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Brian Casey

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Historian of the Victorian countryside, agrarian radicalism. and 20th Century global Catholicism and female religious. Hon. Fellow Durham University Theology and Religion.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 14/06/2026
Beyond death: As cremation becomes increasingly common, new questions are emerging about where and how we honour the dead, writes Dr Brian Casey... jrnl.ie/7064897
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Beyond burial and cremation: How Ireland is rethinking remembrance
As cremation becomes increasingly common, new questions are emerging about where and how we honour the dead, writes Dr Brian Casey.
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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Glad to see my piece with @thejournal.ie on cremation and memorialisation published. jrnl.ie/7064897
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Beyond burial and cremation: How Ireland is rethinking remembrance
As cremation becomes increasingly common, new questions are emerging about where and how we honour the dead, writes Dr Brian Casey.
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Joe Cozens @joecozens.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
The National Archives are hiring a Poor Law Research Assistant (39k for 2 years) working on Paul Carter's AHRC project on poverty/welfare in Wales, 1834-1930. Deadline 16 Dec. www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Recently I conducted a survey of Catholic religious archives in Ireland and wrote a report for the Association of Leaders of Religious and Missionaries in Ireland (AMRI). Recently the report I submitted was published and accessible at this link www.amri.ie/wp-content/u...
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eilishgregory.bsky.social @eilishgregory.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
My current role ends in October: if anyone needs a temporary tutor in early modern history or as a freelance researcher please do drop me a line! I have over 10 years experience in teaching and a wide practical knowledge of working in archives in the UK and abroad.
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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
My article on the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood and the provision of health care in provincial Ireland, 1942-1970 is now in the March 2025 issue of @historicaljnl.bsky.social and is open access for all to read.
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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
a piece I wrote for @jacobinmag.bsky.social on the legacy of Pope Francis jacobin.com/2025/04/pope...
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Pope Francis Was an Amiable Mold Breaker in the Vatican
Although he had a conservative reputation in his earlier years, Pope Francis used his role as a world religious leader to campaign against poverty and social oppression, directly challenging the appro...
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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Delighted to finally share I will be starting as Historian and Archives Manager with the Dublin Cemeteries Trust, based in Glasnevin Cemetery shortly. This is my favourite place in Dublin and being able to write about its history and significance in Irish history is exciting.
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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Books always seem to take longer than planned, and this one has been no exception. It has been the most fascinating and conceptually challenging thing I've ever done but utterly enjoyable and fulfilling for the most part. A bit to go still, but I think some light is visible.
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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
The Dublin Diocesan archive is superb. One of the reasons is Noelle Dowling. Today, I came with mixed emotions as Noelle finishes and moves onto a new adventure in the archives world on Friday. she has done so much for so many researchers in a friendly and generous spirit.
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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Delighted to write for local magazine 'Ballinasloe Life' about my @durham-university.bsky.social work on the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood.
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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Delighted that the Irish Times published my review on Michael Albertus's fascinating book 'Land Power' today.
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Society for the Study of Nineteenth Century Ireland @ssnci.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
The SSNCI is pleased to announce the opening of its annual essay prize that recognises a piece of written work of superb quality on any aspect of nineteenth-century Ireland! This prize is open to early career researchers and independent scholars ssnci.org/society-for-...
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Essay Prize | The Society for the Study of Nineteenth-Century Ireland
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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
away we go again.
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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
delighted that my OA on the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood and the provision of health care in Provincial Ireland, 1942-1970 is open access with the @historicaljnl.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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The Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood and the Provision of Healthcare in Provincial Ireland, 1942–1970 | The Historical Journal | Cambridge Core
The Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood and the Provision of Healthcare in Provincial Ireland, 1942–1970
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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
and away we go again.
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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
congratulations to Daniel Curley for the launch of his book on The Uí Chellaig Lords of Uí Mainr and Tír Maine tonight.
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
A fascinating new Urban History article by Dr Daithí Ó Corráin (DCU School of History and Geography) and Dr Joe Rodgers (DCU Library) explores the destruction & rebuilding of Dublin's O'Connell Street following the Irish civil war, 1922-1933. bit.ly/3Zn6uhf @joerodgers1969.bsky.social
The cover of "urban history volume 51 part 3 august 2024" published by cambridge university press.
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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
page proofs are always exciting and surreal.
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