Aoife Doyle
@1adoyle.bsky.social
✒️ Irish Mythology-inspired feminist fantasies for MG & YA. Rep @lucyirvine93.
WM Children's Novel Award & PFD Queer Prize '22 Gaeilgeoir. Queer, ND, they/them. Professional nerd 😎🐲
WM Children's Novel Award & PFD Queer Prize '22 Gaeilgeoir. Queer, ND, they/them. Professional nerd 😎🐲
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Aoife Doyle
@1adoyle.bsky.social
· Nov 19
a man with long hair and a mustache is sitting in front of a wall and says `` no , there is too much . ''
Alt: Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya from The Princess Bride saying: Let me explain. No, there is too much, let me sum up.
media.tenor.com
✒️ MG, YA & more
🖌️ Newbie illustrator
🤩 Irish Mythology and Folklore nerd
💚 Fluent Irish speaker
📽️ Movie references are my first language
🏆 WriteMentor Children's Novel Award & Queer Fiction Prize 2022
📖 RevPit 2021
🤝 Rep: @lucyirvine93.bsky.social of PFD
Aoife pronounced EE-fah
May steal your 🐈⬛ 👀
🖌️ Newbie illustrator
🤩 Irish Mythology and Folklore nerd
💚 Fluent Irish speaker
📽️ Movie references are my first language
🏆 WriteMentor Children's Novel Award & Queer Fiction Prize 2022
📖 RevPit 2021
🤝 Rep: @lucyirvine93.bsky.social of PFD
Aoife pronounced EE-fah
May steal your 🐈⬛ 👀
In Cary Elwes' book about making The Princess Bride, Rob Reiner is introduced with a hug. He then says:
"It should be noted that all hugs from Rob are bear hugs."
What lovely memories to leave behind, and what wonderful, meaningful stories to have helped tell.
Ní fheicimid a leithéid arís 💔
"It should be noted that all hugs from Rob are bear hugs."
What lovely memories to leave behind, and what wonderful, meaningful stories to have helped tell.
Ní fheicimid a leithéid arís 💔
They all walked out. A few minutes later someone tapped me on the shoulder. It was Rob, saying he just wanted to say goodbye and how much he enjoyed our chat. I stood up to shake his hand and he gave me a big hug and said something so profoundly kind to me about something I shared with him.
December 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
In Cary Elwes' book about making The Princess Bride, Rob Reiner is introduced with a hug. He then says:
"It should be noted that all hugs from Rob are bear hugs."
What lovely memories to leave behind, and what wonderful, meaningful stories to have helped tell.
Ní fheicimid a leithéid arís 💔
"It should be noted that all hugs from Rob are bear hugs."
What lovely memories to leave behind, and what wonderful, meaningful stories to have helped tell.
Ní fheicimid a leithéid arís 💔
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Thank you, Rob Reiner. Rest in peace.
December 15, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Thank you, Rob Reiner. Rest in peace.
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Ireland should be doing more for Palestine, boycotting the genocidal state of Israel on every level: trade, sporting, and cultural links.
But RTE's stand on the Eurovision is still cause to be proud.
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But RTE's stand on the Eurovision is still cause to be proud.
share.google/O7eDraWZmvyf...
Ireland will not take part in next Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s inclusion
Meeting of European Broadcasting Union decided vote on Israel’s participation was not needed
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December 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Ireland should be doing more for Palestine, boycotting the genocidal state of Israel on every level: trade, sporting, and cultural links.
But RTE's stand on the Eurovision is still cause to be proud.
share.google/O7eDraWZmvyf...
But RTE's stand on the Eurovision is still cause to be proud.
share.google/O7eDraWZmvyf...
The passive language and obvious unsaid is infuriating. Still, STILL media spouts evasive crap like "despite disputes over its participation" rather than "due to their ongoing genocide and apartheid state criminality". #BoycottEurovision and throw a protesting Univision where Palestine headlines
Irish broadcaster explains its reason for pulling out of Eurovision over Israel's participation.
"It is unconscionable... given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there.”
Good to see a broadcaster putting humanity ahead of dollars.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
"It is unconscionable... given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there.”
