Dr. Mary Roche
@marygtroche.bsky.social
Author, bookworm, Ed Consultant. Creator of CT&BT dialogic pedagogy approach. Likes: chns lit, picbooks, action research. Co-founder of NEARI. Views all mine.
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Dr. Mary Roche
@marygtroche.bsky.social
· Nov 15
My own CT and BT book and other publications, co-authored with my @InfoNeari colleagues. See also eari.ie
This book never gets old. It's a favourite here with the grandsons.
November 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
This book never gets old. It's a favourite here with the grandsons.
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Hey so “underage girls” are…children. The word you’re looking for is children. They’re not like, women-in-waiting or women-lite or whatever. They’re children. I think some of you are very uncomfortable with what that means for you but it is still true.
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Hey so “underage girls” are…children. The word you’re looking for is children. They’re not like, women-in-waiting or women-lite or whatever. They’re children. I think some of you are very uncomfortable with what that means for you but it is still true.
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"That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files" -- Rep. Grijalva
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
"That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files" -- Rep. Grijalva
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Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
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apparently it is #NonFictionNovember and i write non-fiction kids books so that seemed like a good excuse to share the EIGHTEEN books i have written over the past eight years. look at them all. #KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
apparently it is #NonFictionNovember and i write non-fiction kids books so that seemed like a good excuse to share the EIGHTEEN books i have written over the past eight years. look at them all. #KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
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In the worst of times, one of the best things any of us can do is look for the helpers and celebrate what the lives they live can teach us
Social justice campaigner and Focus Ireland founder Sister Stanislaus Kennedy dies aged 86
President Michael D Higgins leads tributes after death of Sr Stan at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown
www.irishtimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
In the worst of times, one of the best things any of us can do is look for the helpers and celebrate what the lives they live can teach us
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November 3, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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👇👇👇📚📚👇👇👇
Kyiv
has many cozy bookstores.
They offer food for the brain (books)
and coffee for long, often sleepless nights.
Nations that read can think critically.
Please, read books.
has many cozy bookstores.
They offer food for the brain (books)
and coffee for long, often sleepless nights.
Nations that read can think critically.
Please, read books.
November 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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#BookReview by @maireadhearne.bsky.social
"perfect for anyone in search of a comforting read"
#BookReview of #OnceAYear by Felicity Hayes-McCoy #booksky
"perfect for anyone in search of a comforting read"
#BookReview of #OnceAYear by Felicity Hayes-McCoy #booksky
Once A Year by Felicity Hayes-McCoy | Review
Once A Year by Felicity Hayes-McCoy published October 16th with Hachette Ireland and is described as 'a festive intergenerational story'
www.swirlandthread.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
One of the best indie bookshops around.
Q: What's better than a bookshop that sells wool?
A: A bookshop that also has a cafe, sells musical instruments
Huge thanks to Joh and Sinéad at The Bookworm in Thurles (and apologies to Sinéad for interrupting the pricing process)
#Spéirgorm #OnceAYear #booksky @gaiabanks.bsky.social
A: A bookshop that also has a cafe, sells musical instruments
Huge thanks to Joh and Sinéad at The Bookworm in Thurles (and apologies to Sinéad for interrupting the pricing process)
#Spéirgorm #OnceAYear #booksky @gaiabanks.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
One of the best indie bookshops around.
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Q: What's better than a bookshop that sells wool?
A: A bookshop that also has a cafe, sells musical instruments
Huge thanks to Joh and Sinéad at The Bookworm in Thurles (and apologies to Sinéad for interrupting the pricing process)
#Spéirgorm #OnceAYear #booksky @gaiabanks.bsky.social
A: A bookshop that also has a cafe, sells musical instruments
Huge thanks to Joh and Sinéad at The Bookworm in Thurles (and apologies to Sinéad for interrupting the pricing process)
#Spéirgorm #OnceAYear #booksky @gaiabanks.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Q: What's better than a bookshop that sells wool?
A: A bookshop that also has a cafe, sells musical instruments
Huge thanks to Joh and Sinéad at The Bookworm in Thurles (and apologies to Sinéad for interrupting the pricing process)
#Spéirgorm #OnceAYear #booksky @gaiabanks.bsky.social
A: A bookshop that also has a cafe, sells musical instruments
Huge thanks to Joh and Sinéad at The Bookworm in Thurles (and apologies to Sinéad for interrupting the pricing process)
#Spéirgorm #OnceAYear #booksky @gaiabanks.bsky.social
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This is absolutely brilliant news! Whilst it’ll be great for the creators, it’s mostly just brilliant to see a heavy weight initiation recognising children & childhood as being of value.
My good news has just come in! LOOK AT THIS! So pleased to see this! www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...
Booker prize launches £50,000 children’s award
Children will help judge the new prize along with children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
This is absolutely brilliant news! Whilst it’ll be great for the creators, it’s mostly just brilliant to see a heavy weight initiation recognising children & childhood as being of value.
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"If you need another reason to brush and floss, here it is: Research suggests that keeping your mouth healthy might also protect your brain and heart."
www.upi.com/Health_News/...
www.upi.com/Health_News/...
Researchers link gum disease to increased risk of stroke, brain damage - UPI.com
A pair of new studies published Wednesday in the journal Neurology Open Access linked gum disease and cavities to a higher risk of stroke and brain damage.
www.upi.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
"If you need another reason to brush and floss, here it is: Research suggests that keeping your mouth healthy might also protect your brain and heart."
www.upi.com/Health_News/...
www.upi.com/Health_News/...
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Exciting moment in Ireland, a warm and kind woman barrister, rooted in social democracy, may win the presidency.
In NYC, Zohran Mamdani shines the same light.
In the UK, Zack Polanski revives hope where Labour and Tories offer none.
#Ireland #Hope #Democracy 🌍🇮🇪
In NYC, Zohran Mamdani shines the same light.
In the UK, Zack Polanski revives hope where Labour and Tories offer none.
#Ireland #Hope #Democracy 🌍🇮🇪
October 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Exciting moment in Ireland, a warm and kind woman barrister, rooted in social democracy, may win the presidency.
In NYC, Zohran Mamdani shines the same light.
In the UK, Zack Polanski revives hope where Labour and Tories offer none.
#Ireland #Hope #Democracy 🌍🇮🇪
In NYC, Zohran Mamdani shines the same light.
In the UK, Zack Polanski revives hope where Labour and Tories offer none.
#Ireland #Hope #Democracy 🌍🇮🇪
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Everyone should vote in the Irish book awards, ESPECIALLY for @urchinette.bsky.social's excellent Our Song in the popular fiction category www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
Vote - Irish Book Awards
AN POST IRISH BOOk AWARDS Public Vote 2025 Vote for your favourite books of the year here and win €100 of National Book Tokens Scroll down and vote for your favourite books and be in with a chance of ...
www.irishbookawards.ie
October 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Everyone should vote in the Irish book awards, ESPECIALLY for @urchinette.bsky.social's excellent Our Song in the popular fiction category www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
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The IEA’s Renewables 2025 report shows that the world added around 2,500 GW of renewables between 2010 & 2023, more than the combined power generation capacity of the EU & US in 2023. Thirty-eight countries cut their reliance on coal & gas by >10%; eight by >30% www.carbonbrief.org/iea-renewabl...
IEA: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries - Carbon Brief
More than 100 countries have cut their dependence on fossil-fuel imports and saved hundreds of billions of dollars by continuing to invest in renewables
www.carbonbrief.org
October 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The IEA’s Renewables 2025 report shows that the world added around 2,500 GW of renewables between 2010 & 2023, more than the combined power generation capacity of the EU & US in 2023. Thirty-eight countries cut their reliance on coal & gas by >10%; eight by >30% www.carbonbrief.org/iea-renewabl...
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Plenty of signed copies of ONCE A YEAR in The Maynooth Bookshop and Antonia's Bookshop, Trim. Flew into Dublin this morning, hit the ground running and had such a lovely welcome from Antonia and Barbara, and from Helen in Maynooth.
#Spéirgorm #booksky #Irish #books #IrishBookWeek #shoplocal
#Spéirgorm #booksky #Irish #books #IrishBookWeek #shoplocal
October 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Plenty of signed copies of ONCE A YEAR in The Maynooth Bookshop and Antonia's Bookshop, Trim. Flew into Dublin this morning, hit the ground running and had such a lovely welcome from Antonia and Barbara, and from Helen in Maynooth.
#Spéirgorm #booksky #Irish #books #IrishBookWeek #shoplocal
#Spéirgorm #booksky #Irish #books #IrishBookWeek #shoplocal
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@writingrocks.bsky.social Just wanted to pass on that this article has been v informative after getting ideas from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social conference. Today, the class enjoyed writing & illustrating their work as they wrote. It helped them make so connections. 👍 writing4pleasure.com/2024/07/19/d...
