Mary O'Donnell
@maryodonnell.bsky.social
Fiction & poetry, I participate in lit fests & conferences. New short story collection 'WALKING GHOSTS' (Mercier). NO SLEAZY DMs!
The day's writing begins the moment I put this monster phone in another corner of the house and get on with those pre-novel publication features and articles I need to write! @peterocmedia.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 10:03 AM
The day's writing begins the moment I put this monster phone in another corner of the house and get on with those pre-novel publication features and articles I need to write! @peterocmedia.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social
Great to spend time in @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social with my editor Sean today @epoquepress.bsky.social
Wonderful time today, meeting up with @maryodonnell.bsky.social in Dublin.
Popped into @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social to talk to Stephen about the launch event in March for ‘Sweep the Cobwebs Off the Sky’, which is now available for preorder.
#epoquepress #books
Popped into @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social to talk to Stephen about the launch event in March for ‘Sweep the Cobwebs Off the Sky’, which is now available for preorder.
#epoquepress #books
January 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Great to spend time in @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social with my editor Sean today @epoquepress.bsky.social
News!
Sweep the Cobwebs Off the Sky by @maryodonnell.bsky.social
Our first title of 2026, published on 19th March and available now for preorder.
Check out these amazing endorsements!
@theguardian.com @irishtimes.com @irishlittimes.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social @dubraybooks.bsky.social
Our first title of 2026, published on 19th March and available now for preorder.
Check out these amazing endorsements!
@theguardian.com @irishtimes.com @irishlittimes.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social @dubraybooks.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 12:01 PM
News!
Delighted to be asked for my book choices for 2025 by John Lavin
The third and final part of our Books of the Year special is now online, featuring choices from John Lavin @maryodonnell.bsky.social @tazrahman.bsky.social @eleanorhooker.bsky.social @devaneemily.bsky.social @glynedwards.bsky.social
Jackie Gorman & Penny Simpson.
thelonelycrowd.org/2025/12/14/b...
Jackie Gorman & Penny Simpson.
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Books of the Year 2025 / Part Three
Contributors to The Lonely Crowd choose the books they have most enjoyed this year. John Lavin Twenty years in the making, Sarah Hall’s seventh novel, Helm, is an imaginative tour de force. …
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December 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Delighted to be asked for my book choices for 2025 by John Lavin
Beyond thrilled! Thanks @epoquepress.bsky.social and here's to 2026 . . .
We love a nice end of week announcement!
Here it is then…we are delighted to introduce you to ‘Sweep The Cobwebs Off the Sky’ by Mary O’Donnell
The novel will be published in March 2026 and is available now for pre-order: www.epoquepress.com/titles-sweep...
#bookcommunity #booksky
Here it is then…we are delighted to introduce you to ‘Sweep The Cobwebs Off the Sky’ by Mary O’Donnell
The novel will be published in March 2026 and is available now for pre-order: www.epoquepress.com/titles-sweep...
#bookcommunity #booksky
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Beyond thrilled! Thanks @epoquepress.bsky.social and here's to 2026 . . .
Reposted by Mary O'Donnell
When it comes to modern war, Ireland is a high-value target: its waters on the western fringe of Europe contain three-quarters of all undersea cables in the northern hemisphere. Despite this, is unprotected and unprepared.
An #FTEdit 🧵 on why this determinedly neutral nation is Europe's weak link 👇
An #FTEdit 🧵 on why this determinedly neutral nation is Europe's weak link 👇
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
When it comes to modern war, Ireland is a high-value target: its waters on the western fringe of Europe contain three-quarters of all undersea cables in the northern hemisphere. Despite this, is unprotected and unprepared.
An #FTEdit 🧵 on why this determinedly neutral nation is Europe's weak link 👇
An #FTEdit 🧵 on why this determinedly neutral nation is Europe's weak link 👇
Reposted by Mary O'Donnell
Over the moon to be working with @maryodonnell.bsky.social to bring her latest novel, Sweep the Cobwebs off the Sky, to publication in 2026!
You can read more about Mary and her work via our authors page on our website: www.epoquepress.com/mary-odonnell
#epoquepressauthors #newbooks2026
You can read more about Mary and her work via our authors page on our website: www.epoquepress.com/mary-odonnell
#epoquepressauthors #newbooks2026
November 12, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Over the moon to be working with @maryodonnell.bsky.social to bring her latest novel, Sweep the Cobwebs off the Sky, to publication in 2026!
You can read more about Mary and her work via our authors page on our website: www.epoquepress.com/mary-odonnell
#epoquepressauthors #newbooks2026
You can read more about Mary and her work via our authors page on our website: www.epoquepress.com/mary-odonnell
#epoquepressauthors #newbooks2026
Thank you @shaunagilligan.bsky.social ! @mercierpress.bsky.social
Delighted to feature @maryodonnell.bsky.social on my #WritersChat we talk about her excellent short story collection "Walkingwith Ghosts" @mercierpress.bsky.social
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Writers Chat 81: Mary O’Donnell on “Walking Ghosts” (Mercier Press, 2025)
Mary, you are very welcome to my Writers Chat series. We’re here to discuss your short story collection Walking Ghosts, a collection which has been described by William Wall as “fascinating, and ut…
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November 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Thank you @shaunagilligan.bsky.social ! @mercierpress.bsky.social
Disappointed by @bookerpb.bsky.social outcome but that's life. The super cool winner knew he had won too . . . #Flesh #TheLandInWinter
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Disappointed by @bookerpb.bsky.social outcome but that's life. The super cool winner knew he had won too . . . #Flesh #TheLandInWinter
The tarot card accompanies every copy of my short story collection 'Walking Ghosts'--a genius move by @mercierpress.bsky.social who realise that in these times we need to copperfasten Strength @epoquepress.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social Lads n ladies, charge the batteries & tell wild tales!
November 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The tarot card accompanies every copy of my short story collection 'Walking Ghosts'--a genius move by @mercierpress.bsky.social who realise that in these times we need to copperfasten Strength @epoquepress.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social Lads n ladies, charge the batteries & tell wild tales!
Readers Polina Cosgrave, Sean Lysaght, curator/organiser @jacqbetula.bsky.social & self at the wonderful Circling the Square Festival last night in The Source Arts Centre, Thurles...and there's more tomorrow!
November 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Readers Polina Cosgrave, Sean Lysaght, curator/organiser @jacqbetula.bsky.social & self at the wonderful Circling the Square Festival last night in The Source Arts Centre, Thurles...and there's more tomorrow!
A fine essay from a fine writer
November 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
A fine essay from a fine writer
Coming up this Halloween weekend, and I'm delighted to take part. . .
October 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Coming up this Halloween weekend, and I'm delighted to take part. . .
The Storms Journal issue V just arrived! Thanks to @eatthestorms.com Delighted to contribute!
October 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Storms Journal issue V just arrived! Thanks to @eatthestorms.com Delighted to contribute!
First dark evening as everything gathers in and the curtain between Here and the other Here thins once again. Happy Samhain! @epoquepress.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
First dark evening as everything gathers in and the curtain between Here and the other Here thins once again. Happy Samhain! @epoquepress.bsky.social
This makes me feel calmer today on the first day of winter darkness
October 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
This makes me feel calmer today on the first day of winter darkness
@munsterlitcentre.bsky.social Super Cork International Short Story Festival running again with its usual style and international as well as local flavour. Delighted to read my work there @mercierpress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
@munsterlitcentre.bsky.social Super Cork International Short Story Festival running again with its usual style and international as well as local flavour. Delighted to read my work there @mercierpress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social
Mary O’Donnell: Eastern practices like reiki may not cure the common cold, but that doesn’t mean they are without merit
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Mary O’Donnell: Eastern practices like reiki may not cure the common cold, but that doesn’t mean they are without merit
I sometimes imagine it sung to the air of Frere Jacques, especially at this time of year, when the days of light are slipping back and we want to continue good work laid down during the summer. We wan...
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October 13, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Mary O’Donnell: Eastern practices like reiki may not cure the common cold, but that doesn’t mean they are without merit
www.independent.ie/opinion/comm...
www.independent.ie/opinion/comm...
If this is just as it appears to be, these guys are every bit as nad as the Taliban
In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.
She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.
This is not about immigration enforcement.
It's about terrorizing Americans.
She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.
This is not about immigration enforcement.
It's about terrorizing Americans.
October 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
If this is just as it appears to be, these guys are every bit as nad as the Taliban
Yes!
October 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Yes!
Thanks @eatthestorms.com and let's keep stormin'!
Meet the Stormers of Issue V
@maryodonnell.bsky.social is an award-winning poet, novelist & short fiction writer. In 2026 Wake Forest University Press will publish her ninth collection, Tenderness. A new novel arrives in 2026.
The Storms is supported by #fingalarts & @dublincityoflit.bsky.social
@maryodonnell.bsky.social is an award-winning poet, novelist & short fiction writer. In 2026 Wake Forest University Press will publish her ninth collection, Tenderness. A new novel arrives in 2026.
The Storms is supported by #fingalarts & @dublincityoflit.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Thanks @eatthestorms.com and let's keep stormin'!
@jacqbetula.bsky.social has lined up a really interesting collection of events at Circling the Square (see below). It's a delight for me to also take part with the poetry tribe!
September 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
@jacqbetula.bsky.social has lined up a really interesting collection of events at Circling the Square (see below). It's a delight for me to also take part with the poetry tribe!
Reposted by Mary O'Donnell
POETS! Next week award-winning poet and facilitator @markgranier.bsky.social will be kicking off his beginners course 'Poetry for the Curious' online!
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irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/poet...
Poetry for the Curious with Mark Granier - Irish Writers Centre
Are you looking for an adventure with language and to explore the various forms of poetry? Why not start with this 8-week course starting
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September 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
POETS! Next week award-winning poet and facilitator @markgranier.bsky.social will be kicking off his beginners course 'Poetry for the Curious' online!
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/poet...
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/poet...
Super article here in @irishtimes ‘Gotcha’ claims about Heather Humphreys’ husband have no place in modern Ireland
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Ed Burke: ‘Gotcha’ claims about Heather Humphreys’s husband have no place in a shared island
Why should the Humphreys family apologise for their historical connections with the Orange tradition?
www.irishtimes.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Super article here in @irishtimes ‘Gotcha’ claims about Heather Humphreys’ husband have no place in modern Ireland
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...