MacGill Summer School
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The MacGill Summer School is Ireland's international forum for thought leaders to discuss the critical issues facing our world, in association with @NotreDame. July 23rd-25th 2026. #MacGill26
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Lisa O’Carroll, brought up how we’re witnessing hybrid warfare—not focused on killing people, but attacking democratic systems, undermining elected governments’ credibility, and sowing distrust among citizens. Today’s real battleground.
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@lisaocarroll.bsky.social
July 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Lisa O’Carroll, brought up how we’re witnessing hybrid warfare—not focused on killing people, but attacking democratic systems, undermining elected governments’ credibility, and sowing distrust among citizens. Today’s real battleground.
@lisaocarroll.bsky.social
@lisaocarroll.bsky.social
Ciarán Cuffe stresses security and the need for advanced radar tech to monitor land, air, and sea — and the urgent importance of thinking seriously about cyber warfare.
Dr. Eoin Drea adds, “There’s a difference between being neutral and being defenseless.”
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Dr. Eoin Drea adds, “There’s a difference between being neutral and being defenseless.”
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July 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Ciarán Cuffe stresses security and the need for advanced radar tech to monitor land, air, and sea — and the urgent importance of thinking seriously about cyber warfare.
Dr. Eoin Drea adds, “There’s a difference between being neutral and being defenseless.”
@ciarancuffe.bsky.social
Dr. Eoin Drea adds, “There’s a difference between being neutral and being defenseless.”
@ciarancuffe.bsky.social
Fractured World Order: Where does Europe Stand?
With host Shona Murray, Euronews
Bill Emmott, The Economist/IISS
Lisa O’Carroll, The Guardian
Ciarán Cuffe, EGP
Dr. Eoin Drea, Wilfred Martens Centre
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With host Shona Murray, Euronews
Bill Emmott, The Economist/IISS
Lisa O’Carroll, The Guardian
Ciarán Cuffe, EGP
Dr. Eoin Drea, Wilfred Martens Centre
@shonamurray.bsky.social @billemmott.bsky.social @lisaocarroll.bsky.social @ciarancuffe.bsky.social
July 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Fractured World Order: Where does Europe Stand?
With host Shona Murray, Euronews
Bill Emmott, The Economist/IISS
Lisa O’Carroll, The Guardian
Ciarán Cuffe, EGP
Dr. Eoin Drea, Wilfred Martens Centre
@shonamurray.bsky.social @billemmott.bsky.social @lisaocarroll.bsky.social @ciarancuffe.bsky.social
With host Shona Murray, Euronews
Bill Emmott, The Economist/IISS
Lisa O’Carroll, The Guardian
Ciarán Cuffe, EGP
Dr. Eoin Drea, Wilfred Martens Centre
@shonamurray.bsky.social @billemmott.bsky.social @lisaocarroll.bsky.social @ciarancuffe.bsky.social
We are about to begin the final day of #MacGill25 here in Glenties!
📺 Watch at home: donegalcoco.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
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📸 by Johnny Bambury
📺 Watch at home: donegalcoco.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
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📸 by Johnny Bambury
July 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
We are about to begin the final day of #MacGill25 here in Glenties!
📺 Watch at home: donegalcoco.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
@ndirishstudies.bsky.social @notredame.bsky.social
📸 by Johnny Bambury
📺 Watch at home: donegalcoco.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
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📸 by Johnny Bambury
This afternoon's final panel, chaired by Pariac O'Brien, discusses masculinity, media and power.
Kate McDonald, journalist at RTÉ.
EamonMcGee, Columnist, Father, and Donegal All-Ireland Winner.
Prof. Ian Robertson, TCD Emeritus Professor of Psychology
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Kate McDonald, journalist at RTÉ.
EamonMcGee, Columnist, Father, and Donegal All-Ireland Winner.
Prof. Ian Robertson, TCD Emeritus Professor of Psychology
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July 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This afternoon's final panel, chaired by Pariac O'Brien, discusses masculinity, media and power.
Kate McDonald, journalist at RTÉ.
EamonMcGee, Columnist, Father, and Donegal All-Ireland Winner.
Prof. Ian Robertson, TCD Emeritus Professor of Psychology
@ianhrobertson.bsky.social
Kate McDonald, journalist at RTÉ.
EamonMcGee, Columnist, Father, and Donegal All-Ireland Winner.
Prof. Ian Robertson, TCD Emeritus Professor of Psychology
@ianhrobertson.bsky.social
Stephen Donnelly at #MacGill25:
"The political debate has become harsher… social media is poison — lies, hatred, racism. We're left with a sense we live in a failed state. We really don’t."
He urged a "real urgency as a nation to have a balanced conversation about who we are."
"The political debate has become harsher… social media is poison — lies, hatred, racism. We're left with a sense we live in a failed state. We really don’t."
He urged a "real urgency as a nation to have a balanced conversation about who we are."
July 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Stephen Donnelly at #MacGill25:
"The political debate has become harsher… social media is poison — lies, hatred, racism. We're left with a sense we live in a failed state. We really don’t."
He urged a "real urgency as a nation to have a balanced conversation about who we are."
"The political debate has become harsher… social media is poison — lies, hatred, racism. We're left with a sense we live in a failed state. We really don’t."
He urged a "real urgency as a nation to have a balanced conversation about who we are."
Now underway at #MacGill25: Taboo Ideas to Transform Ireland?
What are we afraid to talk about — and why?
🎙️ Hosted by Jess Majekodunmi
🗣️ With Stephen Donnelly, health consultant & former Minister for Health
🎤 Seán Keyes , Exec Director of Progress Ireland
What are we afraid to talk about — and why?
🎙️ Hosted by Jess Majekodunmi
🗣️ With Stephen Donnelly, health consultant & former Minister for Health
🎤 Seán Keyes , Exec Director of Progress Ireland
July 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Now underway at #MacGill25: Taboo Ideas to Transform Ireland?
What are we afraid to talk about — and why?
🎙️ Hosted by Jess Majekodunmi
🗣️ With Stephen Donnelly, health consultant & former Minister for Health
🎤 Seán Keyes , Exec Director of Progress Ireland
What are we afraid to talk about — and why?
🎙️ Hosted by Jess Majekodunmi
🗣️ With Stephen Donnelly, health consultant & former Minister for Health
🎤 Seán Keyes , Exec Director of Progress Ireland
“We are a great people. I am a new branch growing up from the roots of your tree. I am neither green nor orange, and I am taking more pride than some of you on either side of this debate.”
Lata Sharma reflects on her view as a proud Northern Ireland native with Indian heritage at #MacGill25.
Lata Sharma reflects on her view as a proud Northern Ireland native with Indian heritage at #MacGill25.
July 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
“We are a great people. I am a new branch growing up from the roots of your tree. I am neither green nor orange, and I am taking more pride than some of you on either side of this debate.”
Lata Sharma reflects on her view as a proud Northern Ireland native with Indian heritage at #MacGill25.
Lata Sharma reflects on her view as a proud Northern Ireland native with Indian heritage at #MacGill25.
Panellist David W. Higgins, links fractured communities to rising discord among young adults, pointing to a “milestone recession” — the growing delay or absence of key life stages like housing, marriage, and family, now often out of reach until well into people's 30s.
July 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Panellist David W. Higgins, links fractured communities to rising discord among young adults, pointing to a “milestone recession” — the growing delay or absence of key life stages like housing, marriage, and family, now often out of reach until well into people's 30s.
Now underway at #MacGill25!
“Fractured Communities: From Disconnection to Discord,” hearing from Sorcha Pollak @sorchapollak.bsky.social, Gary Gannon TD @garygannontd.bsky.social, Claire Hanna MP @clairehanna.bsky.social, Lata Sharma, and David W. Higgins.
Lots to be discussed.
“Fractured Communities: From Disconnection to Discord,” hearing from Sorcha Pollak @sorchapollak.bsky.social, Gary Gannon TD @garygannontd.bsky.social, Claire Hanna MP @clairehanna.bsky.social, Lata Sharma, and David W. Higgins.
