Joseph Kelly

2 weeks ago | theconversation.com | Joseph Kelly

Shortly before midnight on May 23, 1798, highwaymen just north of Dublin intercepted and set on fire a mail coach headed to Belfast. It was the signal meant to ignite revolution across all Ireland. At the time, Ireland was a kingdom within the state of Great Britain. The island’s three religious factions had long been divided. Families who belonged to the Anglican Church of Ireland made up the aristocratic landlords and colonial administrators.

2 weeks ago | plaindealerin.com | Joseph Kelly

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1 month ago | blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk | Joseph Kelly

With the 80th anniversary of VE day now upon us, and VJ Day’s fast approaching, archives from all across the UK have been preparing to draw out fascinating stories about the Second World War generation from their collections. Archives are perfectly placed to bring communities together for such days of international significance, sharing stories with people online and through in-person events and activities.

Nov 2, 2024 | theconversation.com | Joseph Kelly

If elected, Donald Trump has vowed to demolish what he calls the “deep state” – a conspiratorial term for the American federal bureaucracy. A second Trump administration, running mate JD Vance has said, should fire thousands of civil servants and replace them with MAGA loyalists. Trump has said he would tap the billionare Elon Musk as the hatchet man to lead his proposed government commission on “efficiency” in government.

Oct 14, 2024 | theconversation.com | Joseph Kelly

Lying about Black people is nothing new in political campaigning. Despite the thorough debunking of false rumors that Haitian immigrants were eating cats and dogs in Springfield, Ohio, former President Donald Trump and his GOP allies insist on repeating the lies.