Sonja Tiernan
@sonjatiernan.bsky.social
Historian of modern Ireland. Author Books: Irish Women’s Speeches, Marriage Equality, Eva Gore Booth. Coordinator Irish Humanities Alliance|Royal Irish Academy.
Fellow Royal Historical Society.
She/Her
ORCID: 0000-0003-2409-311X
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Fellow Royal Historical Society.
She/Her
ORCID: 0000-0003-2409-311X
[email protected]
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Thrilled to see Eva Gore-Booth biography anniversary edition now included in the @manchesterup.bsky.social trade catalogue 2026. Due in print March 2026!
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Thrilled to see Eva Gore-Booth biography anniversary edition now included in the @manchesterup.bsky.social trade catalogue 2026. Due in print March 2026!
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November 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Thrilled to see Eva Gore-Booth biography anniversary edition now included in the @manchesterup.bsky.social trade catalogue 2026. Due in print March 2026!
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Seems appropriate to post the final chapter of Irish Women’s Speeches @ucdpress.bsky.social today. Powerful speech by @catherinegalway.bsky.social on the Mother & Baby home report Jan 2021.
October 24, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Seems appropriate to post the final chapter of Irish Women’s Speeches @ucdpress.bsky.social today. Powerful speech by @catherinegalway.bsky.social on the Mother & Baby home report Jan 2021.
Please to find out that ‘Childhood and the Irish: A Muscellany’ will be launched early December & includes my short chapter ‘Where all children are treated equally?: The Children and Family Relationships Bill (2015)’
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Irish Interest - Find Books From or About Ireland
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October 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Please to find out that ‘Childhood and the Irish: A Muscellany’ will be launched early December & includes my short chapter ‘Where all children are treated equally?: The Children and Family Relationships Bill (2015)’
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irishinterest.ie/book/childho...
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Thanks again to wonderful editor @sonjatiernan.bsky.social for opportunity to contribute to #Saothar50. Having this opportunity to write about how Irish housewives felt about their unpaid labour in the home & how their experiences inspired #activism has been brilliant. #womensgrassrootsactivism
October 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Thanks again to wonderful editor @sonjatiernan.bsky.social for opportunity to contribute to #Saothar50. Having this opportunity to write about how Irish housewives felt about their unpaid labour in the home & how their experiences inspired #activism has been brilliant. #womensgrassrootsactivism
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Oh my goodness. What a gift she was!
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Oh my goodness. What a gift she was!
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So grateful to @sonjatiernan.bsky.social & editors of #Saothar50 for opportunity to write on Irish housewives. By mad coincidence my ma was interviewed about her everyday experiences in 1968 & that features in my new article. #familyhistory #femaleactivism
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September 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
So grateful to @sonjatiernan.bsky.social & editors of #Saothar50 for opportunity to write on Irish housewives. By mad coincidence my ma was interviewed about her everyday experiences in 1968 & that features in my new article. #familyhistory #femaleactivism
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Looking forward to attending launch of #Saothar50 in Dublin next week 😀. This is a jam packed edition & was delighted to be asked to write article about #Irishhousewives in 1960s & 1970s, featuring a Swedish newspaper interview from 1968 on their everyday experiences, with my mum ❤️. #familyhistory.
Join us for a special event to mark the landmark 50th volume of Saothar: Journal of Irish Labour History, a refereed journal dedicated to the study of Irish working-class history … Co-edited by myself, Mary Muldowney, John Cunningham and Brian Hanley.
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Special Event To Mark Publication Of 50th Volume Of Saothar – Dublin Festival of History
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September 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Looking forward to attending launch of #Saothar50 in Dublin next week 😀. This is a jam packed edition & was delighted to be asked to write article about #Irishhousewives in 1960s & 1970s, featuring a Swedish newspaper interview from 1968 on their everyday experiences, with my mum ❤️. #familyhistory.
Excellent to see this!
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Ireland may not contest Eurovision if Israel takes part
RTÉ has announced this lunchtime that it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song contest "if the participation of Israel goes ahead."
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September 11, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Excellent to see this!
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Join the Irish Humanities Alliance and @sahavoice.bsky.social at @ria.ie for a half day event - Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations. Tickets are booking fast and can be secured 👇
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Select tickets – Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations – Royal Irish Academy
Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations – Royal Irish Academy, Fri 26 Sep 2025 - Discussing the role of arts and humanities in the implementation of the joint Irish-Scottish bilateral review.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Join the Irish Humanities Alliance and @sahavoice.bsky.social at @ria.ie for a half day event - Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations. Tickets are booking fast and can be secured 👇
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It's notable that humanities and social sciences once again make up 50% of ERC starting awards in Ireland (a notably higher proportion than in other countries) despite the weak financial support for research in these disciplines nationally. We should fund what we're good at!
September 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
It's notable that humanities and social sciences once again make up 50% of ERC starting awards in Ireland (a notably higher proportion than in other countries) despite the weak financial support for research in these disciplines nationally. We should fund what we're good at!
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The event will feature a panel on ‘Culture, collaboration and diaspora', followed by a presentation of exceptional research projects funded by the Ireland-Scotland Bilateral Network Grants.
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Programme and tickets 👇
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Programme and tickets 👇
Hybrid event: Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance
A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.
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September 2, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The event will feature a panel on ‘Culture, collaboration and diaspora', followed by a presentation of exceptional research projects funded by the Ireland-Scotland Bilateral Network Grants.
@murrayp.bsky.social @sonjatiernan.bsky.social @brirechamber.bsky.social
Programme and tickets 👇
@murrayp.bsky.social @sonjatiernan.bsky.social @brirechamber.bsky.social
Programme and tickets 👇
Join us for a special event to mark the landmark 50th volume of Saothar: Journal of Irish Labour History, a refereed journal dedicated to the study of Irish working-class history … Co-edited by myself, Mary Muldowney, John Cunningham and Brian Hanley.
dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/event/specia...
dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/event/specia...
Special Event To Mark Publication Of 50th Volume Of Saothar – Dublin Festival of History
dublinfestivalofhistory.ie
August 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Join us for a special event to mark the landmark 50th volume of Saothar: Journal of Irish Labour History, a refereed journal dedicated to the study of Irish working-class history … Co-edited by myself, Mary Muldowney, John Cunningham and Brian Hanley.
dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/event/specia...
dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/event/specia...
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To withdraw your first book, in particular, from a prize is a very big deal - and not something to be taken lightly. If you like the look of any of these, please consider buying them and show the authors some love
14 of 24 authors have now withdrawn.
First Book:
Curtis Garner, Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Sanah Ahsan, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Eleanor Medhurst, Ciara Maguire, June Thomas
Main:
Olumide Popoola, Robert Hamberger, Andrew McMillan, Rhian Elizabeth, Jane Traies
Judges:
Nicola Dinan, Bob Hughes
First Book:
Curtis Garner, Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Sanah Ahsan, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Eleanor Medhurst, Ciara Maguire, June Thomas
Main:
Olumide Popoola, Robert Hamberger, Andrew McMillan, Rhian Elizabeth, Jane Traies
Judges:
Nicola Dinan, Bob Hughes
August 12, 2025 at 8:08 AM
To withdraw your first book, in particular, from a prize is a very big deal - and not something to be taken lightly. If you like the look of any of these, please consider buying them and show the authors some love
Such an impressive volume to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Saothar. A pleasure to edit alongside esteemed colleagues.
Coming in October ... co-edited with Mary Muldowney, Sonja Tiernan and John Cunningham
August 12, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Such an impressive volume to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Saothar. A pleasure to edit alongside esteemed colleagues.
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Join SAHA and the @irishhumanities.bsky.social for a half-day event on Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations.
The hybrid event will take place on Friday, September 26th, from 14:30 until 17:30 at the Royal Irish Academy (@ria.ie )
The hybrid event will take place on Friday, September 26th, from 14:30 until 17:30 at the Royal Irish Academy (@ria.ie )
August 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Join SAHA and the @irishhumanities.bsky.social for a half-day event on Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations.
The hybrid event will take place on Friday, September 26th, from 14:30 until 17:30 at the Royal Irish Academy (@ria.ie )
The hybrid event will take place on Friday, September 26th, from 14:30 until 17:30 at the Royal Irish Academy (@ria.ie )
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Nikita.
A name that the women of Ireland will forever associate with strength, courage and determination.
To all survivors of male intimidation, violence and abuse against women, please know that we stand with you and are here to support you.
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A name that the women of Ireland will forever associate with strength, courage and determination.
To all survivors of male intimidation, violence and abuse against women, please know that we stand with you and are here to support you.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
July 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Nikita.
A name that the women of Ireland will forever associate with strength, courage and determination.
To all survivors of male intimidation, violence and abuse against women, please know that we stand with you and are here to support you.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
A name that the women of Ireland will forever associate with strength, courage and determination.
