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Trove of Irish Civil War Letters Donated to Boston College

By Dave Lewis, Editorial Assistant
June / July 2018

May 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Six years after finding a box in her attic with her great-great-grandfather’s photographs and letters from his time in the American Civil War – and one book later – author of Yours Faithfully, Florence Burke: An Irish Immigrant Story and former educator Ellen B. Alden donated these artifacts of the early days of the Irish American experience to Boston College’s John J. Burns … [Read more...] about Trove of Irish Civil War Letters Donated to Boston College

Georgia Tech & Boston College Spar in Dublin

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
October / November 2016

October 1, 2016 by 2 Comments

Boston College lost a hard-fought game to Georgia Tech 14-17 at the 2016 Aer Lingus College Football Classic (formerly the Emerald Isle Classic) at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on September 3. The game capped off a week of pep rallies and tailgate parties at Trinity College Dublin, as well as an American Football Showcase, with six Atlanta high schools competing at nearby Donnybrook … [Read more...] about Georgia Tech & Boston College Spar in Dublin

Irish Scholarship Landmark at Boston College: 25th Anniv. Salute to the Burns Scholars

A special supplement in partnership with Irish America by Turlough McConnell
October / November 2016

October 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Since 1991, the Burns Visiting Scholar in Irish Studies program at Boston College has invited various academics and experts in Irish Studies to live on campus, where they teach, confer, and conduct research for their own projects. Every year, the scholars credit the program as beneficial and crucial in the development of their work. As the program turns 25 this October, we … [Read more...] about Irish Scholarship Landmark at Boston College: 25th Anniv. Salute to the Burns Scholars

Troubled Images at Boston College

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2003

April 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

One of the Northern Ireland posters on display at the John J. Burns Library, Boston College.

A powerful new exhibit of propaganda posters from the bloody conflict in Northern Ireland kicks off an international tour in Boston this March. Boston College's John J. Burns Library of Rare Books and Special Collections has assembled 70 posters of political and terrorist propaganda created during The Troubles, representing all sides of the war. "This exhibition brings home … [Read more...] about Troubled Images at Boston College

Troubled Images at
Boston College

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2003

April 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

One of the Northern Ireland posters on display at the John J. Burns Library, Boston College.

A powerful new exhibit of propaganda posters from the bloody conflict in Northern Ireland kicks off an international tour in Boston this March. Boston College's John J. Burns Library of Rare Books and Special Collections has assembled 70 posters of political and terrorist propaganda created during The Troubles, representing all sides of the war. "This exhibition brings home … [Read more...] about Troubled Images at
Boston College

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