David Ryan
@ryangenealogy.bsky.social
Historian/genealogist. APG board member. Recently completed MA Public History and Cultural Heritage in University of Limerick. Passionate about heritage, oral history and anything that connects to our past https://ryangenealogicalresearch.com/
A final goodbye to the Lesiureplex/Coliseum. It was a big part of my childhood but I don't think I've set foot in there in over 20 years. Part of me was surprised it was still going. I just hope something interesting replaces it #Cork
Farewell to the Coliseum, a place that bowled generations over
If you ever whiled away a few hours of your youth there, now is your final opportunity for a nostalgic trip back to the ’80s, ’90s, and ’00s, writes ...
www.echolive.ie
December 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
A final goodbye to the Lesiureplex/Coliseum. It was a big part of my childhood but I don't think I've set foot in there in over 20 years. Part of me was surprised it was still going. I just hope something interesting replaces it #Cork
Who could say no to having a Kerrywoman cursing your enemies this time of year? Much better value than any supposed discounts. And you get some awesome artwork into the bargain #BuyIrish #Artwork
Not doing Black Friday because I'm against the creeping Americanisation of Irish life and can't afford to as a small artist, but WILL be doing Vengeful Hag Friday where for every piece of art you purchase from www.ciaraioch.com/artprints I will fervently wish bad cess to your enemies
November 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Reminder that "When the Moon Hits Your Eye" is a finalist for the Goodreads Choice Awards this year in the science fiction category, and that you -- yes! YOU! -- can totally vote for it (or another book in the category that you prefer), and that I hope you will.
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
Final Round: Vote for the Readers' Favorite Science Fiction of 2025!
Discover the Readers' Favorite Science Fiction in the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Reminder that "When the Moon Hits Your Eye" is a finalist for the Goodreads Choice Awards this year in the science fiction category, and that you -- yes! YOU! -- can totally vote for it (or another book in the category that you prefer), and that I hope you will.
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
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There aren't simple solutions. There are solutions though. You ensure there are genuine safer means for people to seek asylum in the UK. There is no silver bullet, one shot, way of doing that which can be summed up in a three word slogan. It requires a multiplicity of different things, such as: 1/
What will Labour do when its asylum reforms don’t work?
James Baggaley: There are no simple solutions to the small boats crisis
James Baggaley: There are no simple solutions to the small boats crisis
There are no simple solutions to the small boats crisis
What will Labour do when its asylum reforms don't work?
www.newstatesman.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:31 AM
There aren't simple solutions. There are solutions though. You ensure there are genuine safer means for people to seek asylum in the UK. There is no silver bullet, one shot, way of doing that which can be summed up in a three word slogan. It requires a multiplicity of different things, such as: 1/
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Okay. The people have spoken.
For every reskeet this gets, I will post a random picture from my camera roll with no explanation (other than alt text).
Let the games begin.
For every reskeet this gets, I will post a random picture from my camera roll with no explanation (other than alt text).
Let the games begin.
May 8, 2024 at 3:34 AM
Okay. The people have spoken.
For every reskeet this gets, I will post a random picture from my camera roll with no explanation (other than alt text).
Let the games begin.
For every reskeet this gets, I will post a random picture from my camera roll with no explanation (other than alt text).
Let the games begin.
I'm looking forward to delivering this free talk tomorrow at 11am in person and online in Nano Nagle Place about the South Presentation convent burial ground nanonagleplace.ie/nanoevents/s... #Nuntastic #Cork #NanoNagle
South Presentation Convent Burial Ground Talk | Nano Nagle Place
Join genealogist David Ryan for a South Presentation Convent Burial Ground Talk. Explore hidden histories of Nano Nagle and the Presentation Sisters.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I'm looking forward to delivering this free talk tomorrow at 11am in person and online in Nano Nagle Place about the South Presentation convent burial ground nanonagleplace.ie/nanoevents/s... #Nuntastic #Cork #NanoNagle
Spotted this very cute floof down at my local cafe earlier today. I'm not sure of the breed #Dogsofbluesky
November 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Spotted this very cute floof down at my local cafe earlier today. I'm not sure of the breed #Dogsofbluesky
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During the week a dog named Bunsen texts his family.
Those texts are saved.
Today they are shared.
This is Texts From Bunsen!
Those texts are saved.
Today they are shared.
This is Texts From Bunsen!
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
During the week a dog named Bunsen texts his family.
Those texts are saved.
Today they are shared.
This is Texts From Bunsen!
Those texts are saved.
Today they are shared.
This is Texts From Bunsen!
