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Maria Luddy is a Professor of History at the University of Warwick, specializing in the social and political history of 19th and 20th century Ireland with a focus on women's experiences. She holds a PhD from the National University of Ireland and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Her work bridges archival research with public engagement, including directing the Women's History Project (1997-2001) which produced foundational resources like A Directory of Sources for Women's History in Ireland.
Her research interests include marginalized groups in Irish society, national identity formation through social attitudes, and the intersection of gender with legal, medical, and political systems. Notable projects include co-editing the AHRC-funded Marriage in Ireland, 1660-1925 and leading the Women in Modern Irish Culture database documenting women writers. Current research focuses on pre-Famine Ireland.
Dr. Luddy has supervised over 20 MA/PhD students on topics ranging from nun convent life to Armagh Prison protests. She co-edits the 'Reappraisals in Irish History' book series with Prof. Enda Delaney. Awards include the James S. Donnelly Prize (1996) for her book on philanthropy and the Roger McHugh Prize (2014) for innovative historical scholarship.
Her teaching includes modules on Irish political history (HI283) and the Troubles era (HI385). Collaborative projects with institutions like University College Dublin and Queen's University Belfast highlight her commitment to interdisciplinary and transnational historical research.
