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Historian early modern Irish parliaments & towns & #palaeography . Fellow @RoyalHistSoc #Gaeilge #andacyclist 🚲. @bridmcgrath .bsky.socialRT ≠ endorsement

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Dr. Bríd McGrath
9 months
Looking 4 a good read 4 your favourite history fan? You can order my book on #earlyModern #Irish #parliaments from ⁦ @FourCourtsPress ⁩ Operations of the Irish House of Commons, 1613-48. Serious #history , w plenty skulduggery. All human life is there!
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2 years
Wishing Brother Kevin a long, happy, healthy retirement. God knows he has earned it. Brother Kevin Crowley to retire from Capuchin Centre via @RTENews
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Dr. Bríd McGrath
2 years
Met a #garda whose car was parked in the #bikeLane on the Lower #Rathmines Road this morning. “Where do you want me to park? I’m working. We’re nabbing the #cyclists breaking the red lights.” Where do I start with this one? @GardaTraffic @gardainfo
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2 years
This is breathtaking. A public servant asking a T.D. "Who do you think you are?" in an Oireachtas committee meeting.
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Neasa Hourigan TD
2 years
'Where do you think you are?' Hmmmm. A frustrating session with the Mental Health Commission at the Disability Matters committee this morning. The residents of Owennacurra deserve more clarity on steps the Mental Health Commission is taking on behalf of the residents 1/2
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5 years
@oconnellhugh Do you mean Dr. ní í Shúilleabháin, Hugh? A widely respected academic and scholar? Why not say so? Would you write such a headline about a man? @aoibhinn_ni_s
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My latest book - & first monograph - will be in the shops next week. ⁦ @FourCourtsPress ⁩ ⁦ @IrLegalHist #earlyModern #Irish #parliaments .
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2 years
I’m deeply uncomfortable about this deal between @coilltenews and an English fund. Surely we can fund this ourselves? @pippa_hackett @McConalogue @EamonRyan What about a green #bond that #Irish people can subscribe to?
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Richard Boyd Barrett
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Coillte planning to hand over 123k acres of land to investment fund. In 2012 the FG/Lab gov tried to sell off our forests. @pb4p @woodlandleague and others organised major protests to stop this. Looks like we’ll have to do that again.
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@graceblakeley He clearly has no idea the burden this placed on his parents esp his mother.
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@PaulDHeenan @BBCNewsNI This Irish Protestant is appalled also.
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3 years
I post this every year. How could I not? At the height of the horror of the second World War, Máirtín Ó Direáin wrote this beautiful poem offering the refugee Mary a welcome in his home in Aran. There has never been a greater need for such openness. #Nollaig Shona doibh.
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My husband doesn’t speak #Gaeilge . Every day he says “thank God for @TG4TV .”
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A friend’s daughter was thrown from her bike by a car whose driver was doing an illegal U-turn. She reported it to @GardaTraffic . The garda took down details on a piece of paper, saying the info would be transferred to the computer system. No record of the complaint can be found.
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@BrookesTimes @thetimes Do you ever look at yourself and ask why your thinking has not evolved since the 19th. century. These cartoons weren't funny then and they are just as disgracefully racist now. Grow up.
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Proofs!
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1 year
No greater compliment for ⁦ @EamonRyan ⁩ than the egregious, entirely self-interested Michael O’Leary whose business is destroying the planet, describing him as ‘without doubt the most incompetent #transport minister we’ve ever had.’ | Business Post
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I don’t like selfies so I’m not looking very cheerful. But I’m about to get on a #bike , wearing my #normalclothes as usual. #cyclingIsNormal
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All of @rte “stars” are vastly overpaid & overrated unlike their colleagues in @RTERnaG , who are all paid less than their @RTEOne counterparts despite having a tougher job & doing it a great deal better than the Anglophones.
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. @RT É admits paying Ryan Tubridy €345,000 more than declared via @RTENews . He isn’t worth the lower sun, quite apart from the top-ups.
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Just got a call giving me a slot for my #Covid19 #vaccine on Monday. Delighted & very thankful. @HSELive
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2 years
Right on ⁦ @ccferrie ⁩. #bikeLanes #Ranelagh . The more #bikes on the streets, the more space for those who really need to use cars.
