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Dr Rachel Murphy

@rachelmurphy.bsky.social

Social historian of Ireland (landed estates; family, urban and local history) | Working @ria.ie & @unioflimerick.bsky.social | Lecturer, researcher & writer | Historical GIS | Genealogist | Learning about biodiversity | Thurles, Co. Tipperary. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒณ

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Sign up now for Prof Merry Wiesner-Hanksโ€™s paper: โ€˜Reflections on Women and the Reformations: A Global Historyโ€™ Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at 4pm GMT Sign-up now for our online-onlyย zoom webinar here. Reflections on Women and the Reformations: A Global History The Reformations, both Protestant and Catholicโ€ฆ

Join us on Wednesday, 19 November at 4pm GMT to hear Prof Merry Wiesner-Hanks discuss her fantastic monograph, 'Women and the Reformations', and how she came to write it. Sign-up link can be found here: womenshistorynetwork.org/sign-up-now-...

16.11.2025 17:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Mary McAleese, Catherine Connolly, Michael D Higgins, and Mary Robinson in รras an Uachtarรกin, 11 November 2025.

Mary McAleese, Catherine Connolly, Michael D Higgins, and Mary Robinson in รras an Uachtarรกin, 11 November 2025.

Four presidents

11.11.2025 18:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 146    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 10
The David Richards Junior Research Fellowship in Economic History Wadham College invites applications for a fixed-term Junior Research Fellowship in Economic History, named the David Richards Fellowship, September 2026 โ€“ August 2029.

๐ŸšจWeโ€™re hiring a Junior Research Fellow in Economic History (Sept 2026โ€“Aug 2029) at Wadham College, University of Oxford. Itโ€™s a genuinely supportive place to work. Happy to answer any questions. Spread the word!

www.wadham.ox.ac.uk/about/the-da...

29.10.2025 11:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 40    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Breaking News text with globe, in blue. A bit geeky really but free from Pixabay.com.

Breaking News text with globe, in blue. A bit geeky really but free from Pixabay.com.

Hot off the press, Andrew Martin from The Irish Newspaper Archives will be demoing the new website at our Conference Sat 1st Nov. It launches that day!
Heโ€™s providing several spot prizes of A Years Gold Membership to attendees! You have to be in to win!
Tickets: www.ifhs.ie
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory

13.10.2025 19:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hedgehog House Giveaway

Hedgehogs are looking for safe places to hibernate now. A shelter in your garden could save a life this winter.

Iโ€™m giving away this hedgehog house.

To enter: like, repost & tag a friend.

More tips ๐Ÿ‘‰ gardeningwell.ie/climate-action/wildlife-gardening/irish-hedgehogs

03.10.2025 19:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 45    ๐Ÿ” 21    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9

Are you interested in digital collections, policy management,, outreach & training? Then you could be our next Digital Preservation Officer!

Digital Preservation Officer (Maternity Cover). Closes 26 Sept 12:00.
Apply: bodleian.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs.

23.09.2025 14:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Rock of Dunamase โ€ข Visitor Guide 2025 โ€ข History โ€ข Directions The Rock of Dunamase is one of our most atmospheric and striking castles. This rambling ruin perches high above the plains of Laois.

Dig deeper into the story of the Rock of Dunamase in our free article and visitor guide here:
www.tuatha.ie/the-rock-of-...

17.09.2025 17:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A shattered ruin of a medieval castle perched on a prominent hilltop in County Laois Ireland

A shattered ruin of a medieval castle perched on a prominent hilltop in County Laois Ireland

The Rock of Dunamase โ€ข Laois

The shattered ruin of the once mighty castle on the Rock of Dunamase still dominates the landscape. It was constructed to guard fiercely contested border lands between the Norman colonists and powerful Irish families like the O'Moores.

#Ireland #Medieval #Archaeology ๐Ÿบ

17.09.2025 17:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 65    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Michael Long - Cabragh Wetlands - Bogland presentation July 26 2025 Fr Michael Long is a volunteer and Director at Cabragh Wetlands Trust, Tipperary. Cabragh Wetlands is a story of community activism to protect nature, biodiversity and place where the local people sto

"What did you do when you knew?" powerful question by Michael Long, #CabraghWetlands, #Tipperary in his presentation at Bogland in @nlireland.bsky.social
@rachelmurphy.bsky.social @shirleynature.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social #WetlandsRestoration #Climate
soundcloud.com/athena-media...

17.09.2025 09:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Banksyโ€™s latest piece of art - a judge in wig and gown, using his gavel to beat a Palestine protester, who is on the ground and using a placard in self-defence - painted on the outside wall of the Royal Courts of Justice, Carey Street entrance, as two barristers walk by.

Banksyโ€™s latest piece of art - a judge in wig and gown, using his gavel to beat a Palestine protester, who is on the ground and using a placard in self-defence - painted on the outside wall of the Royal Courts of Justice, Carey Street entrance, as two barristers walk by.

Banksy at the Royal Courts of Justice, London. The artwork has now been covered up (censored ..? ๐Ÿคจ๐Ÿซฃ). Iโ€™m just popping this picture here, to help make sure it doesnโ€™t get forgotten.

08.09.2025 16:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 100    ๐Ÿ” 43    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
People in Gaza City with Palestine flags

People in Gaza City with Palestine flags

People in Gaza City with Palestine flags

People in Gaza City with Palestine flags

People in Gaza hold a vigil, affirming they will not comply with Israeli military orders demanding the full evacuation of Gaza City.

