Dr Emma Lyons

It’s real! Its here! My book on the #MorristownLattin estate in the #c18th has arrived, and is on my desk! It’s now available to purchase on fourcourtspress.ie/books/2020/mor…

In 1671, Jane Sharp published 'The Midwives Book: or the Whole Art of Midwifery Discovered' it is the first book in English written by a midwife. 5 May is #InternationalDayoftheMidwife (Images: Gonville & Caius, Cambridge/ Wellcome trust)

Hard to believe it's 3 years since I spoke to the La Touche Legacy about the #history of the La Touche Cup, a race first run at @punchestownrace in 1923. The cup was presented in memory of Percy La Touche, manager of Punchestown, 1892-1921 #HorseRacing #Punchestown

Today marks the first day of the 2026 @punchestownra Festival. Lots of tips out there on how to pick a winner on the course, but if your focus is on #LadiesDay #fashion, have a quick read of this piece for some pointers emmalyons.ie/were-not-here-… #history #horseracing #Punchestown

@AutoglassIre Thanks for your response. I think you'll need to follow me so I can DM.

@ehlyons Hi @ehlyons yes our call centre is open until 6pm Mon-Fri, and we're sorry to hear about your excessive wait time. If you can DM the best number to reach you on, we will arrange a call back for you asap. Best regards, the Team @ Autoglass Ireland

@AutoglassIre So I have allegedly been 'number 1' in the queue to your call centre for just under 25 minutes (I've been waiting for twice that time (50 minutes). Do your team actually answer the phone after 5pm? (website says the call centre is open until 6pm).

Confiscated pens containing cheat notes intricately carved by a student at the University of Malaga Spain.

Greece uses the same design on its 1 euro coins that was used 2500 years ago in athens.

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"March brings breezes loud and shrill, stirs the dancing daffodil." (Sara Coleridge). While we may have daffodils and a spring breeze, #March has also brought some #snow to the #WildsofWicklow #Springtime

Lovely view over Russell Square from today's research location (IALS) on a quick visit to #London for Iain's viva (which he passed!). #amwriting #History #research #phdone

#Sunrise over Monkstown, Co. #Dublin this morning

Very appropriate to hear Rimsky - Korsakov's Flight of the Bumble Bee on @RTElyricfm, especially given that our native Irish honey beed were busy flying today! #irishhoneybee #apismelliferamellifera #RathattinCottageHoney

A striking rainbow over the parade ring at yesterday's KHC point-to-point at @punchestownrace #horseracing #point-to-point #rainbow #springtime

In 1917, at Passchendaele, Captain Jack Seely’s horse, Warrior, stumbled into a shell crater and became trapped in mud and barbed wire. Under heavy fire, Jack refused to abandon him. For forty-five minutes, he cut wire, dug with his hands, and spoke gently to calm the panicked horse. Warrior, who had carried Jack through countless battles, trusted him completely—and Jack trusted him in return. Against all odds, they both survived. Warrior became one of only 62,000 horses to return home from the one million Britain sent to the war. He lived out his days in comfort and was buried at Jack Seely’s estate, near where Jack himself requested to be laid to rest. True bravery, Jack wrote, is not just survival—it is compassion for those who lay down their lives for us. From this Story Spielberg directed "War Horse," It was later made into a stage show.

Have you left out your #BratBride, a piece of cloth, for St. Brigid to bless this eve of St. Brigid's Day? According to #folklore, St. Brigid is said to walk the land, passing quietly through farmyards and countryside, blessing homes, animals, &those who honoured her. #StBrigid

First crocuses making an appearance in #Vesey Park, #Monksrown, Co. #Dublin A little cheer on a wet and windy day #StormChandra #springtime

6 Jan: The feast of the Epiphany - the magi bring gifts #otd (BM) Also, it is Nollaig na mBan, the Christmas of women.

#OnThisDay 1941 Irish Nationalist Jennie Wyse Power passed away. A member of the Ladies Land League, Vice President of Inghinidhe na hÉireann & Sinn Féin & a founding member of Cumann na mBan. The 1916 Proclamation was signed in her house on Henry St, Dublin. #Ireland #History

Call for Papers – IHSA 2026 Conference at Maynooth University The Irish History Students’ Association, with the support of the Department of History at Maynooth University, is delighted to announce the 77th Annual IHSA Conference, taking place on Saturday, 28 February 2026.

On the 1 January 1926 Douglas Hyde made the opening address on Ireland's first public service radio service. LISTEN to Joan Burke and Dina Copeman recall their parts on the night 2RN went live. rte.ie/archives/categ…