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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 2d

We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Manchán Magan.

A remarkable writer and broadcaster, his reflections on language, place, and identity captured so much of Ireland’s spirit.
It was a privilege to feature Manchán on the ARINS My Identity Podcast earlier this year.

Listen: bit.ly/4gTZ0JI

My Identity: Manchán Magan

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Luke Morgan @lukemorganpoet.bsky.social · 5d

I will be visiting @notredame.bsky.social next week to kick off a series of events for "Blood Atlas" in the Midwest. Thank you to @ndirishstudies.bsky.social for the invitation!

@arlenhouse.bsky.social

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Luke Morgan Poetry Reading: Blood Atlas

Please join the Keough-Naughton Institute for a poetry reading by Luke Morgan, recipient of the 2025 Lawrence O'Shaughnessy Award for Poetry. Luke Morga...

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 8d

The Disappearance Studies Conference opened yesterday and continues today at Notre Dame.

The event marks the launch of the Journal of Disappearance Studies — an interdisciplinary platform to examine the phenomenon of disappearance worldwide.

@eliseferon.bsky.social @profcheryllawther.bsky.social

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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 14d

Fresh from Irish Studies in International Affairs #ARINS:

Emanuele Massetti, University of Trento, Italy, analyses the 🇪🇺 EU’s role in Catalonia’s independence bid (2012–17) — offering insights for future self-determination debates, incl. Ireland.

Read here:🔗 muse.jhu.edu/pub/423/arti...

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 14d

The University of Notre Dame has an opening for an Assistant Professor of Modern Ireland.

This position will be based in the Keough School of Global Affairs and affiliated with the Keough-Naughton Institute.

🗓️ Application closes Oct. 17. Click the link for more details: apply.interfolio.com/173088

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 16d

Take advantage of the Hesburgh Libraries’ outstanding Irish studies collection — including the finest collection of Irish-language printed texts in North America.

Established scholars, grad students, and postdocs are encouraged to apply!

See more details here: irishstudies.nd.edu/scholars/vis...

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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 20d

Join the next ARINS Project Seminar: The All-Island Economy – Present & Future

🗓️ 13 Oct | 4:15pm 📍 RIA, Dublin @ria.ie

Panel includes Dr Eoin Magennis (UU), Prof John Doyle & Prof Deiric Ó Broin (DCU), Ana Desmond (UU)

🎟️ Free, booking essential: lnkd.in/eidCe__6

#ARINSProject #AllIslandEconomy

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 19d

The Journal of Disappearance Studies, with the Keough-Naughton Institute and Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, will hold its inaugural conference Sept. 29-30 at Notre Dame.

@eliseferon.bsky.social @simonrobins.bsky.social

▶️ See the full schedule: irishstudies.nd.edu/events/2025/...

Disappearance Studies Conference

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 21d

Belated congratulations to Professor Brian Ó Conchubhair, director of Irish Language Initiatives at the University of Notre Dame and a faculty fellow of the Keough-Naughton Institute! 👏

The International Flann O’Brien Society @flannobriensoc.bsky.social · Jun 29

We are delighted to announce the winners of the ✨2025 Flann O'Brien Society Awards!✨ Congratulations to Brian Ó Conchubhair for Myles na gCopaleen agus Flann O’Brien: An Saol Bocht and to Joseph LaBine, ‘“Information, Please”: Brian O’Nolan and the Radio’. Two excellent, important works!

Winners of 2025 Flann O'Brien Awards Announced!

Winners Announced! Every two years, to coincide with the International Flann O’Brien Society conference, the Society awards official prizes to the best article/book chapter and best single author or e...

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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 23d

New from ARINS in Irish Studies in International Affairs:

📑 A Propaganda Failure in the Perimeter: The British in Northern Ireland, c.1969–82 by Tancred Bradshaw & Shelley Deane (DCU).

Read here: muse.jhu.edu/pub/423/arti...

#ARINSProject @ndirishstudies.bsky.social @shelleydeane.bsky.social

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 23d

It was a joy to host sean-nós singer Gearóidín Breathnach at Notre Dame last week!

She met students in Irish language and poetry classes, visited with citizens of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, and discussed the importance and richness of oral traditions.

Enjoy this clip from our event. ⬇️ 🎶

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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 29d

What can we learn from how employment law works across Ireland, North & South?

Find out in the latest ARINS Podcast hosted by Rory Montgomery, featuring Esther McGuinness, Desmond Ryan & Rory O’Connell.

