200 Years Since my Great-Grandfather’s Birth

In mid-August 2025 I attended a conference in Glenmalure marking the 200th anniversary of the death of Michael Dwyer, one of the leaders of the 1798 Rebellion in Wicklow.  Two hundred years seems a very long time.  The world has changed so much during my lifetime.  In...

In the footsteps of Lord Walter …

I haven’t mentioned anything here until now about my association with Kilkea Castle, though I did share the information on social media last month.  Indeed, I’ve been silent on this blog for quite a while.  Since 26 May this year I’m officially what might be...

Gorry Research introductory video now online

This blogpost is to let you know that there is a new introductory video about my research business, Gorry Research.  Maybe you’d like to take a look.  The one-minute ‘teaser’ is here and the full video (17 min.) will be found on the homepage of our website (just...