Peter Farrelly
@pfarrelly2025.bsky.social
History PhD at QUB researching Thatchers Poll Tax | Irish | Content Creator - 300k TT followers (thedarkpete)|. Owner of 'TheUnchartedPast' website and podcast| Mental health awareness | LFC | Peace 💕
https://theunchartedpast.com/
https://theunchartedpast.com/
Delighted to be invited by @conorbrockbank.bsky.social and the @qubhistory.bsky.social Seminar Series committee to deliver a paper next Friday!
Topic: The Tory Titanic: Civic Society Opposition to Thatcher's Poll Tax.
4pm, 27 University Square. All welcome sign-up at Eventbrite! #History #QUB
Topic: The Tory Titanic: Civic Society Opposition to Thatcher's Poll Tax.
4pm, 27 University Square. All welcome sign-up at Eventbrite! #History #QUB
November 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Delighted to be invited by @conorbrockbank.bsky.social and the @qubhistory.bsky.social Seminar Series committee to deliver a paper next Friday!
Topic: The Tory Titanic: Civic Society Opposition to Thatcher's Poll Tax.
4pm, 27 University Square. All welcome sign-up at Eventbrite! #History #QUB
Topic: The Tory Titanic: Civic Society Opposition to Thatcher's Poll Tax.
4pm, 27 University Square. All welcome sign-up at Eventbrite! #History #QUB
Thrilled to say I will be starting as a Student Assistant in Special Collections & Archives at QUB's McClay Library soon! As a PhD Historian/TA, this is a dream, perfectly blending academia & archival work. Can't wait to join the team & these invaluable collections! @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Thrilled to say I will be starting as a Student Assistant in Special Collections & Archives at QUB's McClay Library soon! As a PhD Historian/TA, this is a dream, perfectly blending academia & archival work. Can't wait to join the team & these invaluable collections! @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
If only the Belfast night time skies were really this beautiful 😍 #photography
November 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
If only the Belfast night time skies were really this beautiful 😍 #photography
Just home to a nice little surprise: One of my videos on creator tips finished as one of the 6 runners up among possibly hundreds of thousands and received £250 🤣
November 17, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Just home to a nice little surprise: One of my videos on creator tips finished as one of the 6 runners up among possibly hundreds of thousands and received £250 🤣
Snippets from my talk at the Opposition to Thatcher conference. Had to include Deacon Blue in my Rock against the Poll Tax section. #Conference
November 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Snippets from my talk at the Opposition to Thatcher conference. Had to include Deacon Blue in my Rock against the Poll Tax section. #Conference
Absolute privilege to co-organise today's 'Opposition to Thatcher' conference' alongside Ciara.
It was amazing with incredible topics covered. Massive thanks to all our amazing speakers but especially to our amazing Keynote Dr Amy Edwards. @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
It was amazing with incredible topics covered. Massive thanks to all our amazing speakers but especially to our amazing Keynote Dr Amy Edwards. @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Absolute privilege to co-organise today's 'Opposition to Thatcher' conference' alongside Ciara.
It was amazing with incredible topics covered. Massive thanks to all our amazing speakers but especially to our amazing Keynote Dr Amy Edwards. @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
It was amazing with incredible topics covered. Massive thanks to all our amazing speakers but especially to our amazing Keynote Dr Amy Edwards. @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
The big day is tomorrow. Opposition to Thatcher Conference on Teams Via @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Still time to sign up. Please share with anyone interested 👇
November 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The big day is tomorrow. Opposition to Thatcher Conference on Teams Via @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Still time to sign up. Please share with anyone interested 👇
Open to anyone from any discipline. Please share with anyone who might be interested ❤️
November 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Open to anyone from any discipline. Please share with anyone who might be interested ❤️
Guess I may need to take a break from the library... 🤣
Seriously though, what do you think? Is reading really a factor in attraction?
Let me know in the comments! 👇
#ReadingCommunity
Seriously though, what do you think? Is reading really a factor in attraction?
Let me know in the comments! 👇
#ReadingCommunity
November 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Guess I may need to take a break from the library... 🤣
Seriously though, what do you think? Is reading really a factor in attraction?
Let me know in the comments! 👇
#ReadingCommunity
Seriously though, what do you think? Is reading really a factor in attraction?
Let me know in the comments! 👇
#ReadingCommunity
Opposition to Margaret Thatcher - an Interdisciplinary Conference: This Friday 👇. Share to anyone interested
November 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Opposition to Margaret Thatcher - an Interdisciplinary Conference: This Friday 👇. Share to anyone interested
History Fans, You Can Only Pick ONE Era, Choose Wisely. Drop answers 👇
Anyone interested in appearing, just let me know!
Anyone interested in appearing, just let me know!
History Fans, You Can Only Pick ONE Era, Choose Wisely #TalkingHistory #HistoryLovers #HistoryNerds
YouTube video by Peter Farrelly
youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
History Fans, You Can Only Pick ONE Era, Choose Wisely. Drop answers 👇
Anyone interested in appearing, just let me know!
Anyone interested in appearing, just let me know!
Calling historians, political & social scientists, & academics.
Less than a week to the Opposition to Thatcher Conference via @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
Topics include: John Hume, Gender, Religion, Local Gov, Labour, Miners, Welfare, etc. Keynote is the amazing Amy Edwards.
Sign up info 👇
Less than a week to the Opposition to Thatcher Conference via @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
Topics include: John Hume, Gender, Religion, Local Gov, Labour, Miners, Welfare, etc. Keynote is the amazing Amy Edwards.
Sign up info 👇
Opposition to Thatcher - An Interdisciplinary Conference - TheUnchartedPast
Opposition to Thatcher - An Interdisciplinary Conference. 14th November (Online).
theunchartedpast.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Calling historians, political & social scientists, & academics.
Less than a week to the Opposition to Thatcher Conference via @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
Topics include: John Hume, Gender, Religion, Local Gov, Labour, Miners, Welfare, etc. Keynote is the amazing Amy Edwards.
Sign up info 👇
Less than a week to the Opposition to Thatcher Conference via @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
Topics include: John Hume, Gender, Religion, Local Gov, Labour, Miners, Welfare, etc. Keynote is the amazing Amy Edwards.
Sign up info 👇
Irish historians & political scientists — this one’s for you!
Historian Samuel Beckton, PhD, joins Talking History to explore The Unbroken Covenant: could Unionists have controlled a 9-county NI between 1920–45?
Watch now 🎙️👇 Also available as a podcast #IrishHistory
Historian Samuel Beckton, PhD, joins Talking History to explore The Unbroken Covenant: could Unionists have controlled a 9-county NI between 1920–45?
Watch now 🎙️👇 Also available as a podcast #IrishHistory
Talking History Ep. 3 | The Unbroken Covenant: Could Ulster Unionists Have Controlled a 9-County NI?
YouTube video by Peter Farrelly
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Irish historians & political scientists — this one’s for you!
Historian Samuel Beckton, PhD, joins Talking History to explore The Unbroken Covenant: could Unionists have controlled a 9-county NI between 1920–45?
Watch now 🎙️👇 Also available as a podcast #IrishHistory
Historian Samuel Beckton, PhD, joins Talking History to explore The Unbroken Covenant: could Unionists have controlled a 9-county NI between 1920–45?
Watch now 🎙️👇 Also available as a podcast #IrishHistory
Delighted to be a speaker at this Conference today. But I wish I could have grabbed a better time to screenshot. look at my face 🤣 #tiktok
November 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Delighted to be a speaker at this Conference today. But I wish I could have grabbed a better time to screenshot. look at my face 🤣 #tiktok
Reposted by Peter Farrelly
Coming up to 200 views for this. Thank you!
📣 Calling all Irish history enthusiasts!
You need to see this — historian and QUB alumni Alison Martin joins me to uncover The Treaty (1991), the forgotten Michael Collins film starring Brendan Gleeson. @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social
Watch here 👇 #TalkingHistory #IrishHistory
You need to see this — historian and QUB alumni Alison Martin joins me to uncover The Treaty (1991), the forgotten Michael Collins film starring Brendan Gleeson. @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social
Watch here 👇 #TalkingHistory #IrishHistory
Talking History Ep. 2 | The Treaty: The Forgotten Michael Collins Film
YouTube video by Peter Farrelly
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Coming up to 200 views for this. Thank you!
For anyone who prefers to listen to their history, here's the link to the latest episode of my podcast. It's also available on Amazon Music:
open.spotify.com/show/20yZoua...
open.spotify.com/show/20yZoua...
Talking History Ep. 3 | The Unbroken Covenant: Could Ulster Unionists Have Controlled a Nine-County NI (1920–1945)?
open.spotify.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
For anyone who prefers to listen to their history, here's the link to the latest episode of my podcast. It's also available on Amazon Music:
open.spotify.com/show/20yZoua...
open.spotify.com/show/20yZoua...
Reposted by Peter Farrelly
On 24 Nov. we welcome Dr Catriona Kennedy (York), to speak about her new book 'Women, politics, and the Irish public sphere'. All welcome (hybrid) www.qub.ac.uk/schools/Iris...
Irish Studies Seminar: Catriona Kennedy, 'Women, politics, and the Irish public sphere'
www.qub.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
On 24 Nov. we welcome Dr Catriona Kennedy (York), to speak about her new book 'Women, politics, and the Irish public sphere'. All welcome (hybrid) www.qub.ac.uk/schools/Iris...
Calling Irish History enthusiasts 📽️
What if Northern Ireland had been partitioned into 9 counties?
Historian Samuel Beckton explores this huge ‘what if’ on the latest episode of Talking History. 🎙️
it's a must watch/Listen 👇
Please share with anyone interested.
