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Irish Studies at QUB
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Institute of Irish Studies at Queen’s University Belfast. An interdisciplinary research institute for all aspects of Irish culture, history, politics and society. See 'Lists' for more info. Find us at https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/IrishStudiesGateway/
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · Nov 8
We created an Irish Studies starter pack here: go.bsky.app/VDXWKgk
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Dr Susie Deedigan @susiedeedigan.bsky.social · 2d
The wisdom that goes with Manchán is an immeasurable loss.

Thoughts with all who loved him.
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 2d
We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Manchán Magan.

A remarkable writer and broadcaster, his reflections on language, place, and identity captured so much of Ireland’s spirit.
It was a privilege to feature Manchán on the ARINS My Identity Podcast earlier this year.

Listen: bit.ly/4gTZ0JI
My Identity: Manchán Magan
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 2d
Due to circumstances outside our control (but not reflecting well on current US policy), next week's QUB Irish Studies seminar will now be online only.
www.qub.ac.uk/schools/Iris...
Irish Studies Seminar: Shinjini Chattopadhyay, Critical cosmopolitanism and Irish identity in Joyce
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 2d
CFP for Sofeir conference 'Irish Exceptionalism', Strasbourg, 26-27 March 2026
www.sofeir.fr/cfp-irish-ex...
CFP Irish Exceptionalism – SOFEIR conference – University of Strasbourg, 26-27 March 2026 – SOFEIR
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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 5d
What does it say about a society that valued poets so highly? Find out in The Medieval Irish History Podcast — back for a 3rd series! We are kicking off again with the inimitable @thecelticist.bsky.social @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @tiagoovsilva.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/1DTU... 1/2
Poets and Poetry with Dr Elizabeth Boyle
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 4d
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Joel Herman @joelherman.bsky.social · 5d
Listen in to a discussion about Ireland and the American Revolution on @newstalkfm.bsky.social featuring Patrick Geoghegan, Finola O’Kane, Eliga Gould, and Patrick Griffin. The episode airs this Sunday at 7PM, ahead of our conference next week. It was a privilege to take part in the conversation.
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Joel Herman @joelherman.bsky.social · 22d
Excited to release the conference programme for 'Ireland and the American Revolution: 250th Anniversary Perspectives'. There are only a few tickets left, so if you would like to attend I would suggest getting one as soon as possible. Attendance is free but booking is essential.
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 4d
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 4d
Robin Glendinning: Founder member of North’s Alliance Party was noted playwright and poet
Teacher, politician and Irish-language enthusiast wrote dramas that reflected on the wider politics of Northern Ireland
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Ben Tonra @bentonra.bsky.social · 5d
Terrific forthcoming event @ria.ie 4 November 1230-1430 "Irish Foreign Policy, the Troubles and EC membership 1969-1973" brought to you by the RIA's Committee for International Affairs and the Documents in Irish Foreign Policy project.