Lots to be discussed.
July 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Now underway at #MacGill25!
“Fractured Communities: From Disconnection to Discord,” hearing from Sorcha Pollak @sorchapollak.bsky.social, Gary Gannon TD @garygannontd.bsky.social, Claire Hanna MP @clairehanna.bsky.social, Lata Sharma, and David W. Higgins.
Lots to be discussed.
“Fractured Communities: From Disconnection to Discord,” hearing from Sorcha Pollak @sorchapollak.bsky.social, Gary Gannon TD @garygannontd.bsky.social, Claire Hanna MP @clairehanna.bsky.social, Lata Sharma, and David W. Higgins.
Lots to be discussed.
📢 “As we approach the 90 anniversary of Bunreacht na hÉireann there must be a radical change”
— Ivana Bacik, Labour Party leader, on religious doctrine permeating and dominating the text of the Irish Constitution.
#MacGill25
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— Ivana Bacik, Labour Party leader, on religious doctrine permeating and dominating the text of the Irish Constitution.
#MacGill25
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July 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
📢 “As we approach the 90 anniversary of Bunreacht na hÉireann there must be a radical change”
— Ivana Bacik, Labour Party leader, on religious doctrine permeating and dominating the text of the Irish Constitution.
#MacGill25
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— Ivana Bacik, Labour Party leader, on religious doctrine permeating and dominating the text of the Irish Constitution.
#MacGill25
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❔Has the Constitution atrophied?
This morning's panel debate the significance of symbolic change.
Attorney General Rossa Fanning points out that desiring change and deciding how this change occurs differ greatly.
#MacGill25 @notredame.bsky.social
This morning's panel debate the significance of symbolic change.
Attorney General Rossa Fanning points out that desiring change and deciding how this change occurs differ greatly.
#MacGill25 @notredame.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
❔Has the Constitution atrophied?
This morning's panel debate the significance of symbolic change.
Attorney General Rossa Fanning points out that desiring change and deciding how this change occurs differ greatly.
#MacGill25 @notredame.bsky.social
This morning's panel debate the significance of symbolic change.
Attorney General Rossa Fanning points out that desiring change and deciding how this change occurs differ greatly.
#MacGill25 @notredame.bsky.social
"People feel strongly about this issue, yet the shallowness of thinking is pretty remarkable…"
@sjamcbride.bsky.social and @fotoole.bsky.social's forthcoming book aims to deepen this thinking: pre-order it at arinsproject.com
@arinsproject.bsky.social
@ndirishstudies.bsky.social
@ria.ie
@sjamcbride.bsky.social and @fotoole.bsky.social's forthcoming book aims to deepen this thinking: pre-order it at arinsproject.com
@arinsproject.bsky.social
@ndirishstudies.bsky.social
@ria.ie
July 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"People feel strongly about this issue, yet the shallowness of thinking is pretty remarkable…"
@sjamcbride.bsky.social and @fotoole.bsky.social's forthcoming book aims to deepen this thinking: pre-order it at arinsproject.com
@arinsproject.bsky.social
@ndirishstudies.bsky.social
@ria.ie
@sjamcbride.bsky.social and @fotoole.bsky.social's forthcoming book aims to deepen this thinking: pre-order it at arinsproject.com
@arinsproject.bsky.social
@ndirishstudies.bsky.social
@ria.ie
‘What is beyond dispute is that the republic is the wealthy part of the island, astronomically so’
When asked how much they are willing to compromise economically to achieve unity 51% of tonight's audience says a little; 29% a lot; 10% nothing and 9% almost nothing.
@arinsproject.bsky.social
When asked how much they are willing to compromise economically to achieve unity 51% of tonight's audience says a little; 29% a lot; 10% nothing and 9% almost nothing.
@arinsproject.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
‘What is beyond dispute is that the republic is the wealthy part of the island, astronomically so’
When asked how much they are willing to compromise economically to achieve unity 51% of tonight's audience says a little; 29% a lot; 10% nothing and 9% almost nothing.
@arinsproject.bsky.social
When asked how much they are willing to compromise economically to achieve unity 51% of tonight's audience says a little; 29% a lot; 10% nothing and 9% almost nothing.
@arinsproject.bsky.social
🚨The final panel of today is now LIVE, with SamMcBride @sjamcbride.bsky.social setting out the case for AND against a united Ireland, hosted by Sarah Carey.
Not one to miss!
#MacGill25
@arinsproject.bsky.social
Not one to miss!
#MacGill25
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July 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
🚨The final panel of today is now LIVE, with SamMcBride @sjamcbride.bsky.social setting out the case for AND against a united Ireland, hosted by Sarah Carey.
Not one to miss!
#MacGill25
@arinsproject.bsky.social
Not one to miss!
#MacGill25
@arinsproject.bsky.social
“We’re seeing the autocratisation of democracies — and Trump is the best example.”
– Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin @donnachadcu.bsky.social at #MacGill25
🎤 LIVE from Glenties
– Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin @donnachadcu.bsky.social at #MacGill25
🎤 LIVE from Glenties
July 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
“We’re seeing the autocratisation of democracies — and Trump is the best example.”
– Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin @donnachadcu.bsky.social at #MacGill25
🎤 LIVE from Glenties
– Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin @donnachadcu.bsky.social at #MacGill25
🎤 LIVE from Glenties
📍"Caught in the Crossfire: Ireland, Trump, and the China Dilemma" is on now in Glenties, hearing insights from Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham.bsky.social, Prof. Mary Gallagher,
Bill Emmott @billemmott.bsky.social, and Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin @donnachadcu.bsky.social
Bill Emmott @billemmott.bsky.social, and Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin @donnachadcu.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
📍"Caught in the Crossfire: Ireland, Trump, and the China Dilemma" is on now in Glenties, hearing insights from Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham.bsky.social, Prof. Mary Gallagher,
Bill Emmott @billemmott.bsky.social, and Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin @donnachadcu.bsky.social
Bill Emmott @billemmott.bsky.social, and Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin @donnachadcu.bsky.social
Global power dynamics in focus right now in Glenties at #MacGill25.
Prof. Mary Gallagher: “Chinese support for the war in Ukraine has only grown. They don’t want Russia to lose — they’d prefer the war drags on or Russia wins, partly to keep the U.S. distracted by Ukraine.”
Prof. Mary Gallagher: “Chinese support for the war in Ukraine has only grown. They don’t want Russia to lose — they’d prefer the war drags on or Russia wins, partly to keep the U.S. distracted by Ukraine.”
July 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Global power dynamics in focus right now in Glenties at #MacGill25.
Prof. Mary Gallagher: “Chinese support for the war in Ukraine has only grown. They don’t want Russia to lose — they’d prefer the war drags on or Russia wins, partly to keep the U.S. distracted by Ukraine.”
Prof. Mary Gallagher: “Chinese support for the war in Ukraine has only grown. They don’t want Russia to lose — they’d prefer the war drags on or Russia wins, partly to keep the U.S. distracted by Ukraine.”
“If you have a culture with a fear of decision-making, you're never going to get anywhere.”
Regarding the public sector, host Sarah Carey notes that making no decision creates a paralysis.
She asks the panel: “How do we change that public sector culture?” #MacGill25
Regarding the public sector, host Sarah Carey notes that making no decision creates a paralysis.
She asks the panel: “How do we change that public sector culture?” #MacGill25
July 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“If you have a culture with a fear of decision-making, you're never going to get anywhere.”
Regarding the public sector, host Sarah Carey notes that making no decision creates a paralysis.
She asks the panel: “How do we change that public sector culture?” #MacGill25
Regarding the public sector, host Sarah Carey notes that making no decision creates a paralysis.
She asks the panel: “How do we change that public sector culture?” #MacGill25
🎙️The afternoon’s second panel at #MacGill25 is underway: “Ireland’s Business Model 2.0” is featuring great conversation from host Sarah Carey, Prof. Martina Lawless, Danny McCoy, Seamus Coffey, and Sean Finlay.
