Guy Beiner discusses the new Catherine Shannon Award, created through a collaboration between the Charitable Irish Society and ACIS.

The award stands as a tribute to her legacy, supporting the next generation of scholars just as she has done throughout her remarkable career.

This week we launch a new programme for early career researchers with @ihr.bsky.social & @chalkefestival.bsky.social

'Pitch my Project' is an opportunity for early career historians to present their research at the 2026 Chalke History Festival bit.ly/44kfUMM Applications now invited #Skystorians

CFP: Violence: Legacies of Conflict in Ireland
Comhfhios Boston Irish Studies at Boston College
Feb 7, 2026, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA

All proposals should be 200 - 300 words, for papers 15-20 minutes long. Please submit all proposals by January 5th, 2026. Contact [email protected]

If you missed Patrick Walsh's talk yesterday on 'A colonial sinew of power? Rethinking the 18th-century Irish state', a recording is available at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=haJr...

The British Army and the American War, 1775-83: Fresh Perspectives

Saturday 14 March 2026

Please save the date for our forthcoming conference to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and the British Army’s doomed efforts to prevent it.

Details at www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...

Had a fantastic time in Potsdam over thanksgiving at the conference for the Society for the History of War! A lovely city to explore, got to hear many compelling and interesting presentations, and presented some of my research as well. Big thanks to @sochistorywar.bsky.social for a great few days!