I found out today that I received a First Class Honours in my Autism Studies course @ucc.ie. I could leave now with a Certificate or continue--which I intend to do--to the second year for the qualification of a Diploma in Autism Studies #autismstudies #neurodiversity #Autism

On the 25th anniversary of the European Association for the Study of Religions (EASR), I was elected as incoming Secretary General. I congratulate the new Executive Committee and look forward to working together, from 1 January, with the incoming EC #easr #studyofreligions #iahr2025 #iahrkrakow

I presented my paper titled ‘“The Gods Have Returned to Erin”: Irish Paganism, the Celtic Twilight, and Eastern Religiosity’ in the panel “Glocal Dynamics in Paganism: Global Influences and Local Adaptations” at the XXIII IAHR World Congress #IAHR2025 #paganstudies

I long to live in a world where people's physical appearance and abilities are no longer mocked and belittled, and cruelty and greed are seen as 'humiliating' traits instead.

Daily "aww" for today... 😊 #dog #dogday #bluesky

Join me online with the Viktor Wynd museum on 26th October, 8pm (GMT) for a talk on "Spectral Embodiments: Manifesting and Visualising the Ghost Child" 👻🖤 LOADS of other amazing talks available throughout the year too; check out The Last Tuesday Society! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manifestin...

I've been invited to give a TEDx talk for TEDx Tralee: Empowering Resilience at Siamsa Tíre next October. tedxtralee.com #TEDx #TEDxtalk #siamsatire #tralee

My short story, “Christmas Dog”, was published in the anthology SCARS produced by Beyond Words Literary Magazine #shortstories #shortstory #fiction #fictionwriter #fictionwriters #irishwriter #irishwriters #publishedauthor #publishedwriter #sliceoflife #storiessetindublin #dublincity

Not long until the new exhibition on Mythical Creatures opens at @colmuseums.bsky.social Make sure to go along if you are in the area

Following the International Society for #Folklore and #Ethnology - #SIEF Congress at the University of Aberdeen I’m happy to announce that I have been elected to the Executive Board of the SIEF Ritual Year Working Group.

Indigo bunting, Richmond, VA. #birds #wildlife #discover

Bluebird, Richmond, VA. #birds #discover #wildlife

Finally got two hummingbirds on the feeder #birds #birding

What I try to explain to people is that writing a book is hard and sometimes miserable and editing a book is hard and sometimes miserable but then once in a while everything crystallizes and you can see how to make it really good and it’s the best feeling in the world. That’s where I am right now.

We had such interesting discussions in our roundtable at the University of Aberdeen on “Unwriting ecological relationality in the humilocene: Exploring the wisdom embodied in land-based craft traditions” in the #SIEF25 Place Wisdom Working Group stream today. Photo: Cruikshank Botanic Gardens

Absolutely priceless “unhand me” face from my collection. No documented date/info.

I’m giving some guest lectures this week at the Ethnology Department of Université Côte d’Azur. #ethnology #anthropology #folklore #culturalstudies #visitinglecturer

I'm giving a presentation today as part of this seminar on Borders and Boundaries at Université Côte d'Azur #PaganStudies #ethnology #studyofreligions #paganism #anthropology #contemporarypaganism #sacredlandscapes #sacredsites #naturereligion #CotedAzurFrance

Eastern Bluebird Sometimes you have to pause in order to appreciate...

I’m one of the Cork researchers mentioned here who was awarded funding from the Humanities in the European Research Area (HERA) as PI for Ireland on the project CHRYSES: Mapping Environmental Health Crises – Public Understanding through Myths and Science. @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie

Don’t let ancient languages die: They illuminate our own blind spots. Lovely essay on the value of the humanities. unherd.com/2025/01/dont...

Dr Eadaoin Regan demonstrates the new sensory space in UCC Skills Centre to support neurodiverse students. Thanks to SATLE for funding. (And yes, I did try the bean-bags! 😀)

UCC Quad shrouded in an early morning mist. What a lovely way to start the day

Last night's interview with @mindescapepodcast.bsky.social podcast. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq_y...

Mist morning in the Bohemian Switzerland NP, Czech Republic.

Blue Jay in the Pines #birds #photography #nature #wildlife

Happy New Year from me & my fox. See you in NY & 🙏🏼 In Celtic mythology, the fox is wise & cunning. knows the forest better than anyone else. Symbolises the need to think fast and strategically & the need to adjust to new situations. Become more fox-like. #FoxofTheDay #photography #ThePhotoHour #fox

This lone great blue heron is still hanging out in one of the parks I frequent. So beautiful. #🪶 #birds #greatblueherons #herons #nature #wildlife #birding #photography #birdsofbluesky #photography #nature #wildlife #naturephotography #birdphotography #nikon #nikonZ8 #nikonphotographer

A flash of red passing us on the Toronto waterfront. #fox #nature #redfox #mammals #animals #photography #naturephotography #winter

Afternoon light (2024) Hard to believe we've reached the last day of Art Advent Calendar. Thanks to everyone for sharing your creations and lighting up the timeline. I am inspired! #ArtAdventCalendar #photography #birds

Happy Winter Solstice! ❄️ It's the shortest day of the year and the first day of astronomical winter. Brighter days are coming... #WinterSolstice

RelBib (relbib.de) is a comprehensive international online bibliography for the study of religion, available worldwide in open access. We're looking forward to connecting with the academic community on BlueSky! Posts will mostly be in English or German. #introduction #StudyOfReligion

Day 6 of #ArtAdventCalendar. This pastel painting is called ‘Starlit Path’. It’s only small, but it features something big; Orion, my favourite winter constellation. ✨

www.esswe10.lt CfP for ESSWE 10. Are any of my fellow scholars working on esotericism planning to attend? #Esotericism #esswe10 #EsotericScotland

Incredibly cool to see my work discussed by the eminent novelist, poet, and artist @taolin2.bsky.social in his article for Granta. It's SO gratifying when my research reaches beyond the confines of academia (where it's mostly ignored, anyway) and into peoples' inner lives. granta.com/my-spiritual...

December's Research Café is going to be amazing. Psychologists Dr Malcolm Schofield and Professor David Sheffield who will be offering seasonal spookiness with 'Psychology's Ghosts'. 12th December, 7pm. I'm looking forward to the talk and discussions immensely. www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/resea...

doing a talk for the Royal College of Physicians on 12 April called ‘Fruit bruised and fried in an iron pot and applied to yaws cures them: exploring the indigenous and enslaved African medicinal cures collected by Dr Alexander Anderson (d.1811) at the St Vincent Botanical Garden’

My article, 'Witch-Bottles: A Reappraisal' is now available in Issue 12 (Autumn 2024) of The Enquiring Eye, Journal of the Museum of Witchcraft & Magic. The same article is also available in Hidden Charms 4. www.apotropaios.co.uk/store/p13/HI...

Suppose I should share publication stuff on Bluesky! This summer @edwardg-h.bsky.social and I published our edited volume, 'Cult' Rhetoric in the 21st Century, the first book of a new Bloomsbury/Inform series. Find out more and access a short sample here! ahc.leeds.ac.uk/philosophy/n...

This scammer has fundamentally misunderstood the mission of University College Cork.

My first visit to University College Cork - such a beautiful campus!

The “What is Paganism?” Academic Roundtable is viewable on YouTube now. www.youtube.com/live/EIF1mIm... #paganstudies #paganism

Eastern Bluebird Don't stop noticing the beauty around you...

The closest known black hole to Earth is just 1,560 light-years away.