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Dr. Marie Mahon

PHD

Contact Details

Associate Professor
T: +353 91 492376
E: marie.mahon@universityofgalway.ie
 
researcher
 

Biography

Marie Mahon is  Professor in Human Geography.  Her research focuses on social and economic change and development of the rural.  She is currently University of Galway PI of the Horizon Europe SERIGO Project (Social Economy for Resilience, Inclusion and Good life in Rural areas).  She is a team member of the Horizon Europe FLIARA (Female Led Innovations in Agriculture and Rural Areas) and PREMIER (Preparing multi-actor projects in a co-creative way) Projects.  She is also team member of the CO-BIOECON project (Co-Designed Regional Strategy for the Bioeconomy) funded through the Department of Agriculture and Food.  More recently, she was Galway PI of the Horizon 2020 IMAJINE project (Integrated Mechanisms for Addressing Spatial Justice and Territorial Inequalities in Europe (2017-2022), and Irish PI of the ESRC/IRC Networking Project: Civil Society in Turbulent Times.  Marie has published on issues of spatial justice in the rural, urban-rural place and community development including civic engagement and governance, place-based identity and representations of rurality. She has also published on the governance of spatial planning and on the role of the arts and culture in rural sustainability. 

Research Interests


Social and economic change in the rural. Changing perceptions of rurality. The role of arts and culture in rural sustainability. Participatory democracy, rural citizenship and civic engagement.  Issues of spatial justice in the rural. 




Research Projects

  Project Start Date End Date
IMAJINE - Integrated Mechanisms for Addressing Spatial Justice and Territorial Inequalities in Europe 01-JAN-17 31-DEC-21
CREATIVITY AT THE EDGE: THE ROLE OF THE ARTS AND CREATIVITY IN SUSTAINING RURAL AND GAELTACHT COMMUNITIES MARIE MAHON 19-NOV-12 30-NOV-14
IRC THE LANDSCAPE CONCEPT AND THE ELC SARAH HIGGINS 01-OCT-12 30-SEP-15
IRCHSS NEW IDEAS AWARD ENHANCING ACADEMIC CAPACITY TO ADDRESS INCREASED FLOOD MANAGEMENT MARIE MAHON 19-DEC-11 18-DEC-13
ANDROID -DISASTER RESILIENCE NETWORK 01-OCT-11 13-MAR-16
IRCHSS GOVERNMENT OF IREL POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME DR MARIE MAHON IRCHSS ALEXANDRA REVEZ 01-OCT-10 31-OCT-13
MILLENNIUM FUND 2009 MARIE MAHON 01-MAR-10 31-DEC-11

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2014) 'Rural return migration: Comparative analysis between Ireland and Lithuania'
Nienaber, B., Farrell, M., Mahon, M., McDonagh, J. (2014) 'Rural return migration: Comparative analysis between Ireland and Lithuania'. Central and Eastern European Migration Review, (2):127-149 [Details]
(2023) 'A spatial justice perspective on EU rural sustainability as territorial cohesion'
Mahon, M., Woods, M., Farrell, M., Jones, R., Goodwin-Hawkins, B (2023) 'A spatial justice perspective on EU rural sustainability as territorial cohesion'. Sociologia Ruralis, 63 :683-702 [DOI] [Details]
(2023) 'The Future Dreams of Ireland¿s Youth: Possibilities for Rural Regeneration and Generational Renewal'
Murtagh, A., Farrell, M., Kuhmonen, T., Weir, L., and Mahon, M. (2023) 'The Future Dreams of Ireland¿s Youth: Possibilities for Rural Regeneration and Generational Renewal'. Sustainability, 15 (12) [Details]
(2022) 'Situating spatial justice in counter-urban lifestyle mobilities: relational rural theory in a time of crisis'
Goodwin-Hawkins, B., Mahon, M., Farrell, M., Jones, R.D. (2022) 'Situating spatial justice in counter-urban lifestyle mobilities: relational rural theory in a time of crisis'. Geografiska Annaler Series B-Human Geography, Series B :1-16 [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'Everyday resilience: Rural communities as agents of change in peatland social-ecological systems'
Flood, K., Mahon M. and McDonagh, J. (2022) 'Everyday resilience: Rural communities as agents of change in peatland social-ecological systems'. Journal Of Rural Studies, 96 (3):316-331 [Details]
(2021) 'Irish Organics, Innovation and Farm Collaboration: A Pathway to Farm Viability and Generational Renewal'
Farrell M, Murtagh A, Weir L, Conway SF, McDonagh J, Mahon M. (2021) 'Irish Organics, Innovation and Farm Collaboration: A Pathway to Farm Viability and Generational Renewal'. Sustainability, 14 (93):1-14 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2021) 'Assigning value to cultural ecosystem services: The significance of memory and imagination in the conservation of Irish peatlands'
Flood, K., Mahon, M., McDonagh, J. (2021) 'Assigning value to cultural ecosystem services: The significance of memory and imagination in the conservation of Irish peatlands'. Ecosystem Services, 50 [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Geography graduates’ professional socialisation and identity development through service learning'
Mahon, M., Conway, T., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J. (2020) 'Geography graduates’ professional socialisation and identity development through service learning'. The All Ireland Journal of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, 12 (1) [Details]
(2020) 'Risky (farm) business: Perceptions of economic risk in farm succession and inheritance'
Leonard, B,Farrell, M,Mahon, M,Kinsella, A,O'Donoghue, C (2020) 'Risky (farm) business: Perceptions of economic risk in farm succession and inheritance'. Journal Of Rural Studies, 75 :57-69 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Rural Arts Festivals as Contributors to Rural Development and Resilience'
Mahon, M;Hyyryl?inen, T (2019) 'Rural Arts Festivals as Contributors to Rural Development and Resilience'. Sociologia Ruralis, 59 :612-635 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Rural Arts Festivals as Contributors to Rural Development and Resilience'
Mahon, M,Hyyryl?inen, T (2019) 'Rural Arts Festivals as Contributors to Rural Development and Resilience'. Sociologia Ruralis, 59 :612-635 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Doing Art in the Country'
Gkartzios, M; Crawshaw, J; Mahon, M (2019) 'Doing Art in the Country'. Sociologia Ruralis, 59 (4):585-588 [DOI] [Details]
(2007) 'New populations; shifting expectations: The changing experience of Irish rural space and place'
Mahon, M (2007) 'New populations; shifting expectations: The changing experience of Irish rural space and place'. Journal Of Rural Studies, 23 :345-356 [DOI] [Details]
(2009) 'Governance Deficits in Residential Housing Estates in Ireland'
Mahon, M;Cinneide, MO (2009) 'Governance Deficits in Residential Housing Estates in Ireland'. Urban Studies, 46 :93-116 [DOI] [Details]
(2010) 'Power, Positionality and the View from within: Agricultural Advisers' Role in Implementing Participatory Extension Programmes in the Republic of Ireland'
Mahon, M;Farrell, M;McDonagh, J (2010) 'Power, Positionality and the View from within: Agricultural Advisers' Role in Implementing Participatory Extension Programmes in the Republic of Ireland'. Sociologia Ruralis, 50 :104-120 [DOI] [Details]
(2013) 'Arranging public support to unfold collaborative modes of governance in rural areas'
Wellbrock, W;Roep, D;Mahon, M;Kairyte, E;Nienaber, B;Garcia, MDD;Kriszan, M;Farrell, M (2013) 'Arranging public support to unfold collaborative modes of governance in rural areas'. Journal Of Rural Studies, 32 :420-429 [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Managing Development with Civil Society in a Globalizing Rural'
Mahon, M;Farrell, M;McDonagh, J (2015) 'Managing Development with Civil Society in a Globalizing Rural'. Globalization And Europe'S Rural Regions, :59-74 [Details]
(2019) 'Unlikely alliances? Knowledge, power and the collaborative governance of Irish peatlands'
O'Riordan, M;McDonagh, J;Mahon, M (2019) 'Unlikely alliances? Knowledge, power and the collaborative governance of Irish peatlands'. Geoforum, 100 :188-198 [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'Artists as workers in the rural; precarious livelihoods, sustaining rural futures'
Mahon, M,McGrath, B,Laoire, LO,Collins, P (2018) 'Artists as workers in the rural; precarious livelihoods, sustaining rural futures'. Journal Of Rural Studies, 63 :271-279 [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'The transformative potential of the arts and culture in sustaining rural futures'
Mahon, M., McGrath, B., Ó Laoire, L., (2018) 'The transformative potential of the arts and culture in sustaining rural futures'. Journal Of Rural Studies, 63 :214-216 [DOI] [Details]
(2012) 'The significance of quality of life and sustainability at the urban–rural fringe in the making of place-based community'
Mahon, M., Fahy, F., Ó Cinnéide, M. (2012) 'The significance of quality of life and sustainability at the urban–rural fringe in the making of place-based community'. Geojournal Special Edition On Sustainable Communities, 77 :265-278 [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'Creative industries and the creative economy of the West of Ireland: evidence of sustainable change?'
Collins, P., Mahon, M., and Murtagh, A. (2018) 'Creative industries and the creative economy of the West of Ireland: evidence of sustainable change?'. Creative Industries Journal, :1-18 [DOI] [Details]
(2013) 'Farm families and future options: The role of the extension advisory service in shaping Irish agriculture'
McDonagh, J., Farrell, M., Mahon, M. (2013) 'Farm families and future options: The role of the extension advisory service in shaping Irish agriculture'. Quaestiones Geographicae, 32 (4):49-62 [Details]
(2017) 'Policy drivers of farm succession and inheritance'
Leonard, B, Kinsella, A, O'Donoghue, C, Farrell, M, Mahon, M. (2017) 'Policy drivers of farm succession and inheritance'. Land Use Policy, 61 :147-159 [DOI] [Details]
(2017) 'The potential of farm partnerships to facilitate farm succession and inheritance'
Leonard, B., Mahon, M., Kinsella, A., O'Donoghue, C., Farrell, M., Curran, T., Hennessy, T. (2017) 'The potential of farm partnerships to facilitate farm succession and inheritance'. International Journal of Agricultural Management, 6 (1):4-19 [DOI] [Details]
(2016) 'Local knowledge and environmentality in legitimacy discourses on Irish peatlands regulation'
O'Riordan, M,McDonagh, J,Mahon, M (2016) 'Local knowledge and environmentality in legitimacy discourses on Irish peatlands regulation'. Land Use Policy, 59 :423-433 [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Power, Discourse and Participation in Nature Conflicts: The Case of Turf Cutters in the Governance of Ireland's Raised Bog Designations'
O'Riordan, M,Mahon, M,McDonagh, J (2015) 'Power, Discourse and Participation in Nature Conflicts: The Case of Turf Cutters in the Governance of Ireland's Raised Bog Designations'. Journal Of Environmental Policy & Planning, 17 :127-145 [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Protected geographical indications: Institutional roles in food systems governance and rural development'
Conneely, R,Mahon, M (2015) 'Protected geographical indications: Institutional roles in food systems governance and rural development'. Geoforum, 60 :14-21 [DOI] [Details]
(2012) 'The Rural as a Return Migration Destination'
Farrell, M., Mahon, M, and McDonagh, J. (2012) 'The Rural as a Return Migration Destination'. European Countryside, 4 (1):31-44 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2012) 'Interdisciplinary interpretations and applications of the concept of scale in landscape research'
Higgins, S; Mahon, M; McDonagh, J. (2012) 'Interdisciplinary interpretations and applications of the concept of scale in landscape research'. Journal Of Environmental Management, 113 :137-145 [Details]
(2011) 'New opportunities or cautionary steps? Farmers, forestry and rural development in Ireland'
McDonagh, J., Farrell, M., Ryan, M. (2011) 'New opportunities or cautionary steps? Farmers, forestry and rural development in Ireland'. European Countryside, 4 :236-251 [DOI] [Details]
(2010) 'Power, Positionality and the View from within: Agricultural Advisers' Role in Implementing Participatory Extension Programmes in the Republic of Ireland'
Mahon, M,Farrell, M,McDonagh, J (2010) 'Power, Positionality and the View from within: Agricultural Advisers' Role in Implementing Participatory Extension Programmes in the Republic of Ireland'. Sociologia Ruralis, 50 :104-120 [DOI] [Details]
(2009) 'Civic Engagement and Governance in the Urban-Rural Fringe: Evidence from Ireland'
Mahon, M,Fahy, F,Cinneide, MO,Gallagher, B (2009) 'Civic Engagement and Governance in the Urban-Rural Fringe: Evidence from Ireland'. Nature + Culture, 4 :57-77 [DOI] [Details]
(2009) 'The Options for Farm Families Programme: Rhetoric and Reality of Change'
Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., Mahon, M. (2009) 'The Options for Farm Families Programme: Rhetoric and Reality of Change'. Journal Of International Agricultural And Extension Education, 15 (3):39-58 [Details]
(2009) 'Governance Deficits in Residential Housing Estates in Ireland'
Mahon, M,Cinneide, MO (2009) 'Governance Deficits in Residential Housing Estates in Ireland'. Urban Studies, 46 :93-116 [DOI] [Details]
(2005) 'Articulating perceptions of rural and urban: The use of semantic scales'
Mahon, M. (2005) 'Articulating perceptions of rural and urban: The use of semantic scales'. Irish Geography, 38 (2):192-208 [Details]