Good to see a broadcaster putting humanity ahead of dollars.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands pull out after decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The passive language and obvious unsaid is infuriating. Still, STILL media spouts evasive crap like "despite disputes over its participation" rather than "due to their ongoing genocide and apartheid state criminality". #BoycottEurovision and throw a protesting Univision where Palestine headlines
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Creative pals, we need you! A group of us are running an auction to raise funds for the Emergency Response Rooms in Sudan. Sudanese people are dealing with the worst humanitarian crisis since records began. Can you donate mentoring/art/signed books etc? SIGN UP HERE: www.sudancoup.com/auction
Creatives4Sudan Fundraising Auction — Keep Eyes On Sudan
Creatives coming together to raise life-saving funds for the people escaping genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan
www.sudancoup.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Creative pals, we need you! A group of us are running an auction to raise funds for the Emergency Response Rooms in Sudan. Sudanese people are dealing with the worst humanitarian crisis since records began. Can you donate mentoring/art/signed books etc? SIGN UP HERE: www.sudancoup.com/auction
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17th-19th century Irish scribal abbreviations that look like text-speak: numeral 2 edition
("cróda", "ní fada", "damh")
("cróda", "ní fada", "damh")
November 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
17th-19th century Irish scribal abbreviations that look like text-speak: numeral 2 edition
("cróda", "ní fada", "damh")
("cróda", "ní fada", "damh")
Inconceivable!
On the other site, an 18-year-old Zohran canvasser described the legendary Wallace Shawn as "the actor who plays Dr. Sturgis on Young Sheldon" which is honestly adorable
November 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Inconceivable!
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Happy Halloween!! 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Happy Halloween!! 🎃
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Reject modernity, embrace tradition
October 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Reject modernity, embrace tradition
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“Are you wearing the-“
“The poorly but enthusiastically sculpted Samhain turnip earrings I made a few years ago? Yeah, I am.”
“The poorly but enthusiastically sculpted Samhain turnip earrings I made a few years ago? Yeah, I am.”
October 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
“Are you wearing the-“
“The poorly but enthusiastically sculpted Samhain turnip earrings I made a few years ago? Yeah, I am.”
“The poorly but enthusiastically sculpted Samhain turnip earrings I made a few years ago? Yeah, I am.”
Daylight savings needs to die
a cartoon of donald duck sleeping in a bed
Alt: a cartoon of donald duck rolling over in bed to glare generously off screen
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October 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Daylight savings needs to die
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The PSA from our school on the presidential election was perfection #speirgorm #aras25
October 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The PSA from our school on the presidential election was perfection #speirgorm #aras25
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1. "Rural Pursuits" sounds like a Jilly Cooper novel.
2. People (even rural ones) were giving out about fox hunting over a hundred years ago.
3. Cruelty-based sports aren't that popular, and people who live outside cities are crying out for good amenities.
4. What the actual fuck.
2. People (even rural ones) were giving out about fox hunting over a hundred years ago.
3. Cruelty-based sports aren't that popular, and people who live outside cities are crying out for good amenities.
4. What the actual fuck.
🗣️ “If a fox is being ripped limb from limb and is dying a slow and agonising death - how can you say you abhor animal cruelty?”
🗣️ “These are rural pursuits and have been for many, many years.”
Heather Humphreys discusses her support for fox hunting and hare coursing.
#TheBigInterview
🗣️ “These are rural pursuits and have been for many, many years.”
Heather Humphreys discusses her support for fox hunting and hare coursing.
#TheBigInterview
October 21, 2025 at 6:08 AM
1. "Rural Pursuits" sounds like a Jilly Cooper novel.
2. People (even rural ones) were giving out about fox hunting over a hundred years ago.
3. Cruelty-based sports aren't that popular, and people who live outside cities are crying out for good amenities.
4. What the actual fuck.
2. People (even rural ones) were giving out about fox hunting over a hundred years ago.
3. Cruelty-based sports aren't that popular, and people who live outside cities are crying out for good amenities.
4. What the actual fuck.
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Seeing as it's #IrishBookWeek, I've put together a Starter Pack of bricks 'n' mortar bookshops. Terrified I've forgotten someone obvious so please let me know of additions
go.bsky.app/G4kmxVq
go.bsky.app/G4kmxVq
October 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Seeing as it's #IrishBookWeek, I've put together a Starter Pack of bricks 'n' mortar bookshops. Terrified I've forgotten someone obvious so please let me know of additions
go.bsky.app/G4kmxVq
go.bsky.app/G4kmxVq
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👇Happening tomorrow!
