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
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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
Mid-week read: How can grassroots dialogue reshape Ireland’s constitutional future?
McEvoy, Todd & Deane show that cross-community deliberation can move debate “beyond ideology and identity.” Small conversations, big impact.
Read it here: bit.ly/4dzgEDc
@shelleydeane.bsky.social
Mid-week read: How can grassroots dialogue reshape Ireland’s constitutional future?
McEvoy, Todd & Deane show that cross-community deliberation can move debate “beyond ideology and identity.” Small conversations, big impact.
Read it here: bit.ly/4dzgEDc
@shelleydeane.bsky.social
“Easy divisions and stark binaries make no sense in Ireland now... Any opinion on this matter requires nuanced consideration.”
In the @nybooks.com, Colm Tóibín reviews For and Against a United Ireland by O’Toole & McBride, a measured and compelling take on a complex debate📖
bit.ly/41JdpSh
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).
Have you listened to this month's #ARINS Podast?
Rory Montgomery speaks with Prof. Brendan O’Leary and Prof. John McGarry about symbols, co-authored with Dr. James Pow.
Spotify: bit.ly/4rWj2rZ
SoundCloud: bit.ly/4lhz4u2
Article: muse.jhu.edu/article/9700...
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...
Wrapping up, both note the positive reaction to the book both here in the United States and at home.
Fintan attributes this to the form of the book - it does not tell people what to think, but invites them to consider all arguments.
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Both agree education is another critical topic. Sam outlines how educational opportunity can level the playing field whilst Fintan highlights how education and economic issues go hand in hand - a lack of university places leads to a brain drain in the North.
Sam reminds us it is difficult to compare data on both healthcare systems.
Here at @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social
healthcare is discussed as a core point in the debate:
Fintan reminds us that ARINS research highlights health as the most important subject for survey respondents. He suggests a process of improving healthcare for all on the island in the first instance.
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Discussing arguments AGAINST Irish unity Fintan focuses on economic cost - many would vote in favour but change their minds if this means higher taxes.
Sam notes that we can’t ignore the possibility of violence, but nor can we
‘say that he with the biggest gun gets to decide the future…’
We are delighted to be at @bostoncollege.bsky.social this afternoon for another For and Against conversation.
With huge thanks to Mary C Murphy, Guy Beiner and their teams.
A packed room as the discussion gets underway with Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride!
@ndirishstudies.bsky.social @ria.ie
'For and against a united Ireland' by Sam McBride and Fintan O’Toole has won the 29th Ewart-Biggs Prize! 🏆 🎉🍾
The Ewart-Biggs Prize recognises work that promotes peace, reconciliation and greater understanding.
@ria.ie @ndirishstudies.bsky.social
Happy St Patrick’s Day!
Celebrating the culture, history, and shared traditions of the island of Ireland and our global community.
📣 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...
ARINS is in New York! We are delighted to be at the Irish Arts Center this evening for For and Against with @fotoole.bsky.social and Sam McBride.
Thanks to the IAC for hosting us - looking forward to an interesting conversation.
@notredame.bsky.social @ndirishstudies.bsky.social @ria.ie
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...
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and leadership from @arinsproject.bsky.social spoke last week at @notredame.bsky.social about possible constitutional futures for Ireland and the role ARINS is playing in informing policy options on the island.
▶️ Read a recap here: irishstudies.nd.edu/news/leo-var...
Tonight’s conversation with Leo Varadkar here at @ndirishstudies.bsky.social discusses the importance of utilising expertise to drive informed discussion around the constitutional future of the island.
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Snow outside, big conversations inside ❄️
Today at Notre Dame: Leo Varadkar in conversation on Ireland’s constitutional future and the ARINS Project.
4:00–5:30pm
Jenkins Nanovic Halls Forum, Notre Dame, IN, USA
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ARINS was in Edinburgh this week!
Thank you to the British Irish Chamber of Commerce for hosting a roundtable with Jerry O’Donovan and Sarah Keating.
Delighted to connect with colleagues in St Andrews, Edinburgh and Glasgow, and with the Scottish Council on Global Affairs.
Exciting plans ahead!
Happy Pancake Tuesday 🥞
Wishing everyone celebrating a very Happy Lunar New Year 🧧
Moments like these remind us how culture, identity, and tradition connect communities across borders — themes at the heart of ARINS’ work.
We’re looking forward to showcasing the important work of ARINS (Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South) during a public conversation with former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Feb. 24 at Notre Dame.
See more details here: irishstudies.nd.edu/events/2026/...
@arinsproject.bsky.social @ria.ie
Join @ndirishstudies.bsky.social for a public conversation with Leo Varadkar!
Tue 24 Feb 2026
4:00–5:30pm
📍 Jenkins Nanovic Halls Forum, Notre Dame
Varadkar will speak with Colin Barr, followed by a panel with Patrick Prendergast (Chair, ARINS), Lynn Scarff (RIA) and Pauric Dempsey (KNI Dublin).
Have you listened to the latest #ARINS My Identity Podcast? 🎧
Recorded at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, Colin speaks with
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social students James and Rea following a sold-out debate on For and Against a United Ireland.
Spotify: bit.ly/4rxdTWw
SoundCloud: bit.ly/45OsBQC
