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Ellen Dillon @drnollid.bsky.social · Jul 19

It's embarrassing to all of us that this shite soundbite generator gets to parade around with the mantle of expertise here.

Imagine treating 'the amount of homes that are being built now' as the fixed number in this equation and expecting not to be ridden out of town on a rail.

Shamim Malekmian @shamimmalekmian.bsky.social · Jul 19

This really makes it sound like people are just statistics.

David McWilliams
@davidmcw
Morning!

Here's some clear numbers on housing, immigration and house prices. Put very simply, the rate of immigration will have to be halved at least for there to be any hope of stabilising house prices, given the amount of homes that are being built now.

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Irish Writers Centre @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social · Jul 14

We are delighted to announce the awardees of the 2025 Annaghmakerrig Residencies! 🎉

The five selected writers are:

▪️ Emily Cooper
▪️ Emer Lyons
▪️ Rosa Mäkelä
▪️ Afric McGlinchey
▪️ Nuala O’Connor @nualaoconnor.bsky.social

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Molly Hennigan @mollyh.bsky.social · Jul 9

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Our Art of Poetry interview with Fanny Howe

YouTube video by The Paris Review

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Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · Jul 9

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The Stinging Fly @stingingfly.bsky.social · Jul 9

Fantastic review for Every One Still Here in @theguardian.com The collection is out now across UK with @grantabooks.bsky.social 📚

More readers for Liadan Ní Chuinn’s brilliant and important work! 💚

Book is also forthcoming in US with @fsgbooks.bsky.social 🙌

🔗 www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...

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Molly Hennigan @mollyh.bsky.social · Jul 7

hahaha - a T-shirt needs to be made

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The Pig's Back @thepigsback.bsky.social · Jun 24

Our editor Emily is running an 8-week non-fiction editing course with the Irish Writer's Centre.

"Each week we will workshop the participants’ work-in-progress with a focus on peer feedback, editing and structure, with the aim of building self-editing skills."

Irish Writers Centre @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social · Jun 24

🔹 UPCOMING COURSES 🔹

Self-Editing Non-Fiction with Emily Cooper

Aimed at writers with a body of non-fiction (small or large) that they are hoping to polish for publication.

🕣 6.30pm-8.30pm
📅 9 July 2025 (8 sessions)
💻 Online

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Self-Editing Non-Fiction with Emily Cooper - Irish Writers Centre

Starts Wednesday 9 July 2025. 8-week evening course aimed at writers with a body of non-fiction that they are hoping to polish for publication.

irishwriterscentre.ie

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Molly Hennigan @mollyh.bsky.social · Jun 14

Angel 🤍

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Patrick Lonergan @pflonergan.bsky.social · Jun 6

Come and work with us in Drama and Film in Galway - newly advertised role covering at least 2 areas in performance studies, screen studies, acting, stage and screen design, playwriting, directing/devising, practice-based research, or short-form filmmaking.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNJ402/l...

Lecturer (B) in Performance Practices at University of Galway

Explore an exciting academic career as a Lecturer (B) in Performance Practices. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Neil Hegarty @neilhegarty.bsky.social · Jun 1

Very glad to have first glimpse of my essay 'Beach Trip to Gaza', in the latest issue of @bansheepress.bsky.social.

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Banshee Press @bansheepress.bsky.social · May 30

'There is nothing. It’s the body without being, and being without a body the nothing is limitless. Flesh turned to pixels, being is malleable.'

From issue 18 (now sold out), 'New Game / Options / Quit', a personal essay by @clairiefairie.bsky.social

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‘New Game / Options / Quit’ by Claire Watson — Banshee Press

There is nothing. It’s the body without being, and being without a body the nothing is limitless. Flesh turned to pixels, being is malleable. You can begin by forgetting yourself. Discard the name, th...

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UCD Press @ucdpress.bsky.social · May 30

Have you picked up a copy of Mary MacSwiney by Leeann Lane yet?

• Available now in bookstores nationwide!

Mary MacSwiney is a comprehensive understanding of a misrepresented and marginalised voice in Irish politics.

