Caroline Bowen
@caroline4art.bsky.social
Interested in art, environment, exhibitions and everything else... #irishsky #Ireland 🇮🇪
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Researchers have analysed necropsies from more than 10,000 animals in a bid to model how different types of plastic can affect marine life
Study measures how much plastic is lethal for marine life
Marine animals inevitably eat what we toss in the ocean, including pervasive plastics - but how much is too much?
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November 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Researchers have analysed necropsies from more than 10,000 animals in a bid to model how different types of plastic can affect marine life
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A fairy tale looking Butter Cap on the forest floor.
This almost looks AI generated but I can promise you it's not.
#Hiking #Fungi #FungiFriends #mycology #forest #Photography #EastCoastKin #Ireland
This almost looks AI generated but I can promise you it's not.
#Hiking #Fungi #FungiFriends #mycology #forest #Photography #EastCoastKin #Ireland
November 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A fairy tale looking Butter Cap on the forest floor.
This almost looks AI generated but I can promise you it's not.
#Hiking #Fungi #FungiFriends #mycology #forest #Photography #EastCoastKin #Ireland
This almost looks AI generated but I can promise you it's not.
#Hiking #Fungi #FungiFriends #mycology #forest #Photography #EastCoastKin #Ireland
Presidents past and present 🇮🇪 x.com/thejournal_i... #Ireland
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson
November 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Presidents past and present 🇮🇪 x.com/thejournal_i... #Ireland
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson
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#Breaking Catherine Connolly has signed the Declaration of Office at St Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle to formally become the tenth President of Ireland | Follow Live
Connolly inaugurated as 10th President of Ireland
Follow live updates as Catherine Connolly is officially sworn in as the tenth President of Ireland.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
#Breaking Catherine Connolly has signed the Declaration of Office at St Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle to formally become the tenth President of Ireland | Follow Live
Fabulous article - Purls of wisdom: The faces behind the revival of Irish knitwear www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/fa... #Knitwear #Wool #Yarn #Ireland #Fashion 🧶 ☕
Purls of wisdom: The faces behind the revival of Irish knitwear
For decades, Irish knitwear was more prominent in souvenir shops than runways. Now, everyone from Taylor Swift to Sarah Jessica Parker is embracing Irish wool. Holly Warren looks at how our ancient cr...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Members of the public gathered outside Áras an Uachtaráin with their Bernese Mountain Dogs yesterday to wish President Michael D. Higgins, Sabina and Misneach well ahead of the conclusion of the President’s term tonight fb.watch/DiYhQhFITe/ via @FacebookWatch 😊🐕❤️ #Ireland
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November 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Members of the public gathered outside Áras an Uachtaráin with their Bernese Mountain Dogs yesterday to wish President Michael D. Higgins, Sabina and Misneach well ahead of the conclusion of the President’s term tonight fb.watch/DiYhQhFITe/ via @FacebookWatch 😊🐕❤️ #Ireland
A Dublin woman who has crocheted thousands of 'Michael Tea Higgins' tea cosies is preparing for a new presidency
Orders pour in for 'Catherine Connoll-Tea' tea cosies
A Dublin woman who has crocheted thousands of 'Michael Tea Higgins' tea cosies is preparing for a new presidency.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
"It's never too late to start a new hobby," - Noel Anderson 😊https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1030/1541242-co-tyrone-harp-maker/ #Tyrone #HarpMaker #LoveTraditional #craftsman
89-year-old Tyrone man strikes right chord with new hobby
"It's never too late to start a new hobby," says 89-year-old Co Tyrone harp-maker Noel Anderson, one of only a few making the intricate instrument.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
"It's never too late to start a new hobby," - Noel Anderson 😊https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1030/1541242-co-tyrone-harp-maker/ #Tyrone #HarpMaker #LoveTraditional #craftsman
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Have a question you want to ask about oral histories or just feel like chatting with other oral historians? All welcome to this free online meet up this Thursday 7pm #OralHistory
📢Save the new date!📢
OHNI's 'Ask an Oral Historian' online session has moved from Thursday 2nd October to Thursday 16th October.
🗓️Please update your calendars and join us then for this free event.
oralhistorynetworkireland.ie/event/networ...
#OralHistory #AskAnOralHistorian #SharedStories #Free
OHNI's 'Ask an Oral Historian' online session has moved from Thursday 2nd October to Thursday 16th October.
🗓️Please update your calendars and join us then for this free event.
oralhistorynetworkireland.ie/event/networ...
#OralHistory #AskAnOralHistorian #SharedStories #Free
October 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Have a question you want to ask about oral histories or just feel like chatting with other oral historians? All welcome to this free online meet up this Thursday 7pm #OralHistory
Meet the woman bringing community storytelling back into fashion! www.rte.ie/lifestyle/li... #Storytelling #Community #Ireland #IrishSky 👏
Meet the woman bringing community storytelling back into fashion
Craicly Stories is a community story project that brings Irish folklore to life and neighbours together.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Meet the woman bringing community storytelling back into fashion! www.rte.ie/lifestyle/li... #Storytelling #Community #Ireland #IrishSky 👏
Fota Wildlife Park to remain closed until further notice www.fotawildlife.ie/blogs/news #BirdFlu #Cork #Fota #Ireland 🙁
News
News
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October 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Fota Wildlife Park to remain closed until further notice www.fotawildlife.ie/blogs/news #BirdFlu #Cork #Fota #Ireland 🙁
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A new museum dedicated to the life of the explorer Ernest Shackleton opens in Athy in Co Kildare today.
