Dr Máire McCafferty
@mairemccafferty.bsky.social
PhD in History of Irish language summer colleges, 1904-1940
Stair na gColáistí Gaeilge
Léachtóir Cúnta sa Ghaeilge in Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta an Oirdheiscirt / Assistant Lecturer in Irish in SETU Waterford
Stair na gColáistí Gaeilge
Léachtóir Cúnta sa Ghaeilge in Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta an Oirdheiscirt / Assistant Lecturer in Irish in SETU Waterford
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Irish Studies Seminar: Máire McCafferty
Dr Máire McCafferty (UCD), '"The flower of the Gaelic League endeavour"? The Irish language summer colleges, 1904-1940'
www.eventbrite.co.uk
A Chairde,
I'll be giving a talk on the Irish Language Summer Colleges in @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social on 2nd December. All are welcome - please do come along either online or in person. Really looking forward to it and hope to see you there!
Registration below:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/irish-stud...
I'll be giving a talk on the Irish Language Summer Colleges in @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social on 2nd December. All are welcome - please do come along either online or in person. Really looking forward to it and hope to see you there!
Registration below:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/irish-stud...
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I think all my old mates emigrating because there were no jobs between 2008-2014, and then most of my new mates emigrating between 2018-2025 because there are no gaffs, has had a greater effect on social cohesion than migrants
December 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I think all my old mates emigrating because there were no jobs between 2008-2014, and then most of my new mates emigrating between 2018-2025 because there are no gaffs, has had a greater effect on social cohesion than migrants
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The biggest threat to social cohesion is the lack of affordable housing NOT immigration. Immigrants are not paying 1M€ plus for a mediocre end of terrace 3 bed in Rathfarnham. They’re not buying fancy apartments around Dublin.
We need to invest in social/affordable housing or we are fucked.
We need to invest in social/affordable housing or we are fucked.
December 16, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The biggest threat to social cohesion is the lack of affordable housing NOT immigration. Immigrants are not paying 1M€ plus for a mediocre end of terrace 3 bed in Rathfarnham. They’re not buying fancy apartments around Dublin.
We need to invest in social/affordable housing or we are fucked.
We need to invest in social/affordable housing or we are fucked.
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O'Callaghan and Fianna Fáil are aligning themselves with the absolute worst people and politics in Europe, and journalists need to start asking them about it.
To date, I have seen little evidence that Irish media is prepared to meet this moment, and I fear the worst.
To date, I have seen little evidence that Irish media is prepared to meet this moment, and I fear the worst.
Liam Herrick: Why has Ireland abruptly decided the European Convention on Human Rights goes too far?
Precedent could have far-reaching consequences. Who is to say the rights of gay citizens won’t be the next target by a coalition of hostile states?
www.irishtimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
O'Callaghan and Fianna Fáil are aligning themselves with the absolute worst people and politics in Europe, and journalists need to start asking them about it.
To date, I have seen little evidence that Irish media is prepared to meet this moment, and I fear the worst.
To date, I have seen little evidence that Irish media is prepared to meet this moment, and I fear the worst.
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Siobhra Aiken (QUB) leads off the afternoon session on the cultural and memory resonances of partition and the boundary commission
December 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Siobhra Aiken (QUB) leads off the afternoon session on the cultural and memory resonances of partition and the boundary commission
Delighted to say I was a contributor to this fantastic book, with a short account of the first Irish summer college for children! Look forward to the launch on Monday 1st Dec in @ria.ie
#history #childhood #coláistígaeilge #irishhistory
#history #childhood #coláistígaeilge #irishhistory
Childhood and the Irish: a miscellany
Childhood and the Irish: a miscellany
wordwellbooks.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Delighted to say I was a contributor to this fantastic book, with a short account of the first Irish summer college for children! Look forward to the launch on Monday 1st Dec in @ria.ie
#history #childhood #coláistígaeilge #irishhistory
#history #childhood #coláistígaeilge #irishhistory
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Loved seeing these fab pictures of Michael D Higgins outside Galway Museum recently. What an amazing life, how lucky we have been to have him as a leader! GRMMA, Michael D! #speirgorm #speirghorm
November 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Loved seeing these fab pictures of Michael D Higgins outside Galway Museum recently. What an amazing life, how lucky we have been to have him as a leader! GRMMA, Michael D! #speirgorm #speirghorm
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I think part of Catherine Connolly's success that isn't really being covered is that she is firmly, at every turn, very proud to be Irish.