Drawing first, writing after: A winning strategy for early writers
By Noella Mackenzie Original article: LINK Most young children love to draw and they need to learn to write. Despite decades of research showing a strong connection between drawing and early …
writing4pleasure.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
@writingrocks.bsky.social Just wanted to pass on that this article has been v informative after getting ideas from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social conference. Today, the class enjoyed writing & illustrating their work as they wrote. It helped them make so connections. 👍 writing4pleasure.com/2024/07/19/d...
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Chicago - no kings
October 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Chicago - no kings
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For #KidsBooksFriday this week let’s highlight great kids puzzle and activity books. I find these are a great way to get kids to engage with physical books, particularly those who fear reading large swathes of text (as I did when I was wee). And they’re just great fun. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
October 17, 2025 at 7:32 AM
For #KidsBooksFriday this week let’s highlight great kids puzzle and activity books. I find these are a great way to get kids to engage with physical books, particularly those who fear reading large swathes of text (as I did when I was wee). And they’re just great fun. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
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Let's explore the Green credentials of Heather Humphreys - The woman former GP member Brian Leddin thinks should be president.
She advocated for an increased burn period during her time as Minister for Heritage, as well as prolonging the period during which hedgerows could be cut. #Spéirgorm 1/n
She advocated for an increased burn period during her time as Minister for Heritage, as well as prolonging the period during which hedgerows could be cut. #Spéirgorm 1/n
October 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Let's explore the Green credentials of Heather Humphreys - The woman former GP member Brian Leddin thinks should be president.
She advocated for an increased burn period during her time as Minister for Heritage, as well as prolonging the period during which hedgerows could be cut. #Spéirgorm 1/n
She advocated for an increased burn period during her time as Minister for Heritage, as well as prolonging the period during which hedgerows could be cut. #Spéirgorm 1/n
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The worldwide #alcohol lobby went full TOBACCO on a small 🇪🇺 country to keep this basic info from your bottle:
🍺 alcohol causes liver disease
🍻 there is a direct link with cancer
Even the 🇺🇸 government weight in to help Big Booze out...
Read our latest story 👇
www.ftm.eu/articles/alc...
🍺 alcohol causes liver disease
🍻 there is a direct link with cancer
Even the 🇺🇸 government weight in to help Big Booze out...
Read our latest story 👇
www.ftm.eu/articles/alc...
This is the warning Big Alcohol wants to keep off your bottles of beer
Ireland was set to become the first EU country to put cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks. But following a massive lobby campaign by Big Booze – stretching from Dublin and Brussels to Washington...
www.ftm.eu
October 13, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The worldwide #alcohol lobby went full TOBACCO on a small 🇪🇺 country to keep this basic info from your bottle:
🍺 alcohol causes liver disease
🍻 there is a direct link with cancer
Even the 🇺🇸 government weight in to help Big Booze out...
Read our latest story 👇
www.ftm.eu/articles/alc...
🍺 alcohol causes liver disease
🍻 there is a direct link with cancer
Even the 🇺🇸 government weight in to help Big Booze out...
Read our latest story 👇
www.ftm.eu/articles/alc...
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Pope Leo says that American bishops need to be more vocal and support migrant communities from being abducted by ICE in US cities
"Important that we as church give a message of hope in the midst of these horrible struggles, what's going on in some cities in the US"
"The church cannot be silent"
"Important that we as church give a message of hope in the midst of these horrible struggles, what's going on in some cities in the US"
"The church cannot be silent"
October 13, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Pope Leo says that American bishops need to be more vocal and support migrant communities from being abducted by ICE in US cities
"Important that we as church give a message of hope in the midst of these horrible struggles, what's going on in some cities in the US"
"The church cannot be silent"
"Important that we as church give a message of hope in the midst of these horrible struggles, what's going on in some cities in the US"
"The church cannot be silent"
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Hooray, it's #BookshopDay 📚
A perfect excuse to visit your local bookshop and grow your TBR pile #ChooseBookshops
A perfect excuse to visit your local bookshop and grow your TBR pile #ChooseBookshops
October 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Hooray, it's #BookshopDay 📚
A perfect excuse to visit your local bookshop and grow your TBR pile #ChooseBookshops
A perfect excuse to visit your local bookshop and grow your TBR pile #ChooseBookshops