Kerry Cuskelly
@kerrycuskelly.bsky.social
CEO @ Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service | Adjunct Assistant Professor Dept. of Applied Social Studies, Maynooth University
#SocialWork | #HumanRights | #Diversity and #Inclusion | #SocialJustice | #Addthe10th | #SWisHumanRights
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Kerry Cuskelly
@kerrycuskelly.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Radical and critical social work
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Am I going completely insane? www.thejournal.ie/readme/surre...
Surrealing in the Years: We're entering a new era of lawlessness. Don't expect much help from our leaders
Am I going completely insane?
www.thejournal.ie
January 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Am I going completely insane? www.thejournal.ie/readme/surre...
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📣Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler has announced €3M for #mentalhealthresearch. HRB will award €1M to @maynoothuniversity.ie to establish a Collaborative Research Network in #MentalHealth & €2M to support 10 new mental health research projects. Read more: www.hrb.ie/hrb/minister...
January 8, 2026 at 9:38 AM
📣Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler has announced €3M for #mentalhealthresearch. HRB will award €1M to @maynoothuniversity.ie to establish a Collaborative Research Network in #MentalHealth & €2M to support 10 new mental health research projects. Read more: www.hrb.ie/hrb/minister...
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The first all-island mental health collaborative research network – CO-PRIME – has been set up to help combat mental ill health in a more coordinated way right across Ireland and will be headed up by MU's Prof Sinead McGilloway.
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
January 8, 2026 at 11:41 AM
The first all-island mental health collaborative research network – CO-PRIME – has been set up to help combat mental ill health in a more coordinated way right across Ireland and will be headed up by MU's Prof Sinead McGilloway.
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
For those interested in #mentalhealth #familyrecovery and the power of genuine partnerships, this new British Journal of Social Work article might be of interest.
Examining the existing knowledge base for enablers of family recovery in mental health: A scoping review
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Examining the existing knowledge base for enablers of family recovery in mental health: A scoping review
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January 7, 2026 at 10:36 PM
For those interested in #mentalhealth #familyrecovery and the power of genuine partnerships, this new British Journal of Social Work article might be of interest.
Examining the existing knowledge base for enablers of family recovery in mental health: A scoping review
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Examining the existing knowledge base for enablers of family recovery in mental health: A scoping review
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The Maud Coffey tragedy must be a turning point for mental health policy in Ireland. When warnings are raised, when distress is visible, and when loved ones ask for help, our systems must be capable of listening, responding and adapting.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM
The Maud Coffey tragedy must be a turning point for mental health policy in Ireland. When warnings are raised, when distress is visible, and when loved ones ask for help, our systems must be capable of listening, responding and adapting.
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Killings, abductions and violence across Nigeria, IASW Statement:
We stand with our colleagues in the IFSW Africa Region and with the people of Nigeria & support the call for strong and immediate action from the African Union and the United Nations www.iasw.ie/Nigerian_Abu...
We stand with our colleagues in the IFSW Africa Region and with the people of Nigeria & support the call for strong and immediate action from the African Union and the United Nations www.iasw.ie/Nigerian_Abu...
November 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Killings, abductions and violence across Nigeria, IASW Statement:
We stand with our colleagues in the IFSW Africa Region and with the people of Nigeria & support the call for strong and immediate action from the African Union and the United Nations www.iasw.ie/Nigerian_Abu...
We stand with our colleagues in the IFSW Africa Region and with the people of Nigeria & support the call for strong and immediate action from the African Union and the United Nations www.iasw.ie/Nigerian_Abu...
Would you like to work with Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service? Then please check out these current opportunities below!⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
#GrowWithUs #LearnWithUs #ConnectWithUs #TalkWithUs
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#GrowWithUs #LearnWithUs #ConnectWithUs #TalkWithUs
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November 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Would you like to work with Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service? Then please check out these current opportunities below!⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
#GrowWithUs #LearnWithUs #ConnectWithUs #TalkWithUs
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More than 80 people killed by the IDF overnight in Gaza, including many children.
This morning: "Oh the ceasefire is back on."
This morning: "Oh the ceasefire is back on."
