No matter how many times I read it, I’m forever obsessed with the truly, truly random Michael Collins pivot in the wiki for Clíodhna the Queen of the Banshees. Like not even a confirmation, a possibility that he knew of her!

✨BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT✨ very excited to announce I’m working on a new book with @theobrienpress.bsky.social, to be published Spring 2027 🧚🏻 really looking forward to working on this one. please watch this space for more updates!

Really cool and really normal that I and a load of regular pedestrians with places to go had no choice but to walk on the road because of ginormous American Football demonstration currently happening outside the City Hall.

Finally finished P5R the other day after 90 hours (having started in 2020 after finishing the og) and I miss the cast so much already

Would you like to contribute to the public consultation about the Basic Income for the Arts? 💡 Fill out this survey from Minister O’Donovan at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

All my clients are done for the summer or on their holidays so this is a great time to buy prints and/or commission your aul pal Louise

lads, something deeply disturbing has been bothering me ever since I watched the trailer for the new film Girls & Boys... does Trinity actually have letterman jackets? is that actually a thing that regular Trinity students wear? someone please put me out of my misery www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqK_...

Looking for a film to inspire the young artists in your life? Bring them to our screening of HOLA FRIDA! at IFI Family Festival 🎨 Before the screening, create your own Frida Khalo inspired paper flower crowns with artist @amylouioc.bsky.social 🌸👑 📆 Sun 17th ⏰ 16.00 🎟 ifi.ie/film/ifi-fam...

List of resources in the thread ❤️🖤🤍💚

Given the we have seen Israel brutally attack civilians of its internationally recognised sovereign nation neighbours I think this two state "solution" needs to be put to bed. Israel is a settler colony and needs to be dismantled this shouldn't be controversial.

lots and lots of lovely new bits have been added to my shop, including prints, pins, stickers and more. Please check it out if you're interested! ✨✨ amylouishop.etsy.com

Just spent a lovely few days in Brussels and considering how notable the Belgian comic industry is historically, I’m finding it very difficult to figure out anything about the current, local scene. Anybody have any info they can share?

My take on a síle na gig 🌀🌀

lots and lots of lovely new bits have been added to my shop, including prints, pins, stickers and more. Please check it out if you're interested! ✨✨ amylouishop.etsy.com

All set up at @dublincomicarts.bsky.social today in the Complex! Here until 5pm 🧚🏻✨

Bringing the Ancient Aliens Newgrange episode to bluesky because @detectiveken.bsky.social reminded me it exists. I aspire to this level of delusion every single day.

That then gives me money to run around @dublincomicarts.bsky.social and restock our Local Comic Creators section!

My main intentions for DCAF tomorrow is to make enough money to justify a splurge at the @littledeercomics.bsky.social table so fingers crossed. It’s a circular economy!

Packing for DCAF to avoid doing it when the heat is worse tomorrow and this might be the end for me lads. I’m in a puddle.

Down to my last batch of Irish Mythology Tarot boxes. If I’m ordering more I’d want to get a move on ahead of Christmas but I’m undecided. Are folks still interested? Do enough people have it? I’m not sure anymore!!

This weekend at @dublincomicarts.bsky.social, I launch the second volume of Purgatory! I’ll have other books on me, but I haven’t put out a chunky book since 2023 (when I did 3) so come continue the collection, or start!

Support your local 🧚🏻🧚🏻

A little Substack update on what I’m currently doing and working on! open.substack.com/pub/amylouio...

Working a lot on my picture book portfolio at the moment! wrote a little about it here open.substack.com/pub/amylouio...

Been appreciating longer, more rambling posts lately, so I've finally started a substack! going to be writing about my illustration process and projects, so if you'd like to follow along, please check it out! open.substack.com/pub/amylouio...

Been appreciating longer, more rambling posts lately, so I've finally started a substack! going to be writing about my illustration process and projects, so if you'd like to follow along, please check it out! open.substack.com/pub/amylouio...

Packing orders today!

I didn't even frequent the Pálás and just saw a post about its last screening yesterday that's made me quite emotional! Bring it back!

Green scarves have just arrived 💚💚💚 I'll be posting all orders on Tuesday if anyone would like one in time for Paddy's Day! amylouishop.etsy.com

Ever wonder who’s pulling the strings behind the madness that is Animation Dingle? Today's blog gives an insight into the crazy masterminds behind Ireland's most exciting animation festival! Read more here: animationdingle.com/behind-the-s... #AnimationDingle #MeetTheTeam #BehindTheScenes

Culchies for arthouse cinema

I've been complaining too much about District lately and I fear at this stage I simply must do something about it

Cartoon Saloon are back to present a behind-the-scenes on a brand-new short film, Éiru. Developed as a co-production with Herstory. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A with Giovanna and producer Nora Twomey. This event is supported by Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet

just wondering is there any "District"-esque media sites that cover the whole of Ireland? Just saw an article that claims "Ireland's Independent Cinema Culture is Thriving" and want to bang my head against the wall because it is yet again, solely focused on Dublin's cinemas (and mainly just LH)

another little bump! scarves are in production and should hopefully be ready by March

Putting on the film festival hat - KIFF submissions are now OPEN!🎉 We have a particular affinity for shorts, feature directorial debuts and supporting early career filmmakers (though we love to see everything really!). For the first time, we're also accepting music videos! bit.ly/KIFFsubmissions

Lá Fhéile Bríde Shona Daoibh!!

Writing stuff for children is so funny because I'll be working in a cafe and looking (presumably) *very* cool and mysterious when in actuality I'm trying to brainstorm riddles about leaves

Just in case anyone missed this - the Green Celtic Swirly scarf is up for preorder again! The Blue version is also available on my shop. Please check it out if you're interested, thanks very much 💚💚 amylouishop.etsy.com

Animators & other creatives at home and abroad! Animation Dingle has joined Bluesky! Please follow for plenty of upcoming news and announcements !

An Phiast has landed! I repeat An Phiast has landed in Bluesky and is already trying to make his mark. It's official Animation Dingle has arrived to Bluesky!

Just in case anyone missed this - the Green Celtic Swirly scarf is up for preorder again! The Blue version is also available on my shop. Please check it out if you're interested, thanks very much 💚💚 amylouishop.etsy.com

Hi #PortfolioDay ! I’m Amy Louise - an Irish illustrator with a passion for folklore, characters and colour. My author-illustrator debut was published in May 2024. Interested in kidlit, comics and more! please get in touch! (Also looking for an agent!) amylouioc.com 💌 [email protected]

Green Celtic Swirly Scarf - Open for Preorders Again🌀 Expected delivery late February/Early March amylouishop.etsy.com This will be my only restock until next Winter, so if you'd like one, please consider preordering!

Thinking more on this and obviously the ideal scenario is to not use Duolingo at all - but it’s unfortunately the right amount of gamification/appealing layout/user friendliness that keeps me in it. In comparison to the often suggested alternatives like building an anki deck, etc

Back on duolingo to stop doom scrolling, I’ve restarted the Irish course from the very, very start and it really makes me wish that you could select regional variants. It really would throw you off when pronunciations of the few words you know are still completely different from what you’ve learned

Having dark thoughts about starting a substack

People not liking the Nosferatu remake is honestly such a “girls that get it, get it moment” like not to be annoying but you get soooo much more from it if you’ve an awareness and interest in the original. 9/10 times if someone doesn’t like it, it’s because they didn’t realise what came before.

Anybody else struggle with ending stories? I’ve plenty of ideas but actually managing to see a story through to the end is something I really struggle with. If anyone has some resources for developing story endings I’m all ears!

A little morning boost!