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Sheila Ahern @sheilaahern.bsky.social · 27d

Well said, Darach.

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Micah @rincewind.run · Oct 1

an extraordinary person with an extraordinary legacy who nevertheless didn’t take herself too seriously

when Gary Larson published this cartoon, she was in Africa and her institute was horribly offended and drafted a complaint

the whole thing was defused when she returned - she found it funny

Far Side cartoon with a female chimpanzee grooming a male chimpanzee

“Well, well - another blond hair. … Conducting a little more ‘research’ with that Jane Goodall tramp?”

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Dr Claire McGettrick Born Lorraine Hughes @cmcgettrick.bsky.social · Sep 25

A reminder about the ethical protocols underpinning the work of the Magdalene Names Project & why we don’t publish lists of names.

If you’re seeking info about a deceased family member, or if you’re a survivor seeking evidence of your confinement, you’re welcome to contact us.

jfmresearch.bsky.social @jfmresearch.bsky.social · Mar 15

JFMR has updated our Magdalene Names Project webpage. The update includes important information on our ethical protocols, and why (save for a small number of exceptions) the Names Project does not name women (living or deceased) on our website or in publications. jfmresearch.com/home/magdale...

Magdalene Names Project

ABOUT THE MAGDALENE NAMES PROJECT The Magdalene Names Project (MNP) is a JFM Research initiative which was established in 2003 in the context of the exhumations at High Park Magdalene Laundry. The …

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Dr Claire McGettrick Born Lorraine Hughes @cmcgettrick.bsky.social · Aug 14

ℹ️ If you're having difficulty filling out the expression of interest PDF for representation on the National Centre for Research & Remembrance panels/Special Advocate's Advisory Council, there's a Word version of the form on this page that's not flagged in the dept's email: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Survivor Representation on Key Engagement Structures

www.gov.ie

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The Author, Séamas O'Reilly @seamas.bsky.social · Sep 10

- you clean up that banksy?
- sure did, your honour, leaving a perfect, permanent outline, imbuing the work with real fuckin gravitas while making its point better than the artist did himself just like you asked

Adrian+Shane @adrianandshane.bsky.social · Sep 10

They erased the new Banksy mural in London. But the stain remains.

Side-by-side images of Banksy’s mural on the Royal Courts of Justice in London. On the left, the artwork appears faded and scrubbed, leaving only a ghostly outline of a judge raising a gavel over a protester holding a placard. On the right, the mural is fully visible in sharp black and white stencil, showing a judge in a traditional white wig and robes striking down at a protester who defends himself with a bloodied sign.

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Sheila Ahern @sheilaahern.bsky.social · Sep 3

Well said Bernie!

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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · Sep 3

All eyes on The Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the Israeli occupation's illegal siege on Gaza. Sign & share to show your support. #speirgirm my.uplift.ie/petitions/i-... @uplift.ie

I'm supporting the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the illegal siege of Gaza.

All eyes on The Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the Israeli occupation's illegal siege on Gaza. Sign & share to show your support.

my.uplift.ie

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Sally Hayden @sallyhayd.bsky.social · Aug 13

Irish Red Cross is hiring a head of communications: www.redcross.ie/wp-content/u...

www.redcross.ie

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Sheila Ahern @sheilaahern.bsky.social · Jun 28

I can see that chick from my kitchen, it hasn't shut up looking for food all day. Hopefully the ma (or da) will get back with a bag of chips soon!

chickfrim.my

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Erin L. Thompson @artcrimeprof.bsky.social · Jun 25

The staff at Iran's National Museum in Tehran have sandbagged the exhibitions they cannot move. I just...

