N16Breda Corish
@n16breda.bsky.social
Post-Public History MA at UCL 2023-24 & "Finding Ireland in the History of London" is my thing ☘️ https://www.irishlondonhistory.com/
Irish in Hackney & Stoke Newington - used to be @N16Breda on Twitter
Irish in Hackney & Stoke Newington - used to be @N16Breda on Twitter
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'London' (commission for Great Western Railway, 1932) by Charles Pears
(National Railway Museum)
(National Railway Museum)
January 29, 2026 at 7:26 AM
'London' (commission for Great Western Railway, 1932) by Charles Pears
(National Railway Museum)
(National Railway Museum)
A very poignant memorial to Ireland's Great Famine at Grattan Beach, Galway. The park is named after Celia Griffin, a 7 year old child whose death from starvation was the subject of a Galway inquest in 1847.
Read more here:
galwaycitymuseum.ie/blog/nationa... 1/2
Read more here:
galwaycitymuseum.ie/blog/nationa... 1/2
January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A very poignant memorial to Ireland's Great Famine at Grattan Beach, Galway. The park is named after Celia Griffin, a 7 year old child whose death from starvation was the subject of a Galway inquest in 1847.
Read more here:
galwaycitymuseum.ie/blog/nationa... 1/2
Read more here:
galwaycitymuseum.ie/blog/nationa... 1/2
More #IrishLondonHistory ☘️ prompted by a beautiful rendition of "I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls" by @thefourthchoir.bsky.social for James Joyce's "The Dead" at Wiltons Music Hall.
Composed by Dublin-born Michael Balfe (1808-1870), famous across mid-19th century Britain, Ireland and Europe. 1/2
Composed by Dublin-born Michael Balfe (1808-1870), famous across mid-19th century Britain, Ireland and Europe. 1/2
January 23, 2026 at 3:20 PM
More #IrishLondonHistory ☘️ prompted by a beautiful rendition of "I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls" by @thefourthchoir.bsky.social for James Joyce's "The Dead" at Wiltons Music Hall.
Composed by Dublin-born Michael Balfe (1808-1870), famous across mid-19th century Britain, Ireland and Europe. 1/2
Composed by Dublin-born Michael Balfe (1808-1870), famous across mid-19th century Britain, Ireland and Europe. 1/2
A big thank you - Go raibh míle maith agaibh - to Chadwell Heath Historical Society for the opportunity to talk about the #IrishLondonHistory ☘️ of women in Tower Hamlets over 500 years. Great chats afterwards about the Irish family connections of so many people in the room! 💚
January 21, 2026 at 8:35 AM
A big thank you - Go raibh míle maith agaibh - to Chadwell Heath Historical Society for the opportunity to talk about the #IrishLondonHistory ☘️ of women in Tower Hamlets over 500 years. Great chats afterwards about the Irish family connections of so many people in the room! 💚
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I met the current Mr Donovan on an early morning guided tour of the New Spitalfields Market over twenty years ago. He was then the Chairman of the Market Traders' Association, and wore a splendid gong on a ribbon signifying this.
The City loves its gongs.
The City loves its gongs.
'Donovan Bros - the noted home for Paper Bags' - more #IrishLondonHistory ☘️ in a #GhostSign at 46 Crispin Street, London E1.
@thegentleauthor.bsky.social has recorded the company history, starting w Jeremiah O'Donovan migrating from Dublin to Aldgate in the 1830s
spitalfieldslife.com/2010/10/05/j...
@thegentleauthor.bsky.social has recorded the company history, starting w Jeremiah O'Donovan migrating from Dublin to Aldgate in the 1830s
spitalfieldslife.com/2010/10/05/j...
January 19, 2026 at 10:46 PM
I met the current Mr Donovan on an early morning guided tour of the New Spitalfields Market over twenty years ago. He was then the Chairman of the Market Traders' Association, and wore a splendid gong on a ribbon signifying this.
The City loves its gongs.
The City loves its gongs.
For more on the #IrishLondonHistory ☘️ of the Donovan Bros #GhostSign in Spitalfields, check out this writeup by @blag.typo.social.ap.brid.gy
ghostsigns.co.uk/2022/02/the-...
ghostsigns.co.uk/2022/02/the-...
January 19, 2026 at 5:37 PM
For more on the #IrishLondonHistory ☘️ of the Donovan Bros #GhostSign in Spitalfields, check out this writeup by @blag.typo.social.ap.brid.gy
ghostsigns.co.uk/2022/02/the-...
ghostsigns.co.uk/2022/02/the-...
