Back to where it all started at QUB History, giving what will probably be my last talk on the book for the Irish Studies QUB spring seminar series. Next Monday afternoon, 4.30pm, in person and online. All details 👇

Liverpool were very, very poor today.

‘From Wigan to Westminster’
A great privilege to be in #Doncaster last night for the launch of Sir Patrick Duffy’s second book, written to celebrate his 103rd birthday.
His speech was as spirited as ever!
Book available to purchase at sirpatrickduffy.com

What a night at The Midland Hotel Bradford for our St. Patrick's Céilí. Thanks to all who came & supported a great night of music & dance! 😊☘️Thanks to Embassy of Ireland for its support, Conor MacMahon for pulling it all together, & C & C Media for putting this excellent video together!

Final plug for this one which was published earlier in the week. My article on Mabel FitzGerald -an Irish language enthusiast, CnB member and Easter Rising participant. She married Desmond FitzGerald who would become a FS gov minister. RTs welcome. Thanks!

Just met a Galway man on a Teams call for work, completely by surprise. Always good to hear a familiar accent and talk about home!

A PRESTIGIOUS music competition viewed by millions will be held in Bradford as it leaves its home for the first time in its 60-year history. dlvr.it/T4mjzx 🔗 Link below

I met Jayne many years ago on a Leeds Labour doorknocking session. She was friendly, kind & enthusiastic. One of the most dedicated party activists l ever came across. Condolences to her friends and family. May she rest in peace ❤
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Have to say l agree with this. Quite nice on the inside but a pretty awful carbuncle on the outside.
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Delighted to be part of this. I’ll be speaking alongside other artists exploring ideas around art in the landscape. I’ll be speaking on the 12th April from 11am.

I’m giving a public talk about bins! And not just one bin. Oh no, it’s a history of Leeds in five bins - from the Victorian ash pit to these wheelies.

It’s on 11 April at 1pm at Leeds Central Library. You can book using the link here:

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How Bradford became 'Irish Town': Looking back at the city's Irish community thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24187826.…

Thank you Dr Ciaran McCabe for a thoughtful and positive review of my book on the O'Conor Don for Irish Historical Studies. The snippet below neatly sums up a lot of what I was trying to say/argue about the complex identity of Irish Catholic unionists.

Just under two weeks until our Céilí at The Midland Hotel Bradford on Friday 15 March 2024. It'll be a fantastic night of music, dancing & craic! Suitable for all abilities & beginners. Food provided. Doors open at 7pm
Get your tickets here 👇 midland-ceili.eventbrite.co.uk or pay cash at the door.

The return of George Galloway to UK politics brings to mind his run-in with the Stickies...

Now then folks. Get yourselves down to the Bradford Irish Society St Patrick's weekend Ceili at the Midland Hotel on Friday 15 March. It'll be great fun! Book your tickets now! 👇
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That's two weeks of my Durham Residential Research Library fellowship done. I've struggled with being away from my wife & kids, but being in the archives, thinking & writing, and meeting new people was great. Durham is lovely & the people are friendly. Looking forward to my next two weeks in May.

Join us in Leeds in July for the annual CRS conference! A friendly, supportive environment to present research and network with scholars working on the history of Catholicism. ECRs and PhD students especially encouraged, with bursaries available to support.

This is one of the funniest things I've seen on this hellsite 😂😂😂
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Back to it for week two of Durham Residential Research Library fellowship.