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Lecturer @UlsterUni. Author of The History of Physical Culture in Ireland and the History of Physical Culture. Co-host of @boysweveseen

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Conor Heffernan/@physcstudy.bsky.social
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🗣️ I did a thing. I’ve launched a Substack: Physical Culture Study – stories from the strange, sweaty, and strong corners of history. If you like muscle lore, vintage fitness, or oddball strength feats… come along. Link:
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💪 Where can you learn about the history of fitness — for free?. From digitised magazines and archived strongman manuals, there’s a ton of strength history online… if you know where to look. I’ve pulled together a guide below!.
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RT @DagenhamInvince: Lionesses Euros Semi-Final Win Crowd 26.5K ⚽️ 3.5K Less than Granny Lizzy Ashcroft Debut aged 16 - 104 Years Ago 💚 @fo….
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RT @irishscnetwork: 🎤 We’re proud to welcome Dr. Conor Heffernan @PhysCstudy as the official MC for this year’s Irish S&C Conference. A le….
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RT @boysweveseen: 🚨New Episode Alert🚨.Join @PhysCstudy & @JohnnyCooper91 this week as they talk about Irish managers in the Premier League.….
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Conor Heffernan/@physcstudy.bsky.social
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🏋️‍♂️ Bethnal Green Gym is under threat, but its legacy matters. I was proud to help draft a @HistoricEngland application, under consideration, to protect this space. Credit to Will Tennyson for showing how much this gym means to lifters, locals & history.
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RT @boysweveseen: In our recent episode with Anthony Stokes, he tells us the infamous story of missing the bus for his first away game for….
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RT @boysweveseen: Evan Ferguson (20) is the same age Robbie Keane was when he went to Inter Milan. When Robbie Keane left he had scored 12….
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Conor Heffernan/@physcstudy.bsky.social
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I just started a Substack! You can subscribe to it here
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RT @DagenhamInvince: Essex County FA Awards Evening @EssexCountyFA with Alex @footballandwar ⚽️💚 Beautiful Evening with Legend Peter Taylor….
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RT @DagenhamInvince: Anna Trench exciting new Graphic work of fiction "Florrie" out now with @PenguinUKBooks @footballandwar @justaballgame….
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RT @DagenhamInvince: Kelcey Ervick Graphic Novel "THE KEEPER" tells the story of grandchild of 1921 legend finding suitcase - now fictional….
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Conor Heffernan/@physcstudy.bsky.social
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RT @Chealy_: I might not have mastered the art of Indian club swinging just yet, but I’m really looking forward to this new book by @PhysCs….
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Conor Heffernan/@physcstudy.bsky.social
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RT @RTEBrainstorm: Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: how Ireland's ancient sport of road bowling has taken off from Cork and Armagh to TikTok an….
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From Cork and Armagh to TikTok and Instagram, young and old road bowlers are taking up the bowl and keeping this unique tradition alive
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Conor Heffernan/@physcstudy.bsky.social
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Very fun to learn and write about the revival of road bowls in recent years. Thanks to @RTEBrainstorm for publishing!. @iaphistorians @BritSportHisSoc @UlsterSchSport.
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The surprising revival of road bowling, Ireland's ancient sport. From Cork and Armagh to TikTok and Instagram, young and old road bowlers are taking up the bowl and keeping this unique tradition alive. By @PhysCstudy @UlsterUni @Researchirel
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RT @DavidStorey60: Heritage, place and identity:.@PhysCstudy on the contemporary revival of road bowling .@RTEBrainstorm..
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From Cork and Armagh to TikTok and Instagram, young and old road bowlers are taking up the bowl and keeping this unique tradition alive
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RT @RTEBrainstorm: The surprising revival of road bowling, Ireland's ancient sport. From Cork and Armagh to TikTok and Instagram, young and….
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RT @BloomsburyHist: Now in paperback! Indian Club Swinging and the Birth of Global Fitness by @PhysCstudy examine different fitness culture….
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