Joe Phelan
@joejp.bsky.social
All about art, music and gothic literature. Things that go bump in the night.
Rambles around Dublin and beyond.
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Rambles around Dublin and beyond.
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A traditional song for Christmas: Arthur McBride.
#HappyChristmas
"Oh, me and my cousin, one Arthur McBride
As we went a-walking down by the seaside
Now, mark what followed and what did betide
For it being on Christmas morning"
youtu.be/KMgovNHwtqc?...
#HappyChristmas
"Oh, me and my cousin, one Arthur McBride
As we went a-walking down by the seaside
Now, mark what followed and what did betide
For it being on Christmas morning"
youtu.be/KMgovNHwtqc?...
Arthur McBride
YouTube video by Andy Irvine - Topic
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December 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A traditional song for Christmas: Arthur McBride.
#HappyChristmas
"Oh, me and my cousin, one Arthur McBride
As we went a-walking down by the seaside
Now, mark what followed and what did betide
For it being on Christmas morning"
youtu.be/KMgovNHwtqc?...
#HappyChristmas
"Oh, me and my cousin, one Arthur McBride
As we went a-walking down by the seaside
Now, mark what followed and what did betide
For it being on Christmas morning"
youtu.be/KMgovNHwtqc?...
Travel to Venice this Christmas. This is a wonderful read read.
Henry James’s Venice Is Still Here by Anne Applebaum.
#Venice
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Henry James’s Venice Is Still Here by Anne Applebaum.
#Venice
www.theatlantic.com/books/2025/1...
Henry James’s Venice Is Still Here
Henry James’s Venice was a “city of intense beauty and deep secrets” that he transformed into novels, letters, stories, and essays during his visits in the late 19th century. @anneapplebaum set out to...
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December 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Travel to Venice this Christmas. This is a wonderful read read.
Henry James’s Venice Is Still Here by Anne Applebaum.
#Venice
www.theatlantic.com/books/2025/1...
Henry James’s Venice Is Still Here by Anne Applebaum.
#Venice
www.theatlantic.com/books/2025/1...
R.I.P. Chris Rea one of the great unassuming stars. Driving home for Christmas.
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Chris Rea - Driving Home For Christmas (Official 4K Video)
YouTube video by MusicChannelVEVO
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December 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
R.I.P. Chris Rea one of the great unassuming stars. Driving home for Christmas.
youtu.be/ZshJJfhc1I4?...
youtu.be/ZshJJfhc1I4?...
The artist and the Puca. The story of Irish sculptor Aidan Harte and his trials and tribulations with the mythical Puca.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:11 AM
The artist and the Puca. The story of Irish sculptor Aidan Harte and his trials and tribulations with the mythical Puca.
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There's an awful lot going on in this collection of short stories "Horror Tales from Ireland". Gorta by Leigh Kenny is set during the Great Famine while nice to see Alexander Moore use the Irish language in his story Saint Brigid.
#horrorwriting
#horrorwriting
December 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
There's an awful lot going on in this collection of short stories "Horror Tales from Ireland". Gorta by Leigh Kenny is set during the Great Famine while nice to see Alexander Moore use the Irish language in his story Saint Brigid.
#horrorwriting
#horrorwriting
"We men are wretched creatures and the gods have woven grief into our lives: but they themselves are free from care."
The Iliad by Homer.
I finally get around to reading this after waiting years.
The Iliad by Homer.
I finally get around to reading this after waiting years.
December 14, 2025 at 5:58 AM
"We men are wretched creatures and the gods have woven grief into our lives: but they themselves are free from care."
The Iliad by Homer.
I finally get around to reading this after waiting years.
The Iliad by Homer.
I finally get around to reading this after waiting years.
I'm intrigued with the idea of digital ghosts and viral terrors. Johnny Compton is definitely on my tbr list now.
Johnny Compton's "Midnight Somewhere", Viral terrors, digital ghosts, & unforgiving twists.
"it’s always midnight somewhere. And Johnny Compton is there, waiting, with a story you didn’t know you were afraid of. Until now."
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#Horror #Books
"it’s always midnight somewhere. And Johnny Compton is there, waiting, with a story you didn’t know you were afraid of. Until now."
gnofhorror.com/midnight-som...
#Horror #Books
December 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I'm intrigued with the idea of digital ghosts and viral terrors. Johnny Compton is definitely on my tbr list now.
Sinead O'Connor - Black Boys on Mopeds.
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Sinéad O'Connor - Black Boys on Mopeds (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Chrysalis Records
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December 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Sinead O'Connor - Black Boys on Mopeds.
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Storm Bram Stoker has Ireland shaking tonight.
#stormbram
#stormbram
December 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Storm Bram Stoker has Ireland shaking tonight.
#stormbram
#stormbram
Talking for almost an hour on a mobile phone in a cafe ought to be outlawed. My joy is ruined by an inconsiderate individual.
December 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Talking for almost an hour on a mobile phone in a cafe ought to be outlawed. My joy is ruined by an inconsiderate individual.
And if you do happen to be in the Philippines over the next few weeks why not go along to The Pintô Art Museum and Arboretum in Antipolo where they're having their traditional end of year exhibition.
The image below is All Things are One bySonny Burgos
#art
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The image below is All Things are One bySonny Burgos
#art
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December 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
And if you do happen to be in the Philippines over the next few weeks why not go along to The Pintô Art Museum and Arboretum in Antipolo where they're having their traditional end of year exhibition.
The image below is All Things are One bySonny Burgos
#art
businessmirror.com.ph/2025/12/01/p...
The image below is All Things are One bySonny Burgos
#art
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Everything I love about horror is contained in this podcast. A sense of belonging for everyone. Am jumping for joy. A wonderful interview with @gabino.bsky.social .
Today on This Is Horror Podcast, Gabino Iglesias (@gabino.bsky.social) talks about The Devil Takes You Home, Mulholland Books, writing for the New York Times, and much more.
www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-639-gabi...
www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-639-gabi...
TIH 639: Gabino Iglesias on The Devil Takes You Home, Mulholland Books, and Writing for the New York Times
In this podcast, Gabino Iglesias talks about The Devil Takes You Home, Mulholland Books, writing for the New York Times, and much more. About Gabino Iglesias Gabino Iglesias is a writer, professor,…
www.thisishorror.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Everything I love about horror is contained in this podcast. A sense of belonging for everyone. Am jumping for joy. A wonderful interview with @gabino.bsky.social .
"Late Spring" by Daniel Nelis has won the 2025 National Portrait Prize. The portrait is of his wife Andrea and was painted before their marriage. The portrait is currently on display in the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin.
December 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
"Late Spring" by Daniel Nelis has won the 2025 National Portrait Prize. The portrait is of his wife Andrea and was painted before their marriage. The portrait is currently on display in the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin.
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Scotland's real monsters are in its pages. This St. Andrew's Day, explore the brilliant new wave of Scottish horror authors. Our guide features 4 must-read Scottish authors and the publishers & festivals championing them
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#ScottishHorror #StAndrewsDay
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#ScottishHorror #StAndrewsDay
Scottish Horror Authors: A St. Andrew's Day Tour Of Modern Masters - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website
Celebrate St. Andrew's Day with the best Scottish Horror Authors. Discover chilling books by C.J. Cooke, David Sodergren, Francine Toon & more. Get spooked!
gnofhorror.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Scotland's real monsters are in its pages. This St. Andrew's Day, explore the brilliant new wave of Scottish horror authors. Our guide features 4 must-read Scottish authors and the publishers & festivals championing them
gnofhorror.com/scottish-hor...
#ScottishHorror #StAndrewsDay
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#ScottishHorror #StAndrewsDay
I decided to read Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin. Honestly it lived up to all the hype and all my expectations. Truly frightening.
#horrorwriting
#horrorwriting
November 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
I decided to read Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin. Honestly it lived up to all the hype and all my expectations. Truly frightening.
#horrorwriting
#horrorwriting
Richard Avedon from 'In the American West.'
November 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Richard Avedon from 'In the American West.'
Great interview with Filipino horror writer Yvette Tan
#horrorwriting
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#horrorwriting
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Horror Is A Feeling: Yvette Tan On The Art Of Fear
With stories that tap into Filipino experiences that hit close to home, Yvette Tan explores the quiet, familiar terrors that haunt us, and why true horror goes beyond blood, gore, and jump scares.
lifestyleasia-onemega.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Great interview with Filipino horror writer Yvette Tan
#horrorwriting
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#horrorwriting
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Although better known for her Ripley series of novels, Patricia Highsmith has also written several collections of short stories. I've just finished the collection "Eleven" and can highly recommend it.
November 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Although better known for her Ripley series of novels, Patricia Highsmith has also written several collections of short stories. I've just finished the collection "Eleven" and can highly recommend it.
The Magic Mountain by Irish artist Patrick Hennessy.
I saw this painting for sale in an auctioneer's window. Honestly I was captivated by it's mystery. These thumbnails honestly don't do it justice.
I saw this painting for sale in an auctioneer's window. Honestly I was captivated by it's mystery. These thumbnails honestly don't do it justice.
November 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The Magic Mountain by Irish artist Patrick Hennessy.
I saw this painting for sale in an auctioneer's window. Honestly I was captivated by it's mystery. These thumbnails honestly don't do it justice.
I saw this painting for sale in an auctioneer's window. Honestly I was captivated by it's mystery. These thumbnails honestly don't do it justice.
An interesting article by Máirín Nic Eoin, Emerita Professor of Irish at Dublin City University. What Irish stories of emigration can teach us about today's immigrants. Let us Irish not forget.
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Irish literature: What our own stories of emigration teach us about today's immigrants
Irish literature expert Máirín Nic Eoin takes us through memoirs, stories, poems and songs about stories of people departing Ireland over the years.
www.thejournal.ie
November 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM
An interesting article by Máirín Nic Eoin, Emerita Professor of Irish at Dublin City University. What Irish stories of emigration can teach us about today's immigrants. Let us Irish not forget.
www.thejournal.ie/readme/irish...
www.thejournal.ie/readme/irish...
A great interview with Josh Malerman. I can't believe he was in Ireland for the fliming of Incidents Around the House. Hope you had a wonderful time here Josh.
Today on This Is Horror Podcast, Josh Malerman (@joshmalerman.bsky.social) talks about fully embracing your writing, lessons learnt watching Evil Dead, Jizzly Bear, and much more.
www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-634-josh...
www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-634-josh...
TIH 634: Josh Malerman on Fully Embracing Your Writing, Lessons Learnt Watching Evil Dead, and Jizzly Bear
In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about fully embracing your writing, lessons learnt watching Evil Dead, Jizzly Bear, and much more. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is an American novelist, sh…
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November 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
A great interview with Josh Malerman. I can't believe he was in Ireland for the fliming of Incidents Around the House. Hope you had a wonderful time here Josh.
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Orban sick as a parrott. What a few days it's been for Irish football. Red cards, tears and a penalty. Wow. From being well and truly buried after three games to being in the World Cup playoffs.
November 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Orban sick as a parrott. What a few days it's been for Irish football. Red cards, tears and a penalty. Wow. From being well and truly buried after three games to being in the World Cup playoffs.
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