Raven Books
@ravenbooks.bsky.social
Bookshop
34 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland
[email protected] ¦ (01) 278 9509 ¦ 086 3390231
Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5
34 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland
[email protected] ¦ (01) 278 9509 ¦ 086 3390231
Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5
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Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
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Thanks to @irishexaminer.bsky.social for letting me write this piece about leaders and readers, and the occasional intersection of literature and politics on this island.
November 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Thanks to @irishexaminer.bsky.social for letting me write this piece about leaders and readers, and the occasional intersection of literature and politics on this island.
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Dublin City lights
November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Dublin City lights
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Driving home from Trá Lí
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Driving home from Trá Lí
Dublin City lights
November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Dublin City lights
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On the show today: Grief & loneliness at Christmas; @sallyhayd.bsky.social on the 'ceasefire' in Lebanon; @valerieflynn.bsky.social on clothes that (don't) last; Ireland's music scene; Kidnapped kids in Nigeria; World news; Has AI rejected your job application?
November 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
On the show today: Grief & loneliness at Christmas; @sallyhayd.bsky.social on the 'ceasefire' in Lebanon; @valerieflynn.bsky.social on clothes that (don't) last; Ireland's music scene; Kidnapped kids in Nigeria; World news; Has AI rejected your job application?
An Post last posting dates for Christmas
November 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
An Post last posting dates for Christmas
An Post last posting dates for Christmas
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
An Post last posting dates for Christmas
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Excited to see some of you in Pearse Library this Friday and Saturday at the @dublinsmpressfair.bsky.social 📚
Open to the public on Friday between 6-9 pm, and on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm 📚
Be sure to come by and say hello at our stand, and peruse our selection of translated titles! 📚
Open to the public on Friday between 6-9 pm, and on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm 📚
Be sure to come by and say hello at our stand, and peruse our selection of translated titles! 📚
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Excited to see some of you in Pearse Library this Friday and Saturday at the @dublinsmpressfair.bsky.social 📚
Open to the public on Friday between 6-9 pm, and on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm 📚
Be sure to come by and say hello at our stand, and peruse our selection of translated titles! 📚
Open to the public on Friday between 6-9 pm, and on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm 📚
Be sure to come by and say hello at our stand, and peruse our selection of translated titles! 📚
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“May we all be flexible enough to heed its warnings.”
Fascist Yoga by @stewarthome.bsky.social reviewed in @thetls.bsky.social:
www.the-tls.com/regular-feat...
Fascist Yoga by @stewarthome.bsky.social reviewed in @thetls.bsky.social:
www.the-tls.com/regular-feat...
November 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
“May we all be flexible enough to heed its warnings.”
Fascist Yoga by @stewarthome.bsky.social reviewed in @thetls.bsky.social:
www.the-tls.com/regular-feat...
Fascist Yoga by @stewarthome.bsky.social reviewed in @thetls.bsky.social:
www.the-tls.com/regular-feat...
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And to think, Zelensky isn't grateful for US efforts.
November 24, 2025 at 6:06 AM
And to think, Zelensky isn't grateful for US efforts.
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Inniu, thug an tUachtarán Catherine Connolly cuairt ar phríomhoifig Focus Ireland , áit ar bhuail sí leis an bPríomhfheidhmeannach, Pat Dennigan, agus leis an bhfoireann, agus shínigh sí leabhar comhbhróin don tSiúr Stanislaus Kennedy.
November 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Inniu, thug an tUachtarán Catherine Connolly cuairt ar phríomhoifig Focus Ireland , áit ar bhuail sí leis an bPríomhfheidhmeannach, Pat Dennigan, agus leis an bhfoireann, agus shínigh sí leabhar comhbhróin don tSiúr Stanislaus Kennedy.
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Labhair an tUachtarán Connolly tráthnóna inniu ag ócáid a d’eagraigh An Taisce dar teideal: “Léargas ar an athrú aeráide agus a thionchar ar ár leas”
This afternoon, President Catherine Connolly spoke at an event hosted by An Taisce: ‘Snapshots on climate change and its impacts on our welfare’
This afternoon, President Catherine Connolly spoke at an event hosted by An Taisce: ‘Snapshots on climate change and its impacts on our welfare’
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Labhair an tUachtarán Connolly tráthnóna inniu ag ócáid a d’eagraigh An Taisce dar teideal: “Léargas ar an athrú aeráide agus a thionchar ar ár leas”
This afternoon, President Catherine Connolly spoke at an event hosted by An Taisce: ‘Snapshots on climate change and its impacts on our welfare’
This afternoon, President Catherine Connolly spoke at an event hosted by An Taisce: ‘Snapshots on climate change and its impacts on our welfare’
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@teni.bsky.social don't seem to use their bsky account so I'm posting this over here from their facebook because people should see it: one of the first things our new President Connolly did last week was write the community a letter for TDOR 🏳️⚧️
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November 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
@teni.bsky.social don't seem to use their bsky account so I'm posting this over here from their facebook because people should see it: one of the first things our new President Connolly did last week was write the community a letter for TDOR 🏳️⚧️
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69 nominated novels for the Dublin Literary Award from
36 countries, 20 debut authors, 30 translated titles in 17 languages
I created a list by country with the nominating library
A longlist up to 20 titles, to be announced on 17 Feb
@dublinlitaward.bsky.social
clairemcalpine.com/2025/11/24/d...
36 countries, 20 debut authors, 30 translated titles in 17 languages
I created a list by country with the nominating library
A longlist up to 20 titles, to be announced on 17 Feb
@dublinlitaward.bsky.social
clairemcalpine.com/2025/11/24/d...
Dublin Literary Award Longlist 2026
The Dublin Literary Award nominations have been revealed, an award that allows international libraries to nominate one work of fiction, therefore achieving its aim to promote excellence in world li…
clairemcalpine.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
69 nominated novels for the Dublin Literary Award from
36 countries, 20 debut authors, 30 translated titles in 17 languages
I created a list by country with the nominating library
A longlist up to 20 titles, to be announced on 17 Feb
@dublinlitaward.bsky.social
clairemcalpine.com/2025/11/24/d...
36 countries, 20 debut authors, 30 translated titles in 17 languages
I created a list by country with the nominating library
A longlist up to 20 titles, to be announced on 17 Feb
@dublinlitaward.bsky.social
clairemcalpine.com/2025/11/24/d...
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On the eve of St. Kateryna’s Day,
Ukrainian girls placed leaves from different trees under their pillows; each marked with a young man’s name.
Before sleep, they whispered a prayer to Fate.
In the morning, the youngest boy in the family pulled one leaf – the name on it foretold her future husband.
Ukrainian girls placed leaves from different trees under their pillows; each marked with a young man’s name.
Before sleep, they whispered a prayer to Fate.
In the morning, the youngest boy in the family pulled one leaf – the name on it foretold her future husband.
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
On the eve of St. Kateryna’s Day,
Ukrainian girls placed leaves from different trees under their pillows; each marked with a young man’s name.
Before sleep, they whispered a prayer to Fate.
In the morning, the youngest boy in the family pulled one leaf – the name on it foretold her future husband.
Ukrainian girls placed leaves from different trees under their pillows; each marked with a young man’s name.
Before sleep, they whispered a prayer to Fate.
In the morning, the youngest boy in the family pulled one leaf – the name on it foretold her future husband.
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Sometimes you like when I tell you about Ukrainian traditions.
Today, we honour Saint Kateryna the Great Martyr.
In pre-Christian times, this day was believed to celebrate a girl’s destiny, and later the Church linked it to Saint Kateryna, a symbol of womanhood.
One sweet tradition below
Today, we honour Saint Kateryna the Great Martyr.
In pre-Christian times, this day was believed to celebrate a girl’s destiny, and later the Church linked it to Saint Kateryna, a symbol of womanhood.
One sweet tradition below
November 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Sometimes you like when I tell you about Ukrainian traditions.
Today, we honour Saint Kateryna the Great Martyr.
In pre-Christian times, this day was believed to celebrate a girl’s destiny, and later the Church linked it to Saint Kateryna, a symbol of womanhood.
One sweet tradition below
Today, we honour Saint Kateryna the Great Martyr.
In pre-Christian times, this day was believed to celebrate a girl’s destiny, and later the Church linked it to Saint Kateryna, a symbol of womanhood.
One sweet tradition below
The ripples of kindness continue to spread: a man came in this morning having heard The Tale⤵️ "She sung at our wedding." She also sung with their choir outside during the pandemic when choirs across the land joined together to honour the front line workers. "She still had a great voice."
Not because I had a small part to play but because now more than ever we need to amplify kindness and human connection, let me share with you the Tale of Kathleen & John
After I had given directions to Kathleen (as I was to learn was her name) she headed off with her trusty walking frame, Esmeralda
After I had given directions to Kathleen (as I was to learn was her name) she headed off with her trusty walking frame, Esmeralda
A woman steps into the shop: Where do I vote?
Me: Are you looking for Carysfort National School?
Her: Yes, I feel it's my duty, I turned 97 yesterday!
#Áras25
Me: Are you looking for Carysfort National School?
Her: Yes, I feel it's my duty, I turned 97 yesterday!
#Áras25
November 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The ripples of kindness continue to spread: a man came in this morning having heard The Tale⤵️ "She sung at our wedding." She also sung with their choir outside during the pandemic when choirs across the land joined together to honour the front line workers. "She still had a great voice."
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We are so delighted to be taking part in the inaugural Dublin Small Press Fair later this month ✨️
Come along to Pearse Street Library on November 28 and 29 to say hi, browse our wares and celebrate all of the amazing indie publishers, literary magazines, writers, zines and-
Come along to Pearse Street Library on November 28 and 29 to say hi, browse our wares and celebrate all of the amazing indie publishers, literary magazines, writers, zines and-
November 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
We are so delighted to be taking part in the inaugural Dublin Small Press Fair later this month ✨️
Come along to Pearse Street Library on November 28 and 29 to say hi, browse our wares and celebrate all of the amazing indie publishers, literary magazines, writers, zines and-
Come along to Pearse Street Library on November 28 and 29 to say hi, browse our wares and celebrate all of the amazing indie publishers, literary magazines, writers, zines and-
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➡️➡️➡️"it is important that cash does not become viewed merely as a backup measure, nor that digital financial services are assumed to be the default option for all citizens. Easy accessibility and wide acceptance of cash must continue to be supported for those who need to, or choose to, use it"
'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning. Analysis by Olive McCarthy @ucc.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning
Governments are increasingly advising people to keep cash on hand for emergencies which may severely impair electronic payments systems
www.rte.ie
November 24, 2025 at 8:18 AM
➡️➡️➡️"it is important that cash does not become viewed merely as a backup measure, nor that digital financial services are assumed to be the default option for all citizens. Easy accessibility and wide acceptance of cash must continue to be supported for those who need to, or choose to, use it"
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📣Cash is essential for inclusion
'The Eurosystem Cash Strategy has recognised cash as "an important part of your freedom to choose how to pay and essential for the financial inclusion of all groups in society"'
'The Eurosystem Cash Strategy has recognised cash as "an important part of your freedom to choose how to pay and essential for the financial inclusion of all groups in society"'
November 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
📣Cash is essential for inclusion
'The Eurosystem Cash Strategy has recognised cash as "an important part of your freedom to choose how to pay and essential for the financial inclusion of all groups in society"'
'The Eurosystem Cash Strategy has recognised cash as "an important part of your freedom to choose how to pay and essential for the financial inclusion of all groups in society"'
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The ECB SPACE survey shows cash was the most frequently used payment method at point of sale in 2024 in 14 out of 20 countries in the euro area, especially for payments under €50. The Dept of Finance reports an increase in the use of cash in Ireland in 2025, 92% of those surveyed saying they use it
November 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The ECB SPACE survey shows cash was the most frequently used payment method at point of sale in 2024 in 14 out of 20 countries in the euro area, especially for payments under €50. The Dept of Finance reports an increase in the use of cash in Ireland in 2025, 92% of those surveyed saying they use it
➡️➡️➡️"it is important that cash does not become viewed merely as a backup measure, nor that digital financial services are assumed to be the default option for all citizens. Easy accessibility and wide acceptance of cash must continue to be supported for those who need to, or choose to, use it"
'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning. Analysis by Olive McCarthy @ucc.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning
Governments are increasingly advising people to keep cash on hand for emergencies which may severely impair electronic payments systems
www.rte.ie
November 24, 2025 at 8:18 AM
➡️➡️➡️"it is important that cash does not become viewed merely as a backup measure, nor that digital financial services are assumed to be the default option for all citizens. Easy accessibility and wide acceptance of cash must continue to be supported for those who need to, or choose to, use it"