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Prof. Kevin Rafter

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Full Prof, Political Communication, DCU - #Fulbright Scholar - Board Chair - Was a political journalist, once upon a time - Read fiction & visit galleries - New book #DillonRediscovered https://linktr.ee/Kevinrafter

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Kevin Rafter is an Irish academic and non-executive director. He is the author of numerous books on media and politics topics, having previously worked as a political journalist.

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Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · Nov 20

My favourite post from the other place…

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Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · 9d

Enjoyed discussing presidential politics with Art O’Leary & moderated by RTE’s Sheila Naughten. The first in a series of talks organised by @ucdpolitics.bsky.social Thank you @stefanmueller.bsky.social & colleagues for the invite. And best of luck with the new alumni initiatives.

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Stefan Müller @stefanmueller.bsky.social · 24d

Are you a @ucdpolitics.bsky.social graduate? Join our discussion event on the upcoming presidential election.

🎙️ Panelists: @kevinrafter.bsky.social, Art O'Leary & Sheila Naughton
🗓️ 30 Sept, 18:30
📍 Museum of Literature Ireland

Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
@ucddublin.bsky.social

Ireland's Presidency: More Than a Figurehead?

UCD School of Politics and International Relations

SPIRe alumni in conversation with
Art O'Leary, Executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin/The Electoral Commission
Kevin Rafter, Full Professor of Political Communication at DCU
Moderator: Sheila Naughton, RTÉ

RSVP and join us
Tuesday, September 30 6:30pm, Museum of Literature Ireland

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Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · Sep 1

Something very insular and small minded about this decision… @bbcbreaking-bot.bsky.social

Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · Aug 30

Chatting on @newstalkfm.bsky.social
with Patrick Geoghean about presidential elections. ‘Talking History’ airs 7pm on Sunday & also on podcast. @dublincityuni.bsky.social New edition of ‘The Irish Presidency’ in 2026

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Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · Aug 25

We’re looking for someone to write the foreword for the next edition of ‘The Irish Presidency’! One reviewer described the book as ‘essential reading for any citizen of Ireland seeking the Presidency.’ Contract signed with Palgrave for a new edition in 2026. #presidentialelection #raceforthearas

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Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · Jun 28

Great few days at the Hinterland Book Festival. Speaking about #DillonRediscovered & interviewing Kevin Barry about ‘The Heart in Winter’ & ‘The Cave’, and Grainne Hurley about her book on Mary Lavin & The New Yorker. Congrats to @mylesdungan.bsky.social & his colleagues. @dublincityuni.bsky.social

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Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · May 31

Great welcome @writersweek.bsky.social in Listowel!!! And lovely to talk about ‘Dillon Rediscovered’ at the festival. #dillonrediscovered @dublincityuni.bsky.social

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · May 25

They attack.
We live.
They attack.
We sing.

Let’s go on a short walk through Kyiv with me. With a sound on, please.

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Miguel Delaney @migueldelaney.bsky.social · May 21

Postecoglou dared to say it, and his players have gone and done it. A trophy in his second season, a Spurs wait over

The talk of the season and the uncertain future are now United's concern

Spurs, whatever next, have a moment that lasts forever

www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

Spurs silence the noise with Europa League win and leave Man Utd facing bleak future

Tottenham 1-0 Man United: Spurs salvaged a dire season by triumphing in a dismal final to seal a first trophy since 2008

www.independent.co.uk

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Jack Pitt-Brooke @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social · May 21

Well I never thought I’d see the day. Tottenham Hotspur win the Europa League.

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · May 20

Only seen this photo shared by @tbretc.bsky.social, but it looks like the Chicago Sun Times had AI write about summer books…and it included some that don’t exist. Cool, cool. Could’ve paid me or someone else, you know? This is what I do. But yeah, go with AI slop. Do you.

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Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · May 18

His books are well thumbed, the signed copies extra special, so many favourites but I always marvel at the devilment in ‘The Cabinet Table’. RIP, Paul Durcan.

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Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · May 17

Wonderful writer & a lovely man who I was fortunate to have had some contact with in my previous life in journalism. RIP.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Brian Glanville, journalist lauded as ‘the greatest football writer’, dies aged 93

Brian Glanville, who was the Sunday Times’ football correspondent for 30 years and the influential author of The Story of the World Cup, has died aged 93

www.theguardian.com

Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · May 17

Good piece. Only read two, and enjoyed both, ‘Calculation of volume’ & ‘Small Boat’; was hugely taken with the latter.

Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · May 17

So well deserved!!! Congratulations @theresareidy.bsky.social

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Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · May 17

Review of ‘Dillon Rediscovered’ @irishtimes.com 😀 ‘Kevin Rafter’s assiduous account breaks new ground and brings a forgotten but fascinating figure back to life.’ #dillonrediscovered @dublincityuni.bsky.social

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Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · May 17

Good read… John Boyne on the art of book reviews: Never lie to readers, but deliver truth in a way that respects the writer @irishtimes.com

www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...

John Boyne on the art of book reviews: Never lie to readers, but deliver truth in a way that respects the writer

Twenty-one years after The Irish Times published novelist’s first review, he has now written 150

www.irishtimes.com

Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · May 8

This was unexpected! Bestsellers @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social #dillonrediscovered

Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · May 4

EJ Dillon in @irishtimes.com
Academic questions: Frank McNally on Titanic terriers, epic expense accounts and the rise of the ‘full professor’ #dillonrediscovered @dublincityuni.bsky.social

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/an-i...

Academic questions: Frank McNally on Titanic terriers, epic expense accounts and the rise of the ‘full professor’

Try claiming for a piano-playing secretary today and see what happens

www.irishtimes.com

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Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · May 3

Great photos. Thanks, @conorhorgan.bsky.social

Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · May 3

From @independent.ie ‘Truly exceptional’ #dillonrediscovered @dublincityuni.bsky.social

www.independent.ie/entertainmen... The hair-raising exploits of a flawed but gifted journalist who was a master of disguise

The hair-raising exploits of a flawed but gifted journalist who was a master of disguise

In August 1895, William Ewart Gladstone decided to come out of retirement for one last public speech. The 85-year-old former British prime minister had been moved by a series of Daily Telegraph articl...

www.independent.ie

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Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · May 3

From @irishexaminer.bsky.social ‘Rafted has crafted a fascinating portrait of a clever, ambitious man’ #dillonrediscovered @dublincityuni.bsky.social

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...

Author interview: Unravelling the mysterious life of a journalism legend

EJ Dillon was one of the most prominent journalists of his time, as foreign correspondent with 'The Daily Telegraph', he was the literal embodiment of an international man of mystery

www.irishexaminer.com

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Conor Horgan @conorhorgan.bsky.social · May 3

My portrait of @kevinrafter.bsky.social, whose book on legendary journalist and international man of mystery EJ Dillon has just been published to great acclaim.

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Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · May 2

Nights like these are worth remembering. Huge thanks to everyone who joined me in @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social to celebrate the publication of ‘Dillon Rediscovered’. Really appreciate the generous words of Prof. John Horgan & Prof. Daire Keogh @dublincityuni.bsky.social #dillonrediscovered

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Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · Apr 29

EJ Dillon would have appreciated the coverage, I think! ‘Dillon Rediscovered’ in @irishmirror.bsky.social & Irish Daily Star #dillonrediscovered @dublincityuni.bsky.social

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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · Apr 28

The nice people at @politybooks.bsky.social have just told me about a discount code and sent me some lovely graphics with some kind words attached, so forgive me if I drop them now and then. Here's the @therestpolitics.bsky.social's @rory-stewart.bsky.social.

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Gerry Arthurs @gerryarthurs.bsky.social · Apr 27

This looks like a fascinating publication by @kevinrafter.bsky.social described as a vivid compelling portrait in the Sunday Times today with striking parallels with the media world today.

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Colleen Murrell - ivorytowerjourno @ivorytowerjourno.bsky.social · Apr 27

Prof @kevinrafter.bsky.social gets a whole page in the @ST__Ireland for his soon to be launched book on EJ Dillon @DCU

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Tracey Thorn @traceythorn.bsky.social · Apr 24

"It's magic really isn't it? I want to do it again now." www.newstatesman.com/culture/musi...

I loved performing again, but it reminded me to keep one foot in normal life

Our gigs went better than I could have hoped; even the things that went wrong added to the magic.

www.newstatesman.com

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Prof. Kevin Rafter @kevinrafter.bsky.social · Apr 23

Another little video about my new book on EJ Dillon, which will be in the shops this weekend ahead of its ‘official’ publication next week. The photos in the book are wonderful & perfectly evoke Dillon’s era. #dillonrediscovered @dublincityuni.bsky.social @telegraphnews.bsky.social