From Irish Exceptionalism to European Normality?: The New Islamic Presence in the Republic of Ireland

Oliver Scharbrodt

doi:10.4000/etudesirlandaises.3928

From Irish Exceptionalism to European Normality? The New Islamic Presence in the Republic of Ireland

Oliver Scharbrodt

Theology and Religion

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Abstract

Due to its colonial past, Ireland has often been described as an exceptional state in Western Europe. The discourse of Irish exceptionalism also suggests a smoother path of integration for Muslim migrants compared to other Western European countries. Apart form providing an overview of Muslim immigration to the Republic of Ireland in the last 20 years, the paper critically engages with the discourse of Irish exceptionalism and discusses how Ireland's experience of colonialism shapes current discourses on the new Islamic presence in the Republic of Ireland.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	147-160
Number of pages	14
Journal	Etudes Irlandaises
Volume	39
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4000/etudesirlandaises.3928
Publication status	Published - 20 Nov 2014

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Keywords

Islam
Muslims
Ireland
exceptionalism
post-colonialism
religion-religious practice
religious diversity
society and religion
Irish State (Republic of Ireland)
immigration
European Union / EEC

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