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Irish Studies at Boston College

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The Irish Studies program at Boston College offers a richly interdisciplinary study of Irish and Irish-American culture, history, and society. www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/m…

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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Applications for our Assistant Professor of the Practice/Assistant Director of Irish Studies position are due October 18th!
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Join us next Wednesday, October 14, for our annual Dalsimer Lecture! Program alumna Méabh Ní Fhuartháin will deliver a lecture titled "Political & Cultural Refractions in Music: Moving Hearts, Reflecting Minds, Ireland 1981." Join us at 5:00 pm in Connolly House!
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A full house for Senia Pašeta's Burns Scholar Lecture last night! She discussed how feminist ideas have profoundly shaped the evolution of modern Ireland.
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Next Wednesday, October 7, #BCIrishStudies is co-sponsoring a Journalism/International Studies event featuring award-winning Irish journalist Sally Hayden. The lecture will begin at 5:00 pm in Higgins Hall, Room 225.
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Join us next Wednesday, September 30, at the Burns Library to hear Senia Pašeta's Visiting Burns Scholar Lecture, titled "From Suffrage to Sisterhood: A History of Feminism in Modern Ireland."
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We're now accepting applications for the Hachey Professorship of Irish & Irish-American History! This is a tenured position in the History Department and the Irish Studies Program. Apply here apply.interfolio.com/194167 by November 13.
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"‘From Suffrage to Sisterhood’ Senia Pašeta, BC's new Burns Scholar in Irish Studies, will speak on September 30" See BC News' write-up on this semester's Visiting Burns Scholar www.bc.edu/content/bc-w... @burnslibrary.bsky.social
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‘From Suffrage to Sisterhood’
Senia Pašeta, BC's new Burns Scholar in Irish Studies, will speak on September 30
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
SEPTEMBER 23 FLATLY LECTURE CANCELED Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled. We hope to reschedule at a later date. Apologies for any inconvenience.
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UCD Press @ucdpress.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Our deepest gratitude to all who attended yesterday evening's launch of Mary and Padraic Colum at the Museum of Literature Ireland with marvelous speeches from Éilís Ní Dhuibhne and author Margaret Kelleher, followed by a live song performance. It was wonderful to see the book in so many hands!
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our own Rob Savage will be at the Trinity Long Room Hub on Wednesday, September 30, delivering a lecture titled "The Death of an Informer, London 1974" Find more information here: www.tcd.ie/trinitylongr...
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Many thanks to Melatu Okorie for delivering our 3rd annual Irish Studies / AADS collaboration lecture, discussing her writing process, her award-winning book, & themes of race and migration in Ireland.
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Join us next Wednesday, September 23, at 5 PM in Connolly House for our annual Flatley Lecture, delivered this year by Catriona Crowe! The lecture is titled "The Limits of Certainty: Creative Use of Archives in Vona Groarke's Hereafter and Doireann Ní Ghríofa's Said the Dead"
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Introducing the Irish Play Series, a trio of new plays by Irish writers being held in the Boston area in 2026/27 With a focus on contemporary Irish culture & women writers & directors, the series facilitates the exchange of ideas & opportunities for the next generation of artists
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Join us this Wednesday, September 16, at 5:00 pm in Devlin Hall to hear Nigerian-Irish author Melatu Uche Okorie discuss her award-winning novel, This Hostel Life. Her writing shines a light on the racism expereinced by migrant women in Ireland.
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Boston College @bostoncollege.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Welles Crowther '99 was the "Man in the Red Bandanna," saving as many as 18 lives during the 9/11 terrorist attack. His story is shared at BC and beyond as a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and being men and women for others. Video credits: on.bc.edu/ManintheRedBandanna_VID20…
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Boston College @bostoncollege.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today and always, the BC community unites in prayer and remembrance. We honor all the victims and pay special tribute to the 22 BC alumni lost, whose legacy lives on in our hearts and on our memorial labyrinth. bc.edu/labyrinth
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Join us next Wednesday, September 16, for our 3rd annual Irish Studies / African & African Diaspora Studies collaborative lecture as Nigerian-Irish author Melatu Okorie discusses her award-winning book, This Hostel Life. All are welcome to join us at 5:00 pm in Devlin Hall!
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
#BCIrishStudies is back with a full fall program!
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acirishstudies.bsky.social @acirishstudies.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The CFP deadline for the #ACIS Mid-Atlantic/New England 2026 regional conference has been extended until September 15th! Find more information here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Call For Papers Mid-Atlantic/ New England ACIS 2026
American Conference for Irish Studies Mid-Atlantic and New England Regional Conference November 6th and 7th 2026 Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ CFP Proposal Extension: The Call for Papers d...
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Boston College @bostoncollege.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Happy Friday and Happy Move-In Weekend, Eagles! 🤗 Don't forget to pack all the essentials 🐾 📸: Abby Sheehan '24
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Congratulations to Cassidy Allen on being named the 2026/2027 Dalsimer Fellow! Allen's dissertation argues that contemporary Irish women writers employ Gothic elements to emphasize contemporary cultural anxieties and to identify ongoing issues for Irish women.
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
We're now accepting applications for the newly created role of Assistant Professor of the Practice / Assistant Director of Irish Studies! Apply here apply.interfolio.com/191724 by October 18.
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
This summer, #BCIrishStudies hosted Burns Summer Fellow Christina Morin from the University of Limerick. Morin explored holdings at the Burns Library for her current project, Irish Gothic in the Global 19th Century. @burnslibrary.bsky.social @drtinamorin.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social
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Peter Gray @petergray47.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
After 10 years at the helm of Irish Studies at QUB, with various ups and downs over the last decade, I’m handing over to our new leadership team from Monday. Many thanks to Peter and @siobhraaiken.bsky.social for stepping up to take forward Irish Studies in Belfast! www.qub.ac.uk/schools/Iris...
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New Irish Studies Leadership
After 10 years as Director of the Institute of Irish Studies, Prof Peter Gray is handing over to a new leadership team from the start of August 2026.
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
#BCIrishStudies Prof Seán Cahill helped organize a course for advanced learners, 'Blaiseadh na Gaeltachta/Taste of the Gaeltachta,' in Co. Donegal. The group visited Raidió na Gaeltachta and spoke about the highlights of their week in the Gaeltacht. www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/c...
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Grúpa ó Bhlaiseadh na Gaeltachta
Bhí an cúrsa, Blaiseadh na Gaeltachta ar siúl i Rann na Feirste le gairid agus d’fhreastal scór duine as ar fad fud na cruinne ar an chúrsa a bhí ar siúl don tríú bliain as a chéile. Thug siad cuairt ...
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Claire Connolly @claireconnolly.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Honourable mention at @bars.bsky.social for Colleen Taylor @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social and her Irish Materialisms in the first book prize contest #BARS2026 👏👏👏 - with shoutouts to Colleen’s mentors in BC, Notre Dame and @ucc.ie
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
#BCIrishStudies PhD candidate Cassidy Allen has a chapter in the recently published 'Sally Rooney: Perspectives & Approaches' "The Gothic Gaze," examines how Rooney's work reimagines the Gothic subject through digital forms of self-exposure & surveillance. www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Testimony on RTÉ One: Why didn’t Ireland do more to help victims of Magdalene laundries? www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-r...
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Testimony on RTÉ One: Why didn’t Ireland do more to help victims of Magdalene laundries?
Television: Aoife Kelleher’s film hums with a taut, sustained rage as it chronicles the years of thankless, thwarted work by campaigners
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Tina Morin @drtinamorin.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I'm leaving Boston College today filled with gratitude: what an amazing six weeks this has been! I've gotten more done on my book project than I have for a very long time thanks to the resources and support of @burnslibrary.bsky.social and @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social.
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Next Wednesday, July 22, the Burns Library is hosting an event titled "The Story of US" at 5:30 pm Learn about the newly released 1926 Irish Census database, search for family histories, view the National Archives of Ireland's special exhibition, & have some refreshments @burnslibrary.bsky.social
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The Supreme Court cited #BCIrishStudies graduate Hidetake Hirota in their landmark birthright citizenship decision The justices referenced Hirota's 2017 book, "Expelling the Poor: Atlantic Seaboard States & 19th C. Origins of American Immigration Policy" ls.berkeley.edu/news/supreme...
