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Catherine Gallagher

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PhD Student at Dublin City University. Researching Irish media & political comms response to Covid-19. Views mine. Disability rights = human rights Achill/Dublin 🌊

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Catherine Gallagher is an American historicist literary critic, and Victorianist, and is Professor Emerita of English at the University of California, Berkeley.

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Jul 31

Pleased to see that Achill Island was ranked the 8th best island globally

Excited to head back home for a few weeks soon. My village is a little slice of beauty flying under the radar that doesn't tend to make the headlines - but still top tier 🌊
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#AchillIsland #Mayo #Spéirgorm

Picturesque Mayo Island named eighth-most beautiful island in world

The Mayo Island features amongst islands such as Madeira, Sri Lanka and the Seychelles

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · May 19

Very sad to hear about the passing of Paul Durcan - one of my favourite poets & whose work I am so fond of. Years ago on QFM, myself and Anna D'Alton discussed Durcan's work in the second episode of our show Reader's Hour open.spotify.com/episode/4kFC...

#poetry #pauldurcan #irishpoetry #Spéirgorm

Episode 2 (with Molly O'Leary)

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Apr 30

That time again for my monthly post on here 😂 I sustained quite a nasty injury to my ankle. April was all about ice packs, resting and tunes 🙌

New and some rediscovered tracks ✨
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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Apr 1

That time again to share my March playlist ☘️ I finished the month with a badly sprained ankle. Bad enough to cancel my trip to Copenhagen, I was supposed to fly today. Swings & roundabouts 😂
Happy though to be recovering with some ☀️ & the grand stretch 😎 #Spéirgorm

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MARCH '25

Playlist · Caitríona Ní Ghallchobhair · 15 items

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Mar 19

I'm going to be in #Copenhagen soon for the first time. Any suggestions on things to see or do, especially anything a lil off the beaten track? Also any tips on getting around, making the trip accessible would be most welcome 🇩🇰

Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Mar 11

I know there's a drop in temp, but I had to wear my sunglasses for my driving lesson this morning. So that's good enough for me ☀️ #Spéirgorm

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Mar 9

I seem to have fallen down an algorithmic rabbit hole of content about space, planets etc. And finding it really interesting! I'm a humanities/social sciences lady through & through, but would be open to #podcast & #documentary recommendations where I can get a better understanding 🌌💫

Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Feb 28

It's that time again ☀️ February #Playlist 🎶

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Feb 27

creative writing (not much time for that right now!), activism, and my commitment to my education.

I've just learned that the episode was made available to listen back: shorturl.at/kPs6t

#Spéirgorm #Speirgorm

Welcome to My World (Catherine Gallagher) | Midwest Documentaries

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Feb 27

Slightly different post. Some time ago, in May 2023, I sat down with Tommy Marren from Midwest Radio. I was asked to participate in their documentary series, 'Welcome to My World'.

I talk about growing up in Achill, navigating life as a disabled child & teenager, grief & loss in my family 1/2

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Jan 31

Oh that's cool! Grand stretch playlist and hand sewing sounds like a great combo ☀️
Ah, Bubble gum brain is cheesy early 00s pop I put on for cleaning or packing/unpacking to give me motivation 😂 open.spotify.com/playlist/1sG...

Bubblegum brain

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Jan 31

@theauldsthretch.bsky.social open.spotify.com/playlist/2QF... 😎

The Grand Stretch

Playlist · Caitríona Ní Ghallchobhair · 31 items · 1 saves

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Jan 31

A quiet hobby I've had for 10+ yrs is making playlists, specifically monthly playlists! And other ones for 'gentle brain food', songs that feel like 'the grand stretch' or, if you fancy, 'bubblegum brain'

This month I cheated a bit & combined Dec & Jan #Spéirgorm

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Dec '24 / Jan '25

Playlist · Caitríona Ní Ghallchobhair · 22 items

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Jan 16

We are not yet up & running on this platform. If you are interested in our work, check out our links here linktr.ee/disabledpost...

#Disability #HigherEducation #PostgraduateEducation #Accessibility #PhD 3/3

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A DPO representing disabled postgraduates & early career researchers in Ireland

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Jan 16

When it comes to inclusive postgraduate education in Ireland. This is proof that constructive advocacy can bring about positive impact and why it is always essential to consult/collaborate with disabled people in a meaningful way, across all sectors. 2/3

Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Jan 16

An important milestone as part of a group I am involved with, NDPAC (National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee). Very welcome inclusion of proposals in the Programme for Government regarding better support for postgrad students in Ireland. We have fast become a leading voice 1/3

Text reads: 'Programme for Government: Promote inclusive research by ensuring institutions have the necessary supports for faculty and researchers with disabilities. Establish a formal pathway for third-level researchers to inform government policy on critical issues based on internationally recognised research'

Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Jan 8

I spent Christmas & New Year's at home on the Rock 🌊 I've not been able to spend much time there over the last couple of years, so made up for lost time! I got to finally show my partner some sights as we're now able to spin around 🚗 It was the reset I needed. Happy new year 💫 #Achill #Spéirgorm

Image taken at the end of Mulranny beach, Mayo. The sun is a little below half way in the sky peeping behind a cloud. The sun reflects water like a halo.

Landscape image taken near the pier in Dugort, Achill Island. The angle faces from the pier towards the village and beach. The sky is mostly clear and very blue. There are three faint lines in the sky that show planes flew overhead shortly before the picture was taken. It's very sunny but it was a crisp, cold day

Landscape taken on Keel Beach, Achill Island. Image taken approx an hour before it got dark. The picture was taken in the middle of the beach facing towards Keel and Dooagh villages. The beach is wet and almost blends in with the water to create a mirror effect work the sky.

Grayscale image taken of me on Keel Beach, Achill Island, in portrait format. The background is blurred. I am short in stature with shoulder length dark hair. I am wrapped up in a warm coat, scarf, and hat.

Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Dec 23

Beautiful 😍 hope you have a lovely Christmas and a well deserved break!

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Dec 22

Ah, tis yourself! Thanks be to jhaysus, I'm happy to hear that 🥰

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The Grand Drawing In @theauldsthretch.bsky.social · Dec 14

Today is 2024-12-14, the sun sets at 16:05:46 and the grand auld stretch tonight was 00 mins and 03 secs. #GrandStretch #TheGrandStretchIsBack

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Dec 21

Never to early to rave about the grand stretch 😂

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Dec 21

Ah winter solstice

*don't say it*

Won't be long now..

*don't say it*

Until ya start to see..

*don't!*

a bitta of the..

*keep it in*

Grand stretch in it now #Spéirgorm #wintersolstice

a man wearing glasses and a suit is making a face

Alt: a man wearing glasses and a suit is making a face (gif from The Office)

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Oisín Murphy-Goreless @bikesnbukes.bsky.social · Dec 21

‘We are still allowed to go inside a 5000 year old room. We are very fortunate.’ Dr Clare Tuffy. Take a moment to reflect and think of those that have had their heritage destroyed in the last year on this #newgrangesolstice

A small triangle of light amidst the darkness as the sun enters the passage grave of Newgrange on the Winter Solstice.

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Dec 12

I was thinking the same thing!

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Sam Tranum @samtranum.bsky.social · Dec 11

If you’re already a subscriber, we hope you’ll stick with us in 2025. If you’re not yet a subscriber, we’d love it if you’d consider joining us dublininquirer.com/subscribe. If you’ve questions about anything in this thread, or anything else, don’t hesitate to ask. /14

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Sam Tranum @samtranum.bsky.social · Dec 11

Okay, the end of the year is in sight, so maybe it’s a good time for us to tell you about our financials, here at Dublin Inquirer HQ at the Digital Hub on Thomas Street in Dublin 8. We ask for transparency from others, so some transparency from us is good too, right? 1/

Our one-room office, with four desks, a window at the end, and piles of newspapers everywhere.

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Dec 11

True 😂 Although my neck of the woods in Mayo, it's so rural that no takeaway do deliveries 🤣

Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Dec 11

Doing the very last of my Christmas shopping online. Can't tell you how many times I've absentmindedly put down my Mayo address for delivery by accident (I'm Dublin-based) 😆 Definitely not on the countdown to head back down to the Rock 💚❤️ #Spéirgorm

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Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Dec 6

We'll get a whole fleet of new ministers out of tonight. Get this leitrim lad in agriculture pronto #Spéirgorm #latelatetoyshow

Catherine Gallagher @catherinegallagher.bsky.social · Dec 6

Can I be Bffs with Holly and Phoebe? #Spéirgorm #latelatetoyshow

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