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COST Action Prayticipate stakeholder meeting at UL On 1-2 October, UL welcomed international and local delegates from the Prayticipate COST Action, who explore participation through prayer, and prayer as an historical phenomenon, in the late medieval and early modern world.
Prof Dr Uffa Jensen historian at the Centre for Research on Antisemitism at the Technische Universität in Berlin and its deputy director. This promises to be a special evening, and we invite you to join us on 6 October at 6 pm for refreshments prior to the lecture. forms.cloud.microsoft/e/jrHSVeiKis
Huge congratulations go to our winners of the 2026 Brian Faloon Prize for best undergraduate dissertation in modern History and of the 2026 Centre for Early Modern Studies Prize for best undergraduate dissertation on a pre-1820 topic. The winners were Patrick Collins and Louise Eccles. Well done!
Professor emerita Bernadette Whelan spoke at Electric Picnic 2026, as part of a panel on ‘Ireland and America from the 1920s to Trump’ organised by History Ireland Hedge Schools.
Helen Parr recently gave the annual guest lecture for the Irish Association of Professionals Historians on 10 July. The title of her paper was 'Remembering war in Britain after 1945'. 👏
On 26 June, Dr Karol Mullaney-Dignam presented at the 10th ENCOUNTER Conference in Germany, exploring role of manor houses as cultural heritage sites and tourism destinations. Her paper explored how Irish country houses are interpreted today. More detail here: www.ul.ie/artsoc/histo...
📢 We're hiring! #HumanGeography
@ULGeog@ulgeog.bsky.social · 3mo agoWe are advertising for a permanent Assistant Professor in Human Geography with expertise in economic, political, and/or urban–rural geography. Closing date: 12 noon, 21st August 2026 IST. Visit www.ul.ie/vacancies to find out more and apply: #JobFairy #AcademicJobs @geogsocire.bsky.social
Congratulations to all recent recipients of RIAI Membership, particularly to Dr. John Logan - who lectured in History at UL for over 40 years! Dr. Logan was presented with Honorary Membership for his "pioneering research and energetic dissemination of architectural and social history". 👏 #history
Congratulations to Rebecca O’Regan, a PhD researcher in the School of History and Geography, on her excellent presentation at the recent 'Reflecting on the Great Famine: A Commemoration Conference'. Rebecca’s paper was titled 'Elite women and philanthropy during Ireland’s Great Famine, 1845–52'.
Here's a group portrait of the people involved in the launch of the very 1st Volume of History Studies (1999)... In the front row, left to right, David Fleming, Dr Roger Downer, Edward Horgan. In the back row, left to right, Fergal Noone, Ken McDonagh, Ricky Cosgrove, Caroline Slyne, Finta Tuohy.
Call For Papers 📣📝 - History Studies Vol. 27 (2026) History Studies invites submissions exploring 'Untold Stories' - from social, political and cultural history to LGBTQ+ history and more! ⏳Deadline: 17 July 2026 Max. 5,000 words (incl. footnotes) Submissions/Queries to: history.studies@ul.ie
Once again, a very big thank you to everybody who attended our Research Celebration Event for the UL School of History and Geography just last week! 🌍 It was amazing to see so many brilliant minds come together to appreciate each other's work and to promote their recent publications. #history
A big congratulations to Dr. Bernadette Whelan, Professor Emerita here at the UL School of History and Geography, for her talk this past Monday on the post-WWII Irish-American experience - alongside a panel including Tommy Graham, Dr. Michael Kennedy and Daniel Mulhall ⭐ #history #worldhistory
This week on BlueSky - it's time to learn about the History of UL! Let's start with some interesting facts about our institution: 1. Before we became the University of Limerick, we were originally founded in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick 🔥 #history
Please come to our annual Máire Ní Chrualaoich public lecture in medieval and early modern local studies on 14 April at 6pm in the People's Museum, Pery Square @cemslimerick.bsky.social @ulhistory.bsky.social @michistory.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social @ullibrary.bsky.social
On March 24th 1874, legendary Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer Harry Houdini was born. Known for his remarkable escape acts, Houdini's name is still globally recognized to this day! Below we'll provide some interesting facts about his life and achievements - complete with pictures!
X-Ray images of women wearing corsets from French doctor Ludovic O'Followell's Le Corset (1908). Although keen to show the damaging impact of corsets, he did not actually want the corset to be abolished, but simply redesigned: publicdomainreview.org/collection/t...
⚠️ Historical Misconceptions can be hazardous ⚠️ Many people have certain ideas and understandings about History that just aren't true. Let's put an end to the spread of misinformation and take a look at some of the most common historical misconceptions that have been spread....
On this day 107 years ago, one of the most significant events in Irish history took place: the convening of the First Dáil and the beginning of the Irish War of Independence. Two years later, the Irish Free State was founded - an incredible achievement, but one not made without sacrifice.
We were in Dublin yesterday for our History of Family field trip 😊 Many thanks to Henrietta Street & @nlireland.bsky.social for hosting us. Pictured with permission some of the MA History of Family & MA History students who take my module @ulhistory.bsky.social So lovely to meet in person!
Thanks to OMahonys in Limerick having me down yesterday to sign copies of my book ❤️ first time I've personally seen it in a bookshop! @ria.ie @ulhistory.bsky.social
Thank you for following this nascent #PublicHistorian as I learned to use #Bluesky for what I love doing: telling a good story. The #HeistHistories we continue to share shape our understanding of ourselves and our relationship with institutions of power. 📷: @claireul2025.bsky.social #HI6171
The #MapleSyrupHeist shows how positive #stereotypes can fortify #NationalIdentity. Canada’s “most valuable” #Heist was non-violent, with no guns, and the perpetrators were held accountable. #LiquidGold for a country that often defines itself in contrast to its neighbour. #HI6171 #PublicHistory
Canada's Supreme Court upholds C$9m fine on maple syrup thief
Nearly 3,000 tonnes of maple syrup was stolen in the so-called Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.
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#GardnerMuseum: two fake police, 13 stolen masterpieces, and 0 arrests. Maybe this #Heist shows the moment in time when #massmedia and #PublicBroadcasting broadened the publics understanding of the value of #Art and #CulturalHerietage? #PublicHistory #Democratizing #Culture? #HI6171
'Paintings were suddenly seen as money': The reason art heists exploded in the 1970s
Acclaimed new film The Mastermind, starring Josh O'Connor, tells the story of an art heist gone wrong. It's inspired by a wave of similar thefts at a time when society was in upheaval.
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At the Northern Bank in Belfast masked men stole £26M, the largest cash robbery in UK history. This #Heist (though the violent kidnapping blurs this term) exposed a society still marked by conflict and fragile trust. Maybe it exposes the fault lines of #reconciliation? #HI6171 📷: Amazon
In non-violent heists, I often root for the thief. Is my #Heist fascination about the crime or the fantasy of reclaiming power from institutions? Is the public appeal questioning who owns heritage, who tells history, and who keeps it? Maybe a #decolonizing conversation for the masses? #HI6171
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Why do we root for the thief? Maybe because every #Heist flips the script. Its about individuals outsmarting the powerful. We cheer rebellion against systems that feel untouchable. It’s not the crime we admire, but the courage to challenge control. #PublicHistory #Heritage #HI6171
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In July 2012, Michel, a worker in a #CanadianCartel, arrives at a rural warehouse to check inventory. For years his cartel had been building a secret reserve, a stockpile of "sweet stuff," allowing them to control the price of what they're pushing. To Michel all looks fine... until👇 #HI6171
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