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🎧 Tune in to hear WTF Happened co-author Sarah Durcan chat with Seán Moncrieff on Newstalk about the book and #WakingTheFeminists.
🔗 Listen back soon at www.newstalk.com/shows/moncri...
@sarahdurcan.bsky.social @newstalkfm.bsky.social
@seanmoncrieff.bsky.social
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@seanmoncrieff.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🎧 Tune in to hear WTF Happened co-author Sarah Durcan chat with Seán Moncrieff on Newstalk about the book and #WakingTheFeminists.
🔗 Listen back soon at www.newstalk.com/shows/moncri...
@sarahdurcan.bsky.social @newstalkfm.bsky.social
@seanmoncrieff.bsky.social
🔗 Listen back soon at www.newstalk.com/shows/moncri...
@sarahdurcan.bsky.social @newstalkfm.bsky.social
@seanmoncrieff.bsky.social
📣 REMINDER – this Sunday
ALL WELCOME to the launch of Talking Heads by Paul Muldoon
1 to 3pm sharp,
Sunday, 30 Nov. 2025
MoLI
86 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin,
D02 XY43
Guest Speaker
Professor Margaret Kelleher
🎟️ Free, booking required – www.eventbrite.ie/e/talking-he...
ALL WELCOME to the launch of Talking Heads by Paul Muldoon
1 to 3pm sharp,
Sunday, 30 Nov. 2025
MoLI
86 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin,
D02 XY43
Guest Speaker
Professor Margaret Kelleher
🎟️ Free, booking required – www.eventbrite.ie/e/talking-he...
November 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
📣 REMINDER – this Sunday
ALL WELCOME to the launch of Talking Heads by Paul Muldoon
1 to 3pm sharp,
Sunday, 30 Nov. 2025
MoLI
86 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin,
D02 XY43
Guest Speaker
Professor Margaret Kelleher
🎟️ Free, booking required – www.eventbrite.ie/e/talking-he...
ALL WELCOME to the launch of Talking Heads by Paul Muldoon
1 to 3pm sharp,
Sunday, 30 Nov. 2025
MoLI
86 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin,
D02 XY43
Guest Speaker
Professor Margaret Kelleher
🎟️ Free, booking required – www.eventbrite.ie/e/talking-he...
🗓️ Join us this Sunday, 30 November from 1pm to 3pm sharp at the Museum of Literature Ireland with guest speaker Professor Margaret Kelleher.
ALL WELCOME
Free – booking required
🎟️ www.eventbrite.ie/e/talking-he...
ALL WELCOME
Free – booking required
🎟️ www.eventbrite.ie/e/talking-he...
November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🗓️ Join us this Sunday, 30 November from 1pm to 3pm sharp at the Museum of Literature Ireland with guest speaker Professor Margaret Kelleher.
ALL WELCOME
Free – booking required
🎟️ www.eventbrite.ie/e/talking-he...
ALL WELCOME
Free – booking required
🎟️ www.eventbrite.ie/e/talking-he...
‘This is a bracing read, as one would expect from a poet who is always pushing boundaries.’ – Liam Hannaway, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Ireland Chair of Poetry
Paul Muldoon’s Talking Heads is available in bookshops nationwide or internationally at www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
Paul Muldoon’s Talking Heads is available in bookshops nationwide or internationally at www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
‘This is a bracing read, as one would expect from a poet who is always pushing boundaries.’ – Liam Hannaway, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Ireland Chair of Poetry
Paul Muldoon’s Talking Heads is available in bookshops nationwide or internationally at www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
Paul Muldoon’s Talking Heads is available in bookshops nationwide or internationally at www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
📅 Local to Kerry? Join us for the launch on Friday, 28 November at 7.00pm at O'Mahony's Booksellers in Tralee with Minister Norma Foley as guest speaker.
ALL WELCOME
RSVP at [email protected]
@omahonysbooks.bsky.social @owenoshea.bsky.social
ALL WELCOME
RSVP at [email protected]
@omahonysbooks.bsky.social @owenoshea.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
📅 Local to Kerry? Join us for the launch on Friday, 28 November at 7.00pm at O'Mahony's Booksellers in Tralee with Minister Norma Foley as guest speaker.
ALL WELCOME
RSVP at [email protected]
@omahonysbooks.bsky.social @owenoshea.bsky.social
ALL WELCOME
RSVP at [email protected]
@omahonysbooks.bsky.social @owenoshea.bsky.social
'Voters did not exist in a vacuum: they talked about politics with their family and friends, they listened to election speeches from the candidates ... '
From Bullets to Ballots by Owen O'Shea takes an in-depth look at politics and electioneering in Kerry in the decade after the Civil War.
From Bullets to Ballots by Owen O'Shea takes an in-depth look at politics and electioneering in Kerry in the decade after the Civil War.
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
'Voters did not exist in a vacuum: they talked about politics with their family and friends, they listened to election speeches from the candidates ... '
From Bullets to Ballots by Owen O'Shea takes an in-depth look at politics and electioneering in Kerry in the decade after the Civil War.
From Bullets to Ballots by Owen O'Shea takes an in-depth look at politics and electioneering in Kerry in the decade after the Civil War.
🗞️ Our thanks to the Kerryman for featuring @owenoshea.bsky.social’s new book From Bullets to Ballots.
🗓️ If you’re local to Kerry, don’t forget to join us for the Tralee launch on Friday, 28 November at 7.00pm at O’Mahony’s Bookshop with Minister Norma Foley as guest speaker. RSVP at [email protected]
🗓️ If you’re local to Kerry, don’t forget to join us for the Tralee launch on Friday, 28 November at 7.00pm at O’Mahony’s Bookshop with Minister Norma Foley as guest speaker. RSVP at [email protected]
November 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🗞️ Our thanks to the Kerryman for featuring @owenoshea.bsky.social’s new book From Bullets to Ballots.
🗓️ If you’re local to Kerry, don’t forget to join us for the Tralee launch on Friday, 28 November at 7.00pm at O’Mahony’s Bookshop with Minister Norma Foley as guest speaker. RSVP at [email protected]
🗓️ If you’re local to Kerry, don’t forget to join us for the Tralee launch on Friday, 28 November at 7.00pm at O’Mahony’s Bookshop with Minister Norma Foley as guest speaker. RSVP at [email protected]
‘We hope that the book can serve as a model and inspiration for all those pushing forward now and in the future.’
Lian Bell spoke with Barry Walsh for Focus On Diversity about her new book, WTF HAPPENED, co-authored with Sarah Durcan.
👥 Read the full interview focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/28/w...
Lian Bell spoke with Barry Walsh for Focus On Diversity about her new book, WTF HAPPENED, co-authored with Sarah Durcan.
👥 Read the full interview focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/28/w...
November 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
‘We hope that the book can serve as a model and inspiration for all those pushing forward now and in the future.’
Lian Bell spoke with Barry Walsh for Focus On Diversity about her new book, WTF HAPPENED, co-authored with Sarah Durcan.
👥 Read the full interview focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/28/w...
Lian Bell spoke with Barry Walsh for Focus On Diversity about her new book, WTF HAPPENED, co-authored with Sarah Durcan.
👥 Read the full interview focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/28/w...
‘Quinn’s perspective offers a significant contribution to our understanding of the role of County Wexford in the rebellion and further expands upon the legacy of this seismic event.’ – Dr Kevin Whelan, leading historian of 1798, University of Notre Dame
🔗 Order now www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
🔗 Order now www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
November 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
‘Quinn’s perspective offers a significant contribution to our understanding of the role of County Wexford in the rebellion and further expands upon the legacy of this seismic event.’ – Dr Kevin Whelan, leading historian of 1798, University of Notre Dame
🔗 Order now www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
🔗 Order now www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
ALL WELCOME to the launch of Talking Heads by Paul Muldoon
1 to 3pm sharp,
Sunday, 30 Nov. 2025
Physics Theatre of
MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland,
86 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin,
D02 XY43
Guest Speaker
Professor Margaret Kelleher
🎟️ Free, booking required – www.eventbrite.ie/e/talking-he...
1 to 3pm sharp,
Sunday, 30 Nov. 2025
Physics Theatre of
MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland,
86 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin,
D02 XY43
Guest Speaker
Professor Margaret Kelleher
🎟️ Free, booking required – www.eventbrite.ie/e/talking-he...
November 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
ALL WELCOME to the launch of Talking Heads by Paul Muldoon
1 to 3pm sharp,
Sunday, 30 Nov. 2025
Physics Theatre of
MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland,
86 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin,
D02 XY43
Guest Speaker
Professor Margaret Kelleher
🎟️ Free, booking required – www.eventbrite.ie/e/talking-he...
1 to 3pm sharp,
Sunday, 30 Nov. 2025
Physics Theatre of
MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland,
86 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin,
D02 XY43
Guest Speaker
Professor Margaret Kelleher
🎟️ Free, booking required – www.eventbrite.ie/e/talking-he...
‘This is well worth the read, not just for theatre lovers, but for women and for anyone interested in recent social history.’
📰 Our thanks to Anne Cunningham for including this positive review of WTF Happened in First Chapter
🔗 www.meathchronicle.ie/2025/11/02/a...
📰 Our thanks to Anne Cunningham for including this positive review of WTF Happened in First Chapter
🔗 www.meathchronicle.ie/2025/11/02/a...
November 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
‘This is well worth the read, not just for theatre lovers, but for women and for anyone interested in recent social history.’
📰 Our thanks to Anne Cunningham for including this positive review of WTF Happened in First Chapter
🔗 www.meathchronicle.ie/2025/11/02/a...
📰 Our thanks to Anne Cunningham for including this positive review of WTF Happened in First Chapter
🔗 www.meathchronicle.ie/2025/11/02/a...
📚 Located in Dublin? Visit your local bookshop to pick up a signed copy of From Bullets to Ballots by @owenoshea.bsky.social!
✍️ Find them in @booksupstairs.bsky.social
Connolly Books
@gutterbookshop.bsky.social
@hodgesfiggis.bsky.social
Dubray Grafton St
✍️ Find them in @booksupstairs.bsky.social
Connolly Books
@gutterbookshop.bsky.social
@hodgesfiggis.bsky.social
Dubray Grafton St
November 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
📚 Located in Dublin? Visit your local bookshop to pick up a signed copy of From Bullets to Ballots by @owenoshea.bsky.social!
✍️ Find them in @booksupstairs.bsky.social
Connolly Books
@gutterbookshop.bsky.social
@hodgesfiggis.bsky.social
Dubray Grafton St
✍️ Find them in @booksupstairs.bsky.social
Connolly Books
@gutterbookshop.bsky.social
@hodgesfiggis.bsky.social
Dubray Grafton St
ALL WELCOME to the launch of From Bullets to Ballots: Politics and Electioneering in Post-Civil War Kerry, 1923–33 by @owenoshea.bsky.social
7pm, Friday, 28 Nov. 2025
O’Mahony’s Booksellers
Castle Street,
Tralee,
V92 RX64
Guest Speaker
Norma Foley TD
RSVP at [email protected]
7pm, Friday, 28 Nov. 2025
O’Mahony’s Booksellers
Castle Street,
Tralee,
V92 RX64
Guest Speaker
Norma Foley TD
RSVP at [email protected]
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
ALL WELCOME to the launch of From Bullets to Ballots: Politics and Electioneering in Post-Civil War Kerry, 1923–33 by @owenoshea.bsky.social
7pm, Friday, 28 Nov. 2025
O’Mahony’s Booksellers
Castle Street,
Tralee,
V92 RX64
Guest Speaker
Norma Foley TD
RSVP at [email protected]
7pm, Friday, 28 Nov. 2025
O’Mahony’s Booksellers
Castle Street,
Tralee,
V92 RX64
Guest Speaker
Norma Foley TD
RSVP at [email protected]
✨ Talking Heads by Paul Muldoon has arrived!
Introducing the latest installment in The Poet’s Chair Series, available now in bookshops nationwide or online via www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
Introducing the latest installment in The Poet’s Chair Series, available now in bookshops nationwide or online via www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
November 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
✨ Talking Heads by Paul Muldoon has arrived!
Introducing the latest installment in The Poet’s Chair Series, available now in bookshops nationwide or online via www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
Introducing the latest installment in The Poet’s Chair Series, available now in bookshops nationwide or online via www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
'A gorgeously illustrated multi-voice account...
A clever double whammy of teaching while documenting...'
Thank you @irishtimes.com @martindoyle.bsky.social for a warm review of WTF HAPPENED
Congratulations @sarahdurcan.bsky.social @lianbell.bsky.social and all the WTF activists
A clever double whammy of teaching while documenting...'
Thank you @irishtimes.com @martindoyle.bsky.social for a warm review of WTF HAPPENED
Congratulations @sarahdurcan.bsky.social @lianbell.bsky.social and all the WTF activists
November 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
'A gorgeously illustrated multi-voice account...
A clever double whammy of teaching while documenting...'
Thank you @irishtimes.com @martindoyle.bsky.social for a warm review of WTF HAPPENED
Congratulations @sarahdurcan.bsky.social @lianbell.bsky.social and all the WTF activists
A clever double whammy of teaching while documenting...'
Thank you @irishtimes.com @martindoyle.bsky.social for a warm review of WTF HAPPENED
Congratulations @sarahdurcan.bsky.social @lianbell.bsky.social and all the WTF activists
Copies of Bloody Summer can be purchased in local Wexford bookshops or online at www.ucdpress.ie
#1798Rebellion #VisitEnniscorthy #VisitWexford #WexfordHistory #WexfordBooks #ShopLocal #SupportLocal
#1798Rebellion #VisitEnniscorthy #VisitWexford #WexfordHistory #WexfordBooks #ShopLocal #SupportLocal
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Copies of Bloody Summer can be purchased in local Wexford bookshops or online at www.ucdpress.ie
#1798Rebellion #VisitEnniscorthy #VisitWexford #WexfordHistory #WexfordBooks #ShopLocal #SupportLocal
#1798Rebellion #VisitEnniscorthy #VisitWexford #WexfordHistory #WexfordBooks #ShopLocal #SupportLocal
Dr Whelan also spoke about the relevance of the rebellion in modern Ireland, and the importance of recording and accessing our history for today’s world.
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Dr Whelan also spoke about the relevance of the rebellion in modern Ireland, and the importance of recording and accessing our history for today’s world.
We are very grateful to the National 1798 Rebellion Centre for hosting yesterday evening’s special event in Enniscorthy to celebrate the publication of Bloody Summer by James Quinn.
Wexford historian Kevin Whelan spoke about author James Quinn’s significant contributions to this historical period.
Wexford historian Kevin Whelan spoke about author James Quinn’s significant contributions to this historical period.
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
We are very grateful to the National 1798 Rebellion Centre for hosting yesterday evening’s special event in Enniscorthy to celebrate the publication of Bloody Summer by James Quinn.
Wexford historian Kevin Whelan spoke about author James Quinn’s significant contributions to this historical period.
Wexford historian Kevin Whelan spoke about author James Quinn’s significant contributions to this historical period.
‼️ TOMORROW
The National 1798 Rebellion Centre and UCD Press are pleased to invite you to celebrate
Bloody Summer: A New History of the 1798 Rebellion by James Quinn
⏰ 6pm, Thur, 13 Nov
📍 The National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy
Guest Speaker: Kevin Whelan
ALL WELCOME
RSVP [email protected]
The National 1798 Rebellion Centre and UCD Press are pleased to invite you to celebrate
Bloody Summer: A New History of the 1798 Rebellion by James Quinn
⏰ 6pm, Thur, 13 Nov
📍 The National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy
Guest Speaker: Kevin Whelan
ALL WELCOME
RSVP [email protected]
November 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
‼️ TOMORROW
The National 1798 Rebellion Centre and UCD Press are pleased to invite you to celebrate
Bloody Summer: A New History of the 1798 Rebellion by James Quinn
⏰ 6pm, Thur, 13 Nov
📍 The National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy
Guest Speaker: Kevin Whelan
ALL WELCOME
RSVP [email protected]
The National 1798 Rebellion Centre and UCD Press are pleased to invite you to celebrate
Bloody Summer: A New History of the 1798 Rebellion by James Quinn
⏰ 6pm, Thur, 13 Nov
📍 The National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy
Guest Speaker: Kevin Whelan
ALL WELCOME
RSVP [email protected]
✍️ A select number of signed copies of From Bullets to Ballots are available at Books Upstairs – get them now!
#KerryHistory #IrishPolitics #BookLaunch #BooksUpstairs #DublinBookshop @booksupstairs.bsky.social @owenoshea.bsky.social
#KerryHistory #IrishPolitics #BookLaunch #BooksUpstairs #DublinBookshop @booksupstairs.bsky.social @owenoshea.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
✍️ A select number of signed copies of From Bullets to Ballots are available at Books Upstairs – get them now!
#KerryHistory #IrishPolitics #BookLaunch #BooksUpstairs #DublinBookshop @booksupstairs.bsky.social @owenoshea.bsky.social
#KerryHistory #IrishPolitics #BookLaunch #BooksUpstairs #DublinBookshop @booksupstairs.bsky.social @owenoshea.bsky.social
📚 A special thank you to the author and guest speaker Diarmaid Ferriter for highlighting the importance of Kerry history and politics for Ireland today.
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
📚 A special thank you to the author and guest speaker Diarmaid Ferriter for highlighting the importance of Kerry history and politics for Ireland today.
A very warm thanks to the staff at Books Upstairs for hosting us tonight, and to all the attendees who ventured out in the rain to celebrate the launch of Owen O’Shea’s From Bullets to Ballots with us at this beautiful bookshop!
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
A very warm thanks to the staff at Books Upstairs for hosting us tonight, and to all the attendees who ventured out in the rain to celebrate the launch of Owen O’Shea’s From Bullets to Ballots with us at this beautiful bookshop!
📣 REMINDER – Thursday
The National 1798 Rebellion Centre and UCD Press
are pleased to invite you to celebrate
Bloody Summer: A New History of the 1798 Rebellion
⏰ 6pm, Thur, 13 Nov
📍 The National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy
Guest Speaker: Kevin Whelan
ALL WELCOME
RSVP [email protected]
The National 1798 Rebellion Centre and UCD Press
are pleased to invite you to celebrate
Bloody Summer: A New History of the 1798 Rebellion
⏰ 6pm, Thur, 13 Nov
📍 The National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy
Guest Speaker: Kevin Whelan
ALL WELCOME
RSVP [email protected]
November 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
📣 REMINDER – Thursday
The National 1798 Rebellion Centre and UCD Press
are pleased to invite you to celebrate
Bloody Summer: A New History of the 1798 Rebellion
⏰ 6pm, Thur, 13 Nov
📍 The National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy
Guest Speaker: Kevin Whelan
ALL WELCOME
RSVP [email protected]
The National 1798 Rebellion Centre and UCD Press
are pleased to invite you to celebrate
Bloody Summer: A New History of the 1798 Rebellion
⏰ 6pm, Thur, 13 Nov
📍 The National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy
Guest Speaker: Kevin Whelan
ALL WELCOME
RSVP [email protected]
‼️TOMORROW
ALL WELCOME to the Dublin launch of From Bullets to Ballots by @owenoshea.bsky.social
🗓️ 6.30pm, Tuesday
11 November 2025
Books Upstairs,
17 D’Olier Street
Dublin 2,
D02 RX06
👥 Guest Speaker Professor Diarmaid Ferriter
RSVP [email protected] @booksupstairs.bsky.social
ALL WELCOME to the Dublin launch of From Bullets to Ballots by @owenoshea.bsky.social
🗓️ 6.30pm, Tuesday
11 November 2025
Books Upstairs,
17 D’Olier Street
Dublin 2,
D02 RX06
👥 Guest Speaker Professor Diarmaid Ferriter
RSVP [email protected] @booksupstairs.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
‼️TOMORROW
ALL WELCOME to the Dublin launch of From Bullets to Ballots by @owenoshea.bsky.social
🗓️ 6.30pm, Tuesday
11 November 2025
Books Upstairs,
17 D’Olier Street
Dublin 2,
D02 RX06
👥 Guest Speaker Professor Diarmaid Ferriter
RSVP [email protected] @booksupstairs.bsky.social
ALL WELCOME to the Dublin launch of From Bullets to Ballots by @owenoshea.bsky.social
🗓️ 6.30pm, Tuesday
11 November 2025
Books Upstairs,
17 D’Olier Street
Dublin 2,
D02 RX06
👥 Guest Speaker Professor Diarmaid Ferriter
RSVP [email protected] @booksupstairs.bsky.social
A super event Women Writing History at the Main Hall @immaireland.bsky.social as part of the fabulous Dublin Book Festival @dublinbookfest.bsky.social
Thank you to @dublinbookfest.bsky.social & speakers @sineadgleeson.bsky.social
@clodaghfinn.bsky.social & writers Evelyn Conlon & Rebecca Pelan
Thank you to @dublinbookfest.bsky.social & speakers @sineadgleeson.bsky.social
@clodaghfinn.bsky.social & writers Evelyn Conlon & Rebecca Pelan
November 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A super event Women Writing History at the Main Hall @immaireland.bsky.social as part of the fabulous Dublin Book Festival @dublinbookfest.bsky.social
Thank you to @dublinbookfest.bsky.social & speakers @sineadgleeson.bsky.social
@clodaghfinn.bsky.social & writers Evelyn Conlon & Rebecca Pelan
Thank you to @dublinbookfest.bsky.social & speakers @sineadgleeson.bsky.social
@clodaghfinn.bsky.social & writers Evelyn Conlon & Rebecca Pelan