Erskine
Father, husband, son, truthseeker. Family historian. Yes, he was my great-grandad and grandad.
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- Reposted by ErskineNearly 750 Irish rugby fans flew from Cork Airport to Paris this morning for tonight's Six Nations opener against France at the Stade de France. csalert.ie/ZjgXC4
- Reposted by Erskinei think this might be the most demoralised I've felt about Irish rugby in at least 7 years. Paris is no easy place to go to, especially with a ravaged squad but fuck me the actual depths we've plummeted to is astonishing #FRAvIRE
- Come on IRL!!! #FaitesDeBruit #Coybig
- Reposted by ErskineGreat to hear Irish President, Catherine Connolly, speak today at Ulster University. A takeaway: "in a world unfortunately that is ever-more consumed with war and militarism...a lesson that we should all tell the world: that peace is normal and that war is not normal and that peace is possible"
- Reposted by ErskinePleased to announce details of my forthcoming exhibition on the early years of Fianna Fáil in Kerry to mark the party's centenary this year 🗓️ Tralee Library 16-28 February 🗓️ Killarney Library 10-31 March This exhibition is supported by the @ria.ie under its Commemorations Bursary Scheme, 2025-2026
- It was great to say hello to my great aunt Gretchen #MrsFiskeWarren at the Singer Sargent Collection @mfaboston.bsky.social .
- Many thanks to the board of @theMcMullen & @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social for the lovely invitation to yesterday’s launch of “ Collaborating In Conflict “. Without question the largest Yeats collection of work in New England ever assembled. WB, Georgie, Jack B, Lily, Anne, Cuala all there..and many
- works never seen in the public. To see Jack B’s “ Farwell To Mayo “ up close was terrific. IMO, his masterpiece. Many thanks
- I get a lot of DMs about #TheRiddleOfTheSands. Some points : For those collecting…. - Crisp/Clean copies of the 1st Edition are now very difficult to find. Most go for £10,000 or more. An example here @ChristiesInc christies.com/en/lot/lot-644…
- #TheRiddleOfTheSands further points : - See photo attached - The ROTS 1st edition in 1903 (Immediate bestseller, reprinted 3x in its first year) - Huge editions in WW1 time (it was then seen as predicting WW1, had great European sales)
- Reposted by ErskineOur Irish Studies seminar programme for Spring 2026 www.qub.ac.uk/schools/Iris...
- Reposted by ErskineTough ol' time for art sales of late and I depend solely on it for a living, so if you like anything I do, I'd appreciate if you'd keep me in mind when buying gifts for friends or family. If you hate what I do, I'd appreciate if you'd keep me in mind when buying gifts for enemies or nemeses.
- Just ONE Irish data center, uses as much power as 200,000 Irish residential homes. In rush to stay financially advantageous we’ve lost the plot. I would love a Minister to stand on a podium and explain how this path is sustainable, longterm. What are we handing off to the next generation?
- ???? Jack Charlton was knighted!
- " If you're pleasing everyone in Dublin, then you're doing nothing. " Rita Childers @RTEArchives 1984 My dear Grandmother, in certainly her best oneliner ever... I watch this every Xmas time now, and miss her always. CC @NChildersMEP www.rte.ie/archives/201...
- We have our #UNIFIL ornament on our tree today. Always greatful for our #BlueHelmets that are serving abroad during holiday time. Thoughts with their families. Keep them safe. Merry Christmas
- Delighted to hear that cousin-in-law Roddy Doyle is to receive the Seamus Heaney award 2026 from Glucksman NYU! as.nyu.edu/research-cen...
- Reposted by ErskineWhen we say "no, everything hasn't been digitized," I need you to understand that we really mean is that virtually nothing has been digitized. This is because the realm of primary sources that historians use is incomprehensibly large.
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- Robert Erskine Childers was executed #OTD 1922. Letter from Molly Childers to Eamon de Valera following her husband’s execution that morning beginning “Erskine was executed this morning at 7 o’clock.”
- GGrandmother #MollyChilders150 was born exactly 150yrs ago this morning. Irish Historian, T Ryle Dwyer claimed that Molly changed the history of Ireland over the course of one evening. Other journalists claimed that she was a spy for England; trying to subvert the Anglo-Irish treaty. That claim..
- the result of poor research. She was born in Philadelphia. Her father Dr. Osgood, a GP and specialist in hypnosis there, made sure that his daughter; unable to walk properly due to a childhood accident, managed to have short mobility in her 30’s-40s with the help of walking sticks
- As a parent, this was brutal to watch.
- Reposted by ErskineThe PSNI has apologised to the family of Patrick Rooney, the first child killed in the Troubles. The family will also receive "significant compensation," the High Court in Belfast heard this morning. jrnl.ie/6900813
- Reposted by ErskineI know for a fact my History Ireland articles were stolen by AI. My name is on the list of authors whose work was taken without permission.
