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Irish Studies at QUB
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Institute of Irish Studies at Queen’s University Belfast. An interdisciplinary research institute for all aspects of Irish culture, history, politics and society. See 'Lists' for more info. Find us at https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/IrishStudiesGateway/
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · Nov 8
We created an Irish Studies starter pack here: go.bsky.app/VDXWKgk
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 1d
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Naomi O'Leary @naomiohreally.bsky.social · 1d
The activist in the Áras: How Michael D Higgins shaped the presidency
My new piece (long read)
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The activist in the Áras: How Michael D Higgins shaped the presidency
What some criticise as an outspokenness overstepping the bounds of his office, others see as the outgoing President’s knack of speaking to ‘the beating heart’ of Irish public opinion
www.irishtimes.com
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Siobhan Campbell @poetrysiobhan.bsky.social · 2d
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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · Aug 19
John Hewitt Birthday Readings!

Presented by The John Hewitt Society as part of @belfastfestival.bsky.social in association with Poetry Ireland!

Monday 27 October 2025 @ 8:00pm
The John Hewitt Pub, Belfast
Tickets: £8-10
Book tickets here: www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/joh...
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Sam McBride @sjamcbride.bsky.social · 1d
Amid debate about Troubles 'official history', the Government denies ever interfering in official history books – but a file I've found disproves that, showing it “negotiated” with a foreign government over what could be said, to dismay of top historian.
Project could drastically change our understanding of the Troubles… but declassified file disproves claim about government meddling
In The Steel Shutter, a remarkable Troubles film made more than half a century ago, nine people from Belfast were taken to Philadelphia to sit in a circle and talk while being filmed by the celebrated...
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Martin Doyle @martindoyle.bsky.social · 1d
Colm Tóibín on The Poems of Seamus Heaney: For those familiar with Heaney’s work, the new poems will keep them going well beyond Christmas. But soon, the core of the book will matter more – the 12 volumes Heaney published in his lifetime placed in sequence.

www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Colm Tóibín on The Poems of Seamus Heaney: ‘A process of finding echoes and associations’
This book contains Heaney’s unpublished poems plus all those from his single books of poetry published
www.irishtimes.com
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Leanne Calvert @leannecalvert.bsky.social · 2d
How cool is this 🥰 My book is officially out next week! Here's a little teaser clip of what to expect 👇 @unioflimerick.bsky.social #HistSex #HistFam #IrishFamily #WomensHistory
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 2d
Coming soon!

Written by historian Leanne Calvert, @unioflimerick.bsky.social ‘Pious and Promiscuous’ offers a previously unseen glimpse into how ordinary people faced life’s most significant milestones as members of a closely knit Presbyterian community in the long 18th century Ulster.
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Elizabeth Boyle @thecelticist.bsky.social · 2d
Just arrived. The posthumously published book of my late colleague, Dr Colmán Etchingham. Thanks to everyone who saw it through to publication. We plan to hold an event in Maynooth to mark its publication (details to follow). Available to order here: boydellandbrewer.com/book/vikings...
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A copy of Colmán Etchingham, Vikings in Early Medieval Ireland: Church-raiding, Politics and Kingship (Boydell and Brewer, 2025).
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Elizabeth Boyle @thecelticist.bsky.social · 3d
Papers from the @ria.ie @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @scs-dias.bsky.social conference on the Book of Lecan, which took place last week, are now available to listen to on SoundCloud. Enjoy!
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The Book of Lecan Conference - Royal Irish Academy
During this two-day event in October 2025, speakers explored the production of the Book of Lecan or Leabhar Mór Lecain, its scribes and patrons, and the texts contained within the manuscript.
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 3d
A reminder that our next Irish Studies seminar, on Monday 13 Oct. at 4.30, will now be online only via Teams - please register at www.ticketsource.co.uk/institute-of...
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 3d
If you missed Alexandra Maclennan's talk this week on 'Cardinal Owen McCann (1907-94): die Roomse gevaar in apartheid South Africa', a recording is now available at:
youtu.be/QGWFd_CPtxw
Irish Studies Seminar: Alexandra Maclennan
YouTube video by QUB Irish Studies
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d
The Poems of Seamus Heaney review – collected works reveal his colossal achievement
The Poems of Seamus Heaney review – collected works reveal his colossal achievement
The complete works, including previously unpublished poems and expert notes, are brought together in one volume for the first time
www.theguardian.com
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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 3d
How to get away with murder in medieval Ireland. Duinetháide murders, where the killer didn't leave a trace or a body, carry all the intrigue of a classic murder mystery, explains Viktoriia Krivoshchekova @dias.ie
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How to get away with murder in medieval Ireland
Duinetháide murders, where the killer didn't leave a trace or a body, carry all the intrigue of a classic murder mystery
www.rte.ie
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EFACIS @efacis.bsky.social · 6d
Don't forget to register for next week's EFACIS Roundtable Discussion!
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EFACIS @efacis.bsky.social · Sep 8
Join us online on 13/10 for an open workshop on Celibacy in Irish Women's Writing, a forthcoming open-access special issue of Humanities that re-examines the role of unmarried women in Irish movements and literature.

Find a full programme and registration link at www.efacis.eu/content/efac...
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Trinity Long Room Hub @tlrhub.bsky.social · 4d
"While we know the manuscript spent at least 650 years at Kells, we do not know where it started its life."

