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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 21h

Delighted to host Dr Leeann Lane's fantastic exhibition on the afterlives of Cork republican women in Cregan Library until the 30th of this month!

It'll be travelling to the O'Reilly Library for display from the 1st of November.

@dublincityuni.bsky.social

Image of Dr. Leeann Lane in front of her exhibition on the afterlives of cork republican women

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Dr Leeann Lane @lloislanel.bsky.social · 1d

And the @ria.ie who funded this.

Dr Leeann Lane @lloislanel.bsky.social · 1d

I’d also like to thank Brian Crowley, Kilmainham Jail, Dara McGrath, Cork Public Museum and @michaelod7.bsky.social

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Dr Leeann Lane @lloislanel.bsky.social · 1d

Delighted that my exhibition on the afterlives of Cork republican women who did not go on to marry is now up in Creegan lib DCU @dculibrary.bsky.social
I want to thank all the DCU library staff and especially @orlanicaodha.bsky.social
Also thanks to @cecilearchives.bsky.social for all her help.

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Books Upstairs @booksupstairs.bsky.social · 2d

A small fire at the front of the bookshop was started last night after rubbish bags that were awaiting collection were set on fire. The guards don’t have reason at this time to believe it was a targeted attack. Thankfully the damage was limited and everyone is safe. We are open for business as usual

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irishfamilydetective @irishfamilydetective.ie · 2d

Died #Onthisday 1957 the fascinating Helen Laird, actress, costumier, teacher, & suffragist. With Maud Gonne she helped form the Ladies’ School Dinners Committee feeding children from #Dublin's poorest schools & She worked with the Save the Children Fund for thirty years

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Dr Leeann Lane @lloislanel.bsky.social · 9d

Beautiful Neil Young track to end another wonderful @johncreedon.bsky.social show.

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michaelod7.bsky.social @michaelod7.bsky.social · 13d

Brid Duggan sister of Peg , Annie and Sarah. Brid was a national school teacher near her home in Blackpool Cork. Unlike her three sisters she was a staunch supporter of De Valera she had a photo of him displayed prominently at her home on Cathedral Street.

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michaelod7.bsky.social @michaelod7.bsky.social · 12d

Back in 2021 after some searching found the grave of May and Lil Conlon at Kilcrea Friary Cork. Lil's book "Cumann na mBan and the women of Ireland " is well worth reading. Great information on the War of Independence in the Cork area.

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michaelod7.bsky.social @michaelod7.bsky.social · 11d

A mural of Terence MacSwiney on Liberty Street Cork it is in connection with Mairead Lucy who typed the draft of Principles of Freedom.

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The Irish Story @theirishstory.bsky.social · 11d

#OTD in 1922 dark days in the Irish Civil War. The Dail passed a resolution giving the Army powers to execute prisoners after a summary miltiary trial. (Pic is of cabinet members at M.Collins funeral) www.theirishstory.com/2013/09/27/t...

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Cormac Moore @cormacmoorehist.bsky.social · 16d

Really excited to share this front cover draft of my latest book (co-written with Alan Tate) due out in November on Lemon's Pure Sweets. Lemon's used to have a slogan, "You cannot eat a better sweet". This Christmas you cannot get a more beautiful book, full of wonderful images.

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Dr Leeann Lane @lloislanel.bsky.social · 12d

Dylan’s Desolation Row from start to finish on the @johncreedon.bsky.social show. How amazing. Reminds me of a night long ago in Gorbys, Cork when the DJ played Hurricane from start to finish which was joyous and I still remember.

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Felicity Hayes-McCoy @fhayesmccoy.bsky.social · 12d

Ooo

(Out Oct 16)

#OnceAYear #bookpost #finishedcopies #booksky #Irish #books 📚 💙

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Dr Angela Byrne FHEA FRHistS @angela-historian.bsky.social · 13d

It's official - 'Finding Mary: The Untold Story of an Inishowen Murder' is out.
I hope I've done justice to Mary Doherty's short life, ended violently when she was just 14.
Available now at www.fourcourtspress.ie/books/2025/f...
#irishhistory #nineteenthcentury #donegal #womenshistory #inishowen

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irishfamilydetective @irishfamilydetective.ie · 13d

Yesterday's #WhereinCork was the former Victoria Hotel Patrick Street #Cork #LoveCork #PureCork #CorkLike

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Dr Leeann Lane @lloislanel.bsky.social · 14d

“Back in Leinster House, the talk returned to Hermès bags. Did you know that you can’t just buy one? And that there are quota and non-quota bags and starter bags and list systems and even then you might have to take whatever bag which could cost tens of thousands is offered.

Not very democratic.”

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 14d

Handbag at the Dáil for Maria Steen as her Áras run comes to an end

Catherine Connolly continues her duties as a TD while Heather Humphreys hits the campaign trail ladder

www.irishtimes.com

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Dr Leeann Lane @lloislanel.bsky.social · 14d

Was this the old Douglas Hyde?

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Dr Leeann Lane @lloislanel.bsky.social · 14d

Your mother was so elegant Michael.

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michaelod7.bsky.social @michaelod7.bsky.social · 14d

Sarah Langford one of the Duggan sisters from Blackpool Cork a seamstress by trade worked from home had to endure numerous raids on the house by the Black and Tans a friend of Michael Collins she supported the treaty. She went through great difficulties to get a pension for her service.

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michaelod7.bsky.social @michaelod7.bsky.social · 14d

Left to right Lil Conlon, Sarah Duggan, Kate Breen from Kerry is standing ( not properly visible) and May Conlon all republican. All except Kate Breen supported the treaty. Kate eventually became a Fianna Fail councillor. The Conlons lived in Shanakiel Cork.

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Dr Leeann Lane @lloislanel.bsky.social · 16d

Best part of the day: @johncreedon.bsky.social playing Van Morrison! 🙏

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Dr Leeann Lane @lloislanel.bsky.social · 16d

Cork ❤️

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michaelod7.bsky.social @michaelod7.bsky.social · 23d

Nora Giles O Daly Nationalist member of Cumann na mBan. The Black and Tans described her as a very dangerous woman she took the pro treaty side in the Civil War. She became secretary of the Dail Courts . She died. May 1943 aged 59.

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michaelod7.bsky.social @michaelod7.bsky.social · 23d

Bodenstown June 1963

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