Irish Studies at Boston College

Join us next Friday, March 20, for our annual céilí! Organized by Sheila Falls-Keohand and Jackie O'Reiley, students, faculty, & members of the public are welcome to learn some Irish dance moves! The event begins at 6:30 pm in Gasson Hall

A packed room for Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride to discuss their arguments 'For and Against a United Ireland'! Congratulations to O'Toole and McBride for winning the 29th Ewart-Biggs Prize, recognizing works that promote peace, reconciliation, & greater understanding

We are delighted to have been at @bostoncollege today for another 'For and Against' conversation. With huge thanks to Mary C Murphy, Guy Beiner and their teams. A packed room as the discussion got underway with Fintan O’Toole and Sam McBride! @NDIrishStudies @BCIrishStudies

Journalists Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride @SJAMcBride will give a presentation on their new book, 'For and Against a United Ireland,' TONIGHT at 5 p.m. at @BostonCollege. Registration: events.bc.edu/event/for-and-…

Minister Helen McEntee launched Ireland’s new International Sports Diplomacy Strategy in the US at the iconic Fenway Park as part of her St. Patrick’s Day programme in Boston.

Delighted that this piece by Cera Murtagh @VillanovaU and I is published on St Patrick's Day as interest in all things Irish assumes center stage here @BostonCollege Irish unity: Why ‘others’ and ‘neithers’ matter, North and South irishtimes.com/politics/2026/…

Sports and community. Andy Quinn representing Boston College Football during the launch of Ireland’s new Sports Diplomacy Strategy as part of Minister Helen McEntee’s visit to Boston this St. Patrick’s Day

Lá fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh - Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️

Many thanks to Cian T. McMahon for making our second annual St. Patrick's Day event a smashing success! Students, faculty, & the public were treated to a lecture on how the Irish around the globe have used St. Patrick's Day to define and redefine what Irishness meant to them.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Join us tomorrow in the O'Neill Library at 12:00 PM as Cian T. McMahon discusses St. Patrick's Day and the Rise of the Global Irish Diaspora! A free Irish-themed buffet lunch will also be available!

Journalists Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride will give a presentation on their new book, 'For and Against a United Ireland,' on March 18 at 5 p.m. at @BostonCollege. Registration: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We had a great crowd gathered to celebrate Claire Connolly's (UCC) new book, Irish Romanticism: A Literary History! Post-doc Zoë Van Cauwenberg chaired, while Elisa Cozzie (Notre Dame) & Collen Taylor (BC) discussed the importance of Connolly's work

The Irish Institute is delighted to welcome @fotoole and @SJAMcBride to @BostonCollege on Wed March 18 to talk about their new book: For and Against a United Ireland (2026, @UNDPress) @ArinsProject #RoyalIrishAcademy All welcome. Registration required: events.bc.edu/event/for-and-…

BREAKING: The UK government has lost its appeal over a terror charge against a member of the Irish language rap group Kneecap. bbc.in/40qpFGL

Join us today as we welcome back Claire Connolly to discuss her new book, Irish Romanticism: A Literary History!

The Dropkick Murphys' March 15 Show at @MGMMusicHall will honor the #ManintheRedBandanna, Welles Crowther '99. A portion of the proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to the Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust. 🎟️ bit.ly/DKM_March15

Next Tuesday, March 17, Cian T. McMahon delivers our annual St. Patrick's Day lecture, exploring how the holiday evolved from a small festival on a tiny island into a global festival, celebrated by millions. Join us at 12:00 pm in the O'Neill Library for lunch and the lecture!

Former Burns Scholar Claire Connolly will be back at BC to discuss her new book, Irish Romanticism: A Literary History Join us in Connolly House this Wednesday, March 11, at 5 pm to hear all about it!

University College Cork Professor Claire Connolly will discuss her new book, 'Irish Romanticism: A Literary History' at @BostonCollege on March 11. bcbookmarks.com/2026/03/02/iri…