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About Irish Studies

The Institute of Irish Studies celebrated its 50th birthday in March 2015.  It was the first centre dedicated to the study and teaching of Irish Studies to be established in the world.  Today it is one of the leading centres for research-led teaching in Irish Studies and is an internationally renowned centre of interdisciplinary Irish scholarship.

Our People
Meet the Irish Studies Staff

In addition to our Director and Administrator, we have over 70 Associate Fellows in Irish Studies from more than 15 disciplines.

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Our Mission
What we do

We are a combined research and teaching centre crossing disciplinary boundaries

Our Mission
Our Students
Meet our MA, PhD and Study Abroad Students

Our students come from all over the world and from many backgrounds

Our Students
Estyn Evans NG
Our History
Over 50 years of Irish Studies at Queen's

From Estyn Evans to the Present

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Associate Fellows
Irish Studies Staff
Postgrad Research Associates
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