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America’s climate catastrophe will leave many parts of the country uninhabitable. Vann R. Newkirk II reports on what life will be like for residents of these climate “dead zones,” which have already begun to reveal themselves: https://theatln.tc/CD8bgA0X
November 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
America’s climate catastrophe will leave many parts of the country uninhabitable. Vann R. Newkirk II reports on what life will be like for residents of these climate “dead zones,” which have already begun to reveal themselves: https://theatln.tc/CD8bgA0X
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NEW: Welcome to the Great AI Bubble. Yes, it’s here. And yes, it’s going to burst.
It’s also got way more in common with the Epstein scandal than you really want to know.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s also got way more in common with the Epstein scandal than you really want to know.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
The Great AI Bubble
Yes, it's a bubble. And yes, it's going to burst.
open.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
NEW: Welcome to the Great AI Bubble. Yes, it’s here. And yes, it’s going to burst.
It’s also got way more in common with the Epstein scandal than you really want to know.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s also got way more in common with the Epstein scandal than you really want to know.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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"The logic of algorithms tends to repeat what works, but art opens up what is possible," he said, urging filmmakers to defend "slowness, silence and difference" when they serve the story.
Pope hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going reut.rs/4o33BeP
Pope hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going
Pope Leo told a group of leading Hollywood actors and filmmakers at an audience in the Vatican on Saturday that cinemas were struggling to survive and that more should be done to protect them and preserve the shared experience of watching movies.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"The logic of algorithms tends to repeat what works, but art opens up what is possible," he said, urging filmmakers to defend "slowness, silence and difference" when they serve the story.
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Ok, but how are the robots going to feel when they find out ‘robot’ comes from the Czech word ‘robota’ which means “forced labor”??
November 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Ok, but how are the robots going to feel when they find out ‘robot’ comes from the Czech word ‘robota’ which means “forced labor”??
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A female Shaman who lived 9000 years ago, an infant who wasn't her child, the discovery of the grave, Nazi propaganda her death was used for, and a genetic study.
It sounds like a fantasy story, but it happened in real life.
Find out more in this video!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=65MU...
It sounds like a fantasy story, but it happened in real life.
Find out more in this video!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=65MU...
The Shaman Of Bad Dürrenberg, Used For Nazi Propaganda?!
YouTube video by History with Kayleigh
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November 9, 2025 at 11:49 PM
A female Shaman who lived 9000 years ago, an infant who wasn't her child, the discovery of the grave, Nazi propaganda her death was used for, and a genetic study.
It sounds like a fantasy story, but it happened in real life.
Find out more in this video!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=65MU...
It sounds like a fantasy story, but it happened in real life.
Find out more in this video!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=65MU...
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Scottish GENES Webinar for Remembrance Day, 7pm (UK) Tues 11 November 2025: "Trapped in Brussels in the First World War: A Civilian Story". Registration £10 via us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A recording of the presentation will be available for a week after the event. I hope you can join me!
A recording of the presentation will be available for a week after the event. I hope you can join me!
November 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Scottish GENES Webinar for Remembrance Day, 7pm (UK) Tues 11 November 2025: "Trapped in Brussels in the First World War: A Civilian Story". Registration £10 via us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A recording of the presentation will be available for a week after the event. I hope you can join me!
A recording of the presentation will be available for a week after the event. I hope you can join me!
Today is apparently National Hug A Bear Day. I wonder was this started by @gailsimone.bsky.social who is definitely not a bear
National Hug a Bear Day-Zoo Knoxville has bears - Knox TN Today
National Hug a Bear Day is today, Friday, November 7, 2025. The day encourages and supports bear charities. The day celebrates the joy of hugging teddy bears, never hugging live bears, but promoting ...