BREAKING: The Israeli military says the ceasefire in Gaza is back in effect after it carried out heavy airstrikes across the Palestinian territory. The death toll from the overnight strikes climbed to 81, according to hospital officials.
Israeli strikes overnight in Gaza kill at least 60 people, including children, local officials say
Israeli strikes overnight in Gaza have killed at least 60 people, including many children. That's according to local hospital officials on Wednesday.
bit.ly
October 29, 2025 at 8:43 AM
More than 80 people killed by the IDF overnight in Gaza, including many children.
This morning: "Oh the ceasefire is back on."
This morning: "Oh the ceasefire is back on."
It's sunday so I am finally reading the links I opened during the week. Or possibly last week. Anyway, this one is worth your time (should be a free link, it was for me at least). Katherine Rundell on reading for pleasure. #UKKidLit #KidLitUK www.thetimes.com/uk/get-brita...
There is a silver bullet for childhood happiness: a love of reading
Bestselling children’s author Katherine Rundell says to reverse the reading crisis we must let young people rediscover the enjoyment of books — whatever they may be
www.thetimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
October 24, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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🗣️ "We utterly failed to build public housing on public land." – Catherine Connolly
#TonightVMTV
#TonightVMTV
September 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
🗣️ "We utterly failed to build public housing on public land." – Catherine Connolly
#TonightVMTV
#TonightVMTV
📣 Join Our team! 📣
Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service is looking for a Part-Time Operations Officer to help us continue our vital work supporting Traveller individuals, families and communities across Ireland 1/
Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service is looking for a Part-Time Operations Officer to help us continue our vital work supporting Traveller individuals, families and communities across Ireland 1/
September 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
📣 Join Our team! 📣
Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service is looking for a Part-Time Operations Officer to help us continue our vital work supporting Traveller individuals, families and communities across Ireland 1/
Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service is looking for a Part-Time Operations Officer to help us continue our vital work supporting Traveller individuals, families and communities across Ireland 1/
September 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Dear Friends,
We are calling on Traveller and supportive organisations across Ireland to take part in #Traveller Road to Hope & Change 2025 – a National Traveller #Suicide and #MentalHealthAwareness Campaign, running from 10th September to 8th October 2025 1/
We are calling on Traveller and supportive organisations across Ireland to take part in #Traveller Road to Hope & Change 2025 – a National Traveller #Suicide and #MentalHealthAwareness Campaign, running from 10th September to 8th October 2025 1/
September 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Dear Friends,
We are calling on Traveller and supportive organisations across Ireland to take part in #Traveller Road to Hope & Change 2025 – a National Traveller #Suicide and #MentalHealthAwareness Campaign, running from 10th September to 8th October 2025 1/
We are calling on Traveller and supportive organisations across Ireland to take part in #Traveller Road to Hope & Change 2025 – a National Traveller #Suicide and #MentalHealthAwareness Campaign, running from 10th September to 8th October 2025 1/
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School secretaries and caretakers have started major strike action in a dispute over pensions and other entitlements.
The industrial action went ahead after talks failed to resolve the row.
Schools remain open, but services are expected to be severely affected.
#VMNews
The industrial action went ahead after talks failed to resolve the row.
Schools remain open, but services are expected to be severely affected.
#VMNews
August 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
School secretaries and caretakers have started major strike action in a dispute over pensions and other entitlements.
The industrial action went ahead after talks failed to resolve the row.
Schools remain open, but services are expected to be severely affected.
#VMNews
The industrial action went ahead after talks failed to resolve the row.
Schools remain open, but services are expected to be severely affected.
