Homan Potterton

Irish-born former museum Director & Author of memoirs, 'Rathcormick' and 'Who do I think I am?' My first novel is 'Knockfane '

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Tim Davie, BBC Director General: Save Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory from Last Night of the Proms ban - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/n91WdjfyuE via @UKChange

[Irish Georgian Society @IrishGeorgian]

Built c. 1780, this thatched cottage in Lenankeel, Co. Donegal is of significant importance for its early date and also as it relates to a surviving group of vernacular structures that form part of a clachan settlement.
More images: https://t.co/jv3bQfH4oW
📷 Dedalus Architecture

[Pam Ayres MBE @PamAyres]

At last, we have a cure for all!
Ailments large and ailments small,
Good health is not beyond my reach,
If I inject myself with bleach.

Radiant, I’ll prance along,
Every trace of limescale gone,
With disinfectant as my friend,
Like him,
I’m clean around the bend.

[Simon Hoare MP @Simon4NDorset]

With the damage Mr Cummings is doing to the Government’s reputation he must consider his position. Lockdown has had its challenges for everyone. It’s his cavalier “I don’t care; I’m cleverer than you” tone that infuriates people. He is now wounding the PM/Govt & I don’t like that

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Does anyone in #Ireland today say ‘Bad #Cess to you ? It was common in the 1950s and is still in use in #New Zealand, I hear.

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Tired of reading about #toiletpaper? try an actual book #indiebookshops. I've just finished 'Middle England' by #jonathancoe. Next, Last Days in Old Europe' by #richardBassett. I'm #selfisolating so may have to resort to #Knockfane next #irishacademicpress

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A problem with sending tweets

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She was the granddaughter of Rev Frederic Potterton, Dean of Ardagh from 1897

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We remember Thekla Beere buried o.t.d. 1991 at Stillorgan Parish Church graveyard by her grand-nephew, the Revd Mark Beach. The daughter of the Revd Francis Beere, Thekla was the first woman to lead a government department in Ireland.

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She was the granddaughter of Rev Frederic Potterton, dean of Ardagh from 1897

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We remember Thekla Beere buried o.t.d. 1991 at Stillorgan Parish Church graveyard by her grand-nephew, the Revd Mark Beach. The daughter of the Revd Francis Beere, Thekla was the first woman to lead a government department in Ireland.

[Stately Home News @StatelyHomeNews]

Feb 2020 marks the start of the centenary of over 275 Big Houses burnt during the Irish Revolution 1919–23.
30 houses were burnt in 1920: 4 Feb/Mar, 16 Jun
46 1921
82 1922
117 1923
Source: Prof Dooley @historicirishho
#bighouseburnt
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https://t.co/C7iAR1PM7f

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18 lovely country houses for sale, as seen in Country Life https://t.co/90tXQMAE2j

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Some great new titles to put on your to-read list for the new year. All of these items can be found in the Cataloguing Room of the Library, and are available to borrow now.

[Robin Ellis @RobinPoldark]

I like a wreath with a few culinary touches!
Happy New Year, one and all!

[Sophie Grenham @sophiegrenham]

Please feel to add your favourite Irish #Bookshop and re-tweet this message!

[Merrion Press @MerrionPress]

Delighted to see Knockfane by @HomanPotterton and Dark Beauty among the @IrishCathNews Books of the Year https://t.co/ga97REhiQ4

[Peter O'Connell Media @Peterocmedia]

Ireland Through Birds@IAP_Merrion An amiable companion who soars beyond Irish birdlife https://t.co/Xp9Kgli6pa

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short but sweet review @IrishTimesBooks for Knockfane @IAP_Merrion the debut novel @HomanPotterton

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A short review by @emma Long: Nice

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short but sweet review @IrishTimesBooks for Knockfane @IAP_Merrion the debut novel @HomanPotterton