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Bernie McCarthy 🏳️‍🌈
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Writer of Irish historical fiction and craftswoman.
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berniemccarthy.bsky.social
In your face Irish and proud !!!

Love it

Reviewed: Hardwicke, Coughlan and McSweeney shine in Playboy www.rte.ie/culture/2026...
Reviewed: Hardwicke, Coughlan and McSweeney shine in Playboy
As the curtain dropped and the applause subsided at the interval of The Playboy of the Western World, currently playing at London's National Theatre, I overheard an English accent in the row behind me...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social
Toxic patriarchy in action-questioned by a female reporter about the Epstein releases,Trump gets nasty because she’s not smiling. Powerful men want smiling acquiescence from women-complicit women give it unfortunately. Good on this journalist that she does not! #dontsmileforthepatriarchy #spéirgorm
Irish times headline ‘Trump scolds CNN reporter for not smiling as she asks about Epstein abuse survivors’
February 4, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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fhayesmccoy.bsky.social
Yay. New @roisinm.bsky.social incoming!!

#booksky💙📚 #books #Irish #writing #writingcommunity #spéirgorm
maireadhearne.bsky.social Mairéad Hearne | Swirl and Thread Book Blog @maireadhearne.bsky.social · 5d
Sometimes only a Roisin Meaney book will do 💛

Second Chances publishes Feb 5th with Hachette Ireland

#amreading #booksky
Side view of the cover of Second Chances, a novel by Roisin Meaney Side view of the cover of Second Chances, a novel by Roisin Meaney
January 31, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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wokestudies.bsky.social
IMBOLC (or Imbolg!)
Saint Brigid's Day is a Gaelic traditional festival.
1st February is the start of Spring.
Painting of Saint Brigid with a bowl of fire, a spindle, and a cow in St. Patrick's Chapel, Glastonbury.
February 1, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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discussingfilm.net
Catherine O’Hara has sadly passed away at the age of 71.
January 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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sagaharne.bsky.social
Oh dearest Catherine. Gone much too soon. She was one of the few performers who could make me laugh just by breathing. She brought whatever show she was in up a notch. RIP.
January 30, 2026 at 7:13 PM
berniemccarthy.bsky.social
Such a shame, too young and so wonderful

Schitt's Creek actress Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71 www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
Schitt's Creek actress Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71
Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades, from Kevin's beleaguered mother in Home Alone to Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, has died aged 71.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:15 PM
berniemccarthy.bsky.social
Such a shame, too young and s wonderful

Schitt's Creek actress Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71 www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
Schitt's Creek actress Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71
Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades, from Kevin's beleaguered mother in Home Alone to Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, has died aged 71.
www.rte.ie
January 30, 2026 at 7:14 PM
berniemccarthy.bsky.social
I’ll watch for the blackthorn blossoms and let you know

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February or March: when does spring really begin?
The Celtic calendar says spring starts on February 1st, but climatologists are adamant it's March so who's right?
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January 30, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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@berniemccarthy.bsky.social @craftyirishwoman.bsky.social
Loom to save
Please share #Speirgorm
beebsymca.bsky.social Brónagh 🇮🇪🇵🇸 @beebsymca.bsky.social · 18d
Weaving and crafts community: we have a loom that needs saving. It's beautiful and looks to be in great shape.

Please share to all Irish crafts people.
#Speirgorm #crafts #weaving #loom #Ireland
Facebook post re a loom https://www.facebook.com/100068434251272/posts/1180937457530718/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v
January 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM
berniemccarthy.bsky.social
👍

Irish humanitarian Seán Binder acquitted of all charges www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...
Irish humanitarian Seán Binder acquitted of all charges
A packed Greek court erupted in cheers as Seán Binder from Co Kerry was found not guilty of people smuggling, belonging to a criminal organisation and money laundering, almost eight years after the ch...
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January 15, 2026 at 11:52 PM
berniemccarthy.bsky.social
Brilliant

www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
If you loved Hamnet, here are five other great Maggie O’Farrell reads
If Hamnet’s recent success has inspired you to delve deeper into Maggie O’Farrell’s bibliography, then here’s a good guide
www.irishtimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:13 PM
berniemccarthy.bsky.social
Love it

www.corkbeo.ie/sport/two-ne...
Two new international trail running events for Cork island and Wild Atlantic Way
The endurance events will be run against an incredible backdrop on Cape Clear
www.corkbeo.ie
January 15, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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dbellingradt.bsky.social
High Five back then… High Six!
dbellingradt.bsky.social Daniel Bellingradt @dbellingradt.bsky.social · 21d
I am still laughing …
A detail from the reposted image about Neanderthal life: a hand with 6 fingers on a cave wall. AI Halleluja
January 15, 2026 at 7:26 AM
berniemccarthy.bsky.social
Excellent

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Bantry organisation tops list of Cork groups awarded over €4m by Arts Council
The Arts Council has announced the list of recipients for its 2026 development programme, with 15 organisations in Cork  receiving funding
www.irishexaminer.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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Dolmen and Bear (2022) | Original pen & ink on paper drawing by Robert Bohan

More here: robbohan.etsy.com/listing/4353...
January 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM
berniemccarthy.bsky.social
Go on Jessie 🥳 great times for Kerry women
January 12, 2026 at 1:24 PM
berniemccarthy.bsky.social
Wonderful Aoibheann!!! congratulations 🥳

Student wins Young Scientist with cancer diagnosis tool www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...
Student wins Young Scientist with cancer diagnosis tool
A Kerry student has won has won the top prize at this year's Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition for her brain cancer diagnosis tool.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Help Amanda's Family after Arson Attack In Finglas Fire chuffed.org/project/help...
Help Amanda's Family after Arson Attack In Finglas Fire
Our house in Finglas was petrol bombed on New Year's Eve. Our family has been hospitalised - our mother was in intensive care for 3 days and is still in hospital (06/01/26).
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January 9, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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frankoconnor.bsky.social
To squat or let rot?
Great options in Cork city on the squatbnb site

ffud art shining a light on
#DerelictIreland #VacantIreland & the need for custodian squattting so everyone has a home

#speirgorm
To squat or let rot? Great options in Cork city on the squatbnb site #DerelictIreland ffud.art
January 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM
berniemccarthy.bsky.social
Fantastic when nature bites back

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Car stuck in the sea at Greatstone after being driven over protected dunes
The car is still stuck on the beach in Greatstone two days after the incident, the coastguard says.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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😁
January 1, 2026 at 1:06 AM
berniemccarthy.bsky.social
Love the Hootenanny 👍🥳 Happy New Year

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Two - Jools' Annual Hootenanny, 2025/26
With guests including Ronnie Wood, Olivia Dean, Lulu, Jessie J and Craig David.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 1:03 AM
berniemccarthy.bsky.social
One of our finest traditions

www.nationalgeographic.com/history/arti...
In Ireland, women celebrate their own 'Christmas' in January
Nollaig na mBan is an old tradition from the country's south that modern women have turned into a day to celebrate their labor during the holidays.
www.nationalgeographic.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:52 AM
berniemccarthy.bsky.social
Shame on us - a nation who migrated ourselves all over the world , generation after generation for social, economic and political reasons.

Migrant workers living in fear of racist abuse - doctor www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
Migrant workers living in fear of racist abuse - doctor
A Mayo-based doctor has said "words cannot describe" the "anxiety, depression and safety concerns" migrant healthcare workers are experiencing in Ireland.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM