On This Day, 72 years ago... Deaf Tailor seeks Deaf Worker

On This Day, 72 years ago:  

 

Source: http://irene.ie/archives/2496

 

 

A job offer specifically looking for a deaf tailor.

It may have been placed there by a Deaf tailor who wanted a Deaf co-worker alongside him.

 

 

 

Source: Irish Press Apr 29, 1948, p. 9.

Irish History Podcast: "A History of the Deaf Community in Ireland" - ISL version

"The Deaf community are rarely mentioned in general histories of Ireland. Prior to making this episode I knew almost nothing about their rich history. In this podcast I interview the historian Cormac Leonard from Trinity College Dublin. Cormac reveals a fascinating history of the Deaf Community in Ireland."

I was very honoured to be asked by Fin Dwyer of the Irish History Podcast to do an interview about my PhD research work. The podcast is available on audio, but here is an ISL version. The YouTube link also has CC closed captions. 

Thanks so much Fin for the opportunity to present about Irish Deaf History. I hope you all enjoy it. I would love any comments or questions.

1910: an Irish Deaf soccer derby - St Joseph's (Dublin) v. Belfast Deaf Mutes football clubs

A lovely article from 1910 about a football match between St Joseph's (Dublin) and Belfast Deaf Mutes football clubs. Picture shows both teams. Francis Maginn is in the photo.

Source: Sunday Independent, 5 June 05, 1910, p. 4

John Ambrose Neville - the Deaf Workhouse Messenger

Another vlog about the Deaf workhouse messenger, John Ambrose Neville (or 'John A' for short). The original Facebook vlog can be found here.

John kept strong connections with Cabra (including going to the yearly past pupils' retreat) but was also very interested in other Deaf people in workhouses.

In this vlog I talk about 2 examples where John tries to help out Deaf people who were on their own in workhouses.

1895: A signing Mayor in Derry Courthouse

1895: Michael Doherty stands in the Derry Police Court - and the Mayor signs to him!
But he doesn't understand what the Mayor is signing.

Why not...?