The launch at @ndirishstudies.bsky.social was absolutely brilliant - wonderful hosts in Dublin and a beautiful venue. Thanks to the team in O'Connell House and to everyone who came.

Book Launch: Irish Culture and Partition, 1920-1955 A book launch hosted by Notre Dame Dublin and the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies for Stephen O'Neill's Irish …

Read more about the book here: irishstudies.nd.edu/events/2026/...

Congratulations to Stephen O’Neill — a former NEH Fellow of the Keough-Naughton Institute — on the publication of his book, “Irish Culture and Partition, 1920-1955.”

The room was packed last night at Notre Dame Dublin for the book launch.

@oneillsb.bsky.social @livunipress.bsky.social

A Global Path to Veterinary Medicine at Notre Dame—ND Day 2026 YouTube video by ND Loyal

Notre Dame student Scarlett Powell was on the #NDday broadcast to talk about her experience working at Carriganóg Racing last summer in Kilkenny.

The Keough-Naughton Institute arranged the opportunity for Scarlett, who is an aspiring veterinarian. 🐎

📺 Watch the interview: youtu.be/Y_cdpbkEyDA?...

Changing the Conversation on Ireland with ARINS—ND Day 2026 YouTube video by ND Loyal

The @arinsproject.bsky.social was featured yesterday on the #NDday broadcast.

Our director, Colin Barr, and ARINS student intern Jane Palmer talked about this important partnership between Notre Dame and the Royal Irish Academy. @ria.ie

📺 Watch the interview here: youtu.be/iSA2Pbuanik?...

Protecting human rights on a shared island: achievements, challenges & prospects

📅 12 May 16:30
📍 Royal Irish Academy

With Alyson Kilpatrick (NI Human Rights Commission) & Liam Herrick (IHREC), chaired by Professor Colin Harvey (QUB).

Drinks reception to follow.

Register: bit.ly/4eohL92

Congratulations to Keough-Naughton Institute postdoc Robert O’Sullivan on winning the Society for the Study of Nineteenth-Century Ireland Essay Prize! 👏 @rosulli.bsky.social

👉 Read his article that earned the award: doi.org/10.1017/ihs....

@irishhistsoc.bsky.social @irishhiststudies.bsky.social

Very pleased to have been awarded the Society for the Study of Nineteenth Century Ireland Essay Prize for my 2024 Irish Historical Studies article 'The Irish-American press, the Franco-Prussian War and Irish-American identity in the postbellum United States, 1870–71’ doi.org/10.1017/ihs....

Colm Tóibín compliments “For and Against a United Ireland” in this piece for @nybooks.com.

The book, written by @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social, was commissioned by @arinsproject.bsky.social — a joint project of the Keough-Naughton Institute and the Royal Irish Academy (@ria.ie).

Wesley - Filleadh ar an gCathair This is "Wesley - Filleadh ar an gCathair" by Feis Ceoil on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Watch videos of the performances on the Feis Ceoil Vimeo channel: vimeo.com/1176967768

The Feis Ceoil recently staged its first Comórtas Larchet for choral work in the Irish language. The Keough-Naughton Institute sponsored the competition held in the RDS Grand Hall.

🏆 Winning choir from @wesleycollegedub.bsky.social is pictured below.

Read more 👉 irishstudies.nd.edu/news/keough-...

📣 Apply now for Imagallamh: The Keough-Naughton Summer School in Irish Studies 📣

Open to all graduate students currently completing a Ph.D. (or, in exceptional cases, master’s degree) in any discipline.

🗓️ Application deadline: Friday, April 10
👉 Details at: irishstudies.nd.edu/imagallamh

Dolores Keane will forever be the sound of the second time continuity and change coincided in Ireland Barry McCrea on the late traditional and world singer who was the soundtrack of his youth and an exemplar of the second Irish Revival

Our faculty fellow Barry McCrea, the Donald R. Keough Family Professor of Irish Studies at Notre Dame, has a new piece in The Irish Times about Dolores Keane — the late singer who was the soundtrack of his youth and an exemplar of the second Irish Revival. www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...

ARINS Programme Manager Susie Deedigan joins Young Academy Ireland Young Academy Ireland is an all-island network of early-career researchers and innovators. Deedigan is one of 21 new members from Ireland and Northern I...

Congrats to @susiedeedigan.bsky.social of @arinsproject.bsky.social on joining Young Academy Ireland!

She is one of 21 new members from Ireland and Northern Ireland who were selected to join @yai.ie through a competitive process launched by @ria.ie.

👉 Read more: irishstudies.nd.edu/news/arins-s...

Cover for O’Toole and McBride’s For and Against a United Ireland. The title and authors’ names appear in white text over a simple map of Ireland and Northern Ireland in pale green and dark green, respectively, and a dark blue background. Background repeats cover motif and states: "An accessible and measured approach to the polarized debate about Irish unification."

The book tour continues! On March 20, authors Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride will deliver this year’s Robert Fagles Memorial #Lecture at #Princeton on their #NewBook, FOR AND AGAINST A UNITED IRELAND. #Ireland #Unity #Politics @princeton.edu

#Event details: arts.princeton.edu/e...

A packed room as Fintan O'Toole & Sam McBride discuss their arguments 'For and Against a United Ireland'
Congratulations to the authors on winning the Ewart-Biggs Prize, recognizing works that promote peace & reconciliation
@arinsproject.bsky.social @undpress.bsky.social @ndirishstudies.bsky.social

Speakers included Ambassador of Ireland to India Kevin Kelly as well as scholars including @catherine-healy.bsky.social, @janeohlmeyer.bsky.social, @markdoyle.bsky.social, @jayroszman.bsky.social, @rosulli.bsky.social, and more.

