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Derived from the Irish proverb “Is ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine," which means “We all flourish in community,” the Dublin Global Gateway motto reflects the core focus on community.

Since the establishment of the Dublin study abroad program in 1998, more than 3,000 students have had an immersive educational experience complete with field trips, museum visits, guest lectures, sporting events, musical and theatrical performances, and more. These cultural programs enrich the study abroad experience and lead to a holistic and authentic appreciation for Ireland.

The Dublin Global Gateway was officially designated in 2014 and has continued to grow Notre Dame’s already impressive network in Dublin. In addition to the Dublin study abroad program, the Dublin Global Gateway offers internship opportunities, summer programs, seminar series for faculty and graduate students, conferences, and a number of prestigious research collaborations.

Since 2004, Notre Dame’s home in Dublin has been in O’Connell House, a historic building on Merrion Square which was once the residence of noted Irish Catholic political leader Daniel O’Connell. Its eye-catching blue door is open to all Notre Dame visitors. The space can host teaching and scholarly endeavors, and is a welcoming space to share a meal, study in the library, or join together in prayer in Saint Patrick’s Chapel.

Given Ireland's rich literary history, it should come as no surprise that the Dublin Global Gateway regularly hosts contemporary Irish poets, dramatists, and novelists, many of whom are eager to engage with students. Beyond the arts, Dublin also plays host to hundreds of large multinational companies including Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Pfizer. Add in world-class universities and libraries, and Dublin ranks as an ideal place to learn, research, and work.

For those interested in visiting the Dublin Global Gateway, please contact us.

Sustainability

The Dublin Global Gateway prioritizes sustainability and is working with Notre Dame's Office of Sustainability towards a Green Office Certification. 

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The Dublin Global Gateway is part of the University of Notre Dame’s global network. Notre Dame International oversees Global Gateways centered in Beijing, Dublin, Jerusalem, London, and Rome. The Gateways create unique opportunities for Notre Dame to engage the world and the world to engage Notre Dame through scholarly collaboration, undergraduate and graduate study, as well as cooperative programs with governments, foundations, corporations, alumni, parents, and friends of the University.

NDI also leads six Global Centers located in Santiago, São Paulo, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Mumbai, and at Kylemore Abbey in western Ireland. A simpler infrastructure, the Global Centers focus on a more defined geographical area to facilitate academic and cultural programming and exchanges.