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Dr.Tríona Cunnane

@trionac.bsky.social

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Ed.D [email protected]. Here for academia, sports, politics, and current affairs! Kildare based! Labhair Gaeilge liom más maith leat! Love 📚!#edchatie Múinteoir! IPDA Ireland member.

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · Nov 16

go.bsky.app/6jV8qvJ This starter pack of Irish Media Personalities, Broadcasters and Outlets if Full. I will start another one when we see more people appear here. These are suggestions not endorsements! Enjoy!

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James @jhshelley.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Triona

The Nationalist had the correct opening of tomorrow. But with the official opening today, and me with a decent tie - Sure what can I say - The museum is stunning and the artifacts unbelievable. A credit to Athy and all who have supported this heritage over the years

Coffee good too 😇

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 1d

former councillor and local historian. The #madeofathy project shows so much of what is possible too.

Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 1d

I’m delighted to hear this. I was away yesterday so haven’t been down to see it yet. Just catching up on SM now to see how it went. So much of what is happening in Athy has been decades in the making. Athy has such a rich history and heritage, so much written by Frank Taffe

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 1d

Really enjoyed the @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social conference at tbe University of Wolverhampton yesterday. My own presentation was on reimagining school leadership of professional learning. Learned so much from all the keynote speeches, panel discussion and presentations. #ipda #speirgorm #edchatie

Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 2d

Tmrw I think for public access, defo check Instagram page for most up to date info!

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 2d

Can’t wait to see it as well! The regeneration of Emily square is fantastic as well. Ernie’s looks like it will be top notch too!

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 2d

www.kildare-nationalist.ie/news/kildare... you should find most of what you need here. There is a new coffee shop opening in it as well called Ernies, a lot of info on the Shackleton page and Ernie’s page on Instagram.

Kildare's Shackleton Experience to open this week - News - Kildare Nationalist

“I think everyone can see the difference it's going to make to the town."

www.kildare-nationalist.ie

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 2d

www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Huge day for my home town as the new and much anticipated Shackleton museum opens today. Massive collective community effort to get to this point. Significant regeneration in terms of road infrastructure, Emily Square and local jobs. #athy #madeofathy #speirgorm

New museum on life of Ernest Shackleton opens in Kildare

A new museum dedicated to the life of the explorer Ernest Shackleton opens in Athy in Co Kildare today.

www.rte.ie

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The Week in Politics @rtetwip.bsky.social · 7d

Tomorrow, #RTETWIP presidential debate will be hosted by @aine-lawlor.bsky.social, with Presidential Candidates: Fine Gael's Heather Humphrys, Independent Catherine Connolly and Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin

Tune in at 12 on @rteone.rte.ie or catch the repeat at 3, 6:30 and 10 on the news channel

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 6d

Better quality of debate on the Week in Politics for sure #twip #speirgorm #áras25

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 7d

Very much looking forward to presenting at this conference on Friday. I am presenting findings on the impact of ‘done to’ v ‘done with’ approaches to school leadership of professional learning in the Irish context. #speirgorm #edchatie

International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · 15d

The IPDA Conference is about collaboration and connection with fantastic opportunities to learn from different professions to help us in our own practice. Join us Wolverhampton from 10-11 October 2025 -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5kw...

Collaboration and learning from other professions at the IPDA Conference

YouTube video by International Professional Development Association

www.youtube.com

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 11d

I confess I turned it off around one third of the way through which is quite unlike me tbh!

Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 11d

They all know what they are facing now going into the RTE debate, time to up their respective games!

Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 11d

That too 😂

Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 12d

It’s a little flat, the 2011 campaign was more dynamic.

Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 12d

It’s tough going so far. Don’t think I’ll be watching much more.

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 12d

Lining this up for the commute tomorrow morning!

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 17d

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 21d

Yeah agree on the timing part, he is so young, the championships (and his recent injury according to himself) have been a huge learning curve!

Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 21d

Fantastic race by McPhillips, so close to a medal. So young, he has a bright future! #speirgorm

Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 21d

Massive achievement! Big race for Cian McPhillips in the 800m at 14:22 up next! 🇮🇪 #speirgorm

Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 21d

Massive achievement! Big race for Cian McPhillips in the 800m at 14:22 up next! 🇮🇪 #speirgorm

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 21d

www.rte.ie/sport/athlet...

O'Connor wins historic silver medal in heptathlon

Kate O'Connor won the silver medal in the heptathlon at the World Athletics Championships following an incredible fifth personal best from seven events, as she clocked two minutes 9.56 seconds in the ...

www.rte.ie

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 21d

I mean here! You’ve given me food for thought this morning already!

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 21d

I understand on both fronts, finding balance and living a valued life is a daily challenge when living with chronic conditions. But there is always the capacity to make a valued contribution in some way. I mean that as encouragement! Sometimes a small action can go a long way!

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Dr.Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 21d

I fully agree with that, it’s difficult to condense it all into a post! I’ve studied and researched interculturalism too. I think the important point is looking at the qualities a person brings! Our languages are fundamental to our cultural identities. Inclusion across the social spectrum is vital.

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