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Jackie Lynam

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Dublin writer and librarian. Traces: Poems and Essays published 2023. Longlisted for Carousel Aware Prize for Indie Authors 2024. Arts Council Agility Award recipient 2024. https://linktr.ee/JackieLynam

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Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · Apr 19

Traces: Poems and Essays is available to buy from several Dublin indie bookshops or to borrow from any public library in Ireland ❤️📚

www.alanhannas.com/Traces-Poems...

Traces - Poems and Essays

Buy Traces - Poems and Essays by Lynam, Jackie from Alan Hannas Bookshop, Ireland. ISBN 9781916620049

www.alanhannas.com

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Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 51m

Taispéantas deas i gcuimhne Manchán Magan sa leabharlann Blanchardstown 💙 Nice display in memory of Manchán Magan in Blanchardstown library.
@darach.bsky.social

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TheBlindboyPodcast @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social · 8h

New podcast. Remembering the legendary and irreplaceable Manchán Magan who died last week. And revisiting our first chat where he told me his life story. ❤️

open.spotify.com/episode/1BxM...

In memory of Manchán Magan

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Patrick Freyne @patrickfreyne.bsky.social · 11h

This is a beautiful tribute to her friend Manchán Magan from Roisin Ingle www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

Manchán Magan was a great man for a video message. You’d never know what you might get

One of the most precious gifts cancer has given me is a deep friendship with this extraordinary Irish man

www.irishtimes.com

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Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 1d

Love this, Ro💛

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Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 1d

Just booked a ticket for this ❤️

dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 1d

Join us at our Festival Hub on Sun 9 Nov as we celebrate the life and legacy of Seán Rocks 🎟️ bit.ly/3IIFSC1

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 1d

Join us at our Festival Hub on Sun 9 Nov as we celebrate the life and legacy of Seán Rocks 🎟️ bit.ly/3IIFSC1

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 1d

Julia Roberts, Leonard and Hungry Paul narrator

'Leonard and Hungry Paul is such a magical book. I am delighted to be a tiny part of this novel becoming a television series.'

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Leonard and Hungry Paul cast and Director on telling a story about kindness, friendship, and the quiet heroism of everyday life -

The feel-good series stars Alex Lawther, Laurie Kynaston and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, with Julia Roberts as narrator

www.bbc.co.uk

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Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 2d

Greta Thunberg gives her first words after she was released from Israeli prison where she was beat and forced to kiss the Israeli flag. She says the story is not about them, the story is about Gaza.

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 2d

Manchán Magan found wonder everywhere, mourners hear at funeral full of music and poetry

Writer and broadcaster, who died at 55 of cancer, was ‘fire-starter’ who will be remembered for ‘spirit of abundance’

www.irishtimes.com

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Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 2d

Wonderful news!

Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 2d

Budget 2026: Basic income for artists to become permanent www.rte.ie/news/budget-...

Budget 2026: Basic income for artists to become permanent

The Basic Income for the Arts scheme will be put on a permanent footing in the Budget tomorrow.

www.rte.ie

Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 2d

Wonderful!

Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 2d

Spent yesterday afternoon in St Anne's Park in Raheny with my friend. One of my favourite parks. We stumbled upon the Suzhou Garden, so tranquil. Seemingly the garden was gifted by Chinese officials in 2012 and was recently restored. Worth a visit.

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Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 2d

I'm enjoying it too. Loving the soundtrack as well. Great to hear CMAT's Running and Planning.

Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 2d

I'm enjoying it too. It's definitely found its groove in episode 2. Seems unfair to review a tv series based on one episode. You'd never review a book after reading one or two chapters.

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Cormac Kinsella @cormackinsella.bsky.social · 3d

Excellent tribute to the man and his work by @unamullally.bsky.social

In Manchán Magan, Ireland had a writer whose words could light up the synapses

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

Una Mullally: In Manchán Magan, Ireland had a writer whose words could light up the synapses

Magan was a wholly authentic force, full of awe and devoid of cynicism

www.irishtimes.com

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Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 4d

Such a shame it's fake. The advice is so good.

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Ah 😞

Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 4d

Oh no.

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 4d

Join us for a powerful evening of conversation and readings around poetry and the duty of care 🎟️ bit.ly/3Ks6BDt

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Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 4d

Love it💚

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 4d

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 18167:
There is no "typical reader," just as there is no "typical writer." Your first responsibility is to yourself; to create the most honest, well-written, carefully-researched story you can. Finding readers comes later.

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Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 4d

Go hálainn✨️

Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 4d

Go raibh maith agat!

Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 4d

I took early retirement last month and I've been trying to figure out how I want to spend my time..what my passions are. And I realised that immersing myself more fully sa teanga Gaeilge is something that has been i mo chroí for a long time. Grateful to people like Manchán for showing the way.

Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 5d

Heartened to see so many beautiful tributes to Manchán Magan. Love this from Brendan O'Connor. 'He was who he was. And how wise and lucky he was, to accept who he was early on, inhabit himself fully, and follow his own path.'
Here's to all of us accepting who we are and following our own paths✨️

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Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 4d

You're pretty good at them too ♥️