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📢Delighted to announce our Arts and Humanities Research Council Women's Grassroots Activism Research Network London South Bank University - LSBU Public Lecture with Dr Sorcha O'Brien on Irish Countrywomen's Association activism & craftivism re rural electrification is now available to watch online! @SIGBI1 SI Tunbridge Wells Women's Institute WHAI Women's History Network - at Bluesky and LinkedIn Clodagh Finn, now on Instagram youtube.com/watch?v=ggrNZO…

Anyone who missed my recent public lecture with Prof Caitríona Beaumont’s Women's Grassroots Activism Research Network project, it’s now available to watch online! I’m mostly talking about my Electric Irish Homes research on the Irish Countrywomen's Association and rural electrification ESB Archives

Eight charity booklets on Kilconieron for National Heritage Week - on the hurling sides of 1908, 1912, 1919, 1993 & 2020, the 1952 All-Ireland cross-country team, on the people (genealogy) and on the placenames of the parish. Booklets are €10 each plus postage. Email [email protected]

Great day in Laois Libraries yesterday for National Heritage Week creating medieval ring brooches - thanks so much to everyone that participated and to the librarians in Stradbally, Durrow, and Rathdowney libraries, who were great hosts! #HeritageWeek2024

🏺 What do you do when a four year old visitor accidentally smashes a Bronze Age jar in your museum? You invite them back, of course. A heartening response from the Hecht Museum. Accidents in museums happen - with visitors of all ages. theguardian.com/world/article/…

I am currently researching and writing a book on the women of Ennis Cumann na mBan which will focus on their lives before, during and after the revolutionary period. I would love to talk to the relatives of these women to bring their stories out of the shadows....

Some beautiful photos taken by photographer Brian Farrell at our recent prehistoric pottery family workshop in #Mohill Family Resource Centre for National Heritage Week. The workshops were kindly supported by @LeitrimCoCo Heritage Office for #HeritageWeek2024.

A beautiful example of material culture from our @SIGBI1 Stourbridge members Jane & Su who joined us for Arts and Humanities Research Council School of LSS Women's Grassroots Activism Research Network workshop today focusing on ‘visibility’ of female activism. Builds on our previous workshop at National Museum of Ireland with Scéal Heritage Consultancy.

📢New event for Arts and Humanities Research Council London South Bank University - LSBU Women's Grassroots Activism Research Network project. Free online panel revealing grassroots activism among Chinese migrant women in post-war Britain. Book your ticket via link below: 3 Dec 12.30pm Women's History Network - at Bluesky and LinkedIn WHAI SocialHistorySociety Institute of Historical Research eventbrite.co.uk/e/ahrc-womens-…

Something beautiful for your timeline! A rare rock crystal tool made by Neanderthals, between 200,000 - 40,000 years ago. Measurements: 6 cm x 3.3 cm x 1.5 cm Excavated from the Lower Mousterian level at the Merveilles rockshelter, Sergeac, Dordogne, France. Musée

Full house at Sligo Field Club's conference on the intersection between #archaeology and #mythology fascinating talks by Mythical Ireland and Scéal Heritage Consultancy

A highlight of our year to play a part in this fantastic project!

My latest cartoon for New Scientist

Oral histories foster intergenerational dialogue, allowing younger generations to learn directly from the experiences of their elders. This exchange helps preserve cultural heritage and identity. We're looking for support with our intergenerational project Ó Ghlúin Go Glúin!

Can we trace family history through the recipes passed down through generations? One of my brilliant Folklore Studies MA students is asking this question. If you cook/bake then please consider filling in their survey here qualtricsxmjr5kww3lt.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02…

A photo I took back in 2015

6am, Dingle - Ireland's earliest St Patrick's Day parade. The pre-dawn tradition dates back to the Land War of the 1870s when British authorities outlawed public gatherings between sunrise and sunset. The people of Dingle found a way... #StPatricksDay

📢 Special Lecture at the Michael Davitt Museum! 📢 Join Dr Yvonne McDermott for a talk on Dr Kathleen Lynn, Revolutionary Doctor – a pioneering medic & activist – on Tues, March 25th at 7PM. 🎟 €5: tinyurl.com/bddwvtzr or call (094) 903 1942 #IrishHistory #MayoEvents

As part of National Heritage Week 2025, a wonderful event was held in Ballinamore Library on August 19th. ‘Voices from the factory floor’ as part of the Scéal Heritage Consultancy Project made a call for former lady factory workers to take part and share their memories and experiences Leitrim County Council