Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · 8d

A History module developed by Dr Róisín Healy, The History of Small Nations in Modern Europe, is the University of Galway nominee for the ENLIGHT Teaching and Learning Award at the upcoming ENLIGHT Conference at Uppsala University, 8-10 October 👏 For more info: onlineexpo.com/en/enlight-2...

Poster for the module entitled 'The History of Small Nations in Modern Europe'

3

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · 10d

Join us for this week's History Research Seminar on Wednesday at 4pm! Our very own Dr Anita Rupprecht will be speaking on 'Out of Sight: the Narrative of the Slave-ship, Le Rodeur (1819)'. All welcome! Hardiman Research Building G011 or get in touch to join on zoom.

1 5

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · 15d

Call for participants! Spread the word and get in touch with our PhD researcher, Elliot, if you are interested in being interviewed for his exciting PhD project!

Elliot @altirishhistorian.bsky.social · 16d

Hi everyone! I'm currently looking for participants for interviews for my PhD research. I'm working on the history of the LGBT+ community in rural Ireland, the way being in rural Ireland impacted the community and how the community impacted rural Ireland, 1970-2000.

2 2

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · 16d

Looking forward for this week's Research Seminar by Dr Martin Nekola, who will be speaking on 'A Small Nation in a Big Country: The History of Czech Communities in the USA (1848-1918)'. Wednesday 24 Sept. in the Hardiman G010. See you there!

Poster for Dr Martin Nekola's seminar who will be speaking on 'A Small Nation in a Big Country: The History of Czech Communities in the USA (1848-1918)'. This seminar is in collaboration with the Centre for the Investigation of Transnational Encounters (CITE) and is part of the History Research Seminar Series. Wednesday 24 September in the Hardiman G010. Get in touch for further details and zoom registration.

2 3

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · 21d

Aoibhín's essay was entitled 'Ireland's Missed Opportunity; The 1951 Mother and Child Scheme in Comparative Context' and Caden's essay was entitled 'The Transformation of Education in Ireland in the 1950s'. Well done on all your hard work 👏🥳

2 4

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · 21d

A massive congratulations to two of our brilliant students, Aoibhín Ní Gleasáin and Caden Casey, for their success at the Global Undergraduate Awards! Aoibhín was the Island of Ireland Regional Winner in History and Caden was Highly Commended in the History category. A fantastic achievement 🎉

1 2 7

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · 22d

Helen Hayes-Sweeney and her MA supervisor, Breandán Mac Suibhne, joined the History Show this weekend to discuss their use of the Imirce Collection. Brilliant to hear such fascinating research carried out at MA level! Have a listen here:
www.rte.ie/radio/podcas...

The Imirce Collection of Irish Emigrant Letters

Myles Dungan and guests discuss the Irish emigrant letters in the Imirce Collection at the University of Galway. With Breandán Mac Suibhne, Daniel Carey, Marie-Louise Rouget and Helen Hayes Sweeney.

www.rte.ie

1 3

Reposted by University of Galway - History

Centre for the Study of Religion, University of Galway @csrgalway.bsky.social · 26d

Advance Notice: We are pleased to announce that the CSR will welcome @celestemcnamara.bsky.social to UoG to speak on 'Sleeping with the In-laws: Annulment by Reason of Affinity in 18th Century Venice' on 29th October, co-hosting with @historyatgalway.bsky.social. Further details in due course!

2 2

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · 28d

A big welcome to our MA cohort this year! We were joined by teaching colleagues, incoming, and outgoing MA students for the most important part of MA orientation - pizza! 🍕

1 6

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · 29d

Happy first week of the semester! Today we made the most of the sunshine and welcomed colleagues in History and Philosophy back for the new academic year!

Colleagues in the School of History and Philosophy enjoying our coffee social in the Philosophy Garden.

2 5

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · Sep 9

Reminder that our Research Seminar Series is kicking off tomorrow 🎉

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · Sep 3

Delighted to share our Research Seminar Series for this semester! We're starting off next Wed 10 Sept @ 4pm by welcoming our new colleague, Dr Ciarán McCabe, who will be speaking on 'Privacy, Respectability, and Working-Class Domestic Spaces in Dublin's Tenements, c.1910-c.1960'!

Poster for Dr Ciaran McCabe's seminar paper entitled 'Privacy, respectability and working class domestic spaces in Dublin's tenements, c.1910-60'. Wednesday 10 September at 4pm in Room G010, Hardiman Research Building

2 3

Reposted by University of Galway - History

University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social · Sep 9

University of Galway launches digital archive of Long Kesh journals
www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/new...

@araireland.bsky.social @historyatgalway.bsky.social

8 15

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · Sep 3

Delighted to share our Research Seminar Series for this semester! We're starting off next Wed 10 Sept @ 4pm by welcoming our new colleague, Dr Ciarán McCabe, who will be speaking on 'Privacy, Respectability, and Working-Class Domestic Spaces in Dublin's Tenements, c.1910-c.1960'!

