
Myth Busting: The Elmes Letters
Tracing modern myths and busting them is something of a passion of mine. And particularly myths that relate to the social acceptance and integration –

New book publication! Regina Donlon: The Burning of Knockcroghery Village, Co. Roscommon, 1921
Carlow College Lecturer in History, Dr Regina Donlon, has published a new book, The Burning of Knockcroghery Village, Co. Roscommon, 1921. Regina’s new book is

The Stigmatization of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Depp v. Heard
By Clare King Dr Shannon Curry took to the stand in Johnny Depp’s defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard and diagnosed Heard with Borderline Personality Disorder

Dr James Heaney, Republicanism, Literature, and Revolution in Ireland and Spain, 1913-39
“A map of the world that does not include utopia is not even worth glancing at”, Oscar Wilde claimed. One reason why utopia doesn’t appear

Research Week 2022
Carlow College Research Hub is delighted to host Research Week 2022. Research Week celebrates and acknowledges the active research efforts of staff and students, as

Publication of Dr Ida Milne’s Article, ‘Changing Narratives of ‘That’ Pandemic
Congratulations to history lecture Dr Ida Milne on the publication of her article ‘Changing Narratives of ‘That’ Pandemic: Re-Engaging with Oral Histories for the Centenary

‘Covid and the Social Contract’ by Dr Noel Kavanagh
In 1972 the Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai was asked what he thought of the French revolution of 1789. His reply was simply, ‘too early to

‘A God-Haunted Man’ by Dr Anthony Barron
Beckett’s sustained engagement with Christianity prompts many intricate questions. His tendency to eschew metaphysical dogma by means of ironic distancing and irreverent quips might suggest

‘The Politically Transformative Years 1917 to 1921’ by Dr Elaine Callinan
Electioneering and Propaganda in Ireland, 1917-21, Votes, Violence and Victory by Elaine Callinan. The first question I am often asked is why did I choose to