Irish Americans and Irishmen disagree on many things. From the proper way to serve Guinness (Warm? Chilled?) to foreign policy; however, one thing I have realized my friends in both communities agree on is mutual confusion on why I would want to learn
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An Irish Studies student's adventures in An Ghaeltacht: Part Two
Our second week in the west Connemara Gaeltacht of An Cheathrú Rua (Carraroe) has been a busy one, punctuated with two turas (field trips) and lots-o-vocabulary as Gaeilge. FULL STORY >
School of Canadian Irish Studies continues to grow at Concordia U.
Concordia University has recently expanded their Irish studies program to benefit many students who have a desire to learn about their heritage. At Concordia University, Canadian Irish Studies have recently gone from a small undergraduate minor and certificate program to a full course of studies and renamed “The School of Canadian Irish Studies." FULL STORY >
Why I choose Notre Dame
Without fail, whenever I sit down for an interview and hand over my resume, I watch the interviewer raise their eyebrows as they scan my academic credentials. Irish Studies? What exactly is that? Why are you interested in it? The answer is easy. FULL STORY >
Top Irish Studies programs in North America
Thinking about brushing up on your Irish Studies? Check out our pick of some of the best Irish Studies programs throughout the U.S. and Canada FULL STORY >
UCD's Global Irish Institute: The center of Irish Studies
UCD’s Irish Studies Institute is the perfect center for the Irish diaspora interested in seeing and experiencing all things Irish. UCD is already home to the world’s leading scholars in Irish history, archaeology, literature, culture, drama and film, political and economic studies. FULL STORY >
