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irishfamilydetective @irishfamilydetective.ie · 30/09/2026

Mise Éire premiered at the #Cork Film Festival #Onthisday 1959. The 1st feature-length film in Irish, it depicts events in Ireland leading up to, during, & immediately after the 1916 #EasterRising, using unrivalled archive with music by Seán O Riada share.google/5Wy1sAZOwulH...

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SF Giants Bot @giantbot.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🤖 SFGiants One final broadcast with Mike Krukow 🎙️ Tune in to @NBCSGiants at 12:05 p.m. to hear history 🧡

Graphic promoting Krukow’s final broadcast on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 12:05pm on NBCS BA

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The Irish Story @theirishstory.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

New article on the site by Dee Moore, calling for the preservation of Cork's historic Detention barracks, site of the imprisonment of leading Irish revolutonary figures numerous executions from 1916 to 1921. www.theirishstory.com/2026/09/27/s...

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Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Fascinating conversation today at Cork Public Museum between artist-archivist Barbara Diener and art historian Sabine Kriebel, who offered compelling insights into the exhibition, The Rocket’s Red Glare, which runs until 3 October at The Lord Mayor’s Pavilion. sample-studios.com/exhibitions/...

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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We're now accepting applications for the Hachey Professorship of Irish & Irish-American History! This is a tenured position in the History Department and the Irish Studies Program. Apply here apply.interfolio.com/194167 by November 13.

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Irish Historical Society @irishhistsoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A reminder that the next IHS meeting will take place Tuesday, 22 September 2026, at 7:00 p.m. This will be a panel discussion on ‘New Directions in the Study of 19th Century Ireland’, featuring papers from Dr Peter Hession and Dr Sarah Roddy (Chair: Prof Peter Gray)

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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Great to have John Minihan with us tonight for the launch of "Love, Life and Death: John Minihan in His Own Words". John discussed his photography (and life) philosophy with the editors, @irishinstitute.bsky.social's Gerry Diver and Declan Houton. A fitting end to the talks @ Beckett: Lieben

Photo taken from back of a lecture theatre. At the front 3 men: Declan Houten, John Minihan and Gerry Diver are sitting behind a table. Behind them is a large blue slide with the books title on them.

Book cover of "Love, Life and Death: John Minihan in His Own Words"

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Irish Studies at Boston College @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our own Rob Savage will be at the Trinity Long Room Hub on Wednesday, September 30, delivering a lecture titled "The Death of an Informer, London 1974" Find more information here: www.tcd.ie/trinitylongr...

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irishfamilydetective @irishfamilydetective.ie · 17/09/2026

Died #Onthisday 1970 Nora Wallace who with her sister Sheila ran a small in the shadow of St. Augustine’s Church, in the centre of #Cork City, central to Volunteer activities during the #IrishWarofIndependence as were the sisters rte.ie/culture/2020...

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Aidan Beatty @aidanbeatty.com · 16/09/2026

Submissions are now open for the 2027 National Meeting of the American Conference for Irish Studies, to be co-hosted by the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, 10-14 March 2027 acisweb.org/conferences/...

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ACIS National Conference 2027 | American Conference for Irish Studies – An Chomhdháil Mheiriceánach do Léann na hÉireann

Deirdre Cooper Owens, Professor of History at University of Connecticut; Organization of American Historians’ (OAH) Distinguished Lecturer; author of the award-winning Medical Bondage: Race…

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John Borgonovo @drjohnborgonovo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Packed rooms again for Day 2 of ‘Cork Histories’. Fantastic to host so many history lovers here at UCC.

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John Borgonovo @drjohnborgonovo.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Prof David Dickson gave a tour de force in his plenary address to close out Day 1 of ‘Cork Histories’. Day 2 starting now

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John Borgonovo @drjohnborgonovo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Great turnout for Prof Howard Clarke’s opening lecture of the ‘Cork Histories’ conference at UCC. The Aula Max is full and looking great.

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Working Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 06/09/2026

#OtD 6 Sep 1921 workers took over the Cork Harbour Board’s offices, hoisted a red flag, and declared a soviet (aka: a workers' council) in protest at the refusal of wage increases. Ending after hours of negotiations, the press found it "highly ominous" stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1066...

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 02/09/2026

The Annals of Innisfallen, which chronicle life in Ireland from before the arrival of St Patrick until the 15th century, will go on public display in this country for the first time 40 years today, in an exhibition that will open at UCC

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The Annals of Innisfallen exhibition to open at UCC

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Paul O'Donovan @paulodonovan.eurosky.social · 20/08/2026

The original gay rights and pride rainbow flag from 1978 has left San Francisco for the very first time and is in the sister city of Cork. Designed by Gilbert Baker. Very moving to see it.

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Prof Linda Connolly @lindaconnolly.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This “silence breaking” book, long in the making, is entering the world. Preorder here: www.routledge.com/Women-Violen...