Thank you to @adawink.bsky.social for writing the recap!

The Keough-Naughton Institute, Notre Dame Global, and Miranda House at the University of Delhi brought together an international group of scholars last week for a conference, “India and Ireland: Shared Histories and Interconnected Pasts.”

👉 Read a recap here: irishstudies.nd.edu/news/india-a...

Congratulations to @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social as well as @arinsproject.bsky.social, which commissioned the book. 👏

ARINS is a joint initiative of the Keough-Naughton Institute and the @ria.ie.

Read more about the Ewart-Biggs Prize here: www.hotpress.com/culture/fint...

A Debate Breaks Out Over a United Ireland — Just in Time for St. Patrick’s Day | The New York Sun Two journalists — one from Belfast and one from Dublin — make the case for and against 32 counties.

Two journalists — one from Belfast and one from Dublin — make the case for and against 32 counties

Book commissioned by Notre Dame partnership is inspiring dialogue about Irish unification “For and Against a United Ireland,” written by journalists Fintan O’Toole and Sam McBride, will be the focus of events in Chicago, New...

“For and Against a United Ireland” was commissioned by @arinsproject.bsky.social — a joint initiative of the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies at @notredame.bsky.social and the Royal Irish Academy, @ria.ie.

👉 Read more about the book here: go.nd.edu/for-against

Great event on “For and Against a United Ireland” this morning in DC with the Washington Ireland Program and authors @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social.

Special guests included Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland @little-pengelly.bsky.social and @reptimkennedy.bsky.social. 🧵

Book commissioned by Notre Dame partnership is inspiring dialogue about Irish unification “For and Against a United Ireland,” written by journalists Fintan O’Toole and Sam McBride, will be the focus of events in Chicago, New...

Read more about “For and Against a United Ireland” here: irishstudies.nd.edu/news/arins-b...

The US tour of “For and Against a United Ireland” continued last night in New York with authors @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social debating at the Irish Arts Center.

The book was commissioned by @arinsproject.bsky.social, a joint partnership between @notredame.bsky.social and @ria.ie.

For and Against Irish Unity For and Against Irish Unity, a discussion with Sam McBride and Fintan O'Toole On March 18, 2026, the Irish Institute is delighted to welcome renowned journalists Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride to Boston College to discuss their recently published book, For and Against a United Ireland (2026, Notre Dame Press). For and Against a United Ireland was commissioned by ARINS (Analysis and Researching Ireland North and South), a joint partnership of the University of Notre Dame and the Royal Irish Academy. In this compelling exchange, O'Toole and McBride each present arguments both for and against Irish unity. Beginning with the deceptively simple question - "what does a 'united Ireland' actually mean?" - they examine the political, economic, and cultural implications of constitutional change. From public services, taxation, and governance to identity and belonging, they explore the issues with forensic precision and intellectual clarity. Would unity strengthen Northern Ireland or destabilize it? Would it improve life in the Republic? And could such a transformation occur peacefully? The program will feature a moderated discussion followed by audience Q&A and a complimentary reception. This event is free and open to the public. Registration for this event is required. Register here. Co-sponsored by the Irish Institute and Irish Studies.

@sciencecooperation.bsky.social ... It will be at Boston College at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, co-sponsored with @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social.

Here are the details: events.bc.edu/event/for-an...

Book commissioned by Notre Dame partnership is inspiring dialogue about Irish unification “For and Against a United Ireland,” written by journalists Fintan O’Toole and Sam McBride, will be the focus of events in Chicago, New...

“For and Against a United Ireland” was commissioned by @arinsproject.bsky.social — a joint initiative of the Keough-Naughton Institute at @notredame.bsky.social and @ria.ie.

👉 Read more about the book here: irishstudies.nd.edu/news/arins-b...

We kicked off the US tour of “For and Against a United Ireland” last night in Chicago w/ authors @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social.

Next: NYC, DC, Boston, Princeton

The book has inspired dialogue in Ireland and the UK. It’s a thrill to discuss it on this side of the Atlantic.

📣 We’re hiring a Research Programmes Manager to join our Dublin team! 📣

This role will advance the exciting work of initiatives including @arinsproject.bsky.social (a partnership with @ria.ie), events such as @macgillschool.bsky.social, and more.

👉 Apply by March 31: careers.nd.edu/search-caree...

The Irish Language in Liverpool / An Ghaeilge cois Seteia YouTube video by Institute of Irish Studies, Liverpool

The Irish Language in Liverpool / An Ghaeilge cois Seteia
Panel featuring Prof Brian Ó Conchubhair
@ndirishstudies.bsky.social, Dr Dorothy Ní Uigín
@uniofgalway.bsky.social, Prof Pádraig Ó Siadhail, (St Mary’s College, Halifax, Canada) + our Dr Eoghan Ahern.
🎥 youtu.be/i4E3cjgfk6g
#Speigorm

New #ARINS Podcast!🎙️

Rory Montgomery speaks with Prof. Brendan O’Leary (UPenn) and Prof. John McGarry (QUB) about their newly published article, My Symbols or Our Symbols?, co-authored with Dr. James Pow.

Spotify: bit.ly/4rWj2rZ
SoundCloud: bit.ly/4lhz4u2
Article: muse.jhu.edu/article/9700...