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Kelly Barnhill @kellybarnhill.bsky.social · 3d

Oh my goodness. What a gift she was!

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 3d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Caitríona Beaumont @caitbeaumont.bsky.social · 8d

So grateful to @sonjatiernan.bsky.social & editors of #Saothar50 for opportunity to write on Irish housewives. By mad coincidence my ma was interviewed about her everyday experiences in 1968 & that features in my new article. #familyhistory #femaleactivism
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Caitríona Beaumont @caitbeaumont.bsky.social · 8d

Looking forward to attending launch of #Saothar50 in Dublin next week 😀. This is a jam packed edition & was delighted to be asked to write article about #Irishhousewives in 1960s & 1970s, featuring a Swedish newspaper interview from 1968 on their everyday experiences, with my mum ❤️. #familyhistory.

Sonja Tiernan @sonjatiernan.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join us for a special event to mark the landmark 50th volume of Saothar: Journal of Irish Labour History, a refereed journal dedicated to the study of Irish working-class history … Co-edited by myself, Mary Muldowney, John Cunningham and Brian Hanley.
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Special Event To Mark Publication Of 50th Volume Of Saothar – Dublin Festival of History

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Sonja Tiernan @sonjatiernan.bsky.social · 27d

Totally agree!

Sonja Tiernan @sonjatiernan.bsky.social · 27d

Excellent to see this!
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Ireland may not contest Eurovision if Israel takes part

RTÉ has announced this lunchtime that it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song contest "if the participation of Israel goes ahead."

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 29d

Join the Irish Humanities Alliance and @sahavoice.bsky.social at @ria.ie for a half day event - Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations. Tickets are booking fast and can be secured 👇
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Select tickets – Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations – Royal Irish Academy

Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations – Royal Irish Academy, Fri 26 Sep 2025 - Discussing the role of arts and humanities in the implementation of the joint Irish-Scottish bilateral review. ...

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brian-hanley.bsky.social @brian-hanley.bsky.social · Sep 7

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University of Galway publishes digital archive of hand-made Long Kesh journals

Librarian Monica Crump said the republican journals offered ‘a glimpse into life’ in at the camp.

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Des Fitzgerald @desfitzgerald.bsky.social · Sep 4

It's notable that humanities and social sciences once again make up 50% of ERC starting awards in Ireland (a notably higher proportion than in other countries) despite the weak financial support for research in these disciplines nationally. We should fund what we're good at!

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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · Sep 2

The event will feature a panel on ‘Culture, collaboration and diaspora', followed by a presentation of exceptional research projects funded by the Ireland-Scotland Bilateral Network Grants.

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Programme and tickets 👇

Hybrid event: Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance

A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.

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Sonja Tiernan @sonjatiernan.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join us for a special event to mark the landmark 50th volume of Saothar: Journal of Irish Labour History, a refereed journal dedicated to the study of Irish working-class history … Co-edited by myself, Mary Muldowney, John Cunningham and Brian Hanley.
dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/event/specia...

Special Event To Mark Publication Of 50th Volume Of Saothar – Dublin Festival of History

dublinfestivalofhistory.ie

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Lou Morgan @lmorgan.bsky.social · Aug 12

To withdraw your first book, in particular, from a prize is a very big deal - and not something to be taken lightly. If you like the look of any of these, please consider buying them and show the authors some love

Jay Hulme @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · Aug 11

14 of 24 authors have now withdrawn.

First Book:
Curtis Garner, Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Sanah Ahsan, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Eleanor Medhurst, Ciara Maguire, June Thomas

Main:
Olumide Popoola, Robert Hamberger, Andrew McMillan, Rhian Elizabeth, Jane Traies

Judges:
Nicola Dinan, Bob Hughes

The Polari first prize Longlist with books by Curtis Garner, Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Sanah Ahsan, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Eleanor Medhurst, Ciara Maguire, June Thomas crossed out to show they've withdrawn

The Polari Prize Longlist with books by Olumide Popoola, Robert Hamberger, Andrew McMillan, Rhian Elizabeth, Jane Traies crossed out to show they've withdrawn

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Sonja Tiernan @sonjatiernan.bsky.social · Aug 12

Such an impressive volume to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Saothar. A pleasure to edit alongside esteemed colleagues.

brian-hanley.bsky.social @brian-hanley.bsky.social · Aug 12

Coming in October ... co-edited with Mary Muldowney, Sonja Tiernan and John Cunningham

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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · Aug 6

Join SAHA and the @irishhumanities.bsky.social for a half-day event on Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations.

The hybrid event will take place on Friday, September 26th, from 14:30 until 17:30 at the Royal Irish Academy (@ria.ie )

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Women's Aid Ireland @womensaidireland.bsky.social · Jul 31

Nikita.

A name that the women of Ireland will forever associate with strength, courage and determination.

To all survivors of male intimidation, violence and abuse against women, please know that we stand with you and are here to support you.

www.rte.ie/news/courts/...

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Sinéad Gleeson @sineadgleeson.bsky.social · Jul 7

This anthology on Sinéad O’Connor’s music is published this month. Lots of great writing, an intro by Neko Case and two Irish events to celebrate its launch, including one at @wcorklitfest.bsky.social on July 17th www.westcorkmusic.ie/events/2025/... @sonyahuber.bsky.social @marthabayne.bsky.social

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Sonja Tiernan @sonjatiernan.bsky.social · Jul 3

Eva Gore-Booth features on new Irish LGBTQ banner which will appear at the New York Pride celebrations on Sunday
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Lavender and Green Unfolds New Banner

The Irish LGBTQ group Lavender and Green Alliance unfolded a new banner to coincide with New York Pride celebrations Sunday. The banner, according ...

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · Jun 30

We are delighted to announce that registration is now live for the IHA annual conference 2025 on 4-5 Sep - hosted by @ucdhumanities.bsky.social An exciting mix of panels, keynote addresses and creative inputs.

Bianca Cataldi @biancacataldi.bsky.social · Jun 27

Registration OPEN! Programme draft available on the registration page. @irishhumanities.bsky.social 2025 Conference “Feeding the Soul: Transnational Narratives of Food and Belonging” (UCD Humanities Institute, 4-5 September 2025)
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Irish Humanities Alliance 2025 Conference

FEEDING THE SOUL: TRANSNATIONAL NARRATIVES OF FOOD AND BELONGING| UCD Humanities Institute, Seminar Room H204 | 4–5 September 2025

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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · Jun 27

The Summer Sale starts now ☀️

Get 50% off EVERYTHING until the 7th July. Yep, we said everything.

Unlock with code: Sun50

Had your eye on any of our newest hardbacks, or Academic New in Paperbacks? Now's your chance 👇

Browse by subject at the link in bio 🔗

#booksky #academicsky

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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Jun 24

The next call for applications for new YAI members will open on 18 July 2025.
If you're an ECR or innovator passionate about shaping the future of academia, culture & society on the island of Ireland, we encourage you to apply
Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date:
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Sonja Tiernan @sonjatiernan.bsky.social · May 29

Second episode of Ireland Said Yes podcast dropped today. Honoured to be part of this alongside such iconic activists. Listen 👇 also on Apple and YouTube
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Ireland Said Yes

Podcast · Onic Originals · Comedian Shane Daniel Byrne celebrates 10 years of marriage equality in 'Ireland Said Yes'. He'll take you on an emotional journey exploring the decades-long fight for same-...

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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · May 24

It's now 10 years since marriage equality was finally celebrated in Ireland.

'The history of marriage equality in Ireland' by @sonjatiernan.bsky.social traces the key legislative and social changes surrounding Irish marriage equality from 2008-2015.

Out now in paperback & on manchesterhive.com 🌈

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Sonja Tiernan @sonjatiernan.bsky.social · May 20

Delighted to have celebrated 10 years of Marriage Equality on Talking History @newstalkfm.bsky.social with panel @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social Dr Brian Tobin & Frances Fitzgerald.
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Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Ireland | Newstalk

In this episode of Talking History, we're going back in time 10 years to remember how Ireland bec...

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · May 19

The pivotal case that came before marriage equality in Ireland. @sonjatiernan.bsky.social @irishhumanities.bsky.social RIA on how marriage equality was propelled into public debate when two women tried to have their Canadian marriage recognised in Ireland www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

The pivotal case that came before marriage equality in Ireland

Marriage equality was propelled into public debate when two women tried to have their Canadian marriage recognised in Ireland

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Sonja Tiernan @sonjatiernan.bsky.social · May 19

Delighted to have this article out today..

RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · May 19

The pivotal case that came before marriage equality in Ireland. @sonjatiernan.bsky.social @irishhumanities.bsky.social RIA on how marriage equality was propelled into public debate when two women tried to have their Canadian marriage recognised in Ireland www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

The pivotal case that came before marriage equality in Ireland

Marriage equality was propelled into public debate when two women tried to have their Canadian marriage recognised in Ireland

www.rte.ie

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Apr 22

PhD opportunity at TCD under the supervision of Dr Deirdre Foley and Dr Lindsey Earner Byrne.

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