To all survivors of male intimidation, violence and abuse against women, please know that we stand with you and are here to support you.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
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This anthology on Sinéad O’Connor’s music is published this month. Lots of great writing, an intro by Neko Case and two Irish events to celebrate its launch, including one at @wcorklitfest.bsky.social on July 17th www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/... @sonyahuber.bsky.social @marthabayne.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This anthology on Sinéad O’Connor’s music is published this month. Lots of great writing, an intro by Neko Case and two Irish events to celebrate its launch, including one at @wcorklitfest.bsky.social on July 17th www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/... @sonyahuber.bsky.social @marthabayne.bsky.social
Eva Gore-Booth features on new Irish LGBTQ banner which will appear at the New York Pride celebrations on Sunday
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Lavender and Green Unfolds New Banner
The Irish LGBTQ group Lavender and Green Alliance unfolded a new banner to coincide with New York Pride celebrations Sunday. The banner, according ...
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July 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Eva Gore-Booth features on new Irish LGBTQ banner which will appear at the New York Pride celebrations on Sunday
@manchesterup.bsky.social
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@manchesterup.bsky.social
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We are delighted to announce that registration is now live for the IHA annual conference 2025 on 4-5 Sep - hosted by @ucdhumanities.bsky.social An exciting mix of panels, keynote addresses and creative inputs.
Registration OPEN! Programme draft available on the registration page. @irishhumanities.bsky.social 2025 Conference “Feeding the Soul: Transnational Narratives of Food and Belonging” (UCD Humanities Institute, 4-5 September 2025)
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@ucdhumanities.bsky.social
Irish Humanities Alliance 2025 Conference
FEEDING THE SOUL: TRANSNATIONAL NARRATIVES OF FOOD AND BELONGING| UCD Humanities Institute, Seminar Room H204 | 4–5 September 2025
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June 30, 2025 at 11:14 AM
We are delighted to announce that registration is now live for the IHA annual conference 2025 on 4-5 Sep - hosted by @ucdhumanities.bsky.social An exciting mix of panels, keynote addresses and creative inputs.
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The Summer Sale starts now ☀️
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Had your eye on any of our newest hardbacks, or Academic New in Paperbacks? Now's your chance 👇
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Had your eye on any of our newest hardbacks, or Academic New in Paperbacks? Now's your chance 👇
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June 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The Summer Sale starts now ☀️
Get 50% off EVERYTHING until the 7th July. Yep, we said everything.
Unlock with code: Sun50
Had your eye on any of our newest hardbacks, or Academic New in Paperbacks? Now's your chance 👇
Browse by subject at the link in bio 🔗
#booksky #academicsky
Get 50% off EVERYTHING until the 7th July. Yep, we said everything.
Unlock with code: Sun50
Had your eye on any of our newest hardbacks, or Academic New in Paperbacks? Now's your chance 👇
Browse by subject at the link in bio 🔗
#booksky #academicsky
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June 24, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Second episode of Ireland Said Yes podcast dropped today. Honoured to be part of this alongside such iconic activists. Listen 👇 also on Apple and YouTube
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Ireland Said Yes
Podcast · Onic Originals · Comedian Shane Daniel Byrne celebrates 10 years of marriage equality in 'Ireland Said Yes'. He'll take you on an emotional journey exploring the decades-long fight for same-...
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May 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Second episode of Ireland Said Yes podcast dropped today. Honoured to be part of this alongside such iconic activists. Listen 👇 also on Apple and YouTube
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It's now 10 years since marriage equality was finally celebrated in Ireland.
'The history of marriage equality in Ireland' by @sonjatiernan.bsky.social traces the key legislative and social changes surrounding Irish marriage equality from 2008-2015.
Out now in paperback & on manchesterhive.com 🌈
'The history of marriage equality in Ireland' by @sonjatiernan.bsky.social traces the key legislative and social changes surrounding Irish marriage equality from 2008-2015.
Out now in paperback & on manchesterhive.com 🌈
May 24, 2025 at 9:50 AM
It's now 10 years since marriage equality was finally celebrated in Ireland.
'The history of marriage equality in Ireland' by @sonjatiernan.bsky.social traces the key legislative and social changes surrounding Irish marriage equality from 2008-2015.
Out now in paperback & on manchesterhive.com 🌈
'The history of marriage equality in Ireland' by @sonjatiernan.bsky.social traces the key legislative and social changes surrounding Irish marriage equality from 2008-2015.
Out now in paperback & on manchesterhive.com 🌈
Delighted to have celebrated 10 years of Marriage Equality on Talking History @newstalkfm.bsky.social with panel @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social Dr Brian Tobin & Frances Fitzgerald.
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Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Ireland | Newstalk
In this episode of Talking History, we're going back in time 10 years to remember how Ireland bec...
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May 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Delighted to have celebrated 10 years of Marriage Equality on Talking History @newstalkfm.bsky.social with panel @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social Dr Brian Tobin & Frances Fitzgerald.
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www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...