Tomorrow night Tues 20 Jan, I'm revisiting a favourite topic - '500 years of Irish Women in Tower Hamlets' - for the Chadwell Heath Historical Society.
Close to the Irish migrant world of Ford Dagenham #PublicHistory #IrishLondonHistory ☘️
Tix on the door - only £3
www.facebook.com/events/13840...
Close to the Irish migrant world of Ford Dagenham #PublicHistory #IrishLondonHistory ☘️
Tix on the door - only £3
www.facebook.com/events/13840...
January 19, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Tomorrow night Tues 20 Jan, I'm revisiting a favourite topic - '500 years of Irish Women in Tower Hamlets' - for the Chadwell Heath Historical Society.
Close to the Irish migrant world of Ford Dagenham #PublicHistory #IrishLondonHistory ☘️
Tix on the door - only £3
www.facebook.com/events/13840...
Close to the Irish migrant world of Ford Dagenham #PublicHistory #IrishLondonHistory ☘️
Tix on the door - only £3
www.facebook.com/events/13840...
'Donovan Bros - the noted home for Paper Bags' - more #IrishLondonHistory ☘️ in a #GhostSign at 46 Crispin Street, London E1.
@thegentleauthor.bsky.social has recorded the company history, starting w Jeremiah O'Donovan migrating from Dublin to Aldgate in the 1830s
spitalfieldslife.com/2010/10/05/j...
@thegentleauthor.bsky.social has recorded the company history, starting w Jeremiah O'Donovan migrating from Dublin to Aldgate in the 1830s
spitalfieldslife.com/2010/10/05/j...
January 18, 2026 at 10:26 AM
'Donovan Bros - the noted home for Paper Bags' - more #IrishLondonHistory ☘️ in a #GhostSign at 46 Crispin Street, London E1.
@thegentleauthor.bsky.social has recorded the company history, starting w Jeremiah O'Donovan migrating from Dublin to Aldgate in the 1830s
spitalfieldslife.com/2010/10/05/j...
@thegentleauthor.bsky.social has recorded the company history, starting w Jeremiah O'Donovan migrating from Dublin to Aldgate in the 1830s
spitalfieldslife.com/2010/10/05/j...
A piece of #IrishLondonHistory ☘️ at 50 Crispin Street by Spitalfields Market, London E1
Now student accommodation, this began as the Providence Row Night Refuge Home in 1868. Sisters of Mercy from #Wexford ☘️ ran this refuge for the homeless as the first non-sectarian shelter for East London's poor.
Now student accommodation, this began as the Providence Row Night Refuge Home in 1868. Sisters of Mercy from #Wexford ☘️ ran this refuge for the homeless as the first non-sectarian shelter for East London's poor.
January 17, 2026 at 7:20 PM
A piece of #IrishLondonHistory ☘️ at 50 Crispin Street by Spitalfields Market, London E1
Now student accommodation, this began as the Providence Row Night Refuge Home in 1868. Sisters of Mercy from #Wexford ☘️ ran this refuge for the homeless as the first non-sectarian shelter for East London's poor.
Now student accommodation, this began as the Providence Row Night Refuge Home in 1868. Sisters of Mercy from #Wexford ☘️ ran this refuge for the homeless as the first non-sectarian shelter for East London's poor.
If you have an interest in the charity sector, this is well worth reading
How are charities using X in January 2026?
My latest research findings, just out.
My latest research findings, just out.
Another round of charity Xodus – January 2026
An update into the charity sector’s use of X in January 2026. Use it to help benchmark your use.
madlinblog.wordpress.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:24 AM
If you have an interest in the charity sector, this is well worth reading
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Archer-Butler Luck Stone
Originally owned by the Butler family of Garnavilla, near Cahir, Co. Tipperary & used to protect cattle from disease. Dipped in drinking water or hung from the neck of a cow. The crystal ball is 200g, frame ?17th century. (Hunt Museum, #Limerick)
Originally owned by the Butler family of Garnavilla, near Cahir, Co. Tipperary & used to protect cattle from disease. Dipped in drinking water or hung from the neck of a cow. The crystal ball is 200g, frame ?17th century. (Hunt Museum, #Limerick)
January 16, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Archer-Butler Luck Stone
Originally owned by the Butler family of Garnavilla, near Cahir, Co. Tipperary & used to protect cattle from disease. Dipped in drinking water or hung from the neck of a cow. The crystal ball is 200g, frame ?17th century. (Hunt Museum, #Limerick)
Originally owned by the Butler family of Garnavilla, near Cahir, Co. Tipperary & used to protect cattle from disease. Dipped in drinking water or hung from the neck of a cow. The crystal ball is 200g, frame ?17th century. (Hunt Museum, #Limerick)
A wonderful writeup here of the many sons & daughters of Chartists named after the Irish radical journalists, political agitators & Chartist leaders Fergus O'Connor (1796?–1855) and James Bronterre O'Brien (1804-1864) ☘️
Whatever happened to Elizabeth Feargus Bronterre Benbow Chartist Wheeler?
