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Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South. Authoritative, independent & non-partisan research on constitutional, institutional & policy options for Ireland north & south. Neither pro or anti unification. arinsproject.com

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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Northern Ireland’s ‘brain drain’ a figment of the imagination, ESRI report suggests www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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Northern Ireland’s ‘brain drain’ a figment of the imagination, ESRI report suggests
North has lower share of students leaving than English regions, but also has low numbers coming from Britain or elsewhere
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
ARINS commissioned article in today's Irish Times from @conorjkelly.bsky.social and David Kenny: 🗞️How would a Border poll on Irish unity get called in Northern Ireland?🗞️ www.irishtimes.com/politics/202... @ndirishstudies.bsky.social @ria.ie
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How would a Border poll on Irish unity get called in Northern Ireland?
The Belfast Agreement sets out rules for calling a unity referendum, but is vague on some details
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🚨Don't miss out on registering for Rebooting the Public Sector - places are going fast.🚨 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rebooting-...
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Rebooting the public sector:
How can the next Stormont Executive deliver positive public service transformation without damaging its political and public mandate?
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Very interesting morning so far at @crossborder.bsky.social 'Creating, strengthening and retaining talent on the island of Ireland'. Lots of thoughtful, necessary discussion on cross-border student mobility. @ria.ie @ndirishstudies.bsky.social
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
In the latest episode of @arinsproject.bsky.social ‘My Identity’ podcast, Prof Colin Graham is in conversation with @patriciastephenson.bsky.social, Social Democrats Senator for the Labour Panel in Seanad Éireann. 🎧Listen now: open.spotify.com/show/4xww9ZN...
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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The MacGill Summer School is co-organized by the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies, part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. 👉 Read a recap here: irishstudies.nd.edu/news/macgill... @notredame.bsky.social @arinsproject.bsky.social
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MacGill Summer School 2026: The New World Disorder
The three-day forum, co-organized by the University of Notre Dame’s Keough-Naughton Institute, has become a premier space for discussing and heari...
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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The @macgillschool.bsky.social was founded 40+ years ago as a space to share ideas and challenge conventional thinking. This year’s lineup included discussions on geopolitical tensions, organized crime, unionism and more, plus a performance of Colin Murphy’s “The Weak Suffer What They Must.” 🧵
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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Are you interested in how the next Stormont Executive can deliver positive public service transformation without damaging its political & public mandate? Join us for this event with @ulsteruni.bsky.social & @arinsproject.bsky.social to explore just that.
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Rebooting the public sector:
How can the next Stormont Executive deliver positive public service transformation without damaging its political and public mandate?
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 06/08/2026
Don't miss @sjamcbride.bsky.social at the West Cork History Festival on 8 August at 6.00pm. As a special bonus, everyone attending the event will receive 20% off a copy of ‘For and Against a United Ireland’. Book your place now: westcorkhistoryfestival.org/booking/
Man with beard in a checked blazer holding the book "For and Against a United Ireland" in a library setting. The West Cork History Festival logo is visible at the bottom.
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Vittorio Angelone: People in the South never have to assert their Irishness www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
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Vittorio Angelone: ‘People in the South never have to assert their Irishness’
The Belfast-born comedian on identity, Italian traditions and ‘posh English boys splitting the G’
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
New Northern Secretary ‘deliberately’ avoids answering united Ireland question www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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New Northern Secretary ‘deliberately’ avoids answering united Ireland question
Chris Bryant said he is ‘not starting a poll now, or this week, or this month or ... this year’
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Today, the ARINS Project & the Lyric Theatre Belfast held a post-show discussion for 'The Pitch'. The panel discussed community, sport, and identity shaping Northern Ireland's future. Catch the play at the Lyric Theatre until 31 July! 🎟️ @ria.ie @ndirishstudies.bsky.social
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Tomorrow at the Lyric The Pitch: a post show conversation Claire JC, East Belfast GAA’s Irial Ó Ceallaigh, Writer and Producer Philip Catherwood, Noel Doran, journalist and former editor of The Irish News will be in conversation with @susiedeedigan.bsky.social @ndirishstudies.bsky.social @ria.ie
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Jon Burrows MLA at @macgillschool.bsky.social on why he joined @uuponline.bsky.social and got into politics after his police career, says: "I looked at Northern Ireland, and I thought we could do better. Peace is no longer enough. We've got relative peace, but we need to kick on with prosperity."