17 25

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · Sep 3

Delighted to have you with us, Daniel!

Daniel Gallen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @gallenator85.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today was my first official day as a PhD student with @historyatgalway.bsky.social and I’m looking forward to getting stuck in properly!

3

Reposted by University of Galway - History

Chris Doyle @gollygee2004.bsky.social · Aug 25

My review of Patrick Gleeson's tremendous book 'Landscapes of Kingship in Early Medieval Ireland AD 400-1150' (IrishTimes 23/08/25). Very hard to do it proper justice in 800 words, but already it has led me to redesign my medieval Irish lecture modules @historyatgalway.bsky.social #medievalireland.

1 3 7

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · Aug 19

Ó Dochartaigh's chapter explores 'German scholars and the Irish Book, 1830s-2010s' and Ó Coisáin considers 'Print Literacy in Irish in the Nineteenth Century'. For more info: global.oup.com/academic/pro...

Screenshot of the table of contents: N Ó Ciosáin, "Print Literacy in Irish in the Nineteenth Century", pp. 194-98.

Screenshot of the table of contents: P Ó Dochartaigh, "German Scholars and the Book in Irish, 1830s-2010s", pp. 508-14.

4

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congratulations to Pól Ó Dochartaigh and Niall Ó Ciosáin (and many of our colleagues in Roinn na Gaeilge) for their contributions in the recently published The Oxford History of the Irish Book, vol II: The Printed Book in Irish, 1567-2010s (OUP, 2025)!

Cover of The Oxford History of the Irish Book, volume II: The Printed Book in Irish, 1567-2010s, edited by Éamonn Ó Ciardha, Frank Sewell, and Alan Titley.

1 9 37

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · Jul 15

For more information on the Tuam Oral History Project, co-led by Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley and Dr John Cunningham, here: www.universityofgalway.ie/tuam-oral-hi...

Tuam Oral History - University of Galway

www.universityofgalway.ie

1 1

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · Jul 15

Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley joined @news.rte.ie to discuss the importance of hearing the lived experience of survivors and families impacted by institutions as excavation begins at the former mother and baby home in Tuam.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Excavation begins at former Tuam mother-and-baby home

Annette McKay, whose baby sister died in a Tuammother and baby home, describes her mother's story and why she believes the excavation is "momentous" Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Associate Professor of Histo...

www.rte.ie

1 2 6

Reposted by University of Galway - History

Kevin O'Sullivan @kevinkosullivan.bsky.social · Jun 29

I find watching myself on tv excruciating, but in case anyone else is willing to put themselves through it, then I was on the latest episode of From That Small Island on @rte.ie this evening - talking (briefly!) about humanitarianism.
@historyatgalway.bsky.social

www.rte.ie/player/serie...

From that Small Island S01E04 - From the Famine to the Future

Two million Irish people emigrated in the immediate aftermath of the Famine. Watch From that Small Island S01E04 - From the Famine to the Future on RTÉ Player for free

www.rte.ie

1 2 11

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · Jun 16

As always, have a search of your attics and let us know if you find any treasure troves of letters! 💌

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · Jun 16

Great lunchtime listen about our fantastic Imirce collection @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social with our colleagues Breandán Mac Suibhne and Daniel Carey. Explore the vast database here: imirce.universityofgalway.ie/p/ms

1 3

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · Jun 16

Great lunchtime listen about our fantastic Imirce collection @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social with our colleagues Breandán Mac Suibhne and Daniel Carey. Explore the vast database here: imirce.universityofgalway.ie/p/ms

7 10

Reposted by University of Galway - History

Tomás Finn @finnuniofgalway.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thanks so much to the Irish Ambassador and Embassy in Prague for hosting my talk. So many fascinating insights from so many people into how modern Ireland has emerged and evolved @historyatgalway.bsky.social @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social @uniofgalwaycasscs.bsky.social

2 13

Reposted by University of Galway - History

Neil Johnston @nejohnst.bsky.social · Jun 3

Tudor & Stuart Ireland 2025 is shaping up into a brilliant conference @ucddublin.bsky.social on 21-22 August. We've had a super response to the CFP, so if you're interested in speaking, please submit your proposal by Friday, 7 June. All the details can be found at tudorstuartireland.com

Tudor and Stuart Ireland

Post by @TudorStuartIre.

tudorstuartireland.com

2 13 21

University of Galway - History @historyatgalway.bsky.social · Jun 3

This four-part series, narrated by Colin Farrell, examines "the extraordinary story of the Irish people, from the island's very first inhabitants to the global diaspora that now numbers over 80 million people". Further details here: www.rte.ie/entertainmen...

Colin Farrell tells story of the Irish in RTÉ series

Colin Farrell narrates From That Small Island - The Story of the Irish, a new four-part documentary series coming to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player next month.

www.rte.ie