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(Dr) Rena Maguire
@justrena.bsky.social
Archaeologist. Research Fellow. Iron Age and early medieval material culture .Horses and sharp pointy things, mostly. "Ain't nothin' like me - except me" (Raccoon, 2014). Usually optimistic even if cynical. She/her/thon wan. Personal views only
I dont think ive ever seen any presidential Thanksgiving message as bitter, ugly and frankly insane. Those who think thats acceptable or desireable are lost souls.
November 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
If you missed all the winners of the Irish Book Awards last night, scroll up through the thread below⤵️
The WINNER of the 2025 Library Association of Ireland Author of the Year is...

@elainefeeney.bsky.social

#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
November 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
A new book coming this week from the National Museum of Ireland and Wordwell, this really beautiful work on Irish Ceramics by Aisling Molloy.
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
"You seem happier"

Thanks, I deleted all my emails and went to look at birds instead.
November 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Christ almighty, but the right are permanently wrong
St Francis be like...
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Only genetically( mostly) Scottish, and even I know Nov 30!
NEW: A national survey has revealed that almost four in 10 Scots are unable to identify the date of St Andrew’s Day

🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
November 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Obviously we dont do Thanksgiving here, but I'll tell you what - I'm mad thankful for knowing so many of you on here. I'm also thankful for doing what I love, even if the pay is awful lol
November 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Its always nice to see the actual hard copy !
November 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Wow this is clever!
What do you get when you mix the best selling single of the king of pop with the lately departed queen of MAGA?

This is what we get: a parody of Billie Jean about #mtg #maga #marjorietaylorgreene 🎶🕺

youtu.be/Xr0_HN9KNCs
"MTG Has Broken Cover" - Marsh Family parody of "Billie Jean" by MJ about Marjorie Taylor Greene
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
18 months ago University of Galway was honouring Palestinian human rights defender Shawan Jabarin of Al-Haq with a distinguished alumni award.

Now honorary doctorates are being refused because of ongoing links between the University and the complicit Technion Institute.

www.rte.ie/news/connach...
Third person refuses doctorate from University of Galway
A third person has turned down an honorary doctorate that was due to be conferred by the University of Galway, at a ceremony tomorrow.
www.rte.ie
November 27, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Today i unfriended someone on social media who was relishing a trip to Israel. I had tried to be adult and listen to their terfystuff, but this was a step too far. :(
November 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
You can say "I'm not political" and kid yourself that that will keep the boots of the tyrant's thugs off your neck.
But those who are not interested in politics learn sooner or later that politics is nevertheless interested in them.
November 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
idiot guy: i'm like the wolf i'm stalking my prey alone through the forest and being raw as fuck even if i'm in a group i'm the alpha
actual wolf: i love my friends so much!!! i love to romp and kiss my bros and work together as a family <3 awooo etc etc have you seen the puppies oh my god come see
November 26, 2025 at 2:17 AM
All my marking is now done.

Bled out, in a happy way. My class were dazzling little stars, each and all.

And im wondering how many Xmas stockings in Munster will have @aidanosullivan.bsky.social et als White Book 2nd edition in them! The library copies obviously took a battering lol
November 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM
@prehistorian.bsky.social

Not gonna ID them, but this from one of my students :)
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?

This could be interesting. Messy but interesting....
November 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Limerick would like you to know its well and ready for the festive season.
November 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
When thr kindest of ladies youve been staying with has left a hot water bottle in your bed on your return from the wilds of North Munster. And you have a mini teensy Xmas tree as a bedside lamp.
Felt like i was 8 again
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Ending this semester on a potentially teary high.

Hugs from students and one of them asking "are you taking us next semester because the way you did this was brilliant" ( not something im used to hearing, if Im honest ).
a couple of girls hugging each other with the words awkward hug above them .
ALT: a couple of girls hugging each other with the words awkward hug above them .
media.tenor.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Tomorrow is my last day of teaching this semester.

Glad as I need a wee rest from travel but also sad to be missing Mary I, the students and Treaty City herself.
November 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Blink and you miss the cloud which is the large Little Egret ij a tree!
November 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
What gets washed up from the flooded river which has its source in @hookland.bsky.social ? The sodden baby doll, tangled in the grasses and reeds. Not all versions of Moses in the bulrishes end happily...
November 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
"Oh, your car got mags that be dippy dippy dope
But the whole damn nation got the same
Honey only flock to the bee that's the Pope
Not the President with government lame. So you can be the President
(Kick it)
I'd rather be the Pope"
She'd go "Aon focal, da focal, two focal eile, And I not knowing no focal at all
She'd go "Aon focal, da focal, two focal eile And I not knowing no focal at all
November 23, 2025 at 7:45 AM
When i was young, wild and had no joints held together with sellotape and elastic bands, I was fearless on horseback. I remember how it felt to confidently jump, to gallop ( crosscountry was my passion then ), heart flying as high as a hawk in a summer sky.
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM