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Irish Association of Professional Historians #IAPH #Skystorians

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The IAPH is the organisation for professional & graduate historians within and outside the academy. The #IAPH directory lists #historians and their related subject areas #Skystorians #History #AcademicSky #Speirgorm #Ireland #Research

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Ciara Nic Ionnraic PhD #Health #Research #SciComms @chendirl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
What we found was fascinating and you can read the full report here hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports... and the #Forum2026 agenda here hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports... #DeathStudies #Bereavement #Healthcare #Deathcare #Grief #Dying #Death #Palliative #Hospice
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Ciara Nic Ionnraic PhD #Health #Research #SciComms @chendirl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Each academic year this MHH Group showcases innovative work in #MedicalHumanities via lunchtime seminars. To launch the 2026/2027 season we welcome Prof Yakiv Bystrov on 13 Oct. This public lecture is free to attend, open to all but please register 👉 sl1nk.com/xscgn8q #MedHums #HolocaustStudies
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Irish Association of Professional Historians #IAPH #Skystorians @iaphistorians.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
#Historians may be interested in this role at #MIC. Mary Immaculate College seeking Assistant Professor in History on a full-time, fixed-term basis, commencing Jan 2027 for 26 months. www.mic.ul.ie/about-mic/va... #JobFairy #Academic #Hiring #History #Limerick #UniversityVacancies
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Irish Association of Professional Historians #IAPH #Skystorians @iaphistorians.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
FREE to @iaphistorians.bsky.social Members 👉 SAT 26 SEP 2026 #Dublin Email to secure a place. Workshop for professional historians. Learn how to optimise research with walking tours & about walking tours as public history research practice. #Speirgorm #Skystorians #Historians #JamesJoyce #IAPH
SATURDAY 26 SEP 2026 at the James Joyce Centre, Dublin, D01 WK44

A half-day workshop for professional historians interested in learning more about engaging different audiences with their research through walking tours, and about walking tours as public history research practice. With speakers from from the Dublin City Council Historians in Residence programme and Uncomfortable Oxford.
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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We are now receiving applications for the Anne Parnell Travel Grant. This year we have increased the value of the grant to €500. The application form can be found in the link below. Closing date for applications is 31 October 2026. womenshistoryassociation.com/grants-prize...
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The Anna Parnell Travel grant
landowner, and Delia Tudor Stewart Parnell. Michael Davitt’s proposal to establish an Irish Ladies’ Land League led him to propose Anna as its organiser as he had previously worked alongside Anna P…
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Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) @rgs.org · 07/09/2026
Geography teachers 📣 On 5 October, we're hosting a CPD webinar on teaching sensitive issues in geography. The session will cover topics like conflict and climate change, with a range of practical strategies to help with classroom planning and delivery. 🔗 Book your place: ow.ly/qi8j50ZJizG
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University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We are delighted to announce the line up for the History Research Seminars this semester. All welcome! Wednesday, 4pm, Hardiman Building G011.
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Joel Herman @joelherman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I'm looking forward to giving this talk on Ireland, Ulster, and the American Revolution at PRONI next Thursday, 17 September, as part of the 'Voices Across the Atlantic' Lecture Series. The talk is free to attend and is taking place from 1-2PM. www.proni.gov.uk/events/revol...
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Revolutionary Currents: Ireland, Ulster, and the American Revolution
Join us at PRONI to hear Joel Herman explore the points of connection between Ireland and the American War of Independence.
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Dr Paul Huddie @paulhuddie.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
@iaphistorians.bsky.social @smh-historians.bsky.social @societyarmy.bsky.social @fwwsoc.bsky.social Conference Tickets! Just a few in-person left, but plenty of space online. Join us on 17-18 Sept. in Dublin - In-person, €150 - Online/streaming, €25 Full details at www.ucd.ie/warstudies/e...
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'Empires and War' conference - UCD Centre for War Studies
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Dr Paul Huddie @paulhuddie.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
@irishhistsoc.bsky.social @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social @irishinstitute.bsky.social @iaphistorians.bsky.social @ria.ie @ssnci.bsky.social @icuf.bsky.social @sochistorywar.bsky.social @smh-historians.bsky.social @ucdhumanities.bsky.social @historyhub.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social
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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
What did poverty look like for your London ancestors? Discover the lives of foundlings, street children, workhouse inmates & others during this Week, 21–25 September 2026. Expert talks, walks, visits & practical genealogy help (in person or online). Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
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Journal of Women's History @jwomenshistory.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Ready to Fall into the new semester with some women's history? Our newest issue is hot off the presses! Featuring six cutting-edge articles and a historical practices essay, this issue, in the words of our editors, will "testify to the force of the stories we tell." Find us on Project Muse!
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Dr Martin Walsh FRHistS @tmartinwalsh.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Its a poignant week for the decedents of the 48 people who died in the Dromcollogher cinema fire on 5 September 1926. A century on its hard to comprehend how an innocent night out could end so tragically. www.live95fm.ie/news/live95-...
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Dromcollogher to mark centenary of cinema disaster that claimed 48 lives
A full schedule of events will take place this week.
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Historical Association @histassoc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
This compelling new issue of the Historian magazine focusses on disability history with articles that delve into sign language in Early Modern England, colonialisation and disability in the British Empire, disabled Wehrmacht veterans in Nazi Germany and much more. tinyurl.com/4nb48af8
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Irish Association of Professional Historians #IAPH #Skystorians @iaphistorians.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
With gracious thanks to Prof Helen Parr for an outstanding lecture to #IAPH members yesterday evening. Our apologies for the abrupt end to the proceedings, due to unforseen circumstances, no doubt the conversation would have continued for far longer had we had the chance. #Skystorians #HistEmotions
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Ciara Nic Ionnraic PhD #Health #Research #SciComms @chendirl.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
👇 this promises to be an insightful talk by Prof Helen Parr - register on eventbrite, link below. Friday 10 July 2026 at the Royal Irish Academy, Dawson St, Dublin 2 preceded by the #IAPH #AGM at 6pm
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Irish Association of Professional Historians #IAPH #Skystorians @iaphistorians.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
#AGM this coming Fri 10 July at 6pm at the Royal Irish Academy, followed by our Annual Lecture given by Prof Helen Parr on 👉 Remembering War in Britain after 1945 Book your spot through eventbrite: 👉https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/remembering-war-in-britain-after-1945-tickets-1992637252663
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Irish Association of Professional Historians #IAPH #Skystorians @iaphistorians.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Join us for #IAPH #AGM Fri 10 July kindly hosted by @ria.ie AGM 6pm followed by our Annual Lecture given by Prof Helen Parr @unioflimerick.bsky.social Book via Eventbrite 👉https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/remembering-war-in-britain-after-1945-tickets-1992637252663 #Skystorians #Historians #Speirgorm
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Irish Association of Professional Historians #IAPH #Skystorians @iaphistorians.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Join us for #IAPH #AGM Fri 10 July kindly hosted by @ria.ie AGM 6pm followed by our Annual Lecture given by Prof Helen Parr @unioflimerick.bsky.social Book via Eventbrite 👉https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/remembering-war-in-britain-after-1945-tickets-1992637252663 #Skystorians #Historians #Speirgorm
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Irish Association of Professional Historians #IAPH #Skystorians @iaphistorians.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
#AGM this coming Fri 10 July at 6pm at the Royal Irish Academy, followed by our Annual Lecture given by Prof Helen Parr on 👉 Remembering War in Britain after 1945 Book your spot through eventbrite: 👉https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/remembering-war-in-britain-after-1945-tickets-1992637252663
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Irish Association of Professional Historians #IAPH #Skystorians @iaphistorians.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Join us for the #AGM of #IAPH on Fri 10 July kindly hosted by our good colleagues @ria.ie. AGM commences 6pm followed by our Annual Lecture given by Prof Helen Parr @unioflimerick.bsky.social #Skystorians #Commemoration #Historians #MedHums #HistMed #Speirgorm #HSTM #Archaeology #War
Join us for the #AGM of #IAPH on Fri 10 July kindly hosted by our good colleagues 
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  #Skystorians #ProfessionalHistorians #Historians #MedHums #HistMed #Speirgorm #HSTM #Archaeology Image of muddy soldier boots
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Irish Association of Professional Historians #IAPH #Skystorians @iaphistorians.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
This coming Fri 10 July 2026 #IAPH #AnnualLecture by Prof Helen Parr @unioflimerick.bsky.social 'Remembering War in Britain after 1945' Free & open to all @ria.ie 👉 www.eventbrite.ie/e/rememberin... 👈 Preceded by #AGM 6pm #Skystorians #Historians #Speirgorm #Historians #History #WWII #SocialHistory
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Irish Association of Professional Historians #IAPH #Skystorians @iaphistorians.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
This coming Fri 10 July 2026 #IAPH #AnnualLecture by Prof Helen Parr @unioflimerick.bsky.social 'Remembering War in Britain after 1945' Free & open to all @ria.ie 👉 www.eventbrite.ie/e/rememberin... 👈 Preceded by #AGM 6pm #Skystorians #Historians #Speirgorm #Historians #History #WWII #SocialHistory
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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
For any writers out there struggling with the heat in the UK, go and have an ice cream, I insist. #WritingCommunity
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Irish Association of Professional Historians #IAPH #Skystorians @iaphistorians.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Join us for the #AGM of #IAPH on Fri 10 July kindly hosted by our good colleagues @ria.ie. AGM commences 6pm followed by our Annual Lecture given by Prof Helen Parr @unioflimerick.bsky.social #Skystorians #Commemoration #Historians #MedHums #HistMed #Speirgorm #HSTM #Archaeology #War
