Lorraine O’Driscoll
@lodrisc.bsky.social
Love animals, family, friends, research, running, reading & fun 🎉; University Professor; Research Director Cancer Institute
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For #WorldCancerDay CLuB lead and founder
@lodrisc.bsky.social shares what drives her research: “I am passionate about maximising the advancement of our novel cancer research, to benefit every individual cancer patient”
@tbsi-tcd.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social
@lodrisc.bsky.social shares what drives her research: “I am passionate about maximising the advancement of our novel cancer research, to benefit every individual cancer patient”
@tbsi-tcd.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 2:07 PM
For #WorldCancerDay CLuB lead and founder
@lodrisc.bsky.social shares what drives her research: “I am passionate about maximising the advancement of our novel cancer research, to benefit every individual cancer patient”
@tbsi-tcd.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social
@lodrisc.bsky.social shares what drives her research: “I am passionate about maximising the advancement of our novel cancer research, to benefit every individual cancer patient”
@tbsi-tcd.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social
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Thank you to our keynote speaker Karen Hanghøj for a fascinating talk at last night's @geolsurvie.bsky.social Geoscience Lecture. Thanks also to our wonderful panellists, Marie Cowan, Pat Meere and Michael Stock, and moderator Eoin McGrath for a wide-ranging discussion about geoscience and net zero.
January 30, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Thank you to our keynote speaker Karen Hanghøj for a fascinating talk at last night's @geolsurvie.bsky.social Geoscience Lecture. Thanks also to our wonderful panellists, Marie Cowan, Pat Meere and Michael Stock, and moderator Eoin McGrath for a wide-ranging discussion about geoscience and net zero.
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The SLS can only launch at certain times when Earth and Moon are at specific relative positions. A few days each month there is a 2 hr window in which to launch. If the launch is delayed beyond this window, they have to wait for the next. Scheduled for February, it could be April before it launches
January 29, 2026 at 8:22 AM
The SLS can only launch at certain times when Earth and Moon are at specific relative positions. A few days each month there is a 2 hr window in which to launch. If the launch is delayed beyond this window, they have to wait for the next. Scheduled for February, it could be April before it launches
If you haven’t seen @daraobriain.bsky.social @VicorStreet - GO! #sogood 😍
January 23, 2026 at 11:34 PM
If you haven’t seen @daraobriain.bsky.social @VicorStreet - GO! #sogood 😍
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Last year, we made the decision to step away from X.
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
January 17, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Last year, we made the decision to step away from X.
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
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Welcome to week 2 of my 99 sec. astronomy and space updates This week we mark Jupiter's closest approach to Earth by learning a amazing facts about this Goliath planet and how to find it in the night sky this month. And all in just 99 seconds. I wish you clear Skys. themoon.ie
Welcome to week 2 of my 99 sec. astronomy and space updates This week we mark Jupiter's closest approach to Earth by learning a amazing facts about this Goliath planet and how to find it in the night sky this month. And all in just 99 seconds. I wish you clear Skys. themoon.ie
99 02: King Jupiter
YouTube video by Donnacha O'Driscoll
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January 4, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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Welcome to week 2 of my 99 sec. astronomy and space updates This week we mark Jupiter's closest approach to Earth by learning a amazing facts about this Goliath planet and how to find it in the night sky this month. And all in just 99 seconds. I wish you clear Skys. themoon.ie
Welcome to week 2 of my 99 sec. astronomy and space updates This week we mark Jupiter's closest approach to Earth by learning a amazing facts about this Goliath planet and how to find it in the night sky this month. And all in just 99 seconds. I wish you clear Skys. themoon.ie
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Welcome to my first weekly space updates. As promised, every Sunday I will be giving a 99 second update on anything space related. We kick off with our return to the Moon which is looking like becoming another political bun fight. We hope sense might prevail!!
Welcome to my first weekly space updates. As promised, every Sunday I will be giving a 99 second update on anything space related. We kick off with our return to the Moon which is looking like becoming another political bun fight. We hope sense might prevail!!
Moon.ie: Lunar & General Astronomy - YouTube
My educational videos on all things Lunar and astronomical
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December 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Welcome to my first weekly space updates. As promised, every Sunday I will be giving a 99 second update on anything space related. We kick off with our return to the Moon which is looking like becoming another political bun fight. We hope sense might prevail!!
Welcome to my first weekly space updates. As promised, every Sunday I will be giving a 99 second update on anything space related. We kick off with our return to the Moon which is looking like becoming another political bun fight. We hope sense might prevail!!
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youtu.be/59no_YtK_G4?si… I plan to share a 99 sec. astronomy and space video every week in 2026. All I ask is 99 sec. of your time and in return you get some interesting and, at times strange facts and news updates to impress or perplex your friends with. So why not dive into space...for 99 sec.
99 00 Intro FINAL
YouTube video by Donnacha O'Driscoll
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December 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
youtu.be/59no_YtK_G4?si… I plan to share a 99 sec. astronomy and space video every week in 2026. All I ask is 99 sec. of your time and in return you get some interesting and, at times strange facts and news updates to impress or perplex your friends with. So why not dive into space...for 99 sec.
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The last full Moon of 2025 shining over Dublin. The December full Moon is called the cold Moon and for good reason. It was a flipping cold night to be out with the telescope. But it’s a magnificent site all the same. themoon.ie
December 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The last full Moon of 2025 shining over Dublin. The December full Moon is called the cold Moon and for good reason. It was a flipping cold night to be out with the telescope. But it’s a magnificent site all the same. themoon.ie
Must have been interesting to get so
many turn up in the Visitors Centre in the Phoenix Park on such a ☔️🌧️☔️ night @ScienceWeek 🌛🌟🌌👏
many turn up in the Visitors Centre in the Phoenix Park on such a ☔️🌧️☔️ night @ScienceWeek 🌛🌟🌌👏
Fantastic day in Clones Peace Link Centre giving astronomy talks to primary and secondary school students then up to the Phoenix Park visitor centre for a public astronomy event. Great turnout despite the weather. Really enjoying @ScienceWeek
November 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Must have been interesting to get so
many turn up in the Visitors Centre in the Phoenix Park on such a ☔️🌧️☔️ night @ScienceWeek 🌛🌟🌌👏
many turn up in the Visitors Centre in the Phoenix Park on such a ☔️🌧️☔️ night @ScienceWeek 🌛🌟🌌👏
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If you have time to spare the IAS are exhibiting some magnificent astronomical photographs at the visitor centre in the Phoenix Park. irishastrosoc.ie/event/ias-as.... We are delighted to be showcasing the talent of Irish astrophotographers. The exhibit will run throughout November.
November 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
If you have time to spare the IAS are exhibiting some magnificent astronomical photographs at the visitor centre in the Phoenix Park. irishastrosoc.ie/event/ias-as.... We are delighted to be showcasing the talent of Irish astrophotographers. The exhibit will run throughout November.
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I had a very enjoyable evening explaining the delights of the night sky to the local ICA chapter. Astronomy is for everyone!! themoon.ie
October 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I had a very enjoyable evening explaining the delights of the night sky to the local ICA chapter. Astronomy is for everyone!! themoon.ie
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I was very honoured to receive my medal of office tonight as President of the Irish Astronomical Society from past president Mick McCreary. As a society we have big plans to bring the joys of astronomy to more and more people. I’m looking forward to the adventures ahead
September 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I was very honoured to receive my medal of office tonight as President of the Irish Astronomical Society from past president Mick McCreary. As a society we have big plans to bring the joys of astronomy to more and more people. I’m looking forward to the adventures ahead
#Givingback even if you can’t reach the drumlins of Monaghan this w/end, if you’d like to donate to supporting life-saving brain surgeries at National Neurosurgery Beaumont, it’d be much appreciated. Every € directly helps give the next patient a better chance of surviving too 🙏 (RT appreciated)
June 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#Givingback even if you can’t reach the drumlins of Monaghan this w/end, if you’d like to donate to supporting life-saving brain surgeries at National Neurosurgery Beaumont, it’d be much appreciated. Every € directly helps give the next patient a better chance of surviving too 🙏 (RT appreciated)
Really enjoyed welcoming, to the Royal Irish Academy, our @TrinityCollegeDublin Vice Provost Prof Orla Sheils and Prof Jane Farrar (missed photos), and other very well deserving colleagues Prof Annette Byrne @rcsi.bsky.social and Prof Abhay Pandit @universityofgalway.bsky.social Congrats All 👏👏👏
May 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Really enjoyed welcoming, to the Royal Irish Academy, our @TrinityCollegeDublin Vice Provost Prof Orla Sheils and Prof Jane Farrar (missed photos), and other very well deserving colleagues Prof Annette Byrne @rcsi.bsky.social and Prof Abhay Pandit @universityofgalway.bsky.social Congrats All 👏👏👏
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I can’t put it in my window, as per tradition, but it is lighting to remember those who can’t come home, for those who have no home and for those forced from their homes throughout this year. We don’t know how lucky we are with our comfort, food, luxuries.
December 24, 2024 at 8:44 PM
I can’t put it in my window, as per tradition, but it is lighting to remember those who can’t come home, for those who have no home and for those forced from their homes throughout this year. We don’t know how lucky we are with our comfort, food, luxuries.
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At 3:02 pm today 21.12.24 (Irish time) we will be at winter mid point. From this point onwards we will start the slow journey out of winter. Today is a very short day but from now on we will be talking about the stretch in the evening. 😂
December 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM
At 3:02 pm today 21.12.24 (Irish time) we will be at winter mid point. From this point onwards we will start the slow journey out of winter. Today is a very short day but from now on we will be talking about the stretch in the evening. 😂
Delighted to engage with the OECI Accrediation Team, to present TSJCI Cancer Insitute Research, and discuss progress, on behalf of many colleagues @tcddublin.bsky.social and @stjameshospital; all working together for a better outcome for every patient with cancer @gerryhanna.bsky.social
December 3, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Delighted to engage with the OECI Accrediation Team, to present TSJCI Cancer Insitute Research, and discuss progress, on behalf of many colleagues @tcddublin.bsky.social and @stjameshospital; all working together for a better outcome for every patient with cancer @gerryhanna.bsky.social
