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Aodh Q
@aodhquinlivan.bsky.social
Husband, father, political scientist, author, football coach (GAA and soccer), Arsenal supporter (COYG), fantasy football fanatic ⚽. LEADING THE WAY published in November 2025 📖.
Secondary school EU quiz in full flow @ucc.ie.

Brilliant atmosphere and lots of fun 🇮🇪 🇪🇺.
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Wonderful to see Devere Hall at UCC packed with national and secondary school children today, taking part in an EU quiz. Congrats to @eschonquinlivan.bsky.social and the Hub in Active European Citizenship 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Issue 885 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with Harvey Barnes and the Mighty Magpies on the cover. We have a Golden Oldies quiz and our Christmas Box 🎁 competition. Also, the FPL dominance of defenders, Cormac McSweeney, Alexander Isak, Brighton, Eberechi Eze ♥️ and John Wark. Enjoy. #Season25
November 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Phase 1 of our Christmas Box competition will be revealed tonight in Issue 885 of OFF THE WOODWORK. #Season25 #FPL
November 23, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Braving battling the glaring ☀️ @ucc.ie our Treasurer Cormac McSweeney, was presented with his DON'T CRY FOR ME competition prizes. Congratulations 👏. @officialfpl.bsky.social returns this weekend with GW12. Good luck to all. #Season25
November 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
All roads lead to Wexford next Tuesday night. It promises to be a super event and the exhibition will be well worth a visit. Honoured to launch it.
#PluckyLadies
November 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Issue 884 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out early! Appropriately, Troy Parrott is on the cover 🇮🇪. We look at the WC26 pathway (odds are still against us) and assess the recent bombardment of goalkeepers. Also, Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, James Milner and Cristiano Ronaldo 😁. Enjoy!
November 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
From 3 to 13 in the blink of an eye. Happy birthday to gorgeous Alice 🎉💞.
November 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Excited to visit Wexford County Council on 25 November and honoured to launch the exhibition celebrating women who have contested local elections since 1899. Congratulations to Gráinne Doran and her team in the Wexford Archives for their hard work 🎉.
November 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Reminder: 'Leading the Way' is NOT being launched tonight. We are working towards a new launch date. @ucc.ie
November 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Thank you to Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy for giving up his time to speak to our BSc Government and Political Science first year students. We were excited to attend tonight's Cork City Council meeting and witness the first electronic vote! #AllPoliticsIsLocal
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Issue 883 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with dynamic Doku on the cover. We highlight our WhatsApp group and Christmas lunch. Also, Trent AA and the youngest Champions League players. Plus Mamardashvili, Manchester United, Guardiola, Haaland and Cork City 😢. #Season25 #FPL
November 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Sincere apologies. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Tuesday's launch of 'Leading the Way' is OFF. I will be in touch when we have a new date. @joh2024.bsky.social @johnger60.bsky.social @corkcityevents.bsky.social @irishexaminer.bsky.social @ucc.ie
November 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The launch of LEADING THE WAY is close! We look forward to a great crowd in the Council Chamber of Cork City Hall at 6.30pm next Tuesday (11 November). @ucc.ie @jfcryan.bsky.social @joeleogue.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social @johnger60.bsky.social @corkbeo.bsky.social @what-if-cork.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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10 year anniversary conference of the #CLRG25
Revitalising Local Government led by @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social . Opening words by @ucc.ie @theresareidy.bsky.social to launch proceedings.
November 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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As @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social presents the #CLRG25 achievements of the last 12 months, he announces the launch of Leading the Way. Official launch in Cork Chambers on 11/11 at 6.30pm
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Congratulations on Leading the Way co-written by @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social John Ger O'Riordan and Ann Twomey. Presentations made by the Cork City Lord Mayor, Cllr Fergal Dennehy. #CLRG25
November 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Professor Copus congratulates @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social on his internationally acknowledged centre #CLRG25 and the work it has achieved in the last 10 years. @ucc.ie
November 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
#OnThisDay 105 years ago, Donal Óg O'Callaghan was elected Lord Mayor of Cork. He was Cork's third Lord Mayor of the fateful year 1920, following Tomás MacCurtain and Terence MacSwiney.
November 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Issue 882 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with monthly champion, Conor Quinlan, on the cover. We have the BoI UCCFFC Cup quarter-final draw, a season summary and a tribute to Willie Young. Also, Boxing Day, Mo Salah 250, João Pedro 😢 and Erling Haaland. Enjoy. #Season25 #FPL
November 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Excited to hear Prof Colin Copus @ucc.ie on Wednesday. A former councillor himself, he asks why anyone would consider the role. He also asserts that councillors need to be given the tools to do their job properly. Plus, local government reform, ampersand councils and lapel pins! Join us at #CLRG25.
October 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The 10th Annual Public Lecture Series of UCC's Centre for Local and Regional Governance takes place next Wednesday (5 November) at 6.30pm in Áras na Laoi, G_30. We have a great line-up of speakers to discuss local government issues. #CLRG25 is free of charge and all are welcome!
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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It has been a wonderful season so far. Hope everyone is enjoying it. #Season25 #FPL
October 29, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Congratulations 🎉 to our latest competition winner, Anne-Marie Martin. At Brookfield today, she was presented with a UEFA Women's Champions League roll-up backpack and water bottle. Well played 👏. #Season25 #FPL
October 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
10 years ago today, I had an article in the Echo about Mary Robinson and her legacy as President of Ireland. Good luck to Catherine Connolly as she writes the next chapter.
October 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM