Ciara Meehan
@ciarameehan.bsky.social
Dublin woman in Galway. Mammy to Freckle 🐶 & Bennie 🐶 Personal account. 🌱 She/her.
I long to live in a version of Killarney where this will happen. earthlinged.substack.com/p/new-york-c...
New York City has officially banned horse-drawn carriages
Historic vote brings the cruel tradition to an end, plus more incredible news
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This year has been incredible difficult. Now that I’m out the other side, I’ve signed up to walk 90K for Pieta this November. If you’d like to sponsor me, here’s the link: www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/c... Thank you! #speirgorm
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Been doing a clean out of stuff I still have at my parents’ house. Trying to decide whether to keep this for nostalgia’s sake or let it go. I loved my solo costume so much when I got it as a teenager! #speirgorm
This is deeply, deeply troubling and frankly, on top of all the other shitshows over the past few weeks, it should be a resignation issue.
Donncha O’Connell@donnchalaw.bsky.social · 6d agoFactCheck verdict: “The suggestion {by Minister for Justice} that rape cases were specifically singled out for disruption is therefore MISLEADING. As per our verdict guide, this means the claim either intentionally or unintentionally misleads readers”. www.thejournal.ie/factcheck-ra...
Spent the day catching up with my dog’s friends at Pet Expo. Dogs (and dog people) are the best! #speirgorm
Started beginner pottery classes this evening. Though there was possibly more clay on me than the actual wheel, it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening! #speirgorm
Strongly echo this! Always a treat to hear @caitbeaumont.bsky.social’s innovative research.
Shannon Devlin@shannondevlin.bsky.social · 2mo agoFantastic paper by @historyatgalway.bsky.social Visiting Fellow @caitbeaumont.bsky.social this afternoon full of family history, archival silences, tough ethical questions, and the myriad of amazing feats determined Irish women can achieve beyond that one moment of activism.
Had a great time launching the paperback of Folklore at Topping Books in York yesterday ❤️ It was lovely meeting so many new people and chatting about their favourite folklore. Other stops on the book tour include Manchester on 6 Sep and Glossop on 8 Oct
In a world of JK Rowlings, be a Dolly.
Scott Bryan@scottygb.bsky.social · 2mo agoDolly Parton on trans rights. God I loved her.
Is this official confirmation that I’m now middle aged?? Either way, looking forward to it! #speirgorm
FOLKLORE! Soon to be in beautiful shiny paperback, and launching across the country - first stop: York's Topping Books on 1st September. Join @odavies9.bsky.social & I discussing our favourite folklore by signing up here www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/york/...
Some pre-season prep going on here this evening… #speirgorm
The Devil Wears Prada musical is amazing! Seeing Vanessa Williams as Miranda was such a treat. @dominiontheatre.bsky.social
If you want to learn more, read leading folklore scholar Ceri Houlbrook's work on love locks lovelockdiaries.wordpress.com
The Love-Lock Diaries
Ceri's catalogue of love-locks
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Nick Barlow@nickbwalking.bsky.social · 3mo agoComplete tangent, but whenever I see a site with these love padlocks there's always at least a couple that are combination locks, and I do wonder if they mean the symbolism of "our love will last until someone gets a bit bored and decides to work out the code."
Enjoying the addition of relaxing sounds thanks to the new water feature on my balcony 😴 #speirgorm
Having had the privilege of working in, and one time being Head of, History at the University of Hertfordshire, I’m extremely sad to see it close. The department I joined in 2013 was energetic, innovative and a sector leader. Thinking of very talented former colleagues who have lost their jobs.
Glen O'Hara@gsoh31.bsky.social · 3mo agoSo it's farewell to the History subject area at the University of Hertfordshire, not the first nor the last to go. One of the best departments in the country, just extinguished like a snap of the fingers. Think of the waste. (1/2)
In late 2023, the Society spent a day with Hertfordshire’s historians. We saw the quality, creativity and distinctiveness of teaching, research and engagement. We were told by a (now departed) senior manager that History was ‘a portfolio the university will guard very carefully’. bit.ly/4hLediN
Glen O'Hara@gsoh31.bsky.social · 3mo agoSo it's farewell to the History subject area at the University of Hertfordshire, not the first nor the last to go. One of the best departments in the country, just extinguished like a snap of the fingers. Think of the waste. (1/2)
Dipping my toe back into academic writing. Anything I’ve written in the last few years has been based on existing research. Any advice / tips / suggestions for stepping into a new project? I feel very rusty!
As the Galway International Arts Festival comes to an end for another year, grateful to have all this on my doorstep. The standout this year for me was Druid’s superb production of The Shaughraun. Loved The Whale Street (even though I got soaked!). Slightly disappointed by Colossus. #speirgorm #giaf
The Irish Wildlife Trust is fully behind the Bill brought forward by Paul Murphy TD (People Before Profit) to Ban Hare Coursing in Ireland. This Bill will be debated in the Dáil on 02 July and TDs will vote on the Bill on 8 July. Read the Bill here: www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bil...
Coming up this Saturday at @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social! @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social on his new memoir and protest music, @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social on fairy tales, and much more. Information & tickets on our Events page here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/ #booksky #Bradford
I have a tree stump that I think would make a beautiful base for a table. Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who might be able to create the table for me, please? Galway or Dublin based would be ideal. Thank you! #speirgorm
I'm really looking forward to speaking #folklore on the 'Once Upon a Time: Reimagining Fairy Tales' panel at Bradford Literature Festival Saturday 4th July. Interested in joining? Get your tickets here #bradfordlitfest @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/artist/ceri-...
Ceri Houlbrook | Bradford Literature Festival
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If you follow me and the dogs all year id love if you could watch this. It’s a once a year thing I do. The only time I ever ask. You can support here happydoggo.com/donate?utm_s...
