This will be of interest to some of our members.

Really excited to share this front cover draft of my latest book (co-written with Alan Tate) due out in November on Lemon's Pure Sweets. Lemon's used to have a slogan, "You cannot eat a better sweet". This Christmas you cannot get a more beautiful book, full of wonderful images.

Our latest book review is now online. Thanks to Dr Elaine Callinan for taking the time to review it for us. womenshistoryassociation.com/book-reviews...

Congratulations to @lorrainegrimes.bsky.social on the publication of her first book which is now available with Bloomsbury www.bloomsbury.com/uk/single-mo...

Thankfully, No longer on this platform.

We are looking for a book reviewer for this brilliant publication by @leannecalvert.bsky.social. Please contact Judy at [email protected] if you are interested. emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Welcome to Bluesky, @fotwl.bsky.social ! I recommend a follow for this new account if you like #womenshistory

Tickets for my talk on the letters of sympathy sent to Canon Begley and his parishioners following the 1926 Dromcollogher cinema fire are now available through the link below. The talk is on Sunday 28 September in Newcastle West county Limerick. register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Mar...

Did people hear about the house in Drumcondra that has been putting thousands of books out in a skip the past few days. I went over this evening, it was bizarre.

Are you looking for guidance on the ethics and legalities of conducting oral histories? Join us for our ethics and oral history virtual training workshop on the morning of Friday September 19th from 10am - 1pm oralhistorynetworkireland.ie/event/ethics... #OralHistory #Ethics #LoveIrishResearch

💬Want to discuss oral history? Join OHNI at our upcoming free online networking event! This event offers a space for oral historians to gather to discuss ideas and meet other people involved in oral history. 📅When: Thursday 2nd October at 7pm 💻Visit oralhistorynetworkireland.ie/event/networ...

Some really interesting talks happening this month as part of the Limerick History Festival - starting with Dr Leanne Calvert emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

If you're in Limerick on the evening of Thursday 25 September, I'll be sharing research from my upcoming book on pregnancy and paternity disputes in 18th/19th century Ulster as part of the Limerick History Festival. Be lovely to see folks there! #womenshist #histsex #histfam

We are delighted to publish our third WHAI Emerging Scholars Blog. Thanks to Susan Curley Meyers for sharing her insights into doing a PhD. womenshistoryassociation.com/whai-emergin...

We have a new book review on our website this morning. Thanks to Cécile Chemin for reviewing this wonderful book for us. womenshistoryassociation.com/book-reviews...

Anybody in Cardiff that can help me. I am looking to find relatives of two daughters of Dr David Joseph Buckley. he married Olive Kelly in Nov 1926 in Cardiff. Their daughters Mary B Davis died Nov 1996 and Ellen Meecock died 1986. I believe they lived in and around Cardiff.

I am delighted to see this exhibition at 44 Connell St Limk. I had the pleasure of doing the research for it. Wouldn't it be great to see other buildings exhibited like this. To show that behind now, empty buildings lie a rich history whose occupants helped the city thrive at one stage.

Paediatric hospital to be known as National Children’s Hospital Ireland under proposals to be considered by Cabinet 🤬 they are turning the GPO into a shopping mall and now they refuse to name the new Children’s hospital after Dr Kathleen Lynn! #speirgorm www.irishtimes.com/health/2025/...

Making great progress with this project. And now I am looking for the publics help again. I am looking to source letters and diaries that talk about the fire. I have found some and hoping more will turn up hidden in drawers and in attics.

Women’s History Association of Ireland (promoting research into women’s history in Ireland since 1989) has left X (5.360 followers) Bluesky: @whaireland.bsky.social

We are delighted to announce that our second Emerging Scholars Blog is now available to read on our site. Congratulations to Dr Caitlín Smith for writing this wonderful piece. #spéirgorm #womenshistory womenshistoryassociation.com/whai-emergin...

This will be of great of use in identifying women publicans in Ireland. Guinness have already made its trade ledgers available online. In my own research it has already proved useful.

Delighted to have been able to attend this get together and to hear some wonderful papers. I am also delighted to be joining the @oralhistoryie.bsky.social Steering Committee and to work with some wonderful people.

It was lovely to hear Lorraine Grimes speaking at the @oralhistoryie.bsky.social meeting this week on single mothers in Irl & Britain pregnancy, migration and institutionalisation . Her research has focused on gathering the oral testimonies of women who suffered in the various institutions.

What an incredible first day at the Oral History Network of Ireland (OHNI) annual meeting! We had amazing presentations, engaging discussions, and powerful shared stories, all taking place in the Absolute Hotel in Limerick. ☘️ #OralHistoryNetworkIreland #OralHistory #Limerick #AbsoluteHotel

☘️ It's been a great start to OHNI's 2025 annual meeting here in Limerick! We've already heard from some excellent speakers and plenty more to come! Also been enjoying the beautiful sights of Limerick☘️ Follow and tag us at #OHNI25 #oralhistorynetworkireland #OralHistory #Limerick

It is great to see local history material being rescued and donated to a history centre who'll care for them.

Doing some research for the book I am writing and I came across the story of Dolly Burke who escaped from Cork Jail.

This will be of interest to many.

This weekend we've travelled across the County testing the new community collection app for 'Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage'. Thanks to those who approached to ask about the project and how they can get involved @heritagecouncil.ie @unioflimerick.bsky.social @limerickcouncil.bsky.social

We are delighted to launch our Members Directory. It showcases the work our members are doing across a range of specialisms. womenshistoryassociation.com/online-membe...

It’s Friday and I really don’t need to see the soulless, black-eyed husk that is Robert Jenrick staring back at me…

The Oral History Network of Ireland are now here on Bluesky. Make sure to give them a follow bsky.app/profile/oral... #OralHistory #speirgorm #Ireland #IrishResearch

Congrats to our colleague Prof Marie Coleman, who has been appointed to the Irish State Commemorations Advisory Committee

www.ria.ie/2025/05/22/2... The WHAI is delighted to see that Prof. Maria Luddy has been elected as an Honorary member of the RIA. Prof Luddy's contribution to women's history in Ireland has been significant. And this is an acknowledgment of that contribution to historical debate.

Diane was also delighted to see that the profession was stronger than ever, with some great scholarly debates over the two days.

Thank you @lornasixsmith.bsky.social & so glad you enjoyed it 😊.

VP Academic Affairs Dr Margaret Murphy welcomes the WHAI conference to Carlow College

@caitbeaumont.bsky.social. remembers giving her first paper to the WHAI 35 years ago. Delighted to have her giving the key note today.

@caitbeaumont.bsky.social grandmother is in this photo on the left under the arrow.

@caitbeaumont.bsky.social grandmother

Mary Anne Poutanen speaking on Irish women publicans in 19 th century Montreal

Susan Martin speaking on women's market space Cork and Dublin in 19th and 20th century.

First day of WHAI conference 2025 at Carlow College. Looking forward to some great papers over the next two days.

& after the hard work we took a walk on Sandymount Strand to show my Finnish colleagues the iconic Dublin chimneys ❤️.

Delighted to hear this - there are some amazing collections on their site.

Join us as we mark 10 years since the Marriage Equality Referendum with a vibrant, community festival celebrating love, progress, & pride! Family-friendly activities, New LGBTQIA+ guided tours, National Museum of Ireland– Collins Barracks Sat, 24 May 2025 🕚 11AM– 7PM www.museum.ie/en-IE/News/W...

Delighted to have been involved. Some fantastic ideas out there.

I have finally written the paper. It looks good and it was a great way to flesh out ideas for the book I am currently writing.