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J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

I just had 10 days in Ireland and I feel like the frog who temporarily escaped the pot of boiling water.

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

I’m just going to let the art speak for itself. If you’d like to learn more, or join our mission visit www.ighmf.org Thank you to Carey Weber at Fairfield University for arranging this amazing exhibit and video. youtu.be/Q1h1O1IuvM8?...

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An Gorta Mór, Selections from Ireland's Great Hunger Museum

YouTube video by Fairfield University Art Museum

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J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

It rains every significant day on this journey to build a home for the collection. Almost as if the heavens know the weight of what we’re trying to carry forward. Join us www.IGHMF.org www.fairfield.edu/museum/exhib...

Lana @lana-pearl.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

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They sure did get those Tate boys out of Romania, though.

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J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Still processing the emotion and energy of last night’s Gala. What a night for community, history, and hope. For now, here’s a moment that says it all — a stunning violin performance by Arav Amin. #IGHMF #IrishCulture #GreatHunger

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Loretto & I spoke at Groton Public Library on CT’s Irish Famine history—on the same day funding was cut for The Famine Early Warning Systems Network. Ignoring history dooms us to repeat it. Hunger & displacement still plague the world. We must do better. @celticscribbler.bsky.social #famine

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J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Quick resistance task: 😉 1️⃣ Google Gulf of Mexico. 2️⃣ See Gulf of America? Click the 3 dots next to it. 3️⃣ Tap Send Feedback. 4️⃣ Click Gulf of America → Inaccurate content. 5️⃣ Select Incorrect & type: “The correct name is Gulf of Mexico.” More reports = better! 😉 #gulfofmexico #resist

thomas w schaller @thomaswschaller.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

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If you have any way to do so, I hope you can all see the new exhibition at The Met Museum here in NYC: Caspar David Friedrich- The Soul of Nature : 08 Feb- 11 May . His technique and understanding of light , of course, but his themes, his ideas, his expression- just sublime .

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J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

First they came for the immigrants, and I stayed silent Because I was not an immigrant. Then they came for the poor, and I stayed silent, Because I was not struggling. Then they came for the journalists and protestors, and I stayed silent. Then they came for me And no one was left to speak.

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Children are often the innocent victims of war, migration, and ruthless policies. Daniel Macdonald’s Irish Peasant Children, painted during Ireland’s Great Hunger, subtly reminds us of the vulnerability of children in times of upheaval. #art #immigration #children #compassion #migration #fineart

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J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Famine exemplifies Glenna Goodacre’s ability to convey historical tragedy’s human cost. This bronze piece pays tribute to those who endured the Great Hunger, reminding us of their courage and perseverance. Explore its legacy at www.IGHMF.org. #IrishHistory #art #famine #sculpture #fineart

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J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Goodacre, known for her clay sketches and public monuments, used Famine to tell a powerful story in a modest scale. The sculpture captures human despair and resilience, making it a poignant reminder of the strength required to survive such dark times. #GreatHungerMuseum #FamineMemorial #fineart

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J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Glenna Goodacre’s Famine is a stunning bronze sculpture created for the Irish Famine Memorial in #Philadelphia. Though small in size, its emotional impact is immense, reflecting the suffering and resilience of those who endured Ireland’s Great Hunger. #IrishArt #CulturalHeritage #sculpture

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J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Visit the American Irish Historical Society at 991 5th Ave, NYC, to explore the powerful story of Ireland’s Great Hunger. Through stunning sculptures and illustrations, this exhibit captures resilience and survival. Don’t miss it! Register for the intro event here: www.aihsny.org #IrishHistory #AIHS

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Though we may feel abandoned, hope endures. Like our ancestors who faced unimaginable suffering, we too will overcome. In this Bluesky community, let’s support one another, share kindness, and find strength together. Resilience is in our history—and our future. #Hope #Solidarity #IrishArt #fineart

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J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Charlotte Kelly’s Abandonment (2011) captures the loneliness of famine and loss, a feeling many can relate to today. The muted tones evoke desolation, yet also remind us of the resilience of our ancestors during Ireland’s Great Hunger. Their strength lives on in us. #GreatHungerMuseum #Resilience

Robert L. Tsai @robertltsai.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

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Spent a lot of time the other day in front of Thomas Cole’s five-painting cycle, The Course of Empire, at @nyhistory.bsky.social. Posting “Destruction” today for no particular reason.

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J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Rewatching the Eras Tour on Disney+ today (Jan 20) and remembering that unforgettable night in Dublin with my daughters and nieces. Summer ’24 was a summer of hope, and I’m holding onto that feeling today. #ErasTour #Dublin

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

So #TikTok is back for one of my kids but not for me or my other child. The difference? She is on Red Note—guess her Chinese spy decided she’s in the clear.

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Mike Johnson’s decision to bundle a #TikTok ban with a foreign aid package is a manipulative tactic that forces lawmakers into a difficult position. This move highlights the Democrats’ inability to effectively counter, resulting in policies that do not align with our interests.

