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With the creation in 1992 of the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies, the University of Notre Dame became the largest program outside of Ireland for teaching and research in Irish language, literature, history, politics, and culture.

Now, the University will expand its study of Ireland and its place in the world with the creation of a center to study modern Ireland, made possible by a leadership gift from Brian and Deidre Clingen.

“The creation and growth of our programs dedicated to Irish history, culture and literature have been among Notre Dame’s significant achievements in its last quarter-century,” said Thomas G.

Burish, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost of the University. “Brian and Deidre have generously supported our Irish studies institute and many other initiatives at Notre Dame for many years, and I am deeply grateful to them for this latest transformative gift.”

Patrick Griffin, director of th