🔗 You can also purchase the book at bit.ly/mary-macswiney

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June Caldwell @junec.bsky.social · May 24

I'm facilitating a week-long #ShortStoryWorkshop in October at the wonderful Circle of Missé, France. What circularity! I first visited this magical place in 2014 as part of @themothmagazine.bsky.social short story prize: returned twice, won again, and now:

www.circleofmisse.com/wp/writing-2...

Write a Short Story in Six Days - Circle of Misse

Workshop Summary – October 19-26 From nailing a solid idea to the excitement of penning that vital last sentence, this week-long intensive will examine the different elements of short story writing in...

www.circleofmisse.com

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Ellen Dillon @drnollid.bsky.social · May 23

Toilet graffiti that reads 'Bono is a pox'

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Jess Traynor @jesstraynor.bsky.social · May 21

OK so waving a flag is terrorism but arming a terrorist colonial state currently starving thousands of children is not terrorism?

Malicious distraction tactics from the UK establishment.

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · May 21

Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh charged with terrorism offence in UK

Performer who goes by stage name ‘Mo Chara’ charged in relation to displaying flag in support of Hizbullah

www.irishtimes.com

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Tolka @tolkajournal.bsky.social · May 20

Just one more day to submit for Tolka Issue Ten. Send us your non-fiction, memoir, essays, autofiction, and anything that falls in between. Submissions close midnight, Wednesday 21 May.

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Rachel Handley 🏳️‍🌈 @rachelahandley.com · May 18

Because I have to fly out on monday for a job interview, there are two ILFD events I can't make:

Poetry

ilfdublin.com/whats-on/fes...

DnD
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Send me a message if you want one of the tickets, or both.

Beginnings Over and Over | Mai Ishikawa, Róisín Leggett Bohan, Emer Lyons & Cal O'Reilly with Leeanne Quinn

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Jess Traynor @jesstraynor.bsky.social · May 12

@thebookseller.com Nibbies are go!

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Banshee Press @bansheepress.bsky.social · May 9

Gustav Parker Hibbett is the winner of the John Pollard International Poetry Prize! Congratulations Parker!! 💛🧡

Judge Eoin McNamee said of High Jump as Icarus Story: 'At once exalted and humble this is work of the highest order.'

@gphibbett.bsky.social

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Gustav Parker Hibbett wins John Pollard Prize

Books newsletter: a roundup of the latest news and preview of Saturday’s pages

www.irishtimes.com

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Irish Writers Centre @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social · May 1

We're delighted to announce a new literary award in collaboration between @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social and The @stingingfly.bsky.social 🎉

The aim of the prize is to discover, promote and encourage the talents of new, undiscovered voices in Irish writing.

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Molly Hennigan @mollyh.bsky.social · Apr 30

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Elaine Feeney @elainefeeney.bsky.social · Apr 12

The best of publishing folk and our fabulous writer in residence, Molly Hennigan (and JP and Jess in past years!)

If you’re about Galway — go visit them @uniofgalway.bsky.social
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Jess Traynor @jesstraynor.bsky.social · Apr 12

@bansheepress.bsky.social crew at the Cornstore market as part of @cuirtfestival.bsky.social

Come say hi!

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Molly Hennigan @mollyh.bsky.social · Apr 30

How am I only seeing this now? Thanks Elaine❤️

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Neil Hegarty @neilhegarty.bsky.social · Apr 30

Coming up at @ilfdublin.bsky.social, with @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social Wendy Erskine and Lisa Harding. Come along too!

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Clara Kumagai @clarakiyoko.bsky.social · Apr 28

A lovely review from Fiona Noble in The Observer!

ed public relations @edpr.bsky.social · Apr 27

‘An evocative story of love, history and identity, Kumagai’s bewitching blend of lyricism and realism makes for a beautiful and highly original voice’

A stunning review for @clarakiyoko.bsky.social #SongsForGhosts @zephyrbooks.bsky.social in @observeruk.bsky.social today.

Thank you Fiona Noble 🌟

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Kneecap @kneecapceol.bsky.social · Apr 25

📣 Kneecap statement repost from X:

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