#Chartism #C19th #FamilyHistory
www.chartistancestors.co.uk/chartist-chi...
#Chartism #C19th #FamilyHistory
www.chartistancestors.co.uk/chartist-chi...
Chartist children: radical naming practices and a thousand boys and girls called Feargus - chartist ancestors
Chartists often named their children after their Chartist heroes, including Feargus O’Connor, William Lovett, John
www.chartistancestors.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 8:10 AM
A wonderful writeup here of the many sons & daughters of Chartists named after the Irish radical journalists, political agitators & Chartist leaders Fergus O'Connor (1796?–1855) and James Bronterre O'Brien (1804-1864) ☘️
The River Corrib in Galway looking especially lovely this morning
January 10, 2026 at 11:33 PM
The River Corrib in Galway looking especially lovely this morning
I'm delighted to be joining the Chadwell Heath Historical Society on Tues 20th Jan @ 7.30 pm to revisit the #herstory of 500 years of Irish women in Tower Hamlets #MnánahÉireann ☘️
Chadwell Heath Baptist Church Hall, High Road, Chadwell Heath RM6 6PP.
Tix only £3 - no prebooking, just pay at venue 😀
Chadwell Heath Baptist Church Hall, High Road, Chadwell Heath RM6 6PP.
Tix only £3 - no prebooking, just pay at venue 😀
January 9, 2026 at 9:32 PM
I'm delighted to be joining the Chadwell Heath Historical Society on Tues 20th Jan @ 7.30 pm to revisit the #herstory of 500 years of Irish women in Tower Hamlets #MnánahÉireann ☘️
Chadwell Heath Baptist Church Hall, High Road, Chadwell Heath RM6 6PP.
Tix only £3 - no prebooking, just pay at venue 😀
Chadwell Heath Baptist Church Hall, High Road, Chadwell Heath RM6 6PP.
Tix only £3 - no prebooking, just pay at venue 😀
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Self Portrait of Mary Beale artist with Her Husband and Son, 1663-64 (The Geffrye, Museum of the Home )
January 5, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Self Portrait of Mary Beale artist with Her Husband and Son, 1663-64 (The Geffrye, Museum of the Home )
Looking for a great view over London? Check out the bell tower of Westminster Cathedral 😃
Whizz up in the lift for fantastic views on all sides!
Whizz up in the lift for fantastic views on all sides!
December 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Looking for a great view over London? Check out the bell tower of Westminster Cathedral 😃
Whizz up in the lift for fantastic views on all sides!
Whizz up in the lift for fantastic views on all sides!
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Henry Vincent, Chartist orator and editor of the Western Vindicator, died #OnThisDay 29 December 1878. He was buried at Abney Park Cemetery, on a day that was ‘bitterly cold, the frozen snow lying everywhere upon the grass and paths’. His story is in Chartist Lives www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G3Q7PR7Y
December 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Henry Vincent, Chartist orator and editor of the Western Vindicator, died #OnThisDay 29 December 1878. He was buried at Abney Park Cemetery, on a day that was ‘bitterly cold, the frozen snow lying everywhere upon the grass and paths’. His story is in Chartist Lives www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G3Q7PR7Y
Looking for some #speirghorm advice please.
I'm scheduling a few LON-DUB flights and travelling on to Galway, same day or next day for a weekend. Then doing trip in reverse to fly DUB-LON on the Sun or Mon.
Trying to decide on train or CityLink coach for Dublin/Galway travel. Any recommendations?
I'm scheduling a few LON-DUB flights and travelling on to Galway, same day or next day for a weekend. Then doing trip in reverse to fly DUB-LON on the Sun or Mon.
Trying to decide on train or CityLink coach for Dublin/Galway travel. Any recommendations?
December 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Looking for some #speirghorm advice please.
I'm scheduling a few LON-DUB flights and travelling on to Galway, same day or next day for a weekend. Then doing trip in reverse to fly DUB-LON on the Sun or Mon.
Trying to decide on train or CityLink coach for Dublin/Galway travel. Any recommendations?
I'm scheduling a few LON-DUB flights and travelling on to Galway, same day or next day for a weekend. Then doing trip in reverse to fly DUB-LON on the Sun or Mon.
Trying to decide on train or CityLink coach for Dublin/Galway travel. Any recommendations?
