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/
I'm reminded of this by the late Terry Pratchett
November 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I'm reminded of this by the late Terry Pratchett
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
Thank you @sirtonyrobinson.bsky.social and your guests for such a brilliant episode. My family has always had dogs from even before I was born and I've always had a strong connection with them. Here are my current two, Dasher and his mum Daisy.
November 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Thank you @sirtonyrobinson.bsky.social and your guests for such a brilliant episode. My family has always had dogs from even before I was born and I've always had a strong connection with them. Here are my current two, Dasher and his mum Daisy.
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
There might be a reason for that
November 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
There might be a reason for that
Daisy and Dasher having a sleepy Sunday #DogsOfBluesky
November 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Daisy and Dasher having a sleepy Sunday #DogsOfBluesky
I think Lord Havelock Vetinari suggested a system of one man, one vote. He is the man and he has the vote.
October 31, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I think Lord Havelock Vetinari suggested a system of one man, one vote. He is the man and he has the vote.
Afternoon in Fota House as an audience member on new show called 'Museum of Me'. Each ep sees a celebrity guest talk through curated objects connected to their life and career. On the way in I passed by the rear of the tiger enclosure @fotawildlife.bsky.social #Cork #TV #Tiger
October 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Afternoon in Fota House as an audience member on new show called 'Museum of Me'. Each ep sees a celebrity guest talk through curated objects connected to their life and career. On the way in I passed by the rear of the tiger enclosure @fotawildlife.bsky.social #Cork #TV #Tiger
I had a surprise encounter with a tiger this afternoon. I was walking past the back of the wildlife park here in Cork while on my way to be part of the audience for a TV show filming nearby.
October 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I had a surprise encounter with a tiger this afternoon. I was walking past the back of the wildlife park here in Cork while on my way to be part of the audience for a TV show filming nearby.
Looking through the latest DNA update from Ancestry. Certainly a bit more precision. The Galtees are now included which makes a lot of sense for me. The Donegal likely comes from my O'Donnell ancestry. The 1% France is a bit of a puzzle. Some latent Anglo-Norman ancestry maybe? #Genealogy #DNA
October 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Looking through the latest DNA update from Ancestry. Certainly a bit more precision. The Galtees are now included which makes a lot of sense for me. The Donegal likely comes from my O'Donnell ancestry. The 1% France is a bit of a puzzle. Some latent Anglo-Norman ancestry maybe? #Genealogy #DNA
Can we also request some Tayto while you're at it? Unfortunately the original flavour was lost during Irish Reunification but hopefully the replicators can get close enough
October 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Can we also request some Tayto while you're at it? Unfortunately the original flavour was lost during Irish Reunification but hopefully the replicators can get close enough
More people should be forced to spend time outside. Literally touching grass every so often might make the online environment less toxic.
October 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
More people should be forced to spend time outside. Literally touching grass every so often might make the online environment less toxic.
A great day yesterday @corkgenealogysoc.bsky.social conference. Three great speakers. Especially impressed by Zoë Reid, Keeper with National Archives of Ireland giving us a preview of what to expect from the 1926 census #Genealogy #Cork
October 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
A great day yesterday @corkgenealogysoc.bsky.social conference. Three great speakers. Especially impressed by Zoë Reid, Keeper with National Archives of Ireland giving us a preview of what to expect from the 1926 census #Genealogy #Cork
Not sure if Alan Partridge counts as a comedian but he would definitely accept an invite
September 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Not sure if Alan Partridge counts as a comedian but he would definitely accept an invite
This memory popped up on FB from seven years ago, not long after we brought Daisy and Dasher home. Hard to believe how small Dasher was #dogsofbluesky #madra
September 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
This memory popped up on FB from seven years ago, not long after we brought Daisy and Dasher home. Hard to believe how small Dasher was #dogsofbluesky #madra
Any chance I can squeeze into the middle? I guess not😂 #DogsOfBluesky #JackRussellTerrier
September 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Any chance I can squeeze into the middle? I guess not😂 #DogsOfBluesky #JackRussellTerrier
Made my latest 🩸 donation this afternoon. Nothing like a packet of Tayto afterwards #GiveBlood
September 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Made my latest 🩸 donation this afternoon. Nothing like a packet of Tayto afterwards #GiveBlood
Wonderful tour of Nano Nagle Place as Gaeilge for Heritage Week. My own proficiency with the language isn't great but I was really impressed by how well our guide did delivering a tour in the language #HeritageWeek #Cork #Gaeilge
August 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Wonderful tour of Nano Nagle Place as Gaeilge for Heritage Week. My own proficiency with the language isn't great but I was really impressed by how well our guide did delivering a tour in the language #HeritageWeek #Cork #Gaeilge
If you have an interest in the South Parish area of Cork and the history behind some of it's churches then join me next Tuesday for this special Heritage Week tour with Nano Nagle Place #HeritageWeek2025 #Cork nanonagleplace.ie/nanoevents/n...
August 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
If you have an interest in the South Parish area of Cork and the history behind some of it's churches then join me next Tuesday for this special Heritage Week tour with Nano Nagle Place #HeritageWeek2025 #Cork nanonagleplace.ie/nanoevents/n...
The wonderful folks at Cork Heritage Open Day are looking for volunteers to help out at some of the venues and on walking tours this Saturday 16th August. It's always fun to get involved with and who knows what cool stuff you'll get to see #HeritageWeek2025 #Cork www.corkcity.ie/en/cork-heri...
August 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The wonderful folks at Cork Heritage Open Day are looking for volunteers to help out at some of the venues and on walking tours this Saturday 16th August. It's always fun to get involved with and who knows what cool stuff you'll get to see #HeritageWeek2025 #Cork www.corkcity.ie/en/cork-heri...
Keep Daisy in your prayers. She's been unwell this week. Some sort of inflammation in her gut. The vets are keeping her in for the day but it will all depend on how she responds to treatment
August 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Keep Daisy in your prayers. She's been unwell this week. Some sort of inflammation in her gut. The vets are keeping her in for the day but it will all depend on how she responds to treatment
To quote Sam Vimes, better to light a flamethrower than to curse the darkness
July 30, 2025 at 9:51 AM
To quote Sam Vimes, better to light a flamethrower than to curse the darkness
But what is the internet for if not pet photos?
July 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
But what is the internet for if not pet photos?