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Daniel Carey

@danielmcarey.bsky.social

Postdoctoral Researcher. Former journalist. Media history. Oral history. Currently researching the (Catholic) Standard newspaper (1928-1978). Funded through the Research Ireland Government of Ireland scheme. Based at Dublin City University

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Come join us online (free) on Wednesday evening or come to Maynooth for our (paid) workshop on Friday! #oralhistory

02.03.2026 20:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Details of the @oralhistoryie.bsky.social annual meeting have been released. Send us your ideas on Oral History and Movement, and come join us in Tralee, County Kerry in June! Details below

27.02.2026 11:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Come join us @oralhistoryie.bsky.social for #oralhistory training in Maynooth!

23.02.2026 12:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Midlands 103 Radio for sharing more on our FREE #oralhistory 'Craft, Care & Community' event supported by @heritagecouncil.ie tomorrow in Athlone!

Tune in here: www.midlands103.com/news/midland...

Visit www.tickettailor.com/events/oralh... to secure a ticket! @danielmcarey.bsky.social

20.02.2026 18:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A blackboard with the words 'Jason Bourne was here' handwritten in chalk

A blackboard with the words 'Jason Bourne was here' handwritten in chalk

Unexpected message on a blackboard in the Henry Grattan Building @dublincityuni.bsky.social

19.02.2026 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
DiaDip

Weโ€™re live! ๐ŸŒ
The website for Diaspora Diplomacy and the Migrationโ€“Development Nexus is now online. It introduces the research team & steering committee and will be our main space for updates, field reflections, events, and outputs.
More to come, follow along & join the conversation.
diadip.com

12.02.2026 12:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looking forward to this free @oralhistoryie.bsky.social event, where I'll be giving a workshop on Approaching an Oral History Project. Registration link below

06.02.2026 17:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Event flyer for Oral History Network Ireland (OHNI) titled 'Lessons Learned - What Experienced Oral Historians Wish They Knew Starting Out'. The event is a free networking session taking place on Wednesday, 4th March, from 7-9pm via Zoom. The flyer includes the OHNI logo, a QR code for registration, and the website address www.oralhistorynetworkireland.ie. Text notes the event is 'Open to all!'

Event flyer for Oral History Network Ireland (OHNI) titled 'Lessons Learned - What Experienced Oral Historians Wish They Knew Starting Out'. The event is a free networking session taking place on Wednesday, 4th March, from 7-9pm via Zoom. The flyer includes the OHNI logo, a QR code for registration, and the website address www.oralhistorynetworkireland.ie. Text notes the event is 'Open to all!'

๐ŸŽ™๏ธJoin the Oral History Network Ireland for our next FREE #oralhistory online event. Open to all!

'Lessons Learned - What Experienced Oral Historians Wish They Knew Starting Out'.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Wednesday 4th March, 7-9pm (via Zoom)

Book your FREE spot today: buytickets.at/oralhistoryn...

#OHNI #FreeEvent

04.02.2026 16:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Community Heritage Event, Athlone - Oral History Network of Ireland Join us for OHNIโ€™s first FREE in-person event of 2026, 'Craft, Care and Community' oral history heritage event, supported by The Heritage Council. Registration is open to ALL, members and non-members....

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ FREE #oralhistory Craft, Care & Community event. OHNI, supported by @heritagecouncil.ie invites you to our first 2026 in-person event!

Sat 21 Feb 09:30โ€“16:30, Sheraton Athlone Hotel
Free event includes tea, coffee, and a light lunch.
Booking advised: oralhistorynetworkireland.ie/events/commu...

02.02.2026 14:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Bowman: Sunday: 8.30 Sunday 1 February 2026 John Bowman's weekly archive programme

For anyone who missed it, hereโ€™s todayโ€™s Bowman: Sunday: 8.30 programme:

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

And hereโ€™s last weekโ€™s Bowman: Sunday: 8.30 programme:

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

01.02.2026 19:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'A source of evil': the Catholic Church vs the Irish dance hall | Daniel Carey Anyone who heard coverage of the 1930s campaigns against jazz and dancing on Bowman: Sunday: 8.30 on RTE Radio 1 may be interested in my RTE Brainstorm article and Newstalk interview about dance halls...

