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David Ryan

@ryangenealogy.bsky.social

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Historian/genealogist. APG board member. Recently completed MA Public History and Cultural Heritage in University of Limerick. Passionate about heritage, oral history and anything that connects to our past.

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David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 2h

It was great to be invited to the civic reception to celebrate 80 years of Cork Public Museum. The curator, Dan Breen, and his staff deserve the recognition for all their hard work #Cork #Museums

David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 4h

And this is why you've been banned from every record store in Canada

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David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 8h

Have a question you want to ask about oral histories or just feel like chatting with other oral historians? All welcome to this free online meet up this Thursday 7pm #OralHistory

Oral History Network Ireland @oralhistoryie.bsky.social · Sep 15

📢Save the new date!📢

OHNI's 'Ask an Oral Historian' online session has moved from Thursday 2nd October to Thursday 16th October.

🗓️Please update your calendars and join us then for this free event.

oralhistorynetworkireland.ie/event/networ...

#OralHistory #AskAnOralHistorian #SharedStories #Free

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) @dri.ie · 2d

We are thrilled to announce a very special event in anticipation of World Digital Preservation Day #WDPD25 as we hold an "In Conversation" webinar with Jefferson Bailey from the Internet Archive.

🗓️ Wednesday 28 October 2025
🕒 3.00-4.15pm Irish Time
📩 Please register here: dri.ie/events/dri-i...

Webinar featuring DRI in discussion with Dr. Jefferson Bailey from the Internet Archive.

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David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 8h

I guess it decided to use the tradesman's entrance

David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 11h

That's what you get for going on away missions while hungover

David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 12h

This is very inspiring stuff Coach. I'm just not sure if the peewee hockey team are ready for it as a half time pep talk. Shouldn't you start with something simpler. Like creative ways to insult the referees parentage?

David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 1d

*eels

David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 1d

You should know better by now than to ask Morn @annoyedobrien.bsky.social. It always turns into some long winded story.

David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 1d

The universe implodes

David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 1d

Is that the amount of energy Willie has left after Thanksgiving dinner?

David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 1d

I'm sure it'll be fine Chief. It's not like there's anything thin and narrow swimming around there that might decide to gain entry through any available cavities. By the way while you're down there Morn asked that you keep an eye for some of his ceti ells who escaped the other day.

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David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 1d

Did you swap Willie's migraine meds with some of those pink tablets Nu'Daq borrowed from Meemaw? Those will help Willie see the fifth dimension alright. Is he hearing colours yet?

David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 1d

He's probably afraid his genetically engineered stamina will mean he finishes too quickly and that you would be disappointed. Perhaps you need to teach him to slow down while packing fudge and just enjoy it.

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David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 1d

Have you guys considered some sort of custody agreement with Kirk?

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David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 1d

You've eaten worse.

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David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 1d

The bit that stands out for me is his complaint about a small crown. If they had photoshopped in some gaudy giant gold tiara he would have been overjoyed.

David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 1d

Edible might be stretching it. But that's never stopped Alf

David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 1d

Every planet has a deep south somewhere

David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 2d

Blame @annoyedobrien.bsky.social. He keeps forgetting to upload the latest software patch that has the up to date name spellings for all crew.

David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 2d

Scientists are reported to be fascinated and horrified by this discovery

David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 2d

Is @theolalfer.bsky.social still feuding with those raccoons? It was a mistake to take them on in their natural habitat by the dumpsters behind Wendy's. He should have listened to your advice on tactics and chosen a better battlefield. Reheated leftovers aren't worth it.

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David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 2d

One of these days @rockinriker.bsky.social might learn something besides Nightbird

David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 2d

I think Dr Bashir might be coming down with something. He's suddenly gotten very flushed in the face and seems to be having trouble walking. Maybe too much excitement. You know how much he enjoys packing fudge.

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David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 2d

That's very inspirational Coach. And definitely something Morn needed to hear after 36 hours and counting sitting on the toilet.