The Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies is a research institute dedicated to the study and understanding of Irish culture — on the island of Ireland and around the world — in all of its manifestations.
The Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies is part of the Keough School of Global Affairs, advancing integral human development through research, policy, and practice.
Authoritative, independent, and nonpartisan analysis and research on constitutional, institutional, and policy options for the island.
Established in 2020, the Clingen Family Center expands the Keough-Naughton Institute’s study of Ireland and its place in the modern world.
This joint project with Maynooth University is producing a comprehensive online database of the island’s Catholic churches.
Former Taoiseach of Ireland Leo Varadkar visited the Keough-Naughton Institute for two weeks in February 2026 as a distinguished policy fellow.
He served as a guest lecturer in the “Policy Lab: Borders and Brexit” course and spoke at a public event showcasing the work of ARINS (Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South), which is a joint project of the University of Notre Dame and the Royal Irish Academy.