Anyone who heard coverage of the 1930s campaigns against jazz and dancing recalled on Bowman: Sunday: 8.30 on RTE Radio 1 may be interested in my RTE Brainstorm article about dance halls:

www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

and my audio interview (10 minutes) on Newstalk:

www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...

01.02.2026 19:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Screenshot of Justine McCarthy's Irish Times column about the International Protection Bill

Screenshot of Justine McCarthy's Irish Times column about the International Protection Bill

To keep parents apart from their children for three additional years for no better reason than that you can is exactly what the Minister says it is not.

It is simply cruel.

Justine McCarthy in the Irish Times (subscription required)

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

17.01.2026 11:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A photo of Griffith Park, Dublin, with water on the right, a runner in the middle distance, and the sun peeking through trees

A photo of Griffith Park, Dublin, with water on the right, a runner in the middle distance, and the sun peeking through trees

Griffith Park, Dublin this morning

youtu.be/TARNsV7pz0o?...

15.01.2026 09:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Page of information outlining the aims of the Locating Loss research project which explores the histories of infertility in landscapes and spaces. This project aims to bring scholars from a wide range of disciplines together in 2026. Please DM me if more info is needed and this alt text is not enough!

Page of information outlining the aims of the Locating Loss research project which explores the histories of infertility in landscapes and spaces. This project aims to bring scholars from a wide range of disciplines together in 2026. Please DM me if more info is needed and this alt text is not enough!

Hello! I am sharing information about my @researchireland.ie project Locating Loss: histories of infertility in landscapes and spaces. I would love to connect with researchers/ practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, so please share widely! @nursingclio.bsky.social

14.01.2026 19:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 44    ๐Ÿ” 39    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Promotional graphic for the Oral History Network of Ireland (OHNI) free online event on Monday, 26th January from 7โ€“9 pm, featuring a teal watercolor circular logo and details on training and resources available at www.oralhistorynetworkireland.ie.

Promotional graphic for the Oral History Network of Ireland (OHNI) free online event on Monday, 26th January from 7โ€“9 pm, featuring a teal watercolor circular logo and details on training and resources available at www.oralhistorynetworkireland.ie.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Start the New Year with the Oral History Network of Ireland and join our first FREE virtual meet-up of 2026, 'Introduction to OHNI'.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธMon 26th January

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ7pm โ€“ 9pm

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธOnline via Zoom

Registration open to everyone!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธFREE tickets: tickettailor.com/events/oralh...

#OralHistory

02.01.2026 11:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Never forget ...

youtu.be/Ygf0gRQsUb4?...

29.12.2025 12:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Congrats, you guys! ๐Ÿ‘

18.12.2025 14:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Poster for the Oral History Network Ireland (OHNI) featuring a vintage photo of women with bicycles. The text reads: JOIN OHNI. Membership is open to all! Get special event discounts, early access, and members-only networking. We have annual options for everyone: Individual, Concessionary, Groups, and Institutional.

Poster for the Oral History Network Ireland (OHNI) featuring a vintage photo of women with bicycles. The text reads: JOIN OHNI. Membership is open to all! Get special event discounts, early access, and members-only networking. We have annual options for everyone: Individual, Concessionary, Groups, and Institutional.

๐ŸŽ Join or Gift Oral History Network Of Ireland Membership this Christmas and engage with Ireland's #oralhistory community!

#OHNI's aims include offering advice and support, sharing experience and ideas, and encouraging new and existing projects.

Join today! oralhistorynetworkireland.ie/membership/

15.12.2025 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sun peeking through trees at Albert College Park, Dublin, with goalposts off to the left

Sun peeking through trees at Albert College Park, Dublin, with goalposts off to the left

Lovely picture! I snapped this in Albert College Park on Tuesday morning

30.11.2025 22:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ“ฃ Happening Tomorrow! ๐Ÿ“ฃ

OHNI's final FREE virtual oral history meet-up of 2025, Oral History Reflections.

๐Ÿ“† Thursday 20 November 2025
๐Ÿ•– 7-9pm.
๐Ÿ’ป Via Zoom

All welcome! oralhistorynetworkireland.ie/event/online...

