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Women’s History Association of Ireland
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The Women's History Association of Ireland (WHAI) has been promoting research into women's history in Ireland since 1989.
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Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Sep 1
We are delighted to publish our third WHAI Emerging Scholars Blog. Thanks to Susan Curley Meyers for sharing her insights into doing a PhD.
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When do we become the ‘expert in our chosen topic?’
When do we become experts in what we choose to research extensively? ‘Becoming an expert on your topic,’ is a phrase I have heard many times, and while intended to be complimentary, as a final stag…
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Just a reminder to our members we will be updating our Members Directory in December. If you would like to have your name added to the Directory please email Martin at whaiwebofficer@gmail.com. We especially encourage PhD & ECR's to submit their name to the Directory.
whaireland.bsky.social Women’s History Association of Ireland @whaireland.bsky.social · Mar 8
On this International Women's Day the WHAI is delighted to announce our intention to create an online Directory for our members. See below for more details.
November 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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This will be of interest to many of our members. It will be launched at the RIA on 1 Dec. at 6pm by Miriam O Callaghan (RTE).

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Childhood and the Irish: a miscellany
Childhood and the Irish: a miscellany
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November 14, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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This will be of interest to many of our members.
October 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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We have a new book review this morning. Thanks to Aisling Keavey for taking the time to review it for us. @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social @jenniferredmond.bsky.social

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Jennifer Redmond & Mary McAuliffe (eds)The politics of Gender and Sexuality in Modern Ireland (Four Courts Press, 2024)
The Politics of Gender and Sexuality in Modern Ireland: A Reader offers a rich, layered exploration of how gender and sexuality have both shaped and been shaped by Ireland’s social and political hi…
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October 14, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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We are delighted to have another book review up online this evening. Thanks to @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social for taking the time to review it for us.

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Margaret Ward Rebel Women. Cumann na mBan in Belfast and the Glens of Antrim, 1914-1924, Beyond the Pale Books, Belfast, 2024
Frances ‘Frank’ Brady is one of the few members of Cumann na mBan who went on hunger strike during the War of Independence, and more unusually, for whom a photograph exists of her in bed, in jail, …
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October 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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This will be of interest to some of our members.
September 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Tickets for my talk on the letters of sympathy sent to Canon Begley and his parishioners following the 1926 Dromcollogher cinema fire are now available through the link below. The talk is on Sunday 28 September in Newcastle West county Limerick.
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Martin Walsh- Limerick History Festival | The Limerick Civic Trust
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September 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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If you can help, please do make contact with Elliot.
altirishhistorian.bsky.social Elliot @altirishhistorian.bsky.social · Sep 23
Hi everyone! I'm currently looking for participants for interviews for my PhD research. I'm working on the history of the LGBT+ community in rural Ireland, the way being in rural Ireland impacted the community and how the community impacted rural Ireland, 1970-2000.
September 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Our latest book review is now online. Thanks to Dr Elaine Callinan for taking the time to review it for us.

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Review of Spirit of Revolution: Ireland from Below, 1917-23, edited by John Cunningham and Terry Dunne (Dublin: Four Courts Press,2024)
The Spirit of Revolution: Ireland from Below, 1917–23 offers a genuinely refreshing perspective on Ireland’s revolutionary period. Each of the fourteen chapters thoughtfully align with the book’s t…
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September 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Congratulations to @lorrainegrimes.bsky.social on the publication of her first book which is now available with Bloomsbury
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Single Mothers in Twentieth-century Ireland and Britain
Throughout the Twentieth Century many women in Ireland and Britain endured shame and institutionalisation for becoming pregnant outside of marriage. In this wel…
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September 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Something to be aware of.
tmartinwalsh.bsky.social Dr Martin Walsh FRHistS @tmartinwalsh.bsky.social · Sep 18
Thankfully, No longer on this platform.
hystericalblkns.bsky.social Ordinary Notes @hystericalblkns.bsky.social · Sep 17
If you’re on academia dot edu, let me suggest that you strongly consider deleting your account.
September 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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We are looking for a book reviewer for this brilliant publication by @leannecalvert.bsky.social. Please contact Judy at whaibookreviews@gmail.com if you are interested.

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Pious and promiscuous
Pious and promiscuous – Life, love and family in Presbyterian Ulster will be published on 15 October 2025. Pre-orders will be sent out the week of publication.  Step into the intimate worlds of Presby...
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September 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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If you are Limerick this will worth a visit .
treatyunitedfc.bsky.social Treaty United @treatyunitedfc.bsky.social · Sep 7
An exhibition celebrating the Limerick Ladies team from 1973-'75 will take place at the Limerick Museum on Henry Street.

