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Michelle McCann, PhD.

@mcgoffmccann.bsky.social

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Professional Historian - Researching historical crime and murder in 19th and early 20th c.; The Bath Estate (1750-1900) and artist and inventor John Bedell Stanford MacIlwaine (1857-1945) - looking for an AMAZING new opportunity in research :)

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 7d

There are a few people that are inspirations to almost all scientists that I know, and Jane Goodall was one of them. RIP. 😢

Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist and conservationist, has died

Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91.

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Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · 24d

Congratulations Leanne! 😃

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Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · 25d

Delighted to have spent the past several days at @maynoothuniversity.ie for the 35th Irish Conference of Historians amongst a group of incredible people with such fascinating research. A real pleasure. Thank you @irishhistorians.bsky.social

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Emily Mark-FitzGerald @emilymfg.bsky.social · Jul 31

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

The mathematics of starvation: how Israel caused a famine in Gaza

Israel controls the flow of food into Gaza. It has calculated how many calories Palestinians need to stay alive. Its data shows only a fraction has been allowed in

www.theguardian.com

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Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · Jul 22

I’ll see if I can find anything 🙂

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Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · Jul 22

Oooh. Super interesting. I will have a look to see if I come across McMahon evictions. What makes you say “mass” evictions?

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Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thanks Ciarán! I’ve been at this for a long while now. The end is in sight :) Earliest date is 1568. What’s your theory? Would love to hear more.

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Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · Jul 22

Looking forward to kicking off my Bath Estate Lecture Series 21 August for Heritage Week 😬 #carrickmacrossworkhouse

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Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · Jul 22

My annual research trip to @longleatofficial.bsky.social private archives to work on my ‘Irish’ Bath Estate book (Co. Monaghan) is now 10 years in the making - and nearing completion. This walk in the morning helps with inspiration ❤️

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Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · Jul 8

If I come across them - I’ll be sure to let you know :)

Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · Jul 6

Thanks for getting in touch! I’m doing the family tree to better understand the influences on JBS so would love to hear more about your connection. Not my family relations but fascinated all the same :)

Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · Jun 27

This is fabulous! Congratulations Leanne. Can’t wait to read it 😊

Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · Jun 24

You too Siobhan!

Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · Jun 24

Another successful and enjoyable @ssnci.bsky.social conference this year at @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social - thanks to the organisers and fellow participants

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Rebecca Rideal @rebeccarideal.bsky.social · May 31

Gaza is ‘hungriest place on Earth’ with all its people at risk of famine, says UN www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

Gaza is ‘hungriest place on Earth’ with all its people at risk of famine, says UN

Mission to deliver help is ‘one of most obstructed aid operations in recent history’, humanitarian agency says

www.theguardian.com

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Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · Jun 5

Fascinating talks this year! Looking forward to the next round 🙂

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Kneecap @kneecapceol.bsky.social · May 23

"Ireland thought it could move on from its painful history, that we had left it behind once a workable peace was achieved.

We did not know that we would have to keep talking about it, not for ourselves, but for others." 👇

journalofmusic.com/opinion/hist...

History Repeats Itself as British Authorities Get to Decide Who the Terrorists Are

A member of Kneecap has been charged with a terrorism offence, but those in power continue to look away from the deeper crisis, writes Toner Quinn.

journalofmusic.com

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Jim Acosta @jimacosta.bsky.social · Apr 25

It’s time to pull the plug substack.com/@jimacosta/n...

Pull the Plug on the White House Correspondents Dinner

At least for now... while the press is under attack in America

substack.com

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Nick Harkaway @nickharkaway.com · Apr 23

Superb bit of writing, this

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Apr 22

I want to give credit to my editors, who asked me to write 2,000 words on why Andrew Tate wears such tight pants. I submitted 3,700. They asked if I really needed to start with a story about the industrial revolution and I said "yes, absolutely don't cut."

www.bloomberg.com/features/202...

Why So Many MAGA Men Look Like Joe Rogan

The slim-fit uniform of grindset entrepreneurs and right wing podcasters can be traced back decades.

www.bloomberg.com

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Dr Paul Huddie @paulhuddie.bsky.social · Feb 10

Coming Summer 2025!

Courtesy of @ssnci.bsky.social and three exceptional (if I do say so) staff from ucddublin.bsky.social and a dozen of their genius peers #ssnci #ireland #conflict

www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....

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Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · Mar 31

I've just signed this petition protesting Meta's theft of Irish writing, which they've used to build their AI tool. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr...

Protest Meta's Theft of Irish Writing

I've just signed this petition protesting Meta's theft of Irish writing, which they've used to build their AI tool. Will you sign too?

my.uplift.ie

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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · Mar 26

"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." 1984 - George Orwell

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Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · Mar 26

Monty is not making it easy to get out of bed this morning

Michelle McCann, PhD. @mcgoffmccann.bsky.social · Mar 25

Happy to see this publication come to light! @ssnci.bsky.social

Dr Paul Huddie @paulhuddie.bsky.social · Mar 13

And now we've got our cover. Check it out!

Courtesy of @ssnci.bsky.social and three exceptional (if I do say so) staff from ucddublin.bsky.social and a dozen of their genius peers via @livunipress.bsky.social #ssnci #ireland #conflict

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · Mar 4

Already hearing that Republican members have been showing up to the House floor trying to take up the Dem side seats for the joint address 💀

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