Marc Scully
@marcscully.bsky.social
Lecturer in Psychology at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. Does social psychology & qualitative methods, interested in identity in diaspora. Lives in Cork. Spends more time on the N20 than is good for me.
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Marc Scully
@marcscully.bsky.social
· Sep 2
“I feel I should put that work in”: Discourses of effortfulness and essentialism among post‐Brexit applicants for Irish citizenship
This article explores the post-Brexit increase in applications for Irish passports through descent, and in so doing, seeks to develop a social/political psychology of diasporic citizenship. It draws ....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
New publication from me in Political Psychology on the phenomenon of the rise in applications for Irish passports post-Brexit and how such applicants negotiate discourses of citizenship and identity: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 AM
The ref walking back onto the pitch, realising he was going to have to give Ronaldo a red card. #IRLPOR
a man in a black jacket and white pants is standing in the dirt .
Alt: George Michael from Arrested Development walking with his head bowed.
media.tenor.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The ref walking back onto the pitch, realising he was going to have to give Ronaldo a red card. #IRLPOR
November 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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A quick (1000 words) read to enjoy with your morning coffee or afternoon tea:
"Psychology wants to stay WEIRD, not go WILD"
Why hasn't psychology diversified it samples, methods, theories, etc.? Because it doesn't want to. osf.io/preprints/ps...
"Psychology wants to stay WEIRD, not go WILD"
Why hasn't psychology diversified it samples, methods, theories, etc.? Because it doesn't want to. osf.io/preprints/ps...
November 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A quick (1000 words) read to enjoy with your morning coffee or afternoon tea:
"Psychology wants to stay WEIRD, not go WILD"
Why hasn't psychology diversified it samples, methods, theories, etc.? Because it doesn't want to. osf.io/preprints/ps...
"Psychology wants to stay WEIRD, not go WILD"
Why hasn't psychology diversified it samples, methods, theories, etc.? Because it doesn't want to. osf.io/preprints/ps...
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📢 Call for Papers
@suewiddicombe.bsky.social and I are inviting papers on how third parties - e.g., social media users, news reporters, spokespersons - dispute, judge, or excuse others’ misconduct.
🗓️ Submit by 23 Jan 2026
🔗 More info onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...
Please share and repost!
@suewiddicombe.bsky.social and I are inviting papers on how third parties - e.g., social media users, news reporters, spokespersons - dispute, judge, or excuse others’ misconduct.
🗓️ Submit by 23 Jan 2026
🔗 More info onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...
Please share and repost!
Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology
The Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology publishes papers that cover the full spectrum of community and social psychology.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
📢 Call for Papers
@suewiddicombe.bsky.social and I are inviting papers on how third parties - e.g., social media users, news reporters, spokespersons - dispute, judge, or excuse others’ misconduct.
🗓️ Submit by 23 Jan 2026
🔗 More info onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...
Please share and repost!
@suewiddicombe.bsky.social and I are inviting papers on how third parties - e.g., social media users, news reporters, spokespersons - dispute, judge, or excuse others’ misconduct.
🗓️ Submit by 23 Jan 2026
🔗 More info onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...
Please share and repost!
Week 1 of term vs Week 10 of term.
Day One for Catherine Connolly and Michael D Higgins’s (endearing) famously messy desk is no more!
November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Week 1 of term vs Week 10 of term.
I *think* this is the first occasion in history that we’ve had four living Presidents? #spéirghorm
November 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I *think* this is the first occasion in history that we’ve had four living Presidents? #spéirghorm
The 90% figure is a myth that does the rounds every so often: blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
November 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The 90% figure is a myth that does the rounds every so often: blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
Do the children of the nation get their homework off on the day of the presidential inauguration? Is that a recognised thing?
I was in 3rd class at the time of Mary Robinson's inauguration, and I'm sure I remember getting homework off. Maybe it was just our school...
#áras25
I was in 3rd class at the time of Mary Robinson's inauguration, and I'm sure I remember getting homework off. Maybe it was just our school...
#áras25
November 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Do the children of the nation get their homework off on the day of the presidential inauguration? Is that a recognised thing?
I was in 3rd class at the time of Mary Robinson's inauguration, and I'm sure I remember getting homework off. Maybe it was just our school...
#áras25
I was in 3rd class at the time of Mary Robinson's inauguration, and I'm sure I remember getting homework off. Maybe it was just our school...
#áras25
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"In research, AI has begun to revolutionise the literature review process" let me stop you there chief.
November 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM
"In research, AI has begun to revolutionise the literature review process" let me stop you there chief.
Oh go on then, seeing as we’re all MDH-posting. This was at the 2015 Global Irish Civic Forum, when I was on the board of Mind Yourself with Claire Barry (far left). @rachaelloftus.bsky.social & various other delegates from Irish welfare organisations in Britain are also pictured. #spéirghorm
November 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Oh go on then, seeing as we’re all MDH-posting. This was at the 2015 Global Irish Civic Forum, when I was on the board of Mind Yourself with Claire Barry (far left). @rachaelloftus.bsky.social & various other delegates from Irish welfare organisations in Britain are also pictured. #spéirghorm
My trips to Dublin to support Cork teams in national finals this year have both ended unfortunately, so it’s probably best for all concerned that I’ll be supporting Cork City from my living room this afternoon.
Regardless, #rebelarmyabú
Regardless, #rebelarmyabú
It's rare that you read a story about City in a Dublin-based outlet that "gets it", so hats off to the Times for this.
Even in their darkest moments, Cork City can surprise both their supporters and themselves
www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer...
