An absolutely fantastic week of study exchange in Leiria, Portugal for ATU Mayo Social Care students, together with their lecturer Dr Jarka Velartova. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social

Very proud of our @atumayo.bsky.social Outdoor Education graduate Georgia Macmillan who received an ATU alumni award yesterday for her dedicated work on Dark Skies. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @mayodarkskies.bsky.social @georgiamacmillan.bsky.social

Our annual Community Play day on the ATU Mayo Woodland Trail is designed for young children and is being held on Sunday 19th April 2026 from 12 noon to 2pm. Keep an eye on the weather and dress accordingly. Free event, no booking required. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social

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Some highlights from Food for Thought 2026, Afri’s annual hedge school-inspired gathering in partnership with 3rd-year Outdoor Education and History and Geography students at Atlantic Technological University. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=93zo...

Our Dept of Environmental Humanities & Social Sciences has been working with Coláiste Pobail Acla as part of the Business in the Community programme. The students participated in some activities in Achill led by students from our Outdoor and Environmental Education programme. @oflynnatu.bsky.social

An Intergenerational Cafe was launched at ATU Mayo by Dr Justin Kerr (VP Mayo campus) and Eileen O’Connor (Mayo County Council Age Friendly Coordinator). The initiative is funded by Rethink Ireland/Vodafone and is a collaboration between UL, University of Galway and studentvolunteer.ie.

Fourth year History & Geography students at the launch of their Women in History exhibition, prepared as part of a module with lecturer Niamh Hearns. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social

Met one of the Crawford alumni yesterday at our Connemara campus - Izzy Robinson completed Fine Art @mtu.ie and is now in final year with us @atu-ie.bsky.social doing Furniture Design and Manufacture - amazing work 💪🏻💪🏻

A great read for anyone interested in how the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network and the European Digital Innovation Hubs Network work together to provide companies with a clear route to explore, develop and implement new technologies. technologygateway.ie/articles/how... #EUinmyregion

On a glorious spring morning, enjoying one of the magnificent vistas of Connemara and Lough Corrib ☘️

Go hÍontach! Agus beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh go léir!! ☘️☘️

Dr Bernadette Cunningham will discuss the Annals of the Four Masters and its Mayo connections at @atumayo.bsky.social. All welcome. Lecture presented by our History & Geography programme in association with MHAS. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @b7cunningham.bsky.social

"Isibéal brings something truly special to Ring, not just a beautiful accent but our very first Irish language voice." Dave Ward, Managing Director of Ring in Europe #Gaeilge jrnl.ie/6981397t

Applied Social Care at ATU Mayo hosted a very successful Careers Event. The place was buzzing with energy, with a fantastic turnout of students and organisations engaging throughout the day. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

ATU Mayo General Nursing are hosting a cancer awareness event in Mayo County Library, Castlebar on Thursday 19th March from 11.30am-1.30pm. All welcome. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social

Sustainability in Action: the MET & Total Plastic Solution (TPS) Partnership. TPS a leader in injection moulding & precision engineering partnered with MET Technology Gateway to enhance its sustainability & reduce operational costs. Read more: technologygateway.ie/case-studies... #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺

In a challenging geopolitical and economic context, strengthening cross-border education is one of many urgent tasks that the EU’s next #MFF must address. 🔗 EUA’s response to the European Commission’s public consultation on the next long-term budget bit.ly/43SdIM9 #ErasmusPlus #HigherEdSky

Dr Michelle O’Sullivan Associate Professor from Dept of Work & Employment Studies, University of Limerick discusses demographic trends and their implications for HR at today’s HR seminar at ATU Mayo. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social

We are presenting our annual seminar for International Women's Day next Wednesday 4th March at 1pm. All welcome. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social

The inconvenient truth about artificial intelligence www.irishtimes.com/media/2026/0...

Renews your faith in humanity to see the number of donations made today🐝💛🖤 #speirgorm #spéirgorm

Lovely surprise to hear Oliver Callan discussing my piece on his show just now @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social Great to see the piece having such an impact with the public @rte.ie @oflynnatu.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social

There was a full house last night for Dr Gerard Moran’s excellent and thought-provoking talk on the workhouse in Castlebar. This talk was part of our History & Geography programme’s ongoing series with Mayo Historical and Archaeological Society. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social

The big one (biggest outside Dublin obvs) is back in #Ballina this year and this is a beaut of a tee is it not? 🌈 Registration opens tomorrow at noon at www.westofirelandwomensminimarathon.com for the measly sum of €25 Gis a share, g'wan ♥️

Enterprise Ireland provides a range of innovation funding supports to help Irish businesses turn new ideas into reality. Each support is carefully designed to address real industry needs and to match your stage of growth. technologygateway.ie/articles/ent...

