A large historic American flag is laid flat on a white floor inside a museum gallery, surrounded by photography lighting stands and softbox lights, with wall displays and a mezzanine level visible above.

A close view of a large American flag spread on the floor in a museum space, with two people working nearby and studio lights positioned around the flag for documentation.

A person stands on a mezzanine operating a camera mounted on a tripod, photographed from below, with ceiling beams and a large fan visible in the background.

A historic American flag photographed flat against a white background, showing thirteen stars in the canton and alternating red and off-white stripes, with visible signs of age and wear.

Marking the 150th anniversary of the rescue of six Fenian leaders from Fremantle Prison by the whaling ship Catalpa. The flag of the Catalpa will be on display at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, on Saturday, 18th and Sunday, 19th April 2026 only.
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

Ireland's Cause, America's Crime: The Story of Patrick Henry Cronin Podcast Episode · The History of Murder · 17 March · 39m

For #stpatricksday
I chatted to the good folk @thehistoryofmurder.bsky.social about the murder of Dr Cronin in #Chicago. Listen here, or watch on YouTube podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i... #ireland #history #irishrepublicanism

Limerick you’re a lady… — Gillian O'Brien Limerick You’re a Lady: Why women’s stories should be told in all museums…

Why women's stories should be told in all museums not just one www.gillianobrien.net/blog/limeric...

Why Irish women's history belongs in every museum & not just one Opening a standalone women's museum in Ireland in 2026 risks reinforcing separation at a time when integration should be the goal

Why Irish women's history belongs in every museum and not just one. Opening a standalone women's museum in Ireland in 2026 risks reinforcing separation at a time when integration should be the goal, writes @gillianobrien.bsky.social @ljmuofficial.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

I'm off to France next week to talk about film, mother & baby homes, Magdalen Laundries & difficult history www.gillianobrien.net/events-2

How to get to Heaven and my Grandmother — Gillian O'Brien My Grandmother and How to Get to Heaven

I'm convinced my grandmother's time as a fake corpse was the inspiration for this scene! 🎬 #darknessechoing #howtogettoheavenfrombelfast #netflix www.gillianobrien.net/blog/my-gran...

Really looking forward to this screening of Sinners. We're at maximum capacity (not a spare seat in the house!)

There will be a waitlist, so if you're still hoping to join us, but don't yet have a ticket, please do come & see if there's room.

If we can, we'll 'let you in' 😉

We are very sad to learn of the death of Dr Deirdre McMahon. Deirdre was an historian nonpareil, as well as a staunch advocate for archives and archivists. She was a great friend of UCD Archives over all the decades of our existence. We will miss her. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Sharing Lands screening of 'Sinners' Join us for a special 'Sharing Lands' screening of 'Sinners', focusing on connections between African-American, Choctaw & Irish history.

Join us for a special 'Sharing Lands' screening of 'Sinners', focusing on connections between African-American, Choctaw & Irish history.

🗓️Friday 27th February
🕕18.00-21.00
📍Goldsmiths, University of London, Richard Hoggart Building Cinema

Book your free tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/sharing-la...

It's the hardback version.

Blood Runs Green is a bargain $9.99 on the #Chicago University Press website. If you like true crime, #murder, Irish republicanism, #spies, Chicago & Irish #history it should be right up your street. #truecrime

We can't reveal too much for now, but the Sharing Lands team have been doing some filming in the West of Ireland for as part of their collaboration with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. More news soon @ sharinglands.com #choctawgift #irishfamine @gillianobrien.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social

It does indeed!

Inching towards finishing the manuscript of my book on the history of #Dublin & doing some final checks! #irishhistory #urbanhistory #ireland

‘A very tough moment’: how Trump has put museums in jeopardy A study has shown the devastating impact of arts funding cuts on institutions across America and many within the industry are concerned for what’s next

Funding cuts, political pressure, interference ... US museums in crisis #museums #heritage #culture www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...

Ireland’s undiscovered past: the 1800s The history of 19th century Ireland was dominated by big events, big men and big problems. The Act of Union of 1800, the Great Famine, and the campaign for land rights and Home Rule are among the…

The third, 'Ireland’s undiscovered past: the 1800s' (featuring @gillianobrien.bsky.social) delved into the VRTI in search of lesser-known men and women to reveal new interpretations of Ireland’s recent past. youtu.be/dsuWzs00AXM?...

Top day in #Belfast with discussing complex histories Thanks @brionywiddis.bsky.social for hosting & Triona White Hamilton of @ulstermuseum.org Also great to run into colleagues & friends from @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social & @ljmuhistory.bsky.social V useful for @sharinglands.bsky.social too!

On this the Taoiseach is absolutely right. Herzog Park should not be renamed. The proposal is populist politics & not grounded in any historical or other basis.

Basket weaving

I'm so excited about our @sharinglands.bsky.social online event on Thursday about #Irish & #Choctaw basket weaving traditions that I learnt the basics of basket weaving! But you can just make a cup of tea & tune in. It's free, just register at www.eventbrite.com/e/weaving-to...

In response to the elderly man who thought I'd agree with his anti-immigrant stance (or at least he did until I told him that I'm an immigrant too)

Great day at @beinghumanfest.bsky.social with the @sharinglands.bsky.social crew. Sharing #Choctaw Bvnaha & #Irish Yellowmeal Bread will all & collecting related #recipes from all over the world. #baking #cooking #sharing #bread #deptford

Heritage sites in wales and Ireland

A week of diverse heritage meetings, talks & launches - Plas Newydd in #wales, #kilmainhamGaol, #GlasnevinCemetery, #heritageireland2030 Irish Museums
Association conf at #nationalmuseum.
@irishmuseums.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie @curioustravellers.bsky.social @glasnevincemetery.bsky.social

Heritage Ireland 2030

Heritage Ireland 2030 summit. Anne Cassin & Deirdre MacMathúna extolling the importance of History & how it encourages critical thinking. Music to my ears. #heritageireland #history #irishhistory #heritage #education #teachers

Go see the new exhibition @kilmainham.bsky.social The photographs in 'The Prisoners' Lens' are revealing & moving (& there are dogs!) Brilliant work by Aoife Torpey & Brian Crowley. #exhibition #history #museums #darktourism #penalhistory #speirgorm

If only every work day could be like this! #plasnewydd #llangollen #wales #research #ladiesofllangollen

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Nice to see MichaelD watched over by Jesus at the #Liverpool Irish Centre. It was great to be there at the launch of the Liverpool Irish Festival which runs until 26th Oct. Check out all the events here: www.liverpoolirishfestival.com #LIF2025 #liverpoolIrish #ireland #festival #michaelD #president

A thrill see Michael Collins' slippers finally on display in the #ChangingIreland exhibition @nmireland.bsky.social. Seems a long time since @brendamalone.bsky.social & I made them a social media sensation! Great to see a packed house for the launch this eve. #michaelcollins #museum #exhibition

It's #IndigenousNations Day in the US & it great to mark it listening to Chief Deskaheh #Haudenosaunee, Kenneth Deer, #Mohawk & Anders Oskal, #Sámi speak at the World Food Forum in #Rome. Tomorrow I'll speak about reciprocity in the context of the #Irish #Choctaw relationship. #wff2025 •

A privilege to be representing @sharinglands.bsky.social at the World Food Forum in Rome this week. A great start with Peter Cleary noting the importance of Choctaw Irish relations which I'll expand on tomorrow. #betterfoodsbetterfuture #wff2025 #sharinglands #rome #fao