#MacGill25
#MacGill25
July 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
🎙️The afternoon’s second panel at #MacGill25 is underway: “Ireland’s Business Model 2.0” is featuring great conversation from host Sarah Carey, Prof. Martina Lawless, Danny McCoy, Seamus Coffey, and Sean Finlay.
#MacGill25
#MacGill25
Profs @brigidlaffan.bsky.social and Mary Gallagher discuss US economic instability and the concern this causes Europe, with Laffan stating Europe must avoid becoming locked into a presentism that ignores long term trends. Europe has reason to be concerned but is not alone in this.
#MacGill25
#MacGill25
July 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Profs @brigidlaffan.bsky.social and Mary Gallagher discuss US economic instability and the concern this causes Europe, with Laffan stating Europe must avoid becoming locked into a presentism that ignores long term trends. Europe has reason to be concerned but is not alone in this.
#MacGill25
#MacGill25
🌄 MacGill 2025 is officially underway!
We’re coming to you live from the Highlands Hotel in Glenties, where some of Ireland’s brightest minds are gathering to explore the big questions shaping our fractured world.
Follow along! #MacGill25
In association with @notredame.bsky.social
We’re coming to you live from the Highlands Hotel in Glenties, where some of Ireland’s brightest minds are gathering to explore the big questions shaping our fractured world.
Follow along! #MacGill25
In association with @notredame.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🌄 MacGill 2025 is officially underway!
We’re coming to you live from the Highlands Hotel in Glenties, where some of Ireland’s brightest minds are gathering to explore the big questions shaping our fractured world.
Follow along! #MacGill25
In association with @notredame.bsky.social
We’re coming to you live from the Highlands Hotel in Glenties, where some of Ireland’s brightest minds are gathering to explore the big questions shaping our fractured world.
Follow along! #MacGill25
In association with @notredame.bsky.social
Director Vincent McCarthy welcomes our speakers and guests to Glenties and Professor Mary Gallagher, Dean of
@keoughglobalnd.bsky.social opens this morning’s proceedings: the 45th annual MacGill Summer School is underway.
#MacGill25
@keoughglobalnd.bsky.social opens this morning’s proceedings: the 45th annual MacGill Summer School is underway.
#MacGill25
July 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Director Vincent McCarthy welcomes our speakers and guests to Glenties and Professor Mary Gallagher, Dean of
@keoughglobalnd.bsky.social opens this morning’s proceedings: the 45th annual MacGill Summer School is underway.
#MacGill25
@keoughglobalnd.bsky.social opens this morning’s proceedings: the 45th annual MacGill Summer School is underway.
#MacGill25
🚨 Counting down the hours until #MacGill25 !!!
July 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🚨 Counting down the hours until #MacGill25 !!!
📣 Speaker Announcement!
@irishtimes.com editor Ruadhán Mac Cormaic @ruadhan.bsky.social joins us this Friday at #MacGill25 to discuss "Has the Constitution Atrophied?"
🎟️ #MacGill25 begins in just 2 days. Register now: macgillsummerschool.com in partnership with @notredame.bsky.social
#MacGill25
@irishtimes.com editor Ruadhán Mac Cormaic @ruadhan.bsky.social joins us this Friday at #MacGill25 to discuss "Has the Constitution Atrophied?"
🎟️ #MacGill25 begins in just 2 days. Register now: macgillsummerschool.com in partnership with @notredame.bsky.social
#MacGill25
July 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
📣 Speaker Announcement!
@irishtimes.com editor Ruadhán Mac Cormaic @ruadhan.bsky.social joins us this Friday at #MacGill25 to discuss "Has the Constitution Atrophied?"
🎟️ #MacGill25 begins in just 2 days. Register now: macgillsummerschool.com in partnership with @notredame.bsky.social
#MacGill25
@irishtimes.com editor Ruadhán Mac Cormaic @ruadhan.bsky.social joins us this Friday at #MacGill25 to discuss "Has the Constitution Atrophied?"
🎟️ #MacGill25 begins in just 2 days. Register now: macgillsummerschool.com in partnership with @notredame.bsky.social
#MacGill25