The FAI repeatedly told us players would be protected. Yet when a 24 year old acted on his conscience, they left him to stand alone & used a vote among his teammates to validate their own cowardice. This isn’t protecting a young player, it’s protecting themselves at his expense. #StopTheGame

Gavan Reilly@gavreilly.com · 3w ago

What has emerged at a later part of the FAI press conference: Knowing the circumstances of the upcoming games, the FAI did a trawl of prospective callups and checked with abut 30 of the most likely players to ensure they were comfortable fulfilling those fixtures. Goalkeepers were not among them.

A cost-of-living crisis isn't the easiest time to sell art, but: www.ciaraioch.com is where you can support my work, with each archival-quality print on textured heavy paper being produced here in Ireland, shipping internationally in eco-friendly packaging, with free mini-treats in every order 🎁

The countdown is on 'till the release of "Swim Little Otter" by @erikamcgann.bsky.social Tom McCaughren and myself! Here's a little look at one of the illustrations, some development sketches, really tiny thumbnails and some postcards that are ready to share with you all!

Can't wait to share Ollie and his pals with you all!

The O’Brien Press@theobrienpress.bsky.social · last mo.

The award-winning trio behind ‘Run Home, Little Fox’ are back with a new heartwarming story, introducing small Ollie to their readers. Coming this October, pre-order now! www.easons.com/swim-little-... @erikamcgann.bsky.social @shannonbergin.bsky.social

We have a wonderful selection of new picture books coming this Autumn. From sleepy ghosts to sentient jars of jam, these stories will bring joy to readers young and old. @clivemcf.bsky.social @erikamcgann.bsky.social @shannonbergin.bsky.social

Judi Curtin’s ‘Stand by Me,’ Paddy Donnelly’s ‘The Golden Hare’ and Tom McCaughren, @erikamcgann.bsky.social and @shannonbergin.bsky.social’s ‘Run Home, Little Fox’ have had the honour of being highlighted and are staples on many family bookshelves.

“A delightful story for young children with glowing, autumnal illustrations by Shannon Bergin. A bedtime winner” m.independent.ie/life/family/... @shannonbergin.bsky.social @erikamcgann.bsky.social

“Vibrant colour palette and masterful use of light and shadow” Fab review of ‘Run Home, Little Fox’ by @childrensbooksireland.ie @erikamcgann.bsky.social @shannonbergin.bsky.social

Little Foxy keeps conquering little readers’ hearts! Get cosy and dive into this heartwarming tale – available in all bookshops. @erikamcgann.bsky.social @shannonbergin.bsky.social

I was absolutely over the moon to get to illustrate this years Christmas RTÉ Guide 🎄✨ Christmas is one of my favorite things to paint, the cosiness, the warmth and magic of it all is exactly what I love to bring to my illustrations. Huge thanks to Catherine and all at The RTÉ Guide 💛

Hellooooo from Richmond Barracks We're here all day from 11-5pm! Lots of St. Pat's and other lovely league of ireland and sports stuff. Award winning children's book Irish book awards winner @shannonberginart is also here with me to help out for the day if you want her to sign your face 🤩

I'm completely over the moon that "Run Home Little Fox" won Best Children's Book of the year at the Irish Book Awards! Thank you to all of you who voted and have sent so much love and support. You're all wonderful, and I appreciate it so much 💛 @erikamcgann.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social

Such Wonderful news! 🦊💛

The O’Brien Press@theobrienpress.bsky.social · 11mo ago

‘Run Home, Little Fox’ has charmed Irish readers! With heartwarming illustrations by @shannonbergin.bsky.social, Tom McCaughren and @erikamcgann.bsky.social’s stunning story is one to read over and over again. Available in all bookshops!

Monday Printing! Shout out to this legend who is on the nostalgia train, a copy of Shane Long's world Cup winning goal is on the way to you 🇮🇪 I've gotten a lot of messages asking if a Troy Parrott equivalent will happen, and I am not one to let me people down, so probably 👀

I think this spread is my favourite from the book. Wandering among the woods while the sun dapples through the leaves is my favourite place to be. If you'd like to be very sound and vote for "Run Home Little Fox" in the Irish Book Awards, I would be super grateful! www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/

PLEASE LOOK AT SHANNON'S LITTLE FOX. LOOK AT HIS LITTLE FACE.

Shannon Bergin@shannonbergin.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Mood right now. Also, if you'd like to vote and make this little face even happier, the link is in my bio!

I'm thrilled to share that Run Home Little Fox has been shortlisted for the 2025 @irishbookawards.bsky.social 🦊 Big thanks to all at @theobrienpress.bsky.social for all of their hard work and to @erikamcgann.bsky.social and Tom for coming up with and writing such a wonderful story to illustrate!

Look who’s behind our new Run Home, Little Fox window @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social - by @shannonbergin.bsky.social It’s Trish! The author of this beautiful book, Tom McCaughren (with Erika McGann) will be talking & signing @ The Whale Theatre Sat 18th Oct 2pm with Marita Conlon-McKenna & Don Conroy!

Okay, this one is for any artists in Ireland who regularly do kids events around the country. Chances are, you've probably had to go through Garda vetting at some point, which you will know is a major hassle for the self-employed. It looks like there's another change coming down the tracks. 1/

Delighted to share the most recent book to take over my desk and brain, "Run Home Little Fox", written by Tom McCaughren and @erikamcgann.bsky.social who, along with all the folks at @theobrienpress.bsky.social did a wonderful job on the story, I hope I can do it justice with the illustration!

It's apparently 17 degrees, who knew it could even get this warm? My cold, weary bones are grateful after the long winter. The daffodils and hyacinths are blooming, the kale is bolting, and it's all wonderful. Hope you all get to spend some time outside today soaking up the rays.

Happy Patrick's Day all, hope you all had a wonderful snake free day ☘️ . . . #paddysday #ireland #irish #stpatricksday #illustration #greetingcarddesign #greetingcard #licensing #irishillustration

I'm so delighted to be exhibiting my tiny book alongside the best bunch of folks in Bologna. Wish I could make it but it wasn't to be this year, so if you happen to be roaming around Bologna and want to see some lovely art, pop by for a look!

Happy International Women's Day All 💛 Especially to those in my small section of the world who make it a far more interesting and altogether better place to exist in. Big love to you all! #internationalwomensday #iwd2025 #iwd #illustration #childrensillustration

Actual footage of myself every day searching for a break in the clouds. The garden needs tending and I am itching for Spring. At the very least, it has meant quite a lot of work has been underway when I take a break from solemnly gazing out the window, weeping. #kidlitart #picturebooks

I was wondering where that frame went...

Barry Masterson@barrymasterson.com · 2y ago

Newest addition to the wall and a long time favourite of mine from @shannonbergin.bsky.social who I am also fond of

Over the past few months, preparations have been underway for my first-ever trade show at @Showcase_Ireland If you see me over the next week, please ignore my general chaotic demeanour as the final few days of work are underway. Now, I'm off to do some framing and consume a lot of caffeine.

You wouldn't know it by our expressions but this was a very wonderfully chilly hour today!

Barry Masterson@barrymasterson.com · 2y ago

Obligatory snow in Ireland photo. Myself @shannonbergin.bsky.social and our giant son wish you well.

✨ Many of my greeting cards are now half price, perfect for a year of celebrations! ✨ I've shifted to smaller cards due to rising costs so larger cards are available on sale for a limited time, grab them while you can! Big love to you all and happy January💛 #irishdesign #greetingcards

I love seeing other folks process so here’s some sketches from the RTÉ Guide, I always scribble away in a little notebook when starting off to get ideas flowing.