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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 9d

We are delighted to share an invitation to the launch of 'Oceanic Connections: The Sea in Irish and Caribbean Poetry' by our board member @lnhowley.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social
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Irish Humanities Alliance | Launch Oceanic Connections: The Sea in Irish and Caribbean Poetry by Ellen Howley

You are warmly invited to celebrate the publication of Oceanic Connections: The Sea in Irish and Caribbean Poetry, by Irish Humanities Alliance board member, Ellen…

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · 9d

Please join me 16 Oct 6pm to celebrate the publication of Oceanic Connections. It will be launched by Prof. Eugene McNulty in the Belvedere Library on DCU's St Patrick's Campus. I would be delighted to see you there. Registration: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Steve Welsh @stevedotedu.bsky.social · 10d

Ellen Howley (@lnhowley.bsky.social ) from DCU's School of English discussing bringing diverse literary voices into the English curriculum in her talk: "Decolonising Reading Lists: Opportunities and Challenges" as part of DCU's Teaching and Learning Week Staff presentations.

Ellen Howley addressing audience. Slide title: "Decolonising Reading Lists: Opportunities and Challenges"

Ellen Howley addressing audience. Slide title: "Why decolonise reading lists?"

Ellen Howley addressing audience. Slide title: "Challenges"

Ellen Howley addressing audience. Slide title: "Benefits"

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 14d

Should Shakespeare be optional for the Leaving Cert?
Dr Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social of DCU's School of English appeared on @newstalkfm.bsky.social to defend Shakespeare's place in the curriculum.
Listen here: launch.dcu.ie/4pECYPg

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · 23d

Thanks, Allison

Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · 23d

📘 PUBLICATION DAY 📘
Oceanic Connections: The Sea in Irish and Caribbean Poetry is out today from Syracuse UP. It wouldn't have been possible without colleagues at @dublincityuni.bsky.social & the support of friends & family. I'm thrilled to see it out in the world 🥰
Book launch details coming soon

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Stephen Shapiro @stephenshapiro.bsky.social · 24d

Oceanic Connections: The Sea in Irish and Caribbean Poetry
Ellen Howley

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · 24d

Wow… thank you ☺️

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · 24d

Thanks for sharing! The work you’re doing on “World-Literature” has been influential on my thinking.

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · 28d

The Red Line Book Festival Programme launched last night. I'm looking forward to talking about Jane Austen's novels and her impact on the contemporary world in Lucan Library 14th Oct to mark her 250th birthday! Tickets are free but booking is required.

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Austen is not all Balls and Bonnets | Tuesday October 14th 7pm | Red Line Book FestivalRed Line Book Festival 2025 | Monday October 13th to Sunday October 19th

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Deirdre Flynn @deirdreflynn.bsky.social · Sep 5

IASIL ECR: Research Ireland Postdoc Information Session

6-7pm [Irish time] September 11, 2025, ONLINE

Thanks to @lnhowley.bsky.social

Please share #IrishStudies #ECR #Postgrad #IrishResearch

sign up & more info:
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PS - MENTORS we want you (see more at the link)

IASIL ECR: Research Ireland Postdoc Information Session – International Association for the Study of Irish Literatures

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · Sep 5

A great piece from TCD colleagues advocating resistance to AI. The beauty of learning comes in the process of thinking, the unexpected connections, time spent reading closely; all things that GenAI prevents.

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Aug 15

What literary references is Taylor Swift making with her new album?
Dr Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social of DCU's School of English appeared on @newstalkfm.bsky.social to discuss the pop star's upcoming album.
Listen to the interview here: launch.dcu.ie/4mMJHV3

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · Aug 14

What might “The Fate of Ophelia” mean? Could *The Life of a Showgirl* be Swift’s Great American Novel? I was on Newstalk this afternoon talking all things Taylor Swift and literature. You can listen back here: open.spotify.com/episode/4Bqj...

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · Aug 14

What can we guess from the tracklist for The Life of a Showgirl? Is Swift returning to her literary roots? I'll be on Newstalk’s Moncrieff Show today between 2.30-3pm to discuss. Do tune in! 📻
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Pop Crave @popcrave.com · Aug 13

🚨Taylor Swift unveils the cover art and tracklist for ‘The Life of a Showgirl.’

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · Aug 5

Clearly very excited to finally see my contribution to @molimuseum.bsky.social’s Happy Ever After exhibition in person this weekend! A fascinating collection and I was honoured to be asked to be a part of it 🩷

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · Jul 31

This is shocking and devastating. I had such admiration for Seán Rocks and was constantly in awe about everything he knew about the cultural scene in Ireland. A incomparable presenter! This is an immeasurable loss. RIP

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · Jul 31

Broadcaster and actor Seán Rocks, the voice of Arena on RTÉ Radio 1, has died aged 63.

Broadcaster and actor Seán Rocks dies aged 63

Broadcaster and actor Seán Rocks, the voice of Arena on RTÉ Radio 1, has died aged 63.

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · Jun 16

Bloomsday

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · Jun 9

Thanks! Nice to see you and thanks too for your great keynote

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · Jun 9

A really thought-provoking conference in Queen’s University Belfast last week, looking at Seamus Heaney’s North at 50 years old. Thanks to organisers for including my paper reading the collection through an ecocritical lens.

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · Jun 3

I was delighted to join Hema to talk about Irish-Caribbean connections on The Moreish Podcast. Available here or wherever you get your podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/3qlf...

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · May 23

Yes! But then the catch-22 when you feel guilty for NOT having read something 😅 read everything without actually spending the time to read…

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · May 22

Could definitely get on board with Derek Walcott’s working routine!
From The Letters of Seamus Heaney

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · May 12

Marking done ✅ now back to all the things I’ve been putting off the last month 😅

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · Apr 29

A beautiful reading of some new work by poet, Grace Wilentz, on the reintroduction of the lynx into Europe. Fabulous that the arts have been so central to this year’s conference.

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