Alan Ford
@alanford56.bsky.social
Historian of religion, interested in Irish history, religious hatred (studying it, that is...), how you write Irish history, and St Patrick and how he has been used (and abused) by Irish historians. Oh, and also classical music.
Well Daniel, you doubtless are familiar with the definition of a Professor: 'A person who talks in someone else's sleep'...
November 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Well Daniel, you doubtless are familiar with the definition of a Professor: 'A person who talks in someone else's sleep'...
Looks wonderful Chris. Warmest congratulations.
And… err… I am sure Johanna will love this for Christmas….
This and the cooking pot I’ve bought her.
And… err… I am sure Johanna will love this for Christmas….
This and the cooking pot I’ve bought her.
November 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Looks wonderful Chris. Warmest congratulations.
And… err… I am sure Johanna will love this for Christmas….
This and the cooking pot I’ve bought her.
And… err… I am sure Johanna will love this for Christmas….
This and the cooking pot I’ve bought her.
Astonishing, isn’t it?
And to think that this was read in the drawing rooms of polite society.
And one of the most successful Gothic novels was Melmoth the Wanderer, by John Robert Maturin, the Dublin clergyman.
And to think that this was read in the drawing rooms of polite society.
And one of the most successful Gothic novels was Melmoth the Wanderer, by John Robert Maturin, the Dublin clergyman.
November 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Astonishing, isn’t it?
And to think that this was read in the drawing rooms of polite society.
And one of the most successful Gothic novels was Melmoth the Wanderer, by John Robert Maturin, the Dublin clergyman.
And to think that this was read in the drawing rooms of polite society.
And one of the most successful Gothic novels was Melmoth the Wanderer, by John Robert Maturin, the Dublin clergyman.
Obvious source is the Depositions relating to the Irish Rising of 1641. All now helpfully transcribed online:
1641.tcd.ie
1641.tcd.ie
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1641.tcd.ie
November 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Obvious source is the Depositions relating to the Irish Rising of 1641. All now helpfully transcribed online:
1641.tcd.ie
1641.tcd.ie
Will let you know how it goes. We’re downsizing from a 10 year old SUV that got the children to and from university and their houses. Looking forward to having a modest car rather than a monstrosity.
October 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Will let you know how it goes. We’re downsizing from a 10 year old SUV that got the children to and from university and their houses. Looking forward to having a modest car rather than a monstrosity.
Oh gosh, what a talent. I’m clueless.
We are actually almost there.
Looks like we are buying a 2 year old VW ID 3, our first electric car.
We are actually almost there.
Looks like we are buying a 2 year old VW ID 3, our first electric car.
October 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Oh gosh, what a talent. I’m clueless.
We are actually almost there.
Looks like we are buying a 2 year old VW ID 3, our first electric car.
We are actually almost there.
Looks like we are buying a 2 year old VW ID 3, our first electric car.
What a wonderful idea—book and flower five centuries apart. Many thanks!
August 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
What a wonderful idea—book and flower five centuries apart. Many thanks!
Ah well, another myth shattered by hard fact. Thanks for checking!
August 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Ah well, another myth shattered by hard fact. Thanks for checking!