EPIC STORIES

April 2019: DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne

From research to news interviews, read about what DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne got up to in April with her monthly diary of Historian-in-Residence at EPIC.

March 2019: DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne

HISTORIAN-IN-RESIDENCE

From hosting historical panels to exhibition launches, read about what DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne got up to in March with her monthly diary of Historian-in-Residence at EPIC.

February 2019: DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne

HISTORIAN-IN-RESIDENCE

From researching stories to creating exhibitions, read about what DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne got up to in February with her monthly diary of Historian-in-Residence at EPIC.

January 2019: DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne

HISTORIAN-IN-RESIDENCE

The role of Historian-in-Residence at EPIC is varied and involves many exciting projects. Follow what DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne got up to in January with her monthly diary of Historian-in-Residence at EPIC.

Across the Waves: The Seafaring Irish Exhibition – Suggested Further Reading

FEATURED IN MUSEUM

Across the Waves: The Seafaring Irish is a new exhibition at EPIC that explores the history of the Irish at sea and their stories of adventure, opportunity and tragedy. This article collates further information for those who have visited the exhibition and would like to read more.

Irish women who blazed a trail throughout history

EPIC STORIES, FEATURED IN MUSEUM

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we have gathered the stories of six pioneering Irish diaspora women and the paths they blazed in science, design, politics, sport and beyond.

US Presidents with Irish Heritage

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Did you know 22 US Presidents boast Irish heritage? From Andrew Jackson to Barack Obama, the Irish diaspora punch well above their weight in terms of political clout across the Atlantic!

November 2018: DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne

HISTORIAN-IN-RESIDENCE

November has come around fast. Follow what DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne got up to in her monthly diary of Historian-in-Residence at EPIC.

October 2018: DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne

HISTORIAN-IN-RESIDENCE

October has been another busy month! Follow what DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne got up to in her monthly diary of Historian-in-Residence at EPIC.

Remembering The ANZAC Irish

EPIC STORIES

This Sunday, the 11th of November, 2018, marks the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, which brought an end to the first World War. To mark the occasion we remember those Irish who fought as part of the ANZAC forces.

September 2018: DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne

HISTORIAN-IN-RESIDENCE

The role of Historian-in-Residence at EPIC is varied and involves many exciting projects. Follow what DFAT Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne got up to in September with her monthly diary of Historian-in-Residence at EPIC.