#OralHistory #Ireland #IrishResearch #OHNI #OralHistoryProject #Reflections

19.11.2025 11:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The DCU Ireland India Institute invited you for an evening of conversation. Historical Echoes โ€“ Constitutional Connections in Ireland and India. Speakers: Donal Coffey, Aoife O'Donoghue, Suryapratim Roy, and Martin O'Donoghue. Discussant: Seรกn Rainford.

The DCU Ireland India Institute invited you for an evening of conversation. Historical Echoes โ€“ Constitutional Connections in Ireland and India. Speakers: Donal Coffey, Aoife O'Donoghue, Suryapratim Roy, and Martin O'Donoghue. Discussant: Seรกn Rainford.

Join us at DCU's St Pats campus for an evening seminar comparing the Irish and Indian constitutions, hosted by the Ireland India Institute, next Wed 26 Nov.

Some leading constitutional lawyers and historians will explore shared influences and challenges between ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ and ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช. All welcome

17.11.2025 10:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
A screenshot from the RTE News channel which has this text at the bottom of the screen: 'Confidence is high, belief is building game by game, but can Ireland put in another heroic performance just 3 days after an energy-sapping, high octane victory over Portugal?'

A screenshot from the RTE News channel which has this text at the bottom of the screen: 'Confidence is high, belief is building game by game, but can Ireland put in another heroic performance just 3 days after an energy-sapping, high octane victory over Portugal?'

Someone probably needs to tell the RTE News channel that Ireland have beaten Hungary #HUNIRL #COYBIG

16.11.2025 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A screenshot from the RTE News channel which includes text at the bottom of the screen: 'Confidence is high, belief is building game by game, but can Ireland put in another heroic performance just 3 days after an energy-sapping, high octane victory over Portugal?'

A screenshot from the RTE News channel which includes text at the bottom of the screen: 'Confidence is high, belief is building game by game, but can Ireland put in another heroic performance just 3 days after an energy-sapping, high octane victory over Portugal?'

Someone probably needs to tell the RTE News channel that Ireland have beaten Hungary #HUNIRL #COYBIG

16.11.2025 17:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There won't be a cow milked in Alkmaar tonight #Troy #IRLPOR

13.11.2025 20:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Online Meet-Up - Oral History Reflections - Oral History Network of Ireland Thisย free online networking event offers a space for oral historians [...]

Join us for our final free virtual oral history meet-up of 2025 next Thursday 20 November from 7-9pm. All are welcome for this opportunity to chat about oral history in an informal environment. Register on our website oralhistorynetworkireland.ie/event/online... #OralHistory #Ireland #IrishResearch

13.11.2025 21:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

There won't be a cow milked in Alkmaar tonight #Troy #IRLPOR

13.11.2025 20:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Catholic Standard story headlined 'Descendants of head hunters becoming nuns'

Catholic Standard story headlined 'Descendants of head hunters becoming nuns'

Headline in the Catholic Standard, 1968: 'Descendants of head hunters becoming nuns'

17.10.2025 19:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Do you have questions about oral history or just enjoy chatting to others working with oral histories? Join us this evening at 7pm for our free informal online meet-up. All welcome oralhistorynetworkireland.ie/event/networ... #OralHistory #Ireland #AskAnOralHistorian #Networking

16.10.2025 12:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Have a question you want to ask about oral histories or just feel like chatting with other oral historians? All welcome to this free online meet up this Thursday 7pm #OralHistory

15.10.2025 16:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Thanks to everyone who joined our Dublin Festival of History event at Pearse Street Library!

OHNI's Rachel Killeen, Arlene Crampsie, Linda Fitzgibbon, and @danielmcarey.bsky.social shared insights from their #OralHistory research, followed by an excellent Q&A.

Thanks to everyone who joined our Dublin Festival of History event at Pearse Street Library! OHNI's Rachel Killeen, Arlene Crampsie, Linda Fitzgibbon, and @danielmcarey.bsky.social shared insights from their #OralHistory research, followed by an excellent Q&A.

Thanks to all who joined our Dublin Festival of History event at Pearse Street Library!

OHNI's Rachel Killeen, Arlene Crampsie, Linda Fitzgibbon, and @danielmcarey.bsky.social shared insights from their #OralHistory research, followed by an excellent Q&A.

#HistFest25 #OralHistoryNetworkIreland

08.10.2025 10:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0