Stephen O'Neill
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Irish Culture and Partition, 1920-1955 (Liverpool University Press, April 2026)
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Stephen O'Neill
@oneillsb.bsky.social
· Nov 5
Very happy with this cover for ‘Irish Culture and Partition, 1920-1955’, which features a detail from Evie Hone’s stained glass window 'Four Green Fields'. This window was originally shown at the New York's World Fair in 1939, but is now found in Government Buildings on Merrion Street
the use of 'our' by unionist politicians usually excludes me too
The DUP's Gregory Campbell took issue with Connolly for repeatedly referring to 'Derry' but not 'Londonderry'.
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'You’re in our country', veteran DUP MP tells President Connolly in Derry
Gregory Campbell took issue with Connolly for repeatedly referring to ‘Derry’ but not ‘Londonderry’.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:16 PM
the use of 'our' by unionist politicians usually excludes me too
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And for Dublin friends I’ll be having a launch for Late Heaney in conversation with John Brannigan on Tuesday 3 March at 6pm in Hodges Figgis. It would be good to see you, discounts for Bohs fans.
February 5, 2026 at 3:37 PM
And for Dublin friends I’ll be having a launch for Late Heaney in conversation with John Brannigan on Tuesday 3 March at 6pm in Hodges Figgis. It would be good to see you, discounts for Bohs fans.
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One of several scholarships for Palestinian students available at the University of Liverpool. This one is for the MRes in Irish Studies. Please share to relevant circles.
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University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarship in Irish Studies | Study | University of Liverpool
Learn about our University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarship in Irish Studies.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
One of several scholarships for Palestinian students available at the University of Liverpool. This one is for the MRes in Irish Studies. Please share to relevant circles.
www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/fees-a...
www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/fees-a...
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Remember them. Murdered by the forces of the British state in Derry on this date in 1972.
January 30, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Remember them. Murdered by the forces of the British state in Derry on this date in 1972.
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I sat down with Brian Hanley a few years ago to discuss the reaction to Bloody Sunday south of the border soundcloud.com/stories-from...
Brian Hanley on aftermath of Bloody Sunday
Dr Brian Hanley meets Patrick Mulroe to discuss the aftermath of Bloody Sunday in the South of Ireland in 1972
soundcloud.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:46 PM
I sat down with Brian Hanley a few years ago to discuss the reaction to Bloody Sunday south of the border soundcloud.com/stories-from...
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Extended CFP - Legal-Literary Imaginaries across the Ireland–India Nexus - really looking forward to this online symposium. We've extended the CFP - so please do circulate to anyone for whom this may be of interest
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Irish Humanities Alliance | Legal-Literary Imaginaries across the Ireland–India Nexus
Convenors: Rupsa Banjeree (SR University) and Eugene McNulty (DCU) <br />
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Co-hosted by the Ireland–India Institute (Dublin City University) and the Irish Humanities Alliance Legal…
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January 30, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Extended CFP - Legal-Literary Imaginaries across the Ireland–India Nexus - really looking forward to this online symposium. We've extended the CFP - so please do circulate to anyone for whom this may be of interest
www.irishhumanities.ie/news-events/...
www.irishhumanities.ie/news-events/...
I would like everyone smugly saying 'we don't do gcses in Ireland' to read a) A map and b) The Apprentice Mage
w.b. yeats died on this day in 1939. if, instead of dying, he had begun to age again but in reverse, he would have reached his birth - i.e. become 0 years old - in 2012. Assuming that he then began ageing in the normal direction again, he would currently be 14 years old and preparing for his gcses
January 29, 2026 at 8:18 AM
I would like everyone smugly saying 'we don't do gcses in Ireland' to read a) A map and b) The Apprentice Mage
This definitely sounds like a witch hunt alright
Eight former British soldiers who were investigated over allegations of giving false evidence about the events of Bloody Sunday will not be prosecuted, the Public Prosecution Service in Northern Ireland has said. jrnl.ie/6940635
Eight former British soldiers will not face charges over alleged Bloody Sunday perjury
Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service said the “evidential threshold to proceed with a prosecution has not been met”.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:35 PM
This definitely sounds like a witch hunt alright
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Calling transphobia a 'gateway drug' to the far right undersells it. It's pure accelerant. Grimly fascinating to guess what crankery becomes any famous transphobe's secondary obsession, cos they all have one: 15 minute cities are fascism! Grok noncing is cool! ICE are good! We should kill all dogs!