- Gr0k is now openly declaring its Irish History sources in replies and debates. See photo. My question is, its obvious that X.com has trained its agent on History Ireland & Jstor. Has History Ireland recieved a donation from x.com?
- Reposted by ErskineThe Professorship will be known as the Childers Chair in honour of Robert Erskine Childers and Erskine Hamilton Childers, both University of Cambridge alumni and the latter the fourth President of Ireland.
- Reposted by ErskineChristmas cards available now and shipping here and abroad, featuring a choice of either a traditional Irish Christmas fireplace, or an Cailleach, the ancient Irish bringer of winter ❄️ Traditional Irish Christmas: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/... An Cailleach: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
- Reposted by ErskineWell, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph. One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics. What could go wrong? www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
- Grandad died today, whilst giving a speech in Dublin, 1974. He was born 120yrs ago in Chelsea, London. He grew up with a classic Anglo Irish duality; strong love for both cultures and parents that made sure he understood what Empire meant. What colonialism meant. The politics of his parents…
- enveloped him, and in some ways also took his childhood away from him. He never really had a chance at other paths. He would’ve been absolutely humbled at the idea that his beloved Irish govt and his alma mater would be naming a Professorship after him. Such an honour. @camhistory.bsky.social
- Reposted by ErskineWe are honoured and delighted to be recipients of the endowed Childers Professorship in Irish History. The Professorship will be known as the Childers Chair in honour of Robert Erskine Childers and Erskine Hamilton Childers, both Cambridge alumni and the latter the fourth President of Ireland... ⬇️
- Reposted by ErskineWe were very lucky to have him during the Decade of Centenaries. He has a nuanced and intelligent vision of the past and a deep understanding of the impact of violence and division on a nation. Real humanity. He'll be missed. Looking forward to a new chapter with Catherine Connolly. Another CC! 💚
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- Reposted by ErskineAs Palgrave Macmillan turns 25, our editors reflect on the journey of Social Science Matters—from its launch to its lasting impact. Read about some of the campaign's most memorable moments here: bit.ly/4hOD43a. #SocSciMatters #AcademicSky #BookSky @cpetracca.bsky.social @beth-palgrave.bsky.social
- On behalf of the family, can I extend our thanks to the Faculty, Trustees and Board of @camhistory.bsky.social @lucydelap.bsky.social at the announcement of the Permanent " Childers Chair " of Irish History. My grandfather was incredibly proud to be an alumnus www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
- Reposted by Erskine#aras25 poll: Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks (Oct 2-3, MoE 2.6%) Catherine Connolly 32 (+12 in four weeks) Heather Humphreys 23 (+3) Jim Gavin 15 (-5) Undecided 31 (-8) After Gavin’s elimination and transfers, Connolly would win 53-47 www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
- Bumping Cecile's post, as well as a critically important youtube from Dr Kennedy RIA on the " Burn Order " overseen by Des Fitzgerald in 1932. This duality of destroying and saving evidence is the basis of our modern govt. @blueshield-ireland.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXdR...
- Read “Proving War Crimes: Archives, Truth Commissions and Transitional Justice“ by Cécile Chemin - Archives on Medium: medium.com/@cecilechemi...
- Reposted by ErskineRead “Proving War Crimes: Archives, Truth Commissions and Transitional Justice“ by Cécile Chemin - Archives on Medium: medium.com/@cecilechemi...
- Reposted by ErskineMisneach. In English, Courage.
- Reposted by ErskineThe course provides a unique opportunity for military personnel and civilian cultural heritage professionals to learn about cultural property protection as a concept, their obligations under international law, and how this awareness can be integral to mission success.
- Reposted by ErskineGet familiar with the Committee members of Blue Shield Ireland! Blue Shield Ireland was established in September 2012. Gretchen Allen (Chair), Elizabethann Boran (Sec), Daniel Ayiotis, Andrew Megaw, Susie Bioletti, Fergus McCormick, Patrizia La Piscopia, Cécile Chemin @cecilearchives.bsky.social
- Reposted by ErskineThe Fianna Fail govt of 1932 refused to pay the Land Annuities owed to Britain under the Anglo Irish Treaty. The British hoped to oust the de Valera government by economic pressure whichs sparked off a trade war only settled in 1938. Podcast here www.theirishstory.com/2025/05/21/p...
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- I have time for your book, but just understand that your POV on Dev isn’t the new benchmark for all to fall behind. The best of writers have written about him, long before your book deal. Ireland has always had noisy historians and journalists. The choice being; which of those rubicons to cross.
