Upcoming Events
9/18/2013 Brian Friel on Dancing at Lughnasa
On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies presents "Brian Friel on Dancing at Lughnasa," an Irish Film and lecture after by Dr. Janet Lowery, UST English Department in Cullen Hall at 7:30 pm.

10/2/2013 Genetic Genealogy
On Wednesday, October 2, 2013 the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies will host "Genetic Genealogy: Discussion, Debate and DNA," an Irish history lecture by Dr. Catherine Swift, Irish Visiting Lecturer through ICUSTA (International Colleges and Universities of St. Thomas), Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Ireland in Cullen Hall at 7:30 pm.

11/14/2013 Northern Ireland Conflict & Peace
On Thursday, November 14, 2013 the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studieswill host "Northern Ireland Conflict and Peace: Lessons Learned," by Rev. Harold Good, former President of the Methodist Church of Ireland and award-winning peacemaker (and 2013 Irish Gala Honoree) in Cullen Hall at 7:30 pm.

11/22/2013 Annual Irish Gala
Gather for the Annual Irish Gala benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies. Don't miss an evening of festive Irish entertainment, delicious food and an all around lively celebration!

12/8/2013 Celtic Christmas Carols
Slip back in time and savor the holiday season as it has been celebrated for centuries among the Celtic countries, with dance, song, music and storytelling in the magical performance of “Celtic Christmas Carols with Danny O’Flaherty.”

3/17/2014 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
St. Patrick’s Day Mass Celebrated by His Eminence Daniel N. Cardinal DiNardo at 10:30 am in the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum Blvd, and Brunch following Mass in the Jerabeck Gymnasium, 4000 Mt. Vernon; contact Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu for reservations; $25 in advance by March 10, 2014; $30 at the door.

Irish Student Life

Irish Student Life  

Join the Irish Club, take Irish language courses, study abroad in Ireland and Northern Ireland or earn a Minor or Master of Liberal Arts graduate concentration in Irish Studies.

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Events & Lectures

Events & Lectures  

The Center sponsors lectures and cultural events, such as St. Patrick’s Day, storytellers and lively concerts.
 

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Center for Irish Studies
The William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies at the University of St. Thomas in Houston is the only Irish Studies academic program in the Southwest. The Center serves as a focal point for the study and appreciation of Irish and Northern Irish history, literature, politics, law, language, music, art, drama, culture and society.
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William J. Flynn
Center for Irish Studies
3800 Montrose Blvd.
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William J. Flynn
Center for Irish Studies
4206 Yoakum Blvd. 
Houston, Texas 77006
     
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