Dr Shauna Gilligan
@shaunagilligan.bsky.social
510 followers 470 following 100 posts
Writer, Educator, Feminist, full of heart, cats, literacy for all. Awards incl Jack Harte Bursary 2025 and 2024 Brigid1500. Latest Pub: Co-editor of anthology of art & writing https://www.kennys.ie/shop/fire-brigid-and-the-sacred-feminine-9781851323289
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
Reposted by Dr Shauna Gilligan
Expect Fine Gael and the establishment to pull out all the stops over the next week in trying to smear Catherine Connolly, who has almost 2x the support of Humpheys.

Thankfully, most people are able see through it.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Catherine Connolly holds commanding lead in presidential election race, new poll shows
But almost half of voters say they ‘do not feel represented by any of the candidates’
www.irishtimes.com
Reposted by Dr Shauna Gilligan
According to PEN America, Florida is No. 1 for book removals and restrictions in public schools for the third year in a row.

"There are no upsides to banning books ever," says PEN America Florida Program Coordinator Sophia Brown www.wlrn.org/the-florida-...
How does Florida rank when it comes to school book removals?
On "The Florida Roundup," we dive into the debate regarding school book removals across the Sunshine State.
www.wlrn.org
Reposted by Dr Shauna Gilligan
The neurologist Oliver Sacks found that the social-media era resembles a neurological catastrophe on a gigantic scale.
The Machine Stops
The neurologist Oliver Sacks on steam engines, smartphones, and fearing the future.
www.newyorker.com
Reposted by Dr Shauna Gilligan
Catherine Connolly skipped parts of Ulysses #Smearthebejaysus #Smearthebejaysis
Reposted by Dr Shauna Gilligan
Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com
Reposted by Dr Shauna Gilligan
Unbound Voices: Samira Mohyeddin in Conversation with PEN International.

Samira Mohyeddin (@smohyeddin.bsky.social) talks with Mahi Ramakrishnan, President of PEN Malaysia, about displacement, book bans & gender based violence.

Watch the full series: www.pen-international.org/unbound-voices
Reposted by Dr Shauna Gilligan
Asking people to pay for goods would kill the shoplifting industry ...
Reposted by Dr Shauna Gilligan
‘Industries’, which rely on theft, are better known as criminal concerns. Fortunately this form of lawlessness is illegal in the EU. Companies indulging in it should be putting many billions aside for the fines. Copyright theft is illegal & artists’ bodies are tracking it.
Awful to hear this. Attended a lovely book launch and reading there with @arlenhouse.bsky.social yesterday afternoon. Such a wonderful community space as well as bookshop. Please support @booksupstairs.bsky.social and buy books from them.
This is horrendous. One of my favourite book shops. Buy some books from them in support.
‘Really shocking’: Independent Dublin bookstore damaged in arson attack
Three bright green succulents set in a garden of green. Layers of beauty and complexity. Paying a small bit of attention to nature helps the mind in these difficult times.
Bright green catcti-like plant with water droplets, set in a garden of green
Reposted by Dr Shauna Gilligan
Terrible news from Manchester. The attacks on Heaton Park Synagogue’s congregation are utterly horrific. Thinking of the bereaved families & those recovering in hospital. Antisemitism, Islamophobia & hatred, based on religion, are despicable. Condolences to Manchester.
Manchester synagogue stabbing LIVE: Two dead and suspect killed in terror attack
Officers are in attendance outside Heaton Park synagogue following an incident during Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Reposted by Dr Shauna Gilligan
On #NationalTreeDay it’s shocking to think that a Clearfell License has been sought for Massy’s Wood. This gem has Bhutan pine, West Himalayan spruce, western hemlock, cedars, limes and an amazing giant sequoia. #trees #biodiversity
Join us! Rosemary Jenkinson, Ger Reidy, Celia de Fréine, @alisonwellswriter.bsky.social, TCArkle read from new work @arlenhouse.bsky.social 50 years celebration @booksupstairs.bsky.social Sunday 5th October at 4pm!
covers of four books which will be launched at Books Upstairs bookshop 5th October