Fidelma Carolan
@fidelma1.bsky.social
Cavan girl living in Northern Ireland. Keen on a fairer world. Member of Rainbow Reels LGBT+ trad group
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Siri, show me something beautiful on this grey and miserable Friday morning... 😍😍😍
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November 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Siri, show me something beautiful on this grey and miserable Friday morning... 😍😍😍
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bridgebooksdromore.co.uk/product/osca...
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Thousands of people have travelled through Europe by train, and DiscoverEU will be giving 40,000 more the opportunity to interrail for free in 2026.
So, we were wondering: Have you ever been interrailing?
jrnl.ie/6864173
So, we were wondering: Have you ever been interrailing?
jrnl.ie/6864173
Have you ever been interrailing?
Time is running out for 18-year-olds to apply for the DiscoverEU programme – which offers free interrail passes to young people.
jrnl.ie
November 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Thousands of people have travelled through Europe by train, and DiscoverEU will be giving 40,000 more the opportunity to interrail for free in 2026.
So, we were wondering: Have you ever been interrailing?
jrnl.ie/6864173
So, we were wondering: Have you ever been interrailing?
jrnl.ie/6864173
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The Chief Nursing Officer is encouraging the public and health and social care staff to get their winter flu vaccine.
Prof Maria McIlgorm got her flu jab through @setrust.bsky.social and said it was one of "the simplest ways of protecting you, your family, and your patients from flu".
Prof Maria McIlgorm got her flu jab through @setrust.bsky.social and said it was one of "the simplest ways of protecting you, your family, and your patients from flu".
October 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The Chief Nursing Officer is encouraging the public and health and social care staff to get their winter flu vaccine.
Prof Maria McIlgorm got her flu jab through @setrust.bsky.social and said it was one of "the simplest ways of protecting you, your family, and your patients from flu".
Prof Maria McIlgorm got her flu jab through @setrust.bsky.social and said it was one of "the simplest ways of protecting you, your family, and your patients from flu".
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It's hard to overstate how brave what she did was, at the time she did it. It's also impossible to quantify the number of women's lives her actions saved. It was one brick out of the wall of the theocracy at a time when that wall seemed permanent and unchangeable. RIP May. A feminist icon.
Death announced of Mary ‘May’ McGee who won historic Supreme Court contraception case
Death announced of Mary ‘May’ McGee who won historic Supreme Court contraception case
Landmark 1973 case found married couples had right to make private decisions on family planning
www.irishtimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:59 AM
It's hard to overstate how brave what she did was, at the time she did it. It's also impossible to quantify the number of women's lives her actions saved. It was one brick out of the wall of the theocracy at a time when that wall seemed permanent and unchangeable. RIP May. A feminist icon.
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Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
October 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
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The Health Minister has launched the Department's Core Grant funding scheme for 2026/2027.
Organisations have until 12pm on Friday 28 November 2025 to apply for funding from the scheme.
➡️Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-...
Organisations have until 12pm on Friday 28 November 2025 to apply for funding from the scheme.
➡️Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-...
October 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The Health Minister has launched the Department's Core Grant funding scheme for 2026/2027.
Organisations have until 12pm on Friday 28 November 2025 to apply for funding from the scheme.
➡️Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-...
Organisations have until 12pm on Friday 28 November 2025 to apply for funding from the scheme.
➡️Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-...
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Hope is making a comeback. Together, we’re building a fairer, greener Northern Ireland - real climate action, stronger communities, and new opportunities for everyone. Every new member grows our movement for positive change.
youtube.com/shorts/be70KyeNrm...
youtube.com/shorts/be70KyeNrm...
Hope is making a comeback
YouTube video by Green Party Northern Ireland
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October 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Hope is making a comeback. Together, we’re building a fairer, greener Northern Ireland - real climate action, stronger communities, and new opportunities for everyone. Every new member grows our movement for positive change.
youtube.com/shorts/be70KyeNrm...
youtube.com/shorts/be70KyeNrm...
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A little round-up of #IrishBookWeek and news that I've extended the 20% off until midnight tonight (26th). Use IRISH20 for a bargain on both Irish fiction and non-fiction!
