Catherine Gallagher
@catherinegallagher.bsky.social
PhD Student at Dublin City University. Researching Irish media & political comms response to Covid-19. Views mine. Disability rights = human rights
Achill/Dublin 🌊
Catherine Gallagher is an American historicist literary critic, and Victorianist, and is Professor Emerita of English at the University of California, Berkeley.
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Oh this is lovely Noreen, thank you 💚
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I Want Everything
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Brings my mind to this song:
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I wanna wallow in the gutters
I wanna galavant with kings
I want everything
I wanna cry beneath the covers
I wanna fight 'til the death tone rings
I want you and you alone
I want every pretty little thing I see
I want everything
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I wanna wallow in the gutters
I wanna galavant with kings
I want everything
I wanna cry beneath the covers
I wanna fight 'til the death tone rings
I want you and you alone
I want every pretty little thing I see
I want everything
I love all kinds of writing, especially poetry. I would love to hear of what you've read recently that drew you in and still makes you think?
This was the first poem I heard the late, great Macdara Woods recite in Achill 14 years ago. I think of it often #Spéirgorm 3/3
This was the first poem I heard the late, great Macdara Woods recite in Achill 14 years ago. I think of it often #Spéirgorm 3/3
breathing silver linings on Instagram: "Hi everyone. Long time, no speak (and not much write!). I hope you are doing well. It has been over a year since I shared a piece and I am amazed how much time ...
breathingsilverlinings on December 4, 2025: "Hi everyone. Long time, no speak (and not much write!). I hope you are doing well. It has been over a year since I shared a piece and I am amazed how much ...
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Nature, place, identity, season, recovery, the sea, a clearing, are all a part of what I am drawn to.
I hope to share some new pieces in the coming months. In the meantime, I shared a snippet on my Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DR2mcaZjMm...
#Spéirgorm 2/3
I hope to share some new pieces in the coming months. In the meantime, I shared a snippet on my Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DR2mcaZjMm...
#Spéirgorm 2/3
In my younger yrs, I wrote a lot creatively & shared it. I attended the Scoil Acla writers workshop for many yes which was the best thing I ever did. Time went on & new commitments took hold, as well a growing fear of exposure
I miss it though & I always say 'feel the fear & do it anyway!' 1/3
I miss it though & I always say 'feel the fear & do it anyway!' 1/3
thanks for this! definitely some nice bits there 🙏
Cheers, will check that out 😊
I am preparing what I'll do for Christmas shopping 🎄 I want to buy from Irish businesses as much as I can, but as affordable as I can. Everything is just so expensive now. Any suggestions for where to look? Especially for bath/shower bits, books, stationery, candles etc. TIA 🎁 #Spéirgorm
Go raibh míle!
Selling an accessible ticket (with free companion ticket) to see John Bishop tonight Wednesday 29th in the 3arena. They are available for below face-value. I am just not able to make it myself unfortunately! Message for more details 🎭 #ticketfairy #Speirgorm
Picturesque Mayo Island named eighth-most beautiful island in world
The Mayo Island features amongst islands such as Madeira, Sri Lanka and the Seychelles
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Pleased to see that Achill Island was ranked the 8th best island globally
Excited to head back home for a few weeks soon. My village is a little slice of beauty flying under the radar that doesn't tend to make the headlines - but still top tier 🌊
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#AchillIsland #Mayo #Spéirgorm
Excited to head back home for a few weeks soon. My village is a little slice of beauty flying under the radar that doesn't tend to make the headlines - but still top tier 🌊
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#AchillIsland #Mayo #Spéirgorm
Episode 2 (with Molly O'Leary)
Reader's Hour · Episode
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Very sad to hear about the passing of Paul Durcan - one of my favourite poets & whose work I am so fond of. Years ago on QFM, myself and Anna D'Alton discussed Durcan's work in the second episode of our show Reader's Hour open.spotify.com/episode/4kFC...