Join us for the #AGM of #IAPH on Fri 10 July kindly hosted by our good colleagues 
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.  AGM will commence at 6pm followed by our Annual Lecture given by Prof Helen Parr 
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  #Skystorians #ProfessionalHistorians #Historians #MedHums #HistMed #Speirgorm #HSTM #Archaeology Image of muddy soldier boots
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Irish Association of Professional Historians #IAPH #Skystorians @iaphistorians.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Join us for the #AGM of #IAPH on Fri 10 July kindly hosted by our good colleagues @ria.ie. AGM will commence at 6pm followed by our Annual Lecture given by Prof Helen Parr @unioflimerick.bsky.social #Skystorians #ProfessionalHistorians #Historians #MedHums #HistMed #Speirgorm #HSTM #Archaeology
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Tudorfp @tudorfp.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
For anyone contemplating a history research degree, or finishing one and pondering what to do next, Becoming a Historian by Penelope Corfield and @timhitchcock.bsky.social, published by @ihr.bsky.social in 2022, is an invaluable guide. I wish I’d kept Hugh Trevor-Roper’s short guide for comparison.
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Julia Irwin @juliairwin.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
If you're a historian working on global, international, or transregional topics in the (long) twentieth century, the series editors for INTERCONNECTIONS: THE GLOBAL 20TH CENTURY would be delighted to chat with you about your book project. uncpress.org/series/inter...
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InterConnections: The Global 20th Century
InterConnections: The Global 20th Century is home to innovative global, international, and transregional histories of the long twentieth century. We also publish cutting-edge histories of the US and t...
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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Would you like to attend the CAHG UK & Ireland Conference in London this July? CAHG UK are offering five travel bursaries of up to £200 each to help community archive and heritage volunteers, staff, and enthusiasts attend. Find out more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/cahg-...
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CAHG UK & Ireland Conference Travel Bursaries - Scottish Council on Archives
16 June 2026
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Wendy Lyon @wendylyon.eurosky.social · 11/06/2026
Finally got around to listening to that Eoin Lenihan Irish Times podcast and believe me when I tell you it is well worth an hour plus of your time #speirghorm
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 11/06/2026
Ink & Innovation - visit the @rialibrary.bsky.social exhibition showcasing some of the earliest printed books produced in Europe. Find out about ground-breaking developments in printing technology and the development of the profession in the 15th century: www.ria.ie/library/libr...
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National Council on Public History @ncph.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
New on History@Work. Olivia Errico delivers a project showcase on a exhibit at the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice, examining how small historical sites may be uniquely positioned to tell the complicated histories of the #UnitedStates in its #semiquincentennial year. loom.ly/3EawHLI
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Feminist Revolutions: interpreting the unfinished promise of the American Revolution
History@Work Project Showcase
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Irish Association of Professional Historians #IAPH #Skystorians @iaphistorians.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The IAPH encourage scholars and researchers to review this petition relating to the proposed changes to Research Ireland's commercial research focus. openletter.earth/concern-abou... #skystorians
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Concern about Research Ireland’s Strategy and Programme Plan
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Society for the Study of Nineteenth Century Ireland @ssnci.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Check out our wonderful conference schedule and join us for 'Intimacies in Nineteenth Century Ireland'! It promises to provide exciting new perspectives on old and new themes! @l19cmanmet.bsky.social @irishunireview.bsky.social @iaphistorians.bsky.social @efacis.bsky.social
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Ciara Nic Ionnraic PhD #Health #Research #SciComms @chendirl.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
If you are a #student of #History in #Ireland 👉 #CFP for #IHSA #podcast is open to 22 May 2026. Email ihsapodcast@gmail.com - a synopsis of your research & topic for discussion (max 100 words) - if you would like to contribute #Speirgorm #ECR #PhD #Undergrad #Masters 1950ihsa.jimdosite.com/podcast/
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HSTM Network Ireland #HSTM @hstmnetworkireland.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Delighted to welcome keynote Dr Juliana Adelman, DCU to our #HSTM 2026 Annual Meeting. The keynote: Milk transformed by science & technology: the rise of infant formula manufacturing in 20th-century Ireland will be hosted @unioflimerick.bsky.social 24 April 5.30pm #HistMed #MedHums #Skystorians
Milk transformed by science & technology: the rise of infant formula manufacturing in 20th-century Ireland. 24 april 2026. 5.30pm. picture of Dr Juliana Adelman
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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Intro to Researching at the National Library of Ireland 📅 Thursday, 23 April at 1pm: www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/intro… Join us for this free talk in the NLI's Joly Theatre introducing the National Library as a source for research.
