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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 1d

🎧 Have you listened yet?
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joins the ARINS My Identity Podcast to discuss national identity, religion, family, and his book Speaking My Mind.

Spotify: bit.ly/4q92RH2
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/4nIEYEN
SoundCloud: bit.ly/48ZKuOD

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 2d

The gathering, hosted by the Pokagon Band in Dowagiac, Michigan, coincided with the 2025 Breandán Ó Buachalla Symposium: Todhchaí Léann na Gaeilge / The Future of Irish Language Studies.

Watch a video about the language and culture exchange here: youtu.be/WxA3AkTeUBA?...

Irish (Gaeilge) and Potawatomi (Bodwéwadmimwen) Language and Culture Exchange

YouTube video by Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 2d

On this #IndigenousPeoplesDay we are looking back to a beautiful event the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi hosted in the spring.

Potawatomi and Gaeltacht community members came together for music, a traditional meal, and to discuss experiences in preserving and revitalizing language. (1/2)

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Luke Morgan @lukemorganpoet.bsky.social · 2d

Visiting University of Notre Dame, Indiana, last week. Poetry reading and Q&A hosted by @ndirishstudies.bsky.social. A joy to speak to the students, especially those who are studying gaeilge. Bhí sé iontach gaeilge a labhairt leis na daltaí. @arlenhouse.bsky.social

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 4d

It was an honor to host Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland Siobhan Keegan at the University of Notre Dame last month.

Read a short recap of her conversation with Dean G. Marcus Cole of Notre Dame Law School, and watch a video of the full event, here: irishstudies.nd.edu/news/lady-ch...

Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland Siobhan Keegan talks about life and the law at Notre Dame

The Keough-Naughton Institute and its Clingen Center for the Study of Modern Ireland hosted Keegan as part of the Women in Leadership series.

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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 8d

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 · 12d

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 · 14d

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 · 21d

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 · 21d

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 · 22d

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 · 26d

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 · 25d

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 · 27d

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 · 29d

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 · 29d

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 · Sep 9

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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