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4 years
@MrHarryCole Chavez was very important in American history. Not at all a negligible figure and an acknowledgement of the role played by Hispanics in the U.S. Seems like a sensible person to commemorate.
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Portobello #Dublin .
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7 years
@richardadalton @rtenews Actually amadán is a male eejit. She’s an oinseach. #gaeilge
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2 years
A gentle reminder. Please write peoples names correctly on your #Christmas #cards . The irritation caused by addressing women by their husbands’ surnames is immense.
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Dr. Bríd McGrath
4 years
I'm not in favour of @greenparty_ie in government at any price. However, the world is burning, we need to act NOW and there is enough in the #PFG to start transformational change, despite disappointment in some areas. I'm in favour
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Possibly the very worst case of #illegalParking on #pavements I have ever seen. This morning, Phibsborough. @YPLAC @yplacIreland
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4 years
The abuse @rodericogorman is getting is shocking. He is a man of intelligence & integrity & I expect he will be an exceptional minister
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@fairuzwhodat @PBresnihan Even the olives are bleeding
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1 year
Delighted to have given an old #bike we don’t need to a lovely #Ukrainian #refugee . If you have an old bike you don’t use, #BikeHubs will repair them & give them to those who really need them. It’s a win-win. About Us | The Bike Hub
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Alea iacta est. Just submitted my book to the publishers, the result of so many years' work. If you're not interested in the minutiae of the operations of the #earlyModern #Irish #parliament , you can always use it for weightlifting. Faoiseamh agus bród.
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@MauriceDockrel1 I don’t think people did misunderstand it, deliberately or otherwise. It was very clear and contemptuous of people making their views known in a peaceful manner. I think you should delete it & apologise.
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3 years
Delighted to have been elected a fellow of the @RoyalHistSoc . Many thanks to my #history friends and colleagues for all their support, encouragement and helo over so many years - a truly wonderful and welcoming community.
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I grew up as an immigrant in England. I was an immigrant in Germany & I meet immigrants every day who enrich our country with their skills, culture & warmth. Anyone who comes here to work, pay taxes & contribute to our society is welcome as far as I’m concerned.
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@NewsMurray Excellent idea. Same being done in London. Everywhere I have ever been in the USA has #waterfountains
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@JillKerby Many of us don't equate the state of #Israel with #jews . We abhor all racism, including #antisemitism . These attacks on ordinary Jewish businesses and homes should stop now. They are cruel, misguided and wrong under every heading.
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@SenatorKeogan We are delighted and proud when #Irish people are successful abroad. We should welcome appointments of people who bring expertise to Ireland, from which we can all learn.
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Máirtín Ó Díreáin’s beautiful Cuireadh do Mhuire (invitation to Mary) was written during world war 2 which saw so much death, destruction & displacement of #refugees . His warm welcome for wandering Mary & Jesus has a special resonance this year. Nollaig shona doibh.
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#Wetherspoons is building a big hotel in #CamdenSt . #Dublin . Let’s show our appreciation of its owner’s concern for staff welfare. #Boycott
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Donal Fallon
4 years
As a pintman, I am proud to say I have never had a pint in the Abbey Street monstrosity 'pub' called Wetherspoons and I never will 😎 Think local drink local.
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So sorry to learn of the death of Thomas Kinsella. A first edition of his version of The #T áin is one of my treasures (a Christmas present from my mother). Also remember himself & Eleanor from the campaign for #WoodQuay . His integrity shone as brightly as his poetry. Comhbhrón
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10 months
You can buy my latest book on the #earlyModern #Irish #parliament direct from the publishers ⁦ @FourCourtsPress ⁩ through this link. ‘Twill land with a thud through your letterbox in no time at all! ⁦ @IrLegalHist
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4 years
Our young neighbour made us a sympathy card to console us for Zippy’s death. So kind of her.
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@redlemonader Probably, as Paul wrote a second letter to them.
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Dr. Bríd McGrath
10 months
In ⁦ @Hodges_Figgis
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3 years
So sorry to learn of the death of the truly remarkable Muriel McCarthy, former keeper of @MarshsLibrary . Truly a pioneer without whom the wonderful Marsh’s Library might not have survived. Remembered with admiration & gratitude. Comhbhrón
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Dr. Bríd McGrath
1 year
To be published very soon from ⁦ @FourCourtsPress ⁩ a collection of groundbreaking essays of #earlyModern #Kilkenny . My own chapter discusses how the city’s #MPs used the 1613 #Irish #parliament to protect #civic #autonomy . #urbanHistory #Ireland
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3 years
@nytimes Quiet for whom?
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4 years
@DanielWhooley I really this this is unnecessary. Eamon was quoting the term and he apologised. For me, that closes the matter. @EamonRyan
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9 months
Whoever writes these headlines needs some training. The five dead mice CANNOT have been served with an enforcement order.
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Irish Examiner
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Five dead mice 'noted' in Cork bakery served with enforcement order
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#Connemara . My camera doesn’t do justice to the colors today.
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2 years
Celebrating 32 years of marriage in the garden today.
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3 years
My first vino out in a year. Sláinte
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2 years
The thing about @EoinKeane101 is that he just reports. He doesn’t speculate, make unpleasant remarks about people or go beyond his brief. Many other #journalists could profit from watching how he does his job. No wonder that he’s with @RTERnaG
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Nuacht TG4
2 years
Labhair Nuacht TG4 le tuairisceoir polaitíochta RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta,Eoin Ó Catháin faoin gconspóid seo i dtaca le Robert Troy.
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@SenatorMarkDaly @opwireland Do you not realise that clearing vegetation destroys the ecosystem and increases flooding? This is not the way to deal with the perceived problem.
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4 years
@Orlaodo People need to stop looking for #loopholes , reduce social contacts & take some personal responsibility for stopping #covid19 spreading
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@gavreilly Excellent result. @catherinegalway is a very effective parliamentarian and will do a first class job.
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4 years
If you are as fed up as I am by the constant negativity, divisiveness and #gotcha style "journalism" fostered by the mainstream #media , mostly but not exclusively by @rte , may I recommend @RTERnaG . Informed, professional, courteous, persistent & forensic, but pleasant & polite
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Dr. Bríd McGrath
1 year
Really sorry to see @neasa_neasa removed from committees. She has been outstanding in her committee work, invariably thoroughly informed and persistent.
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@courtsnewsIRL Judge Martin Nolan i mbun oibre
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@PaulFMcKeon Name them so we can avoid them. They might like my accent but I don't like their attitude to customers.
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2 years
That ever-to-be savoured feeling when you finish your book. #Sekt
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9 months
En route to #Kilkenny on ⁦ @IrishRail ⁩ for the launch of this great book by Jane Fenlon & Sarah Maguire
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Sense has prevailed, or more precisely ⁦ @WhitmoreJen ⁩ has had the cop on & decency to offer ⁦ @EamonRyan ⁩ a pair in the no confidence vote so he can stay doing the work he should be doing at @COP28 . Bravo Deputy Whitmore.
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Dr. Bríd McGrath
2 years
It’s impossible to overstate the importance of @VirtualTreasury . For years we’ve been told “you won’t be able to do that, the records were all burned.” So many were, but copies were made & are available, free to all, here. GRMMA @PETECROOKS @CWallaceDublin & the amazing team.
@LindaDoyle
Linda Doyle
2 years
Today marks 100 years since the Public Record Office, with 7 centuries of records, was destroyed.   Technology and history have now combined to create the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland. It’s a stunning piece of work. Take a look:
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4 years
@AnMailleach No and to be frank I’m finding the response of some @greenparty_ie councillors pretty hard to take.
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2 years
As bad an example of #illegal #pavement #parking as I’ve seen. There is ample parking on the other side of the street but this selfish, antisocial geezer didn’t see why s/he should put him/her self out to cross the road. #Dublin6 . Much easier to discommode everyone else.
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View from Lettergesh Connemara. Is there anywhere more beautiful?
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3 years
Sigh. @SarahAMcInerney again labouring how much #retrofitting costs. Not a whisper about the benefits. Anyone buying an #SUV can afford to retrofit a house. Loads of costly renovations near us, barely a solar panel in sight. @drivetimerte
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3 years
My wish for 2022, an end to the constant negativity & outrage. Let’s have a positive, compassionate new year. Most people are just doing their best.
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@CatherineEmh Catherine, so sorry you have to endure these appalling racist and negative comments. Best of luck in your campaign.