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bridgebooksdromore.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A little round-up of #IrishBookWeek and news that I've extended the 20% off until midnight tonight (26th). Use IRISH20 for a bargain on both Irish fiction and non-fiction!
bridgebooksdromore.co.uk
bridgebooksdromore.co.uk
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I'm absolutely delighted to announce an evening with Colin Davidson and Mark Carruthers to celebrate the publication of Twelve Paintings, an intimate and compelling exploration of the life and work of renowned artist Colin Davidson. Tickets via the link 👇
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
October 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I'm absolutely delighted to announce an evening with Colin Davidson and Mark Carruthers to celebrate the publication of Twelve Paintings, an intimate and compelling exploration of the life and work of renowned artist Colin Davidson. Tickets via the link 👇
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
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We had a wonderful evening with #IrishBookWeek ambassador @sheilawriter.bsky.social last night. Sheila chatted openly and warmly with @mikephilpott.bsky.social
and spent time signing and posing for photos with her army of fans! It was just lovely to be in her company ♥️
and spent time signing and posing for photos with her army of fans! It was just lovely to be in her company ♥️
October 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We had a wonderful evening with #IrishBookWeek ambassador @sheilawriter.bsky.social last night. Sheila chatted openly and warmly with @mikephilpott.bsky.social
and spent time signing and posing for photos with her army of fans! It was just lovely to be in her company ♥️
and spent time signing and posing for photos with her army of fans! It was just lovely to be in her company ♥️
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President Obama runs down the East Colonnade with Bo, the dog he promised his daughters if he won the election on the dog's first week in the White House. ♥️
Photo: Pete Souza
-RIP East Wing-
Photo: Pete Souza
-RIP East Wing-
October 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
President Obama runs down the East Colonnade with Bo, the dog he promised his daughters if he won the election on the dog's first week in the White House. ♥️
Photo: Pete Souza
-RIP East Wing-
Photo: Pete Souza
-RIP East Wing-
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Day 3 of the #IrishBookWeekChallenge: An Irish Debut Book. It has to be the superb Nesting by Roisín O'Donnell. I can not recommend this book highly enough. If you've been to the shop, I've likely tried to make you buy it! It will be hard to beat as my book of the year.
October 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Day 3 of the #IrishBookWeekChallenge: An Irish Debut Book. It has to be the superb Nesting by Roisín O'Donnell. I can not recommend this book highly enough. If you've been to the shop, I've likely tried to make you buy it! It will be hard to beat as my book of the year.
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A window full of Irish authors, Irish books, and Irish issues to celebrate #IrishBookWeek, which runs from tomorrow, 18th -25th of October! Remember to use IRISH20 at the checkout for 20% off all week!
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bridgebooksdromore.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
A window full of Irish authors, Irish books, and Irish issues to celebrate #IrishBookWeek, which runs from tomorrow, 18th -25th of October! Remember to use IRISH20 at the checkout for 20% off all week!
bridgebooksdromore.co.uk
bridgebooksdromore.co.uk
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I have three fabulous events lined up for #IrishBookWeek, which runs from Sat 18th-Sat 25th October! An evening with Wendy Erskine, A Curry Up and Read Silent Book Club and an evening with the legend @sheilawriter.bsky.social Tickets available for all three 👇
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books
October 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I have three fabulous events lined up for #IrishBookWeek, which runs from Sat 18th-Sat 25th October! An evening with Wendy Erskine, A Curry Up and Read Silent Book Club and an evening with the legend @sheilawriter.bsky.social Tickets available for all three 👇
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books
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This weekend is a BIG one at Bridge Books. It's #BookshopDay on Saturday + our 30th birthday on Sunday!
Here's what's happening.
20% off all day Saturday (+ online Sun, use code CELEBRATE)
Lucky Dip Books from £1. Lots of Blind Dates with Books.
Selected fiction 3 for £10
#BookSky
Here's what's happening.
20% off all day Saturday (+ online Sun, use code CELEBRATE)
Lucky Dip Books from £1. Lots of Blind Dates with Books.
Selected fiction 3 for £10
#BookSky
October 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
This weekend is a BIG one at Bridge Books. It's #BookshopDay on Saturday + our 30th birthday on Sunday!
Here's what's happening.
20% off all day Saturday (+ online Sun, use code CELEBRATE)
Lucky Dip Books from £1. Lots of Blind Dates with Books.
Selected fiction 3 for £10
#BookSky
Here's what's happening.
20% off all day Saturday (+ online Sun, use code CELEBRATE)
Lucky Dip Books from £1. Lots of Blind Dates with Books.
Selected fiction 3 for £10
#BookSky
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Shared the original post earlier so please also see an important qualifier.
This clip has been circulating a lot and look I don't want to be critical, it's great that it's inspiring people.
BUT. There is one thing he says that's inaccurate and it's important that people understand the reality.
He says that their trade union didn't support them. That's not true.
BUT. There is one thing he says that's inaccurate and it's important that people understand the reality.
He says that their trade union didn't support them. That's not true.