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
(2023) 'Tread Softly in the Dark'
Macmillan, G., Dalgleish, H., Conway, T., Mahon, M. (2023) 'Tread Softly in the Dark' In: Dark Skies: Places, Practices, Communities. :205-216 London-: Routledge. [DOI] [Details]
(2023) 'Working towards justice and hope'
Jones, R., Mahon, M., Moisio, S. (2023) 'Working towards justice and hope' In: In Search of Spatial Justice: Addressing Regional Inequalities in Europe. UK: Edward Elgar. [Details]
(2023) 'Scenarios for Future Spatial Justice in Europe'
Mahon, M., Finch, M., Woods, M., Farrell, M. (2023) 'Scenarios for Future Spatial Justice in Europe' In: In Search of Spatial Justice: Addressing Regional Inequalities in Europe. UK: Edward Elgar. [Details]
(2023) 'Polish Migrants in Rural Ireland: A Wellbeing Perspective'
Farrell, M and Mahon, M (2023) 'Polish Migrants in Rural Ireland: A Wellbeing Perspective' In: Polish Families in Ireland: A lifecourse approach. London: Palgrave McMillan. [Details]
(2020) '‘Nothing is sustainable the way it is’: Reflections on local sustainability perceptions and interpretations'
McDonagh, J., Ólafsdóttir, R., Weir, L., Mahon, M., Farrell, M. and Conway, T. (2020) '‘Nothing is sustainable the way it is’: Reflections on local sustainability perceptions and interpretations' In: Sharing Knowledge for Land Use Management: Decision-making and Expertise in Europe's Northern Periphery. UK: Edward Elgar Publishers. [Details]
(2020) '‘There’s no transfer of knowledge, it’s all one way’: the importance of integrating local knowledge and fostering knowledge sharing practices in natural resource utilisation'
McDonagh, J., Ólafsdóttir, R., Weir, L., Mahon, M., Farrell, M. and Conway, T. (2020) '‘There’s no transfer of knowledge, it’s all one way’: the importance of integrating local knowledge and fostering knowledge sharing practices in natural resource utilisation' In: Sharing Knowledge for Land Use Management: Decision-making and Expertise in Europe's Northern Periphery. UK: Edward Elgar Publishers. [Details]
(2015) 'Managing Development with Civil Society in a Globalizing Rural'
Mahon, M. Farrell, M. and McDonagh, J. (2015) 'Managing Development with Civil Society in a Globalizing Rural' In: Globalization and Europe’s Rural Regions. :59-74 Surrey, UK: Ashgate. [Details]
(2014) 'Planning gain in a time of crisis'
Mahon, M. (2014) 'Planning gain in a time of crisis' In: Spatial justice and the Irish Crisis. :78-89 Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. [Details]
(2003) 'Galway County and City 1971-1996: A Demographic Perspective'
Cawley, M., Mahon, M. (2003) 'Galway County and City 1971-1996: A Demographic Perspective' In: Economy, Society and Peripherality: Experiences from the West of Ireland. Galway: Aarlen House. [Details]

