Dr Paul O’Brien
@drpaulobrien.bsky.social
Historian of 19th century. Columnist: Limerick Leader. Editor of the North Munster Academic Journal. Council of Europa Nostra. Lecturer: MIC Limerick. Board: Alliance Française de Limerick.
Can anyone identify this family coat of arms?
April 2, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Can anyone identify this family coat of arms?
More Irish Country Towns. Clarecastle, Co. Clare
February 9, 2025 at 10:58 AM
More Irish Country Towns. Clarecastle, Co. Clare
Recovering a lost masterpiece by James Pain (1779-1877). All are welcome to attend. I appreciate all shares.
January 17, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Recovering a lost masterpiece by James Pain (1779-1877). All are welcome to attend. I appreciate all shares.
The ruins of the Grange, Co. Limerick.
January 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The ruins of the Grange, Co. Limerick.
Seven items for a memory box exercise. Do you remember any of them?
December 6, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Seven items for a memory box exercise. Do you remember any of them?
Pretty respectable. #SpotifyWrapped
December 5, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Pretty respectable. #SpotifyWrapped
This is in the thread in case you missed it.
November 29, 2024 at 11:25 PM
This is in the thread in case you missed it.
Take note solicitors and barristers! (1802)
November 21, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Take note solicitors and barristers! (1802)
Delighted to have co-written a chapter on the cultural history of lakes in this upcoming publication: oar.marine.ie/handle/10793...
November 21, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Delighted to have co-written a chapter on the cultural history of lakes in this upcoming publication: oar.marine.ie/handle/10793...
Caught in time. Remarkable pub left untouched for over sixty years. I recently had the pleasure of exploring it.
November 21, 2024 at 8:37 AM
Caught in time. Remarkable pub left untouched for over sixty years. I recently had the pleasure of exploring it.
Louth Hall, Ardee, County Louth. The beautiful doorcase. Then and Now.
November 20, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Louth Hall, Ardee, County Louth. The beautiful doorcase. Then and Now.
One of the most authentic pubs in all of Ireland. This gem is Frawley’s in Lahinch, Co. Clare.
November 19, 2024 at 11:06 PM
One of the most authentic pubs in all of Ireland. This gem is Frawley’s in Lahinch, Co. Clare.
Current research. 20th century Irish emigrant letters. From a wider collection of 14,000 letters. Male and female writers.
November 18, 2024 at 8:48 AM
Current research. 20th century Irish emigrant letters. From a wider collection of 14,000 letters. Male and female writers.
Huge thanks to O’Mahonys, the Hunt Museum Shop, and Talking Leaves Bookshop in Castletroy S.C. for stocking our book completely free of commission. This enables all sales to go directly to our charity partner Down Syndrome #Limerick Thanks to everyone who funded and bought the book.
November 17, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Huge thanks to O’Mahonys, the Hunt Museum Shop, and Talking Leaves Bookshop in Castletroy S.C. for stocking our book completely free of commission. This enables all sales to go directly to our charity partner Down Syndrome #Limerick Thanks to everyone who funded and bought the book.
Eighteenth century street plaques in Limerick. This one reads “William Street, June A.D. 1789.”
November 16, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Eighteenth century street plaques in Limerick. This one reads “William Street, June A.D. 1789.”
In August 2023, I spent a day recording an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? with the lovely Melanie Chisholm aka Sporty Spice/Mel C of the legendary Spice Girls, as she discovered her deep Limerick roots. It aired 29 August 2024 on BBC 1.
November 16, 2024 at 2:35 PM
In August 2023, I spent a day recording an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? with the lovely Melanie Chisholm aka Sporty Spice/Mel C of the legendary Spice Girls, as she discovered her deep Limerick roots. It aired 29 August 2024 on BBC 1.
My latest column in the Limerick Leader tells the story of the early days of Arthur’s Quay, Limerick.
November 16, 2024 at 2:26 PM
My latest column in the Limerick Leader tells the story of the early days of Arthur’s Quay, Limerick.