Spotify: bit.ly/3JVAiwc
Apple Music: bit.ly/3JLxx0u

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · Sep 8

ICYMI: Scholars from around the world gathered this summer in Belgium to take stock of the state of Irish Studies and plan for the field’s further development.

The Keough-Naughton Institute organized the event w/ support from @lcis-leuven.bsky.social.

Read more: irishstudies.nd.edu/news/future-...

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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢 New #ARINS podcast out now!

Host Rory Montgomery talks with Esther McGuinness, Desmond Ryan & Rory O’Connell about employment law North & South, 100 years after partition—shaped by Brexit & the Windsor Framework.

🎧 Episode 46 out now:
Spotify: bit.ly/3VwvorZ
Apple Music: bit.ly/3JLxx0u

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · Aug 18

This exhibition opens tomorrow at Notre Dame’s Raclin Murphy Museum of Art.

We’re proud to be one of the partners who made it possible.

▶️ See more details here: raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu/explore/exhi...

@nationalgalleryirl.bsky.social @crawfordartgallery.bsky.social @katymilligan.bsky.social

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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · Aug 15

🚨Another new open access #ARINS article:
‘Accommodating Territorial Contestation and National Constitutional Change: The Cases of Cyprus and Ireland’ — on EU approaches to conflict & potential reunification.

Read here📚:
muse.jhu.edu/pub/423/arti...

Project MUSE - Accommodating Territorial Contestation and National Constitutional Change: The Cases of Cyprus and Ireland

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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · Aug 15

Employment law, North vs South – what’s changed & what’s next?

Discover in A Review of Employment Law in Ireland, North & South by Esther McGuinness, Desmond Ryan & Rory O’Connell 👉 muse.jhu.edu/pub/423/arti...

🎙️ They’ll also discuss this piece on next month’s ARINS podcast!

Project MUSE - A Review of Employment Law in Ireland, North and South

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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · Aug 15

✨New #ARINS open access research on Ireland, North & South, including Fidelma Ashe’s:

“Subjugated Knowledges and the Politics of Irish Unification: Is There a Space for Women’s Voices?” — a critical gendered analysis.

Dive in 📖: www.ria.ie/research-pro...

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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · Jul 28

Write up of our recent Shared Media event, which you can also watch back.

Thanks to Amanda Ferguson @eamonquinnnews.bsky.social Eoin Brannigan and @saraita101.bsky.social
for participating and to our host Sarah Carey

www.ria.ie/2025/07/25/s...

Shared Media & A Divided Island - Royal Irish Academy

A century after partition, Ireland’s media still struggles to speak across borders. This July, five journalists asked whether it’s time to imagine a truly shared media landscape across the island, and...

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · Jul 20

The 45th @macgillschool.bsky.social concluded last night after three days of energetic discussion, differing opinions and audience feedback. That openness is worth celebrating in our time, Keough-Naughton Institute Director Colin Barr said. “This is something that you in Ireland should be proud of.”

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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · Jul 19

Our two incredible interns at the close of ⁦MacGill2025: Jane Palmer and Emmie O’Neill. 👏🤩

We have been very lucky to have you on the team this summer. Thanks for all your hard work and best of luck for your final year @notredame.bsky.social

@ndirishstudies.bsky.social @macgillschool.bsky.social

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · Jul 19

Today is the final day of the 45th @macgillschool.bsky.social, held in association with the University of Notre Dame in Glenties, County Donegal, in the west of Ireland.

It’s been an enlightening three days of open, frank discussions about our fractured world and Ireland’s future. #MacGill25

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · Jul 18

Mary Gallagher, dean of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs, is in Ireland this week for the @macgillschool.bsky.social in Glenties, County Donegal.

She was interviewed on @rte.ie yesterday for a segment about President Trump, tariffs, and China.

🔊 Listen here: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Trump, Tariffs and China

Prof. Mary Gallagher, Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · Jul 17

Mary Gallagher, dean of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs, kicked off the 45th @macgillschool.bsky.social this morning in Glenties, County Donegal.

“Notre Dame has a long and special connection with Ireland. And today, Notre Dame is more committed than ever to that relationship.”

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · Jul 9

The @macgillschool.bsky.social has become one of Ireland’s most important spaces for dialogue around social, economic and political issues.

The 45th annual gathering, held in association with @notredame.bsky.social, is next week in Co. Donegal.

▶️ Read a preview: irishstudies.nd.edu/news/2025-ma...

45th MacGill Summer School to bring Ireland’s thought leaders together for conversations about our ‘fractured world’

More than 40 scholars, writers, and cultural and political leaders will gather from July 17-19 in a small town in the west of Ireland for the 45th MacGi...

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