Carrie Griffin
@carriegrif.bsky.social
Creative Work in Silver Apples, Transa, Ropes, The Madrigal/An Áitiúil. Shortlisted for the Fish memoir prize '25.
"This present time ends with the imminence of the stars/the freshness of frost and the comfort of a time/we can always relive"
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"This present time ends with the imminence of the stars/the freshness of frost and the comfort of a time/we can always relive"
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V proud supervisor! Congrats DR Gaëlle Clion who had a very successful viva today @unioflimerick.bsky.social. Pictured with Gaëlle are supervisors @gordonoriain.bsky.social @aofionnagain.bsky.social & examiners Sile de Cléir & Pádraig Ó Macháin (UCC). Thanks also to chair @drtinamorin.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
V proud supervisor! Congrats DR Gaëlle Clion who had a very successful viva today @unioflimerick.bsky.social. Pictured with Gaëlle are supervisors @gordonoriain.bsky.social @aofionnagain.bsky.social & examiners Sile de Cléir & Pádraig Ó Macháin (UCC). Thanks also to chair @drtinamorin.bsky.social
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Perhaps make a “favourite” of this? - let’s not complain this year about the challenges facing small Irish businesses. There are alternatives, and they are online - 100 Irish websites for all your Christmas presents: Shopping guide for the festive season
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
100 Irish websites for all your Christmas presents: Shopping guide for the festive season
A curated, all-Irish roundup of the best places to shop for gifts — online and on time
www.irishtimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Perhaps make a “favourite” of this? - let’s not complain this year about the challenges facing small Irish businesses. There are alternatives, and they are online - 100 Irish websites for all your Christmas presents: Shopping guide for the festive season
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
Thanks for sending me another email to tell me I've unsubscribed
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Thanks for sending me another email to tell me I've unsubscribed
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Rassie giving the finger to the crowd eh
What a piece of work
Classy stuff bud.
What a piece of work
Classy stuff bud.
November 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Rassie giving the finger to the crowd eh
What a piece of work
Classy stuff bud.
What a piece of work
Classy stuff bud.
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Once again, we are way too relaxed about the fact that "shooting Irish people is good actually" is a mainstream political position on the neighbouring island.
November 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Once again, we are way too relaxed about the fact that "shooting Irish people is good actually" is a mainstream political position on the neighbouring island.
I am Julia and I need to be Meg. Those who know, know
November 21, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I am Julia and I need to be Meg. Those who know, know
@virginmediaireland.bsky.social broadband outage in Cork? How long will it last please?
November 19, 2025 at 10:07 AM
@virginmediaireland.bsky.social broadband outage in Cork? How long will it last please?
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This is lovely: Retirement Plan
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The Dream of Finishing One’s To-Do List in “Retirement Plan”
In John Kelly’s animated short film, narrated by Domhnall Gleeson, nothing’s off limits when it comes to thinking about the future—particularly when there’s so much left to do.
www.newyorker.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This is lovely: Retirement Plan
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www.newyorker.com/culture/scre...
Come and work with us in @ulenglish.bsky.social! www.researchgate.net/job/1033506_...
GLUCKSMAN CHAIR IN CONTEMPORARY WRITING IN ENGLISH at University of Limerick in Luimneach, IRELAND
Nov 7, 2025 | Applications are invited for the following position: Title of Post: Glucksman Chair in Contemporary Writing in English JOB SYNOPSIS If you are... | NEW JOB
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November 18, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Come and work with us in @ulenglish.bsky.social! www.researchgate.net/job/1033506_...
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Glucksman Chair in Contemporary Writing in English
University of Limerick
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University of Limerick
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November 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Glucksman Chair in Contemporary Writing in English
University of Limerick
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University of Limerick
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Starmer wants re-election, not a better future #notlabour
Never a better time to go green
The UK’s ditching of the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) showcases the Labour government’s disregard for environmental issues.
November 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Starmer wants re-election, not a better future #notlabour
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... at Christmas, children experiencing homelessness, living in Direct Provision, children in hospital, domestic abuse shelters and many other routes.
I hope you can find a way to make whatever donation you can between now and Christmas Eve. Shares are great too!
Thank you x
www.idonate.ie/rick
I hope you can find a way to make whatever donation you can between now and Christmas Eve. Shares are great too!
Thank you x
www.idonate.ie/rick
Support The Rick O'Shea Book Club Xmas Appeal on iDonate.ie
The Rick O'Shea Book Club Xmas Appeal 2025 for DSPCA, My Lovely Horse Rescue and Children's Books Ireland, created by Rick O'Shea | iDonate.ie
www.idonate.ie
November 13, 2025 at 11:59 AM
... at Christmas, children experiencing homelessness, living in Direct Provision, children in hospital, domestic abuse shelters and many other routes.
I hope you can find a way to make whatever donation you can between now and Christmas Eve. Shares are great too!
Thank you x
www.idonate.ie/rick
I hope you can find a way to make whatever donation you can between now and Christmas Eve. Shares are great too!
Thank you x
www.idonate.ie/rick
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Just TEN DAYS LEFT to submit your abstracts for @emjlynajsh.bsky.social's and my conference on EM practical texts @sheffieldcems.bsky.social. The conference has hybrid capability, and we have six self-funded student/non-waged ECR travel bursaries of £75 each.
