Declan Monaghan
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Historian of 19th and 20th century Ireland. Author of The Irish National Stud 1900-2021: Horses, Politics and Elitism published by Palgrave Macmillan.
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My new publication was released on Monday. Thanks to Palgrave Macmillan, who were a pleasure to work alongside, and all others who assisted in making this possible...
The Irish National Stud, 1900-2025
This book examines the history of a pioneering Thoroughbred horse breeding operation, the Irish National Stud.
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Could Horse Racing Ireland and the House of the Oireachtas please comment on the findings outlined in the recent publication, The Irish National Stud: Horses, Politics and Elitism, 1900-2025 on the domination of Elite horse breeders in Ireland.

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decomon.bsky.social
Thank you Carly, it was a privilege to work with you and all at Palgrave.
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Thanks very much to the staff who were most welcoming at the Irish National Stud and County Kildare Archaeological Society for the opportunity to discuss my recent publication.

It was a pleasure to address a full house at the Osborne Centre at the National Stud on Wednesday evening.
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Aidan O’Brien and Coolmore Stud have won the Group One Irish Oaks. They had 4 of the 7 runners with Aidan's son Joseph O’Brien saddling another 1 of the 7 runners. Only 2 other Irish trainers in the opposition. Read more about this type of dominance…
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The Irish National Stud, 1900-2025
This book examines the history of a pioneering Thoroughbred horse breeding operation, the Irish National Stud.
link.springer.com
decomon.bsky.social
Update: This mornings scheduled Temple Hill/Birds Nest RTE Interview will instead be broadcast on Tuesday morning 3 June. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
decomon.bsky.social
Update: This mornings scheduled Temple Hill/Birds Nest RTE Interview will instead be broadcast on Tuesday morning 3 June. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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Delighted that The Medieval Irish kings & the English invasion has been chosen for the IHS first book prize for 2024!
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Many congratulations to @hoireabhard.bsky.social‬ who has won the @irishhistsoc.bsky.social‬ First Book Prize 2024 for The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion! 🎉

The first analysis of the twelfth-century Irish kingdoms, Irish kingship and impact of the English invasion.

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Promotional banner graphic. The book cover for The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion is placed on the left of the image. Next to this on the right, red text on a cream background reads 'Winner Irish Historical Studies First Book Prize 2024'. In the bottom right corner is the LUP logo. The background is taken from the book cover and is a medieval manuscript featuring text and an illustration of men fighting.
decomon.bsky.social
Wow Sean! Congratulations! Great to hear this news!
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Please tune in to RTE Radio One tomorrow morning between 11 & 12 am to hear details on the Temple Hill and Bird’s Nest Adoption Project. This is a call out for former employees, nurses and adoptees…

Seen below (left to right) Claire Byrne, Declan Monaghan, Jennifer Brady and Cathy Garton….
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Yes, I would hope so! Probably in Maynooth in due course. I will advertise it in advance.
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Thanks for the share Sean, very much appreciated!
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Thanks Adrian, much appreciated.
decomon.bsky.social
My new publication was released on Monday. Thanks to Palgrave Macmillan, who were a pleasure to work alongside, and all others who assisted in making this possible...
The Irish National Stud, 1900-2025
This book examines the history of a pioneering Thoroughbred horse breeding operation, the Irish National Stud.
link.springer.com
decomon.bsky.social
Thanks, Claire. Your support is much appreciated. We were limited on the word count for the RTE Brainstorm article, but of course, we will address the nuances you mention in the final product. As you know only too well, this is a very complex topic! All the best, Declan and Jennifer.
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Call out to any former employees or service users for interviews for our new project…
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Some food for thought in my letter ahead of this week's General Election in today's Sunday Independent…