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Nessa O’Mahony

@nessao.bsky.social

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I am a poet and novelist from Dublin. I’ve edited anthologies and teach creative writing

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Nessa O’Mahony @nessao.bsky.social · Nov 13

Delighted to see such an influx of new members to this platform. It’s very friendly. And in case you’re wondering, I’m a poet and novelist and occasional editor of anthologies. Looking forward to more chats here #irishwriting #irishpoetry

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Macha Press @machapress.bsky.social · 20h

PRE-ORDER morsels by Susanna Galbraith!
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morsels Pre-Order — Macha Press

morsels is a formally ambitious multi-sequence debut collection from Belfast poet Susanna Galbraith. Galbraith’s innovations on the long poem form range from a chorus of fragmented yet confluent vo...

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Nessa O’Mahony @nessao.bsky.social · 2d

How amazing. We are a third of the way to hitting our fundraising target to support Arlen House, Ireland’s leading feminist press which is 50 years old this year. Can you help or share this post? gofund.me/afd6fed97

Donate to 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday, organized by Nessa O'Mahony

Arlen House – Ireland’s leading independent literary publis… Nessa O'Mahony needs your support for 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday

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Nessa O’Mahony @nessao.bsky.social · 6d

Ps - apologies if that was asked earlier in this debate. I only came in half way through

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Nessa O’Mahony @nessao.bsky.social · 6d

Perhaps, but she’s not running as an alternative to the government and the focus could be put on what any of the candidates would do if they were asked to sign into law a policy with which they individually disagreed

Nessa O’Mahony @nessao.bsky.social · 7d

Thinking fondly of our times together in Norwich, Naomi, and sending you my very best.

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Nessa O’Mahony @nessao.bsky.social · 12d

Just 22 euro short of the €7000 milestone in our Arlen House fundraiser and it would be so great to breach that before the end of September- can anyone out there help this fine Irish feminist press gofund.me/e95e94cbf

Donate to 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday, organized by Nessa O'Mahony

Arlen House – Ireland’s leading independent literary publis… Nessa O'Mahony needs your support for 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday

gofund.me

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Chris Murray @chris-murray.bsky.social · 13d

In memory of Breda Wall Ryan, whose anniversary is today.
Fragmenting…defragmenting… by Breda Wall Ryan
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Raven Mothers was published by @doirepress.bsky.social

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Nessa O’Mahony @nessao.bsky.social · 15d

Goodness, I didn’t know you were an OU student. Maybe you might come say hello to our OU creative writing students sometime

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 15d

Poetry Ireland is recruiting a new Director to lead the Poetry Ireland team.

Applications for this role are being managed by CCI Executive Search.

For further details visit www.charitycareersrecruitment.ie/vacancy/159

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Darach Ó Séaghdha @darach.bsky.social · 19d

The Records Show on @rte.ie is absolutely excellent. Perfect Sunday afternoon telly.

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Nessa O’Mahony @nessao.bsky.social · 19d

And Katie Hannon is a terrific presenter- informed and engaged

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Nessa O’Mahony @nessao.bsky.social · 20d

Hey there! I wanted to share an important campaign supporting Arlen House as they celebrate 50 years of publishing exceptional Irish writing. If you're able, please click the link below to donate or consider sharing it with others who might be interested. Thank you!

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Nessa O’Mahony @nessao.bsky.social · 23d

Anytime I have invited a guest to a class I have given them my fee. But rarely have I been offered the same when I guest

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Nessa O’Mahony @nessao.bsky.social · 23d

The Arlen House fundraiser for this important Irish feminist press is nearing an important milestone of 5000 euro. Could you help get it there? gofund.me/e42f48ca2

Donate to 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday, organized by Nessa O'Mahony

Arlen House – Ireland’s leading independent literary publis… Nessa O'Mahony needs your support for 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday

gofund.me

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Nessa O’Mahony @nessao.bsky.social · 28d

We’re raising funds for one of Ireland’s leading feminist presses - might you help? gofund.me/bd3cc32a2

Donate to 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday, organized by Nessa O'Mahony

Arlen House – Ireland’s leading independent literary publis… Nessa O'Mahony needs your support for 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday

gofund.me

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Siobhan Campbell @poetrysiobhan.bsky.social · Sep 10

Confluences and Collaborations - event Sept 18th - and don't we need more of it! @machapress.bsky.social

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Billy Mills @billymills.bsky.social · Sep 9

New review time, heavy on the Irish #haiku

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@liamcarson.bsky.social

Two Irish Haikuists: A Review of Liam Carson and Tim Murphy

Belfast Twilight – haiku, senryu and micro-poems, Liam Carson, Salmon Poetry, 2025, ISBN: 978-1-915022-96-7, €12.00 Upward Spiral – haiku and senryu, Tim Murphy, Red Moon Press, 2025, I…

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Nessa O’Mahony @nessao.bsky.social · Sep 10

Raising money to support a leading Irish publisher and feminist press - can you help? gofund.me/d3f3d4cdf

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Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera @pantibliss.bsky.social · Sep 8

Cauvery is one of the nicest people you could ever meet, and I hate that she has to write this. We need leadership and firm action now before the very worst of us succeed in dragging us all down with them

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Sep 8

When I left India, Ireland welcomed me in. I won’t let bigotry destroy the country we love | Cauvery Madhavan

People from the Indian community, and others, are facing violence that was once unthinkable. We must not give in to the racists, says novelist Cauvery Madhavan

www.theguardian.com

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Arlen House @arlenhouse.bsky.social · Sep 7

Many people have said they admire Arlen House, its books, its independent feminist ethos, & that they'd like to help progress our vision. Well, now you can!

@nessao.bsky.social & Eavan Casey have created a fundraiser:
www.gofundme.com/f/50-for-50-...

Thank you for any support you can give.

Donate to 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday, organized by Nessa O'Mahony

Arlen House – Ireland’s leading independent literary publis… Nessa O'Mahony needs your support for 50 for 50 - Supporting Arlen House for its 50th birthday

www.gofundme.com

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Susan Lanigan @susanlanigan.bsky.social · Sep 6

Great cause for a determined small press determined to continue in the face of institutional indifference.

Nessa O’Mahony @nessao.bsky.social · Sep 5

Arlen House, the leading feminist press and high quality publisher of Irish writing, is celebrating its 50th birthday so we are fundraising to ensure it can continue its important work. Can you help? gofund.me/01a31a841