- Opinions still divided on Dev - and on documentaries about him! You can make up your own mind - Dev:Rise + Rule is available on the @RTEplayer #DecDoc
- Reposted by ErskineBritish photographer Chris Steele-Perkins has died at 77. His photography encompassed both Teddy Boy Culture in the UK and The Troubles in Northern Ireland, always seeking the power of the human face in its environment. #RIPChrisSteelePerkins
- Reposted by ErskineWhy Bob Geldof would wish to be president of what he perceives to be a “banana republic” remains a mystery, or why he would wish a return to Dublin, writes Donal Fallon
- Reposted by ErskineOn 29 Sept. Noelle Moran and Caitlin O'Neill of @ucdpress.bsky.social will be leading a workshop on publishing in Irish Studies - all welcome in-person or online www.ticketsource.co.uk/institute-of...
- He was the oldest of the 77 ( 83 really ) that they shot. The youngest they shot was 17. Ministers ordering teenagers to be killed. From every county in Ireland.
- Great-grandad argued for home rule in public. The TimesUK archive documents this from the sort of 1895-1914 yrs. More often than not, he knew that by saying that Ireland was a “colony” in that Pre-War time would draw out the stiff Unionist pov he was hoping to change.
- Was among the dozen or so books of Molly & Erskine’s private library on the Asgard for all their years on it. Huge influence on ‘ TheRiddleOTS ‘
- I see that loads of people on Irish Bluesky have a thing about calling others a “ traitor to the country “ Soon that word will mean little, or more importantly lose its weight inside the Dail, where it has banged on since the Freestate.
- Reposted by ErskineI crocheted Patti Smith’s Horses cover
- Reposted by ErskineI just found out that Haughey got over 9 MILLION POUNDS of 'donations' during his time as taoiseach. An equivalent of 45million euro today. Wtaf? Was any of that money clawed back?
- Reposted by ErskineLoneliness is emerging as a major but often overlooked health risk for Ireland’s older population, according to new findings from a Trinity College study. jrnl.ie/6810665
- Just off the phone with a friend that’s fascinated by #Aras25 . Wanted my thoughts on a SF Taoiseach. I told him that we’d need fresh coffee, and about 4hrs to tackle that one.
- Reposted by ErskineThe first confirmed birth of a white-tailed eagle in Co Waterford for over 150 years has taken place
- Reposted by Erskine‘It’s been quite a ride!’ Melvyn Bragg to step down from Radio 4’s In Our Time after 27 years
- Sad to hear about #MelvynBragg retiring from the Beeb. I've been listening to his show for at least two decades. Good luck Melvyn He also recorded one of the best #InOurTime episodes on the #RiddleOfTheSands www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
- “ Mechanism “
- Reposted by ErskineSammy Davis Jr., Natalie Wood and Frank Sinatra share a laugh in Sammy's dressing room after his show at the Sands Hotel #LasVegas 1965. 📷John Dominis
- Extraordinary
- Very interesting that people have made up their minds on #DanielDayLewis ‘s new one ‘ Anemone ‘ . Just like his film the “ Boxer “ at the start of his career, does it matter at all that he’s tackling similar IRA themed trauma some 28 years later? It’s a 2 minute trailer. Don’t make assumptions
- Reposted by ErskineIt's the last few weeks to catch the show I co-curated with @katymilligan.bsky.social at Dublin Castle! I’ll be giving a public lecture on Weds 3rd Sept on the lives and art of Casimir and Constance Markievicz in turn-of-the-century Dublin. Tix free but limited: www.eventbrite.ie/e/public-lec...
- Reposted by ErskineDenmark eliminates 25% book tax to combat declining reading boingboing.net/2025/08/22/d...
- Reposted by ErskineLá galánta fá choinne Guinness! #ToraínadTonn 😍
- Reposted by ErskineDaniel Day-Lewis has emerged from his retirement in a first-look photo of his new film, #Anemone. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Lewis’ son, Ronan Day-Lewis, and was co-written by both men. bit.ly/4fwXxZc
- I’m here always for Daniel Day Lewis out of retirement for his son! youtu.be/HVqoyMi98OI #AnemoneFilm #DanielDayLewis
- New doc on Jeff Buckley
- Amy Berg on ‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley’ and capturing the man behind the myth reut.rs/4mFxmSv
- Reposted by Erskine"We flew back very low over Gaza and I gazed in rapt admiration at a beautiful mosque and courtyard, showing an exquisite pale green colour, with delicate arches and porches". Erskine Childers during WWI while serving in the British Navy, from the biography 'Erskine Childers' by Jim Ring (1996).
- Reposted by ErskineJust had a thought in the shower: should/could Áras an Uachtaráin have a writer in residence programme? I think people expect the Irish presidency to have a large cultural dimension and like how MDH and Hyde were poets. If the next few presidenta aren't writers, could a WIR keep the flame burning?
