A Shared Home Place

Join the Kennedy Institute for an engaging panel discussion exploring the central question: What does a shared home place mean to Ireland’s diaspora and for the island of Ireland, past, present and future?

Presented as part of the Government of Ireland’s Shared Home Place: Ireland and the World programme – a global dialogue launched in the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement – this program invites Irish people abroad, from all traditions and backgrounds, to come together to explore their shared heritage and cultural, place-based connections and the future of our shared island.

Moderated by Prof. Mary Murphy, Director of the Irish Institute at Boston College, the panel will explore how these diaspora experiences continue to shape connections to Ireland, to one another, and to Ireland’s evolving future.

Panelists will include Boston City Council President Liz Breadon; Niall Worn, CEO of TalentSensors and Board Member of the Boston Irish Business Association; Dawn Morrissey, Director of the Irish Film Festival, Boston; and Colleen Kelly, Director of Business Development at Shawmut Design and Construction and Board Member of the Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston.

This program is presented with generous support from the Government of Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme.

VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE

This event will be streamed live on the Kennedy Institute YouTube page. To register to receive a reminder with the link, click "Get Tickets" above and select "Virtual Attendee" as your ticket type.

DOORS & SEATING

Lobby doors open at 5:30pm for audience check-in. Seating is first-come, first-served. Some seats have obstructed views.

FOOD AND DRINK

Please join us for a reception immediately following the program at 7:00pm. Please note that food and drinks are not allowed inside the chamber.

BAGS

The Kennedy Institute reserves the right to screen any backpacks and bags brought into the building.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

Directions are available on the Institute's website. For GPS purposes use "Edward M. Kennedy Institute." Do not use 210 Morrissey Boulevard. Free parking is available in the Kennedy Institute lot.