605 or ireland.vicesister@fosis.org.uk
