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GCSE Macbeth @gcse-macbeth.bsky.social · May 23

Wonderful essay by Katherine Rundell.

www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

Katherine Rundell · Why children’s books?

Children’s books, to a great extent because they are written for those who cannot participate in the market, can offer...

www.lrb.co.uk

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@Shamlet @shamlet.bsky.social · Mar 24

An interesting piece to add to how we work through Othello and other plays with students

What Shakespeare Got Right About PTSD

A new production of Othello foregrounds what the play’s earliest audiences recognized: the psychological costs of war.

www.theatlantic.com

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INOTE @inotenews.bsky.social · Mar 18

📢 @NCCAie are offering you the opportunity to be part of Regional Focus Groups on the draft specification for Leaving Cert English. Follow the link for more details on these one day events & to register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Martin Doyle @martindoyle.bsky.social · Mar 13

The 100 best Irish fiction books of the 21st century so far: No 100 to No 51. We assembled a panel of 60 experts – writers, critics, academics, festival curators, booksellers & journalists – to select the best Irish novels and short story collections of 2000-2025

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

The 100 best Irish fiction books of the 21st century so far: No 100 to No 51

The Irish Times assembled a panel of 60 experts – authors, critics, academics, festival curators, booksellers and journalists – to select the best Irish novels and short story collections of the years...

www.irishtimes.com

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Julian Girdham @sccenglish.bsky.social · Feb 10

Remaining #edchatie sessions this term after that:

Leadership in Irish schools: challenges & opportunities with @joerolston.bsky.social

ESD in Ireland: the role of education in helping Ireland become climate leaders with @[email protected]

& Leaving Certificate reform: pros & cons with me

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Martin Doyle @martindoyle.bsky.social · Feb 12

Another great Irish debut. Frogs for Lapdogs, published by New Island. Launched tonight. A wonderful child narrator with not a trace of sentimentality. A descendant of the Big House novel too. My Q&A with author Seán Farrell is in Irish Times Saturday week

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Sarah Kelly @sarfern.bsky.social · Feb 12

I’ll be adding much of today’s ‘Irish Times’ article to my ‘Macbeth’ unit of work on kingship and power. Lots to think about here….😩

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Clare,Navan & Tralee Education Support Centres @clanavtra.bsky.social · Feb 10

Approaches to Teaching the Theme of Kingship in 'Macbeth' with @sarfern

Date: Tuesday, 4th March 2025
Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Post Primary Leaving Cert English Teachers

Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Sarah Kelly @sarfern.bsky.social · Feb 11

✨This Thursday!
Cork Teachers of English are gathering for an in-person English Meet at Bandon Grammar School
- Short presentations on a variety of topics
- Relaxed vibes (I hope!)
Still time to sign up at the link below!
#edchatie @inotenews.bsky.social

www.eventbrite.ie/e/1213062114...

English Meet 2025

Join English teachers from around Cork for Cork’s annual English Meet! Short presentations of ideas and classroom practices will be shared.

www.eventbrite.ie

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Irish Writers Centre @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social · Jan 30

🖊️ Opportunities for writers!

Check out late January and February deadlines for submissions, competitions, bursaries, residencies and more opportunities.

irishwriterscentre.ie/opportunitie...

Opportunities for Writers: February 2025 - Irish Writers Centre

Late January/February deadlines for submissions, competitions, bursaries, residencies and other opportunities.

irishwriterscentre.ie

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Julian Girdham @sccenglish.bsky.social · Jan 27

For tonight's #edchatie discussion: anyone interested, I put this draft list together of provocative and helpful thinkers (mostly relevant for English). Mentioning writers like @marcwatkins.bsky.social & @janerosenzweig.bsky.social & @audreywatters.bsky.social

www.juliangirdham.com/blog/ai-reso...

AI thinkers for English teachers — Julian Girdham

Links to thinkers about artificial intelligence, whose writings I find helpful in navigating its implications for English.

www.juliangirdham.com

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The Broken Spine @thebrokenspine.co.uk · Jan 28

"A thoughtfully structured session—4 stars."

Join us for Untamed: Writing Without Fear.
📅 16th Feb 2025

💸 £20 tickets for Bluesky followers.

🔗 shorturl.at/aHUmE

Untamed: Writing Without Fear with Alan Parry

A 3-hour workshop to confront truths, sharpen your writing, and embrace unfiltered expression. Honest, bold, and unapologetic.

shorturl.at

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Sally Hayden @sallyhayd.bsky.social · Jan 20

My name is not on it but I'll be talking at this event at Ennis Book Club Festival on March 8, remembering Edna O'Brien, whom I worked with when I lived in London.
Info here: glor.ie/events/ennis...

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Sarah Kelly @sarfern.bsky.social · Jan 27

✨English Meet Cork is rapidly approaching! ✨

Thursday, Feb 13th-6:30pm
Free event.
Teachers sharing ideas and practice in person.
If you can make it to Bandon, do sign up 🙏!
Link below.
This event is supported by INOTE

www.eventbrite.ie/e/1213062114...

English Meet 2025

Join English teachers from around Cork for Cork’s annual English Meet! Short presentations of ideas and classroom practices will be shared.

www.eventbrite.ie

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Julian Girdham @sccenglish.bsky.social · Jan 27

AI in Irish education.

Give your opinion TONIGHT on #edchatie!

8.30-9.30pm, hosted by @john-hurley.bsky.social

Pls Repost ...

