Colin Wrafter
@wraftercolin.bsky.social
Retired Irish diplomat, occasional lecturer and seminar chair. Interests include foreign policy, Northern Ireland , human rights, philosophy, history. I enjoy golf but rarely win!
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The first, 'England’s First Colony: Medieval Ireland, 1171-1500' provided an overview of the history of English intervention in Ireland and its role in the political development of the British and Irish isles. youtu.be/z96EoL0qhxI?...
England’s First Colony: Medieval Ireland, 1171-1500 (Finding Ireland series with TNA (UK))
In May 1487, a coronation was held in Christ Church Cathedral Dublin. The young child was hailed as King Edward VI. Those who pressed his claim, soon raised an army to invade England and depose the…
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December 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The first, 'England’s First Colony: Medieval Ireland, 1171-1500' provided an overview of the history of English intervention in Ireland and its role in the political development of the British and Irish isles. youtu.be/z96EoL0qhxI?...
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The third, 'Ireland’s undiscovered past: the 1800s' (featuring @gillianobrien.bsky.social) delved into the VRTI in search of lesser-known men and women to reveal new interpretations of Ireland’s recent past. youtu.be/dsuWzs00AXM?...
Ireland’s undiscovered past: the 1800s
The history of 19th century Ireland was dominated by big events, big men and big problems. The Act of Union of 1800, the Great Famine, and the campaign for land rights and Home Rule are among the…
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December 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The third, 'Ireland’s undiscovered past: the 1800s' (featuring @gillianobrien.bsky.social) delved into the VRTI in search of lesser-known men and women to reveal new interpretations of Ireland’s recent past. youtu.be/dsuWzs00AXM?...