We welcome all to attend our in-person events. Events are open to the wider 情色空间 community and the general public, with select programs also streamed online.
Event Recordings
The Rise of the Far Right in Ireland: North and South
In this Irish Institute seminar, Professor Lee McGowan of Queen鈥檚 University Belfast and Professor Eoin O鈥橫alley of Dublin City University examined the rise of far-right movements across Ireland, north and south, exploring the political, economic, and social factors driving their growth and the implications for democracy, electoral politics, and community relations.
More About this Event
For and Against Irish Unity
On March 18, 2026, the Irish Institute welcomed renowned
journalists Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride to Boston College for a discussion of their recently published book, For and Against a United Ireland (2026, Notre Dame Press). The volume was commissioned by ARINS (Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South), a joint partnership between the University of Notre Dame and the Royal Irish Academy. In this compelling exchange, O'Toole andMcBride presented arguments both for and against Irish unity.
听
The US, Irish America, & the Irish Peace Process
In this Irish Institute lecture, Brendan O'Leary, Lauder Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, examined the political relationships linking Ireland, Irish America, and the United States, with particular attention to the Northern Ireland peace process and the sources of sustained American engagement.
Ireland and the US: 100 Years of Diplomatic Relations
As the centenary year of US-Irish diplomatic relations nears its end, Ambassador Byrne Nason reflected on the past, present and future relationship between Ireland and the US. The Ambassador鈥檚 visit also marked there-launch of the Irish Institute of Boston College.