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Kelly @justkelly.bsky.social · Jun 25

This is an image maga is posting to stoke fear of Mamdani. A list of things that sound awesome

Fox News screen showing Mamdani’s platform, next to a photo of him
HOUSING
AFFORDABILITY
• FREEZE THE RENT
• BUILDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
CREATING CITY-OWNED GROCERY STORES
• FARE FREE BUSES
LGBTQIA + PROTECTIONS
LABOR
• EXPANDING AND PROTECTING
GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE CITYWIDE
• MAKING NYC AN LGBTGIA+
SANCTUARY CITY
RAISING THE MINIMUM WAGE TO $30 BY 2030
TRUMP-PROOFING NYC
END ICE
COOPERATION
ZOHRAN FOR NEW YORK CITY

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johnpmcloughlin.bsky.social @johnpmcloughlin.bsky.social · Jun 15

A mature student, MA Linguistics, at @qmullinguistics.bsky.social, I am having Zoom chats - over the next few weeks - with people brought up and living in Dublin, to explore Dublin English. To get involved - or if you can encourage others - DM or email me at [email protected]

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Sheila Ahern @sheilaahern.bsky.social · Jun 22

www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-l... www.ricksteves.com/.../iran/ira...
This was made in 2009. My experience in 2015 was similar, except Irish people don't need a minder & can travel freely. Iran is the most beautiful country I have ever visited, full of culture, beauty & the warmest kindest people.

Iran

Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited: Iran. In a one-hour, ground-breaking travel special on public television, you'll discover the splendid monuments of...

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Sheila Ahern @sheilaahern.bsky.social · Jun 22

Some of these headlines sound like they could be from @waterfordwhispers.bsky.social

Irish Examiner @irishexaminer.bsky.social · Jun 22

US does not seek war, says Pentagon after bombing Iran’s nuclear sites

America “does not seek war” with Iran, Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has said in the aftermath of a surprise US attack on three of Tehran’s key ...

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Dr. Jeremy Swist @metalclassicist.bsky.social · Jun 17

Normal Greeks: “emergency exit procedure.”

Me, a late antique Hellenist: “liturgy of the exodus of danger.”

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Sheila Ahern @sheilaahern.bsky.social · Jun 18

Brutal, cruel and barbaric behaviour by Israel!

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · Jun 18

Israeli fire and strikes kill 140 in Gaza, medics say, as attention shifts to Iran

The deaths include the latest in near daily killings of Palestinians seeking aid

www.irishtimes.com

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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · Jun 18

Funny how Hermann ‘anti choice’ Kelly is all ‘my body, my choice’ when it comes to organ donation and his ‘giblets’, and entirety the opposite when it’s comes to women’s rights over our bodies! Misogyny in so central to far right ideology #speirgorm

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Sheila Ahern @sheilaahern.bsky.social · Jun 9

What an ordeal! You never know what's coming down the tracks. I wish you a complete and speedy recovery. I've been avoiding Twitter/X and missed your posts.

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Sheila Ahern @sheilaahern.bsky.social · Jun 5

You can live track the flotilla to Gaza. What courage! Respect to all aboard. freedomflotilla.org/ffc-tracker/

Map showing the current position of the flotilla to Gaza

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Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition @freedomflotilla.bsky.social · Jun 4

After drones repeatedly hovered over the #Madleen last night, we need people of the world to help tag and email their foreign ministry. The volunteers aboard are delivering life-saving aid to Gaza. They are unarmed, carrying only food, medicine, baby formula; acting fully within international law.

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Sheila Ahern @sheilaahern.bsky.social · Jun 2

Brilliant scheduling!
RTÉ1 Housewife of the Year
RTÉ2 The Handmaid's Tale

#housewifeoftheyear

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Sheila Ahern @sheilaahern.bsky.social · Jun 1

The beautiful Linenhall Library in Belfast.

Entrance to the Linenhall Library in Belfast
Mosaic name on thr floor

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Sheila Ahern @sheilaahern.bsky.social · Jun 1

Not much of a pub crawl in Belfast. 😉 The Crown to Robinsons.

Google map showing the Crown and Robinsons in Belfast

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Sheila Ahern @sheilaahern.bsky.social · May 26

Both characters in Breakfast at Tiffanys

a woman is standing in front of a sign that says for rent

Alt: a woman is standing in front of a sign that says for rent in the rain

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · May 20

"Know your enemy.
Whether they’re attacking Kneecap or Gary Lineker, or Mark Ruffalo or journalists who are actually doing their jobs
never forget what they are trying to silence."
via @dailypolitik.bsky.social

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