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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · 6d

We are delighted to have another book review up online this evening. Thanks to @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social for taking the time to review it for us.

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Margaret Ward Rebel Women. Cumann na mBan in Belfast and the Glens of Antrim, 1914-1924, Beyond the Pale Books, Belfast, 2024

Frances ‘Frank’ Brady is one of the few members of Cumann na mBan who went on hunger strike during the War of Independence, and more unusually, for whom a photograph exists of her in bed, in jail, …

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · 11d

This will be of interest to some of our members.

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Dr Martin Walsh FRHistS @tmartinwalsh.bsky.social · 27d

Tickets for my talk on the letters of sympathy sent to Canon Begley and his parishioners following the 1926 Dromcollogher cinema fire are now available through the link below. The talk is on Sunday 28 September in Newcastle West county Limerick.
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Martin Walsh- Limerick History Festival | The Limerick Civic Trust

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · 15d

If you can help, please do make contact with Elliot.

Elliot @altirishhistorian.bsky.social · 15d

Hi everyone! I'm currently looking for participants for interviews for my PhD research. I'm working on the history of the LGBT+ community in rural Ireland, the way being in rural Ireland impacted the community and how the community impacted rural Ireland, 1970-2000.

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · 19d

Our latest book review is now online. Thanks to Dr Elaine Callinan for taking the time to review it for us.

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Review of Spirit of Revolution: Ireland from Below, 1917-23, edited by John Cunningham and Terry Dunne (Dublin: Four Courts Press,2024)

The Spirit of Revolution: Ireland from Below, 1917–23 offers a genuinely refreshing perspective on Ireland’s revolutionary period. Each of the fourteen chapters thoughtfully align with the book’s t…

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · 20d

Congratulations to @lorrainegrimes.bsky.social on the publication of her first book which is now available with Bloomsbury
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Single Mothers in Twentieth-century Ireland and Britain

Throughout the Twentieth Century many women in Ireland and Britain endured shame and institutionalisation for becoming pregnant outside of marriage. In this wel…

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · 20d

Something to be aware of.

Dr Martin Walsh FRHistS @tmartinwalsh.bsky.social · 20d

Thankfully, No longer on this platform.

Ordinary Notes @hystericalblkns.bsky.social · 21d

If you’re on academia dot edu, let me suggest that you strongly consider deleting your account.

Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · 20d

We are looking for a book reviewer for this brilliant publication by @leannecalvert.bsky.social. Please contact Judy at [email protected] if you are interested.

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Pious and promiscuous

Pious and promiscuous – Life, love and family in Presbyterian Ulster will be published on 15 October 2025. Pre-orders will be sent out the week of publication. Step into the intimate worlds of Presby...

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Sep 8

If you are Limerick this will worth a visit .

Treaty United @treatyunitedfc.bsky.social · Sep 7

An exhibition celebrating the Limerick Ladies team from 1973-'75 will take place at the Limerick Museum on Henry Street.

The exhibition will start on Thursday, September 11th and will run until Halloween.

#WeAreTreaty

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Women's Collective Limerick @wci-limerick.bsky.social · Sep 8

📣❤📣Tomorrow!!
Open Day | Tuesday September 9th | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | 28 John Street.
Drop by for a hot drink and a chat, find out more about our work, meet the team and sign up for one of our upcoming courses!

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Sep 6

Congratulations Dr Meyer's ! we hope you enjoyed the day.

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Sep 3

If you are in Limerick on 25 September this worth attending. Congratulations to Leanne on her new book.

Leanne Calvert @leannecalvert.bsky.social · Sep 3

If you're in Limerick on the evening of Thursday 25 September, I'll be sharing research from my upcoming book on pregnancy and paternity disputes in 18th/19th century Ulster as part of the Limerick History Festival. Be lovely to see folks there! #womenshist #histsex #histfam

Poster with details of my upcoming talk for the Limerick History Festival. Talk is titled '“She never knew any man on earth except [him]: Paternity disputes in eighteenth and nineteenth century Ulster.” My talk explores issues of paternity, pregnancy & sexual scandal. Thursday 25 September at People's Museum, No. 2 Pery Square, 7pm.

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Sep 1

We are delighted to publish our third WHAI Emerging Scholars Blog. Thanks to Susan Curley Meyers for sharing her insights into doing a PhD.
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When do we become the ‘expert in our chosen topic?’

