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The Delirium of the Brave: Sacrifice for the Soul of the Irish Nation explores how failed rebellions against British rule inspired a powerful legacy of Irish patriotism, cultural revival, and the pursuit of independence. Drawn from Hesburgh Libraries' world-class Irish Studies collection in Rare Books and Special Collections and the University Archives, the exhibit features items that document the heroes, martyrs, and idealistic men and women who helped forge modern Ireland.

The Delirium of the Brave: Sacrifice for the Soul of the Irish Nation

Drawing on 18 years of photographic research on the island of Inishbofin, Ireland, Professor Ian Kuijt (Department of Anthropology, Notre Dame) explores mantelpieces, homemaking, and Ireland’s disappearing history in this photographic exhibit.

Mantelpieces and the Mundane: Homemaking and Ireland’s Disappearing History

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Explore Irish island life through Ian Kuijt’s photography in a new Hesburgh Libraries exhibit at Notre Dame featuring 15 years of research on Inishbofin.

Hesburgh Libraries photography exhibit documents Ireland's disappearing history

Notre Dame researchers can now access hundreds of datasets through Dewey Data, available campuswide through the Hesburgh Libraries.

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Shamrock Series exhibit drew thousands of fans to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, connecting generations through more than a century of Notre Dame and Wisconsin football history.

Echoes of the Gridiron: Notre Dame Archives Brings Football History to Lambeau Field

The Hesburgh Libraries welcomed two new faculty members during the fall of 2026, bringing expertise to the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship and the Preservation Department.

Hesburgh Libraries welcomes two new faculty members for the fall 2026 semester

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Call for Applications: Italian Studies Library Research Award at Notre Dame

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Python for Absolute Beginners

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Responding to AI-Related Academic Integrity Incidents

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Dewey Data: Getting Started

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AI Literacy: Effective Prompting Using Gemini

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