Norma Casey NCY
@normacasey.bsky.social
Cork, first last and everywhere in between. Retired (yippee) Books, movies, TV, Rebels, Rugby, travel. Politics. Current affairs. Life really.
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As a writer who started writing in my forties and who is published by a small but mighty indie press, I wasn't sure how I'd get on in the book world, but from day one libraries have been a great support, just like they were a great support to me all my life as a reader.
Please support your library.
Please support your library.
Since we started in 2006 libraries have given our authors the space and support to talk about their stories and have promoted everything we are trying to do.
Please support your local library.
@leedslibraries.bsky.social
@mcrlitfest.bsky.social
@manclibraries.bsky.social
Please support your local library.
@leedslibraries.bsky.social
@mcrlitfest.bsky.social
@manclibraries.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
As a writer who started writing in my forties and who is published by a small but mighty indie press, I wasn't sure how I'd get on in the book world, but from day one libraries have been a great support, just like they were a great support to me all my life as a reader.
Please support your library.
Please support your library.
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So. We're very very very nearly there. Let's see if we can hammer the world with #TheGrandStretchIsBack at 16:05:45 Dublin time.
Hi all.
Are ye ready?
2 important notes:
- Today's sunset will be the earliest, but the grand adult sthretch in the evenings doesn't start until tomorrow's sunset.
- Will you help get #TheGrandStretchIsBack trending?!! (whatever that might mean on this network!)
Are ye ready?
2 important notes:
- Today's sunset will be the earliest, but the grand adult sthretch in the evenings doesn't start until tomorrow's sunset.
- Will you help get #TheGrandStretchIsBack trending?!! (whatever that might mean on this network!)
December 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
So. We're very very very nearly there. Let's see if we can hammer the world with #TheGrandStretchIsBack at 16:05:45 Dublin time.
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Fota Wildlife Park reopens December 20th after 10-week avian flu closure. All birds tested negative. 🦁 csalert.ie/4j2HLY5
Fota Wildlife Park to Reopen on December 20th Following Avian Influenza Closure
Fota Wildlife Park reopens December 20th after 10-week avian flu closure. All birds tested negative.
csalert.ie
December 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Fota Wildlife Park reopens December 20th after 10-week avian flu closure. All birds tested negative. 🦁 csalert.ie/4j2HLY5
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US sanctions against a french judge living in France for his work at the ICC should have Europe convulsing, writes Yanis Varoufakis, but instead there is silence.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Yanis Varoufakis: Europe should be convulsing at US sanctions against French ICC judge
The US government has sanctioned a European judge for carrying out his official duties in Europe while working in an institution established by Europe’s elected representatives at great cost and effor...
www.irishexaminer.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
US sanctions against a french judge living in France for his work at the ICC should have Europe convulsing, writes Yanis Varoufakis, but instead there is silence.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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Only 3 weeks until the days start getting longer again ⛅
Hang in there, SAD people ❤️
Hang in there, SAD people ❤️
December 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Only 3 weeks until the days start getting longer again ⛅
Hang in there, SAD people ❤️
Hang in there, SAD people ❤️
Love these maples that hold their leaves through all the winds of autumn and right into December.
November 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Love these maples that hold their leaves through all the winds of autumn and right into December.
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Best Christmas ad yet! Knocks John Lewis into a cocked hat.
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Best Christmas ad yet! Knocks John Lewis into a cocked hat.
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Time for use it or lose it
These former warehouses on Parnell Place (by bus station) should be converted to homes
Instead we get a decade of dereliction
Well done successive owners NAMA, Cork City Council & Tetrarch Capital for helping destroy our beautiful city
#DerelictIreland #speirgorm
These former warehouses on Parnell Place (by bus station) should be converted to homes
Instead we get a decade of dereliction
Well done successive owners NAMA, Cork City Council & Tetrarch Capital for helping destroy our beautiful city
#DerelictIreland #speirgorm
November 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Time for use it or lose it
These former warehouses on Parnell Place (by bus station) should be converted to homes
Instead we get a decade of dereliction
Well done successive owners NAMA, Cork City Council & Tetrarch Capital for helping destroy our beautiful city
#DerelictIreland #speirgorm
These former warehouses on Parnell Place (by bus station) should be converted to homes
Instead we get a decade of dereliction
Well done successive owners NAMA, Cork City Council & Tetrarch Capital for helping destroy our beautiful city
#DerelictIreland #speirgorm
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Ladies & Gentlemen, Feens & Beours, Ireland's friendliest roundabout - the Soundabout ❗️
Cork's famously friendly 'Soundabout' marked on Google Maps
'It's the one place in Cork where people know how to drive'
www.corkbeo.ie
November 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Ladies & Gentlemen, Feens & Beours, Ireland's friendliest roundabout - the Soundabout ❗️
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November 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
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Cormac Begley played his breathtaking version of To War at last night's reception for President Catherine Connolly.
www.othervoices.ie/news/cormac-... #Áras25 #Ireland #ceol #CormacBegley
www.othervoices.ie/news/cormac-... #Áras25 #Ireland #ceol #CormacBegley
Cormac Begley's 'To War' goes viral with over 4million views | Other Voices
Music & events news from Other Voices - Cormac Begley's 'To War' goes viral with over 4million views
www.othervoices.ie
November 12, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Cormac Begley played his breathtaking version of To War at last night's reception for President Catherine Connolly.
www.othervoices.ie/news/cormac-... #Áras25 #Ireland #ceol #CormacBegley
www.othervoices.ie/news/cormac-... #Áras25 #Ireland #ceol #CormacBegley
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Today is my birthday. 48. Is that old? Well, it's the oldest I've ever been.
Have I learnt anything worth sharing in that time? Let's see.
Have I learnt anything worth sharing in that time? Let's see.
November 5, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Today is my birthday. 48. Is that old? Well, it's the oldest I've ever been.
Have I learnt anything worth sharing in that time? Let's see.
Have I learnt anything worth sharing in that time? Let's see.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Beautiful interesting clouds in Carrigaline after the bucketing rain last night. @carlowweather.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Beautiful interesting clouds in Carrigaline after the bucketing rain last night. @carlowweather.bsky.social
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November 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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October 31, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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October 31, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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October 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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