#poetry #pauldurcan #irishpoetry #Spéirgorm
#poetry #pauldurcan #irishpoetry #Spéirgorm
That time again for my monthly post on here 😂 I sustained quite a nasty injury to my ankle. April was all about ice packs, resting and tunes 🙌
New and some rediscovered tracks ✨
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New and some rediscovered tracks ✨
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MARCH '25
Playlist · Caitríona Ní Ghallchobhair · 15 items
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That time again to share my March playlist ☘️ I finished the month with a badly sprained ankle. Bad enough to cancel my trip to Copenhagen, I was supposed to fly today. Swings & roundabouts 😂
Happy though to be recovering with some ☀️ & the grand stretch 😎 #Spéirgorm
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Happy though to be recovering with some ☀️ & the grand stretch 😎 #Spéirgorm
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I'm going to be in #Copenhagen soon for the first time. Any suggestions on things to see or do, especially anything a lil off the beaten track? Also any tips on getting around, making the trip accessible would be most welcome 🇩🇰
I know there's a drop in temp, but I had to wear my sunglasses for my driving lesson this morning. So that's good enough for me ☀️ #Spéirgorm
I seem to have fallen down an algorithmic rabbit hole of content about space, planets etc. And finding it really interesting! I'm a humanities/social sciences lady through & through, but would be open to #podcast & #documentary recommendations where I can get a better understanding 🌌💫
Welcome to My World (Catherine Gallagher) | Midwest Documentaries
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creative writing (not much time for that right now!), activism, and my commitment to my education.
I've just learned that the episode was made available to listen back: shorturl.at/kPs6t
#Spéirgorm #Speirgorm
I've just learned that the episode was made available to listen back: shorturl.at/kPs6t
#Spéirgorm #Speirgorm
Slightly different post. Some time ago, in May 2023, I sat down with Tommy Marren from Midwest Radio. I was asked to participate in their documentary series, 'Welcome to My World'.
I talk about growing up in Achill, navigating life as a disabled child & teenager, grief & loss in my family 1/2
I talk about growing up in Achill, navigating life as a disabled child & teenager, grief & loss in my family 1/2
Bubblegum brain
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Oh that's cool! Grand stretch playlist and hand sewing sounds like a great combo ☀️
Ah, Bubble gum brain is cheesy early 00s pop I put on for cleaning or packing/unpacking to give me motivation 😂 open.spotify.com/playlist/1sG...
Ah, Bubble gum brain is cheesy early 00s pop I put on for cleaning or packing/unpacking to give me motivation 😂 open.spotify.com/playlist/1sG...
Dec '24 / Jan '25
Playlist · Caitríona Ní Ghallchobhair · 22 items
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A quiet hobby I've had for 10+ yrs is making playlists, specifically monthly playlists! And other ones for 'gentle brain food', songs that feel like 'the grand stretch' or, if you fancy, 'bubblegum brain'
This month I cheated a bit & combined Dec & Jan #Spéirgorm
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This month I cheated a bit & combined Dec & Jan #Spéirgorm
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A DPO representing disabled postgraduates & early career researchers in Ireland
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#Disability #HigherEducation #PostgraduateEducation #Accessibility #PhD 3/3
#Disability #HigherEducation #PostgraduateEducation #Accessibility #PhD 3/3
When it comes to inclusive postgraduate education in Ireland. This is proof that constructive advocacy can bring about positive impact and why it is always essential to consult/collaborate with disabled people in a meaningful way, across all sectors. 2/3
An important milestone as part of a group I am involved with, NDPAC (National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee). Very welcome inclusion of proposals in the Programme for Government regarding better support for postgrad students in Ireland. We have fast become a leading voice 1/3
I spent Christmas & New Year's at home on the Rock 🌊 I've not been able to spend much time there over the last couple of years, so made up for lost time! I got to finally show my partner some sights as we're now able to spin around 🚗 It was the reset I needed. Happy new year 💫 #Achill #Spéirgorm
Beautiful 😍 hope you have a lovely Christmas and a well deserved break!
Ah, tis yourself! Thanks be to jhaysus, I'm happy to hear that 🥰
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Today is 2024-12-14, the sun sets at 16:05:46 and the grand auld stretch tonight was 00 mins and 03 secs. #GrandStretch #TheGrandStretchIsBack