Photo Credits: Johnny Bambury
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
The "Unionism in 2026" talk here at the MacGill Summer School (supported by @notredame.bsky.social) with 'For and Against a United Ireland' co-author and Northern Ireland Editor of the @belfasttelegraph.co.uk, @sjamcbride.bsky.social, and Leader of the @uuponline.bsky.social, Jon Burrows MLA.
Photo Credits: Johnny Bambury
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Andy Burnham has been “fastidiously careful not to go down the international political path that [Keir] Starmer chose… Burnham cannot avoid the international stage.” @lisaocarroll.bsky.social @macgillschool.bsky.social Day 3 👋 @ria.ie @ndirishstudies.bsky.social
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Day 2 of the Summer School concluded tonight with our follow up panel to 'The Strong Do What They Can' production. @brigidlaffan.bsky.social , Cathal Berry, Sarah Carey, Mike Ryan, and Colin Barr from @notredame.bsky.social discussing the 2,500-year history of the realist school of foreign policy!
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Professor Theresa Reidy praises the work of the ARINS Project in 'asking the questions that need to be asked' of the public as conversations around constitutional futures continue. @notredame.bsky.social @ndirishstudies.bsky.social @ria.ie @ucc.ie
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Today at MacGill Sam McBride speaks to the room in Donegal, arguing that Northern Ireland matters for this jurisdiction. He critiques what he see's as a failing system, where Stormont has a 34% approval rating and argues that this is a crisis ‘with multiple heads’. @ria.ie @notredame.bsky.social
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
At @macgillschool.bsky.social Day 2, Dr Frances Ruane discusses the need for a public conversation on what this island might look like, highlighting shared problems in big infrastructure projects across the island of Ireland 🏗️💬 @ria.ie @ndirishstudies.bsky.social
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
For and Against Neutrality? This evening’s panel unpack Ireland’s policy of neutrality at #MacGill2026 🗣️ @donnachadcu.bsky.social 🗣️ @ivanabacik.bsky.social 🗣️ Cathal Berry Chaired by @brigidlaffan.bsky.social @ndirishstudies.bsky.social @ria.ie @macgillschool.bsky.social
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
When questioned on how Ireland can deliver "value for money," Albert Dolan discusses "what gets measured gets managed" and how increasing oversight of government spending will increase project delivery for the people. #MacGill26 @notredame.bsky.social @ndirishstudies.bsky.social 📸 Johnny Bambury
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Here at the MacGill Summer School Vanessa Hartley, head of Google Ireland, discusses that investment in Ireland is due to stability, cooperation, conversation, & the ability to "get things done", but warns about infrastructure and competitiveness. @notredame.bsky.social @ndirishstudies.bsky.social
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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
We’re excited to be partnering with @ulsteruni.bsky.social & @arinsproject.bsky.social for an event exploring how the next Stormont Executive can deliver positive public service transformation without damaging its political & public mandate. 📅23 Oct📍Ulster Uni.
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Rebooting the public sector:
How can the next Stormont Executive deliver positive public service transformation without damaging its political and public mandate?
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 17/07/2026
'For and against a united Ireland' is available now from the RIA store: shop.ria.ie/products/for... Brought to you by the @arinsproject.bsky.social
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For and against a united Ireland
Winner of the 29th Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize Shortlisted for An Post Book Award 2025 Best Irish-Published Book of the Year   The prospect of Irish unification is now stronger than at any ...
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 17/07/2026
Discover why 'For and against a united Ireland' by Fintan O'Toole and @sjamcbride.bsky.social has been described as 'a lucid and highly informed study of the issue'. Read the full review by @lrb.co.uk : www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Stack of yellow-covered books titled "For and Against a United Ireland" by Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride.
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Martin Naughton passionately believed in Ireland. He did so much in business, education & philanthropy that had a positive impact on this country. He understood the transformative power of education and empowered so many of his fellow citizens to fulfil their true potential.
