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The Story of Us, from the National Archives of Ireland, is now on view @burnslibrary through September 2026. Celebrating the 1926 Census—the first census of the Irish Free State—the exhibition offers a fascinating look at everyday life in Ireland a century ago and a unique opportunity to trace Irish family roots. #Census1926 #IrishHeritage #Genealogy

Irish Institute Director @MaryCMurphy will moderate this June 2 discussion exploring the central question: “What does a shared home place mean to Ireland’s diaspora and for the island of Ireland, past, present and future?” This conversation will examine identity, belonging, and the evolving relationship between Ireland and its global diaspora. Register for this #freeevent here: eventbrite.com/e/a-shared-hom…

As the 2025–26 academic year comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for lectures, debates, guest essays, and special events exploring Irish politics and the evolving relationship between Ireland and the United States. #IrishInstitute #IrishPolitics #BostonCollege

Irish Institute Emerging Scholar and BC senior Ellie Atkinson considers the impact of The Trump administration’s immigration policy on the undocumented Irish immigrant community in the US.

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Irish Institute Director @MaryCMurphy and @VillanovaU Cera Murtagh explore identity shifts across the island of Ireland and how they intersect with the Irish unity debate. #IrishUnity #IrishPolitics #IrishInstituteBC centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/2026/iris…

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Today's King's Speech commits to delivering the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill and contains plans to reduce some of the difficulties associated with the post-Brexit period. gov.uk/government/new…

@SDLPlive's @MatthewOToole2 outlines the 'profound policy challenges a Reform-led government would present for the North and British-Irish relations' and calls for the Irish government to begin preparing for constitutional change. irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/0…

In a speech following Labour’s election losses across England, Scotland & Wales, UK PM Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to closer UK-EU ties on trade, the economy, defense & security. Any new arrangements may be consequential for Ireland, north and south. wapo.st/4dzscFU

May 9 is Europe Day, celebrating peace and unity across Europe. Ireland has been a proud member of the European Union since 1973. This year, Ireland assumes the EU Council Presidency, leading the Union’s policy agenda from July 1 to December 31, 2026. 🇮🇪 ireland.ie/en/eu/key-mome…

Local elections across England and devolved elections in Scotland and Wales have delivered crushing results for the UK Labour Party with the Reform Party (formerly the Brexit Party and before that UKIP) clocking massive gains. rte.ie/news/2026/0508…

Check out the @IrishInstBC's latest Guest Essay. Written by Irish Institute Emerging Scholar and @BostonCollege Senior Ellie Atkins, it considers the undocumented Irish in the United States today. Full essay here: bc.edu/content/bc-web…

Today’s elections across England, Scotland & Wales will be closely watched in Ireland, north and south. #ElectionWatch theguardian.com/politics/2026/…

Irish Institute Director, Professor @MaryCMurphy , takes a look at today’s European Movement Ireland EU poll and what it reveals about U.S.-Irish relations. lnkd.in/eqNJsFK5

In 1991, guided by the principles instilled in me by my Irish grandparents, I joined many of my colleagues in silently protesting Queen Elizabeth II's address to Congress. Today, guided by those same principles, I look forward to attending King Charles' speech, as we acknowledge the significant progress that has been made on the island of Ireland over the last 35 years, highlighted by the establishment of the Good Friday Agreement. I look forward to continuing our work with all parties in both the British and Irish governments, ensuring a peaceful and prosperous future can be enjoyed for generations to come.