"A contemporary and gorgeous story of adoption from Vietnam to Kerry, the love of her small family and the power of the Irish language to overcome loss, racism & online trolls" March 5th marks #worldbookday Would you like to support me? Consider my book! www.newisland.ie/shop/p/anseo #irishauthors

We’re building a thriving Dublin — and we need your input. Take part in Dublin City Council’s Citizen Sentiment Survey and help set a baseline for how the city is performing today. Your feedback directly informs our priorities. 👉 Complete the survey: https://engage.dublincity.ie/

"Everything is politics...You don't get to make art in a fascist state" CMAT delivering, mar is gnách. 👏 (Same goes for sport btw) #Speirgorm

Can't stop laughing at a story my friend told me yesterday about going to meet a work contact at the gates of Trinity. He went up to another waiting man and said "Are you Michael?" "Yes" "Will we go for a coffee?" "Sure." Over a coffee he realises it's not the Michael he's meant to be meeting.

I think about this Tony Benn speech much more than I used to

This. A 13min mobility and strength improvement routine to learn, and use 3x weekly. No kit. No complicated instructions. You can do this in your pyjamas. You work at your own level - and watch yourself progress. Thanks @profdevisridhar.bsky.social

I’ve seen some bizarre exercises online. If I were an influencer, this is the one workout I’d recommend | Devi Sridhar

A new logo from now until #StPatricksDay. 2 weeks+ of celebrating an inclusive and diverse republic.

Fáiltímid roimh obair as Gaeilge 🇮🇪 Filíocht, Ficsean, agus Neamhfhicsean. 13ú – 23ú Feabhra 🫶 howlwriting.ie @forasnagaeilge @gael_linn @cnagaeilge @glor_nangael @irishwithmollie @gaeilgevibes @gaeilge_bheo

Utterly floored by every interview of Gisèle Pelicot’s, and her ability to speak about the terrible things that happened to her with such eloquence. And what a much-needed right it is in the world that she has been able to find love again. ‘Hope is allowed’ www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

📚 The Dublin Literary Award 2026 Longlist has been revealed! This year’s longlist features 20 titles nominated by 26 libraries from around the world and includes novels by two Irish authors. Explore the longlist here: https://dublinliteraryaward.ie/the-library/prize-years/2026/

Four years ago, an Irish language and cultural centre located in the former Broadway Presbyterian Church, which opened in 1896 but closed in 1982, opened its doors for a congregation to return.

Heartwarming is a perfect word for this story, worth being on bluesky lest you miss it.

A vigil was held at the site of the former Stardust nightclub in Artane today, 45 years on from the devastating fire that claimed the lives of 48 young people jrnl.ie/6957348

In Ireland, we don't call it Home Alone. We call Mo Chónaí Culkin and I think that's beautiful

This rules. I love how delighted they all look!

Worth adding that it's also ridiculously easy to get a library card, and these days your card gives you access to eBooks, online magazines and newspapers, and more (including, in some libraries, 3D printers!). AND your card can be used in any local authority's library!

I love this in Tallaght University Hospital. One day all hospitals will have libraries for bored patients and their families. All credit to South Dublin Libraries. That’s the kind of innovation we like to see.

The world needs more women on the airwaves! Have you ever listened to the radio and thought: “Why does no-one talk about…? Why does no-one ever play…? I’d love to do that!”

How long are we going to hear about “legitimate debates and concerns about immigration?” It’s time we told the truth and deal with it. Net migration is low, we need more migrants, we are an ageing population. Highly skilled and low paid jobs are dependent on migrants. We need safe and legal routes.

Post a banger not in English youtu.be/hFrDuPhrs-k?...

Cannot wait to read the forthcoming novel by @louisekennedy.bsky.social. Set between Ireland and England, starting in 1982, it tells the story of Róisín and Red. Out in September @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social www.bloomsbury.com/uk/stations-...

i don’t know if it’s the jaunty bow tie or what but i cannot stop laughing at this

Oíche álainn amuigh in UCD do sheoladh leabhar úr Coiscéim, faoi stiúrthóireacht nua, oíche ómóis do Phádraig agus do Chlíodhna, oíche cheiliúrtha don chéad ghlúin eile. Eachtraí san Eoraip: scríbhneoireacht taistil i nGaeilge ó thús an fhichiú céad go nuige seo – seolta ag Michael Cronin.

