Megan Vine

@drmeganvine.bsky.social

Community Psychology researcher at University of Limerick| #ResearchIreland Postdoctoral fellow | Researching the #womensshed movement in Ireland

The video footage of what happened to Yves Sakila is shocking. Those responsible for the excessive force must be held to account. And politicians have to understand that negative comments about Africans create an environment where this is more likely to happen. www.rte.ie/news/2026/05...

Concerns 'excessive force' used against Congolese man

The Irish Network Against Racism has said it is very concerned that excessive force may have been used against a Congolese man who died following an alleged shoplifting incident in Dublin last week.

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I'm delighted to be taking part in University of Limerick #ResearchWeek2025 co-facilitating a panel discussion with Dr Steven Byrne and members of Men's and Women's Sheds on 2nd of May from 9.30 - 11am. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-role-o... #community #research #mensheds #womenssheds

The role of community-based sheds in the mid-west of Ireland

The role of community-based sheds in the mid-west of Ireland: a qualitative evaluation

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This morning a student in DCU was arrested for protesting in support of Palestine with no clear charge. As @dondeniamh.bsky.social outlines here, we are witnessing a systematic erosion of the democratic process and the rule of law that needs to be resisted. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Who does this government serve? Protest crackdowns and neutrality debates spark outrage

A speaking rights row, moves away from neutrality, and garda action against anti-war protesters are all signs of a worrying trend for democracy

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