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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 14d

Farewell #Sligo after an inspiring few days! And a lovely walk at Strandhill to top it off before leaving the northwest

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 16d

Great discussion at the #esponIE Programme seminar in Limerick with a particular focus on Metropolitan Area Spatial Plans (MASPs). Delighted to join the panel including local elected officials, local authority executives and state agencies. Thanks for the invite Caroline Creamer and David Kelly!

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 23d

Great to see the great Liz Farries @ucdischool.bsky.social speaking about digital privacy and data protection on @RTE_PrimeTime

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 25d

A really important indicator of a thriving society is active citizenship and volunteering. @IrishGirlGuides always welcomes new leaders to inspire, lead and have a lot of fun with amazing young people around the country. @gaisceaward.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

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Brian Caulfield @briancaulfield.bsky.social · 25d

@niamhmcherry.bsky.social @deanphelan.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social @tcdengineering.bsky.social

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Valesca Lima @valescal.bsky.social · 29d

'Somewhere along the way, the real human needs of home, family, and community, and the government imperatives of sustainable development and value for money have been lost to the unreal demands of real estate'

www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Why new apartment standards won't mean housing more people

Half of the households in Ireland have children, yet there is no plan for where, and how, the next generations will live

www.rte.ie

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · Sep 11

@ucdschooloflaw.bsky.social UCD & @gaisceaward.bsky.social launch a new elective module supporting students pursuing Gaisce Awards. President Michael D. Higgins welcomed the partnership, calling it "an opportunity for young people to build skills and active citizenship."

www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · Sep 3

A massive welcome to our newest students. Nearly 1,000 first-years are starting their journey with the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law at Orientation this week.

We are so excited for you to explore campus, meet new friends, and begin your studies. Have an incredible week, everyone.

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Aug 28

Might still be meteorological summer but a definite sense of Autumn in the air as leaves turn colour and fall in the gentle breeze ##HydePark - not to mention first year orientation @ucddublin.bsky.social next week!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Aug 26

Absolute pleasure to join UCD Philosophy colleagues yesterday to celebrate Prof Rowland Stouts' career with the launch of his book and conference ahead of his retirement from UCD later this week. Go raibh mile maith agat Rowland agus go n-éirí an bóthar leat!! @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Aug 23

Exactly a year ago today we welcomed the world to Dublin for the International Geographical Congress 2024 - delighted today to be supporting #meetinireland #teamireland again at the football game! #failte

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Aug 13

I am delighted that @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social is now on Bluesky!!! Follow us and hear more about our research, programmes, wide ranging successes and upcoming activities!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jul 29

You were a natural Dean!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jul 23

Another busy day for us on the @Researchireland.ie @Conundrum.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social project delighted to be in Enniscorthy with a film crew explaining our project, it's impact and the importance of community engagement in transport governance #NextGenerationEU #NationalChallengeFund

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jul 13

#rivadelGlendalough - #summerinIreland!!

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Jul 11

Our team held community mapping workshops in Youghal this week to identify mobility challenges & opportunities for improving sustainable & accessible mobility. An essential step in creating a community-led mobility strategy for Youghal. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jul 6

The feel good factor from volunteering never ceases to amaze me. Meeting amazing young people and being part of a community effort meant 12 hour shift flew by and great sound from David Guetta! #longitude2025

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jun 15

#andrelax - thanks to all my colleagues @UCDSocialSciences and wider @ucddublin.bsky.social for all your hard work, support and collegiality this academic year. We've achieved a lot and have strong foundations to build on for next year as we celebrate our College 10 year anniversary! More soon!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jun 7

My type of spinning!!! Thanks to all the colleagues @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social for teaching me how to spin wool and live in a roundhouse!!! Research and teaching in action! @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jun 7

Lots to see and do @ucddublin.bsky.social festival today from experimental archaeology to psychology and political debate!! Thanks to colleagues @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social @UCDPsychology and @UCDSPIRe for their contributions!!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · May 22

The @researchireland.ie @conundrumsfi.bsky.social team have been out and about in New Ross today planning fieldwork for the GROW phase of our #NextGenerationEU project! What a day to be a geographer out in the field!!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · May 8

Many congratulations - fascinating research!

Dr Rachel Pope @prehistorian.bsky.social · May 7

👀 Neil Carlin, Jessica Smyth, and team of prehistorians (including me) made the New Scientist:

Ireland's iconic megalithic tombs may have had an unexpected function: www.newscientist.com/article/2478...

Ireland's iconic megalithic tombs may have had an unexpected function

Tombs that are scattered across Ireland may have helped bring ancient societies together for feasting and remembering their ancestors

www.newscientist.com

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · May 8

Great to be back at Regional Studies conference excellently hosted by @UniversityofPorto Faculty of Economics and Politics. This geographer very grateful to be able to explore a fantastic European city - most hilly city I have ever been in but dramatic landscape setting!

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Dr Rachel Pope @prehistorian.bsky.social · May 7

👀 Neil Carlin, Jessica Smyth, and team of prehistorians (including me) made the New Scientist:

Ireland's iconic megalithic tombs may have had an unexpected function: www.newscientist.com/article/2478...

Ireland's iconic megalithic tombs may have had an unexpected function

Tombs that are scattered across Ireland may have helped bring ancient societies together for feasting and remembering their ancestors

www.newscientist.com

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Apr 29

So delighted about this recognition for @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social - well deserved and a great honour personally and for @ucdsocscilaw

University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · Apr 29

🧑‍🎓✨ Warmest congratulations to UCD Professor David Farrell on his election as a member of the prestigious Academia Europaea.

👏👏 @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social 👏👏

UCD professor elected as member of Academia Europaea

www.ucd.ie

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · Apr 29

🧑‍🎓✨ Warmest congratulations to UCD Professor David Farrell on his election as a member of the prestigious Academia Europaea.

👏👏 @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social 👏👏

UCD professor elected as member of Academia Europaea

www.ucd.ie

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Apr 27

#ildolcefarniente - the sweetness of doing nothing, balm for the soul and mind.

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Apr 8

An incredible recipient of the Jean Kennedy Smith award of the UCD Politics student society. Auditor Aisling Maloney hosting a fireside chat with former President Robinson. Inspiring us to be "prisoners of hope" and bring humour to all we do ad the key to build relationships @ucddublin.bsky.social

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Apr 4

What a week @ucddublin.bsky.social Social Sciences and Law! Tues: Great lecture by UCDJapan with Prof Christina Davis, Harvard; Weds: Economics students pictured with Mme Christine Lagarde; Thurs: fascinating lecture by Prof Kim Lane Scheppele, Princeton; Fri: visit of Commissioner Michael McGrath

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Apr 3

A pleasure to attend the Kelly Memorial Lecture this evening @UCDLawSchool honouring a wonderful public servant. A fantastic lecture by Kim Lane Scheppele @Princeton to challenge and inspire us.

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