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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · 1d

The new episode of Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast is live! We discuss the Body Snatching Case that scandalized Gilded Age America- and how it was linked to two highly successful Irish emigrants: shows.acast.com/transatlanti...

America's Most Notorious Grave Robbery: Patrick Jones & the AT Stewart Case. | Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · 9d

The new episode of Transatlantic is live! Fin and I explore the Gilded Age American heriesses who married into Victorian Ireland, and the legacy these women left behind in some of Ireland's most famous country houses and National Parks: shows.acast.com/transatlanti...

Heiresses of the Wild Atlantic Way: American Fortunes, Irish Families | Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · 9d

Nice to see this being floated, based on Andrew Newby's excellent research into his identity. I wrote about the Finn and Swede in the GPO back in 2013 here: www.thejournal.ie/readme/ordic... It led to a nice interview with YLE in a rainy Dublin back in 2016!
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Alison Healy: Renewed push to honour Finnish sailor who fought in the Easter Rising

Antti Juho Mäkipaltio was sent to Kilmainham Gaol and Knutsford Prison following GPO surrender

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · 9d

The new episode of Transatlantic is live! Fin and I explore the Gilded Age American heriesses who married into Victorian Ireland, and the legacy these women left behind in some of Ireland's most famous country houses and National Parks: shows.acast.com/transatlanti...

Heiresses of the Wild Atlantic Way: American Fortunes, Irish Families | Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · 9d

That's it. It is one of the pensions I have been working on relating to pensioners living in Ireland.

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · 10d

As Tom says Hugh she came back to Ireland after her husband died in NOLA with her children, first to Borrisoleigh and then moving about a bit before settling in Thurles. She was a Dwyer and met her husband in Louisiana after the war.

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · 10d

What must be one of the most unusual names for an Irish #WW1 veteran. Hilmar Bielitz of Thurles, Tipperary. Named for his Leipzig-born grandfather, a Civil War U.S. Navy veteran who his grandmother married in New Orleans. Hilmar was gassed in 1918 during the Second Battle of The Marne, but survived.

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · 11d

A Snow Leopard at Ähtäri Wildlife Park, Finland today. Incredible animal.

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks Nicholas. I'm using the Nez Perce War at the moment as a vehicle to look a bit deeper at the enlisted Irish role in what happened to Native Americans. Incredibly three pensions were being paid out in Ireland for men who fought and died in combat with them in 1877.

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Nicholas Allen @dedalusdenaries.bsky.social · 12d

On the subject of Wounded Knee, @irishacw.bsky.social wrote some time ago about Irish service in the American military in such cases, and how the subject needs more thought and study.

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Worthy of Study? Worthy of Remembrance? The Irish Killed at the Washita and Wounded Knee

I have been thinking quite a lot recently about the type of historic events we choose to explore (and in some cases commemorate). This was spurred by the recent laying of a wreath by the Irish Pres…

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Kevin Kenny @kevinkenny.bsky.social · 13d

Video of our launch of Rituals of Migration @gihnyu.bsky.social @nyupress.bsky.social is now up on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qh1...
@irpinaingiro.bsky.social @hidehirota.bsky.social @grainnemcevoy.bsky.social @ciantmcmahon.bsky.social @josephsciorra.bsky.social @appalachianphilly.bsky.social

Launch of Rituals of Migration: Italians and Irish on the Move

YouTube video by Glucksman Ireland House NYU

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · 16d

Really glad you enjoyed it Sue!

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · 16d

*episode even :-)

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · 16d

Our Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast is back! In this short peisode we discuss some of the great episodes we have lined up over the next few weeks: shows.acast.com/transatlanti...

Transatlantic 3.0: Cracking the Consistency Code | Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast

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Kevin Kenny @kevinkenny.bsky.social · 22d

We have a full house, but here's the registration link for Thursday, September 19 @gihnyu.bsky.social @nyupress.bsky.social ⬇️:
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Ella McSweeney @ellamcsweeney.bsky.social · 24d

Public records about North Cork Creameries - a company that is a "leading supplier of butter to the internationally renowned Kerrygold brand" - paint a disquieting picture of how regulators are performing

www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Rules to protect Ireland’s fragile rivers are being repeatedly breached

Public records about North Cork Creameries’ operations paint a disquieting picture of how regulators are performing

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · 24d

Finally made it to the final resting place of Harry Järv at Kappelsbacken, Korsholm. His account of his wartime experiences formed the basis of the film Framom främsta linjen. He also captured an incredible photographic record of the conflict with the camera he carried, often taking it into action.

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · 25d

Macha with her pre-match tunnel stare, sporting her Celtic FC competition collar for the first time, as she prepares for the big match in Korsholm.

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thanks to former Irish Ambassador to the U.S. Dan Mulhall and @historyireland.bsky.social for reviewing my new book "Green and Blue: Irish Americans in the Union Military, 1861-1865." For anyone interested, can read the review here: historyireland.com/green-and-bl...

GREEN AND BLUE IRISH AMERICANS IN THE UNION MILITARY, 1861–1865 – History Ireland

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · Aug 30

Niall and myself with the very sound @mcculld.bsky.social at a certain West Cork site which we did landscape analysis on in advance of the 2022 centenary. David's new two-part documentary "Dev: Rise & Rule" kicks off next Wednesday on RTÉ 1 at 9.30pm, be sure to check it out if you can!

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · Aug 16

Dioramas, Dinosaurs, Drink (History) in the morning around Milwaukee, Discussion in the afternoon and evening at Milwaukee Irish Fest.

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · Aug 14

Out and about in Milwaukee's Third Ward, where the city's Irish were concentrated in the 19th century. Historic plaques to mark the sinking of the Lady Elgin which saw large numbers of Irish lose their lives, and the 1892 Fire which left large numbers of Irish homeless.

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Clodagh Tait @clodaghtait.bsky.social · Aug 14

Very sad to hear of the death of the wonderful Bríd McGrath she was an expert on the history of early modern Ireland, especially the histories of parliaments, elections and towns. Thoughtful, fierce, funny, a lover of nature and Connemara: she will be sorely missed. rip.ie/death-notice...

Death Notice of Dr. Bríd McGrath (Rathmines, Dublin) | rip.ie

The death has occurred of Dr. Bríd McGrath of Rathmines, Dublin Ireland, on 13/08/2025. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Aug 11

A lovely piece from Fergal Keane on what it means to be Irish in Britain today

Ed Sheeran has "two paternal Irish grandparents, an Irish parent, an Irish passport & a childhood filled with Irish summer holidays. Ireland was the place where his musical taste was formed"
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The complex question of what it is to be culturally Irish in 2025

Ed Sheeran grew up in England but described himself as 'culturally Irish,' prompting debate about what that really means

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Damian Shiels @irishacw.bsky.social · Aug 12

Likewise Martin, enjoy thr trip home hope you get some decent weather!