IRISH ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL HISTORIANS

We are the Irish Association of Professional Historians

Promoting excellence in historical research and encouraging the study of
the past among professionals and the public. 

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About the Association

The Irish Association of Professional Historians (IAPH) represents a community of professional and graduate historians operating inside and outside the academy, encompassing a range of historical disciplines. We provide access quality assured professional historical services for individuals, groups and organisations through a database of member profiles.

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Access a broad range of experts

Our Members’ Directory hosts profiles of historians covering a wide range of disciplines and areas of special expertise.
Many of them offer services to media, academia, organisations,and others who require expert historical skills.

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Colm Mac Gearailt
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Kerron Ó Luain (Professional Historian)
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Patrick Barry Duffy
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Helene O'Keeffe
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Luca Bertolani Azeredo
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Paul Huddie
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Eve Morrison
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Dan Armstrong
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Cormac Keenan
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Conor Murphy
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Jack Traynor
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Michelle McGoff-McCann, PhD.
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Seán Ó Hoireabhárd
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Shannon Devlin
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Brian Hughes
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Sylvie Kleinman
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Dr Martin Walsh FRHistS
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Becoming a Member

Membership of the IAPH is open to historians trained or working in Ireland as well as
international historians and scholars with an expertise or interest in historical studies.
The IAPH provides a platform and an affiliation for historians working across all
fields, operating inside and outside the academy. We accept applications from both
professional and graduate historians.

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News and Events

In Memoriam of Alan McCarthy

The Irish Association of Professional Historians was deeply sad to learn of the death of our member and friend Dr Alan McCarthy. Alan was a talented and prolific young historian who had already contributed significantly to the field of modern Irish history, especially the history of the press, the history of the Irish revolution, and local history. A graduate of…
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IAPH Workshop on Photography and the Historian

Join us for a Workshop on ‘Photography and the Historian’ Our workshop is part of the IAPH’s 2025 workshops and will take place at the Photo Museum Ireland, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 on Saturday 28 September, 0900-1100hrs (Dublin time).   The workshop is intended for post-graduate history students and researchers and aims to provide advice on how…
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2024 IAPH AGM & Public Lecture

Join us for the 2024 IAPH AGM & Public Lecture Date: Tuesday 2 April 2024 Venue: the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 63 Merrion Square S, Dublin 2, D02 X338   AGM The 2024 IAPH AGM will take place at the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland at 6pm on 2 April 2024. This event will be a hybrid…
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Doing Digital History; Using Digital Tools workshop

Join us for a Workshop on ‘Doing Digital History and Using Digital Tools’ Our workshop is part of the IAPH’s 2024 virtual series and will take place online on Friday 5 April, 1600-1800hrs (Dublin time). This event will be hosted via Zoom. Learn how to become a digital historian Get top tips and advice finding and learning to use digital…
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Historians and the (Digital) Media

Join us for a Workshop on Historians and the (Digital) Media Our workshop is part of the IAPH’s 2024 virtual series and will take place online on Tuesday February 20th, 16:00-17:30. Get top tips and advice on podcasting history for wide audiences. Learn about the practicalities of podcasting and other forms of digital dissemination of research. Hear about colleagues’ experiences…
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2024 Publishing Workshop

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2024 Consultant Historian Workshop

We are excited to invite you to our Consultant Historian Workshop, a key event in our 2024 virtual series. This engaging workshop will be held on Monday, 5th February 2024 at 7pm via Zoom. Event Highlights: • Gain insights into the role of Consultant Historians in various fields. • Engage in a roundtable discussion on the nuances of historical consultancy,…
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IAPH Bursaries 2024

The IAPH is pleased to announce the launch of its Members’ Bursaries scheme for 2024. These bursaries are intended to support the Association’s members in their professional activities and may be used for a range of activities, such as the attendance of conferences outside the island of Ireland, publication expenses, or the costs associated with research trips. Bursaries may also…
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Letter to Minister Martin from the IAPH Committee

We can also now report that back in August 2023, at the request of the membership, a letter was  sent to Minister Catherine Martin at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The correspondence outlined the case for a continuation of funding streams provided to historians and others in cognate disciplines during the Decade of Centenaries, and…
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IAPH Book Launch Support

Irish Association of Professional Historians: book launch support Members of the Irish Association of Professional Historians in good standing are now entitled to apply for support with the organisation and hosting of a book launch event anywhere on the island of Ireland. This will be subject to applicants specifying event costs and support required in advance, so that IAPH Committee…
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Please contact us for more information about IAPH. Our Contact page lists email addresses for queries about membership, events, and information on finding historians.
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