January 27, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Calling transphobia a 'gateway drug' to the far right undersells it. It's pure accelerant. Grimly fascinating to guess what crankery becomes any famous transphobe's secondary obsession, cos they all have one: 15 minute cities are fascism! Grok noncing is cool! ICE are good! We should kill all dogs!
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Once again the Government demonstrates remarkable ability to achieve things that nobody wanted and many are actively against.
January 27, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Once again the Government demonstrates remarkable ability to achieve things that nobody wanted and many are actively against.
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It is publication today for Late Heaney I am told, although I imagine it’ll be a while before I see it between ice storms and the broad Atlantic. I thought I’d share a few thoughts about it, as it’s a different kind of book for me in form and style.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
It is publication today for Late Heaney I am told, although I imagine it’ll be a while before I see it between ice storms and the broad Atlantic. I thought I’d share a few thoughts about it, as it’s a different kind of book for me in form and style.
global.oup.com/academic/pro...
global.oup.com/academic/pro...
vital reading here about the ways that the British state and current government continues to cover up its collusion with loyalist paramilitaries (as well as Scappaticci), but also a salient reminder of the limits of the ongoing 'official' history project
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Murder and MI5: the extraordinary battle over what stays secret
Can the state, especially when it is implicated in killing, be trusted as the arbiter of what should remain confidential?
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 5:27 PM
vital reading here about the ways that the British state and current government continues to cover up its collusion with loyalist paramilitaries (as well as Scappaticci), but also a salient reminder of the limits of the ongoing 'official' history project
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Ziva was diagnosed with breast cancer aged just 21 and became a campaigner for young women affected by the disease
Tributes flow after young breast cancer advocate Ziva Cussen dies aged 24
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January 19, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Ziva was diagnosed with breast cancer aged just 21 and became a campaigner for young women affected by the disease
I am assigning the Basque country to Antrim
Each Irish county has been paired with an EU member state for Ireland’s presidency of the European Council
January 18, 2026 at 11:39 AM
I am assigning the Basque country to Antrim
Can someone please call the reconciliation police
January 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Can someone please call the reconciliation police
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The two upcoming speakers for this year’s LCIS lecture series will be arriving at the Irish College soon! More (practical) information on both speakers and their research can be found on our website: tinyurl.com/5audtm6x. Be minded that for Dr. Patrick Doyle's lecture, preregisteration is required.
January 13, 2026 at 9:49 AM
The two upcoming speakers for this year’s LCIS lecture series will be arriving at the Irish College soon! More (practical) information on both speakers and their research can be found on our website: tinyurl.com/5audtm6x. Be minded that for Dr. Patrick Doyle's lecture, preregisteration is required.
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I wrote this blog piece on colonial veterans at the 1931 Colonial Exhibition. I fell down many rabbit holes while researching so I'm not sure how coherent the story is but hopefully still of use and interest.
colvet.eu/exhibiting-i...
colvet.eu/exhibiting-i...
January 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
I wrote this blog piece on colonial veterans at the 1931 Colonial Exhibition. I fell down many rabbit holes while researching so I'm not sure how coherent the story is but hopefully still of use and interest.
colvet.eu/exhibiting-i...
colvet.eu/exhibiting-i...
the linguistic gymnastics of partition
January 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
the linguistic gymnastics of partition
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On Tuesday, the Israeli military invaded Birzeit University, attacking students with live ammunition.
Israel's scholasticide is a core part of its attempt to obliterate the collective life of the Palestinian people.
We have written to Yvette Cooper urging the British government to take action.
Israel's scholasticide is a core part of its attempt to obliterate the collective life of the Palestinian people.
We have written to Yvette Cooper urging the British government to take action.
January 8, 2026 at 1:19 PM
On Tuesday, the Israeli military invaded Birzeit University, attacking students with live ammunition.
Israel's scholasticide is a core part of its attempt to obliterate the collective life of the Palestinian people.
We have written to Yvette Cooper urging the British government to take action.
Israel's scholasticide is a core part of its attempt to obliterate the collective life of the Palestinian people.
We have written to Yvette Cooper urging the British government to take action.
Solidarity with students and staff at Birzeit
BREAKING 🇵🇸 Israeli regime forces have stormed Birzeit University campus in the Occupied West Bank, injuring 41 students, including 9 with live bullets.
January 6, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Solidarity with students and staff at Birzeit