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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · 9d

Recently I conducted a survey of Catholic religious archives in Ireland and wrote a report for the Association of Leaders of Religious and Missionaries in Ireland (AMRI). Recently the report I submitted was published and accessible at this link www.amri.ie/wp-content/u...

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eilishgregory.bsky.social @eilishgregory.bsky.social · May 28

My current role ends in October: if anyone needs a temporary tutor in early modern history or as a freelance researcher please do drop me a line! I have over 10 years experience in teaching and a wide practical knowledge of working in archives in the UK and abroad.

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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · May 4

Thanks!

Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · May 4

thanks, Fergal.

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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Apr 29

My article on the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood and the provision of health care in provincial Ireland, 1942-1970 is now in the March 2025 issue of @historicaljnl.bsky.social and is open access for all to read.

The Historical Journal @historicaljnl.bsky.social · Apr 29

📘New issue!🌟

Featuring articles from historians including Juraj Kittler, @harryspillane.bsky.social, Gio Maria Tessarolo, @1812andallthat.bsky.social, @mtoiv.bsky.social, @rowan-thompson.bsky.social, @briancasey123.bsky.social, @historytiia.bsky.social, Eve Pennington & Elizabeth Terry-Roisin! 🗃️

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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Apr 21

a piece I wrote for @jacobinmag.bsky.social on the legacy of Pope Francis jacobin.com/2025/04/pope...

Pope Francis Was an Amiable Mold Breaker in the Vatican

Although he had a conservative reputation in his earlier years, Pope Francis used his role as a world religious leader to campaign against poverty and social oppression, directly challenging the appro...

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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Mar 25

thanks, Tom!

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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Mar 22

thanks, Joel.

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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Mar 22

thanks Gillian! am very much looking forward to it!

Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Mar 22

thanks, Deirdre and for your own support of me.

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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Mar 22

Thanks, Erika.

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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Mar 22

Thanks, Emily.

Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Mar 22

thanks, Sophie.

Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Mar 22

thanks, Peter!

Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Mar 22

give me a few weeks to get settled and I might!

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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Mar 22

Delighted to finally share I will be starting as Historian and Archives Manager with the Dublin Cemeteries Trust, based in Glasnevin Cemetery shortly. This is my favourite place in Dublin and being able to write about its history and significance in Irish history is exciting.

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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Mar 13

Books always seem to take longer than planned, and this one has been no exception. It has been the most fascinating and conceptually challenging thing I've ever done but utterly enjoyable and fulfilling for the most part. A bit to go still, but I think some light is visible.

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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Feb 16

Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · Feb 15

From next week our X account will close and be archived. We will be solely on BlueSky where we will continue to promote #history, historical practice and the humanities. Please do join us #Skystorians

Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · Feb 11

From 21 February @royalhistsoc.bsky.social will be closing and archiving its X account.

From this date all updates from the Society - and its promotion of work by fellow organisations for #history and the humanities - will be via BlueSky.

Please encourage colleagues to join us here #skystorians

Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Feb 12

The Dublin Diocesan archive is superb. One of the reasons is Noelle Dowling. Today, I came with mixed emotions as Noelle finishes and moves onto a new adventure in the archives world on Friday. she has done so much for so many researchers in a friendly and generous spirit.

Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Feb 9

Delighted to write for local magazine 'Ballinasloe Life' about my @durham-university.bsky.social work on the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood.

Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Feb 8

Delighted that the Irish Times published my review on Michael Albertus's fascinating book 'Land Power' today.

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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Jan 20

surely the market for Irish history isn't that small? Most bookshops see tables heaving with Irish history books.

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Society for the Study of Nineteenth Century Ireland @ssnci.bsky.social · Jan 8

The SSNCI is pleased to announce the opening of its annual essay prize that recognises a piece of written work of superb quality on any aspect of nineteenth-century Ireland! This prize is open to early career researchers and independent scholars ssnci.org/society-for-...

Essay Prize | The Society for the Study of Nineteenth-Century Ireland

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Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Dec 17

away we go again.

Brian Casey @briancasey123.bsky.social · Dec 3

delighted that my OA on the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood and the provision of health care in Provincial Ireland, 1942-1970 is open access with the @historicaljnl.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

The Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood and the Provision of Healthcare in Provincial Ireland, 1942–1970 | The Historical Journal | Cambridge Core

The Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood and the Provision of Healthcare in Provincial Ireland, 1942–1970

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