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November 8, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Today is apparently National Hug A Bear Day. I wonder was this started by @gailsimone.bsky.social who is definitely not a bear
Great new episode of the Cunningcast which goes into some amazing detail on dogs and our relationship with them. It's always great to hear Tony talking about his own dogs #DogsOfBluesky #Cunningcast #CunningPlan
‼️ New Episode Drop ‼️
How Did DOGS Become the Perfect Pets? 🐾
🐕 🐩 Today @Tony_Robinson is exploring humanity’s deep and complex relationship with #dogs with Prof Daniel Mills @unilincoln and Dr Stephanie Howard-Smith @SAHowardSmith
🎧👇
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How Did DOGS Become the Perfect Pets? 🐾
🐕 🐩 Today @Tony_Robinson is exploring humanity’s deep and complex relationship with #dogs with Prof Daniel Mills @unilincoln and Dr Stephanie Howard-Smith @SAHowardSmith
🎧👇
🔗 podfollow.com/1676254046
November 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Great new episode of the Cunningcast which goes into some amazing detail on dogs and our relationship with them. It's always great to hear Tony talking about his own dogs #DogsOfBluesky #Cunningcast #CunningPlan
Great night at @theeverymancork.bsky.social for the Irish premiere of Saipan as part of Cork International Film Festival. Éanna Hardwicke is excellent as Roy Keane. Really captures his intensity youtu.be/ZwVSe3ATfns?... #Cork #Cinema #Saipan
November 6, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Great night at @theeverymancork.bsky.social for the Irish premiere of Saipan as part of Cork International Film Festival. Éanna Hardwicke is excellent as Roy Keane. Really captures his intensity youtu.be/ZwVSe3ATfns?... #Cork #Cinema #Saipan
People of BlueSky! Let's get to know each other better! What is your all-time favorite TV show?
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
People of BlueSky! Let's get to know each other better! What is your all-time favorite TV show?
I cannot stress enough what a great opportunity the APG Fellowship is for members. Who hasn't wanted to spend time researching internationally? #APG #Genealogy
The 2026 APG Fellowship is your chance to take genealogy abroad! A funded opportunity to grow your skills and pursue a project outside your country of residence.
Members can apply by 15 Nov 2025 apgen.org/apg_fellowsh...
#APG #Genealogy
Members can apply by 15 Nov 2025 apgen.org/apg_fellowsh...
#APG #Genealogy
November 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I cannot stress enough what a great opportunity the APG Fellowship is for members. Who hasn't wanted to spend time researching internationally? #APG #Genealogy
If you missed out on the @wikitree.bsky.social panel discussion earlier on going beyond the narrative in family history, you can watch it back here. This was a fun discussion and so much to think about afterwards #Genealogy #WikiTree #Storytelling
#WikiTreeWeek2025 Monday (3 Nov 2025) Panel - Beyond the Narrative
YouTube video by WikiTree
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November 3, 2025 at 11:58 PM
If you missed out on the @wikitree.bsky.social panel discussion earlier on going beyond the narrative in family history, you can watch it back here. This was a fun discussion and so much to think about afterwards #Genealogy #WikiTree #Storytelling
Join me and these other brilliant panellists in a few hours for this free discussion on genealogy and storytelling. You can watch on YouTube www.youtube.com/live/2jFjyzL... #Genealogy #WikiTree #Storytelling
November 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Join me and these other brilliant panellists in a few hours for this free discussion on genealogy and storytelling. You can watch on YouTube www.youtube.com/live/2jFjyzL... #Genealogy #WikiTree #Storytelling
Daisy and Dasher having a sleepy Sunday #DogsOfBluesky
November 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Daisy and Dasher having a sleepy Sunday #DogsOfBluesky
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Irish artists, if you're taking commissions for An Nollaig let me know so I can point people looking for them in the right direction (let me know what kind of work ye offer, too)
October 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Irish artists, if you're taking commissions for An Nollaig let me know so I can point people looking for them in the right direction (let me know what kind of work ye offer, too)
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⏰ FINAL DAY to register for #WikiTreeWeek2025!
www.wikitree.com/g2g/1945098
We kick off TOMORROW (Nov 2) with a week of FREE genealogy fun:
✨ Expert livecasts
🎮 Games & challenges
🎁 Door prizes
🎂 17th birthday party
📚 12-hr symposium
Registration closes TODAY!
#CollaborativeGenealogy
www.wikitree.com/g2g/1945098
We kick off TOMORROW (Nov 2) with a week of FREE genealogy fun:
✨ Expert livecasts
🎮 Games & challenges
🎁 Door prizes
🎂 17th birthday party
📚 12-hr symposium
Registration closes TODAY!
#CollaborativeGenealogy
November 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
⏰ FINAL DAY to register for #WikiTreeWeek2025!
www.wikitree.com/g2g/1945098
We kick off TOMORROW (Nov 2) with a week of FREE genealogy fun:
✨ Expert livecasts
🎮 Games & challenges
🎁 Door prizes
🎂 17th birthday party
📚 12-hr symposium
Registration closes TODAY!
#CollaborativeGenealogy
www.wikitree.com/g2g/1945098
We kick off TOMORROW (Nov 2) with a week of FREE genealogy fun:
✨ Expert livecasts
🎮 Games & challenges
🎁 Door prizes
🎂 17th birthday party
📚 12-hr symposium
Registration closes TODAY!
#CollaborativeGenealogy