From Dublin to Boston: Cuala Press, the Yeats Sisters & a Shared Literary Heritage

Recorded February 5th, 2026. In this conversation, Prof Patrick Geoghegan (Director of the Trinity Long Room Hub) and Christian Du Pont (Burns Librarian, Boston College) explore the long-standing and evolving collaborations between Trinity College Dublin and Boston College, with a particular focus on the legacy of Cuala Press and the work of the Yeats sisters. They discuss how shared collections, archival partnerships, and transatlantic relationships help preserve and reinterpret Ireland’s literary and artistic heritage, shedding light on the cultural significance of Cuala Press publications, book design, craftsmanship, and the broader networks that continue to shape Irish studies today. A thoughtful exploration of how libraries, archives, and institutions collaborate across borders to keep literary history alive and accessible. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub