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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · 2d

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Pentagon drawing up plans for a US 'special military operation' in Norway.

Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado named Nobel Peace Prize winner

Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Sep 3

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This month's Tipperary's Hidden History on @tippfm.bsky.social profiles the career and murder of Superintendent Seán Curtin outside Tipperary Town in 1931. Thanks as always to Fran Curry, Ali Canty and Leanne Donegan.
#irishhistory #research #podcast

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The Murder of Garda Superintendent Seán Curtin: Tipperary Town (1931)

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Jul 31

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This month's Tipperary's Hidden History on @tippfm.bsky.social was not an easy listen. Another sad perspective on the attitudes of those operating the dreaded workhouse.
#irishhistory #workhousehistory

The Borrisokane Workhouse Tragedy

The Borrisokane Workhouse Tragedy (1904)

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Jul 27

The only English team I ever support in anything has just won the Euros 🏆😎

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Jun 29

I hope anyone losing their mind over Saturday's #Glastonbury2025 caught the awesome Nile Rodgers today and returned to the music 🎶

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Jun 26

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In this month's episode of Tipperary's Hidden History, broadcast earlier today on @tippfm.bsky.social I take a look at the work and world of the Nenagh-born scientific genius, J.D. Bernal.

#IrishHistory #IrishResearch #ScientificHistory

Featured Podcast – Genius. Thinker. Tipperary Native. The wonderful world of J.D. Bernal

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · May 7

Watching that chimney is a wholesome exercise in mindfulness for me!!
#conclave

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · May 7

How shocking would it be if the cardinals gave us as big a shock as the OJ Simpson murder trial jury and wrapped it up in about four hours?!!

#Conclave #Vatican

Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · May 5

Watched a BBC Storyville doc last night on the Christian Evangelical Right in the US & their path to armageddon which only runs through a restoration of Biblical-era Israeli borders. And they are now firmly established on Capitol Hill & in the White House. Utterly depressing.

Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · May 4

So who starts this week a cardinal and ends the week as Pope?

For me, there's no more fascinating leadership contest in the world. And dramatic.

Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Apr 26

Now that the funeral is over, the only conclave movie I'm interested in watching in the coming weeks is The Shoes of the Fisherman.

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Apr 9

Liberation Day my backside.

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Mar 23

I agree that local history should be more effectively linked to national contexts in primary & secondary education. For example, who is that street named after and why? Now let's have an honest, unvarnished look at that person. We really should not shy away from the difficult questions.

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Mar 23

So their views were developed for opportunistic, transactional purposes? And there is obviously the conundrum of applying modern moral principles to a history we can't change. Do we reduce it to a 'they didn't know any better' excuse, or hold them responsible for their dark ideals? It's fascinating.

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Mar 23

I never wanted to be accused of wokeism or cancel culture. But Mitchel is already very well documented in history but I wanted to know how people felt about continuing to 'honour' him by having his name on their address or GAA club. I still wonder, Emma.

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Mar 23

Morning Emma!

Thanks for the question! Would you believe, you are probably the first! I also did a piece this for Tipp FM, where I do a little monthly history slot. I'll dig out the link for you. Of all people, it was my GP that prompted me to explore it.

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Mar 19

Imagine allowing an issue to become a talking point or national agenda item because it is raised by a criminally convicted rapist. Difficult issues should, of course, be discussed, but not when or because they have been raised by a rapist. We've sunk low.

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Mar 18

My brother's dog had a toe removed today. His bestie has gone out in sympathy and started carrying one leg when he's walking 😂🐶❤️
#brotherlylove

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Mar 18

I'm no prophet but I truly believe that sometime in the far or near future, the Western world will rue the day we abandoned the people of Gaza.

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Feb 12

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MAGA has hi-jacked the Kennedy Centre to create its own cultural wing. I'm trying to imagine the forthcoming rallies.

Kennedy Center Collapse as Everyone Is Out: Chief Office Ousted, Ben Folds Quits National Symphony as Advisor - Showbiz411

The Kennedy Center is in disarray officially. New Trump appointed leader Richard Grenell ousted the chief, Deborah Rutter, who was staying until the end of the year. Famed musician Ben Folds has quit ...

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Jan 16

He was a genius of the highest order and the history of television would have been so different without him.

RIP David Lynch 🙏

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Jan 15

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I started 2025 on my monthly Tipperary's Hidden History slot on Tipp FM by having a bit of fun with a weird mix of short but tall tales from up and down the county!
#IrishHistory

Featured Post – The 1942 Invasion of Clonmel…and other weird Tipperary moments

Featured Post: The 1942 Invasion of Clonmel…and other weird Tipperary moments (first broadcast 8 January 2025)

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Dec 23

Watching Mary on Netflix for some traces of historical accuracy but as often happens, the film is let down by out-of-era dialogue & language. Mary's mother is unlikely to have used the phrase 'we'll get through this as a family'. Likewise, Mary said to Joseph when first seeing him, 'you're crazy'.

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Dec 17

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The Christmas 2024 episode of my monthly Tipp FM slot, Tipperary's Hidden History! This month it strays beyond the borders of Tipp!

#history #podcasts

Featured Post – Bushtucker Trials and Other Weird Christmas Traditions

Featured Post: The Weird World of Christmas (original Tipp FM broadcast date – 11 December 2024)

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Dr Conor Reidy FRHistS @conorreidy.bsky.social · Nov 26

Commissioned by my friends at Tipp FM (the word 'commissioned' is doing a lot of heavy lifting there) to watch the big debate tonight & do a review in the morning.

Who will I deem the victor? Who will I declare a dud? Surely an entire county is on tenterhooks awaiting my proclamations? 😜

#GE2024

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