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JOELLE KANG/THE HOYA | The Global Irish Studies Initiative invited a researcher to discuss the connections between cow disease and the economy in medieval times.

Researcher Illuminates Connection Between Animal and Human Disease in Medieval Ireland

By Joelle Kang, Special to The Hoya April 6, 2025

A researcher in the Global Irish Studies Initiative at Georgetown University (GIS) explored the early medieval history of animal disease in Ireland at a talk March 27.  Rachel Singer, a Ph.D. candidate...

KAITLYN LEE/THE HOYA | On March 13, the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center invited health professionals to discuss its partnership with the Northern Ireland delegation.

Lombardi, Northern Ireland Celebrate Cancer Research Partnership

By Kaitlyn Lee, Special to The Hoya March 24, 2025

The Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center invited health officials to discuss a partnership between Northern Ireland and the center in a March 13 lecture.   The lecture celebrated...

IMDB

Hidden, Silenced Anguish Haunts ‘Small Things Like These’

By Grace Ko, Hoya Staff Writer November 14, 2024

There’s an undeniable, otherworldly power to Cillian Murphy’s eyes.  Tim Mielants’ “Small Things Like These” takes full advantage of Murphy’s magnetic gaze to reveal veiled suffering...

Georgetown’s Global Irish Studies (GIS) and Center for German and European Studies hosted Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris to celebrate the centennial anniversary of U.S.-Irish diplomatic relations on Oct. 10.

Irish Prime Minister Talks U.S.-Irish Relations, Diplomacy at GU

By Nora Toscano, Academic Desk Editor October 18, 2024

  Georgetown University’s Global Irish Studies (GIS) initiative and the BMW Center for German and European Studies hosted Irish Taoiseach, or prime minister, Simon Harris to commemorate the origin...

District Wharf

On Your Radar: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

By Elizabethe Bogrette, Deputy Guide Editor March 13, 2024

Ireland at The Wharf Explore live music, dancing and more this weekend at The Wharf, with featured performances by the 19th Street Band, Poehemia and the Boyle School of Irish Dance. The Wharf will...

Three Award-Winning Authors Reflect on Northern Irish Life Amidst Conflict

Three Award-Winning Authors Reflect on Northern Irish Life Amidst Conflict

By Joshua Chilmaid December 1, 2023

A trio of female authors shared how their experiences living through conflict in Northern Ireland influenced their work during a Georgetown University event. Global Irish Studies (GIS), the university’s...

College Across the Pond

By Mason Stempel September 7, 2022

Ireland is the best place to have craic.  Craic (pronounced “crack”) is Irish for “good fun” and is a central tenet of Irish culture. After endless years of struggle, brutality and famine...

KEEGAN THEATRE

‘Stones in His Pockets’ at the Keegan Theatre

By Rachel Linton October 3, 2017

  The set consists of only eight objects: on the left and right sides of the stage, two black production cases, and in the center, two movie-set black folding chairs, stamped with “EXTRAS”...

LONELY PLANET

24 Hours in Dublin

By Katherine Pietro March 17, 2017

Dublin is currently experiencing a period of significant economic and cultural growth. The walkable and tourist-friendly city is a fascinating amalgamation of old and new, blending tradition with modernity....

HOCHBERG: Legalize The Use Of Drugs

HOCHBERG: Legalize The Use Of Drugs

By Gracie Hochberg November 13, 2015

The competitive college debate world loves debating whether or not the United States should legalize all drugs. As radical as this concept sounds, it is a favorite among debate teams because not only is...

St. Patty's Day

St. Patty’s Day

By Sydney Bolling and Sydney Bolling March 17, 2015

Anyone who has been out and about around campus today can probably tell that today is St. Patrick's Day! The copious amounts of green and festive leprechaun attire have been very helpful in reminding...

Dublin, Ireland

By Zoe Bertrand December 6, 2013

There are few things I love more than Georgetown. I could, and frequently do, go on about the school for hours, even when the person I’m talking to has already lost interest by the time I’ve reached...

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