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Removed ‘Democrat’ from my profile today. Can’t stand by a party whose selfish missteps paved the way for an insurrectionist’s return and gave him an easy win by restoring ‘free speech’ with the #TikTokBan. This isn’t leadership—it’s failure.

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Explore the powerful Great Hunger in Art and Sculpture exhibition at the American Irish Historical Society in NYC, featuring works by John Behan and others. These pieces vividly capture the resilience and loss of the Irish Famine era. Don’t miss it! www.IGHMF.org #art #irishart #greathunger #nycart

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J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Alexander Williams captured Achill Island’s stark beauty and sorrow after the Great Hunger. In Cottage, Achill Island, a spectral figure in the doorway evokes the evictions and suffering of Ireland’s rural poor, blending haunting realities with the island’s rugged landscapes #art #irishart #ighmf

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J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

“The Ragpickers” by Henry Allan (1900) portrays resilience and dignity in poverty during Ireland’s Great Hunger. Their struggle mirrors today’s immigrants—facing hardship yet persevering with strength. Art connects us to these shared stories of survival. Visit www.IGHMF.org #irishart #art #fineart

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

4/4 Michael Farrell (1940–2000) used art to expose injustice. His Black ’47 combines Holocaust imagery with famine history, linking human suffering across eras. Farrell’s work is a bold call for compassion and remembrance. #IrishArt #GreatHunger” #fineart www.IGHMF.org #art

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

3/4 Farrell’s Black ’47 honors Sultan Abdülmecid, who sent aid to Ireland in 1847 despite British resistance. His act of solidarity reminds us of humanity’s potential to transcend borders and injustice. A light in a dark chapter of history. #GreatHunger #IrishHistory

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

2/4 Charles Trevelyan, a British Treasury official during the Great Hunger, justified withholding food aid, exacerbating Ireland’s suffering. His actions reflect the inhumanity depicted in Black ’47. History must remember those who failed to act. #IrishHistory #GreatHunger #irishart #art #fineart

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

1/4 Michael Farrell’s Black ’47 (1997-1998) confronts the horrors of Ireland’s Great Hunger. Skeletons symbolize famine victims, while discarded shoes recall Nazi death camps. A haunting reminder of suffering, resilience, and unity. Learn more: www.IGHMF.org #GreatHunger #IrishArt #fineart

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J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

This painting reflects the “real” Ireland—a repository of Gaelic culture, shaped by colonialism and poverty. Women, like the one in “Connemara Woman,” embody tradition, domesticity, and the enduring spirit of the Irish west. Discover more at #GreatHungerMuseumofFairfield www.IGHMF.org

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Connemara Woman with Red Skirt” by Seán O’Sullivan (1952) captures the essence of Ireland’s west. A rosy-cheeked woman in traditional dress stands against a rugged Connemara backdrop, symbolizing resilience, authenticity, and a deep connection to nature. #IrishArt #greathunger #art #fineart

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

It’s Christmas Eve, and this painting reminds me of home—the quiet, simplistic beauty of it. Wishing all of you a very happy Christmas filled with peace, warmth, and the comfort of home. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! Paul Henry’s “Cottages, West of Ireland” captures this feeling so beautifully. #fineart

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

4/4 The Heart of the Museum Standing before Derrynane, I saw more than a painting. I saw my home, my history, and my purpose. This is why we’re rebuilding Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum: to share these stories, these landscapes, and the art that brings them to life. It all started with this painting.

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

3/4History in Every Brushstroke Yeats painted Derrynane from memory, but it’s so much more than a landscape. Home to Daniel O’Connell, the Liberator, Derrynane holds echoes of Ireland’s struggle, resilience, and tragedy. Skellig Michael looms in the distance—a testament to history and endurance #art

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

The Artist Behind the Masterpiece Jack B. Yeats (1871–1957) is Ireland’s national painter. Derrynane is a striking example of his middle period. Bold, emotional, and alive with color, it blends memory and history. For me, this painting is more than art—it’s a window into Ireland’s soul. #irishart

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

1/1 Life-Changing The first time I stood before Derrynane by Jack B. Yeats, I was stopped in my tracks. Growing up in Kerry, this landscape was part of my childhood. Derrynane, not far from my home, holds so much history. I knew then: I would build a museum to share this painting and its story #art

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

2/2 Farrell’s work underscores art’s role in shaping public opinion and influencing political policy. By confronting historical injustices, “The Wounded Wonder” invites reflection on Ireland’s past, highlighting art’s power to inspire societal change #art #colonialism #irishart #ireland #greathunger

J. Declan @greencountryroots.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Micheal Farrell’s “The Wounded Wonder” (1997–98) employs potent symbolism to critique the Great Famine’s impact on Irish identity. The piece reflects Farrell’s commitment to addressing themes of colonialism and political violence through art. #art #irishart www.ighmf.org