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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We’re looking forward to Friday’s final panel, The Weak Suffer What They Must, from Colin Murphy, at 8pm. The discussion brings together voices from journalism, academia, public health and public life. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Philip Lane, Chief Economist of @ecb.europa.eu, will join MacGill Summer School for a special interview with Jude Webber on Europe’s economy and the challenges facing monetary policy. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

An Interview with Philip Lane comes to MacGill Summer School on Friday, July 24 at 4:15pm. Jude Webber, @judewebber.bsky.social, will speak with the ECB’s Chief Economist about Europe’s economy and monetary policy. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Matthew O’Toole, @otoolematthew.bsky.social, SDLP MLA and Leader of the Opposition at Stormont, will join Europe’s Future in a Fractured World, bringing experience from politics, journalism and public service. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Paul Johnston, Director General of the Irish Universities Association, @iua-official.bsky.social, will join Europe’s Future in a Fractured World. A former British Ambassador to Ireland and Sweden, he brings extensive diplomatic experience. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Director of @osweng.bsky.social, @wojciechkononczuk.bsky.social, will join Europe’s Future in a Fractured World. His expertise spans Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Russia and wider Eastern European affairs. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

@lisaocarroll.bsky.social, senior staff correspondent at @theguardian.com, will host Europe’s Future in a Fractured World. Her reporting on international trade, post-Brexit EU affairs and Anglo-Irish affairs will guide the discussion. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief at @bloomberg.com, will join Europe’s Future in a Fractured World. Her experience at POLITICO and The Irish Times brings extensive insight into EU politics and policy. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Europe’s Future in a Fractured World comes to MacGill Summer School on Friday, July 24 at 2:30pm. The panel brings together voices from journalism, politics, diplomacy and European affairs to examine the continent’s future. @notredame.bsky.social Learn more: macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

@ciaranmulloolymep.bsky.social, MEP for Midlands–North-West and a former RTÉ correspondent, will join What is Ireland Thinking? He brings experience from journalism, European politics and public life. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Prof. @theresareidy.bsky.social of @ucc.ie will join What is Ireland Thinking? Her research focuses on voting behaviour in elections and referendums, political parties and institutions. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Pat Leahy, Political Editor of @irishtimes.com, will host What is Ireland Thinking? at MacGill Summer School. An author and broadcaster, he brings extensive experience covering Irish politics and public life. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

@sjamcbride.bsky.social, Northern Ireland Editor of the Belfast Telegraph and Sunday Independent and co-author of For and Against a United Ireland, will join What is Ireland Thinking? He brings extensive reporting and analysis of Northern Irish politics. @notredame.bsky.social

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

What is Ireland Thinking? comes to MacGill Summer School on Friday, July 24 at 12pm. Journalists, researchers and political representatives will explore public opinion and the issues shaping debate across Ireland. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Frances Ruane, IDA Ireland board member, academic economist and former ESRI Director, will join Can Ireland Deliver on its Big Infrastructure Ambitions? Her research examines foreign direct investment and its impact on host economies. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Robert Watt, CEO of the Dublin Regeneration Authority, will join Can Ireland Deliver on its Big Infrastructure Ambitions? He previously served as Secretary General at the Departments of Health and Public Expenditure. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Maria O’Dwyer, Infrastructure Delivery Director at @uisce-eireann.bsky.social, will join Can Ireland Deliver on its Big Infrastructure Ambitions? She brings over 20 years’ experience in engineering, utilities and project delivery. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Prof. Bent Flyvbjerg, award-winning scholar and author of How Big Things Get Done, will join Can Ireland Deliver on its Big Infrastructure Ambitions? A leading expert on megaprojects, he advises governments and business leaders worldwide. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Seán Keyes, @quays.bsky.social , Executive Director of Progress Ireland, will host Can Ireland Deliver on its Big Infrastructure Ambitions? He leads infrastructure policy and previously worked at The Currency and MoneyWeek. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

We’re looking forward to Friday’s opening panel, Can Ireland Deliver on its Big Infrastructure Ambitions? Bringing together leading voices in infrastructure, the session promises a timely discussion on Ireland’s delivery challenges and opportunities. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

@judewebber.bsky.social, Ireland Correspondent at @financialtimes.com, will host MacGill Summer School’s Ireland’s Economic Edge in a Fractured World panel. Her reporting covers developments across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Vanessa Hartley, Head of Google Ireland and VP of the EMEA LCS Hub, will join MacGill for Ireland’s Economic Edge in a Fractured World. She leads AI-powered digital growth for Google’s largest clients and champions equitable AI across Irish society. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Interested in Irish economics? Join MacGill Summer School on July 23 at 3:30pm for Ireland’s Economic Edge in a Fractured World, hosted by @judewebber.bsky.social of @financialtimes.com, with Vanessa Hartley, Head of Google Ireland. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Cathal Berry, Director of Public Affairs at Red Flag Global and a former TD, Army Ranger and medical doctor, will join MacGill’s The Case For and Against Neutrality, bringing military, medical and political experience to the panel. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Professor @brigidlaffan.bsky.social, Chancellor of the University of Limerick, will join MacGill Summer School for The Case For and Against Neutrality, bringing experience in European politics and public policy. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Ivana Bacik TD, @ivanabacik.bsky.social, Leader of @labour.ie, will join MacGill Summer School for The Case For and Against Neutrality, bringing experience in Irish politics and public policy. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, @donnachadcu.bsky.social, will join MacGill Summer School for The Case For and Against Neutrality, bringing expertise in Irish politics and foreign policy. With @notredame.bsky.social Register at macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The Case For and Against Neutrality comes to MacGill Summer School on Thursday, July 23 at 8pm, featuring @brigidlaffan.bsky.social, @donnachadcu.bsky.social, Cathal Berry and @ivanabacik.bsky.social With @notredame.bsky.social Register now at macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Dr. Mike Ryan, former Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, @who.int, will speak at this year’s Hume Lecture. His work in infectious diseases and public health has helped shape global responses to COVID-19 and other major disease outbreaks. @notredame.bsky.social