The exhibition will start on Thursday, September 11th and will run until Halloween.

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September 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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📣❤📣Tomorrow!!
Open Day | Tuesday September 9th | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | 28 John Street.
Drop by for a hot drink and a chat, find out more about our work, meet the team and sign up for one of our upcoming courses!
September 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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If you are in Limerick on 25 September this worth attending. Congratulations to Leanne on her new book.
leannecalvert.bsky.social Leanne Calvert @leannecalvert.bsky.social · Sep 3
If you're in Limerick on the evening of Thursday 25 September, I'll be sharing research from my upcoming book on pregnancy and paternity disputes in 18th/19th century Ulster as part of the Limerick History Festival. Be lovely to see folks there! #womenshist #histsex #histfam
Poster with details of my upcoming talk for the Limerick History Festival. Talk is titled '“She never knew any man on earth except [him]: Paternity disputes in eighteenth and nineteenth century Ulster.” My talk explores issues of paternity, pregnancy & sexual scandal. Thursday 25 September at People's Museum, No. 2 Pery Square, 7pm.
September 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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We are delighted to publish our third WHAI Emerging Scholars Blog. Thanks to Susan Curley Meyers for sharing her insights into doing a PhD.
womenshistoryassociation.com/whai-emergin...
When do we become the ‘expert in our chosen topic?’
When do we become experts in what we choose to research extensively? ‘Becoming an expert on your topic,’ is a phrase I have heard many times, and while intended to be complimentary, as a final stag…
womenshistoryassociation.com
September 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Looking for members help. Dr Maria Luddy and Dr Judith Harford are writing a book on the experiences of Irish women national school teachers, 1890-1950. They would love to hear from anyone with material such as diaries, letters, photographs, or other artefacts. email judith.harford@ucd.ie.
August 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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We have a new book review on our website this morning. Thanks to Cécile Chemin for reviewing this wonderful book for us.
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Revolutionary Women of Tipperary 1914-1923 by Noreen Higgins McHugh, Oral Kelly Publishing, 2024
Any substantive contribution that illuminates the role of women in the Irish independence movement deserves recognition, particularly when it uncovers their personal sacrifices and achievements. In…
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August 28, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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I knew of Bríd through her work & our lovely interactions on social media.I am so delighted I got to meet her in real life a year or so ago-she was as lovely, warm & funny as I thought she’d be.My deepest sympathies to her family, friends,history colleagues & all who knew her. rip.ie/death-notice...
Death Notice of Dr. Bríd McGrath (Rathmines, Dublin) | rip.ie
The death has occurred of Dr. Bríd McGrath of Rathmines, Dublin Ireland, on 13/08/2025. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.
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August 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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WHAI contributors have been busy this weekend! Our next book review is available to read. Thanks to committee member Dr Ciara Henderson for her wonderful review.
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So Once Was I: Forgotten Tales from Glasnevin Cemetery by Warren Farrell
In the heartland of Dublin city lies Glasnevin Cemetery, established in 1832.  The final resting place for over 1.5 million people, Glasnevin was founded ostensibly as a multi-denominational cemete…
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July 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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We are delighted to announce our third WHAI Emerging Scholars Blog. This time it is the turn of recent graduate Dr Suzanne Jobling.

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‘Her appearance was unsatisfactory’: Uncovering Northern Irish women’s employment experiences in the 1980s(1)
In a society where women’s participation in the workforce is the norm and indeed, where two adult pay-packets are required to keep households afloat, pregnancy discrimination remains an enduring fo…
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July 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Woman who refused to be silenced in fight for republican independence

Thank you @irishexaminer.bsky.social @michaelmoynihan.bsky.social

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Book extract: Woman who refused to be silenced in fight for republican independence
Betrayal of the republic, for Mary MacSwiney, would have meant betrayal of a brother she loved and admired, and it would have been almost impossible for her to think and feel in any other way
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July 12, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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July 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Congratulations to our committee member @susiedeedigan.bsky.social on the publication of her first article.
June 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Congratulations to Leanne on what promises to be a fascinating read.
leannecalvert.bsky.social Leanne Calvert @leannecalvert.bsky.social · Jun 27
Guess what has appeared for pre-order on the WHSmith website??? My book, published with the Royal Irish Academy 😍 Coming in October! #IrishHist #HistFam #HistSex Isn't the cover divine 💋

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June 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM