Former president Patrick Hillery, who died in April, is to be honoured at a summer school in his native Co Clare.
The legacy of the former minister and EU commissioner will be discussed by academics at the Merriman Summer School in Ennis.
The doctor-turned-politician from Miltown Malbay, who served two terms in Áras an Uachtaráin, was a patron of the summer school for 30 years.
This year's event is entitled
From Brian Boru To Patrick Hillery: Continuity And Change In Irish History And Society.
A spokeswoman added: "A commemorative section,
President Hillery's Ireland, will review the achievements and legacy of President Hillery and his era."
The Merriman Summer School, is named after Brian Merriman who wrote the 18th century poem
Cúirt an Mheán Oíche (
The Midnight Court), and runs from August 17th-23rd.
Highlights of this year's programme include a a discussion on sexuality in
Cúirt an Mheán Oíchecompared with the norms in modern society.
Economist Marc Coleman will address population growth and the regional economy while Trinity College history lecturer Prof David Fitzpatrick will speak on the War of Independence in Clare.
Lectures will be interspersed with music sessions, set dancing and poetry readings.