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Intro to Researching at the National Library of Ireland
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Irish Association of Professional Historians #IAPH #Skystorians @iaphistorians.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
#IAPH is running an Oral History workshop on 25 April 2026 from 10am - 1pm ** ONLINE ** Excellent training for #Qualitative researchers too. Subsidised for Members. Places limited - email info@irishhistorians.ie subject heading ‘Oral History Training’. #Speirgorm #Skystorians #OralHistory #Ireland
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Charlie Lynch @charlielynch.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Just saw a Reddit thread in a search there. “What do historians do? How do you earn money??” Re the latter, you may well ask.
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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 31/03/2026
“As historians, we invite all Americans to join in defending the work of our colleagues in federal agencies entrusted with understanding and disseminating the nation’s past honestly and transparently.” Read The New Republic article by former OAH Pres. David W. Blight: ow.ly/QL9Q50YBi93
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Unhappy Anniversary: One Year Since Trump’s Brutish Assault on History | The New Republic
It’s a year to the day since Trump’s executive order on American history. It’s just as idiotic and offensive now as it was then.
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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 31/03/2026
Next week: the latest in the Society's 'New Historical Perspectives' book series is 'Organised Militarism in Interwar Britain. The Navy League and the Air League of the British Empire', by Rowan Thompson: bit.ly/474AbHq Published free OA & in p/back @uolpress.bsky.social on 9 April #Skystorians 1/2
Front cover of 'Organised Militarism in Interwar Britain. The Navy League and the Air League of the British Empire', by Rowan Thompson.
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 31/03/2026
Last chance! There’s still time to submit nominations for the 2026 Michel Déon Prize for non-fiction, with entries closing at midnight tonight. Readers, publishers and authors are all invited to submit nominations online: form.jotform.com/220372960158...
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The Victorian Society @thevicsoc.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Join us on Thur 16 April for a visit to St Bride’s Printing Library at St Bride Foundation. The St Bride Foundation Institute was set up in 1893 for printing education, with a strong social and recreational function. This visit will take us behind the scenes of Fleet Street. Tickets: bit.ly/41qeMp7
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Niamh NicGhabhann Coleman @niamhroisin.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Fascinating to see this research into bog flowers used in historic medical processes being explored due to its anti microbial properties! 🌷 phys.org/news/2026-03...
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Wildflower folk remedy shows modern potential for tackling antibiotic resistance
Scientists have proven that a wildflower steeped in folklore for its medicinal powers has genuine healing qualities—and the potential to help combat antibiotic resistance. Tormentil, a yellow wildflow...
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Ciara Nic Ionnraic PhD #Health #Research #SciComms @chendirl.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
👇 This looks like a cracking session for #Skystorians and #Archivists #MedHums #HistMed #HistNursing #HistMidwifery #ReproHist #Archives www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...
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Working with medical and mental health records
This session will explore the complexities of working with records related to medical scandals, terrorism, and personal trauma.
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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
To far right gobdaws defending ‘Irelands historical homogenous society’ a history lesson - do you know how many times we’ve been invaded or people came seeking safety - Huguenots for eg. Just take 1169 - Welsh, Normans, Flemings, English, Bretons etc landed on our shores & stayed. Homogenous, not!
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 21/03/2026
The Commemorations Grants scheme, funded by the Commemorations unit of the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (TAG), has opened for applications.
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Commemorations Grants scheme welcoming applications - Royal Irish Academy
The Commemorations Grants scheme which aims to encourage new local research and local history studies (local, national and regional) as a means of recognising the significant contribution of local his...
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Caitríona Beaumont @caitbeaumont.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Many thanks to brilliant @clodaghfinn.bsky.social in @irishexaminer.bsky.social for highlighting our #womensgrassrootsactivism project on eve of #IWD2026. Great to have work of @soroptimistgbi.bsky.social & #ICA acknowledged & remembered @whaireland.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...
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Clodagh Finn: A woman’s toolkit for change for the next 100 years
As we mark International Women’s Day, a new book looks at how women overcame the barriers and restrictions imposed on them
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Ciara Nic Ionnraic PhD #Health #Research #SciComms @chendirl.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
and though #IHSA now in its 77th year is organised for students by students, as a peer support, it always has some of the most interesting and intesectional #IrishHistory so watch out for 2027! Thanks to our organisers @maynoothuniversity.ie for hosting this year, a lovely event with great keynotes
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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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