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The latest ARINS podcast with Rory Montgomery is now available! Listen here: Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4KTD... Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/the-royal-ir...
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Leap in the Dark www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4... Cockburn discusses For and Against today: 'a lucid and highly informed study'. @ndirishstudies.bsky.social @ria.ie
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Patrick Cockburn · Leap in the Dark: Irish Unity
What would happen if these two very different societies were united, when their institutions and attitudes have evolved...
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
📣 The latest episode of 'My Identity' is now available. This live episode with Colin Graham, Joy Gerrard and Paul Seawright was a collaboration with the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression at Belfast Exposed. 🎧 Listen here: Spotify: lnkd.in/eZWmYwZK Soundcloud: lnkd.in/eNQfH6Ta
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
An incredibly insightful and interesting conversation with Kimberley Cowell-Meyers and Carolyn Gallaher yesterday on their new book Building a Green Wall: Irish America’s Resurgence Post-Brexit. 📺 Lecture will be available on ARINS youtube soon. @ria.ie @ndirishstudies.bsky.social
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
"middle-ground identities in Northern Ireland are shown to be most popular among young people from a Protestant background", Kevin McNicholl argues in the latest ARINS research paper. 📖Read it open access here: muse.jhu.edu/pub/423/arti...
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Join us at the Royal Irish Academy for an ARINS Lunchtime Lecture with Kimberly Cowell-Meyers and Carolyn Gallaher, chaired by @susiedeedigan.bsky.social Drawing 'Building a Green Wall', the authors explore the renewed influence of Irish America post-Brexit. www.tickettailor.com/events/royal...
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Select tickets – ARINS Lunchtime Lecture | Building a green wall: Irish America today – Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
ARINS Lunchtime Lecture | Building a green wall: Irish America today – Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Thu 21 May 2026 - ARINS Lunchtime Lecture | Building a green wall: Irish America...
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
🚨Today at 1pm at Belfast Exposed, Colin Graham in conversation with Joy Gerrard and Paul Seawright. Part of the BIEN series curated by the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression. www.belfastexposed.org/whats-on/bie...
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BIEN: My Identity - with Joy Gerrard & Paul Seawright - Belfast Exposed
Colin will host a conversation with artists Joy Gerrard and Paul Seawright.
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
🎙️The 50th episode of The ARINS Podcast with Rory Montgomery is out now! Professor Nikos Skoutaris discusses his recent article on Cyprus and Ireland. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5Uqr... Read the article: muse.jhu.edu/pub/423/arti...
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
New #ARINS research asks a simple but important question: Who is Better Off? Updated cross-border analysis by the @esri.ie finds widening gaps in income, education, health outcomes, and overall quality of life, North and South. Read the research here: bit.ly/4nlm8UP
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
This event is almost fully booked, don't miss out on attending. Register here: www.ria.ie/events/arins... @ihrec.bsky.social @nihrc.bsky.social @cjharvey1.bsky.social @ria.ie @ndirishstudies.bsky.social
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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Looking forward to chairing this much-needed @arinsproject.bsky.social conversation at the @ria.ie in May.
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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
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?...
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Changing the Conversation on Ireland with ARINS—ND Day 2026
YouTube video by ND Loyal
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 28/04/2026
Tickets available for this upcoming @arinsproject.bsky.social event, Protecting human rights on a shared island: achievements, challenges and prospects. Book now: www.ria.ie/events/arins...
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ARINS SEMINAR | Protecting human rights on a shared island: Achievements, challenges and prospects - Royal Irish Academy
Chair: Professor Colin Harvey Panel: Alyson Kilpatrick, Chief Commissioner, Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and Liam Herrick, Chief Commissioner, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Th...
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
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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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
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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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
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
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
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
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
“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
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Reimagining the Future of Ireland | Colm Tóibín
Two writers from different parts and traditions of the island argue with each other and themselves about the advantages and disadvantages of Irish unification.
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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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).
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The New York Review of Books @nybooks.com · 02/04/2026
Colm Tóibín on the possibility of a united Ireland
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Reimagining the Future of Ireland | Colm Tóibín
Two writers from different parts and traditions of the island argue with each other and themselves about the advantages and disadvantages of Irish unification.
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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...
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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
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...
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