Prof Rachel Moss (School of Histories and Humanities) explores the origins of the Book of Kells for @uk.theconversation.com.

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Book of Kells: exploring the evidence that points to Pictish origins in north-east Scotland
While we know the manuscript spent at least 650 years at Kells, we do not know where it started its life. Now a new book offers some clues as to its provenance.
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EFACIS @efacis.bsky.social · 4d
You can still register for the EFACIS Book Club session on 15/10! We will be talking about Michael Magee's novel Close to Home (2023).

www.efacis.eu/content/efac...
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EFACIS @efacis.bsky.social · 26d
Join the online EFACIS Book Club on 15 October for a discussion of Michael Magee's novel Close to Home (2023)!

More information at www.efacis.eu/content/efac...
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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 4d
Appreciated the very welcome opportunity to discuss the ongoing conversation about constitutional change as part of this new BBC series.

Listen here:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BORDERLAND UK OR UNITED IRELAND? Listen now Episode 1 - The Importance of being Irish Chris Buckler alongside lan Paisley and Michelle Gildernew, are joined by Colin Harvey, Colum Eastwood MP and Leo Varadkar.
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David Phinnemore @dphinnemore.bsky.social · 4d
Interested in what voters in Northern Ireland currently think about Brexit, the Windsor Framework and UK-EU relations?

Join @katyhayward.bsky.social and me on Friday 24 October as we present the findings from our latest polling with @lucidtalk.bsky.social

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Post-Brexit Clinic at Queen's - October 2025
Join us online for our latest Post-Brexit Clinic for updates on the Protocol/Windsor Framework.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
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Faber Books @faberbooks.bsky.social · 3d
The long-awaited, definitive edition of Seamus Heaney's poetry is out today, with illuminating critical notes and a selection of previously unpublished poems. Edited by Rosie Lavan and Bernard O'Donoghue, with Matthew Hollis.

www.faber.co.uk/product/9780...
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Dr Susie Deedigan @susiedeedigan.bsky.social · 6d
The wisdom that goes with Manchán is an immeasurable loss.

Thoughts with all who loved him.
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 6d
We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Manchán Magan.

A remarkable writer and broadcaster, his reflections on language, place, and identity captured so much of Ireland’s spirit.
It was a privilege to feature Manchán on the ARINS My Identity Podcast earlier this year.

Listen: bit.ly/4gTZ0JI
My Identity: Manchán Magan
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 6d
Due to circumstances outside our control (but not reflecting well on current US policy), next week's QUB Irish Studies seminar will now be online only.
www.qub.ac.uk/schools/Iris...
Irish Studies Seminar: Shinjini Chattopadhyay, Critical cosmopolitanism and Irish identity in Joyce
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 6d
CFP for Sofeir conference 'Irish Exceptionalism', Strasbourg, 26-27 March 2026
www.sofeir.fr/cfp-irish-ex...
CFP Irish Exceptionalism – SOFEIR conference – University of Strasbourg, 26-27 March 2026 – SOFEIR
www.sofeir.fr
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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 9d
What does it say about a society that valued poets so highly? Find out in The Medieval Irish History Podcast — back for a 3rd series! We are kicking off again with the inimitable @thecelticist.bsky.social @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @tiagoovsilva.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/1DTU... 1/2
Poets and Poetry with Dr Elizabeth Boyle
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 8d
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Joel Herman @joelherman.bsky.social · 9d
Listen in to a discussion about Ireland and the American Revolution on @newstalkfm.bsky.social featuring Patrick Geoghegan, Finola O’Kane, Eliga Gould, and Patrick Griffin. The episode airs this Sunday at 7PM, ahead of our conference next week. It was a privilege to take part in the conversation.
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Joel Herman @joelherman.bsky.social · 26d
Excited to release the conference programme for 'Ireland and the American Revolution: 250th Anniversary Perspectives'. There are only a few tickets left, so if you would like to attend I would suggest getting one as soon as possible. Attendance is free but booking is essential.
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 8d
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 8d
Robin Glendinning: Founder member of North’s Alliance Party was noted playwright and poet
Teacher, politician and Irish-language enthusiast wrote dramas that reflected on the wider politics of Northern Ireland
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Ben Tonra @bentonra.bsky.social · 9d
Terrific forthcoming event @ria.ie 4 November 1230-1430 "Irish Foreign Policy, the Troubles and EC membership 1969-1973" brought to you by the RIA's Committee for International Affairs and the Documents in Irish Foreign Policy project.

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The Troubles and the European Community: Exploring DIFP XIV (1969-73) - Royal Irish Academy
Witness seminar on the latest volume of Documents in Irish Foreign Policy, covering the years 1969-73. In this event co-hosted by The Standing Committee for International Affairs and Documents in Iris...
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Tom Hulme @tomhulme.bsky.social · 9d
brilliant thread
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Coates is Odd This Day @oddthisday.bsky.social · 9d
It’s 185 years to the day since a man called Thomas O’Conor wrote a report about a stone figure on a church in Kiltinane, County Tipperary. This wouldn’t be especially notable if we didn’t also consider what the statue looked like, because this was the first written use of the term Sheela-na-gig
The Kiltinane church Sheela Na Gig – a strange, naked, stone female figure, with one hand raised, and the other holding open her vulva. The stone was actually sideways when she was found, but it's easier to see her and her... features this way
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