Diarmuid Kennedy
@diarmuidkennedy.bsky.social
Jaded book wrangler, Belfast.
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Edwyn Collins : Manchester Albert Hall: Live review 'the masterful songwriter held the audience in the palm of his hands and every song that he announced was greeted like a much loved old friend with a heartwarming joy' louderthanwar.com/edwyn-collin... via @louderthanwar @edwyncollins.bsky.social
Edwyn Collins Tonight is, of course, a celebration.
Tonight is, of course, a celebration.
louderthanwar.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Edwyn Collins : Manchester Albert Hall: Live review 'the masterful songwriter held the audience in the palm of his hands and every song that he announced was greeted like a much loved old friend with a heartwarming joy' louderthanwar.com/edwyn-collin... via @louderthanwar @edwyncollins.bsky.social
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Handsworth legend Apache Indian is everything Robert Jenrick claims to want — he’s a symbol of the diversity of modern Britain.
But instead of celebrating voices like his, our leaders cling to Union Jacks like toddlers at a funfair.
My piece in today’s Observer👇
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
But instead of celebrating voices like his, our leaders cling to Union Jacks like toddlers at a funfair.
My piece in today’s Observer👇
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Apache Indian could teach Jenrick a thing or two about in...
Growing up in diverse Birmingham defined my world view. What other city could have inspired Apache Indian’s mash-up?
observer.co.uk
October 12, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Handsworth legend Apache Indian is everything Robert Jenrick claims to want — he’s a symbol of the diversity of modern Britain.
But instead of celebrating voices like his, our leaders cling to Union Jacks like toddlers at a funfair.
My piece in today’s Observer👇
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
But instead of celebrating voices like his, our leaders cling to Union Jacks like toddlers at a funfair.
My piece in today’s Observer👇
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
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When the PSNI were over arresting peaceful protesters in London, loyalist terror groups with 12,500+ members threatened terror attacks for using this island's native tongue. No COBRA meetings, no British reporting, nothing.
Irish language group calls for all parties to condemn UDA and UVF threats to burn Belfast council facilities over language proposals
A leading Irish language organisation has called for all parties to condemn threats from the UVF and UDA saying they would carry out an arson campaign against Belfast City Council property displaying ...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 4:23 AM
When the PSNI were over arresting peaceful protesters in London, loyalist terror groups with 12,500+ members threatened terror attacks for using this island's native tongue. No COBRA meetings, no British reporting, nothing.
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Today - along with colleagues from Ulster University UCU and regional @ucu.org.uk representatives - we had a productive meeting with @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social, the Minister for the Economy in the Executive, about a sustainable and accountable Higher Education sector for Northern Ireland.
September 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Today - along with colleagues from Ulster University UCU and regional @ucu.org.uk representatives - we had a productive meeting with @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social, the Minister for the Economy in the Executive, about a sustainable and accountable Higher Education sector for Northern Ireland.
In Newtownards no less
August 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
In Newtownards no less
Thought this was remembering the relief of Derry, not relieving yourself on Derry www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Apprentice Boys apologise after some members urinate near homes
The loyal order says it will try to identify the men involved in the incident in Londonderry on Saturday.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Thought this was remembering the relief of Derry, not relieving yourself on Derry www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Temu - it's like you can read my mind. I want it.
August 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Temu - it's like you can read my mind. I want it.
QUB staff and students have access to Adam Matthew’s Church Missionary Society Periodicals until 19th August 2025. ow.ly/bMZa50WANhZ @qubhistory.bsky.social
Church Missionary Society Periodicals
QUB staff and students have trial access to Adam Matthew’s Church Missionary Society Periodicals until 19th August 2025.
ow.ly
August 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
QUB staff and students have access to Adam Matthew’s Church Missionary Society Periodicals until 19th August 2025. ow.ly/bMZa50WANhZ @qubhistory.bsky.social
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Our latest branch newsletter has just been published (you’ll have to sign into your QUB account to access): sway.cloud.microsoft/InbEyCsvRbWA...
sway.cloud.microsoft
August 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Our latest branch newsletter has just been published (you’ll have to sign into your QUB account to access): sway.cloud.microsoft/InbEyCsvRbWA...
Discovered this @scannerdot.com CD stuck in Max Richter's "Sleep" box set for some reason. Listened to it now - what a gem!
August 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Discovered this @scannerdot.com CD stuck in Max Richter's "Sleep" box set for some reason. Listened to it now - what a gem!
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Nice to see Goldsprings LOL are getting sensitive about glorifying devisive individuals 🙄 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
July 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Nice to see Goldsprings LOL are getting sensitive about glorifying devisive individuals 🙄 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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What other city in the world would allow a 20ft bonfire to be constructed in a residential area, next to a power station that supplies hospitals? And where else would the police refuse to remove it because of threats by paramilitaries?
Only in Belfast
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Only in Belfast
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Belfast police refuse to help dismantle loyalist bonfire on site containing asbestos
Sinn Féin has said failing to tear down pyre would be victory for mob rule, but PSNI says intervention carries more risk
www.theguardian.com
July 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
What other city in the world would allow a 20ft bonfire to be constructed in a residential area, next to a power station that supplies hospitals? And where else would the police refuse to remove it because of threats by paramilitaries?