County Sligo has all the trademarks of an adventurer’s paradise. Surfing at sunrise, scrambling up a ridge, cycling country roads, or simply wandering wherever the scenery pulls you — spring is the perfect time to dive into the county’s playground. www.choosesligo.com/adventure-in... #choosesligo

“Nobody in Ireland should be exposed to hate speech, bullying, or child sexual abuse images on X just to find out if their train is delayed” www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Fantastic workshop "Accelerating Change Together" with visiting academic Dr Isabel Rimanoczy, and a group of change accelerators in our community! A collaboration between ATU Mayo Rising group and our colleagues at ATU Sligo Power to Change project @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

The EU’s new paradigm of competitiveness must be considered in the much larger context of an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world. So, how can European universities build resilience and prepare for the future? 📔 https://bit.ly/49mTz4o

Jeremy Schewe, guest speaker to students on our History & Geography & Outdoor Education programmes, detailed the use of GIS to map and develop the Ireland West Camino. The Tochair Valley Community Network has been supporting Jeremy in the roll out of this route. @oflynnatu.bsky.social

One for our colleagues @atumayo.bsky.social 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

www.rte.ie/news/regiona... #birds

The Marine Institute is seeking the help of "citizen scientists" to track the movements of oystercatcher birds in Dundalk Bay.

Students from our Certificate in Community Development Practice travelled to UL today. They were welcomed by Dr Sindy Joyce, Department of Sociology and Margaret O’Brien from the Limerick Traveller Network to learn about Traveller participation in Higher Education @oflynnatu.bsky.social

Students from our Outdoor and Environmental Education programme recently enjoyed a few glorious days in Spain on the Costa Blanca in Spain honing their climbing skills. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social

EU-funded research shows how women drive socio-ecological innovation in agriculture. Using Living Labs across nine countries, researchers co-created evidence, tools and policy proposals to address structural barriers to women’s participation in rural decision-making & funding: link.europa.eu/J3j7HV

Thinking about applying for an Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher? This Q&A is a must-read for SMEs. Tara Heffernan, Gateway Manager at MiCRA answers the most common questions & explains what to expect when collaborating with our Network. technologygateway.ie/articles/unl... #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺

Congratulations to our Outdoor Education colleagues Stephen Hannon and Mairéad Cluskey on the publication of the seventh issue of Lasmuigh. The journal is available here: drive.google.com/file/d/1nSNb... @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

@atu-ie.bsky.social disengaged last week from X with immediate effect. My own personal account signposted a move to @bsky.app over twelve month ago. Starting to see movement from many organisations in Ireland now, I believe in the right direction.

‪ Explore the principles of the Sustainability Mindset with Dr Isabel Rimanoczy at ATU Mayo on 27th January 2026 from 2-5pm. Places are limited so please register by 20th January 2026. Book your free place here: forms.office.com/pages/respon... @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

Thinking about innovation? You don’t have to do it alone. We connect Irish business with 17 specialised R&D centres nationwide, helping companies of all sizes transform ideas into real-world products, processes and services. Reach out for more info: technologygateway.ie #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺

From start-ups & SMEs to large organisations, businesses that prioritise innovation are better equipped to stay competitive, respond to evolving customer needs and drive sustainable growth. Read 5 reasons why innovation should be a priority for 2026: technologygateway.ie/articles/top...

Outstanding action there @johnbreslin.com 💪

Great article by Una Mullaly in @irishtimes.com www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

Lovely to receive my copy of ‘Childhood and the Irish’ containing my chapter on soprano Margaret Burke Sheridan. With thanks to wonderful editor @salvadorryan.bsky.social. @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @wordwellbooks.bsky.social

Next week at ATU Mayo, we have Dr David McGuinness speaking about court tombs in Ireland. All welcome. Wednesday 10th December at 7.30pm. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social

ATU Mayo hosted Connection with Correction, a thoughtful and encouraging conference focused on the importance of the child–parent relationship, organised by Tusla’s Parenting Support Champions Project, with Applied Social Care students and lecturers @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

Are you interested in university staff development in learning & teaching? 📣 Applications for #STAFFDEV_EU Masterclass 3 are open 📆 Dates: 23-25 March 2026 📍 Location: Ruhr University Bochum Deadline to apply: 10 December More information: https://bit.ly/42JvKzP #highered #AcademicSky

If Ireland is to succeed into the future, “there needs to be a concerted effort to encourage graduates to stay here.” 👇 www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...