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Cannot wait to host these two stellar panels on my home turf on Saturday. Registration is still open if you want to come along.

If you missed out on the World Conference of Screenwriters in Galway last year - or you just really want to listen back, now you can, thanks to our friends at Film Ireland.

Today, the IAWG urged UNESCO to prioritise a global rights database to ensure that all writers have their work protected & reminded them of their duty to uphold the uniqueness of human creativity in an era where AI developers steal our work and insult culture by calling our creativity “data”.

An hour and 40 minutes after we were due to depart Stansted, and one change of plane, we don’t appear to be any closer to taking off. Which is fun.

Writers - have we thoughts yet on Patrick O’Donovan as our new Arts Minister? Can’t see any sense that he has a background or interest in the arts, but maybe I’m wrong.

Paul Gogarty quoting Chapell Roan is no “in the most unparliamentary language, F you Deputy Stagg”

Sure, let’s throw Kavanaugh in there. Because this wasn’t grim enough already.

To go from Kamala Harris as Vice President to JD Vance is one of the most depressing parts of this whole thing.

Why am I depressing myself by watching Trump’s inauguration? What a bleak day.

Barry McGuigan missing a golden opportunity there to do a karaoke version of Thank You Very Much Mr Eastwood. #imaceleb

Ugh

Thank Christ for that. #dublincentral

Watching Bertie Ahern spoofing on RTÉ like he’s some kind of wise elder statesman. #ge24

Catherine Martin & Neasa Hourigan both in danger of losing their seats. Whatever your party politics, that’s a real loss of two strong and effective female politicians.

People have such short memories when it comes to Fianna Fáil.

And I see everyone’s favourite “man of the people” filmmaker is posting about his capacity to be elected. Meanwhile a genuine politician who has done actual good for the area is in danger of losing her seat. Please let this be one of the cases where the transfers work their magic.

Did I hear that right? Gerry Hutch has more votes so far than Gary Gannon?! Sweet Jesus, people.

Only one political party mention protecting artists copyright against AI in their general election manifesto. Sadly there’s no Soc Dem candidate running in Mayo, so if you do have actual choice on your ballot paper, use it wisely.

Do you get to have a snow day when you’re self employed & work from home?!

Just a pair of snuggle buddies on a cold day.

Well this is infuriating. And sadly, entirely predictable. WGI members, if you find any of your work in this database, please let us know.

Sometimes this is the best job in the world. It’s going to be wall to wall rom com around here writing a brand new series. Getting actual funding to write something has been a long time coming so am going to enjoy every single second.

When you should be leaving the house but get distracted by some very important business

Getting some help putting up the tree today

Cannot get my head around what’s happening in Dublin tonight. What have they done to the city?

The important @writersguildirl.bsky.social Zebbies prep (and cat fur removal) starts here #zebbies23

The greatest procrastination tool I’ve found yet is definitely fostering a tiny kitten.

Made it!

Okay, my attempt to get to Montreal to represent the Writers’ Guild of Ireland at the IAWG General Assembly take two. Two days after I first left my house for this trip. After an unmitigated shitshow in Dublin with Air Canada yesterday am back to my old fave Knock Airport.

If I’d had this account yesterday I could have entertained you all with my disastrous attempt at getting a flight to Montreal (thanks for nothing Air Canada) Today, two days after I actually left my house for this trip, let’s see how far I can get.