Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies
@NDIrishStudies
Research institute dedicated to the study and understanding of Irish culture — in Ireland and around the world. @KeoughGlobalND | University of @NotreDame
The 45th @MacGillSchool concluded last night after three days of energetic discussion, differing opinions, and audience feedback. That openness is worth celebrating in our time, @NDIrishStudies Director Colin Barr said. “This is something that you in Ireland should be proud of.”

📢 Day 3 Highlights! @ThomasByrneTD @CArchibald_SF @MaryHanafin1 @seangallagher1 @SJAMcBride @ShonaMurray_ @LCreighton @marklittlenews @KateNicDho @lisaocarroll @CiaranCuffe @bill_emmott @DearbhailDibs @dkennytcd @ihrobertson @BrigidLaffan @NotreDame @donegalcouncil
Coverage of yesterday’s @MacGillSchool panel, “Fractured World Order: Where Does Europe Stand?” From @MarkHennessy of the @IrishTimes: irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/0…
Our two great @ArinsProject interns at the close of @MacGillSchool: Jane Palmer and Emmie O’Neill. They did themselves and @NotreDame proud over the past 2 months at O’Connell House, Dublin and in Glenties.

More news coverage from @MacGillSchool, which wraps up today in Glenties, Co. Donegal. “Lucinda Creighton: ‘Our national conversation is all around things that are irrelevant’” thejournal.ie/gossip-politic…
📢 Day 2 Highlights! #MacGill25 @NotreDame @ClaireHanna @ivanabacik @higginsdavidw @RuadhanIT @rossafanning @dkennytcd @SorchaPollak @GaryGannonTD @MajekJess @Keyes @paraicobrien @KateNicDho @EamonMcGee @ihrobertson @NDIrishStudies @ArinsProject
Today is the final day of the 45th @MacGillSchool, held in association with @NotreDame 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




Dean @MaryGao draws on her China expertise to provide timely analysis of current issues.
Mary Gallagher, dean of @KeoughGlobalND, is in Ireland this week for the @MacGillSchool in County Donegal. She was interviewed on @rte this morning for a segment about President Trump, tariffs, and China. 🔊 Listen here: rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…
Irish Constitution ‘not fit for purpose’ in 21st century, claims Labour leader amid calls for radical rewrite independent.ie/regionals/done…
New Irish Constitution would be required for a United Ireland, professor @dkennytcd says at @MacGillSchool independent.ie/regionals/done…
The Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies is inviting expressions of interest from early-career researchers who wish to apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Postdoctoral Fellowships. 👉 See more details here: irishstudies.nd.edu/scholars/visit…

Mary Gallagher, dean of @KeoughGlobalND, is in Ireland this week for the @MacGillSchool in County Donegal. She was interviewed on @rte this morning for a segment about President Trump, tariffs, and China. 🔊 Listen here: rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…
Global power dynamics in focus right now in Glenties at #MacGill25. Prof. Mary Gallagher: “Chinese support for the war in Ukraine has only grown. They don’t want Russia to lose — they’d prefer the war drags on or Russia wins, partly to keep the U.S. distracted by Ukraine.”
📍"Caught in the Crossfire: Ireland, Trump, and the China Dilemma" is on now in Glenties, hearing insights from Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham, Prof. Mary Gallagher @MaryGao, Bill Emmott @bill_emmott, and Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin @DonnachaDCU Global themes and Irish angles.
Dean Mary Gallagher of @KeoughGlobalND kicked off the 45th @MacGillSchool 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.” #MacGill25

we were delighted to host @NDIrishStudies Visiting Student Paul Lee this June. A month of engaging research, interdisciplinary exchange & unexpected joy, in his recent blog, Paul shares his experience of Belfast and its cultural and historical landscape. @LawtherC @GladysGaniel
We're delighted to be part of this week's important global forum, which brings together Ireland's thought leaders, and to have Dean @MaryGao share her expertise. @NDIrishStudies
The @MacGillSchool 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, is next week in Co. Donegal. Read a preview: irishstudies.nd.edu/news/2025-macg… @KeoughGlobalND
The @MacGillSchool 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, is next week in Co. Donegal. Read a preview: irishstudies.nd.edu/news/2025-macg… @KeoughGlobalND
ARINS (Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South) hosted this event today at @unddublin. Follow the thread for some highlights and photos from the conversation. 🧵
LIVE: Happening now at O'Connell House: "Can our shared island have a shared media?" Join leading journalists, editors, thinkers as they explore how the border still shapes what we see, hear & read — 100 years after partition. 🎤 12:30–13:45 🎥 Report and Recording to follow!
What do people in Northern Ireland really think about Irish unity, Brexit, and their political institutions? A landmark new survey by @PeterShirlow & @JonTonge reveals surprising shifts in identity and attitudes. 📊 Read more: ria.ie/2025/07/04/nor…