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Supreme Court cites Berkeley history professor’s research in landmark birthright citizenship decision
The U.S. Supreme Court this week reaffirmed the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s attempt to end the longstanding practice of granting citizenship ...
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Congrats to our former #BCIrishStudies student Rachel Brody on her appointment to Washington and Jefferson College!
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acirishstudies.bsky.social @acirishstudies.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The CFP for our joint New England/Mid-Atlantic regional ACIS conference is up! Taking place at Seton Hall University from November 6-7, the conference's theme is "Not a Monoculture": Ideas of Irishness. More information can be found here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Call For Papers Mid-Atlantic/ New England ACIS 2026
American Conference for Irish Studies Mid-Atlantic and New England Regional Conference November 6th and 7th 2026 Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ Please send abstracts of 250 words to Elizabe...
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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us this June to celebrate #Bloomsday 2026. The atmosphere was truly magical! ✨ We’re already looking forward to celebrating with you again next year! 📚
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Theodore Lehre! Dr. Lehre defended their dissertation, titled "The Othered Mother: Queer & Alternative Motherhoods in 20th Century Irish Literature," with their committee this past weekend. #BCIrishStudies could not be more proud!
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting, in collaboration with the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies at Notre Dame University, and the WB Yeats Chair of Irish Studies at the University of Sao Paulo, the inaugural Seamus Deane Memorial Lecture Series in Irish Studies.
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” — Frederick Douglass
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Professor Joe Nugent celebrated Bloomsday this week by launching his new app JoyceWays at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow!
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Fionn Folklore Database @fionnfolklore.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Our project director Natasha Sumner was in Milford, MA this weekend to take part in athought-provoking round table discussion of ‘strength’ in the Celtic World! Thank you for having us! @nofamegames @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social #fiannaiocht #fionnmaccumhail #irishfolklore #scottishfolklore
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Tina Morin @drtinamorin.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
I am thrilled this morning to be en route to Boston as Burns Summer Visiting Research Fellow! I can’t wait to get into @burnslibrary.bsky.social to continue progressing my current monograph project, Irish Gothic in the Global 19thC. Heartfelt thanks to @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social!
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Professor Dominic Bryan believes those involved in disorder feel ‘empowered’ by their actions
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Migrants as well as nationalists now targets for working class loyalists, says academic
Professor Dominic Bryan believes those involved in disorder feel ‘empowered’ by their actions
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
'Boston is credited with having the U.S.'s first football club. But which football? @ICSHC Honorary Visiting Research Fellows Prof. Mike Cronin (BC Ireland) and Dr. Kevin Tallec Marston speak to NPR about the history of the Oneida Football Club www.npr.org/2026/06/10/n...
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Boston is credited with having the U.S.'s first football club. But which football?
Boston is widely credited with having the first organized football club un the U.S. But exactly which form of football has been a matter of some debate.
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
We're so proud of our own Teddy Lehre for winning the #ACIS Krause Research Fellowship!
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Professor Joe Nugent successfully launched JoyceWays at #BCIreland. JoyceWays is not just a map. It is a time machine. An augmented reality layer of literature over the streets of Dublin. There are more launches to come in Paris and in Krakow. joyceways.vercel.app
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Many of our graduate students will be presenting at #NationalACIS26 in Denver this week!
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Comhghairdeas lenár ndaltaí! Congratulations to our students!
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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The Museum, but after hours 🌙 Dublin by Dusk launches Thursday 28 May Free After hours tours. A different way to explore Dublina and the Museum. 🕠 From 17:00 📍 Collins Barracks & Kildare Street 👉 www.museum.ie/en-IE/News/D... #DublinByDusk #WhatsOnDublin #AfterHours
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acirishstudies.bsky.social @acirishstudies.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
We're gearing up for #NationalACIS26 in Denver next week! #ACIS members: let us know if you're attending & what you're presenting on! We'd love to feature faculty, postdocs, & grad students on our social media. acisdenver2026.com
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acirishstudies.bsky.social @acirishstudies.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
#ACIS is officially on BlueSky, just in time for the #NationalACIS26 conference in Denver from May 27-31!
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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
This weekend, we invited all #BCIrishStudies graduates and their families to Connolly House for a celebratory brunch! Congratulations to all our 2026 grads! We cannot wait to see what you do next!!
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