My name is Conor. I am a writer, and am currently studying for a Masters in Irish Writing at Trinity College Dublin. I have received scholarships and prizes for my academic writing, and my creative writing has appeared in the Irish Times, with my poetry appearing in student journals. I also enjoy research and teaching. I have conducted research for a project funded by the Irish Research Council and have taught in multiple countries, most recently in Limoges University, France. I have strong analytical skills, alongside a natural ability for communication, whether spoken or written. I am an empathetic yet assertive person, and love engaging and learning from people of all ages and backgrounds.

Conor Killian

My name is Conor. I am a writer, and am currently studying for a Masters in Irish Writing at Trinity College Dublin. I have received scholarships and prizes for my academic writing, and my creative writing has appeared in the Irish Times, with my poetry appearing in student journals. I also enjoy research and teaching. I have conducted research for a project funded by the Irish Research Council and have taught in multiple countries, most recently in Limoges University, France. I have strong analytical skills, alongside a natural ability for communication, whether spoken or written. I am an empathetic yet assertive person, and love engaging and learning from people of all ages and backgrounds.

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My name is Conor. I am a writer, and am currently studying for a Masters in Irish Writing at Trinity College Dublin. I have received scholarships and prizes for my academic writing, and my creative writing has appeared in the Irish Times, with my poetry appearing in student journals. I also enjoy research and teaching. I have conducted research for a project funded by the Irish Research Council and have taught in multiple countries, most recently in Limoges University, France. I have strong analytical skills, alongside a natural ability for communication, whether spoken or written. I am an empathetic yet assertive person, and love engaging and learning from people of all ages and backgrounds.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Irish
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

English teacher (lecteur d’anglais) at Université de Limoges
September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Conducted workshops on writing and oral expression; responsible for the selection of texts, teaching, grading and student-teacher relations across diverse disciplines.
English teacher and supervisor at Camps4You
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Conducted English-language classes for students of widely varying levels, needs and backgrounds; supervised program activities in multiple locations.
Research Assistant for MACMORRIS (Department of English) at Maynooth University
May 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
The MACMORRIS project maps the operations of ‘cultural actors’ in Ireland from 1541-1691. Conducted comparative analysis of biographical data for input into the digital database; created a display showcasing research presented at the university’s Research Symposium 2022.

Education

Master of Arts in Irish Writing at Trinity College Dublin
September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) in English and French at National University of Ireland, Maynooth
September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2024
Irish Leaving Certificate at Salesian College Celbridge
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2020
Exchange Programme: Languages, Literature, Civilization and Translation at Université Lumière Lyon 2
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023

Qualifications

Peter Connolly Prize (2024) for the best results in English for final year
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Dr H H Stewart Literary Prize in English (2022) for first-year results in English
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services