Published Reports

  Year Publication
(2023) D 1.2: Women-Led Innovation Research Review.
Farrell, M. McGuinness, N., Weir, L. Conway, T., Mahon, M., Nolan, N. Garces Ortiz S., and Holloway, L. (2023) D 1.2: Women-Led Innovation Research Review. EU Commission, Brussels. [Details]
(2011) DERREG Project. D4.2 Support of joint learning and innovation in grassroots development initiatives: operational quality of arrangements.
Wellbrock, W., Roep, D., Kairyte, E., Farrell, M., Mahon, M., Frys, W., Nienaber, B., Kriszan, M., Nadler, R., Burdack, J., Dominguez Garcia, L. (2011) DERREG Project. D4.2 Support of joint learning and innovation in grassroots development initiatives: operational quality of arrangements. European Commission, Europe. [Details]
(2020) IMAJINE Project D5.2 Synthesis report on migration, inequalities and justice.
Ulceluse, M., Bock, B., Haartsen, T., Goodwin-Hawkins, B., Jones, R.D., Papadopoulos, A.G., Fratsea, L., Mavrommatis, G., Komornicki, T.,Czapiewski, K., Szejgiec, B., Farrell, M., Mahon, M. (2020) IMAJINE Project D5.2 Synthesis report on migration, inequalities and justice. European Commission, Europe. [Details]
(2020) RURALIZATION. D.3.3 The opening of rural areas to renew rural generations, jobs and farms.
Aisling Murtagh (1) , Maura Farrell (1) , Marie Mahon (1) , John Mcdonagh (1) , Natasha Keenaghan (1) , Therese Conway (1) , Shane Conway (1) , Florian Ahlmeyer , Clara Blasco , Aline Brochot (2) , Alessandra Corrado , Miquel Correa , Adrienne Csizmady , Graham Kim , Janc Krzysztof , Dóra Karsa , Anne Kinsella , Altes Willem Korthals , Imre Kovach , Martin-Prevel Alice , Mathieu Nicole (2) , Attila Szocs-Boruss Miklos , Irene Quesada , Andrzej Raczyk , Veronique Rioufol , Rodrigo Jofre , Ruuska Pertti , Silvia Sivini , Petra Tas , Viszló Levente , Annamaria Vitale , Hans-Albrecht Wiehler (2020) RURALIZATION. D.3.3 The opening of rural areas to renew rural generations, jobs and farms. EU, Europe. [Details]
(2022) IMAJINE Project. D8.5 Report on Participatory Scenario Building Exercises.
Mahon, M. (2022) IMAJINE Project. D8.5 Report on Participatory Scenario Building Exercises. European Commission, Brussels. [Details]
(2018) D1.4 Definitions of territorial cohesion among EU and national and regional policymakers: interviews.
Weckroth, M., Moisio, S., Papadopoulos, A., Fratsea, L., Jones, R., Woods, M., Goodwin-Hawkins, B., Mayer, F., Migglebrink, J., Basile, L., Mahon, M. (2018) D1.4 Definitions of territorial cohesion among EU and national and regional policymakers: interviews. European Commission, European Commission Project website. [Details]
(2020) IMAJINE Project. D8.4 Contributions to scenarios.
Mahon, M. (2020) IMAJINE Project. D8.4 Contributions to scenarios. European Commission, European Commission Project website. [Details]
(2020) IMAJINE Project. D8.3 Collation of accessible textual, visual and performance-based accounts of spatial justice in Europe.
Mahon, M. (2020) IMAJINE Project. D8.3 Collation of accessible textual, visual and performance-based accounts of spatial justice in Europe. European Commission, European Commission Project website. [Details]
(2020) IMAJINE Project. D8.2 Policy report on the relational qualities of spatial justice.
Mahon, M., O'Keeffe, B., Walsh, C. (2020) IMAJINE Project. D8.2 Policy report on the relational qualities of spatial justice. European Commission, European Commission Project website. [Details]
(2020) IMAJINE Project. D8.1b Synthesis report on social equality, service delivery and regional autonomy.
Mahon, M., Walsh, C. (2020) IMAJINE Project. D8.1b Synthesis report on social equality, service delivery and regional autonomy. European Commission, European Commission Project website. [Details]
(2019) D8.1a IMAJINE Scenarios: Conceptual framework for empirical research.
Mahon, M. (2019) D8.1a IMAJINE Scenarios: Conceptual framework for empirical research. European Commission, European Commission Project website. [Details]
(2019) Migration - individual case studies.
Farrell, M., Mahon, M. (2019) Migration - individual case studies. European Commission, European Commission Project website. [Details]
(2018) D5.1 Migration Synthesis Report.
Maura Farrell, Marie Mahon (2018) D5.1 Migration Synthesis Report. European Commission, European Commission Project website. [Details]
(2020) Assessment Framework. RURALIZATION Deliverable 3.1.
Murtagh, A., Farrell, M., Mahon, M., McDonagh, J., Conway, T., Conway, S. and Korthals Altes, W. (2020) Assessment Framework. RURALIZATION Deliverable 3.1. EU Commission, EU Commission. [Details]
(2020) Detailed Conceptual Guidelines. RURALIZATION Deliverable 3.2.
Murtagh, A., Farrell, M., Mahon, M., McDonagh, J., Conway, T. and Conway, S. (2020) Detailed Conceptual Guidelines. RURALIZATION Deliverable 3.2. EU Commission, EU Commission. [Details]
(2020) Review Report and Fact Sheets based on previous European projects. RURALIZATION Deliverable 3.3.
Murtagh, A., Farrell, M., Mahon, M., McDonagh, J., Keenaghan, N., Conway, T. and Conway, S. (2020) Review Report and Fact Sheets based on previous European projects. RURALIZATION Deliverable 3.3. European Network for Rural Development, EU Commission. [Details]
(2016) An investigation of policies for farm succession and inheritance.
Leonard, B., Kinsella, A., O’Donoghue, C., Farrell, M., Mahon, M. (2016) An investigation of policies for farm succession and inheritance. Teagasc Report Series:, Dublin. [Details]
(2017) Royal Irish Academy. Expert Statement: The dynamics of housing markets and housing provision in Ireland.
Mahon, M. (2017) Royal Irish Academy. Expert Statement: The dynamics of housing markets and housing provision in Ireland. Royal Irish Academy, Dublin. [Details]
(2017) Contract Rearing – Who are the farmers signing up?.
Curran, T., Kinsella, A., Mahon, M. (2017) Contract Rearing – Who are the farmers signing up?. Teagasc, Teagasc Athenry. [Details]
(2016) Teagasc Report Series: An investigation of policies for farm succession and inheritance.
Leonard, B., Kinsella, A., O’Donoghue, C., Farrell, M., Mahon, M. (2016) Teagasc Report Series: An investigation of policies for farm succession and inheritance. Teagasc, Teagasc Athenry. [Details]
(2012) Perspectives and potential for forestry in Ireland. In Burdack, J., and Kriszan, M. (eds) use or protect - environmental capital and regional development in the rural areas of Europe: Research findings and experiences from the EU project DERREG. Ifl FORUM 17.
Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., and Mahon, M. (2012) Perspectives and potential for forestry in Ireland. In Burdack, J., and Kriszan, M. (eds) use or protect - environmental capital and regional development in the rural areas of Europe: Research findings and experiences from the EU project DERREG. Ifl FORUM 17. Leibniz-Institut fur Landerkunde, Germany. [Details]
(2011) Developing European Rural Regions in the Era of Globalization – Case study Contextual Report 8, West Region of Ireland.
Farrell, M., Jones, L., Woods, M., Mahon, M. and McDonagh J. (2011) Developing European Rural Regions in the Era of Globalization – Case study Contextual Report 8, West Region of Ireland. EU, Brussels. [Details]
(2011) DERREG Project. Synthesis and Contextualisation of Research and Development of an Interpretative Model.
Farrell, M., Mahon, M., and McDonagh, J. (2011) DERREG Project. Synthesis and Contextualisation of Research and Development of an Interpretative Model. DERREG, DERREG. [Details]

Other Journals

  Year Publication
(2022) 'Facing the strategic sublime: Using scenario planning to explore the future of European inequality'
Finch, M., Mahon, M. (2022) 'Facing the strategic sublime: Using scenario planning to explore the future of European inequality' VECTOR - Journal of the British Science Fiction Association, . [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'Reimagining the future of urban-rural balance: using scenarios to explore territorial inequality'
Finch, M., Mahon, M. (2021) 'Reimagining the future of urban-rural balance: using scenarios to explore territorial inequality' Regional Studies Association E-Zine, . [DOI] [Details]