A fabulous initiative from Blackrock Councillor @marthafanning.bsky.social - next Saturday at Urban Junction (just up the road from us) 👻🎃🧙♀️
October 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
👇Happening tomorrow!
More 👏 of 👏 this 👏
NEW: Extraordinary scenes in Amsterdam this afternoon (Sunday, Oct 5).
An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸
(🎥 Ahmed Zantac)
An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸
(🎥 Ahmed Zantac)
October 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
More 👏 of 👏 this 👏
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Manchán Magan devoted his life to enriching Irish culture. He was a man about whom you’d never hear a bad word said. Kind and generous and gentle. RIP
October 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Manchán Magan devoted his life to enriching Irish culture. He was a man about whom you’d never hear a bad word said. Kind and generous and gentle. RIP
Táim croíbhriste 😭
RTE news : Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55
www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
RTE news : Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55
www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55
The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed.
www.rte.ie
October 3, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Táim croíbhriste 😭
RTE news : Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55
www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
RTE news : Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55
www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
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Italy has moved me to tears for 3 days straight. Bravo ❤️
September 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Italy has moved me to tears for 3 days straight. Bravo ❤️
Cost-benefit analysis of the #BUIA scheme. More concrete evidence this should be embraced and expanded.
Please, government, be sound. Obey the Data. Support artists*. It, we, you – deserve it
*And apprentices, essential workers and, well, everyone but we can start small
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
Please, government, be sound. Obey the Data. Support artists*. It, we, you – deserve it
*And apprentices, essential workers and, well, everyone but we can start small
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
Basic Income for the Arts pilot produced over €100 million in Social and Economic Benefits
www.gov.ie
September 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Cost-benefit analysis of the #BUIA scheme. More concrete evidence this should be embraced and expanded.
Please, government, be sound. Obey the Data. Support artists*. It, we, you – deserve it
*And apprentices, essential workers and, well, everyone but we can start small
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
Please, government, be sound. Obey the Data. Support artists*. It, we, you – deserve it
*And apprentices, essential workers and, well, everyone but we can start small
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
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One of the more obvious signs of recent Cliff erosion - these fence posts were not dangling from the cliff less than two weeks ago.
Just a reminder that the Cliffs are very much a "work in progress".
County Clare, Ireland.
Just a reminder that the Cliffs are very much a "work in progress".
County Clare, Ireland.
September 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
One of the more obvious signs of recent Cliff erosion - these fence posts were not dangling from the cliff less than two weeks ago.
Just a reminder that the Cliffs are very much a "work in progress".
County Clare, Ireland.
Just a reminder that the Cliffs are very much a "work in progress".
County Clare, Ireland.
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Nearly 1 week to go...for Off the Scéal: Multilingual Open Mic Night series! All welcome. Including (performances in English).
#OpenMicNight #Multilingual
#OpenMicNight #Multilingual
September 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Nearly 1 week to go...for Off the Scéal: Multilingual Open Mic Night series! All welcome. Including (performances in English).
#OpenMicNight #Multilingual
#OpenMicNight #Multilingual
I'm recovering from a lil surgery, please send recs for pleasant nonsense to entertain me in my couch potato era
September 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I'm recovering from a lil surgery, please send recs for pleasant nonsense to entertain me in my couch potato era
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This competition closes soon! Take your shot! #KidlitUk
"Don't be scared to put yourself out there" - the words of the amazing #UV26 Honorary Chair @louiestowell.bsky.social
Take her advice before it's too late - competition closes this coming Monday.
undiscoveredvoices.com
@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social
Take her advice before it's too late - competition closes this coming Monday.
undiscoveredvoices.com
@scbwi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This competition closes soon! Take your shot! #KidlitUk
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Words are magic
September 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Words are magic