Irish Studies@LivUni

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Institute of #irishstudies @liverpooluni.bsky.social: world-leading research & teaching in peace & conflict, women's studies, literature & history.
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studies

@irishinstitute.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 9:32 AM

“In some ways the dispute over Drumcree shows signs of a new society... When the dust settles, sections of the electorate will question why this episode was reopened”
Our director Prof Peter Shirlow quoted in @thetimes.com article on the Garvaghy Road parade ban:
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...

@garstangmuseum.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 9:00 AMReposted by @irishinstitute.bsky.social

#SundayRead with the ‘Book of the Dead’ belonging to Bakenkhons a priest of Amun during the New Kingdom. Painted in cursive hieroglyphs on papyrus & containing two spells. The first reads “Spell for Sailing in the Sacred Boat of Ra”. The second reads “Spell for Igniting the Flame”. E.506.2

@irishinstitute.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 4:35 PM

Great turnout for our Prof Frank Shovlin at the the launch of his "John McGahern: A Writing Life" in Carrick on Shannon yesterday.
Thanks to @sineadgleeson.bsky.social, The Reading Room Bookshop and The Dock for hosting, and thanks for all that came!

@irishinstitute.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 4:22 PM

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@irishinbritain.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 9:00 AMReposted by @irishinstitute.bsky.social

📢Job opportunity at Irish in Britain as Community Development Officer!
It's a role for someone who enjoys working with people, building networks & helping community organisations thrive
Closing date 6 Nov but we reserve right to close early
Full details: https://ow.ly/XJii50ZW19b

#JobFairy #Vacancy

@irishinstitute.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 6:37 PM

Already spotted 'in the wild'. Thanks to @dubray-books.bsky.social Rathmines for this great display!

Photo of a large window display of a bookshop. There's 3 rows of "John McGahern: A Writing Life" on teal podia, and 2 posters of the book cover behind them. The light red colour scheme of the book works very well with the teal coloured fittings of the window.

@irishinstitute.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 4:18 PM

For more information on the conference, please see news.st-andrews.ac.uk/archive/lead...

@irishinstitute.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 3:50 PM

20 years on, what has the St Andrews Agreement achieved & what challenges remain?
@drseanhaughey.bsky.social joined colleagues from @uniofstandrews.bsky.social, @ucddublin.bsky.social, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social & @brirechamber.bsky.social to reflect on its legacy with key negotiators from 2006.

Photograph of a large group of people in business attire standing on the steps of a mansion or large public building.

@irishinstitute.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 2:48 PM

Great program of events by our friends @victoriagallery.bsky.social, including Samhain celebrations on 31 October.
Don't forget to leave time to pop into St Brigid's Arms while there!
www.liverpool.ac.uk/victoria-gal...
www.liverpool.ac.uk/victoria-gal...
#speirgorm

@irishinstitute.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 10:59 AM

The UK launch will be in Liverpool on 18 October, as part of the @liverpooluni.bsky.social Literary Festival: www.liverpool.ac.uk/events/event...
There will also be a discussion of the book @shhomeplace.bsky.social on 20 November: seamusheaneyhome.com/event/john-m...
Look out for more events soon!

@irishinstitute.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 10:59 AM

Congratulations to our Prof Frank Shovlin, whose authorised biography of John McGahern is published today:
"John McGahern: A Writing Life" @faberbooks.bsky.social
The official launch is in McGahern's hometown of Carrick-on-Shannon tomorrow (www.thedock.ie/whats-on/joh..., sold out).
#booksky

Book Cover of "John McGahern: A Writing Life" - the title is in all caps at the top half of the book on a light red background, the bottom half of the cover is black and white photograph of a young John McGahern.

Photo of Frank Shovlin, a white man with short hair wearing a grey jacket over a light blue shirt. In the background a bookshelf and a black picture frame are visible.

@downham.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 8:23 PMReposted by @irishinstitute.bsky.social

Great review of the latest book of Irish Studies colleague Prof Frank Shovlin #irish #booksky #literature #biography

@irishinstitute.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 11:31 AM

"Absorbing and scrupulous", "beautifully judged" and a "considerable achievement", some of the praise for our Prof Frank Shovlin's biography of John McGahern in @independent.ie
"John McGahern: A Writing Life" (@faberbooks.bsky.social) is out tomorrow.
www.independent.ie/entertainmen... [paywall]

Photograph or screenshot of the review, as it appeared in the Sunday Independent on 4 October.

@irishinstitute.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 10:30 AM

Hope everyone at #TeamLivUni is having a good start to the semester.
If you need a little breather, pop into Abercromby Square, smell the roses🌹 and just enjoy autumn slowly making itself felt🍂

Close up of a pink rose blossom, with more roses in the near background, as well as green grass, and large trees with the first few hints of autumn colour. A little bit of blue sky is visible at the top

Photo of the paved walkway from the west side of Abercromby Square to the Pavilion in the centre. The walkway is flanked by rows of roses and two mature trees at the start. Sunlight is filtering through the trees canopy. In the background, the modern building of the University library is visible.

Photo showing the walkway from the centre of Abercromby Square towards the west entrance, with a black iron gate and the Georgian terraces just visible at the end. Rows of roses and two mature trees flank the walkway, the trees are showing early signs of autumn colour. Above all is blue sky with wispy clouds.

Sunlight filtering through trees in the northwest corner of Abercromby Square and dappled shadows on soft grass in the foreground. Beyond a gravel path a sunlight lawn and the central pavilion are visible.

@victoriagallery.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 8:41 AMReposted by @irishinstitute.bsky.social

✨ We love the time of day when the light streams through our windows!

Have you caught the museum at golden hour yet?

#VictoriaGalleryMuseum #Liverpool #VictoriaBuilding #Light

@uolhsspgr.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 8:25 AMReposted by @irishinstitute.bsky.social

If you are starting a PhD with us this autumn, do not miss the absolutely essential "Managing the 1st year of your research degree" session from @uolpgrdevelopment.bsky.social on Monday 19th October. Registration and info here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-t...

@livirishfest.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 5:04 PMReposted by @irishinstitute.bsky.social

🤝In 1847, the Choctaw Nation donated money to help people starving in Ireland, just 16 years after beginning their own forced removal. Shared Lands, a project and now a lecture, explores the connected histories of famine, displacement, food and survival. 📅 26 Oct, 6pm ⬇️ Booking required via link

@irishinstitute.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 1:50 PM

'A Lesson Unheard',
Premier of film documenting the life of Mother & Baby Home survivor Shirley Hartman, followed by a panel discussion
🗓️5:45 pm, 15 October
🧭Lesley Hearnshaw LT, Rathbone Bdg @liverpooluni.bsky.social
Free registration requested at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2002212311...

@irishinstitute.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 12:45 PM

Delighted to see such great coverage for St Brigid's Arms, the excellent new exhibition exploring Irish women's heritage created by Emerald Lens CIC.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
FREE at @victoriagallery.bsky.social, which is open Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm www.liverpool.ac.uk/victoria-gal...

@garstangmuseum.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 9:02 AMReposted by @irishinstitute.bsky.social

Come and visit us!

We are open every Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 4pm.

#museum #visit #explore #Liverpool #campuslife

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