#TalkingHistory #IrishHistory
What if Northern Ireland had been partitioned into 9 counties?
Historian Samuel Beckton explores this huge ‘what if’ on the latest episode of Talking History. 🎙️
it's a must watch/Listen 👇
Please share with anyone interested.
#TalkingHistory #IrishHistory
Talking History Ep. 3 | The Unbroken Covenant: Could Ulster Unionists Have Controlled a 9-County NI?
YouTube video by Peter Farrelly
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Calling Irish History enthusiasts 📽️
What if Northern Ireland had been partitioned into 9 counties?
Historian Samuel Beckton explores this huge ‘what if’ on the latest episode of Talking History. 🎙️
it's a must watch/Listen 👇
Please share with anyone interested.
#TalkingHistory #IrishHistory
What if Northern Ireland had been partitioned into 9 counties?
Historian Samuel Beckton explores this huge ‘what if’ on the latest episode of Talking History. 🎙️
it's a must watch/Listen 👇
Please share with anyone interested.
#TalkingHistory #IrishHistory
November is Men's Mental Health Month. Having battled severe anxiety & depression myself, I know the weight of silence. Men, your strength is not keeping problems quiet. Speak out. A problem shared is a problem solved. ❤️ #MensMentalHealth #SpeakUp
November 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
November is Men's Mental Health Month. Having battled severe anxiety & depression myself, I know the weight of silence. Men, your strength is not keeping problems quiet. Speak out. A problem shared is a problem solved. ❤️ #MensMentalHealth #SpeakUp
Thanks to QUB HAPP for sharing our online Opposition to Thatcher conference, held next Friday.
Just look at the speakers. Topics include: Ireland, Miners, local Gov, culture etc. Very multi-disciplinary.
Please share with anyone interested. @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social @qubhistory.bsky.social
Just look at the speakers. Topics include: Ireland, Miners, local Gov, culture etc. Very multi-disciplinary.
Please share with anyone interested. @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social @qubhistory.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Thanks to QUB HAPP for sharing our online Opposition to Thatcher conference, held next Friday.
Just look at the speakers. Topics include: Ireland, Miners, local Gov, culture etc. Very multi-disciplinary.
Please share with anyone interested. @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social @qubhistory.bsky.social
Just look at the speakers. Topics include: Ireland, Miners, local Gov, culture etc. Very multi-disciplinary.
Please share with anyone interested. @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social @qubhistory.bsky.social
Absolutely gorgeous night over @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Absolutely gorgeous night over @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
Can't believe it's just 2 weeks to the conference. Please share with anyone interested in attending. Dr Amy Edwards is keynote and many other top speakers on the day @qubhistory.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Can't believe it's just 2 weeks to the conference. Please share with anyone interested in attending. Dr Amy Edwards is keynote and many other top speakers on the day @qubhistory.bsky.social
The Treaty: The forgotten Michael Collins Film. Fantastic talk by @alisonmartin.bsky.social on my Talking history podcast.
Plenty of top historical talks to come from many scholars.
If anyone is interested please just let me know and please share with anyone interested. #history
Plenty of top historical talks to come from many scholars.
If anyone is interested please just let me know and please share with anyone interested. #history
Talking History Ep. 2 | The Treaty: The Forgotten Michael Collins Film
YouTube video by Peter Farrelly
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The Treaty: The forgotten Michael Collins Film. Fantastic talk by @alisonmartin.bsky.social on my Talking history podcast.
Plenty of top historical talks to come from many scholars.
If anyone is interested please just let me know and please share with anyone interested. #history
Plenty of top historical talks to come from many scholars.
If anyone is interested please just let me know and please share with anyone interested. #history
🎙️ Calling all students, scholars & storytellers!
I’m looking for guests for my Talking History series — online chats about any historical topic or era.
Episodes on YouTube, shared with 320k on TikTok, 13k on Instagram, & as a podcast 🎥🎙️
DM if keen! #TalkingHistory
I’m looking for guests for my Talking History series — online chats about any historical topic or era.
Episodes on YouTube, shared with 320k on TikTok, 13k on Instagram, & as a podcast 🎥🎙️
DM if keen! #TalkingHistory
October 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🎙️ Calling all students, scholars & storytellers!
I’m looking for guests for my Talking History series — online chats about any historical topic or era.
Episodes on YouTube, shared with 320k on TikTok, 13k on Instagram, & as a podcast 🎥🎙️
DM if keen! #TalkingHistory
I’m looking for guests for my Talking History series — online chats about any historical topic or era.
Episodes on YouTube, shared with 320k on TikTok, 13k on Instagram, & as a podcast 🎥🎙️
DM if keen! #TalkingHistory
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Hopefully the damage isn't as bad as what it potential could be 😢
What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
October 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Hopefully the damage isn't as bad as what it potential could be 😢