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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

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/

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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."

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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.

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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

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 · 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 · 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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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

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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 · 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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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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