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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Discover the story behind the Irish Proclamation. Printed in Defiance: Making the 1916 Proclamation at UCC Library explores how this iconic document was printed in secret. 📜 Original 1916 Proclamation on display 🎟️ Free entry 📅 Until 13 Sept 2026 Discover the document that helped shape a nation. 🇮🇪

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Society for the Study of Nineteenth Century Ireland @ssnci.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We are really looking forward to the SSNCI Annual Conference 2026 on Thursday and Friday (18 - 19 June)! Keep up to date with the conference details on our website! ssnci.org/annual-confe...

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Annual Conference 2026 | The Society for the Study of Nineteenth-Century Ireland

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

'Ireland’s new research funding strategy risks damaging “truly innovative and ground-breaking” discovery research while support for arts, humanities and social science studies may also be significantly cut, researchers have warned.' 1/2

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Industry-focused strategy ‘an assault on Irish research system’

Non-commercial basic research and PhDs in arts and humanities subjects at risk under Research Ireland plan, argue scholars

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Donncha O’Connell @donnchalaw.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

University staff say €4.55bn research fund ignores arts and humanities. Almost 2,000 sign open letter criticising Research Ireland for favouring industry and commercial interests. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

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University staff say €4.55bn research fund ignores arts and humanities

Letter to Min Higher Ed

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

The Political Studies Association of Ireland annual conference is coming to Cork in October (16th-18th). The call for papers is open now, papers from across the discipline are welcome. Information is available at www.psai.ie/conferences/... Please do share with interested colleagues.

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Just a few days left to submit a paper proposal for the workshop 'Elections in Peril' that I am co-convening with Daniel Stockemer on 13 October in Wroclaw, Poland. The workshop is co-scheduled with the IPSA Regional Conference. The call for papers will close on 1 June. www.ipsa.org/na/call-for-...

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IPSA RC23 Workshop: Elections in Peril

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acirishstudies.bsky.social @acirishstudies.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

We're gearing up for #NationalACIS26 in Denver next week! #ACIS members: let us know if you're attending & what you're presenting on! We'd love to feature faculty, postdocs, & grad students on our social media. acisdenver2026.com

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irishfamilydetective @irishfamilydetective.ie · 30/04/2026

Died #Onthisday 1968 #Cork born Iris Cummins. In 1915, she graduated as Bachelor of Engineering, becoming the 2nd female to graduate in engineering in Ireland & the first from #Cork, she also captained the Irish ladies hockey team - More

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IRIS ASHLEY CUMMINS (1894 - 1968)

In 1915, Iris Cummins graduated as Bachelor of Engineering, with honours, becoming the first female to graduate in engineering in Cork.

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Dónal Hassett @donalh.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Spent a wonderful few days with colleagues and collaborators of the Radical Humanities Laboratory at UCC. Great critical and reflective discussions and exciting planning for the future.

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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

After an incredible response from readers across Ireland, @irishbookawards.bsky.social are proud to reveal the Top 20 books, chosen by public vote from our anniversary list of 60 award-winning titles www.irishbookawards.ie

Room – Emma Donoghue
Fia and the Last Snow Deer – Eilish Fisher, illustrated by Dermot Flynn
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas – John Boyne
The Bee Sting – Paul Murray
The Spinning Heart – Donal Ryan
Unravelling Oliver – Liz Nugent
Poor – Katriona O’Sullivan
The Importance of Being Aisling – Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen
Ninety-Nine Words for Rain (and One for Sun) – Manchán Magan, illustrated by Megan Luddy
Normal People – Sally Rooney
Small Things Like These – Claire Keegan
The Secret Scripture – Sebastian Barry
Country Girl – Edna O’Brien
Asking For It – Louise O’Neill
Holding – Graham Norton
Trespasses – Louise Kennedy
We Don’t Know Ourselves – Fintan O’Toole
Girls Who Slay Monsters – Ellen Ryan, illustrated by Shona Shirley Macdonald
A Ghost in the Throat – Doireann Ní Ghríofa
Atlas of the Irish Revolution – John Crowley, Donal Ó Drisceoil, Mike Murphy & John Borgonovo

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uniofgalwaycasscs.bsky.social @uniofgalwaycasscs.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, @historyatgalway.bsky.social and Dr. Attracta Brennan, School of Computer Science, @uniofgal who have received funding from Research Ireland under the #COALESCE programme to explore Galway's institutional history.

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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Did you know that you can explore 1000s of materials (maps, photos, letters & all sorts of ephemera) by exploring our online catalogue: ow.ly/xSNg50YKtZQ Here’s a short guide on how to search the National Library of Ireland's Digital Collections to get you started: ow.ly/18KX50YKtZP

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How to Search the National Library's Digital Collections

It's easy to use our online catalogue: find out more!

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University College Cork @ucc.ie · 17/04/2026

80 million people globally claim Irish ancestry – why the release of 1926 Irish census records is so momentous Dr @ciarab.bsky.social, Professor of Irish Gender History, writes ahead of the release of the 1926 census. @csoireland.bsky.social

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80 million people globally claim Irish ancestry – why the release of 1926 Irish census records is so momentous

Plus, tips for your own census search once it’s released.

