Carrie Griffin
@carriegrif.bsky.social
Creative Work in Silver Apples, Transa, Ropes, The Madrigal/An Áitiúil. Shortlisted for the Fish memoir prize '25.
"This present time ends with the imminence of the stars/the freshness of frost and the comfort of a time/we can always relive"
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"This present time ends with the imminence of the stars/the freshness of frost and the comfort of a time/we can always relive"
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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.
www.rte.ie
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
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The purple is absolutely fabulous - she looks regal and entirely herself! Perfect choice! #fashionhistory
President elect Catherine Connolly has arrived at St Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle for her inauguration as the 10th President of Ireland
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The purple is absolutely fabulous - she looks regal and entirely herself! Perfect choice! #fashionhistory
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To President Michael D. Higgins, on your last day as President of Ireland, we say thank you for your service.
#Ireland #Politics #President
#Ireland #Politics #President
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
To President Michael D. Higgins, on your last day as President of Ireland, we say thank you for your service.
#Ireland #Politics #President
#Ireland #Politics #President
I'm not crying, you're crying #michaeld @president.ie
President Michael D Higgins has departed Áras an Uachtaráin as his term as President of Ireland comes to an end.
Watch: President Higgins departs Áras an Uachtaráin
President Michael D Higgins has departed Áras an Uachtaráin as his term as President of Ireland comes to an end.
www.rte.ie
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I'm not crying, you're crying #michaeld @president.ie
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Israel has repeatedly and deliberately violated the ceasefire in Gaza including by shooting at civilians, the UK Government and international bodies have been warned
Israel 'deliberately and repeatedly' violating Gaza ceasefire, UK warned
www.thenational.scot
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Israel has repeatedly and deliberately violated the ceasefire in Gaza including by shooting at civilians, the UK Government and international bodies have been warned
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I have two - TWO - of these gorgeous original A4 meadow hare linoprints by my mum, Jo, to give away to a couple of lucky people here on Bluesky today.
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
November 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I have two - TWO - of these gorgeous original A4 meadow hare linoprints by my mum, Jo, to give away to a couple of lucky people here on Bluesky today.
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
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President Higgins welcomes his successor Catherine Connolly to the Áras.
Warm embrace between the pair, with President Higgins wishing Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian “health and happiness” and congratulating them on a “great achievement”.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Warm embrace between the pair, with President Higgins wishing Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian “health and happiness” and congratulating them on a “great achievement”.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
President Higgins welcomes his successor Catherine Connolly to the Áras.
Warm embrace between the pair, with President Higgins wishing Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian “health and happiness” and congratulating them on a “great achievement”.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Warm embrace between the pair, with President Higgins wishing Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian “health and happiness” and congratulating them on a “great achievement”.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
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I see it's time for me to make the point again that the poppy is a fundraising campaign for the Royal British Legion, a specific, mundane entity that is not exempt from scrutiny and does not own the concept of remembrance.
You can read its 2024 accounts here: storage.rblcdn.co.uk/sitefinity/d...
You can read its 2024 accounts here: storage.rblcdn.co.uk/sitefinity/d...
November 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
I see it's time for me to make the point again that the poppy is a fundraising campaign for the Royal British Legion, a specific, mundane entity that is not exempt from scrutiny and does not own the concept of remembrance.
You can read its 2024 accounts here: storage.rblcdn.co.uk/sitefinity/d...
You can read its 2024 accounts here: storage.rblcdn.co.uk/sitefinity/d...
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Sound very much ON!!
November 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Sound very much ON!!
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An important demonstration of hope and welcome at Grand Parade this afternoon — especially after last night's cowardly attack in Drogheda.
Thank you to the Lord Mayor, Fergal Dennehy, for representing the city so passionately, Laura Harmon for organising and everyone who spoke, sang and danced. 👏👏
Thank you to the Lord Mayor, Fergal Dennehy, for representing the city so passionately, Laura Harmon for organising and everyone who spoke, sang and danced. 👏👏
November 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
An important demonstration of hope and welcome at Grand Parade this afternoon — especially after last night's cowardly attack in Drogheda.
Thank you to the Lord Mayor, Fergal Dennehy, for representing the city so passionately, Laura Harmon for organising and everyone who spoke, sang and danced. 👏👏
Thank you to the Lord Mayor, Fergal Dennehy, for representing the city so passionately, Laura Harmon for organising and everyone who spoke, sang and danced. 👏👏
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A jaw-dropping view of the sun setting on Hurricane Melissa tonight.
Melissa continues its approach to Jamaica as a powerful, major hurricane.
Melissa continues its approach to Jamaica as a powerful, major hurricane.
October 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
A jaw-dropping view of the sun setting on Hurricane Melissa tonight.
Melissa continues its approach to Jamaica as a powerful, major hurricane.
Melissa continues its approach to Jamaica as a powerful, major hurricane.
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📣 Job Vacancy 📣
Teaching Fellow in English Literature
(0.5 FTE, Fixed Term – Spring Semester 2026)
Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
The appointee will have expertise in contemporary English Literature.
Full details: www.mic.ul.ie/about-mic/va...
Closing date: 2pm on Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Teaching Fellow in English Literature
(0.5 FTE, Fixed Term – Spring Semester 2026)
Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
The appointee will have expertise in contemporary English Literature.
Full details: www.mic.ul.ie/about-mic/va...
Closing date: 2pm on Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Vacancies | Mary Immaculate College
Mary Immaculate College has a wide range of academic and professional services job opportunities on an ongoing basis. Learn more about our vacancies.
www.mic.ul.ie
October 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
📣 Job Vacancy 📣
Teaching Fellow in English Literature
(0.5 FTE, Fixed Term – Spring Semester 2026)
Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
The appointee will have expertise in contemporary English Literature.
