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Dylan Brennan @dylanbrennan.bsky.social · 1d

Happy to hear you’re safe Sarah.

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Sinéad Gleeson @sineadgleeson.bsky.social · 4d

Our friend, poet and activist @sarahmaintains.bsky.social has been illegally detained by the IDF and is being held in an Israeli jail. There are reports of mistreatment and human rights violations. Please keep pressure on the Irish government and embassy to secure the release of Sarah and others. 🇵🇸🇮🇪

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Jess Traynor @jesstraynor.bsky.social · 5d

Big thanks to everyone who joined me for the Dublin launch of New Arcana @gutterbookshop.bsky.social

It's such a big leap of faith putting a book out into the world & I'm so grateful for the friends who helped me celebrate ✨️

@bloodaxebooks.bsky.social

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Margaret Cahill @margaretcahillbsky.bsky.social · 6d

I know I won't be the only one waking up in tears to this news today. So authentically himself that there really was no one like him. A beautiful man who intrigued, schooled and inspired us all. I'm heartbroken for him & for those who loved him. He will be so missed.

www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...

Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55

The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed.

www.rte.ie

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Rónán Hession @ronanhession.bsky.social · 7d

@bansheepress.bsky.social open for book submissions from 1-15 Oct 👇

(Pl read the sub guidelines.)

bansheepress.org/read/banshee...

Banshee Press is open for book submissions from 1-15 October — Banshee Press

Banshee Press is open for book-length submissions of fiction, poetry and memoir from 1-15 October 2025 . All submitted manuscripts will be considered for our 2027 and 2028 lists (and perhaps beyond)....

bansheepress.org

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Dylan Brennan @dylanbrennan.bsky.social · 6d

Thinking of Sarah Clancy tonight, illegally detained, kidnapped. Sarah, (I know you’ll say that the focus shouldn’t be on you but still…) you’re a legend.

@sarahmaintains.bsky.social

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June Caldwell @junec.bsky.social · 6d

Thinking of Sarah Clancy, always so good at capturing small bytes of humanity, ever moreso now as she's literally sticking up for humanity, while most of us nod off. A great person, hugely kind. 🙏

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Jess Traynor @jesstraynor.bsky.social · 7d

My friend Sarah Clancy is currently in IOF captivity, kidnapped last night when her boat, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, was illegally intercepted in international waters.

Some boats are still sailing. Do what you can - wherever you are - to amplify & protest. 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
@freedomflotilla.bsky.social

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Dylan Brennan @dylanbrennan.bsky.social · 9d

open.substack.com/pub/letthede...

Famine Haibun

excerpt

open.substack.com

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 15d

Aodh Ruadh Ó Domhnaill International Poetry Exchange!

Join Galician poet Masha Alvarez and Irish poet Karl Parkinson for an evening of shared voices, translations, and cross-cultural dialogue.

📅 25 September 2025
🕕 6:00–7:00pm
📍 Instituto Cervantes Dublin
🎟 Free link on bio

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Dylan Brennan @dylanbrennan.bsky.social · 19d

David Lynch sitting at office desk being interviewed. On the shelf there is a vinyl copy of Take My Breath Away by Berlin. Is this real or did I dream it?

Dylan Brennan @dylanbrennan.bsky.social · Aug 23

Looks great, can’t wait to read, congrats. 🤩

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Jess Traynor @jesstraynor.bsky.social · Aug 21

A little unboxing video of my new collection New Arcana from @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social with a big shout out to @lisasterle.bsky.social for her amazing cover art. 🔮🃏✨️

Launch info coming soon!

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Dylan Brennan @dylanbrennan.bsky.social · Aug 8

I haven’t seen the new Ice Cube Amazon War of the Worlds film but the trailer isn’t very promising.

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Jul 28

Caught in a nightmare of a financial scandal, I'm facing the loss of my home. I'm desperate for a fresh start and need your support. I'm almost at my target, and every little bit counts—please consider sharing and/or donating. Thank you. www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-av...

Donate to Help Me Move On From Tracker Mortgage Scandal Nightmare, organized by Angela Carr

Hi, my name is Angela and I'm a 55-year-old autistic writer, teach… Angela Carr needs your support for Help Me Move On From Tracker Mortgage Scandal Nightmare

www.gofundme.com

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Jess Traynor @jesstraynor.bsky.social · Jul 27

Day one of my 48 hour Hunger Strike in support of the Sameer Project. Please share and support if you can. More info on Insta.

chuffed.org/project/help...

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Dylan Brennan @dylanbrennan.bsky.social · Jul 27

Exactly. Well I don’t speak or read Russian but I believe it’s accurate! Also like Cacahuates japoneses which were invented in Mexico City, I think at La Merced market. If you want to find them in Japan I think you have to ask for Mexican peanuts or something like that.

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Dylan Brennan @dylanbrennan.bsky.social · Jul 27

In Russian they’re called American Mountains or American Slides or something like that. 🎢

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Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · Jul 27

Support independent Irish bookshops

Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St, D1 @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social · Jul 27

We don’t just keep saying this because it affects us and we love working in a bookshop, living, breathing, talking, lugging books -

www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

Why supporting indie Irish bookshops matters in the age of Amazon

The message was stark but indisputable. "Irish businesses will struggle to compete with Amazon.ie, both online and in the high street," said Kenny's bookshop on Instagram.

www.rte.ie

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Dylan Brennan @dylanbrennan.bsky.social · Jul 23

Excerpt from ‘Famine Haibun’, you can read the rest of it in issue 9 of @tolkajournal.bsky.social

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Banshee Press @bansheepress.bsky.social · Jul 23

First look: the gorgeous cover of FILLY, Rosamund Taylor's stunning novel-in-verse, coming from Banshee Press in October 2025. Cover photography by Oana Stoian, with design by Jack Smyth ✨

@rosamundtaylor.bsky.social @jackflag.bsky.social

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Dylan Brennan @dylanbrennan.bsky.social · Jul 16

I Don’t ♥️ Huckabee.

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Angela T. Carr @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social · Jul 9

I don't share much personal info on here but caught in a nightmare I didn't create, I'm now facing the loss of my home after years of fighting for justice. Your support can help me reclaim my life and move on. Please share and donate if you can. gofund.me/29937d78

Donate to Help Me Move On From Tracker Mortgage Scandal Nightmare, organized by Angela Carr

Hi, my name is Angela and I'm a 55-year-old autistic writer, teach… Angela Carr needs your support for Help Me Move On From Tracker Mortgage Scandal Nightmare

gofund.me

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Dylan Brennan @dylanbrennan.bsky.social · Jul 15

👁️👁️
‘Bones of Anonymous Children’, excavations at Tuam. Free to read now.

open.substack.com/pub/letthede...

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Dylan Brennan @dylanbrennan.bsky.social · Jul 16

Guadalajara

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