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Sheffield Centre for Early Modern Studies - CFP: Reading the Practical in Early Modern Literature
CFP: Reading the Practical in Early Modern Literature
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November 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Just TEN DAYS LEFT to submit your abstracts for @emjlynajsh.bsky.social's and my conference on EM practical texts @sheffieldcems.bsky.social. The conference has hybrid capability, and we have six self-funded student/non-waged ECR travel bursaries of £75 each.
sites.google.com/sheffield.ac...
sites.google.com/sheffield.ac...
Sarah Drennan, you're such a brave, compassionate woman @rteradio1.bsky.social #justiceforjoe
November 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Sarah Drennan, you're such a brave, compassionate woman @rteradio1.bsky.social #justiceforjoe
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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to sign up for my ‘Fundamentals of Academic Grant Writing’ workshop, which starts tomorrow!
There’s 1 spot still available—if you’re someone who dreams of winning a Big Fat Grant someday, this is for you!
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There’s 1 spot still available—if you’re someone who dreams of winning a Big Fat Grant someday, this is for you!
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The Fundamentals of Academic Grant Writing: 4-week workshop starting Thursday 13 November 2025
DATES/SCHEDULE:
Thursday 13 November 2025 4-6pm CET / 3-5pm GMT / 10am-12pm EST / 7-9am PST
Thursday 20 November 2025 4-6pm CET / 3-5pm GMT / 10am-12pm EST / 7-9am PST
Thursday 4 December 2025 4-6...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to sign up for my ‘Fundamentals of Academic Grant Writing’ workshop, which starts tomorrow!
There’s 1 spot still available—if you’re someone who dreams of winning a Big Fat Grant someday, this is for you!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
There’s 1 spot still available—if you’re someone who dreams of winning a Big Fat Grant someday, this is for you!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
As an Irishwoman I'm so proud and moved that we as people value hard work, integrity, female resilience, compassion, bravery, and intelligence & that we've positioned those qualities centrally in our nation. Catherine abú. Thar a bheith bródiúil. #spéirgorm #uachtaránnahéireann
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
As an Irishwoman I'm so proud and moved that we as people value hard work, integrity, female resilience, compassion, bravery, and intelligence & that we've positioned those qualities centrally in our nation. Catherine abú. Thar a bheith bródiúil. #spéirgorm #uachtaránnahéireann
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#Breaking Catherine Connolly has signed the Declaration of Office at St Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle to formally become the tenth President of Ireland | Follow Live
Connolly inaugurated as 10th President of Ireland
Follow live updates as Catherine Connolly is officially sworn in as the tenth President of Ireland.
www.rte.ie
November 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
#Breaking Catherine Connolly has signed the Declaration of Office at St Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle to formally become the tenth President of Ireland | Follow Live
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The purple is absolutely fabulous - she looks regal and entirely herself! Perfect choice! #fashionhistory
President elect Catherine Connolly has arrived at St Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle for her inauguration as the 10th President of Ireland
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The purple is absolutely fabulous - she looks regal and entirely herself! Perfect choice! #fashionhistory
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To President Michael D. Higgins, on your last day as President of Ireland, we say thank you for your service.
#Ireland #Politics #President
#Ireland #Politics #President
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
To President Michael D. Higgins, on your last day as President of Ireland, we say thank you for your service.
#Ireland #Politics #President
#Ireland #Politics #President
I'm not crying, you're crying #michaeld @president.ie
President Michael D Higgins has departed Áras an Uachtaráin as his term as President of Ireland comes to an end.
Watch: President Higgins departs Áras an Uachtaráin
President Michael D Higgins has departed Áras an Uachtaráin as his term as President of Ireland comes to an end.
www.rte.ie
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I'm not crying, you're crying #michaeld @president.ie
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Israel has repeatedly and deliberately violated the ceasefire in Gaza including by shooting at civilians, the UK Government and international bodies have been warned
Israel 'deliberately and repeatedly' violating Gaza ceasefire, UK warned
www.thenational.scot
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Israel has repeatedly and deliberately violated the ceasefire in Gaza including by shooting at civilians, the UK Government and international bodies have been warned
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I have two - TWO - of these gorgeous original A4 meadow hare linoprints by my mum, Jo, to give away to a couple of lucky people here on Bluesky today.
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
November 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I have two - TWO - of these gorgeous original A4 meadow hare linoprints by my mum, Jo, to give away to a couple of lucky people here on Bluesky today.
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
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President Higgins welcomes his successor Catherine Connolly to the Áras.
Warm embrace between the pair, with President Higgins wishing Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian “health and happiness” and congratulating them on a “great achievement”.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Warm embrace between the pair, with President Higgins wishing Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian “health and happiness” and congratulating them on a “great achievement”.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
President Higgins welcomes his successor Catherine Connolly to the Áras.
Warm embrace between the pair, with President Higgins wishing Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian “health and happiness” and congratulating them on a “great achievement”.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Warm embrace between the pair, with President Higgins wishing Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian “health and happiness” and congratulating them on a “great achievement”.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
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I see it's time for me to make the point again that the poppy is a fundraising campaign for the Royal British Legion, a specific, mundane entity that is not exempt from scrutiny and does not own the concept of remembrance.
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You can read its 2024 accounts here: storage.rblcdn.co.uk/sitefinity/d...
November 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
I see it's time for me to make the point again that the poppy is a fundraising campaign for the Royal British Legion, a specific, mundane entity that is not exempt from scrutiny and does not own the concept of remembrance.
You can read its 2024 accounts here: storage.rblcdn.co.uk/sitefinity/d...
You can read its 2024 accounts here: storage.rblcdn.co.uk/sitefinity/d...
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Sound very much ON!!
November 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Sound very much ON!!