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Writer and historian focusing on the Irish revolutionary period šāļø
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University College Cork
about 9 hours ago
The Irish Revolution: How the diaspora helped make independence an international affair Daniel Mulhall reviews Professor Dermot Keogh's final book, co-edited with Dr Mervyn OāDriscoll and Owen McGee.
@corkup.bsky.social
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The Irish Revolution: How the diaspora helped make independence an international affair
New collection of essays dwells comprehensively on role of Irish overseas during revolutionary period
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/review/2026/01/09/the-irish-revolution-how-the-diaspora-helped-make-independence-an-international-affair/
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Alison Martin
Royal Irish Academy
1 day ago
A Library Lunchtime Lecture by one of the exhibition's curators, Dr
@emilymfg.bsky.social
, will take place on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 1pm. More information about this lecture and booking details are available on the RIA website:
www.ria.ie/events/libra...
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Library Lunchtime Lecture: The Art & Life of Casimir Markievicz, a Polish Artist in Bohemian Dublin, 1903-13 - Royal Irish Academy
A Library Lunchtime Lecture to accompany a panel exhibition,Ā Casimir Markievicz ā A Polish Artist in Bohemian Dublin (1903-1913),Ā organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in DublinĀ and hoste...
https://www.ria.ie/events/library-lunchtime-lecture-the-art-life-of-casimir-markievicz-a-polish-artist-in-bohemian-dublin-1903-13/
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Peter Farrelly
3 days ago
Open to anyone from any discipline from anywhere around the world. Please share with anyone interested ā¤ļø
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Alison Martin
Irish Studies at QUB
about 1 month ago
On Friday 16 January we will be hosting a one-day conference on LABOUR POLITICS IN WEST BELFAST, 1918-83. Free event - all welcome (in-person and online).
www.ticketsource.co.uk/institute-of...
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QUB this morning āļø
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There are many Titanic documentaries out there and rightly so but this recent docuseries on the BBC was excellent
www.dailymail.co.uk/tv/article-1...
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BBC fans 'left with goosebumps' by 'enthralling' Titanic docuseries
A new BBC docuseries about the most famous maritime disaster in history - the sinking of the Titanic - has been wowing viewers after its release on December 28.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tv/article-15424327/BBC-goosebumps-enthralling-Titanic-docuseries-performances.html
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Alison Martin
William Sheehan
7 days ago
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
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Diarmaid Ferriter: Hereās one thing to look forward to this year ā the release of the 1926 Census
Opening of this material will facilitate much research, and for many the chance to place our own family story in context
https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/01/02/diarmaid-ferriter-heres-one-thing-to-look-forward-to-this-year-the-release-of-the-1926-census/
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1/2āØĀ 2025 RoundāUp:Ā Ā History highlights As the year wraps up, Iāve been reflecting on some of the historical projects I was lucky enough to work on. Here are a few highlights:
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Alison Martin
Helena Fitzgerald
9 days ago
and forgive us our emails, as we forgive those who email against us
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A great afternoon visiting Dublin post Christmas
10 days ago
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A great afternoon visiting Dublin post Christmas
11 days ago
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Alison Martin
History at Queen's University Belfast
11 days ago
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A new Titanic docu-drama made by the BBC which recreates survivorsā stories.
www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
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Docu-drama Titanic Sinks Tonight creatives on recreating the survivors' stories -
The series features extensive research and real life testimony from the survivors of the Titanic, recreated by a cast of actors
https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/mediapacks/titanic-sinks-tonight
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This is interesting
www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
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Paul Mescal would āloveā to one day play Michael Collins, actor says
Speaking at Irish premier of Hamnet, the star conceded āLiam Neeson did a great jobā playing the IRA leader
https://www.irishnews.com/news/northern-ireland/paul-mescal-would-love-to-one-day-play-michael-collins-actor-says-OF7XB2O6SVO7XCWIBEKQHVGHYY/
25 days ago
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Just to say always happy to have coffee with anyone around Belfast who is involved in the History world. šGet in touch if youād like to connect.
