Dr Angela Byrne, author of Irish Historic Towns Atlas no. 32, Ballyshannon//Béal Átha Seanaidh, talks about what new perspectives it can offer on the history of the town.

So lovely to hear from all the friends, family and colleagues getting stuck into this story. It's one close to my heart.

📻 📢 #Listenback to #IrishImperialLives with Dr Angela Byrne @angela-historian.bsky.social, who tells us about the Wilmot sisters in #ImperialRussia #Listennow wherever you get your #podcasts #irishhistory #worldhistory #russianhistory #empire #historypodcast #historylovers #womenshistory

📻 📢 #Listenback to #IrishImperialLives with Dr Angela Byrne @angela-historian.bsky.social, who tells us about an Irish maid's personal letters from #ImperialRussia #Listennow wherever you get your #podcasts #irishhistory #worldhistory #russianhistory #empire #historypodcast #historylovers

It's official - 'Finding Mary: The Untold Story of an Inishowen Murder' is out. I hope I've done justice to Mary Doherty's short life, ended violently when she was just 14. Available now at www.fourcourtspress.ie/books/2025/f... #irishhistory #nineteenthcentury #donegal #womenshistory #inishowen

‘A principled lawyer & honest man.' #OTD 1989 solicitor Pat Finucane was shot dead in front of his family by UFF gunmen at his home in Belfast. He was the 1st defence lawyer killed in the Troubles & his death was recognised as a blow to the whole judicial system. www.dib.ie/biography/fi... #DIBLives

Handsome and composed, with the attire & manners of a gentleman, it was rumoured that Queen Marie Antoinette herself appealed for pirate Luke Ryan to be released from Newgate prison when he was to be executed in 1782. He was born #OTD 1750. www.dib.ie/biography/ry... #DIBLives

#Archives #Census #Ireland

About time I introduced myself here! New to Bluesky. I'm in historian working with @historydib.bsky.social - do give the project a follow for daily reads on fascinating Irish lives in history! I personally mostly work on the 18th and 19th centuries, Irish women's history and Irish emigration.

'One of the great Irish bluesmen. His playing was exceptional & beautiful. We won't see his like again.' Gary Moore's (d. #OTD 2011) combination of virtuosity & soulfulness could mesmerise audiences & was much admired by fellow guitarists. www.dib.ie/biography/mo... #DIBLives

Although veterinary surgeon Aleen Cust was first in her class in 1900, she wasn't permitted to sit the RCVS exams due to her gender. Following passage of the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act she took the exam, becoming the 1st female member of the RCVS in 1922. www.dib.ie/biography/cu... #DIBLives

Agnes Mary Clerke is one of my top favourite historic Irish women in science! Learn all about her here:

“You have disgraced yourselves again. Is this to be an ever recurring celebration of the arrival of Irish genius?” (W.B. Yeats) #OTD 1926 audiences rioted when Sean O’Casey’s The Plough and the Stars was performed in the Abbey Theatre. www.dib.ie/biography/oc... #DIBLives