#belfast needs to have a conversation about how we allow the name of a colonial psychopath like Arthur Chichester to still adorn our streets. ‘We spare none of what quality or sex soever, and it has bred much terror in the people.’

Excited to announce this upcoming gig in Belfast’s Duncairn Arts Centre with the award-winning Ryan Molloy, Ben Castle and special guest Cathal O’Curráin! Bígí linn! Ticket link: theduncairn.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Call for papers from @birzeit.bsky.social for forthcoming conference on The Palestinians and the genocidal War on Gaza.

I’m really disappointed to see Catherine Martin lose her seat. A revolutionary Arts Minister, the best since Michael D. #GE24

Brilliant to experience the live college sports band experience up close at the #friendshipfour in old Belfast town. Band of @merrimackcollege.bsky.social during the period break.

Irish language rap group Kneecap has won a discrimination case over the British govt's refusal to award them an arts grant

Bhí Altan linn i nDámh Chruinne Éireann inné! Mighty to have these legends working with our students! @unioflimerick.bsky.social

Trad Music 🧵 This year is the 300th anniversary of the most important Irish book you’ve never heard of: first Irish publication of Irish music, The Neals’ ‘A Collection of the most celebrated Irish Tunes proper for the violin, German Flute or Hautboy (Dublin, 1724). Why is this important? Read on…

First post on BlueSky of happy recent music times with Ryan and Ben. Here’s to building a good community in this new space.