09.09.2025 08:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 40    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The Woodlark Passengers 1874, Wellington One-Place Study. 
Image: Painting of an old sailing ship (the Woodlark), heading from left to right in a rough sea, with cliffs on the edge of land visible in the distance on the right. The ship has three main masts, each with four or five sails. 
One-Place Studies, where family history and local history unite.

The Woodlark Passengers 1874, Wellington One-Place Study. Image: Painting of an old sailing ship (the Woodlark), heading from left to right in a rough sea, with cliffs on the edge of land visible in the distance on the right. The ship has three main masts, each with four or five sails. One-Place Studies, where family history and local history unite.

Now registered with us is @cathyclarke77.bsky.socialโ€ฌ Cathy Clarkโ€™s โ€˜one voyage studyโ€™ The Woodlark Passengers 1874, Wellington One-Place Study๐Ÿ”—. That link is to our OPS profile page; you can also head straight to Cathy's The โ€˜Woodlarkโ€™ Passengers 1874๐Ÿ”— site to find out more! #OnePlaceWednesday

27.08.2025 11:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Blackwater fish kill: EPA finds creamery co-op wastewater exceeded permitted discharge limits Separate investigation launched after white discharge spotted in water on north bank of Blackwater

Blackwater fish kill: EPA finds creamery co-op wastewater exceeded permitted discharge limits

30.08.2025 10:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dozens injured as Israeli forces raid Nablus in occupied West Bank At least 80 people are wounded, including several shot with live ammunition, medical sources say.

At least 80 people are wounded, including several shot with live ammunition, medical sources say.

27.08.2025 17:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 94    ๐Ÿ” 81    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

What great images from @scohaboybog.bsky.social on the visual evidence of what nature restoration and bog rehabilitation does #tรณcharstories #tipperary

27.08.2025 08:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Love it!

26.08.2025 17:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Every ICB must retain nursing expertise, RCN says | News | Royal College of Nursing An RCN report raises the alarm on the Westminster governmentโ€™s rapid reforms to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)

๐Ÿ†• | Cuts to Integrated Care Boards (ICB) from the Westminster govt will:

- reduce care services
- put patients at risk
- undermine the 10-Year Health Plan

That's the findings of a new report we've published today, which calls for nursing expertise to be retained in every ICB.

Read more.

22.08.2025 10:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Toxic algae back with a vengeance at Lough Neagh More than a year after politicians at Stormont approved an action plan to tackle toxic algae on Lough Neagh, it's back with a vengeance.

More than a year after politicians at Stormont approved an action plan to tackle toxic algae on Lough Neagh, it's back with a vengeance, writes Vincent Kearney

23.08.2025 08:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
Ten stacks of stereographs in mylar protective sleeves, next to a 19th c stereoviewer, showing early 3D scenes of Ireland

Ten stacks of stereographs in mylar protective sleeves, next to a 19th c stereoviewer, showing early 3D scenes of Ireland

Irish history / photo nerd klaxon: thanks to dedicated archivists @librarycongress.bsky.social, Iโ€™ve reconstructed the 1907 โ€˜Ireland through the Stereoscopeโ€™ full 100-card set from their archives. Itโ€™s the only complete one Iโ€™ve found in a public collection - an amazing record of 19th/20th c Ireland

18.08.2025 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 149    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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From the archives of All Thing Georgian, 'Bums, Tums and Downy Calves' - wp.me/p3JTNy-fO

16.08.2025 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Look familiar? A guide to the Irish locations in Netflixโ€™s Wednesday Powerscourt Demesne, Charleville Castle and Deansgrange Cemetery are just some of the Irish landmarks where the series was shot

Look familiar? A guide to the Irish locations in Netflixโ€™s Wednesday

14.08.2025 08:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Enjoying these posts from Rockwell College about their history - for more follow @rockwellcollege.bsky.social #tipperary #history #heritage #archives

13.08.2025 13:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Job Opportunity at Royal Holloway University of London: Postdoctoral Research Associate (16th-18th century focus) - Inclusive Histories Full-time, Fixed Term (12 months)Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Humanities.Inclusive Histories is a collaborative research and schools engage...

Postdoctoral Research Associate (16th-18th century focus) - Inclusive Histories - Royal Holloway #skystorians ๐Ÿ—ƒ๏ธ#earlymodern #c18th jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

08.08.2025 06:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 18    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Israeli cabinet approves plan to take full control of Gaza City Netanyahu says he wants military control of Palestinian enclave, but not to act as permanent governing body

Israeli cabinet approves plan to take full control of Gaza City

08.08.2025 05:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One week left to apply for this tenured #envhist job!

31.07.2025 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 30    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one child per hour during Israel's war in Gaza.

โ€œA whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years,โ€ UNICEFโ€™s executive director said.

Here are some of their stories: wapo.st/3UCiAjn

31.07.2025 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1979    ๐Ÿ” 1513    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 119    ๐Ÿ“Œ 179

The exclusion of potential cousins to the #TuamBabies is a real flaw in this work, especially since we currently don't know who is buried in the tanks.

30.07.2025 14:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Departmental Lecturer in Global and Imperial History at University of Oxford Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Departmental Lecturer in Global and Imperial History on jobs.ac.uk!

Job Opportunity!

Departmental Lecturer in Global and Imperial History

University of Oxford - Faculty of History the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOC516/d...

29.07.2025 12:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#BookSky

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France to recognise Palestinian state in September, Macron says France will recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations general Assembly in September, French President Emmanuel macron said on Thursday, adding that he hoped it would help bring peace to the region.

France to recognise Palestinian state in September, Macron says reut.rs/3UtHgul

24.07.2025 19:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 170    ๐Ÿ” 40    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

@rachelmurphy is following 19 prominent accounts