When do we become experts in what we choose to research extensively? ‘Becoming an expert on your topic,’ is a phrase I have heard many times, and while intended to be complimentary, as a final stag…

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thanks, Cecile. We're delighted to have your book review on our website.😀

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Aug 28

Re post appreciated

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Aug 28

Looking for members help. Dr Maria Luddy and Dr Judith Harford are writing a book on the experiences of Irish women national school teachers, 1890-1950. They would love to hear from anyone with material such as diaries, letters, photographs, or other artefacts. email [email protected].

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Aug 28

We have a new book review on our website this morning. Thanks to Cécile Chemin for reviewing this wonderful book for us.
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Revolutionary Women of Tipperary 1914-1923 by Noreen Higgins McHugh, Oral Kelly Publishing, 2024

Any substantive contribution that illuminates the role of women in the Irish independence movement deserves recognition, particularly when it uncovers their personal sacrifices and achievements. In…

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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · Aug 14

I knew of Bríd through her work & our lovely interactions on social media.I am so delighted I got to meet her in real life a year or so ago-she was as lovely, warm & funny as I thought she’d be.My deepest sympathies to her family, friends,history colleagues & all who knew her. rip.ie/death-notice...

Death Notice of Dr. Bríd McGrath (Rathmines, Dublin) | rip.ie

The death has occurred of Dr. Bríd McGrath of Rathmines, Dublin Ireland, on 13/08/2025. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Jul 13

WHAI contributors have been busy this weekend! Our next book review is available to read. Thanks to committee member Dr Ciara Henderson for her wonderful review.
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So Once Was I: Forgotten Tales from Glasnevin Cemetery by Warren Farrell

In the heartland of Dublin city lies Glasnevin Cemetery, established in 1832. The final resting place for over 1.5 million people, Glasnevin was founded ostensibly as a multi-denominational cemete…

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Jul 13

We are delighted to announce our third WHAI Emerging Scholars Blog. This time it is the turn of recent graduate Dr Suzanne Jobling.

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‘Her appearance was unsatisfactory’: Uncovering Northern Irish women’s employment experiences in the 1980s(1)

In a society where women’s participation in the workforce is the norm and indeed, where two adult pay-packets are required to keep households afloat, pregnancy discrimination remains an enduring fo…

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UCD Press @ucdpress.bsky.social · Jul 12

Woman who refused to be silenced in fight for republican independence

Thank you @irishexaminer.bsky.social @michaelmoynihan.bsky.social

@lloislanel.bsky.social @homeofdcu.bsky.social @whaireland.bsky.social

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Book extract: Woman who refused to be silenced in fight for republican independence

Betrayal of the republic, for Mary MacSwiney, would have meant betrayal of a brother she loved and admired, and it would have been almost impossible for her to think and feel in any other way

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Jul 2

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Zoe Thomas @zoethomas.bsky.social · Jul 2

Call for Papers, please share! “Power Couples? Collaborations at work and at home, c.1750-1914” workshop to be held at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany 11-13 May 2026. Deadline for expression of interest 1 Sep 2025. Please see more info in the attached & email me if any questions.

Screen shot of word document detailing information about the “power couples” conference. Please email z.thomas@bham.ac.uk for more info.

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Jun 30

Congratulations to our committee member @susiedeedigan.bsky.social on the publication of her first article.

Dr Susie Deedigan @susiedeedigan.bsky.social · Jun 28

Serendipitous to be sitting in the final panel of the Future of Irish Studies conference and get the email that my first article has been published - open access - in Women’s History Review. 😍

@irishstudiesqub.bsky.social @ndirishstudies.bsky.social

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‘It is to be assumed that members of C. na m Ban cannot be kept out of such a body!’: women, Irish republicanism, and prisoner support work 1939–45

The historical consensus on Cumann na mBan, Ireland’s republican women’s organisation, suggests that by the period of the Second World War (or Emergency as it was known in independent Ireland) it w...

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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Jun 27

Congratulations to Leanne on what promises to be a fascinating read.

Leanne Calvert @leannecalvert.bsky.social · Jun 27

Guess what has appeared for pre-order on the WHSmith website??? My book, published with the Royal Irish Academy 😍 Coming in October! #IrishHist #HistFam #HistSex Isn't the cover divine 💋

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Kristina Decker @kristinadecker.bsky.social · Jun 23

I’m absolutely delighted to receive my contributor copy of ‘Bluestockings and Landscape in Eighteenth-Century Britain’. Thank you to the editors, Markman Ellis and Jack Orchard, and congratulations to all contributors. I can’t wait to read all the other chapters!

A hardback book is held up against a green landscape.

The first page of a chapter and its heading.

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