A little bit of Ireland on the Xmas tree in Stoke Newington 🎄☘️
December 21, 2025 at 11:13 PM
A little bit of Ireland on the Xmas tree in Stoke Newington 🎄☘️
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The Irish/Gaeilge word for 'solstice' is 'grianstad' which can be translated literally as 'sun stop'.
Which is very nice.
Directly reflecting the Latin 'Solstitium' - 'sun stopped'.
(17thC sun image - BM)
Which is very nice.
Directly reflecting the Latin 'Solstitium' - 'sun stopped'.
(17thC sun image - BM)
December 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The Irish/Gaeilge word for 'solstice' is 'grianstad' which can be translated literally as 'sun stop'.
Which is very nice.
Directly reflecting the Latin 'Solstitium' - 'sun stopped'.
(17thC sun image - BM)
Which is very nice.
Directly reflecting the Latin 'Solstitium' - 'sun stopped'.
(17thC sun image - BM)
Reposted by N16Breda Corish
If you missed out on the Newgrange solstice livestream this morning you can find it here. Really worth it for the authoritative, evocative commentary. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRgu...
Winter Solstice Live Streaming - 21 December 2025
YouTube video by Office of Public Works
www.youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
If you missed out on the Newgrange solstice livestream this morning you can find it here. Really worth it for the authoritative, evocative commentary. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRgu...
Reposted by N16Breda Corish
Winter Solstice.....let's goooooo
December 21, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Winter Solstice.....let's goooooo
Love the pre-Xmas tradition we have now of watching the #NewgrangeSolstice livestream from @opwireland.bsky.social
The B/W photo shows Newgrange in the 1930s before archaeological restoration. We found it in the home of our aunt & uncle Maureen & Bill Cox (RIP) - taken by someone in Bill's family.
The B/W photo shows Newgrange in the 1930s before archaeological restoration. We found it in the home of our aunt & uncle Maureen & Bill Cox (RIP) - taken by someone in Bill's family.
December 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Love the pre-Xmas tradition we have now of watching the #NewgrangeSolstice livestream from @opwireland.bsky.social
The B/W photo shows Newgrange in the 1930s before archaeological restoration. We found it in the home of our aunt & uncle Maureen & Bill Cox (RIP) - taken by someone in Bill's family.
The B/W photo shows Newgrange in the 1930s before archaeological restoration. We found it in the home of our aunt & uncle Maureen & Bill Cox (RIP) - taken by someone in Bill's family.
Something extraordinary about holding a book printed almost 350 years ago.
"Tiomna Nuadh ar dTighearna agus ar Slanuigheora Iósa Criosd" (1681) - the New Testament printed for the first time using the old Irish alphabet. Printed on Ave Maria Lane, EC4 & now in St Bride Foundation #IrishLondonHistory
"Tiomna Nuadh ar dTighearna agus ar Slanuigheora Iósa Criosd" (1681) - the New Testament printed for the first time using the old Irish alphabet. Printed on Ave Maria Lane, EC4 & now in St Bride Foundation #IrishLondonHistory
December 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Something extraordinary about holding a book printed almost 350 years ago.
"Tiomna Nuadh ar dTighearna agus ar Slanuigheora Iósa Criosd" (1681) - the New Testament printed for the first time using the old Irish alphabet. Printed on Ave Maria Lane, EC4 & now in St Bride Foundation #IrishLondonHistory
"Tiomna Nuadh ar dTighearna agus ar Slanuigheora Iósa Criosd" (1681) - the New Testament printed for the first time using the old Irish alphabet. Printed on Ave Maria Lane, EC4 & now in St Bride Foundation #IrishLondonHistory
On Highgate Hill, London N6 - a plaque memorialising 17th century poet Andrew Marvell. Author of "An Horatian Ode upon Cromwell's Return from Ireland" (1650)
"And now the Irish are asham’d
To see themselves in one year tam’d;
So much one man can do
That does both act and know"
#IrishLondonHistory ☘️
"And now the Irish are asham’d
To see themselves in one year tam’d;
So much one man can do
That does both act and know"
#IrishLondonHistory ☘️
December 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
On Highgate Hill, London N6 - a plaque memorialising 17th century poet Andrew Marvell. Author of "An Horatian Ode upon Cromwell's Return from Ireland" (1650)
"And now the Irish are asham’d
To see themselves in one year tam’d;
So much one man can do
That does both act and know"
#IrishLondonHistory ☘️
"And now the Irish are asham’d
To see themselves in one year tam’d;
So much one man can do
That does both act and know"
#IrishLondonHistory ☘️