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Cathy McGlynn

@cathymcglynn.bsky.social

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Music therapist, Parkinsongs choir, Melodies Memory dementia choir. Devourer of books, recovering academic, PhD on James Joyce. Fierce feminist mama. 🏳️‍🌈 🇵🇸

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Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 17h

She moves to the top of my list on the basis of your answer! Thank you 🙂

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Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 17h

Great - she’s been on my ‘must-read’ list for a while! I’ve seen Macaulay compared to Woolf in several places and I’m wondering how you’d describe her writing style? Is she a Woolf or a Whipple? (my current strange yard stick)

Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 1d

This is SO good!! 😂

Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 3d

Children of the 80s, enjoy!

Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 3d

Ever wondered where all the Cheers title photos are from? I did. And I've gathered everything I can find into this post. That was fun.

joelmorris.substack.com/p/where-nobo...

Where nobody knows your name...

Tracing the anonymous faces at the start of Cheers.

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Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 3d

Brilliant to see this. I get so weary from the massive waste and cost to the environment that is caused by purchase of cheap Halloween costumes that are only worn once. Would be great to see this take off in other areas, kudos to @marthafanning.bsky.social

Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 3d

A fabulous initiative from Blackrock Councillor @marthafanning.bsky.social - next Saturday at Urban Junction (just up the road from us) 👻🎃🧙‍♀️

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Mark O’Brien @obrienpmark.bsky.social · 5d

“The bogs, rivers, mountains, and shorelines are more than preservers of old myths, bones, and memories. They are energy banks and time sponges, and what is held within them seeks release.”

As were you Manchán. As were you.
Tá mo croí briste. Go dté tú slán, a chara.

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GardeningWell @gardeningwell.ie · 5d

Manchán’s sustainable lifestyle was more than idealism it was committed practice. His legacy asks: What sustainable act will you plant today?

In his memory, I’ll plant these native flowers this weekend.
I invite you to share one small biodiversity action you’ll take? #speirgorm

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Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 5d

I’m nearly finished it and I highly recommend - it’s a delicious read!

Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 5d

There’s a lovely recent Tea or Books podcast on The Crooked Cross and The Spring Begins - I was longing to read both by the end! @stuckinabook.bsky.social

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Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 6d

This is an excruciating watch.

Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 8d

I also started this today!! Thanks to @jacquiwine.bsky.social and lovely Tea or Books podcast from @stuckinabook.bsky.social. It’s so far a beautiful read.

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Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 8d

Love this thread! Can’t wait to read the book.

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Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 11d

Am currently reading The House of Mirth and this topic feels very relevant!

Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 11d

Yes, this also!!

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Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 11d

I should admit I only watched one episode 😂 But not sure I can go back to it. I think it’s worth a watch just to get a sense of it - sometimes I think I’m too cynical!

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Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 12d

Was so looking forward to #HouseOfGuinness and I absolutely hated it. Interesting that the critical reviews widely vary and I’m wondering about the experience of watching this as an Irish vs non-Irish person. It felt stagey, clichèd and depicting Fenians as leprechauns was unforgivable.

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Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 14d

Can’t recommend this training highly enough to anyone in Ireland working in the area of singing and health, especially those working with people with Parkinson’s disease. It’s been transformative for my Parkinsongs choir. @singtobeat.bsky.social

Sing to Beat Parkinson's @singtobeat.bsky.social · 14d

If you’re interested in learning about singing for people with Parkinson’s, we’d love you to join us for our training course next month in Dublin! The course takes place from 11am - 5pm on the 18th October. We hope to see you there!

Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 14d

Speaking for the marginalised voiceless as she clutches her €20,000 Hermes bag…

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Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 14d

Great interview! Surely Nick Offerman is one of the most likeable celebrities in Hollywood.

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Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 16d

This is true actually - I’m not sure I would have appreciated her at all when I was younger.

Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 16d

Great review! I read this in the summer while on a trip to London and coincidentally I was staying in Maida Vale where the protagonist lives! I loved this book. Brookner is such a glorious late discovery for me.

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Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 18d

Also love how the font size and style changes as you get lower down the title page

Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 18d

Please do this!!

Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 19d

Oh this book is a warm hug!

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Cathy McGlynn @cathymcglynn.bsky.social · 19d

Not the first time I’ve seen this error - @theguardian.com did a recent piece with the same thing. Important to get it right!