Happy 10th birthday to the Centre for Local and Regional Governance @ucc.ie. We launched on 16 February 2016 and I am immensely proud of the progress we have made since then. Local government matters and it should be researched more. Onwards and upwards. @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social

Today, we launch our LAST MANAGER STANDING competition. Win a backpack and drinking tumbler from @lafcmirror.bsky.social as well as an Easter egg. Good luck to all. #Season25 #FPL

Issue 896 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with Igor Tudor and Vitor Pereira on the cover. We look at record-breaking Gabriel and examine Thomas Frank's departure from Spurs. Also, James Milner, Peter Shilton, Glenn Hoddle, Sol Campbell, Evangelos Marinakis, Pedro Neto and Seán Dyche. #FPL

Have a listen to Lucie's 'Tanora' interview today with PJ Coogan on 96FM. shows.acast.com/corks-96-fm-...

Delighted to announce that the 2026 Philip Monahan Memorial Lecture @ucc.ie will be delivered by the former Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. The event takes place on Monday 9 March, 12.00 noon, Aula Maxima. @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social @echolive.bsky.social @irishtimes.com

Issue 895 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with monthly champion Mark James on the cover. We summarise the season to date and ask if there should be a VAR time limit. Also, Semenyo, Palmer ❄️, Romero 😬, PL half-time table and the all-time top 100 footballers. #Season25 #FPL ⚽

Bruno Fernandes is the most popular captaincy choice by UCCFFC managers in GW25 (40%). #RedDevil #Season25 #FPL

Q1 = Y Q10 = N Q18 = N Q27 = Y #Season25 #FPL #50Shades

Our six monthly champions so far in the 2025/26 season. Four more opportunities! #Season25 #FPL

Well done to our January winner, Mark James 🎉. Mark is now a four-time monthly champion. His previous successes came in October 2016, March 2019 and October 2024. Who will triumph in February? #Season25 #FPL ⚽

Proud of Lucie who has finished first in the Junior Certificate category for the Cork Schools' Heritage Project. She worked hard on a creative project about Tanora. Thanks to Councillor Kieran McCarthy for running this superb annual competition.

Is Mark James on the verge of adding a fourth monthly trophy to his mantelpiece? #Season25 #FPL

Issue 894 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with acrobatic Solanke on the cover. We look at some 25/26 stats, launch a new prediction competition and ask if Blatter is right about the 2026 World Cup. Also, Anthony Gordon, Jack Hall, Kai Havertz, Man City, Hugo Ekitiké and Florian Wirtz.

Good luck to all our managers for a massive GW24. * Who will win the monthly title? * Who will advance from the Cup of Champions groups? * Who will make the knockout rounds of the UCCFFC Shield? #Season25 #FPL ⚽

#OnThisDay 102 years ago, Cork's longest-serving Lord Mayor, Seán French, was elected to the position for the first time. Anti-Treaty French beat pro-Treaty Barry Egan by 1 vote. 9 months later, Cork Corporation was dissolved. #FirstCitizen

Department of Government and Politics Research Seminar today at 3.00 in ORB 2.03. Do our local authorities continue to be cold chambers for women? How can our councils become more reflective of society? ALL WELCOME. @ucc.ie @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucclibrary.bsky.social

Issue 893 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out with Matheus Cunha on the cover 😭. We look back at Nottingham Forest's disastrous Thursday, query the meaning of football DNA and discuss LinkedIn managers. Also, Prince Harry, John Hartson, Liverpool, Dominik Szoboszlai and Estêvão. #Season25 #FPL ⚽

Just 11 months to go.... Time to start planning and preparing. 🎄🎅🎁🤶☃️🎉 #ILoveChristmas

Excited to deliver a research seminar @ucc.ie next Tuesday, exploring women's representation in Irish local government. We start at 3.00 in ORB 2.03. @uccresearch.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social

Issue 892 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with the victorious Red Devils on the cover! We update the Troy Parrott competition, discuss Wenger's offside idea and speculate about the next Man United manager. Also, Denise O'Sullivan ❤️, Xabi Alonso 🥹, Mary McAleese, DCL and Pep Guardiola. #Season25

Just 13 goals scored today in the seven Premier League matches 😐⚽. #Season25 #FPL

Issue 891 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with monthly champion Pat Quinn on the cover. We remember Robbie Fowler's perfect hat-trick and continue the Troy Parrott competition. Also, Man United, James Baker, Macclesfield, Jamie Vardy, Liam Rosenior, Marcus Rashford and Man City. #FPL

It has been a wonderful season so far🔥⚽. #Season25 #FPL

Congratulations 🎉 to our December monthly champion, Pat Quinn 🏆. This is Pat's second title, having previously won in August 2019. I hope the wait was worth it! #Season25 #FPL #MarchingOnTogether

DID YOU KNOW? 🔹98 different managers have won monthly leagues. 🔹Of these, 50 managers have won multiple (two or more) titles. 🔹48 managers have one monthly title to their names. #Season25 #FPL

