@claireoconnell.bsky.social from @irishtimes.com has published a wonderful interview with 2025 Hamilton Speaker Kip Thorne, ahead of the Hamilton Lecture this Thursday. The lecture is sold out but a recording will be available soon on the RIA website Read it here: www.irishtimes.com/science/spac...

“Ireland has supported me at every stage of my career” AMBER’s Prof Valeria Nicolosi discusses her career in Ireland & the Global Talent Ireland Programme with @researchireland.ie & @claireoconnell.bsky.social ambercentre.ie/ireland-has-... #GlobalTalentIreland #materialsscience #advancedmaterials

Read all about the work of CÚRAM Investigator Dr Catalina Vallejo Giraldo to enhance biomaterial design and functionalization to improve neurooncology therapies in @irishtimes.com w/ @claireoconnell.bsky.social. Read more at tinyurl.com/3hknmv8y. @researchireland.ie @uniofgalwaymag.bsky.social

Utterly insane that the fate of millions, even billions of living people is forever handcuffed to the whims of a handful of belligerent idiots with a God complex playing Jenga with humanity for personal gain during the blink of an eye that they're on this planet. The sheer pointlessness of it all.

Finally watched Sinners, whose main message seems to be that Irish people appreciate good music but are not always sensitive to local norms in their desire to join a rollicking party

“i asked chat gpt” “i asked grok” Jeeves would kill you where you stand

I think of this very short film quite often youtu.be/o_XaJdDqQA0

"Limerick Junction"

Was just playing Lady Madonna on the piano and from the other side of the room my daughter asks: ‘oh is that She’s Electric at a different speed?’ And now I cannot unhear it and I think I need to let Macca know 🙃

Best of luck to the young fella and the 140,000 or so students doing state exams in Ireland - brilliant to get LC25 underway!

On Friday for #WorldMSDay we highlighted the work of Dr Una FitzGerald at CÚRAM, who for over 25 years has researched the disease & how lab discoveries could help people living with the chronic condition. Read her conversation with @claireoconnell.bsky.social here lnkd.in/eXGverk5

There won’t be a something somethinged in the wee county tonight. An Lú abú! 🎉 #Louth #GAA #Spèirgorm

Have to say I smile a little when during the Irish-language coverage of Pope Francis, because the words Pápa Prionsias just sound so lovely

Happy Birthday @president.ie

👋 Last week we introduced the 6 finalists for ENGAGE 2025…Now it’s time to meet our host & judges! 🎤 MC: @claireoconnell.bsky.social 🧠Judges: @Stephen Flanagan, Joan Mahon, Kate Gajewska Open to the public join us this Wed April 16 at 5pm in person or online⬇️ 🔗 bit.ly/3EUekHj #AccessibleScience

🌼 Today, 🇮🇪 turns yellow with the Irish Cancer Society to bring hope, support & progress against cancer. We’re proud & grateful to receive €1M annually from them to fund life-saving cancer trials. 💛 bit.ly/3Y6u8NY #Daffodi#DaffodilDay2025n

Today is the Irish Cancer Society's #DaffodilDay! 💛 The Beaumont RCSI Irish Cancer Society Lung Outreach Programme advancing lung cancer care in Ireland is made possible thanks to support from Daffodil Day. Donate at cancer.ie to go ALL IN against cancer.

Sharing so people can help support this family #HLH gofund.me/5db04ed9

#severance is renewed for Season 3. #PraiseKier and Tim Cook. film still #67 Choreography & Merriment

Severance. So many questions.

@irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social is there an effective way to report when a driver almost knocks a cyclist off their bike on the road and then shouts abuse at them? There is a lot of rage wrapped up in cars out there ☹️

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

For the day that’s in it #paddynotpatty #stpatricksday

Anois teacht an Earraigh le Misneach

Rest in peace Pat Ingoldsby, a true Dublin character. May your crossing be easy.

An icon www.rte.ie/entertainmen...

You’ve been murdered. Who do you want on the case?

Aw this is so sad. He was generous with his excellent wisdom, and I quote him all the time in training sessions about how to communicate research clearly. A really lovely and talented person. RIP

Word of the Day is ‘bayard’ (16th century): one who has the supreme self-confidence of ignorance.

Happy Imbolc 🌱

Definitely AI-generated. Or maybe HB-generated? 🤪

Weather model 18z updates rolling out and they are bad news. They increase the wind gusts even a little more with more areas in Midlands forecast to see gusts of 170kmh. #StormÉowyn is going to leave a serious mark!

Storm #Eowyn will have gusts 100 mph + on Ireland’s west coast building waves offshore to 50 feet. With likely record low pressure of 936 mb for the area. Be safe! And a rare event… @NOAA Hurricane Hunters will fly in to gather data.

Has anyone else gone into full nesting mode ahead of this storm? Have already made a lasagne, cinnamon buns and fruit crumble and am about to roast a chicken.

Someone is having a loaf at #cherrytomatobridge

Social media is changing the game for #gambling #marketing. Discover how young people consume #sports content and the role of #influencers in our latest #podcast episode. Listen now by searching #ADAPTRadio wherever you get your podcasts: soundcloud.com/theadaptcentre

So sorry to hear that Professor Eleanor Maguire has died. Her study about 'The Knowledge' and brain changes in London taxi drivers was huge. Talked to her briefly for this piece back when she was made a fellow of the Royal Society (see panel): www.irishtimes.com/news/science...

Northern lights starting to glow in Sligo

Happy new year from a many-weathered Sligo ❤️

Now listen up. Words to live by in 2025 (and beyond). Be the light.

He was an inspiration. May he rest in peace.

Dishwasher must think it is Covid lockdown again at this stage 🫣

Public Service Announcement: It’s Friday.

Lovely morning for it and a great cause #goalmile www.facebook.com/Termonfeckin...

so apt and for some reason, my immediate thought is “it’d be nice to print and hang it up in the lab"

@tcddublin.bsky.social and @adaptcentre.bsky.social have announced the establishment of the AI Accountability Lab which will be led by Dr Abeba Birhane, Research Fellow in the ADAPT Research Ireland Centre. Read here: researchireland.ie/news/adapt-researcher-to-lead-ai-accountability-lab/ #AI

Word of the morning is ‘williwaw’ (19th century): a sudden violent squall or a toppling gust of wind. Goes well with ‘thunderplump’: a sudden downpour that soaks you to the skin in seconds.

I am already in stitches/welling up at these clips, not sure I will even be able for tonight #latelatetoyshow

They did it! What. A. Win! Na Fianna abú 🤩🤩🤩

Hon Na Fianna! It is all worth celebrating! Great piece by @malachyclerkin.bsky.social @irishtimes.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic...