What a privilege to contribute, in a small way, to RTÉ’s coverage of President Connolly’s inauguration today. #aras25 #speirgorm

It's November so I'm allowed to quietly whisper the word #Christmas, right? Sneaking in between my #Folklore promos I also wanted to point towards a book based on archival research but cosily fictionalised as magical realism - I wrote the book I'd always wanted to read

On the eve of #aras25, I’m revising my chapter for the new edition of The Irish Presidency. A favourite detail: deliberations took place between 1938 & 1939 on an appropriate car that would give the president space to remove a top hat in a dignified way. The winner? A burgundy Chrysler limousine!

What a beautiful evening in #Salthill

Gorgeous photos of my little girl, taken by the incredibly talented Ciara Slattery of Smiley Boy Photography www.smileyboyphotography.com #dogphotography #donabate

Fab time in London with @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social to see #MeanGirls, the musical. So good!

Finished the #99kforcanines challenge in aid of Dogs Trust Ireland, and raised €380. A massive thank you to everyone who sponsored us. For anyone else who wants to contribute, there’s still time! Here’s the link: events.dogstrust.ie/fundraisers/...

Currently in #Nerja. Spent time at Playa del Carabeillo today; it’s the most stunning beach!

Happy Easter from these two cuties! #easter #cutedogs

Today, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ refer exclusively to 'biological sex', deciding that trans women are not legally women under the Equality Act. To all the trans women in the UK, we want you to know that we stand in solidarity with you. 🧵

Looking forward to doing the #99kforcanines challenge to raise money for Dogs Trust Ireland next month. Every dog deserves to have the life my spoiled puppers have!!

Saturday in #Salthill

Happy St Patrick’s Day! #stpatricksday

@colinmccarthy.bsky.social Colin!! So lovely to reconnect with you on here. How have you been??

In honour of #WorldBookDay, my favourite childhood book. it’s a series of stories about Haggerty O’Hare and his friends & their forest fun. Given the animals have identities, friendships & feelings, I sometimes wonder if it shaped my decision later in life to become vegetarian & then #vegan 🌱

Fun weekend in Manchester. With 24 seconds to spare, @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social and I are off to the University of Magic 🪄 #escaperoom

I love talking love-locks so Valentine's is BUSY. I've got 3 talks that week. Sign up to one if interested! HALH online 19:45 11 Feb eventbrite.co.uk/e/unlocking-... 14:30 12 Feb, Uni of Herts History & Folklore Society 18:00 13 Feb Portico, Manchester, in person theportico.org.uk/event-calend...

Happy place #salthill

Watching the waves is such a relaxing way to unwind after work #salthill

Salthill looking its usual fabulous self this evening.

Santa Paws ready! #christmaseve #santapaws #christmas2024