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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.

"Life springs from death, and from the graves of patriot men and women spring living nations." — P.H. Pearse, August 1915 In 1803, Robert Emmet led a failed rebellion to overthrow British rule in Ireland. In 1848, a group called Young Ireland staged a brief revolt that was hastily crushed. The Fenian Brotherhood invaded British North America in 1866, and the IRB organized a series of unsuccessful raids in Ireland the following year. On Easter Monday, 1916, a small group of Irish insurgents launched a rebellion in Dublin that was quashed in under a week. While these four attempts to create an independent Ireland may have failed, they each gave rise to a powerful romantic narrative that captivated the spirits of the Irish at home and abroad. Out of sacrifice and tragedy sprang patriotic verse, defiant journalism, cultural revival, and eventually, Irish freedom from British rule. This exhibit features items from Rare Books and Special Collections and the University Archives that document the heroes, martyrs, and idealistic men and women who forged modern Ireland.

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Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.--

Learn the very basics of using the Python programming language.

Do you have an academic interest in South Asia? Do you want to connect with faculty and students who share your interests? Join the South Asia Group for chai and samosa to kick off the new semester! RSVP is required by Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Chai & Samosa is sponsored by the Liu Institute's South Asia Group. Originally published at asia.nd.edu.

Each year the annual Rev. Bernie Clark, C.S.C., Lecture in Catholic Social Tradition invites an exemplary leader in their field to reflect upon contemporary challenges to justice and the common good. This year we are delighted to host Rev. James Martin, SJ, a Jesuit priest and author of several bestselling books, including his recently released spiritual memoir, Work in Progress. Fr. Martin will join Suzanne Shanahan, the Leo and Arlene Hawk Executive Director of the Institute for Social Concerns, for a fireside chat to kick off the new academic year, with a conversation that we hope will inspire students, faculty, staff, and community members to pursue the joyful work of faithfully building character and the common good. Fr. Martin will be introduced by John T. McGreevy, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost of the University of Notre Dame. Join us Friday, August 28, at 4:00 p.m. in Andrews Auditorium at Geddes Hall. Reception to follow at 5:00 p.m. in the Geddes Hall Coffee House.

The Family Resource Center invites Notre Dame student moms for a get-together at Beicher Hall (light refreshments will be available).  Originally published at frc.nd.edu.