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

From paper to pixels, how the 1926 Census was brought to life. It took many years to conserve, digitise and index millions of records to get the 1926 Census ready for publication, explains @zoereid.bsky.social National Archives of Ireland www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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From paper to pixels, how the 1926 Census was brought to life

It took many years to conserve, digitise and index millions of records to get the 1926 Census ready for publication

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Elaine Harrington @walkerabroad.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Book your spot on #CorkLovesLearning behind-the-scenes exhibition tour “Printed in Defiance: Making the 1916 Proclamation” on Thurs 23 April at 3pm, @ucclibrary.bsky.social. @louiseoc.bsky.social and I are delighted to bring the iconic 1916 Proclamation's stories to life. libcal.ucc.ie/event/4507169

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Curators Tour of the 1916 Proclamation Exhibition - Lifelong Learning Festival 2026

The 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic is the foundation document of modern Irish nationhood. It is perhaps the single most important and most iconic document in the context...

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Tim McMahon @timtimothy87.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

#IrishDiasperialism Very interesting display coming next week at the @nmireland.bsky.social focused on the Catalpa Mission through which US-based Fenians rescued 6 from Fremantle in Western Australia. Links across Diaspora, Empire, & anti-colonial networks.

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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Explore the National Library of Ireland with Director Dr Audrey Whitty. 📅 Thursday, 9 April at 6pm: www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/direc… 🏛️ Meet in the Front Hall of National Library of Ireland, 7/8 Kildare Street, Dublin 2.

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Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

As the winner of the 2017 Bord Gáis Energy Book of the Year, "[t]his volume makes an important and innovative contribution to our understanding of the Irish Revolution" (Professor Senia Pašeta, University of Oxford). @drjohnborgonovo.bsky.social

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20th Anniversary Vote - Irish Book Awards

Sixty Books. One Public Vote. The best of Irish writing. For two decades, the Irish Book Awards have celebrated the stories that moved us, challenged us, comforted us and stayed with us long after the...

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Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

We are delighted to be selected as part of the #20YearsOfIBA Campaign of the @irishbookawards.bsky.social 📚 Vote for our publication on bit.ly/4dBscFM The 'Atlas of the Irish Revolution' is a landmark publication that presents scholarship on the revolutionary period in an accessible manner.

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Ciara Nic Ionnraic PhD #Health #Research #SciComms @chendirl.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

After many years of service to #IHSA Executive Committee 1950ihsa.jimdosite.com our wonderful colleague & Chair has stepped down. Wishing @sarahannebuckley.bsky.social our sincere thanks 4 encouraging & supporting next gen #Irish #historians #skystorians. We will miss you! #IrishStudies #Speirgorm

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John Borgonovo @drjohnborgonovo.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Fascinating papers from the next generation of scholars at the Irish History Students’ Association conference at Maynooth University. It gives one hope during dark times!

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UCD Archives @ucdarchives.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

We are very sad to learn of the death of Dr Deirdre McMahon. Deirdre was an historian nonpareil, as well as a staunch advocate for archives and archivists. She was a great friend of UCD Archives over all the decades of our existence. We will miss her. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Less than two weeks left to come see 'Celebrating 180 Years: University College Cork in Society' @ucclibrary! Come on in and learn a little more about the university's history and travel back in time to see how lectures used to be delivered using a Magic Lantern projector. #uccHistory #uccLibrary

Interior of a modern exhibition gallery featuring a large blue display panel titled “180 Bliain ar an bhFód: Celebrating 180 Years: University College Cork in Society.” The panel showcases historic documents, seals, and a medal mounted on a white backing. To the right, a wall timeline highlights key dates, and a bold red panel titled “Research & Innovation” presents text and images about institutional developments. The space has white walls, track lighting, and a polished dark floor.

Museum display case featuring historical scientific instruments and records. On the left, a brass and black instrument with a circular gauge is arranged in a wooden presentation box. On the right, a large open ledger book rests on foam supports, its lined pages filled with handwritten entries and numerical tables. Small printed labels and a descriptive placard stand behind the objects inside the glass case.

A museum display case containing vintage surveying and optical instruments. On the right is a large, early theodolite with a telescope mounted on a circular base and various adjustment knobs. To the left is a smaller, box-shaped optical device with a short lens. Both pieces appear to be made of metal with brass components. Red informational panels are visible in the background outside the glass case.

Close-up of an early photographic or projection device displayed inside a glass museum case. The object features a large polished brass lens mounted on a dark metal body with a small circular viewing window and hinged panel. Red exhibition panels with historic photographs and text are visible in the background, along with overhead lighting reflected in the glass.

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John Borgonovo @drjohnborgonovo.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Last week I was lucky enough to visit and deliver a lecture at the Center for Irish Studies at Villanova University. Thanks to Prof Joseph Lennon (pictured here with me and Hiram Morgan of UCC) and his colleagues for their warm hospitality. Irish Studies is in good hands at Villanova!

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