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
(2024) Ruralia Institute, University of Helsinki, Visiting Scholar Seminar,
Mahon, M., Hyyryläinen, T. (2024) Presentation title: Rural arts and culture's contribution to resilience and resourcefulness post-Covid. [Invited Oral Presentation], Ruralia Institute, University of Helsinki, Visiting Scholar Seminar, Ruralia Institute, University of Helsinki, Finland , 17-JUN-24 - 18-JUN-24. [Details]
(2023) Spatial Justice in Practice; Benchmarking Spatial Justice in Policymaking, Planning & Design,
Mahon, M., Finch, M., Woods, M. (2023) Presentation title: Future Scenarios; rethinking spatial injustice and EU territorial inequalities. [Oral Presentation], Spatial Justice in Practice; Benchmarking Spatial Justice in Policymaking, Planning & Design, Delft University of Technology , 05-DEC-23 - 05-DEC-23. [Details]
(2023) 54th Conference of Irish Geographers,
Farrell, M., Weir, L., Murtagh, A. and Mahon, M. (2023) Organised Session: Pathways from Rural Decline to Generational Renewal. [Chaired Session], 54th Conference of Irish Geographers, Wexfor , 16-MAY-23 - 19-MAY-23. [Details]
(2022) University of Oxford; Oxford Space Initiative, Saïd Business School,
Mahon, M., Finch, M. (2022) Presentation title: Spatial justice in space: the IMAJINE scenarios. [Invited Oral Presentation], University of Oxford; Oxford Space Initiative, Saïd Business School, Online , 18-JAN-22 - 18-JAN-22. [Details]
(2022) TAFTIE - The European Network of European Agencies,
Mahon, M., Finch, M., G;ennie, A. (2022) Presentation title: TAFTIE X IMAJINE 2048: Future scenarios for innovation agencies. [Invited Oral Presentation], TAFTIE - The European Network of European Agencies, Online , 04-MAY-22 - 04-MAY-22. [Details]
(2021) European Parliamentary Research Service: Strategic Foresight and Capabilities Unit: Foresight Club,
Mahon, M., Finch, M., Woods, M. (2021) Presentation title: How the IMAJINE scenarios can inform EP futures research. [Invited Oral Presentation], European Parliamentary Research Service: Strategic Foresight and Capabilities Unit: Foresight Club, Online , 22-OCT-21 - 22-OCT-21. [Details]
(2021) European Investment Bank Regional Development Directorate, Luxembourg,
Mahon, M., Finch, M., Woods, M. (2021) Presentation title: Using IMAJINE scenarios to reflect on the future of European Regional Development. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], European Investment Bank Regional Development Directorate, Luxembourg, Online , 22-JUN-21 - 22-JUN-21. [Details]
(2021) OECD Innovation and Measuring Progress Division,
Mahon, M., Finch, M., Woods, M. (2021) Presentation title: The future of spatial justice; IMAJINE scenarios. [Invited Oral Presentation], OECD Innovation and Measuring Progress Division, Online , 01-JUL-21 - 01-JUL-21. [Details]
(2022) US Federal Government, Federal Foresight Community of Interest,
Mahon, M., Finch, M. (2022) Presentation title: New Scales of Justice: Exploring the Future of Regional Inequality with Europe¿s IMAJINE Scenarios. [Invited Oral Presentation], US Federal Government, Federal Foresight Community of Interest, Online , 22-MAY-22 - 22-MAY-22. [Details]
(2022) OECD Strategic Foresight Unit: Government Foresight Community Annual Meeting,
Mahon, M., Finch, M., Woods, M. (2022) Presentation title: IMAJINE: Future visions for European spatial justice. [Invited Oral Presentation], OECD Strategic Foresight Unit: Government Foresight Community Annual Meeting, Online , 04-OCT-22 - 06-OCT-22. [Details]
(2021) IMAJINE Scenario Workshop: European Investment Bank Regional Development Division,
Mahon, M., Finch, M., Woods, M. (2021) Presentation and discussion of relevance of IMAJINE scenarios for the work of the EIB in regional development forward planningthe. [Invited Oral Presentation], IMAJINE Scenario Workshop: European Investment Bank Regional Development Division, Online , 22-JUN-21 - 22-JUN-21. [Details]
(2022) ESRC/IRC Rural Futures Network Workshop Meeting (Socio-political rural futures),
Mahon, M., Woods, M. (2022) Presentation title: Using scenarios to plot rural futures policy. [Invited Oral Presentation], ESRC/IRC Rural Futures Network Workshop Meeting (Socio-political rural futures), Dublin , 17-NOV-22 - 18-NOV-22. [Details]
(2022) ESRC-IRC Network Workshop Organising Co-Chair (with Prof. M. Woods): Civil Society in Turbulent Times,
Mahon, M., Woods, M. (2022) Workshop - ESRC-IRC Networking Award. [Workshop chair], ESRC-IRC Network Workshop Organising Co-Chair (with Prof. M. Woods): Civil Society in Turbulent Times, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin , 04-MAR-22 - 04-MAR-22. [Details]
(2022) ESRC-IRC Ireland-Wales Network Workshop: Civil society in turbulent times,
Mahon, M. (2022) Presentation title: Active citizenship, responsibility and change rural communities. [Program co-chair], ESRC-IRC Ireland-Wales Network Workshop: Civil society in turbulent times, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin , 04-MAR-22 - 04-MAR-22. [Details]
(2023) XXIX European Society for Rural Sociology Congress,
Mahon, M. (2023) Panel debate. Title: Multiple dimensions of sustainability: Towards new rural futures in Europe. [Invited Oral Presentation], XXIX European Society for Rural Sociology Congress, Rennes, Frances , 03-JUL-23 - 07-JUL-23. [Details]
(2023) XXIX European Society for Rural Sociology Congress,
Mahon, M., Hyyryläinen, T. (2023) Presentation title: The arts and culture as contributors to rural development: the role of rural arts festivals. [Oral Presentation], XXIX European Society for Rural Sociology Congress, Rennes, Frances , 03-JUL-23 - 07-JUL-23. [Details]
(2022) European Society for Rural Sociology Satellite Event. Just rural transitions: Opportunities and challenges,
Mahon, M. (2022) Roundtable presentation: Revisiting inequalities, mobilities and justice in rural areas. [Invited Oral Presentation], European Society for Rural Sociology Satellite Event. Just rural transitions: Opportunities and challenges, Chania, Greece , 15-JUN-22 - 17-JUN-22. [Details]
(2022) European Society for Rural Sociology Satellite Event: Just Rural Transitions - Opportunities and Challenges,
Mahon, M. (2022) Presentation title: IMAJINE scenario planning: Engaging with uncertain rural futures. [Oral Presentation], European Society for Rural Sociology Satellite Event: Just Rural Transitions - Opportunities and Challenges, Chania, Greece , 15-JUN-22 - 17-JUN-22. [Details]
(2022) Council for European Studies Annual Conference,
Mahon, M., Finch, M., Robertson, D. (2022) Presentation Title: Reimagining environmental futures: Scenarios for European spatial inequality. [Oral Presentation], Council for European Studies Annual Conference, Online , 20-JUN-22 - 24-JUN-22. [Details]
(2022) Welsh Institute for Social and Economic Research and Data (WISERD) Staff Away Day,
Mahon, M., Woods, M. (2022) Presentation title: IMAJINE scenarios: exploring territorial inequalities and spatial justice in Europe. [Invited Oral Presentation], Welsh Institute for Social and Economic Research and Data (WISERD) Staff Away Day, Llandrindod Wells, Wales , 19-MAY-22 - 19-MAY-22. [Details]
(2022) Regional Studies Association; Regions in Recovery,
Woods, M., Mahon, Basile, L. (2022) Co-organising chair: Special Session title and Presentation title: Reimagining regions. [Invited Oral Presentation], Regional Studies Association; Regions in Recovery, Online , 21-MAR-22 - 01-APR-22. [Details]
(2022) IMAJINE Policy Seminar, Brussels,
Mahon, M. (2022) Presentation: IMAJINE: Future visions for European spatial justice. [Oral Presentation], IMAJINE Policy Seminar, Brussels, Brussels , 23-MAR-22 - 23-MAR-22. [Details]
(2021) Alfred Deakin Institute International Conference,
Finch, M., Mahon, Hinder, A. (2021) Presentation title: New axes of power, new scales of justice: using scenarios to explore the future of territorial inequality. [Oral Presentation], Alfred Deakin Institute International Conference, Online , 11-NOV-21 - 12-NOV-21. [Details]
(2021) Regional Studies Association; European Week of Cities and Regions,
Woods, M., Basile, L., Mahon, M., Finch, M. (2021) Co-organising chair: Special Session title and Presentation title: Spatial Justice in Post-Pandemic Europe. [Invited Oral Presentation], Regional Studies Association; European Week of Cities and Regions, Online , 11-OCT-21 - 15-OCT-21. [Details]
(2021) Royal Geographical Society/Institute of British Geographers Annual Conference,
Mahon, M., Finch, M., Robertson, D. (2021) Presentation title: Terroir of the unknown: Exploring environmental geographies in scenarios of European inequality. [Oral Presentation], Royal Geographical Society/Institute of British Geographers Annual Conference, Online (UK) , 30-AUG-21 - 03-SEP-21. [Details]
(2021) Royal Geographical Society/Institute of British Geographers Annual Conference,
Mahon, M., Finch, M. (2021) Presentation title: Unscripting Europe: Using future scenarios to rethink EU territorial inequalities. [Oral Presentation], Royal Geographical Society/Institute of British Geographers Annual Conference, Online (UK) , 30-AUG-21 - 03-SEP-21. [Details]
(2021) Royal Geographical Society/Institute of British Geographers Annual Conference,
Mahon, M., Farrell, M., Woods, M., Papadopoulos, A., Goodwin-Hawkins, B. (2021) Organised session: Research spatial justice - making a difference. [Organising Chair], Royal Geographical Society/Institute of British Geographers Annual Conference, Online , 30-AUG-21 - 03-SEP-21. [Details]
(2021) EUGEO 2021,
M. Mahon, M. Finch (2021) Paper title: Scenario planning - engaging with uncertain regional futures. [Oral Presentation], EUGEO 2021, Charles University, Prague - online , 28-JUN-21 - 01-JUL-21. [Details]
(2021) Conference of Irish Geographers,
C. Walsh, M. Mahon (2021) Paper title: Towards a spatial justice perspective on rural-urban relations in Europe. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers, NUI Maynooth - online , 18-MAY-21 - 21-MAY-21. [Details]
(2020) Oslo Met Urban Research Conference,
Mahon, M., Finch, M. (2020) Paper title: Unscripting Europe; Using future scenarios to rethink EU territorial inequalities. [Oral Presentation], Oslo Met Urban Research Conference, Norway - online conference , 28-OCT-20 - 28-OCT-20. [Details]
(2019) EUGEO 2019,
Flood, K., Mahon, M., McDonagh, J. (2019) Paper title: The emerging role of cultural ecosystem services in conserving Irish peatlands. [Oral Presentation], EUGEO 2019, NUI Galway , 15-MAY-19 - 18-MAY-19. [Details]
(2019) EUGEO 2019,
Mahon, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., Collins, P. (2019) Paper title: Exploring the region as a construct in Irish spatial planning: The influence of EU territorial cohesion policies. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], EUGEO 2019, NUI Galway , 15-MAY-19 - 18-MAY-19. [Details]
(2019) EUGEO 2019,
Mahon, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., Collins, P. (2019) Paper title: Exploring the region as a construct in Irish spatial planning: The influence of EU territorial cohesion policies. [Oral Presentation], EUGEO 2019, NUI Galway , 15-MAY-19 - 18-MAY-19. [Details]
(2019) EUGEO 2019,
Mahon, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., Collins, P. (2019) Session title: Exploring regional perspectives on spatially just futures. [Organising Chair], EUGEO 2019, NUI Galway , 15-MAY-19 - 17-MAY-19. [Details]
(2013) Conference of American Geographers,
Farrell, M., Mahon, M and McDonagh, J. (2013) Return Migration: An Integral Component of Rural Development. [Oral Presentation], Conference of American Geographers, Los Angeles , 09-APR-13 - 13-APR-13. [Details]
(2016) Joint International Conference on Environment, Health, GIS and Agriculture,
Farrell, M., Mahon, M., McDonagh, J. (2016) The joint international conference of ISEH 2016 (The 3rd International Symposium on Environment and Health), ISEG 2016 (The 10th International Symposium on Environmental Geochemistry) 2016 and Geoinformatics 2016 (The 24th International Conference on Geoinformatics) provides a historical opportunity for international experts working in several closely related areas of environment, health, geographical information system (GIS) and agriculture, to meet and share the latest understanding of the ever growing challenges between human and our changing environment. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Joint International Conference on Environment, Health, GIS and Agriculture, NUI Galway , 14-AUG-16 - 20-AUG-16. [Details]
(2019) The Family Farm: An Icon of the Western Countryside or an Institution in Crisis,
Farrell, M. Mahon, M., Conway, S. McDonagh, J. and Murtagh, A. (2019) European Society for Rural Sociology. [Conference Organising Committee Member], The Family Farm: An Icon of the Western Countryside or an Institution in Crisis, Trondheim, Norway , 24-JUN-19 - 26-JUN-19. [Details]
(2012) Conference of American Geographers,
Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., and Mahon, M. (2012) Forestry as a Resource for Sustainable Rural Development in the West Region of Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Conference of American Geographers, New York, USA , 24-FEB-12 - 28-APR-12. [Details]
(2019) 2019 European Society for Rural Sociology XXVIII,
Farrell, M; Mahon, M; Conway, S; McDonagh, J; Murtagh, A (2019) Session Title: The Family Farm: 'An icon of the western countryside' or an institution in crisis. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 2019 European Society for Rural Sociology XXVIII, Trondheim, Norway , 24-JUN-19 - 28-JUN-19. [Details]
(2019) 2019 European Society for Rural Sociology XXVIII,
Woods, M; Mahon, M; Papadopoulos, A; Goodwin-Hawkins, B. (2019) Session title: Rural spatial justice and territorial inequalities. [Chaired Session], 2019 European Society for Rural Sociology XXVIII, Trondheim, Norway , 24-JUN-19 - 28-JUN-19. [Details]
(2019) EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019,
Murtagh, A., Farrell, M., Conway, S., Mahon, M., McDonagh, J. (2019) Paper title: LEADER and vernacular expertise in rural development. [Oral Presentation], EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019, NUI Galway , 15-MAY-19 - 18-MAY-19. [Details]
(2019) EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019,
Murtagh, A., Farrell, M., Conway, S., Mahon, M., McDonagh, J. (2019) Session title: Approaches to European rural development: Looking towards 2021. [Co-chaired Session], EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019, NUI Galway , 15-MAY-19 - 18-MAY-19. [Details]
(2019) EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019,
Conway, S., Farrell, M., Murtagh, A., McDonagh, J., Mahon, M. (2019) Session title: Enlightening generational renewal in agricultural policy: A roadmap for CAP post-2020. [Co-chaired Session], EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019, NUI Galway , 15-MAY-19 - 18-MAY-19. [Details]
(2019) EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019,
Mahon, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., Collins, P. (2019) Paper title: Exploring the region as a construct in Irish spatialplanning: the influence of EU territorial cohesion policies. [Oral Presentation], EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019, NUI Galway , 15-MAY-19 - 18-MAY-19. [Details]
(2019) EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019,
Mahon, M., Woods, M., Farrell, M., (2019) Session Title: Exploring regional perspectives on spatially just futures. [Organising Chair], EUGEO/Conference of Irish Geographers 2019, NUI Galway , 15-MAY-19 - 18-MAY-19. [Details]
(2018) IMAJINE: Territorial Cohesion: Between Realism and Utopianism,
Mahon, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., Collins, P. (2018) Paper title: Participatory scenario building – imagining spatially just futures. [Oral Presentation], IMAJINE: Territorial Cohesion: Between Realism and Utopianism, Harokopio University of Athens, Greece , 17-SEP-18 - 18-SEP-18. [Details]
(2018) IMAJINE: Territorial Cohesion: Between Realism and Utopianism,
Mahon, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., Collins, P. (2018) Paper title: Ireland – interpretations of territorial cohesion and spatial justice within a national planning framework. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], IMAJINE: Territorial Cohesion: Between Realism and Utopianism, Harokopio University of Athens, Greece , 17-SEP-18 - 18-SEP-18. [Details]
(2018) University of Helsinki Ruralia Institute Seminar,
Marie Mahon (2018) Paper title: The Construction of Art Narratives in the Rural. [Invited Oral Presentation], University of Helsinki Ruralia Institute Seminar, Ruralia Institute, Mikkeli, Finland , 07-MAY-18 - 07-MAY-18. [Details]
(2017) XXVII European Society for Rural Sociology Congress,
Gkartzios, M., Crawshaw, J., Mahon, M. (2017) Session title: Doing Art in the Countryside. [Workshop chair], XXVII European Society for Rural Sociology Congress, Krakow, Poland , 24-JUL-17 - 27-JUL-17. [Details]
(2017) XXVII European Society for Rural Sociology Congress,
Leonard, B., Farrell, M., Kinsella, A., Mahon, M., O'Donoghue, C., Hennessy, T., Curran, T. (2017) Paper Title: The Potential of Farm Partnerships to Facilitate Succession and Inheritance. [Oral Presentation], XXVII European Society for Rural Sociology Congress, Krakow, Poland , 24-JUL-17 - 27-JUL-17. [Details]
(2017) XXVII European Society for Rural Sociology Congress,
Mahon, M., Collins, P., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J. (2017) Paper Title: Local spatial planning for rural areas; (en)countering spatial injustice. [Oral Presentation], XXVII European Society for Rural Sociology Congress, Krakow, Poland , 24-JUL-17 - 27-JUL-17. [Details]
(2017) XXVII European Society for Rural Sociology Congress,
Mahon, M., and Hyyrylaïnen, T. (2017) Paper title: Rural place development through commodification of art and culture; investigating the construction of art narratives in the rural. [Oral Presentation], XXVII European Society for Rural Sociology Congress, Krakow, Poland , 24-JUL-17 - 27-JUL-17. [Details]