The story of how Ireland became the first western nation to implement a nationwide ban on South African goods during the apartheid era beautifully told. This cheered me up immensely.
www.youtube.com/shorts/O5yK7...
www.youtube.com/shorts/O5yK7...
October 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Shared the original post earlier so please also see an important qualifier.
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I don't know where this revisionism has come from about the suffragettes - people saying "if the suffragettes were around today, they'd be considered terrorists."
The suffragettes were arrested and tortured, sexually assaulted and beaten by the state. They *were* considered terrorists!
The suffragettes were arrested and tortured, sexually assaulted and beaten by the state. They *were* considered terrorists!
October 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I don't know where this revisionism has come from about the suffragettes - people saying "if the suffragettes were around today, they'd be considered terrorists."
The suffragettes were arrested and tortured, sexually assaulted and beaten by the state. They *were* considered terrorists!
The suffragettes were arrested and tortured, sexually assaulted and beaten by the state. They *were* considered terrorists!
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Thanks to our friends @libro.fm, you will have the chance to win an amazing 12 free audio credits on #BookshopDay! A golden ticket will be hidden somewhere in the shop. All you have to do is come down and find it. Let's face it, I'm probably the smallest shop in Ireland, so it shouldn't take long!
September 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Thanks to our friends @libro.fm, you will have the chance to win an amazing 12 free audio credits on #BookshopDay! A golden ticket will be hidden somewhere in the shop. All you have to do is come down and find it. Let's face it, I'm probably the smallest shop in Ireland, so it shouldn't take long!
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Two new events have been added to the #IrishBookWeek plans. Wendy Erskine In Conversation and a 'Curry Up and Read' Silent Book Club will complete the week along with the Sheila O'Flanagan event. Irish Books Week runs from 18th-25th October. Tickets 👇
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books
September 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Two new events have been added to the #IrishBookWeek plans. Wendy Erskine In Conversation and a 'Curry Up and Read' Silent Book Club will complete the week along with the Sheila O'Flanagan event. Irish Books Week runs from 18th-25th October. Tickets 👇
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books
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For anyone beginning a #familytree, the @nlireland.bsky.social offers guidance and resources to help turn curiosity into discovery.
Steven Skeldon, Family History Services Manager at the NLI, shares some advice on getting started:
www.businessnews.ie/your-later-l...
#YourLaterLifeIE2025
Steven Skeldon, Family History Services Manager at the NLI, shares some advice on getting started:
www.businessnews.ie/your-later-l...
#YourLaterLifeIE2025
Trace your family for free and learn about your own history
Learn about the free family history service that’s here to guide you, with expert advice and practical resources to help you get started.
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September 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
For anyone beginning a #familytree, the @nlireland.bsky.social offers guidance and resources to help turn curiosity into discovery.
Steven Skeldon, Family History Services Manager at the NLI, shares some advice on getting started:
www.businessnews.ie/your-later-l...
#YourLaterLifeIE2025
Steven Skeldon, Family History Services Manager at the NLI, shares some advice on getting started:
www.businessnews.ie/your-later-l...
#YourLaterLifeIE2025
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Delighted to have a chapter in this new book about Dr Kathleen Lynn and the other great, innovative female doctors during the first decades of St Ultan’s hospital for sick infants. #speirgorm #irishhistory #history
September 22, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Delighted to have a chapter in this new book about Dr Kathleen Lynn and the other great, innovative female doctors during the first decades of St Ultan’s hospital for sick infants. #speirgorm #irishhistory #history
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This week's #TopTenBestsellingTitles. A big thank you to everyone for their custom this week. It's lovely people like you who keep small independent bookshops open. Long may it continue!
September 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This week's #TopTenBestsellingTitles. A big thank you to everyone for their custom this week. It's lovely people like you who keep small independent bookshops open. Long may it continue!
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I’ve never felt so disheartened. My small business means everything to me and I want to keep going.
Please have a look at my website. Buy things, commission me or repost.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thank you.
Please have a look at my website. Buy things, commission me or repost.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thank you.
If I’m being honest, I’m feeling pretty crap about my small business.
It’s so bloody difficult at the moment with rising costs, US tariffs, Brexit nonsense and the threat of AI.
Please have a look at what I do and repost to spread the word gailmyerscough.co.uk
It’s so bloody difficult at the moment with rising costs, US tariffs, Brexit nonsense and the threat of AI.
Please have a look at what I do and repost to spread the word gailmyerscough.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
I’ve never felt so disheartened. My small business means everything to me and I want to keep going.
Please have a look at my website. Buy things, commission me or repost.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thank you.
Please have a look at my website. Buy things, commission me or repost.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thank you.