Had a blast presenting at @cecs-york.bsky.social ‘Radical print symposium’ in York. Thanks to @chloewigstonsmith.bsky.social, @elementaladam.bsky.social and Sarah Griffin @uoyborthwick.bsky.social for organising the event!

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On 1 July, we had a wonderful time at our Radical Print symposium, co-organized by CECS director Prof Chloe Wigston Smith @chloewigstonsmith.bsky.social, CECS friend Dr Adam James Smith @elementaladam.bsky.social and Sarah Griffin, special collections librarian @uoyborthwick.bsky.social. 1/3

On 1 July, we had a wonderful time at our Radical Print symposium, co-organized by CECS director Prof Chloe Wigston Smith @chloewigstonsmith.bsky.social, CECS friend Dr Adam James Smith @elementaladam.bsky.social and Sarah Griffin, special collections librarian @uoyborthwick.bsky.social. 1/3

Had a great time in York yesterday attending/presenting at @cecs-york.bsky.social ‘Radical Print Symposium’. Thanks to @elementaladam.bsky.social, @chloewigstonsmith.bsky.social, and Sarah Griffin at the @uoyborthwick.bsky.social for putting it together and for the morning workshop on the archives!

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Transparency, Fairness and Public Consultation in the Closure and Transfer of Carlow College

On 19th May, the staff and students of St. Patrick’s College in Carlow, along with the wider community, were devastated to hear of the planned closure of Carlow College. While the merger with SETU had...

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Delighted my article exploring the early development of Telephony in Ireland has been published in Irish Economic and Social History journal. It explores the multitude of factors that shaped the development and use of this technology. It's Open Access. doi.org/10.1177/0332... #hstm #HistTech

The Telephone Company of Ireland, 1878–93: An Exploration of the Early Marketing, Development, Expansion, Financing and Users of Telephony - Adrian Kirwan, 2026

This article provides the first comprehensive study of the early development of telephony in Ireland. It begins by exploring the technology's promotion, hi...

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🚨RADICAL PRINT CULTURE SYMPOSIUM 🚨 The Programme is now live (see 🧵), and the symposium will also feature two amazing keynote speakers, a print exhibition and a handling workshop. Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... @bsecs.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social @chloewigstonsmith.bsky.social

Delighted to be speaking at this symposium in York next month. A fascinating theme and a terrific lineup. My paper examines how lawyers and doctors were caricatured in Georgian Dublin! See the🧵for the full schedule!

Dr Adam James Smith@elementaladam.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🚨RADICAL PRINT CULTURE SYMPOSIUM 🚨 The Programme is now live (see 🧵), and the symposium will also feature two amazing keynote speakers, a print exhibition and a handling workshop. Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... @bsecs.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social @chloewigstonsmith.bsky.social

Excited to announce that my journal article on women printsellers in early nineteenth-century Dublin has been published in @eshsi.bsky.social It explores the gendered dynamics of the family print shop and how labour was divided in these domestic and commercial spaces.

‼️ DEADLINE REMINDER ‼️ You can still register for IHSA 77 at shop.maynoothuniversity.ie/index.php?ap... Also a gentle reminder that all speakers should email their PowerPoint presentation slides to ihsa2026@gmail.com by 13:00 on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. See you all soon!

77th Annual IHSA Conference Registration

Registration for the 77th Annual Irish Historical Student's Association (IHSA) Conference, hosted at Maynooth University. Venue: Renehan Hall, South Campus, St Patricks College, Maynooth University Da...

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Delighted to share the official programme for the 77th Annual IHSA conference, which will be held in Maynooth on 28 February. See the link below for registration details for what promises to be a stimulating day of historical discussion. shop.maynoothuniversity.ie/index.php?ap...

📢Registration now open for IHSA 2026!

IHSA2026@ihsa2026.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Registration is now open for the 77th Annual IHSA Conference, hosted at Maynooth University. €15 per ticket (includes registration, lunch, and tea/coffee) shop.maynoothuniversity.ie/index.php?app=…

There is still time to submit a proposal for the IHSA 2026! Please spread widely!

IHSA2026@ihsa2026.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Call for Papers – IHSA 2026 Conference at Maynooth University The Irish History Students’ Association, with the support of the Department of History at Maynooth University, is delighted to announce the 77th Annual IHSA Conference, taking place on Saturday, 28 February 2026.

Don't forget this exciting conference, this weekend!

Society for the Study of Nineteenth Century Ireland @ssnci.bsky.social · 9mo ago

The Catholic Historical Society of Ireland Annual Conference on 'O'Connell and his Legacy' takes place on Saturday 22 November 2025 at the St Patrick's campus @dublincityuni.bsky.social To book see www.eventbrite.ie/e/oconnell-a...

Very excited to speak at Catholic Historical Society of Ireland conference on the 22 November on the portraiture of Daniel O'Connell. You can still register to attend via EventBrite rb.gy/gm19t2 See below for the full conference programme!

Call for Papers – IHSA 2026 Conference at Maynooth University The Irish History Students’ Association, with the support of the Department of History at Maynooth University, is delighted to announce the 77th Annual IHSA Conference, taking place on Saturday, 28 February 2026.

I was delighted to present at the 35th Irish Conference of Historians @maynoothuniversity.ie @irishhistorians.bsky.social It was a pleasure to be part of a stimulating panel on inner lives in the long eighteenth century, with fascinating insights and discussion from colleagues!

📢 Great opportunity for History Students The 35th Irish Conference of Historians will be hosted at @maynoothuniversity.ie @irishhistorians.bsky.social 🗓️ 12-13 September 2025 🎓 Reduced registration rates available for students! Find out more and register here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/35th-irish...

Very much looking forward to this! Check out the link to see the full programme and register through Eventbrite

Irish Committee of Historical Sciences - ICHS@irishhistorians.bsky.social · 12mo ago

We are delighted to announce that a full programme and registration for the 35th Irish Conference of Historian is now available. Maynooth University, 12-13 September. Please share widely. www.eventbrite.com/e/35th-irish... @muahi.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie @benjamin-casey.bsky.social ‪

We are delighted to announce that a full programme and registration for the 35th Irish Conference of Historian is now available. Maynooth University, 12-13 September. Please share widely. www.eventbrite.com/e/35th-irish... @muahi.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie @benjamin-casey.bsky.social ‪

📣 We’re excited to announce that the 77th Irish History Students’ Association (IHSA) Conference will take place on 28 February 2026 at Maynooth University!