#vaccines #science #vaccinessavelives

This is a lot of fun! 😄 Perfect for when you're trying to think what to write in a birthday card to a loved one 😆

Karlin Lillington@klillington.bsky.social · 4d ago

You can see what words first came into print in the year you were born, from @merriam-webster.com! Turns out I'm the year of the non-disclosure agreement 😂 www.merriam-webster.com/time-traveler/

IGRS Top Research Tip #218: If you’re tracing your ancestors in the Ormond area of Co. Tipperary, this valuable heritage collection features historical records, photographs, local & oral histories, & stories about the people of the area, bringing the past to life: ormond.heritagetipperary.org

Delighted to see my latest article in PRIA in the wild. It analyses eight fascinating letters sent by Irish kings to the kings of England in the 13thC, while also providing a full transcription and translation of them in the appendix. Even better is that its open access: muse.jhu.edu/pub/423/arti...

Surprisingly moving to see the envelope that carried the first BCG vaccine to Ireland - turning the tide on TB in Ireland. 🥲@tcdlibrary 👀📺 Trinity's Treasures @rte.ie

If I were an American, this chart would piss me off. Since I’m not, I kinda don’t care. I am however afraid to see this kind of anti-democratic influence creep into Australia (and Germany) as well.

Inconsiderate Public Urged To Please Think Of The Data Centres Before Watering Lawns http://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/05/14/inconsiderate-public-urged-to-please-think-of-the-data-centres-before-watering-lawns/

Inconsiderate Public Urged To Please Think Of The Data Centres Before Watering Lawns

IF YOU'RE planning to water your lawn or plants during the current hot spell, the government is urging citizens to be a little bit more considerate and spare a thought for the country's 82 data …

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silence, Gladys—I’m streaming

#Dr.AnthonyFauci #AWorldHero

A remarkable public health statistic: the US has now surpassed its highest annual measles case count in more than 30 years. It’s only July.

It’s two years today since the inimitable Edna O’Brien and Éibhear Walshe both left us. We are the better for having had them so long in our midst and Irish letters continues to benefit from their words and thought.

#DIBLives In 1610 cartographer John Speed (d. #OTD 1629) created one of the most famous early detailed records of Ireland. His 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine' split the island into its four historic provinces and featured the earliest known street map of Dublin. www.dib.ie/biography/sp...

Between 1730 & 1830, Dublin’s Foundling Hospital admitted approx 127,000 children. Records indicate that around 80% died. Drawing on contemporary sources, Dr Mark B. Roe examines one of the most significant—and tragic—institutions in Irish social history. historyireland.com/the-foundlin...

Ancestors from Co Cork? This is for you…

Irish Genealogical Research Society (IGRS)@igrs1936.bsky.social · 2w ago

IGRS Top Research Tip #217: Exploring family history on Bere Island, Co. Cork? This is a wonderful resource for discovering the island’s rich heritage through historical documents, photographs, local stories, maps, & archival collections: bereisland.heritagecork.org

Enjoy The Silence- Depeche Mode 🥰

This Day in Labor History: July 25, 1973. The Irish Minister of Finance, Richie Ryan, introduced the Civil Service (Employment of Married Women) Act, which ended the nation’s long-standing ban on married women working for the government. Let's talk about this important moment!

"Good morning. Can you spare a few minutes to talk about our Lord and Saviour Godzilla"

Have you discovered something fascinating in the National Library of Ireland's Reading Rooms? 📚 We're inviting registered readers to propose a 15 min Twilight Talk inspired by the NLI's collections. Successful speakers will receive a €100 honorarium. 🌙 ⭐ Apply by 23 Aug: https://ow.ly/SoSL50ZrgOf

Putting names to the faces 🙂 nationalarchives.ie/collections/...

National Library of Ireland@nlireland.bsky.social · 2w ago

A family group portrait commissioned by Mrs Veale of Ballynageeragh, Dunhill, Co. Waterford, photographed #OnThisDay 21 July 1925; https://ow.ly/M14i50ZqzY0.

See also: Jack Charlton. Maybe something that should be shouted loud for the racist Irish crowd. From theleftberlin.com/jack-charlto...

Lee Savage@leesavage.bsky.social · 2w ago

Kevin Keegan: he hated fascists

Thrilled to present the VOICES project and @virtualtreasury.bsky.social to the delegation of EU ministers yesterday 🇪🇺 A huge thank you to Minister James Lawless inviting us 🙏 @adaptcentre.bsky.social @tlrhub.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu @janeohlmeyer.bsky.social @clairemcnulty.bsky.social

Don't forget that the closing date for our Maddock Research Fellowships is the close of business next Thursday, 30th July: marshlibrary.ie/about/news-e...

IGRS Top Research Tip #216: Exploring family history in Cos. Tyrone, Donegal, Derry/Londonderry & Fermanagh? This is a treasure trove for discovering thousands of genealogy records, historical documents, maps, photos, & research resources: www.cotyroneireland.com

📣 We're hiring: Conservator (AKII) 2-year fixed-term contract Join the National Library of Ireland to help conserve nationally significant collections, including parchment, manuscripts and early printed works relating to the Normans in Ireland. ⭐ Info + #apply by 31 July: https://ow.ly/X9Op50ZkZKj

🚨New Blog Alert🚨 As Ireland currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU, VOICES researchers Felix Vanden Borre and Dr Claire McNulty shed light on the women in early modern Ireland with continental connections ranging from Belgium to Tuscany who feature in the Funeral Entries. Read more:

Blog 14: Spotlight on European Women - VOICES

By Felix Vanden Borre & Dr Claire McNulty As Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, we are reminded of the many women of early modern Ireland who had connections with con...

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Our Maddock Fellowships for 2026-7 are still open until Thursday 30th July!

Dr Emma Lyons@ehlyons.bsky.social · 4w ago

Many thanks to the Maddock Research Fellowship at @marshslibrary.bsky.social and the Fitzpatrick Family Foundation UCD School of Law, for supporting my research on women's inheritance in #c17th #Ireland. This support has been invaluable and is greatly appreciated.

#DIBLives 'Tell them I have done my duty.' General of Antrim & Commander-in-Chief of the United Irish army of the north, Henry Joy McCracken was court-martialled & sentenced to death. He was executed #OTD 1798 having refused to name other leaders in exchange for clemency. www.dib.ie/biography/mc...

📢 Good news! The deadline to #apply for our Research Studentship has been extended until Friday, 24 July 2026, at 3pm. The NLI, in association with the Irish Committee of Historical Sciences, are currently inviting applications for the Research Studentship: ow.ly/lwfe50ZnFu0

National Library of Ireland@nlireland.bsky.social · last mo.

📢 Applications are open for the National Library of Ireland’s 2026–2027 Studentships! ⭐ Library ⭐ Archival ⭐ Research A great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your career. Learn more, and apply by 3pm, 17 July 2026: https://www.nli.ie/about-us/working-national-library-ireland

It's #ArchiveDiaspora Day! 📜🌎 Today we celebrate the stories of the Irish people & the archival collections that document journeys of migration, identity, belonging & home. Share your records today using #ArchiveDiaspora and tag us so we can help showcase the remarkable collections you hold!

We're hiring a #ProjectManager to lead a multi-year, cross-institutional programme spanning cultural programming, professional development, research, and policy. ⭐ More info + #apply: https://www.nli.ie/about-us/working-national-library-ireland 📅 Closing date: 3pm, 24 July 2026. #Jobfairy