Little ask for any of you interested in football, history or Dublin 8 and surrounds. @historystpats.bsky.social was a big success on Twitter but we left because it is the worst place in the world. Very few have followed us here. It would be great to get a few more follows and some amplification! 🔴⚪️

Received this text message from my father yesterday. Panicked that he had had a stroke, or similar. Turns out it was my iPhone trying to transcribe the Irish language.

My guide to getting over reading block in @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/article/12c0...

Presenting the shortlist for this years KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards 🤩 These 10 titles will compete for six awards at the award ceremony on May 19th. Congratulations to this years long and shortlistees. The standard was exceptional. ⭐️ 🔗 childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

Sick to death of generative AI being shoved down our throats every single time you open an app or tool now. I want to write my own sentences! Fuck off!

Noel Hawkins began working in Mulligan's of Poolbeg Street in Dublin in 1979. During his near half-century behind the bar, he became one of the capital's most well-known and best-loved characters

10/10 ICE protest sign

Happy Imbolc 🌱 Prints: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...

Most bereaved people value talking about their loved ones. Gentle acknowledgment can be comforting. 💛 This National Grief Awareness Week, learn about grief and available supports: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/NGAW2026 #BeGriefAware #NGAW2026

Bás agus polaitíocht. Mo cholún.

Home Alone, Best In Show, Schitt’s Creek, For Your Consideration, Beetlejuice, A Mighty Wind, The Studio, After Hours — she was so funny, and yet authentic in even her wildest, silliest roles. FUCK!

One of those deaths that makes you shout, “oh no!” at the phone, which I suppose is the very modern tribute to a wonderful career. Thanks for the decades of laughs, Catherine. www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...

Irish Independent trying to create a clickbait non-story here. Imagine how much time and meetings it would take for a complete brand overhaul for a big local council with lots of different branches and visual identities to factor in. 44k seems good value. www.independent.ie/regionals/du...

I know I don't shut up about this but, fellow Irish people, if you see a racist sticker when you're out and about, then tear it off. It takes ten seconds. Even if you only manage to tear away a part of it, it shows that your neighborhood doesn't stand with the small, hateful people that put them up

Absoutely! As someone who lives here, it has been quite disturbing to witness so many people get excited and wish ICE upon Philly. I don't care how "gritty" we are, please stop it!

Had a pretty convincing scam call from a lady pretending to be from my mobile operator. Said there was a Jan promotion of 20% off — did I want in? And if so, I’d get a six digit code texted to me. Which immediately came (from my real operator’s SMS)… (—> cont’d)

The first two episode of #TheTraitors Ireland are now on iPlayer.

During the massive storms last year I was in the Yellow House in Rathfarnham, and some salty old dog at the bar told the barman that the wind was that strong "it'd tear a fiver from a Cavan man's hand".

I'm thrilled to be able to share the cover for ELLORA MCGEE, TRAINEE BANSHEE: THE POOKA PLANT! Written by me, illustrated by @unawoods.bsky.social and published by Gill Books, it's coming your way on March 19th. Check my Linktree for more info and order links!

Dublin City Council’s use of X to stop ‘with immediate effect’, says chief executive

Newly arrived from @newislandbooks.bsky.social , Garry Bannister's latest book - Essential Irish, with handy QR code on the back cover linking to audio. Leabhar lán le téarmaí Gaeilge, thar a bheith úsáideach ag foghlaimeoirí! #speirgorm

Dublin City Council has suspended use of X following the Green Party emergency motion last week. It'll come to our Protocol Committee next week and myself and other Greens will be recommending leaving it completely. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...

Any recommendations for books in Irish that are not of a difficulty that makes them impenetrable for a learner but challenging enough to give plenty opportunities to look up words or phrases? Not textbooks, more like novels etc. - I've a few graphic novels but ideally something longer. #Gaeilge