10 page Issue 890 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out. It starts and ends with Wolves 👏. We have a mid-season summary, a wonderful review of 'Saipan' by @jpquinn78.bsky.social and details of Round 2 in our Troy Parrott competition. Also, Enzo Maresca 👋, James Milner 🎂 and Junior Kroupi ⚽. #FPL

Congratulations 🎉 to our December monthly champion, the one and only, PAT QUINN. #MarchingOnTogether #Season25 #FPL

Who will win our fifth monthly title of #Season25? #FPL

Issue 889 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out! We wish you a happy FPL Christmas and explain our slight Yuletide disruption. We delve into the Cup of Champions, UCCFFC Shield and our Troy Parrott competition. Also, Haaland, Wolves 😬, Simons, Calvert-Lewin and Viduka. Enjoy! #Season25 🎄

36 managers advance to the next round of our Troy Parrott competition. Manchester City with the first goal in the 3 o'clock kick-offs. Totally unpredictable 😂. #Season25 #FPL

The Lord Mayor Cork never had. My obituary for Máirín Quill in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social. May she rest in peace.

Thanks to Emma Connolly for the wonderful Echo article about 'Leading the Way'. I even got in my Town Council rant 🤣. @ucc.ie @ucclibrary.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social www.echolive.ie/wow/arid-417...

Thanks to the Cork Independent for the lovely article about the launch of 'Leading the Way' in City Hall last Thursday 🙏🥳. @ucc.ie @jfcryan.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social @eschonquinlivan.bsky.social www.corkindependent.com/2025/12/17/w...

Happy 20th birthday 🎂 to Brendan and well done to the BSc Government and Political Science First Year class for helping him celebrate today 🥳. #CK122 #AllPoliticsIsLocal.

📣 We have launched a new competition with 3 super prizes. ▪️'25 Years' Club Tankard. ▪️Framed commentary of Troy Parrott's winner v Hungary, from Mezzala Designs. ▪️'Emerald Exiles' by Barry Landy. Good luck to all! #Season25 #FPL

Thanks to Cormac McSweeney, JP quinn and all in the @uccstafffpl.bsky.social for my generous gift, marking 25 years at the helm of our successful @ucc.ie staff club. #Season25 #FPL ⚽.

Issue 888 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with the Mighty Mackems on the cover. We compare Haaland's numbers to CR7, assess the Crystal Palace season and look at the race for the Brendan Richardson Trophy. Also Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy, Mo Salah, Mateus Fernandes and poor Tottenham!

Remains of the old #Cork City Hall after the burning of the city by Crown Forces on 11/12 December #LoveCork #PureCork #CorkLike

Last night was truly special with the launch of 'Leading the Way'. Thanks to Lord Mayor, Councillor Fergal Dennehy for doing the honours, Cork City Libraries for publishing, and my co-authors - John Ger O'Riordan and Anne Twomey - for their talent and hard work 💜. @ucc.ie @joh2024.bsky.social

Nice report in the Winter Issue of 'Local Authority Times' about #CLRG25 👏.

In advance of tomorrow's launch of 'Leading the Way', thanks to the Cork Independent for highlighting Anne Sutton, the first woman to be elected to Cork Corporation in January 1920. Sadly, she has been a forgotten figure in the history of Cork city. @ucc.ie @eschonquinlivan.bsky.social

Issue 887 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out with a petulant Mo Salah on the cover! We have a big focus on the BoI UCCFFC Cup Final as James Baker is poised for victory. Also, we have a season summary, more about Mo, AFCON transfers explained, Brighton's late show and Palace's possession. #Season25 #FPL

The Bank of Ireland UCCFFC Cup Final weekend is always a special one on our calendar. The best of luck to Rob Hayes and James Baker 🏆. #Season25 #FPL

Congratulations 🎉 to our Christmas Box winner, Mark Reilly 🎁. Mark receives 12 brilliant prizes - well played 👏. #Season25 #FPL ⚽ @ucc.ie.

Congratulations 🎉 to Mark Reilly who wins our Christmas Box 🎁. 12 prizes, including 'Panenka' by @ronanhession.bsky.social, notebook, pen & mug from Real Madrid, scarf from Rapid Vienna, club pint class, football quiz, two keyrings and Toblerone (of course). #Season25 #FPL

Just one week to the launch of 'Leading the Way' 💜. @ucc.ie @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social @johnger60.bsky.social @clodaghfinn.bsky.social @echolive.bsky.social @irishfamilydetective.ie @irishexaminer.bsky.social @corkbeo.bsky.social @womenforelection.bsky.social @pjcoogan.bsky.social

Thanks to Lord Mayor, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy, for his generous foreword in LEADING THE WAY. We are looking forward to the book launch on Thursday 11 December in City Hall. It will be a night of celebration 🎉 with our publisher, Cork City Libraries.

Issue 886 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with a relieved Isak on the cover. We highlight our Christmas lunch ⛄ and reveal phase 2 of our competition. Also, Ronaldo's escape 🤬, Churchill, fast goals, Triple Captain Haaland, Fernandes and Billy Bonds (RIP). #Season25 #FPL.

Mateta has put Frank O'Donovan back on top as he chases his seventh monthly title. #Season25 #FPL