Thanks to all who attended our #internationalwomensday Women’s History seminar this week at ATU Mayo. Great to welcome 5th year History students from St Joseph’s, Castlebar. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @atumayo.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
A thought-provoking day at our annual Food for Thought event at ATU Mayo in association with Afri. Here’s our plan for small changes. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social
We are presenting our annual seminar for International Women's Day next Wednesday 4th March at 1pm. All welcome. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social
There was a full house last night for Dr Gerard Moran’s excellent and thought-provoking talk on the workhouse in Castlebar. This talk was part of our History & Geography programme’s ongoing series with Mayo Historical and Archaeological Society. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social
Post-its are the answer to everything. If in doubt, post-it.
Image of Instagram posts on Irish Catholic architecture
Lots of posts on my new BuildingCatholicIreland Instagram page for anyone who might be interested! #IrishArchitecture #IrishHistory #speirgorm
For some serious praying! I remember being amazed at the size (and expense) of some of the rosary beads on sale in the Vatican.
This image shows the eastern face of the cross, with the figure of the crucified Christ dressed in a long robe. The cross shaft is decorated with rope moulding and intricate false relief interlace.
The West Cross • Kilfenora • Clare
When it was founded in c.1152, Kilfenora Cathedral was the centre of the smallest diocese in medieval Ireland.
Though small, Kilfenora is rich in historic features, and the site had as many as six high crosses.
This is the impressive c.4.5m tall West Cross.
My first year History & Geography students made a great job of these St Brigid’s crosses in our Folklore class today. @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
For those interested in earliest days of Christian church in Ireland, I’m speaking on the baptism of the king of Tara’s daughters at the site symbolising Queen Medb’s authority over Connacht (Rathcroghan) at TCD Long Hub 28th Jan at 6:30 as part of St Brigit celebrations.
Explore the principles of the Sustainability Mindset with Dr Isabel Rimanoczy at ATU Mayo on 27th January 2026 from 2-5pm.
Places are limited so please register by 20th January 2026.
Book your free place here: forms.office.com/pages/respon... @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
An early modern anti-multi-tasking emblem and slogan... “We cannot all do everything”
Jacob Hoefnagel, 1634 (British Museum)
The manuscript of William Dunche : being the book of the new Ordinary of the King's most honourable household, anno 31 Henry VIII transcripts edited with notes by A.G.W. Murray and Eustace F. Bosanquet Menu for a meal attended by Henry VIII, 30 December 1528
497 years ago today, Henry VIII attended a meal with Cardinal Wolsey and the Papal Legate Campeggio, for which this is the menu (one of the few menus for meals attended by Henry) that survive.
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Glad we concur on that!
Lovely to receive my copy of ‘Childhood and the Irish’ containing my chapter on soprano Margaret Burke Sheridan. With thanks to wonderful editor @salvadorryan.bsky.social. @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @wordwellbooks.bsky.social
The bare branches of a tree against a cold blue winter sky, above a jumbled historic graveyard where a multitude of headstones represent generations of a community
St. Patricks Graveyard • Kilmovee • Mayo
In the east of County Mayo, near the Roscommon border, you can find the remains of a small medieval church set within a historic graveyard that has been in use for centuries.
An atmospheric place where you can feel a deep well of time.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Screenshot of search for 'petition' on the BL's Archives and Manuscript catalogue
Hooray! The British Library has just released a beta version of its rebuilt Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue: searcharchives.bl.uk
2,619 hits for 'petition' in Western Manuscripts, texts in English, in case you're curious. 🗃️
A page from the Dorney School punishment book showing various students, their offences, and their punishments
Thinking of the student Mary Young who 106 years ago today 'said "shan't" under [her] breath when told to repeat poor work'.
Spent a lovely while this lunchtime making Christmas cards in @atumayo.bsky.social library. Thanks to Geraldine for facilitating lots of happy crafters.
On Wednesday at 1pm, we look forward to welcoming Carra Singers, directed by Aušra Kvietkutė to the campus, where they will perform a selection of Christmas carols. They will also be joined by a few musical friends. All welcome to join us and enjoy some Christmas carols. @oflynnatu.bsky.social
Next week at ATU Mayo, we have Dr David McGuinness speaking about court tombs in Ireland. All welcome. Wednesday 10th December at 7.30pm. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social
A new occasional series #NoraGretts
We are looking forward to an evening lecture by writer, broadcaster and mountaineer Dermot Somers on his adventures. The lecture will take place on Wednesday 26th November at 7.30pm and all are welcome. @atumayo.bsky.social @atumayo.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
Students from our Nursing programmes at ATU Mayo enjoying a music workshop with Aušra Kvietkutė, exploring singing, rhythm, body percussion and the calming sounds of Tibetan singing bowls. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social
"Childhood and the Irish", a new book by SPPU faculty member Prof Salvador Ryan, will be launched on the 1st of December by RTE's Miriam O'Callaghan in the The Royal Irish Academy.
See details below:
A wonderful day at ATU Mayo conferring yesterday. Comhgairdeachas to our History & Geography graduates on their achievements. 🎓 @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
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ATU Mayo History & Geography students on a field trip to Cong & Ross Errilly. They explored these medieval sites … and rescued a football! @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
Ah, thank you!
Plus I have a little piece on the childhood days of soprano Margaret Burke Sheridan in Castlebar. Looking forward to seeing the book 📕
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