Only in Belfast
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Only in Belfast
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Come on Broadsheets. You've wheeled out all your fawning old hacks, how about just one, *one* hatchet job on Oasis and the dreadful Eavis clan? Im not offering. I've done my bit. One. Just one. One, just one ( goes on forever)
July 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Come on Broadsheets. You've wheeled out all your fawning old hacks, how about just one, *one* hatchet job on Oasis and the dreadful Eavis clan? Im not offering. I've done my bit. One. Just one. One, just one ( goes on forever)
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There are 2 BTL comments after the Graun's Oasis live review. One makes the Baudrillardian point that Oasis never really existed (true). The other says that people just really really like Oasis ( also true). These two points sum it all up for me: Oasis don't exist and people really really like them.
July 5, 2025 at 8:43 AM
There are 2 BTL comments after the Graun's Oasis live review. One makes the Baudrillardian point that Oasis never really existed (true). The other says that people just really really like Oasis ( also true). These two points sum it all up for me: Oasis don't exist and people really really like them.
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pretty shitty that young people now have to learn with both a 24/7 torrent of entertainment microtargeted to their neuroses in their pocket and a learning environment full of chirpy little prompts to press a button and fake their homework so they can spend a little more time in the neurosis torrent
June 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
pretty shitty that young people now have to learn with both a 24/7 torrent of entertainment microtargeted to their neuroses in their pocket and a learning environment full of chirpy little prompts to press a button and fake their homework so they can spend a little more time in the neurosis torrent
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this is the new Bluesky account for venerable rock band Shriekback who are still knocking em out...
shriekback.com/store is where the band's entire back catalogue is for sale.
You may also want to get on the band's mailing list at shriekback.com
and there's a new album you can't buy yet
MONUMENT.
shriekback.com/store is where the band's entire back catalogue is for sale.
You may also want to get on the band's mailing list at shriekback.com
and there's a new album you can't buy yet
MONUMENT.
March 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
this is the new Bluesky account for venerable rock band Shriekback who are still knocking em out...
shriekback.com/store is where the band's entire back catalogue is for sale.
You may also want to get on the band's mailing list at shriekback.com
and there's a new album you can't buy yet
MONUMENT.
shriekback.com/store is where the band's entire back catalogue is for sale.
You may also want to get on the band's mailing list at shriekback.com
and there's a new album you can't buy yet
MONUMENT.
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www.cherryred.co.uk/luke-haines-...
The new Haines and Buck album. 'Going Down To The River...To Blow My Mind'. Out in July. Vinyl/CD/Digital.
The new Haines and Buck album. 'Going Down To The River...To Blow My Mind'. Out in July. Vinyl/CD/Digital.
Luke Haines & Peter Buck: Going Down To The River...To Blow My Mind, CD Edition
• The third in the 'psychiatric trilogy' of albums by Luke Haines (The Auteurs, The Servants, Black Box Recorder) and Peter Buck (R.E.M).
• Recorded in Portland Oregon, USA foot-down-to-the- floor- t...
www.cherryred.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
www.cherryred.co.uk/luke-haines-...
The new Haines and Buck album. 'Going Down To The River...To Blow My Mind'. Out in July. Vinyl/CD/Digital.
The new Haines and Buck album. 'Going Down To The River...To Blow My Mind'. Out in July. Vinyl/CD/Digital.
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New music from Peter Buck and Luke Haines—Going Down to the River to Blow My Mind! More at the link.
www.cherryred.co.uk/luke-haines-...
www.cherryred.co.uk/luke-haines-...
March 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
New music from Peter Buck and Luke Haines—Going Down to the River to Blow My Mind! More at the link.
www.cherryred.co.uk/luke-haines-...
www.cherryred.co.uk/luke-haines-...
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Had a great day attending the CONUL Teaching and Learning 2025 seminar listening to brilliant talks about how librarians are collaborating with colleagues and working together to support each other and library users. #CONULTL25
March 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Had a great day attending the CONUL Teaching and Learning 2025 seminar listening to brilliant talks about how librarians are collaborating with colleagues and working together to support each other and library users. #CONULTL25
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That's a wrap on #CONULTL25 and a celebratory (soft) drink has been had.
Thank you to everyone who attended and made the day a success, to all our speakers for their great talks, as well as the Long Room Hub for hosting.
We'll see you again soon!
Thank you to everyone who attended and made the day a success, to all our speakers for their great talks, as well as the Long Room Hub for hosting.
We'll see you again soon!
March 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
That's a wrap on #CONULTL25 and a celebratory (soft) drink has been had.
Thank you to everyone who attended and made the day a success, to all our speakers for their great talks, as well as the Long Room Hub for hosting.
We'll see you again soon!
Thank you to everyone who attended and made the day a success, to all our speakers for their great talks, as well as the Long Room Hub for hosting.
We'll see you again soon!
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Our third afternoon talk at #CONULTL25 is by Áine Ni Bharáin of @mulibrary.bsky.social , speaking on library collaboration supporting LGBTQIA+ in the University
March 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Our third afternoon talk at #CONULTL25 is by Áine Ni Bharáin of @mulibrary.bsky.social , speaking on library collaboration supporting LGBTQIA+ in the University
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Digital Duplicates. Chatbots trained on thought by their creators. #CONULTL25
March 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Digital Duplicates. Chatbots trained on thought by their creators. #CONULTL25
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Our keynote for #CONULTL25 is Dr John Danaher, from University of Galway, with his talk titled "Generative AI: Three encounters and their moral lessons".
March 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Our keynote for #CONULTL25 is Dr John Danaher, from University of Galway, with his talk titled "Generative AI: Three encounters and their moral lessons".