#VMNews
Best wishes to @ShineOnlineIE @nicolabyrne.bsky.social on the launch of the annual #GreenRibbonIRL campaign. I’m delighted to be able to join the official launch. This year’s theme is “Step Up to Stamp Out Stigma. 1/
August 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Best wishes to @ShineOnlineIE @nicolabyrne.bsky.social on the launch of the annual #GreenRibbonIRL campaign. I’m delighted to be able to join the official launch. This year’s theme is “Step Up to Stamp Out Stigma. 1/
⭐️Transformative open tender alert‼️
The Travellers Transforming Conflict Initiative (TTCI) is a collaboration between Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service, Traveller Counselling Service and Traveller Mediation services. 1/
The Travellers Transforming Conflict Initiative (TTCI) is a collaboration between Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service, Traveller Counselling Service and Traveller Mediation services. 1/
July 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
⭐️Transformative open tender alert‼️
The Travellers Transforming Conflict Initiative (TTCI) is a collaboration between Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service, Traveller Counselling Service and Traveller Mediation services. 1/
The Travellers Transforming Conflict Initiative (TTCI) is a collaboration between Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service, Traveller Counselling Service and Traveller Mediation services. 1/
Be an ally to LGBTI+ Traveller and Roma and march with the National Action Group for LGBTI+ Traveller and Roma Rights on Saturday June 28th 2025! #Pride2025
June 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Be an ally to LGBTI+ Traveller and Roma and march with the National Action Group for LGBTI+ Traveller and Roma Rights on Saturday June 28th 2025! #Pride2025
We are delighted to be chosen as one of the lucky recipients of the #rtetoyshowappeal! This incredible opportunity allows us to progress the work of our co-created National #TravellerYouth #MentalHealth service from design stage to implementation! 1/
June 18, 2025 at 7:57 AM
We are delighted to be chosen as one of the lucky recipients of the #rtetoyshowappeal! This incredible opportunity allows us to progress the work of our co-created National #TravellerYouth #MentalHealth service from design stage to implementation! 1/
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“Then a knock came to the door, a priest and two nuns and two gardaí came and took me from my mum’s arms. I was told she ran after the ambulance”.
What a phenomenal woman: "It’s what you can take in life, and deal with the pain and suffering no matter what it is, and still be a good decent person."
What a phenomenal woman: "It’s what you can take in life, and deal with the pain and suffering no matter what it is, and still be a good decent person."
May 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
“Then a knock came to the door, a priest and two nuns and two gardaí came and took me from my mum’s arms. I was told she ran after the ambulance”.
What a phenomenal woman: "It’s what you can take in life, and deal with the pain and suffering no matter what it is, and still be a good decent person."
What a phenomenal woman: "It’s what you can take in life, and deal with the pain and suffering no matter what it is, and still be a good decent person."
Reposted by Kerry Cuskelly
Bradford project produces ‘outstanding’ rise in children’s physical activity
Bradford project produces ‘outstanding’ rise in children’s physical activity
JU:MP programme included co-design of play spaces, exercise in faith settings and interventions in schools
A project in the UK which included young people designing their own play spaces has led to what researchers say is the highest increase in children’s physical activity ever recorded by an intervention of its kind.
The JU:MP programme (Join Us: Move Play) in Bradford, West Yorkshire, recruited children and young people to design play spaces on neglected land near their homes, choosing plants, balance beams, and nature play features, such as stone stacks and earth mounds which encourage imaginative games while keeping maintenance costs down. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 23, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Bradford project produces ‘outstanding’ rise in children’s physical activity
#JobFairy alert ‼️
Exchange House Ireland are looking to hire a part-time project worker on a 12-month contract.
Closing date to apply: Friday May 30th@5pm.
For more information + how to apply go here: www.exchangehouse.ie/posv_ttcinc_...
#ConnectWithUs #LearnWithUs #TalkWithUs #GrowWithUs
Exchange House Ireland are looking to hire a part-time project worker on a 12-month contract.
Closing date to apply: Friday May 30th@5pm.
For more information + how to apply go here: www.exchangehouse.ie/posv_ttcinc_...
#ConnectWithUs #LearnWithUs #TalkWithUs #GrowWithUs
May 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
#JobFairy alert ‼️
Exchange House Ireland are looking to hire a part-time project worker on a 12-month contract.
Closing date to apply: Friday May 30th@5pm.
For more information + how to apply go here: www.exchangehouse.ie/posv_ttcinc_...
#ConnectWithUs #LearnWithUs #TalkWithUs #GrowWithUs
Exchange House Ireland are looking to hire a part-time project worker on a 12-month contract.
Closing date to apply: Friday May 30th@5pm.
For more information + how to apply go here: www.exchangehouse.ie/posv_ttcinc_...
#ConnectWithUs #LearnWithUs #TalkWithUs #GrowWithUs