(2017) 7th International Symposium on Service Learning (ISSL),
Mahon, M., Farrell, M. (2017) Paper title: Students' use of oral histories to promote public participation in wetland conservation - a service learning approach. [Oral Presentation], 7th International Symposium on Service Learning (ISSL), NUI Galway , 14-JUN-17 - 16-JUN-17. [Details]
(2005) Geography Seminar Series,
Mahon, M. (2005) New populations, shifting expectations; the rural as functional or symbolic space?. [Oral Presentation], Geography Seminar Series, NUI Galway , 10-MAR-05 - 10-MAR-05. [Details]
(2005) Conference of Irish Geographers 2005,
Mahon, M. (2005) Sustaining the rural in the urban fringe. The impact of planning. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers 2005, NUI Galway , 14-APR-05 - 16-APR-05. [Details]
(2005) Centre for the Study of Human Settlement and Historical Change,
Mahon, M. (2005) Protecting local identities and embracing change: The GAA and the urban fringe. [Oral Presentation], Centre for the Study of Human Settlement and Historical Change, NUI Galway , 06-JUN-05 - 09-JUN-05. [Details]
(2005) Royal Geographical Society/Institute of British Geographers Population Geography Research Group,
Mahon, M. (2005) Altering Perceptions: Rurality in the Urban Fringe?. [Oral Presentation], Royal Geographical Society/Institute of British Geographers Population Geography Research Group, University of Swansea, Wales , 10-MAY-05 - 12-MAY-05. [Details]
(2007) Association of American Geographers 2007,
Mahon, M.; Ó Cinnéide, M. (2007) Paper title: Claiming neighbourhood space in private housing estates: the impact of residential planning policies on the evelopment of local capacity and civil society in the Republic of Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Association of American Geographers 2007, San Francisco , 16-APR-07 - 20-APR-07. [Details]
(2007) Conference of Irish Geographers 2007,
Mahon, M.; Ó Cinnéide, M. (2007) Paper title: Building estates or developing neighbourhoods? Residents as stakeholders in local governance. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers 2007, St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, Dublin , 17-MAY-07 - 19-MAY-07. [Details]
(2007) European Society for Rural Sociology Annual Conference, 2007,
Mahon, M. (2007) Paper title: Local social organisations: enabling or inhibiting 'dwelling' in the urban fringe?. [Oral Presentation], European Society for Rural Sociology Annual Conference, 2007, Wageningen, Netherlands , 20-AUG-07 - 24-AUG-07. [Details]
(2007) Royal Geographical Society/Institute of British Geographers Annual Conference,
Mahon, M.; Ó Cinnéide, M. (2007) Paper title: Reconciling public and private interests: the case of private residential estates in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Royal Geographical Society/Institute of British Geographers Annual Conference, London , 29-AUG-07 - 01-SEP-07. [Details]
(2007) Teagasc Colloquium: Housing in Rural Areas,
Mahon, M.; Ó Cinnéide, M. (2007) Paper title: Private housing estates in Ireland - spaces of local governance?. [Invited Oral Presentation], Teagasc Colloquium: Housing in Rural Areas, Teagasc Rural Economy Research Centre , 17-OCT-07 - 17-OCT-07. [Details]
(2008) Social Sciences Research Centre NUI Galway,
Mahon, M. (2008) Paper title: The politics of place in the urban rural fringe. [Oral Presentation], Social Sciences Research Centre NUI Galway, NUI Galway , 08-MAY-08 - 09-MAY-08. [Details]
(2008) Association of American Geographers 2008,
Mahon, M.; Ó Cinnéide, M. (2008) Paper title: Perspectives on citizenship in the urban rural fringe in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Association of American Geographers 2008, Boston, USA , 14-APR-08 - 19-APR-08. [Details]
(2008) European Network for Housing Research Annual Conference,
Mahon, M. (2008) Paper title: Management of private housing estates: a case for participatory approaches?. [Oral Presentation], European Network for Housing Research Annual Conference, UCD , 10-JUN-08 - 14-JUN-08. [Details]
(2008) Royal Geographical Society/Institute of British Geographers Population Geography Research Group,
Mahon, M. (2008) Paper title: Counterurbanisation and the urban rural fringe in Ireland. [Invited Oral Presentation], Royal Geographical Society/Institute of British Geographers Population Geography Research Group, UCD , 14-OCT-08 - 16-OCT-08. [Details]
(2009) American Conference for Irish Studies/Galway Conference of Irish Studies, NUI Galway,
Mahon, M. (2009) Paper title: Forming identities in the urban-rural fringe in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], American Conference for Irish Studies/Galway Conference of Irish Studies, NUI Galway, NUI Galway , 11-MAY-09 - 15-MAY-09. [Details]
(2009) European Network for Housing Research,
Mahon, M. (2009) Paper title: Legislating for planning and residential development in Ireland; exploring the democratic deficit. [Oral Presentation], European Network for Housing Research, Charles University, Prague , 09-JUN-09 - 13-JUN-09. [Details]
(2009) European Society for Rural Sociology Annual Conference, 2009,
Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; McDonagh, J. (2009) Paper Title: Exploring policy approaches and challenges to innovation, learning, and capacity building in the West of Ireland. [Oral Presentation], European Society for Rural Sociology Annual Conference, 2009, University of Helsinki, Vaasa, Finland , 17-AUG-09 - 22-AUG-09. [Details]
(2009) European Society for Rural Sociology Annual Conference, 2009,
Mahon, M. (2009) Session Organiser: Rural-urban relationships: mobilities and stabilities of the rural-urban fringe. [Organising Chair], European Society for Rural Sociology Annual Conference, 2009, University of Helsinki, Vaasa, Finland , 17-AUG-09 - 21-AUG-10. [Details]
(2010) Conference of Irish Geographers 2010,
Fahy, F., Mahon, M.; Ó Cinnéide, M. (2010) Paper title: Establishing collaborative partnerships for sustainable outcomes: the case of gaLwAy21. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers 2010, NUI Maynooth , 13-MAY-10 - 15-MAY-10. [Details]
(2010) NUI Maynooth Seminar Series,
Mahon, M. (2010) Paper Title: Unfinished estates; communities on hold: Planning as 'realrationalitat'. [Invited Oral Presentation], NUI Maynooth Seminar Series, NUI Maynooth , 17-SEP-10 - 17-SEP-10. [Details]
(2010) PLUREL International Conference 2010; Managing the urban-rural interface,
Mahon, M.; Ó Cinnéide, M. (2010) Paper Title: The 'making' of place-based community in the urban-rural fringe; shared visions of quality of life. [Oral Presentation], PLUREL International Conference 2010; Managing the urban-rural interface, Copenhagen , 20-OCT-10 - 22-OCT-10. [Details]
(2010) CELT 'Creative Thinking' Symposium,
Mahon, M.; Farrell, M. (2010) Paper Title: Student videos for learning. [Oral Presentation], CELT 'Creative Thinking' Symposium, NUI Galway , 08-JUN-10 - 10-JUN-11. [Details]
(2011) Rural Gender Education,
Farrell, M.; Mahon, M. (2011) Conference on gendered issues in rural education. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Rural Gender Education, NUI Galway , 12-JUL-11 - 12-JUL-11. [Details]
(2010) Contemporary Labour Migration: National and International Perspectives Conference, NUI, Galway,
Cawley, M.; Mahon, M. (2010) Institute of British Geographers/Royal Geographical Society Population Geography Research Group International Conference. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Contemporary Labour Migration: National and International Perspectives Conference, NUI, Galway, NUI Galway , 04-MAY-10 - 05-MAY-10. [Details]
(2010) Contemporary Labour Migration: National and International Perspectives Conference, NUI, Galway,
Farrell, M.; Mahon, M.; McDonagh, J. (2010) Paper Title: An Exploration of the Opportunities and Challenges Facing Irish Return Migrants in Rural Areas. [Oral Presentation], Contemporary Labour Migration: National and International Perspectives Conference, NUI, Galway, NUI Galway , 05-MAY-10 - 06-MAY-10. [Details]
(2011) DERREG Closing Conference: Globalization and Rural Regions in Europe: Impacts, Challenges and Lessons,
Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; McDonagh, J. (2011) Paper Title: Regional Learning and Rural Development: Case Study Area – BMW Region/West of Ireland. [Oral Presentation], DERREG Closing Conference: Globalization and Rural Regions in Europe: Impacts, Challenges and Lessons, Murska Sobota, Slovenia , 12-OCT-11 - 13-OCT-11. [Details]
(2011) Conference of Irish Geographers 2011,
Mahon, M. (2011) Paper Title: Planning for the public good – the management crisis in unfinished housing estates. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers 2011, Mary Immaculate College Limerick , 06-MAY-11 - 08-MAY-11. [Details]
(2011) Conference of Irish Geographers 2011,
Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; McDonagh, J. (2011) Paper Title: Sustaining the rural – challenges for development in an era of globalization. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers 2011, Mary Immaculate College Limerick , 06-MAY-11 - 08-MAY-11. [Details]
(2011) Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Newcastle University, UK,
Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; McDonagh, J. (2011) Paper Title: Sustaining rural development in the West of Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Newcastle University, UK, Newcastle University, UK> , 04-APR-11 - 07-APR-11. [Details]
(2011) European Society for Rural Sociology Annual Conference Chania, Greece 2011,
Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; McDonagh, J. (2011) Paper Title: Flexible governance for rural capacity building and sustainable development. [Oral Presentation], European Society for Rural Sociology Annual Conference Chania, Greece 2011, Chania, Greece , 22-AUG-11 - 25-AUG-11. [Details]
(2011) Conference of Irish Geographers 2011,
Farrell, M.; Mahon, M.; McDonagh, J. (2011) Paper Title: Perspectives and potentials for forestry in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers 2011, Mary Immaculate College Limerick , 19-MAY-11 - 22-MAY-11. [Details]
(2011) Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Newcastle Universit, UK,
Farrell, M.; Mahon, M.; McDonagh, J. (2011) Paper Title: Forestry in the West of Ireland; Potential rural development or unattainable pursuit?. [Oral Presentation], Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Newcastle Universit, UK, Newcastle University, UK> , 04-APR-11 - 07-APR-11. [Details]
(2013) Conference of Irish Geographers 2013,
Farrell, M.; Mahon, M.; McDonagh, J. (2013) Paper Title: Forestry as a resource for sustainable rural development in the West region of ireland. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers 2013, NUI Galway , 16-MAY-13 - 18-MAY-13. [Details]
(2013) Conference of Irish Geographers 2013,
Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; McDonagh, J. (2013) Paper Title: Critical perspectives on civil society as an agent of rural development. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers 2013, NUI Galway , 16-APR-13 - 18-APR-13. [Details]
(2016) Amsterdam Rural forum/National Rural Network, 'Reconnecting People and Places',
Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; Kennedy, P. (2016) Harnessing the arts and creativity to promote local rural sustainability. [Oral Presentation], Amsterdam Rural forum/National Rural Network, 'Reconnecting People and Places', Amsterdam , 10-MAY-16 - 12-MAY-16. [Details]
(2015) Royal Geographical Society/Institute of British Geographers Annual Conference,
Mahon, M.; O'Mahony, D.; Grundy, A. (2015) Paper Title: Performing place: the mediating role of the arts and creativity in shaping social identities in the rural. [Oral Presentation], Royal Geographical Society/Institute of British Geographers Annual Conference, Exeter, UK , 01-SEP-15 - 04-SEP-15. [Details]
(2017) Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Trinity College,
Mahon, M., Collins, P., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J. (2017) Session Organiser: Spatial Justice and Territorial Cohesion. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Trinity College, Trinity College, Dublin , 04-JUN-17 - 07-JUN-17. [Details]
(2015) Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Piacenza, Italy,
Mahon, M.; Farrell, M.; McDonagh, J. (2015) Entrepreneurial leadership and governance for the development of rural regions. [Oral Presentation], Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Piacenza, Italy, Piacenza, Italy , 25-MAY-15 - 27-MAY-15. [Details]
(2015) European Society for Rural Sociology Annual Conference Aberdeen,
Mahon, M., McGrath, B. (2015) Paper Title: Transformation or subordination? The potential of artistic and creative endeavours for sustainable rural futures. [Oral Presentation], European Society for Rural Sociology Annual Conference Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland , 18-AUG-15 - 21-AUG-15. [Details]
(2015) Cultures in Sustainable Futures (COST),
Mahon, M.; O'Laoire, L.; McGrath, B. (2015) Paper Title: Cultural workers, precarious livelihoods, sustaining rural futures. [Oral Presentation], Cultures in Sustainable Futures (COST), Helsinki , 06-MAY-15 - 08-MAY-15. [Details]
(2017) Regional Studies Association Annual Conference,
Mahon, M., Collins, P., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J. (2017) Paper Title: Local experiences of spatial planning; a spatial justice interpretation. [Oral Presentation], Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, Trinity College, Dublin , 05-JUN-17 - 08-JUN-17. [Details]
(2015) Cultures in Sustainable Futures (COST),
Mahon, M.; O'Laoire, L.; McGrath, B. (2015) Session Organiser: The transformative potential of cultural and artistic endeavours for sustainable rural futures. [Organising Chair], Cultures in Sustainable Futures (COST), Helsinki , 06-MAY-15 - 08-MAY-15. [Details]
(2016) 5th European Colloquium on Culture, Creativity & Economy,
Mahon, M. (2016) Sustainability and inclusiveness through culture and creativity. [Invited Oral Presentation], 5th European Colloquium on Culture, Creativity & Economy, Seville, Spain , 10-OCT-16 - 13-OCT-16. [Details]
(2016) International Symposium on Environment and Health, NUI Galway,
O'Riordan, M.; Mahon, M.; McDonagh, J. (2016) Compliers’ and protesters’ attitudes to peatlands’ regulation: implementation of the EU Habitats Directive on Irish raised bogs. [Oral Presentation], International Symposium on Environment and Health, NUI Galway, NUI Galway , 22-AUG-16 - 25-AUG-16. [Details]
(2016) International Symposium on Environment and Health, NUI Galway,
Mahon, M.; Farrell, M. (2016) ‘Using oral histories to promote public participation in wetland conservation’. [Oral Presentation], International Symposium on Environment and Health, NUI Galway, NUI Galway , 22-AUG-16 - 25-AUG-16. [Details]
(2016) Ruralia Visiting Scholarship,
Mahon, M. (2016) The role of the arts and culture in developing local social identities. [Invited Oral Presentation], Ruralia Visiting Scholarship, Ruralia Institute, Mikkeli, Finland , 14-JUN-16 - 14-JUN-16. [Details]
(2015) The Geographical Turn (Royal Irish Academy),
Mahon, M. (2015) Place-making in the rural: The artist as mediator in the 'Performance of Rurality' - A discussion of the work of Deirdre O'Mahony. [Invited Oral Presentation], The Geographical Turn (Royal Irish Academy), Royal Irish Academy, Dublin , 18-SEP-15 - 18-SEP-15. [Details]
(2013) Spatial Justice and the Irish Crisis,
Mahon, M. (2013) Presentation title: Planning gain in a time of crisis. [Invited Oral Presentation], Spatial Justice and the Irish Crisis, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin , 23-APR-13 - 23-APR-13. [Details]
(2013) Conference of Irish Geographers 2013,
Farrell, M.; Mahon, M.; McDonagh, J. (2013) Session organiser: Contemporary rural research; critical perspectives and interventions. [Organising Chair], Conference of Irish Geographers 2013, NUI Galway , 17-MAY-13 - 19-MAY-13. [Details]
(2012) Enhancing academic capacity to address increased flood management challenges: an inter-disciplinary symposium,
Lima Revez, A.; Mahon, M.; Fahy, F. (2012) Flood Risk Management - an interdisciplinary perspective. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Enhancing academic capacity to address increased flood management challenges: an inter-disciplinary symposium, NUI Galway , 08-MAR-12 - 08-MAR-12. [Details]
(2012) Creativity at the Edge; the role of the arts and creativity in sustaining rural and Gaeltacht communities - beyond economic critiques,
Mahon, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., O'Laoire, L., McGrath, B. (2012) The role of the arts and creativity in rural sustainability. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Creativity at the Edge; the role of the arts and creativity in sustaining rural and Gaeltacht communities - beyond economic critiques, Moore Institute, NUI Galway , 19-JUN-12 - 19-JUN-12. [Details]
(2011) Rural Gender Education,
M. Farrell, M.Mahon (2011) Symposium. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Rural Gender Education, NUI Galway , 12-JUL-11 - 12-JUL-11. [Details]
(2011) European Society for Rural Sociology Biannual Conference,
Mahon, M., Woods, M., Farrell, M., McDonagh, J. (2011) Session organiser: Relational rurals - re-imagining and re-making rural place n an era of globalization. [Organising Chair], European Society for Rural Sociology Biannual Conference, Chania, Greece , 22-AUG-11 - 26-AUG-11. [Details]
(2011) 19th Annual Colloquium of the International Geographical Union,
Cawley, M., Mahon, M., (2011) Commission on the Sustainability of Rural Systems. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 19th Annual Colloquium of the International Geographical Union, NUI Galway , 01-AUG-11 - 05-AUG-11. [Details]

