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@GeorgetownUniversity
Washington, DC
Joined November 2017
Sincere thanks to Taoiseach @SimonHarrisTD for joining us and @EuropaSaxa to celebrate 100 years of US-Irish diplomatic relations. The Taoiseach laid out a comprehensive vision for Irish foreign policy in its second century, marked by a collaborative agenda with the US
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“Queer Writing Against Fascism: Irish and Senegalese Literary Resistance” Join@GUGlobalIrish in welcoming Dr. Agata Szczeszak-Brewer on Monday, November 3 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm in New North 311 The talk is free , but reservations are required https://t.co/gqC3Be2W4c
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Georgetown University’s Global Irish Studies Initiative is proud to present: “Queer Writing Against Fascism: Irish and Senegalese Literary Resistance” A talk by Dr. Agata Szczeszak-Brewer The Global...
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"Irish culture isn’t just part of Georgetown’s history—it remains a living presence on campus today exemplified by the university’s Global Irish Studies Initiative." Read Georgetown Global Engagement's news story on @GUGlobalIrish👇 https://t.co/CD2bvrXEGj
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Founded by Irish and Irish-American leaders, Georgetown University has long-standing roots in Irish culture. But Irish culture isn’t just part of Georgetown’s history–it remains a living presence on...
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“I feel like an Irish writer but I think all of us also feel like global writers…even when I’m writing about this island, I’m writing about a lot of places”. Read @thehoya report on our @GUGlobalIrish event with award-winning writer Sinéad Gleeson 👇 https://t.co/GUr0l787qB
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An award-winning Irish author chronicled her writing process and read excerpts from her past and current work at a Georgetown University event Sept. 29. Sinéad Gleeson showcased the relevance of...
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We were delighted to welcome awarding-winning writer Sinéad Gleeson @Georgetown @Solasnuacht this week. The evening included a reading from Sinéad’s acclaimed debut novel - Hagstone - followed by an interview with @GUGlobalIrish Director Cóilín Parsons. https://t.co/QOGAhfpd31
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✅ Our first event of the @GUGlobalIrish calendar takes place this evening ✅ In collaboration with @Solasnuacht, we’re delighted to welcome the award-winning writer Sinéad Gleeson to @Georgetown to discuss her debut novel, HAGSTONE. Full info here👇 https://t.co/QOGAhfpd31
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Established scholars, grad students, and postdocs are encouraged to apply for a Keough-Naughton Library Research Award. @NDLibraries has an outstanding collection of Irish studies materials — including the finest collection of Irish-language printed texts in North America.
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I am honored to be giving the Sidney Verba lecture at Harvard University's Department of Government this coming week:
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Professor Laia Balcells is a Professor of Government at Georgetown University. Her research focuses on comparative politics and international relations, with a particular emphasis on political...
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Honored to join Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD yesterday in opening Ireland’s new Embassy in Washington. A proud moment reflecting our storied partnership with the United States and bright opportunities ahead. 🇮🇪🇺🇸
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A fantastic opportunity for scholars, grad students, and postdocs working in Irish studies. Come to Notre Dame and take advantage of the great resources @NDLibraries offers!
Established scholars, grad students, and postdocs are encouraged to apply for a Keough-Naughton Library Research Award. @NDLibraries has an outstanding collection of Irish studies materials — including the finest collection of Irish-language printed texts in North America.
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#BCIrishStudies invites applications for visiting summer Burns fellowships in 2026, 2027, & 2028 The application is open to researchers and writers in any discipline pertaining to Irish Studies. Early-career scholars are particularly encouraged to apply https://t.co/8pIQaNrXgL
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IASIL 2026, Budapest July 6-10. Call for Papers: https://t.co/amLYtKT5jv
@SSNCI_tweets @cc_irlandais @otago @IrishStudiesRev @IrishStudiesRU @IrishStudiesVU @KeoughGlobalND @GUGlobalIrish @BCIrishStudies
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Conference of the International Association for the Study of Irish Literature (IASIL) at Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Budapest, 6-10 July 2026
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@HumanitiesGU invites you to the opening reception of "Rhythms of Resistance and Resilience", an exhibition of photos and stories from Prof. Maurice Jackson's book on Black musician and athletes who overcame segregation in DC. Thursday, Sept. 25, 4PM, 1st floor Lauinger Library.
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Get them while they’re hot (and now much more affordable)! @GUHistory Prof and our Assoc Director, @DGannon2016’s book is now out in paperback from @CambridgeUP
✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ The paperback of my @CambridgeUP book - Conflict, Diaspora, and Empire - is now out in the world. Thanks @PJohnstonFCDO for soft launching the new paperback edition @BritEmbDublin. Wishing you every success in the next chapter of your life in Ireland.
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📌Join the 2026-27 #Fulbright Irish Awards webinar for #Science, #Engineering & #Technology Awards today. Get an overview of the Fulbright application process and hear from Fulbright Alumni. ➡️Date: 16 September 2025, 1-2pm ➡️Register: https://t.co/7pwGF1gBEx
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Excited to release the conference programme for 'Ireland and the American Revolution: 250th Anniversary Perspectives'. There are only a few tickets left, so if you would like to attend I would suggest getting one as soon as possible. Attendance is free but booking is essential.
Tickets are now available for ‘Ireland and the American Revolution: 250th Anniversary Perspectives’. The conference will take place at the @TLRHub on the 9-10 October. For booking and more information use the link below. https://t.co/vC9jknh3Wl
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IASIL @IASIL3 is running an info session on the Research Ireland Postdoctoral Funding call. We're also putting together a list of colleagues in a position to support postdoc applications in the coming year. Full info on website. Please share! #IrishStudies
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Get your tickets for 'Ireland and the American Revolution: 250th Anniversary Perspectives'. Prof. Eliga Gould and Prof. Nicholas Canny will be giving keynotes. Full conference programme coming soon. Link 👇 https://t.co/vC9jknh3Wl
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250th Anniversary perspectives
Tickets are now available for ‘Ireland and the American Revolution: 250th Anniversary Perspectives’. The conference will take place at the @TLRHub on the 9-10 October. For booking and more information use the link below. https://t.co/vC9jknh3Wl
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Thank you Prof. Eamon Wall for your exceptional contribution to building connections with Ireland and @umsl for supporting #StudyinIreland
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We warmly welcome inquiries from scholars (in Ireland or anywhere else) regarding Fulbright hosting for the 26-27 academic year.
The 2026-27 #Fulbright Irish Awards are OPEN for applications. Check out the exciting opportunities available to Irish students, scholars & professionals. Apply to study, research or teach in the #USA! 🇺🇸🇮🇪 ⏰Deadline: 23 October 2025, 4pm. ➡️Apply: https://t.co/LwpLyiKQzA
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"Literature and culture set the agenda for how we imagine ourselves, our affinities, solidarities, and commitments.” Feature essay in @IrishTimesBooks from @CASGeorgetown Prof Cóilín Parsons https://t.co/3ZDaYuINGK
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