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Prof David Farrell, UCD
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Full Professor UCD Politics. Member of the Royal Irish Academy. Member of the Academia Europaea. Representative politics, electoral systems, deliberative minipublics https://people.ucd.ie/david.farrell he/him. Personal account. .. more

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David M. Farrell is a political scientist. He was appointed to the Chair of Politics at University College Dublin in 2009, having returned to Ireland after two decades working at the University of Manchester, where from 2006-09 he was Head of the School of Social Sciences. A specialist in the study of electoral systems, elections and parties, he has published 15 books and over 90 articles and book chapters. His most recent books include: Political Parties and Democratic Linkage (2011), which was awarded the GESIS Klingemann Prize for the Best Comparative Study of Electoral Systems (CSES) Scholarship, and Electoral Systems. He is the founding co-editor of Party Politics, the President of the Political Studies Association of Ireland and the Speaker of the Council of the European Consortium for Political Research. In 2013 he was elected a Member of the Royal Irish Academy. In March 2019 he and Dr Jane Suiter were awarded the Brown Democracy Medal for the Irish Citizens' Assembly Project. .. more

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 3h
Aha -- on protecting our democracy, perhaps time for some (real) citizen-centred deliberation?
seanmoncrieff.bsky.social Seán Moncrieff @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social · 3h
On the show today: Protecting our democracy; Sightseeing at night; @sofiaquagliajourno.bsky.social on foods that make you smell good; No bras on Gen Z; The story of Armistice Day; World news; Why do we yawn?

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Seán Moncrieff @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social · 3h
On the show today: Protecting our democracy; Sightseeing at night; @sofiaquagliajourno.bsky.social on foods that make you smell good; No bras on Gen Z; The story of Armistice Day; World news; Why do we yawn?

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 3h
That was a great segment, and IMHO it's been a great start to the week for the new management too :)
mcculld.bsky.social David McCullagh @mcculld.bsky.social · 3h
And it was lovely to have you!

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David McCullagh @mcculld.bsky.social · 3h
And it was lovely to have you!

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 3h
The Irish air force has its planes fully wound up today

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 23h
What do Hotel California, the Catholic Church, and LinkedIn have in common?

.... You can never leave them!

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 2d
Thanks. I was lucky to get that shot without my specs

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 2d
Gorgeous Dodder morning

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 2d
Basking in it

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 2d
Baxter’s taken occupancy of The Chair

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 2d
The magic of Ticknock at this time of the year

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 4d
It was wonderful to have been able to do the honours as 'introducer' for my former lecturer and old friend @ucddublin.bsky.social

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National University of Ireland Awards an Honorary Doctorate to Maurice Manning
www.ucd.ie

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 4d
Ah, such happy memories.

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#greenscreen i really tried to keep it together but I just CAN’T ITS TOO GOOD I will forever laugh about this
TikTok video by Carly Aquilino
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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 4d
Hon Degree Recipients:
🔹 Emer Cooke – Doctor of Science (DSc)
🔹 Claire Keegan – Doctor of Literature (DLitt)
🔹 Dr Maurice Manning – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
🔹 Aibhlín McCrann – Doctor of Music (DMus)
🔹 Patricia O’Donovan – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
🔹 Professor Robert Savage – Doctor of Literature (DLitt)

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Caterina Froio @caterinafr.bsky.social · 4d
🎓 Curious about publishing in the social sciences? Got a project in the works or just thinking about it? Join us for an inspiring morning hosted by the @sciencespo.bsky.social Library on Thursday, November 20, in the Saint-Thomas Salon Scientifique. @sciencespo-cee.bsky.social
Matinée jeunes chercheurs 2025
Matinée jeunes chercheurs et chercheuses (3ème édition), le jeudi 20 novembre 2025 de 9h15 à 12h30 Tout savoir (ou presque !) sur la publication en sciences sociales.
www.sciencespo.fr

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Jo Shaw @joshaw.bsky.social · 5d
Are you a PhD or early career researcher in EU law and politics? Come to the Europa Institute of the University of Edinburgh to give a paper at our PhD/ECR Workshop on the topic of "Defending the European Union". Dates: 23-24 April 2026. Details here: www.law.ed.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Maarja Lühiste @maarja.bsky.social · 6d
Paper proposals for the @ecpr.bsky.social Joint Sessions, taking place in beautiful Innsbruck, April 7-10 2026, are now open. If you're working on an exciting gender paper using quants methods, please apply to our workshop: ecpr.eu/Events/Event... @mtplk.bsky.social @sgparliaments.bsky.social
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European Consortium for Political Research
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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 6d
Oh that’s so deserved. Congratulations @johncreedon.bsky.social
ucc.ie University College Cork @ucc.ie · 7d
Honouring Dr John Creedon, a true voice of Ireland

It was our great honour to award an Honorary Doctorate of Arts to broadcaster and writer John Creedon during our autumn conferring ceremonies.

Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Dr John Creedon, wearing an academic gown and cap, stands smiling in front of a wooden door marked 'President’s Office' at University College Cork.

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 6d
It’s right of @simonharrisireland.bsky.social to propose this. Why not set up a hybrid citizens assembly (like the Const’l Convention) comprising a random selection of citizens & Oireachtas members with the aim of producing cross-party agreement & citizen buy-in?

www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Simon Harris calls for ‘rational, calm, informed debate’ on immigration
Tánaiste stands by comments that number of migrants coming into Ireland is ‘too high’
www.irishtimes.com

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 7d
That looks like a fun event
mileendinstitute.bsky.social Mile End Institute @mileendinstitute.bsky.social · 7d
@robertsaunders.bsky.social was joined by @qmulsse.bsky.social's own @philipjcowley.bsky.social, Baroness Finn, the Conservative peer and deputy chief-of-staff to the prime minister from 2021 to 2022, and Baroness Shephard, a minister in the Thatcher government who is a Fellow of @qmul.bsky.social.
Baroness (Gillian) Shephard speaking at the Mile End Institute as Dr Robert Saunders looks on, lovingly. Photo Credit: Gary Schwartz, 20 October 2025. Baroness (Simone) Finn answering a question from the audience at the Mile End Institute. Photo Credit: Gary Schwartz, 20 October 2025. Professor Philip Cowley speaking at the Mile End Institute. Photo Credit: Gary Schwartz, 20 October 2025. Professor Philip Cowley, Baroness Finn, Baroness Shephard and Dr Robert Saunders posing for a photo at the Mile End Institute. Photo Credit: Gary Schwartz, 20 October 2025.

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 7d
Good on you taking a stand, @profpech.bsky.social

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Mile End Institute @mileendinstitute.bsky.social · 7d
@robertsaunders.bsky.social was joined by @qmulsse.bsky.social's own @philipjcowley.bsky.social, Baroness Finn, the Conservative peer and deputy chief-of-staff to the prime minister from 2021 to 2022, and Baroness Shephard, a minister in the Thatcher government who is a Fellow of @qmul.bsky.social.
Baroness (Gillian) Shephard speaking at the Mile End Institute as Dr Robert Saunders looks on, lovingly. Photo Credit: Gary Schwartz, 20 October 2025. Baroness (Simone) Finn answering a question from the audience at the Mile End Institute. Photo Credit: Gary Schwartz, 20 October 2025. Professor Philip Cowley speaking at the Mile End Institute. Photo Credit: Gary Schwartz, 20 October 2025. Professor Philip Cowley, Baroness Finn, Baroness Shephard and Dr Robert Saunders posing for a photo at the Mile End Institute. Photo Credit: Gary Schwartz, 20 October 2025.

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University College Cork @ucc.ie · 7d
Honouring Dr John Creedon, a true voice of Ireland

It was our great honour to award an Honorary Doctorate of Arts to broadcaster and writer John Creedon during our autumn conferring ceremonies.

Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Dr John Creedon, wearing an academic gown and cap, stands smiling in front of a wooden door marked 'President’s Office' at University College Cork.

Reposted by David M. Farrell, Laurent Pech, Ben Tonra

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 7d
A senior Irish legal academic has withdrawn from a major EU symposium on the rule of law after organisers proposed to platform “fake judges and pseudo experts” linked to Poland’s rule of law crisis.
Irish academic withdraws from rule of law summit over ‘fake judges’
A senior Irish legal academic has withdrawn from a major EU symposium on the rule of law after organisers proposed to platform “fake judges and pseudo experts” linked to Poland’s rule of law crisis.
www.irishlegal.com

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 8d
Applications are now open for the UCD Iseult Honohan Doctoral Scholarship 2026.

Closing Date: 30 January 2026

✔️Covers full fees (EU and Non-EU)
✔️Provides a living stipend of €25,000 per year for up to four years
✔️Is open to EU and non-EU applicants

👇
www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 8d
Nice colour too. Though I imagine the camera person may not have been too happy with all the dots
antonygreenelec.bsky.social Antony Green @antonygreenelec.bsky.social · 8d
Delivering on an election promise by handing over my 2008-2025 election night tie to the Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House, Canberra. When I paid $20 for it in 2008, never thought it would end up in a museum.

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Antony Green @antonygreenelec.bsky.social · 8d
Delivering on an election promise by handing over my 2008-2025 election night tie to the Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House, Canberra. When I paid $20 for it in 2008, never thought it would end up in a museum.

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 8d
I second this

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Ben Tonra @bentonra.bsky.social · 8d
I again pay tribute to @ria.ie for ceasing to use ‘X’ www.ria.ie/2025/05/01/t...

And AGAIN ask why the hell Irish universities continue to do so?!

Please @ucddublin.bsky.social @orlafeely.bsky.social give us some leadership here?
The Royal Irish Academy is ceasing activity on X (Twitter) - Royal Irish Academy
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour. Therefor...
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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 8d
An empty Bull Island beach. Divine