People
Since 1991, the Burns Visiting Scholar in Irish Studies program has brought to Boston College a long and distinguished series of academics, writers, artists, journalists, librarians, and notable public figures who have made significant contributions to Irish cultural and intellectual life. Burns Visiting Scholars teach courses, offer public lectures, and engage with the rich resources of the John J. Burns Library in their ongoing research, writing, and creative endeavors.
Spring 2026
Ray Cashman
Fall 2025
Eve Watson
Spring 2025
Caoimhe Nic Dháibhéid
Fall 2024
Patricia Palmer
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Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
Claire Connolly
Spring 2023
Eunan O'Halpin
Fall 2022
Paul Murray
Fall 2021 / Spring 2022
James Kelly
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Fall 2020
ÉilÃs Nà Dhuibhne
Fall 2019 / Spring 2020
Guy Beiner
Spring 2019
Patrick Lonergan
Fall 2018
Ciaran O'Neill
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Spring 2018
Jason Knirck
Fall 2017
Lauren Arrington
Spring 2017
Kevin Barry
Fall 2016
Louis de Paor
Affiliated Scholars
Marcus Breen
Associate Professor of the Practice of Communications
Scott T. Cummings
Professor of Theatre
Christian Dupont
Burns Librarian and Associate University Librarian for Special Collections
Richard Kearney
Charles Seelig Professor of Philosophy
Dermot Moran
Professor of Philosophy; Joseph Chair in Catholic Philosophy
Michael Naughton
Evelyn J. and Robert A. Ferris Professor of Physics
Phillip O'Leary
Professor Emeritus
Kevin O'Neill
Associate Professor, Retired
Erin Scheopner
History Liaison