Article

  Year Publication
(2020) Climate-protected citadels, virtual worlds only for the privileged: is this the future of inequality?.
M. Finch, M. Mahon (2020) Climate-protected citadels, virtual worlds only for the privileged: is this the future of inequality?. The Conversation Article [Details]
(2020) What Europe could look like 30 years from now.
Mahon, M., Finch, M. (2020) What Europe could look like 30 years from now. RTE Brainstorm. Article [Details]

Blog

  Year Publication
(2022) Asking magical questions: scenarios to explore the future of innovation agencies.
Glennie, A., Finch, M., Mahon, M. (2022) Asking magical questions: scenarios to explore the future of innovation agencies. Europe: OECD Observatory of Public Sector Innovation Blog [Details]
(2021) Tales of the times to come: the humanities and scenario planning.
M. Mahon, M. Finch (2021) Tales of the times to come: the humanities and scenario planning. Irish Humanities Alliance Blog [Details]

Report

  Year Publication
(2015) But does it do any good?’ Cultural collaborations linking smaller-language communities.
Lewellyn, M., and Mahon, M. (2015) But does it do any good?’ Cultural collaborations linking smaller-language communities. Report [Details]
(2011) DERREG Deliverable 4.4 Summary report final version.
Roep et al. (2011) DERREG Deliverable 4.4 Summary report final version. Report [Details]
(2011) DERREG Deliverable D.4 Work Package Summary Report.
Frys et al. (2011) DERREG Deliverable D.4 Work Package Summary Report. Report [Details]
(2011) DERREG Deliverable D4.2 Support of joint learning and innovation in grassroots development initiatives: operational quality of arrangements.
Wellbrock et al. (2011) DERREG Deliverable D4.2 Support of joint learning and innovation in grassroots development initiatives: operational quality of arrangements. Report [Details]
(2011) DERREG Deliverable 4.3 Summary of good practise examples: Well working arrangements for support of joint learning and innovation in Europe's rural regions.
Wellbrock et al. (2011) DERREG Deliverable 4.3 Summary of good practise examples: Well working arrangements for support of joint learning and innovation in Europe's rural regions. Report [Details]
(2010) DERREG Deliverable 4.1 Overview of learning and innovation support strategies.
Wellbrock et al. (2010) DERREG Deliverable 4.1 Overview of learning and innovation support strategies. Report [Details]
(2010) DERREG Case Study Contextual Report West Region of Ireland.
Jones et al. (2010) DERREG Case Study Contextual Report West Region of Ireland. Report [Details]

Research Paper

  Year Publication
(2022) Rural Citizenship: Perspectives from Ireland.
Mahon, M. (2022) Rural Citizenship: Perspectives from Ireland. Research Paper [Details]
(2023) Using scenarios to understand the changing face of Europe's cities and regions.
Finch, M., Mahon, M., Woods, M. (2023) Using scenarios to understand the changing face of Europe's cities and regions. Oxford University: Oxford Saïd Business School, Oxford University Research Paper [Details]

Working Paper

  Year Publication
(2008) Teagasc: Agricultural extension advisory services: The challenge of implementing a multifunctional advisory programme. The Rural Economy Reserach Centre Working Paper Series.
Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., Mahon, M. (2008) Teagasc: Agricultural extension advisory services: The challenge of implementing a multifunctional advisory programme. The Rural Economy Reserach Centre Working Paper Series. Galway: Teagasc Working Paper [Details]

Honours and Awards

  Year Title Awarding Body
2016 Ruralia Visiting Scholarship Ruralia Institute, University of Helsinki, Finland
2010 Third Level Education Cultural Exchange Programme Ireland - Higher Education Authority/Department of Education & Ministry of Education, Czech Republic
2008 Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (CELT) NUI Galway
2008 Third Level Education Cultural Exchange Programme Higher Education Authority/Department of Education & Ministry of Education, Czech Republic
2007 Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CELT) NUI Galway

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
European Society for Rural Sociology Member /
Geographical Society of Ireland Member /
Regional Studies Association Member /
Royal Geographical Society Institute of British Geographers Fellow /

Committees

  Committee Function From / To
Royal Irish Academy Geosciences and Geographical Sciences Committee Committee Member representing Geography 01-SEP-15 / 31-AUG-22
Social Sciences Research Centre Board Member 10-JUN-15 /
External Examiner Committee, Galway Mayo Institute of Technology External Examiner - BSc in Agriculture & Environment, BB in Rural Enterprise 18-JUN-15 / 18-JUN-15
Review of the Established Professorship of Education at NUI Galway Member of review panel 18-MAY-15 / 20-MAY-15
Committee Member: Review of Established Professorship of Political Science and Sociology Member of review committee 05-NOV-14 / 07-NOV-14
Centre for Environment, Development & Sustainability (CEDS) Co-Chair (with Dr. Henrike Rau) 18-SEP-12 / 08-JAN-14
IBSScPP Executive Committee Executive Member (As CEDS cluster co-chair) 18-SEP-12 / 06-JAN-14
University Research Risk Working Group Member of Working Group, representing College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies 08-MAY-12 / 14-NOV-12
Moore Institute Strategic Review Group Member of Review Group, representing College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies as Vice-Dean for Research 28-MAR-12 / 08-APR-13
Governance of Research Institutes Review Group (representing College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies) Member of Review Group 20-JUN-11 / 02-APR-12
Hardiman Research Scholarship Review Committee, 2011, 2012, 2013 Review of scholarship applications on behalf of the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies 31-JAN-11 / 31-JAN-13
Research Committee, College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies Convenor of College Research Committee (as Vice-Dean for Research) 01-SEP-10 / 30-SEP-12
Moore Institute Executive Committee Member of committee representing the Dean, College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies 01-SEP-10 / 30-SEP-12
University Research Committee Vice-Dean for Research, representing the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies 01-SEP-10 / 30-SEP-12

Education

  Year Institution Qualification Subject
2004 National University of Ireland Galway PhD Urban-rural fringe development

Community Engagement

  Title Type From / To
Teaching (e.g. Service learning / comunity based learning) TI6110, Rural Community Service Learning Project 03-SEP-12 /

Reviews

  Journal Role
Irish Geography Reviewer
Landscape and Urban Planning Reviewer
Geografiska Annaler Reviewer
European Countryside Reviewer
Urban Forestry & Urban Greening Reviewer
Spanish Journal of Rural Development Reviewer
Social & Cultural Geography Reviewer
Journal Of Rural Studies Editor
European Countryside Reviewer
Social Science Research Reviewer
Sociologia Ruralis Reviewer
Journal Of Rural Studies Reviewer

Other Activities

  Description

2010 (Sept) - 2012 (Sept). Vice-Dean for Research, College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies

2012 (June). Interview Board - Geography - Lecturer Below the Bar - Rural Geography.

2012 (June) Interview Board - Italian - Lecturer (Contract)

2013 (July) - 2014 (Aug). Head of Discipline - Geography

Teaching Interests

Local development/rural development/governance  Sustainable planning and development. Rural sustainability.

Recent Postgraduate Students

  Graduation Name Degree Primary Supervisor
2014 Zoe Elliott M.Lit
2013 Jamie McCauley Master of Arts Y
2012 Frances Carter Master of Arts Y
2016 Sean Kelly Master of Arts Y
2013 Ricky Conneely Master of Arts Y
2013 Brian Leonard Master of Arts Y
2012 Ryan Jackson Master of Arts Y
2014 Eamonn Malone Master of Arts Y
2016 Stephen Hanley Master of Arts Y
2014 Kathleen O'Dwyer-Walshe Master of Arts Y
2013 Aoife Waters Master of Arts Y
2014 Erin Coll Master of Arts Y
2014 Alexandra Lima Revez PhD Y
2009 Carol Leonard M.Lit
2009 Loka Ashwood M.Lit

Modules Taught

  Term/Year Module Title Module Code Subject / Desc
2015-2016 Theory and Practice in Geography 1 TI251 Research theory and methods in geography
2016-17 Theory and Practice in Geography 1 TI251 Geography
2016-17 Theory and Practice in Geography 2 TI252 Geography
2016-17 Research Seminar in Health Geography & Urban-Rural Fringe Development TI364
2015-16 Conceptualizing the Rural TI503 MA Rural Sustainability
2016-17 Research Seminar in Local Development TI3108
2016-17 Local Development Theory and Practice TI332 Geography
2016-17 Rural Sustainability Service Learning Project TI6110 MA Rural Sustainability
2016-17 Local Development Theory and Practice TI332 Human Geography
2016-17 Conceptualizing the Rural TI503 MA Rural Sustainability
2016-17 Research Methodologies - Practising Rural Geography TI507 MA Rural Sustainability
2016-17 Dissertation TI502 MA Rural Sustainability
2015-2016 Theory and Practice in Geography 2 TI252 Research theory and methods in geography
2015-2016 Practising Rural Research TI507 MA rural research methods
2015-16 MA Dissertation TI502 Independent research - dissertation
2015-2016 Research Project Design & Development TI335 Research design and development
2015-16 MA International Field Course - The Globalizing Rural TI6111 Field-based research module
2015-2016 Local Development: Theory and Practice TI332 Local development
2015-2016 Research Seminar in Health Geography & Urban Rural Fringe Development TI364 Research - dissertation
2015-2016 Research Seminar in Local Development TI3108 Research - dissertation
2015-2016 Rural Community Service Learning Project TI6110 MA Group Service Learning

External Collaborators

  Name Organisation / Institute Country Description of Collaboration
July 2013–June 2016 (48 months):COST Action network FP7 TU1204 People Friendly Cities in a Data Rich World. Lead Partner – Trinity College Dublin; 48 months (NUIG PI – Prof. Kevin Leyden). (total budget - €150,000) 25 partners Trinity College - Lead Partner
July 2013–June 2016 (48 months):COST Action network FP7 TU1204 People Friendly Cities in a Data Rich World. Lead Partner – Trinity College Dublin; 48 months (NUIG PI – Prof. Kevin Leyden). (total budget - €150,000) 25 partners

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