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Professor @lukeanthonyoneill.bsky.social, Chair of Biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin, will host this year’s Hume Lecture at MacGill Summer School. The lecture honours John Hume’s contribution to constitutional politics, peacebuilding and public life. @notredame.bsky.social

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The annual John Hume Lecture returns to MacGill Summer School on Thursday, July 23rd. This year’s lecture will be hosted by @lukeanthonyoneill.bsky.social with speaker Dr. Mike Ryan, former Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme. macgillsummerschool.com @notredame.bsky.social

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

White House Columnist with The Hill, @niallstanage.bsky.social, will be joining us at this year’s MacGill Summer School for The New World Disorder opening panel. To learn more and register, visit: macgillsummerschool.com @notredame.bsky.social

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Ambassador Kara Owen CMG, British Ambassador to Ireland, will join this year’s MacGill Summer School for The New World Disorder opening panel. Her perspective will contribute to a timely discussion on international affairs and a changing global order. @notredame.bsky.social macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Professor @brigidlaffan.bsky.social, Chancellor of the University of Limerick and Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute, will join this year’s MacGill Summer School for The New World Disorder opening panel. Learn more and register: macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, @danobrien20.bsky.social , will speak on The New World Disorder panel at this year’s MacGill Summer School. Learn more and register: macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Just 15 days until this year’s MacGill Summer School! We’re excited to announce our opening panel: The New World Disorder, featuring @brigidlaffan.bsky.social | @niallstanage.bsky.social | Ambassador Kara Owen and @danobrien20.bsky.social Learn more and register: macgillsummerschool.com

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

#FutureIrelandAward, in partnership with the Arup Charitable Trust of Ireland, invites early-stage thinkers across Ireland to share bold ideas for the future of our built environment. Closing Date: June 12th macgillsummerschool.com/future-ireland… @notredame.bsky.social

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Lisa O’Carroll, brought up how we’re witnessing hybrid warfare—not focused on killing people, but attacking democratic systems, undermining elected governments’ credibility, and sowing distrust among citizens. Today’s real battleground. @lisaocarroll.bsky.social

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Ciarán Cuffe stresses security and the need for advanced radar tech to monitor land, air, and sea — and the urgent importance of thinking seriously about cyber warfare. Dr. Eoin Drea adds, “There’s a difference between being neutral and being defenseless.” @ciarancuffe.bsky.social

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Fractured World Order: Where does Europe Stand? With host Shona Murray, Euronews Bill Emmott, The Economist/IISS Lisa O’Carroll, The Guardian Ciarán Cuffe, EGP Dr. Eoin Drea, Wilfred Martens Centre @shonamurray.bsky.social @billemmott.bsky.social @lisaocarroll.bsky.social @ciarancuffe.bsky.social

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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Today is the final day of the 45th @macgillschool.bsky.social, held in association with the University of Notre Dame 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

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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

A walk on Donegal's Portnoo Beach, and then back to Glenties for insights on Northern Ireland's economy from SF Minister Dr. CaoimheArchibald.bsky.social Thanks @MacgillSchool.bsky.social #MacGill25

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

We are about to begin the final day of #MacGill25 here in Glenties! 📺 Watch at home: donegalcoco.public-i.tv/core/portal/... @ndirishstudies.bsky.social @notredame.bsky.social 📸 by Johnny Bambury

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

This afternoon's final panel, chaired by Pariac O'Brien, discusses masculinity, media and power. Kate McDonald, journalist at RTÉ. EamonMcGee, Columnist, Father, and Donegal All-Ireland Winner. Prof. Ian Robertson, TCD Emeritus Professor of Psychology @ianhrobertson.bsky.social

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

🏙️ What if your street could vote on its own planning rules — like in Seoul & Tel Aviv — and share the value when development happens? Seán Keyes’s taboo idea for Ireland: hyper-local planning, where neighbours decide and benefit from building higher. @quays.bsky.social

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Stephen Donnelly calls for bold moves: ✔️ Embrace AI in healthcare ✔️ Share data as a public good ✔️ Believe in the HSE — it's improving fast “Ireland has the potential to be a global leader in preventative healthcare if we get much more comfortable about AI and emerging technologies”

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Stephen Donnelly at #MacGill25: "The political debate has become harsher… social media is poison — lies, hatred, racism. We're left with a sense we live in a failed state. We really don’t." He urged a "real urgency as a nation to have a balanced conversation about who we are."

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Now underway at #MacGill25: Taboo Ideas to Transform Ireland? What are we afraid to talk about — and why? 🎙️ Hosted by Jess Majekodunmi 🗣️ With Stephen Donnelly, health consultant & former Minister for Health 🎤 Seán Keyes , Exec Director of Progress Ireland

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MacGill Summer School @macgillschool.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

“We are a great people. I am a new branch growing up from the roots of your tree. I am neither green nor orange, and I am taking more pride than some of you on either side of this debate.” Lata Sharma reflects on her view as a proud Northern Ireland native with Indian heritage at #MacGill25.

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