She learned Irish as an adult, she actively enjoys our cultural heritage, her campaign embraced our traditional art forms and trad music.
She learned Irish as an adult, she actively enjoys our cultural heritage, her campaign embraced our traditional art forms and trad music.
October 28, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I think part of Catherine Connolly's success that isn't really being covered is that she is firmly, at every turn, very proud to be Irish.
She learned Irish as an adult, she actively enjoys our cultural heritage, her campaign embraced our traditional art forms and trad music.
She learned Irish as an adult, she actively enjoys our cultural heritage, her campaign embraced our traditional art forms and trad music.
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Some people on this island are voting to elect their head of state
Others are digesting the fact that their state deployed paratroopers as peacekeepers - an oxymoron in itself, who killed children in broad daylight & then frustrated justice to the point that it was impossible. Such a stark contrast
Others are digesting the fact that their state deployed paratroopers as peacekeepers - an oxymoron in itself, who killed children in broad daylight & then frustrated justice to the point that it was impossible. Such a stark contrast
October 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Some people on this island are voting to elect their head of state
Others are digesting the fact that their state deployed paratroopers as peacekeepers - an oxymoron in itself, who killed children in broad daylight & then frustrated justice to the point that it was impossible. Such a stark contrast
Others are digesting the fact that their state deployed paratroopers as peacekeepers - an oxymoron in itself, who killed children in broad daylight & then frustrated justice to the point that it was impossible. Such a stark contrast
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My earlier tweet about Catherine Connolly hiring a former prisoner, in the form of a letter to the Indo.
m.independent.ie/opinion/lett...
m.independent.ie/opinion/lett...
October 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM
My earlier tweet about Catherine Connolly hiring a former prisoner, in the form of a letter to the Indo.
m.independent.ie/opinion/lett...
m.independent.ie/opinion/lett...
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Landlord Jim Gavin never refunded 6 months' rent to a former tenant who accidentally kept paying rent after he moved out. The tenancy was not registered with the RTB. Gavin really is the perfect Fianna Fáil candidate.
Archive link: archive.is/4ts0L #spéirgorm #presidentialelection
Archive link: archive.is/4ts0L #spéirgorm #presidentialelection
October 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Landlord Jim Gavin never refunded 6 months' rent to a former tenant who accidentally kept paying rent after he moved out. The tenancy was not registered with the RTB. Gavin really is the perfect Fianna Fáil candidate.
Archive link: archive.is/4ts0L #spéirgorm #presidentialelection
Archive link: archive.is/4ts0L #spéirgorm #presidentialelection
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How the mantle cloak set fashion trends in Medieval Ireland. A highly valued item of durable clothing at home, the cloak was what made the notion of 'Irishness' visible and distinct in Europe, writes @maireadfinnegan.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
How the mantle cloak set fashion trends in Medieval Ireland
A highly valued item of durable clothing at home, the cloak was what made the notion of 'Irishness' visible and distinct in Europe
www.rte.ie
September 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
How the mantle cloak set fashion trends in Medieval Ireland. A highly valued item of durable clothing at home, the cloak was what made the notion of 'Irishness' visible and distinct in Europe, writes @maireadfinnegan.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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On October 8, we will host a panel on Irish Women Writers!
Chaired by Marjorie Howes (BC), this event has a book launch for Paige Reynolds' (Holy Cross) new book & a panel discussion, including Claire Bracken (Union College), and Kate Costello-Sullivan (Le Moyne College)
Chaired by Marjorie Howes (BC), this event has a book launch for Paige Reynolds' (Holy Cross) new book & a panel discussion, including Claire Bracken (Union College), and Kate Costello-Sullivan (Le Moyne College)
September 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
On October 8, we will host a panel on Irish Women Writers!