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2 years
Actually, it's quite good on international law and treaties
@JohnRentoul
John Rentoul
2 years
"Only one thing the EU understands and that is strength, and I am strong" Truss
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#potatoes fresh from the garden. #gyo
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Nearly there with my new book on The Operations of the Irish House of Commons, 1613-48 from @IrLegalHist & @FourCourtsPress . It’s going to look beautiful. Watch this space!
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No questions whatsoever re the existential crisises of our time, #climateChange & #Biodiversity loss, on @rtetwip & Áine Lalor cuts off @CByrneGreen when she raises the matter #DublinBaySouth . #twip
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@adiophirmaoz @hazechu Luxembourg & Spain also have the same objections to #Israel 's collective punishment of #Palestinians . The root of this problem is the same as the difficulties in our own history. We understand the process of expropriation, plantation, racial discrimination and attrition.
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I try not to be unpleasant or nasty about people here but Frank Feely was responsible for the destruction of #Dublin (I speak as someone who occupied #WoodQuay to try to preserve our #Viking heritage). Utterly uncultured he did nothing to deal with the corrupt George Redmond.
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@mhantain @irish2witter @CarlaO_Brien @GardaTraffic It was the “even #drivers have a responsibility” that floored me. They’re the cause of #pedestrians #deaths .
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@EamonMelia is it supposed to be a slur that someone doesn't share their parents' politics and wasn't born in the constituency that they represent? That's a new one on me and would surprise many politicians and voters.
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Delighted to get an email from a scholar I admire but have never met saying nice things about one of my talks. If you like someone’s work, do let them know. It means an enormous amount to get good feedback.
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Croí bhriste faoi bhás Zippy, 13 1/2 bl. Cat Chonamara. Suaimhneas dí.
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Sabina Higgins explained how her letter was published on @PresidentIRL ’s website. She is not responsible for Russian distortion. Since Michael D.’s election she has worked incredibly hard 4 us all without being paid a red cent. Could we all just calm down & get back to our work?
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Dr. Bríd McGrath
3 years
Delighted that my article on #Cavan ’s 1613 #parliamentary #elections has been published. Cavan’s place in #earlyModern #Irish constitutional #history is finally on the record
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How I feel about Ireland. Perfectly put by Pádraigín Haicéad, whom I mention in a forthcoming paper.
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#IBikeIVote #DublinBaySouth . Blame my son who took the photo for my grumpy look
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3 years
@gavreilly Best line “ah we’re not unbeatable. It’s just no one’s beaten us yet.”
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@gavreilly Any comment @MurphyEoghan ? This is your area of responsibility & you’re not doing a very good job on #homelessness
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Ahem - can't wait to see this out later this year, the fruit of so many years' work. Sincere thanks to all the people, libraries, archives and other organisations who made this possible and my terrific publishers, @IrLegalHist and @FourCourtsPress .
@IrLegalHist
Irish Legal History
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Brid McGrath's new book on the Irish House of will soon be published by @FourCourtsPress as part of our publication series. All ILHS members will receive a copy #legalhistory @BridMcGrath @LawHistNetwork @legalhistory @HistParl @Parlhistjournal
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I asked @FineGael canvasser whether @GeogheganCllr had #Gaeilge . Answer “he’s privately educated so I imagine so.” WHAT?? #DublinBaySouth btw there are no private Gaelscoileanna
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@elinorodonovan @theirishfor This is dreadful. Every translation of #Irish #bird #names is provided in this excellent book. @BirdWatchIE @CorkSPCA
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1 year
Just a month until this is available! I can’t wait! Four Courts Press | The operations of the Irish House of Commons, 1613–48
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3 years
@createstreets @IanDunt I also love the quiet streets of #German towns. #L übeck looking beautiful here.
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Yesterday, despite wearing a mask and being 41 years older, someone came up to me and asked "did you occupy #WoodQuay in 1979?" She's either forensic, or I still look 21. #GiftOfEternalYouth #lookingGood
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Pity Mrs Burke didn’t teach her children manners in her home schooling. Some Christians. Principal berated by Burkes after disciplinary hearing via @RTENews
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Sceitimíní orm! Just saw the dust jacket of my new book, The Operations of the #Irish house of commons, 1613-48 from @IrLegalHist @FourCourtsPress . #earlyModern #Ireland #parliament . Looking beautiful.
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