#EdChatie on Bluesky
All sessions on Monday evenings, 8:30–9:30 PM.

Jan 13th:
How can Ireland address its teacher recruitment and retention crisis?
Host: @humphreyjones.bsky.social

Jan 27th:
AI in Irish education.
Host: @john-hurley.bsky.social

Feb 10th:
Cognitive Science in Irish education.
Host: @patjburke.bsky.social

Feb 24th:
Supporting additional needs in Irish schools: barriers and opportunities.
Host: @trinagolden.bsky.social

Mar 10th:
Leadership in Irish schools: challenges and opportunities.
Host: @joerolston.bsky.social

Mar 24th:
ESD in Ireland: the role of education in helping Ireland become climate leaders.
Host: @codie1cory.bsky.social

April 7th:
Open to offers.

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · Jan 27

Michael Longley’s Life of Poetry | BBC Radio 3

In honour of the late poet Michael Longley, BBC Radio 3 will rebroadcast the series he made with Olivia O’Leary in 2024 to mark his 85th birthday. Tune in nightly 10th-14th February at 9:45pm.

Listen back on BBC Sounds: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 3 - The Essay, Michael Longley's Life of Poetry, The Early Years

In a 2024 interview, the late poet Michael Longley talks about Belfast and the classics.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Books Ireland @booksireland.bsky.social · Jan 27

Are you a writer aged 18—26? Applications are now open for the Cúirt Young Writer Delegates Programme in partnership with The Irish Writers Centre!
@irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
booksirelandmagazine.com/applications...

Applications open for Cúirt Young Writer Delegates Programme - Books Ireland

Applications are now open for the Cúirt Young Writer Delegates Programme in partnership with the Irish Writers Centre.

booksirelandmagazine.com

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Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social · Jan 26

Characteristically thought provoking blog from @greeborunner.bsky.social 👌

Mark Enser @ensermark.bsky.social · Jan 25

*** NEW POST ***

When talking about education, do we just jump to the end? @greeborunner.bsky.social asks that we give the full picture...

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Now draw the owl

This meme became famous a few years ago in my circles. It is an amusing idea that takes to extremes some of the issues we have all encountered with instruction. Often we are given some very precise…

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Jan 3

Over 160 calls for submissions of poetry, fiction, flash, non-fiction, art, photography & more - competitions, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in January 2025. Best of luck & pls share! www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...

Winter-themed border of blue snowflakes on a pale grey background. Text reads: Publishing Your Work | Poetry & Writing Calls for Submissions January 2025: Journals, Competitions, Bursaries, Residencies.

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@Shamlet @shamlet.bsky.social · Jan 21

In Macbeth, people initially go along to get along and uphold the appearance of the state they had. It takes a chaotic public performance by Macbeth and a sense that bloody knives may be directed at anyone to turn the tide. Macduff's principled dissent then brings along a wave of pragmatic dissent.

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · Jan 22

Most secondary teachers will struggle to authenticate students’ work under Leaving Cert reforms, survey finds

Exam integrity will be compromised by access to artificial intelligence tools, ASTI says

www.irishtimes.com

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Rónán Hession @ronanhession.bsky.social · Jan 21

Delighted to be taking part in this year's Ennis Book Club Festival. I'll be interviewed by the wonderful @neilhegarty.bsky.social on 8 March. We'll be chatting about Ghost Mountain and EVERYTHING.

Tickets in the link 👇

Do come!

ennisbookclubfestival.com/Event_slug/r...

Rónán Hession in conversation with Neil Hegarty - Ennis Book Club Festival

Rónán Hession is an Irish writer based in Dublin. His debut novel Leonard and Hungry Paul was published by Bluemoose Books in 2019 and The Sunday Times chose it as one of the 50 great Irish novels of ...

ennisbookclubfestival.com

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jan 20

#UKEd #EduSky #UKteaching
I'm keen to give this platform more of a go as Twitter descends further into bin fire territory...

I really miss seeing posts from #TeamEnglish. Some of the regulars from the golden age of blogs / sharing resources / discussion on Twitter never appear here...

Help?

a man in a yellow raincoat is standing in the rain .

ALT: a man in a yellow raincoat is standing in the rain .

media.tenor.com

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INOTE @inotenews.bsky.social · Jan 20

Check this out if you’re in the Cork area. A highly enjoyable in person CPD event with @sarfern.bsky.social & many more engaging English teachers.

Sarah Kelly @sarfern.bsky.social · Jan 20

✨English Meet Cork is Back!!

Absolutely delighted to announce this free in-person CPD event!

- Friendly vibes
- Short presentations
- Wide range of topics
- Teas, coffees and chats
- Goodie bags and spot prizes!

🗓️Thursday, Feb 13th
Register Now

www.eventbrite.ie/e/1213062114...

English Meet 2025

Join English teachers from around Cork for Cork’s annual English Meet! Short presentations of ideas and classroom practices will be shared.

www.eventbrite.ie

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Sarah Kelly @sarfern.bsky.social · Jan 20

✨English Meet Cork is Back!!

Absolutely delighted to announce this free in-person CPD event!

- Friendly vibes
- Short presentations
- Wide range of topics
- Teas, coffees and chats
- Goodie bags and spot prizes!

🗓️Thursday, Feb 13th
Register Now

www.eventbrite.ie/e/1213062114...

English Meet 2025

Join English teachers from around Cork for Cork’s annual English Meet! Short presentations of ideas and classroom practices will be shared.

www.eventbrite.ie

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