Chaired by Marjorie Howes (BC), this event has a book launch for Paige Reynolds' (Holy Cross) new book & a panel discussion, including Claire Bracken (Union College), and Kate Costello-Sullivan (Le Moyne College)
Chaired by Marjorie Howes (BC), this event has a book launch for Paige Reynolds' (Holy Cross) new book & a panel discussion, including Claire Bracken (Union College), and Kate Costello-Sullivan (Le Moyne College)
😂😂😂😂😂😂 Éirigh as 😂😂😂😂
A very impressive, informed and insightful performance by Jim Gavin on tonight’s #presidentialdebate
#TonightVMTV
#TonightVMTV
September 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
😂😂😂😂😂😂 Éirigh as 😂😂😂😂
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Humphries was shockingly poor and not at the races. FG will be very worried. Gavin showed his inexperience. #TonightVMTV #Aras25
September 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Humphries was shockingly poor and not at the races. FG will be very worried. Gavin showed his inexperience. #TonightVMTV #Aras25
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This is the face! Catherine Connolly speaking for us all when Heather Humphries is speaking about 3D printing of houses.
September 29, 2025 at 10:17 PM
This is the face! Catherine Connolly speaking for us all when Heather Humphries is speaking about 3D printing of houses.
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Some good news
Heather Humphreys has been a disaster tonight #aras25
September 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Some good news
Jim Gavin the epitome of poor on the presidential debate. Genuinely shocked at the total lack of composure and ability to speak to clear points or opinions whatsoever!!! Farcical 😱😱😱😱😱 #aras25 #presidentialdebate
September 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Jim Gavin the epitome of poor on the presidential debate. Genuinely shocked at the total lack of composure and ability to speak to clear points or opinions whatsoever!!! Farcical 😱😱😱😱😱 #aras25 #presidentialdebate
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The knuckle-pointing thing is a classic Cameron-Obama era politicial comms tactic for guys who point too much. It's supposed to be forceful but not threatening #aras25
Calling all body language experts in the audience
#aras25
#aras25
September 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The knuckle-pointing thing is a classic Cameron-Obama era politicial comms tactic for guys who point too much. It's supposed to be forceful but not threatening #aras25
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Catherine Connolly is so far out front right now. Informed, genuine, and empathetic. The other two are cautious and scripted...
#TonightVMTV
#aras25
#speirgorm
#TonightVMTV
#aras25
#speirgorm
September 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Catherine Connolly is so far out front right now. Informed, genuine, and empathetic. The other two are cautious and scripted...
#TonightVMTV
#aras25
#speirgorm
#TonightVMTV
#aras25
#speirgorm
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If Dublin City can generate a spectacle for an American football game for tourists, then why not for All-Ireland Final weekends?
I wrote about how Irish sport (and its fans) deserves the same celebratory treatment in and by the capital.
I wrote about how Irish sport (and its fans) deserves the same celebratory treatment in and by the capital.
Una Mullally: If Dublin can pull out all the stops for the NFL, why not for the GAA?
Now that we’ve seen what can be done to welcome an American football event to town, let’s do it for homegrown sports
www.irishtimes.com
September 29, 2025 at 7:26 AM
If Dublin City can generate a spectacle for an American football game for tourists, then why not for All-Ireland Final weekends?
I wrote about how Irish sport (and its fans) deserves the same celebratory treatment in and by the capital.
I wrote about how Irish sport (and its fans) deserves the same celebratory treatment in and by the capital.
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The terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh) has been thrown out by the chief magistrate sitting at Woolwich Crown Court following a technical error in the way the charge against him was brought.
jrnl.ie/6827726
jrnl.ie/6827726
Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara thrown out by London court
O hAnnaidh was not required to enter a plea to the charges against him and the prosecution now falls.
jrnl.ie
September 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh) has been thrown out by the chief magistrate sitting at Woolwich Crown Court following a technical error in the way the charge against him was brought.
jrnl.ie/6827726
jrnl.ie/6827726
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Looking very displeased that the grubby heathen hoi polloi stymied her immaculate ascension, but if she needs a tissue to dab away a perfect tear, I’m sure she’s got some in that €20K Hermes bag she’s got there
September 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Looking very displeased that the grubby heathen hoi polloi stymied her immaculate ascension, but if she needs a tissue to dab away a perfect tear, I’m sure she’s got some in that €20K Hermes bag she’s got there