New museum on life of Ernest Shackleton opens in Kildare
A new museum dedicated to the life of the explorer Ernest Shackleton opens in Athy in Co Kildare today.
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October 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
A new museum dedicated to the life of the explorer Ernest Shackleton opens in Athy in Co Kildare today.
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October 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
“abandoned by Irish Rail” - Heartbreaking. What about animal transport document / permission for trains? Is there such a thing? www.westmeathindependent.ie/2025/10/08/i... #AnimalWelfare #IrishRail #Ireland #Dublin #Athlone #Train 💔
Irish Rail passengers left “terrorised and terrified” on Athlone to Dublin train | Westmeath Independent
A passenger who travelled from Athlone to Dublin by train on Sunday evening last has vowed never to use Irish Rail again after he endured “a nightmare journey” during which up to 20 unaccompanied mino...
www.westmeathindependent.ie
October 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
“abandoned by Irish Rail” - Heartbreaking. What about animal transport document / permission for trains? Is there such a thing? www.westmeathindependent.ie/2025/10/08/i... #AnimalWelfare #IrishRail #Ireland #Dublin #Athlone #Train 💔
Cork mother of teen with cerebral palsy says Taoiseach ‘dangled carrot’ as no further contact since meeting www.independent.ie/regionals/co... 🙁 #Ireland #Cork #CerebralPalsy
Cork mother of teen with cerebral palsy says Taoiseach ‘dangled carrot’ as no further contact since meeting
A Cork mother who confronted Taoiseach Micheál Martin last month has said the Fianna Fáil leader “dangled the carrot” in front of her daughter’s eyes as no contact was made after their private meeting...
www.independent.ie
October 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Cork mother of teen with cerebral palsy says Taoiseach ‘dangled carrot’ as no further contact since meeting www.independent.ie/regionals/co... 🙁 #Ireland #Cork #CerebralPalsy
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October 9, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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One space has become available in two of our v popular courses this weekend.We don’t anticipate them to last long! Book fast www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/dry-st... for Dry Stone Wall with Ronan Crehan, and www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/willow... for Willow basket weaving with Tom O Brien. #Ireland
October 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
One space has become available in two of our v popular courses this weekend.We don’t anticipate them to last long! Book fast www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/dry-st... for Dry Stone Wall with Ronan Crehan, and www.theorganiccentre.ie/event/willow... for Willow basket weaving with Tom O Brien. #Ireland
Irish Deer Commission (@DeerCommission) have offered advice on how to stay safe and reduce deer-related accidents on roads through wild deer habitats. www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-n... #OhDeer #Deer #Cork #Ireland #Motors #DriversAlert 🦌🚗
Watch as massive deer brings traffic to a halt with rutting season in full swing
Drivers were 'terrified' the animal would jump at the cars
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October 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Irish Deer Commission (@DeerCommission) have offered advice on how to stay safe and reduce deer-related accidents on roads through wild deer habitats. www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-n... #OhDeer #Deer #Cork #Ireland #Motors #DriversAlert 🦌🚗
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Feel free to print, or screenshot our list of Emergency Contact numbers that you may need during #StormAmy. csalert.ie/3Ew3uas
Emergency Contacts & Storm Safety Advice
Some important numbers, and safety advice that you may need during a storm,
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October 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Feel free to print, or screenshot our list of Emergency Contact numbers that you may need during #StormAmy. csalert.ie/3Ew3uas
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Donegal has now being upgraded to a Red wind warning from 4pm to 6pm. Please heed this warning with risk of severe and damaging gusts. #StormAmy
October 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Donegal has now being upgraded to a Red wind warning from 4pm to 6pm. Please heed this warning with risk of severe and damaging gusts. #StormAmy
I couldn't believe it when I heard Manchán Magan has died. I actually read one of his book last week! He was a great writer and he showed his great grá of Irish language. Slán abhaile. #RIP #ManchánMagan #Ireland #IrishSky
October 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I couldn't believe it when I heard Manchán Magan has died. I actually read one of his book last week! He was a great writer and he showed his great grá of Irish language. Slán abhaile. #RIP #ManchánMagan #Ireland #IrishSky
Welcome October 2025!! 🍂🎃🧣
October 1, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Welcome October 2025!! 🍂🎃🧣
'We know people in their 80s doing full-time care' 💔- Ageing parents caring for daughter with disability www.rte.ie/news/2025/10... This calls for an extremely urgent action plan on full-time disability care. #Disablity #Ireland #SupportElderlyParentsNow ❤️
Daughter's future care causing anxiety for ageing parents
In her latest report on disability services, our Social Affairs Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely examines the impact the lack of planned residential places is having on families.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
'We know people in their 80s doing full-time care' 💔- Ageing parents caring for daughter with disability www.rte.ie/news/2025/10... This calls for an extremely urgent action plan on full-time disability care. #Disablity #Ireland #SupportElderlyParentsNow ❤️
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Obie, the idiot dog, managed to surprise a lizard on our afternoon walk. Irish lizards shed their tails when surprised to distract predators as they make their escape... It will grow a new one but it does take a while... In the meantime, here's a wiggly lizard tail... #IrishFauna #Lizards
September 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Obie, the idiot dog, managed to surprise a lizard on our afternoon walk. Irish lizards shed their tails when surprised to distract predators as they make their escape... It will grow a new one but it does take a while... In the meantime, here's a wiggly lizard tail... #IrishFauna #Lizards