Sesame Street 💙

Honoured to be asked by Common Ground in The Lodge to launch The Early Writings of James Connolly 1889-1898 by Conor McCabe published by Iskra Books last week. It gives great insight into Connolly's warmth and humanity in particular. Launch highlight was Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin singing 'James Connolly'

Spotted this just off Thomas Street yesterday....

I was so honoured to be asked by my secondary school history teacher Chris Lawlor to launch his brilliant new book about the Irish revolutionary Robert Barton last night. Barton is a fascinating figure and is excellently served by Chris's scholarship.

#KhloeinWonderLand

We're seeking applications from suitable candidates to fill the post of Collections Assistant in the Registration Department- Closing Date for Applications- Friday, 28th March 2025- museum.ie/en-IE/About/Ca…

Very excited to be featuring on Sunday Miscellany tomorrow!

"For much of the 18th+19th centuries, those who couldn't pay their debts could be incarcerated at the behest of their creditors. Although not classed as criminals, they were held as prisoners until their debts were paid or forgiven." Next: Brian Crowley #FourCourtsMarshalsea

Dublin looking glorious in yesterday's sun. It did the heart good to see so many people of all ages out enjoying the city.

I love the idea of this little guy keeping an eye on all the comings and goings in Dublin all these years ... #Ilovedublin

Everybody seems to be enjoying Dublin in the sun today, including seagulls! The riverside of Heuston is such a lovely part of the city #IloveDublin

I blame The Da Vinci Code...

Thus sounds like it will be a brilliant day!

Really excited to see my article on Countess Markievicz's prison prayer book published this week in Irish Heritage Studies, Office of Public Works's new journal.

Rural Women’s History: A Talk by Donna Gilligan Join us in person for a powerful exploration of the lives of rural Irish women, from 1850 to 1950. Saturday, 28 June 3:00 PM 📍 National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Castlebar Booking required: museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/…

If you haven't had quite enough of me rabbiting on about Dublin's debtors prisons, tune in to Lyric FM on Sunday 29 June at 6pm. rte.ie/culture/2025/0…

Happy Pride to all celebrating in Dublin today. Pride is also a protest and today we remember Oscar Wilde, one of the most famous Irish prisoners in the 19th century who served two years in Reading and other English gaols for committing homosexual acts. 🧵

The two legendary ladies played opposites in a famous and very beloved film... Do you know who they are - and the film?