25 days ago
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Alison Martin
Peter Farrelly
about 1 month ago
Great to see
@alisonmartin.bsky.social
talk with me on Talking History has been featured on the Irish History Reddit page. Fully deserved šš . Definitely of interest for those with an interest in Irish History
#history
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From the IrishHistory community on Reddit: Talking History Ep. 2 | The Treaty: The Forgotten Michael Collins Film
Explore this post and more from the IrishHistory community
https://www.reddit.com/r/IrishHistory/comments/1pfoh5k/talking_history_ep_2_the_treaty_the_forgotten/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
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Pleased to say that next month Iāll be joining The Bike Shed-a live Twitter/X space as a guest. Discussing some of my History research. More info soonā¦
about 1 month ago
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The Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed on this day in 1921. Cartoon by David Low, āThe Joy-Jig-Jazzā depicting Collins and Lloyd George.
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The Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed on this day in 1921. Cartoon by David Low, āThe Joy-Jig-Jazzā depicting Collins and Lloyd George.
about 1 month ago
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Peter Farrelly
about 1 month ago
It's a fantastic watch. Also available on podcast on Spotify and Amazon. The Uncharted Podcast
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Hi everyone, just another little plug for my talk The Treaty: The Forgotten Michael Collins Film
youtu.be/3VUwGlZQoFU?siā¦
via @YouTub
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Talking History Ep. 2 | The Treaty: The Forgotten Michael Collins Film
YouTube video by Peter Farrelly
https://youtu.be/3VUwGlZQoFU?siā¦
about 1 month ago
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Alison Martin
Peter Farrelly
about 1 month ago
History seminar series at
@qubhistory.bsky.social
Yours truly will present this Friday on Opposition to Thatcher's Poll Tax. Sign up information š. Please share with anyone interested in attending.
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QUB History Seminar: Peter Farrelly
Peter Farrelly will present his paper: 'The Tory Titanic - Civic Societyās Opposition to the Poll Tax!'
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qub-history-seminar-peter-farrelly-tickets-1975265803190?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Alison Martin
Hugh Jones
about 2 months ago
Here's a
#HigherEducationPostcard
of
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
If you like this image, please retweet it - remember, BlueSky has
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āØGreat to attend the launch of Confluences of Law and History (edited by Niamh Howlin and Felix Larkin) last night at QUB.
about 2 months ago
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Alison Martin
History at Queen's University Belfast
2 months ago
AHRC Awards for PhD study in Arts and Humanities at QUB (starting Sept. 2026) are now advertised at
www.qub.ac.uk/Study/postgr...
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Coming up to 200 views for this. Thank you!
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2 months ago
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Alison Martin
Peter Farrelly
2 months ago
The Treaty: The forgotten Michael Collins Film. Fantastic talk by
@alisonmartin.bsky.social
on my Talking history podcast. Plenty of top historical talks to come from many scholars. If anyone is interested please just let me know and please share with anyone interested.
#history
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Talking History Ep. 2 | The Treaty: The Forgotten Michael Collins Film
YouTube video by Peter Farrelly
https://youtu.be/3VUwGlZQoFU?si=xUX7OmAerpBXe6d0
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If you are interested in Irish History, political drama or even the early career of actor Brendan Gleason then check out this recording of my talk on āThe Treaty- the forgotten Michael Collins film.ā Thanks for all the views so far!
youtu.be/3VUwGlZQoFU
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Talking History Ep. 2 | The Treaty: The Forgotten Michael Collins Film
YouTube video by Peter Farrelly
https://youtu.be/3VUwGlZQoFU
2 months ago
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Delighted to share my talkĀ āThe Treaty- the forgotten Michael Collins filmā This made for TV film was rel in 1991 and starred Brendan Gleason as Michael Collins. Please give it a watch and shareĀ if you are interested š„š¬
youtu.be/3VUwGlZQoFU
3 months ago
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Hi guys, Iāve finally joined BlueSky and Iām delighted to share a new History talk entitled āThe Treaty-the forgotten Michael Collins filmā Many thanks to
@pfarrelly2025.bsky.social
for recording and for the q&a afterwards
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