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The Troubles and the European Community: Exploring DIFP XIV (1969-73) - Royal Irish Academy
Witness seminar on the latest volume of Documents in Irish Foreign Policy, covering the years 1969-73. In this event co-hosted by The Standing Committee for International Affairs and Documents in Iris...
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Tom Hulme @tomhulme.bsky.social · 5d
brilliant thread
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Coates is Odd This Day @oddthisday.bsky.social · 5d
It’s 185 years to the day since a man called Thomas O’Conor wrote a report about a stone figure on a church in Kiltinane, County Tipperary. This wouldn’t be especially notable if we didn’t also consider what the statue looked like, because this was the first written use of the term Sheela-na-gig
The Kiltinane church Sheela Na Gig – a strange, naked, stone female figure, with one hand raised, and the other holding open her vulva. The stone was actually sideways when she was found, but it's easier to see her and her... features this way
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 5d
Katy Hayward reviews the latest NILT survey
Narrowing margin on constitutional question to bring border poll pressure on secretary of state
The NILT survey shows support for unification increasing as backing for the union declines
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 5d
Manchán Magan: writer and documentary maker dies aged 55
Manchán Magan: writer and documentary maker dies aged 55
Author spoke of terminal illness in recent radio interview, saying he did not feel despair
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Neil Johnston @nejohnst.bsky.social · 6d
Podcasts from this year's Tudor and Stuart Ireland conference @ucddublin.bsky.social are now available. Thanks to Mike Liffey @historyhub.bsky.social for making us all sounds so crisp historyhub.ie/tudor-and-st...
Tudor and Stuart Ireland Conference Podcasts
Since 2011, more than 200 speakers from a range of disciplines including History, English, Archaeology and Art History, have presented papers at Tudor and Stuart Ireland conferences. Download podcasts...
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 6d
Those who like a chaser to their House of Guinness will be delighted to hear that 'Whiskey Trade Review' (Dublin), 1893-6. has been added to the British newspaper Archive
www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/search/resul...
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 7d
QUB SCHOOL OF LAW
'The Irish Unity Dividend': the benefits for everyone, by Ben Collins - BOOK LAUNCH and PANEL DISCUSSION
Thursday 2 Oct 16:00
The Moot Court, School of Law, QUB (MST.02.006)
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02.10.25 The Irish Unity Dividend: the benefits for everyone - BOOK LAUNCH | School of Law | Queen's University Belfast
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 7d
AN ARTISTIC ROUNDTABLE ON STAN LAI'S BECKETT ABOVE
Fri 10 Oct 10:30-11:30
Online - registration by email: [email protected]
The Chinese theatre director and playwright Stan Lai will discuss his work on the drama of Samuel Beckett in an artistic roundtable with Chaomei Chen and Chengyun Zhao.
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 7d
To mark Cahal McLaughlin's retirement as Chair of Film Studies at QUB, the AEL Centre for Documentary Research invites you to a special screening of Armagh Stories: Voices from the Gaol (2015), followed by a Q&A, chaired by Dr. Laura Aguiar (UU).
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 7d
CENTRE FOR DOCUMENTARY RESEARCH at QUB
Wed 8 Oct 15:30 - 17:00 Screen 2, QFT
For the Record: Special Screening and Q&A with Prof Cahal McLaughlin.
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 7d
On Monday 20 October we welcome Dr Ian d'Alton to QUB Irish Studies to talk about '1932 - seeing the same world differently: Irish Catholics and Protestants a decade after independence'. All welcome in-person and online. www.qub.ac.uk/schools/Iris...
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 7d
October events at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 7d
House of Guinness: Fact v fiction – Is the Netflix series historically accurate?
House of Guinness: Fact v fiction – Is the Netflix series historically accurate?
Guinness heir says show ‘makes no ambition at relating to purely fact’
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 8d
If you missed our Irish Studies publishing workshop yesterday with Noelle Moran and Caitlin O'Neill of UCD Press, a recording is now available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruV-...
Irish Studies Seminar: Publishing with UCD Press
YouTube video by QUB Irish Studies
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The Northern Ireland Place-Name Project @placenamesni.bsky.social · 8d
In the townland of Doagh, Co. Antrim, the Irish element dumhach ‘mound’ refers to a Norman motte, but in the four Co. Derry townlands named Doaghs (parish of Magilligan), the same element refers to the sand dunes along Magilligan Strand all the way to Magilligan Point.
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Mark O’Neill 🐻 @radiobeartime.com · 8d
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The problem as the piece rightly identifies is that there is no such thing as an “Irish” accent or indeed an “English” accent.

Though having everyone speak like Mikey Joe O’Shea would be a hoot and a half :)
‘If you get it wrong, it’s sacrilegious!’ TV’s problem with Irish accents
From James Norton’s ‘terror’ at playing a Dubliner in House of Guinness to Helen Mirren doing an impersonation so atrocious it went viral – why do actors struggle to play people from Ireland?
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 20d
On Monday 6th Oct. we will be joined by Dr Alexandra Maclennan (Caen), who will speak on Cardinal Owen McCann (1907-94): die Roomse gevaar in apartheid South Africa'.
All welcome (in-person and online)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/institute-of...
[image courtesy of Southern Cross archive]
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 9d
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Edinburgh University Press @edinburghup.bsky.social · 9d
📚 Book launch
📍The Irish Secretariat, Belfast
📆 Wednesday October 1st,  5pm

Panelists Paul Gillespie,  Prof Katy Hayward @katyhayward.bsky.social
and Prof Michael Keating host a roundtable discussion on their new book!

Book your spot:
Launch & Discussion: Political Change Across Britain and Ireland
Published by Edinburgh University Press 2025. Panellists: Dr Paul Gillespie, UCD: Prof Katy Hayward, QUB: Prof Michael Keating, Aberdeen
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 12d
Martin Mansergh, Fianna Fáil adviser and key figure in peace process, dies aged 78
Mansergh entered electoral politics after decades as a backroom figure and served as minister of State
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