Even in their darkest moments, Cork City can surprise both their supporters and themselves
www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer...
Even in their darkest moments, Cork City can surprise both their supporters and themselves
Fans dream of FAI Cup glory as Logic has never had all that much sway with Cork City supporters
www.irishtimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
My trips to Dublin to support Cork teams in national finals this year have both ended unfortunately, so it’s probably best for all concerned that I’ll be supporting Cork City from my living room this afternoon.
Regardless, #rebelarmyabú
Regardless, #rebelarmyabú
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From Eamonn Sweeney’s sports column in the Indo 👏
November 9, 2025 at 10:33 AM
From Eamonn Sweeney’s sports column in the Indo 👏
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Imagine the chaos this would prompt in Ireland. 'Cripes, how do I know them? They've smiled and waved and Eye Contact, I have to stop and chat. Is that Mary's friend with the liver cancer or the guy I worked with three jobs ago? Do I lead with "do ye still all go to that pub on the quays" or not?'
"Store employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 feet of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
Target is now requiring its employees to smile more
As the holiday season fast approaches, Target is urging its employees to add a little more “jolly” to their work routine.
www.wilx.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Imagine the chaos this would prompt in Ireland. 'Cripes, how do I know them? They've smiled and waved and Eye Contact, I have to stop and chat. Is that Mary's friend with the liver cancer or the guy I worked with three jobs ago? Do I lead with "do ye still all go to that pub on the quays" or not?'
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Based on Clark, R. D., & Hatfield, E. (1989). Gender differences in receptivity to sexual offers. Journal of Psychology & Human Sexuality, 2(1), 39–55, of course.
Are there many other top 10 hits based on psychology articles?
Are there many other top 10 hits based on psychology articles?
Bantz! Top ten in Ireland this week in November 1998: Touch And Go with 'Would You...?' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn-K...
𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗖𝗛 & 𝗚𝗢 - 𝙒𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙔𝙤𝙪... 1998
YouTube video by VIDEO HITS
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Based on Clark, R. D., & Hatfield, E. (1989). Gender differences in receptivity to sexual offers. Journal of Psychology & Human Sexuality, 2(1), 39–55, of course.
Are there many other top 10 hits based on psychology articles?
Are there many other top 10 hits based on psychology articles?
5 year anniversary of the funniest thing to happen in a particularly joyless year for sport. #gaa
youtu.be/zXA-Yy6k5Lw?...
youtu.be/zXA-Yy6k5Lw?...
EPIC MARK KEANE WINNING GOAL - CORK V KERRY - 2020 MUNSTER FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
YouTube video by TIPPTIPPTIPPTIPP
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November 8, 2025 at 12:23 PM
5 year anniversary of the funniest thing to happen in a particularly joyless year for sport. #gaa
youtu.be/zXA-Yy6k5Lw?...
youtu.be/zXA-Yy6k5Lw?...
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Here’s the link: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
It’s probably worth stressing that there will be groups who will be highly motivated and organised in responding to this survey, so if you have primary school age children and don’t want your voice drowned out by such groups, well…
It’s probably worth stressing that there will be groups who will be highly motivated and organised in responding to this survey, so if you have primary school age children and don’t want your voice drowned out by such groups, well…
Primary School Survey
This survey is for parents and guardians of children in primary school or who will enter primary school in the coming years
www.gov.ie
November 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Here’s the link: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
It’s probably worth stressing that there will be groups who will be highly motivated and organised in responding to this survey, so if you have primary school age children and don’t want your voice drowned out by such groups, well…
It’s probably worth stressing that there will be groups who will be highly motivated and organised in responding to this survey, so if you have primary school age children and don’t want your voice drowned out by such groups, well…
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Haven’t seen much discussion of this on #spéirghorm today - flagging it in case it winds up going under the radar.
The parents of 826,000 children are to be asked to share with the Department of Education their views on the type of primary school they would like their child to attend
Parents asked to take part in primary school ethos survey
The parents of 826,000 children are to be asked to share with the Department of Education their views on the type of primary school they would like their child to attend.
www.rte.ie
November 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Haven’t seen much discussion of this on #spéirghorm today - flagging it in case it winds up going under the radar.
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Now do the show but only with senior academics.
The Traitors is a very different game when the players are either friends already or in an industry where, if you’re making a project together, you are used to quickly bonding and making fast friends for the duration.
November 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Now do the show but only with senior academics.
#celebritytraitors spoiler alert.
Joe, putting in the hard yards of repeated tough unglamorous muddy work to set his team up for an unlikely victory.
Nick:
Joe, putting in the hard yards of repeated tough unglamorous muddy work to set his team up for an unlikely victory.
Nick:
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM
#celebritytraitors spoiler alert.
Joe, putting in the hard yards of repeated tough unglamorous muddy work to set his team up for an unlikely victory.
Nick:
Joe, putting in the hard yards of repeated tough unglamorous muddy work to set his team up for an unlikely victory.
Nick:
FFS. 🤦🏼♂️
At least Social Psychology’s embarrassing moment this week happened 70 years ago. Not sure what History’s excuse is.
At least Social Psychology’s embarrassing moment this week happened 70 years ago. Not sure what History’s excuse is.
#celebritytraitors weirdly turning out to be a strong advertisement for the proposition that if you want to understand complex social dynamics, stop studying history and start playing rugby instead.
November 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
FFS. 🤦🏼♂️
At least Social Psychology’s embarrassing moment this week happened 70 years ago. Not sure what History’s excuse is.
At least Social Psychology’s embarrassing moment this week happened 70 years ago. Not sure what History’s excuse is.