Full details: www.mic.ul.ie/about-mic/va...
Closing date: 2pm on Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Teaching Fellow in English Literature
(0.5 FTE, Fixed Term – Spring Semester 2026)
Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
The appointee will have expertise in contemporary English Literature.
Full details: www.mic.ul.ie/about-mic/va...
Closing date: 2pm on Tuesday, 18 November 2025
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Reminder! Our next research seminar takes place on 5th November, 12pm, LCB012!
The next #English Lunchtime Research Seminar takes place on 5th November, 12pm, LCB012. Professor Michael Griffin will talk to us about Editing Goldsmith for @universitypress.cambridge.org. All welcome! #spéirgorm @ulresearch.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Reminder! Our next research seminar takes place on 5th November, 12pm, LCB012!
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This is bull.
Steen has done no public service and had ample time to prepare a campaign if she was actually bothered.
Sheridan wasn't bothered to have documents right for LA meetings.
Who else came close to actually trying to get on the ballot?
Far-right twats who wanted the free publicity?
Steen has done no public service and had ample time to prepare a campaign if she was actually bothered.
Sheridan wasn't bothered to have documents right for LA meetings.
Who else came close to actually trying to get on the ballot?
Far-right twats who wanted the free publicity?
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Oireachtas may have to look at changing the process by which a person gets on the ballot in presidential elections, which he described as "restrictive".
jrnl.ie/6856687
jrnl.ie/6856687
Taoiseach suggests referendum on changing 'restrictive' process for getting on presidential ballot
One in eighter people spoiled their votes.
jrnl.ie
October 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This is bull.
Steen has done no public service and had ample time to prepare a campaign if she was actually bothered.
Sheridan wasn't bothered to have documents right for LA meetings.
Who else came close to actually trying to get on the ballot?
Far-right twats who wanted the free publicity?
Steen has done no public service and had ample time to prepare a campaign if she was actually bothered.
Sheridan wasn't bothered to have documents right for LA meetings.
Who else came close to actually trying to get on the ballot?
Far-right twats who wanted the free publicity?
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
Emotional, happy and very proud of us in Ireland this evening. Catherine is our President! #spéirgorm 🇮🇪
October 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Emotional, happy and very proud of us in Ireland this evening. Catherine is our President! #spéirgorm 🇮🇪
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Undecided? #CatherineConnolly has supported survivors of #motherandbabyinstitutions and other
harmful State facilities throughout her career. She has demanded justice for the survivors of abuse
and for people who were separated from their family by the State. #speirgorm
harmful State facilities throughout her career. She has demanded justice for the survivors of abuse
and for people who were separated from their family by the State. #speirgorm
October 24, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Undecided? #CatherineConnolly has supported survivors of #motherandbabyinstitutions and other
harmful State facilities throughout her career. She has demanded justice for the survivors of abuse
and for people who were separated from their family by the State. #speirgorm
harmful State facilities throughout her career. She has demanded justice for the survivors of abuse
and for people who were separated from their family by the State. #speirgorm
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October 24, 2025 at 6:54 AM
dangerous and shocking. Who is responsible?
A deeply shocking attack on Irish democracy
A deep-fake video shows a fake Catherine Connolly announcing her withdrawal from the Presidential election in two days time.
It also has deep-fake RTE newsreaders-using their faces and voices-to cover the false story
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
A deep-fake video shows a fake Catherine Connolly announcing her withdrawal from the Presidential election in two days time.
It also has deep-fake RTE newsreaders-using their faces and voices-to cover the false story
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Deepfake AI video depicting Catherine Connolly quitting presidential race removed by Meta
Independent candidate in race for Áras condemns video, calling it ‘a disgraceful attempt to mislead voters’
www.irishtimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
dangerous and shocking. Who is responsible?
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I’ll be voting for Catherine Connolly. If anyone’s undecided but you value neutrality, the Irish language, Palestine solidarity and our climate future, I believe Catherine will be a voice for you and the issues you care about. I am also hoping she will continue […]
[Original post on mastodon.ie]
[Original post on mastodon.ie]
October 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I’ll be voting for Catherine Connolly. If anyone’s undecided but you value neutrality, the Irish language, Palestine solidarity and our climate future, I believe Catherine will be a voice for you and the issues you care about. I am also hoping she will continue […]
[Original post on mastodon.ie]
[Original post on mastodon.ie]
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The next #English Lunchtime Research Seminar takes place on 5th November, 12pm, LCB012. Professor Michael Griffin will talk to us about Editing Goldsmith for @universitypress.cambridge.org. All welcome! #spéirgorm @ulresearch.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The next #English Lunchtime Research Seminar takes place on 5th November, 12pm, LCB012. Professor Michael Griffin will talk to us about Editing Goldsmith for @universitypress.cambridge.org. All welcome! #spéirgorm @ulresearch.bsky.social
Congratulations to Emma Barrett, mine and Sinead McDermott's wonderful graduate student @ulenglish.bsky.social, on this very timely post about Elizabeth Sawyer! #samhain #witchcraft #spéirgorm
Another #samhain themed article, this time by English UL graduate student Emma Barrett on The Witch of Edmonton for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social! Congratulations, Emma! 👻@ulresearch.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #research @cemslimerick.bsky.social
The tale of Elizabeth Sawyer, executed for witchcraft in 1621
The Witch of Edmonton offers a socio-economic commentary on the hypocritical and gendered roots of the witch phenomenon
www.rte.ie
October 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Congratulations to Emma Barrett, mine and Sinead McDermott's wonderful graduate student @ulenglish.bsky.social, on this very timely post about Elizabeth Sawyer! #samhain #witchcraft #spéirgorm