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Catherine Barry, Hume Scholar, working on a PhD at Maynooth University on religious toleration in 18th century Ireland.

#EarlyModern, with a broad interest in Irish intellectual thought.

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A first attempt at a list of philosophy departments and those working on philosophy in the island of Ireland.

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Suggestions for addition and requests for removal gratefully received.

#SpéirGorm
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Im sure the perfumes are gorgeous. Im familiar with the brand and they are doing excellent niche work.
However....
Why chose bloody Cork ( Iverni) for the Irish one? Are their heads not big enough already?
And how would you decide what the Votadini smelled like?

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The Celts - Wales Perfumery
Explore The Celts. Five fragrances celebrating ancient Celtic tribes and landscapes. From Welsh warriors to Breton mead, discover your Celtic legacy.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Yes, thats O'Connell's chin.

Interesting read on the centrality of land ownership to political power (one of the key barriers to broader democratic participation).
November 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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November 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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"The sufficiency of Scripture is not inconsistent, either with prudential government, or the necessary means of finding out the right sense of Scripture."

Archbishop Bramhall, responding to Baxter's 'The Grotian Religion'.
November 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Hot off the press! Exciting new arrival 📚

#MedievalSky
November 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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something i noticed in preparing a class
November 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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A chance to see the process behind the temporary natural history gallery at the National Museum of Ireland with @paoloviscardi.bsky.social
🌙 Late Night at the Museum: Curating Change
Join Keepers, Donal Maguire & Paolo Viscardi as they dive into the creative process behind the Changing Ireland Galleries & Dead Zoo Lab
🗓️ 4 Dec | 🕕 18:00–19:00
📍 National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
🎟️ Free | Book: www.eventbrite.ie/e/late-night...
Late Night Opening: In Conversation: Curating Change in a Changing Museum
Dónal Maguire, and Paolo Viscardi in conversation discussing curatorial and design approaches to two major additions to the National Museum
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November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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We’ve published a fantastic new primary source collection—"Radicalism and Popular Protest in Georgian Britain, c. 1714–1832”.

Visit the collection landing page at buff.ly/Mf1q0nH.
November 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Ireland takes on the Presidency of the Council of the EU in July 2026.

Join us on 25 Nov at 6:30pm as we reflect on the 2013 presidency and discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/ireland-an...

#EUPresidency #HubMatters
November 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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I have studied much about Edward Lucas for my PhD research, particularly his role as MP for County Monaghan from 1834 to 1841. For anyone in Dublin today and free, I'll be mentioning him in my talk at @historytcd.bsky.social seminar in @tlrhub.bsky.social at 2.30pm
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Do the Humanities actually matter? 🎓

Join us on 19 Nov at 6.30 pm for the launch of our Bridging the Gap between Policy and Research seminar series with Peter MacDonagh, former senior advisor in the Taoiseach’s Office.

bit.ly/4qSHJFo

#HumanitiesMatter #PublicPolicy
November 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Bígí linn | Join us tomorrow for the launch of *Vikings in Early Medieval Ireland: Church-Raiding, Politics and Kingship* by the late Colmán Etchingham.

The book will be launched by Professor Alex Woolf in the foyer of the TSI Building @maynoothuniversity.ie at 6pm on Thursday 13 November 2025.
November 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Ireland's presidential inauguration chair was made from native oak, symbolic of strength and endurance

Here's some background from a beautiful book that I copy-edited in 2018 artisanhouse.ie/product/see-... #SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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‼️ TOMORROW

The National 1798 Rebellion Centre and UCD Press are pleased to invite you to celebrate

Bloody Summer: A New History of the 1798 Rebellion by James Quinn

⏰ 6pm, Thur, 13 Nov
📍 The National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy

Guest Speaker: Kevin Whelan

ALL WELCOME
RSVP ucdpress@ucd.ie
November 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A beautifully illustrated poem by Eva Gore-Booth, showing her mystical side.

A post on her political thought and activism, her theory of "imaginative sympathy" and her lifelong relationship with Ester Roper.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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The first year students taking Early Irish @ceilteachomn.bsky.social enjoyed a visit to the gorgeous Russell Library this morning @maynoothuniversity.ie 📚📜
November 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Irish Cultural Heritage students in the School exploring the Hill of Tara and learning about high crosses in Kells yesterday.

As part of the Certificate, students learn about and explore some of the most iconic sites in Ireland. Learn more about our course here: buff.ly/RhepH8a

📷Sinéad Wright
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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12 Nov 1677: d. Sir John Temple at Staplestown Co. Carlow #otd He was an influential writer on the 1641 rebellion. For firsthand accounts of the violent events of 1641, see the 1641 Depositions series from
@irishmanuscripts.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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It’s difficult to underestimate the extra burden that this is placing on our public libraries. For example, on a daily basis library workers are now filling the in-person/human service gap that billion euro banking institutions have abdicated from to maximise their profit margins.
"Essential services are now digital by default, leaving many older people feeling locked out of their own lives."

As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.

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Opinion: We’ve grown far too comfortable excluding older people from the digital world
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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I had great fun writing a chapter about the connections between Monaghan, a youth minister, and the founding of Manchester City for this (excellent Christmas gift) book edited by @salvadorryan.bsky.social www.hodgesfiggis.ie/book/childho...
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Is calóg shneachta ar leith thú.
Mar na calóga ar fad eile.
November 10, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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Beautiful autumn transition in a Norway Maple in St Joseph's Square at Maynooth University
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Prof Roisín Higgins delivered her inaugural lecture at Maynooth University, titled Sensations of Conflict: Writing a Sensory History of the Troubles. The lecture explored how people experienced & remember the Northern Ireland conflict through the senses.

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Prof Roisín Higgins delivers Inaugural Lecture on sensory history of
Prof Roisín Higgins delivered her inaugural lecture at Maynooth University (MU), titled Sensations of Conflict: Writing a Sensory History of the Troubles. The lecture explored how people experienced
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November 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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✨ New research from the Department.

"Avicenna’s ‘Proof’ for the Existence of God" by Dr @farbod-a.bsky.social, published in @1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social, November 2025.

Read it here ⬇️
1000wordphilosophy.com/2025/11/06/a...
November 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM