The number of Bessborough names PI has found has increased bringing the total from 817 to 832. (Making that 15 new ones)

Every single time we discover a new name, we’re one step closer to remembering the name of every Bessborough baby.

No matter how long it takes, we continue.

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Ailbhe Murphy. As an Artist, researcher and as previous Director of Create Collaborative Arts , Dr. Murphy was a guiding force during for all who knew and worked with her. (1/2)

Documentary explores the life of Mary Jane Irwin – revolutionary, poet, human rights activist & 3rd wife of the famous Fenian Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa. “Rebel Wife” was produced by the couple’s great-grandson, Williams Rossa Cole. More: shorturl.at/4lz1o

#herstory #history

Delighted to have a short story, ‘Blood Bound’ in the new issue of The Argyle
Thank you David Estringel

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#ThroughHerEyes
I've just ordered this and can't wait to read Dr Daisy Dunn's reclamation of the unheralded power of women in the ancient world - from the bakers weavers and poets to the women who were business leaders, managed estates, led armies and wielded weapons.

Dr Eemer Eivers Clodagh Finn The O'Brien Press There's a wonderful new tourist and arts centre called Solas near the lighthouse which marks her life and her work. It's well worth a visit. eachleim.ie/solas

Cover Reveal…Book coming on 23rd May 2024 in the UK! #newreleases

It's publication week for the #TheMissingThread ! Spanning 3,000 years, and drawing on 15 years of research, it is the biggest book I have written to date. I hope it will make people think differently about antiquity. Here's one lady who features. Isn't she lovely?

Announcing an event - in aid of UNRWA - on Saturday, 1st June, marking the 150th anniversary of the births of Kathleen Lynn and Cathal Brugha. Dr Mary McAuliffe will talk about Lynn, myself about Brugha, and Liz Gillis will moderate.

Tickets here: eventbrite.ie/e/150-kathleen…

Haven't been tweeting a whole lot as of late! Currently trying to find the remaining names of children who died in Bessborough, when this (below) went out, there were 817.

106 unknown... I intend to find as many as I can, and have had some success.

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Causal understanding of water displacement by a Raven

Fascinating new book by Prof Bernadette Whelan exploring the public and private lives of Irish presidential spouses. 1/2

10. Camberley Kate and her stray dogs in England, 1962.

She never turned a stray dog away, taking care of more than 600 dogs in her lifetime.

What a day! Thanks to all the drivers, passers-by, & tourists for your cheers & support as we gathered at Dublin City Hall. 55 women candidates, representing the 655+ who are running in #LE2024 to work for their communities. We can reshape our democracy on June 7th #VoteWomen 🗳️

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Born #Onthisday 1862 in #Dublin Mary Hayden, historian, activist & campaigner for women's causes - more Dictionary of Irish Biography dib.ie/biography/hayd… @finnclodagh