Molly Hennigan
@mollyh.bsky.social
Writer | The Celestial Realm
Writer in Residence University of Galway
Banshee nonfiction editor
Writer in Residence University of Galway
Banshee nonfiction editor
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It's embarrassing to all of us that this shite soundbite generator gets to parade around with the mantle of expertise here.
Imagine treating 'the amount of homes that are being built now' as the fixed number in this equation and expecting not to be ridden out of town on a rail.
Imagine treating 'the amount of homes that are being built now' as the fixed number in this equation and expecting not to be ridden out of town on a rail.
This really makes it sound like people are just statistics.
July 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
It's embarrassing to all of us that this shite soundbite generator gets to parade around with the mantle of expertise here.
Imagine treating 'the amount of homes that are being built now' as the fixed number in this equation and expecting not to be ridden out of town on a rail.
Imagine treating 'the amount of homes that are being built now' as the fixed number in this equation and expecting not to be ridden out of town on a rail.
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We are delighted to announce the awardees of the 2025 Annaghmakerrig Residencies! 🎉
The five selected writers are:
▪️ Emily Cooper
▪️ Emer Lyons
▪️ Rosa Mäkelä
▪️ Afric McGlinchey
▪️ Nuala O’Connor @nualaoconnor.bsky.social
irishwriterscentre.ie/announcing-t...
The five selected writers are:
▪️ Emily Cooper
▪️ Emer Lyons
▪️ Rosa Mäkelä
▪️ Afric McGlinchey
▪️ Nuala O’Connor @nualaoconnor.bsky.social
irishwriterscentre.ie/announcing-t...
July 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We are delighted to announce the awardees of the 2025 Annaghmakerrig Residencies! 🎉
The five selected writers are:
▪️ Emily Cooper
▪️ Emer Lyons
▪️ Rosa Mäkelä
▪️ Afric McGlinchey
▪️ Nuala O’Connor @nualaoconnor.bsky.social
irishwriterscentre.ie/announcing-t...
The five selected writers are:
▪️ Emily Cooper
▪️ Emer Lyons
▪️ Rosa Mäkelä
▪️ Afric McGlinchey
▪️ Nuala O’Connor @nualaoconnor.bsky.social
irishwriterscentre.ie/announcing-t...
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Fantastic review for Every One Still Here in @theguardian.com The collection is out now across UK with @grantabooks.bsky.social 📚
More readers for Liadan Ní Chuinn’s brilliant and important work! 💚
Book is also forthcoming in US with @fsgbooks.bsky.social 🙌
🔗 www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
More readers for Liadan Ní Chuinn’s brilliant and important work! 💚
Book is also forthcoming in US with @fsgbooks.bsky.social 🙌
🔗 www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
July 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Fantastic review for Every One Still Here in @theguardian.com The collection is out now across UK with @grantabooks.bsky.social 📚
More readers for Liadan Ní Chuinn’s brilliant and important work! 💚
Book is also forthcoming in US with @fsgbooks.bsky.social 🙌
🔗 www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
More readers for Liadan Ní Chuinn’s brilliant and important work! 💚
Book is also forthcoming in US with @fsgbooks.bsky.social 🙌
🔗 www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
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Our editor Emily is running an 8-week non-fiction editing course with the Irish Writer's Centre.
"Each week we will workshop the participants’ work-in-progress with a focus on peer feedback, editing and structure, with the aim of building self-editing skills."
"Each week we will workshop the participants’ work-in-progress with a focus on peer feedback, editing and structure, with the aim of building self-editing skills."
🔹 UPCOMING COURSES 🔹
Self-Editing Non-Fiction with Emily Cooper
Aimed at writers with a body of non-fiction (small or large) that they are hoping to polish for publication.
🕣 6.30pm-8.30pm
📅 9 July 2025 (8 sessions)
💻 Online
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/self...
Self-Editing Non-Fiction with Emily Cooper
Aimed at writers with a body of non-fiction (small or large) that they are hoping to polish for publication.
🕣 6.30pm-8.30pm
📅 9 July 2025 (8 sessions)
💻 Online
irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/self...
Self-Editing Non-Fiction with Emily Cooper - Irish Writers Centre
Starts Wednesday 9 July 2025. 8-week evening course aimed at writers with a body of non-fiction that they are hoping to polish for publication.
irishwriterscentre.ie
June 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Our editor Emily is running an 8-week non-fiction editing course with the Irish Writer's Centre.
"Each week we will workshop the participants’ work-in-progress with a focus on peer feedback, editing and structure, with the aim of building self-editing skills."
"Each week we will workshop the participants’ work-in-progress with a focus on peer feedback, editing and structure, with the aim of building self-editing skills."
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Come and work with us in Drama and Film in Galway - newly advertised role covering at least 2 areas in performance studies, screen studies, acting, stage and screen design, playwriting, directing/devising, practice-based research, or short-form filmmaking.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNJ402/l...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNJ402/l...
Lecturer (B) in Performance Practices at University of Galway
Explore an exciting academic career as a Lecturer (B) in Performance Practices. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.
www.jobs.ac.uk
June 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Come and work with us in Drama and Film in Galway - newly advertised role covering at least 2 areas in performance studies, screen studies, acting, stage and screen design, playwriting, directing/devising, practice-based research, or short-form filmmaking.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNJ402/l...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNJ402/l...
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Very glad to have first glimpse of my essay 'Beach Trip to Gaza', in the latest issue of @bansheepress.bsky.social.
June 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Very glad to have first glimpse of my essay 'Beach Trip to Gaza', in the latest issue of @bansheepress.bsky.social.
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'There is nothing. It’s the body without being, and being without a body the nothing is limitless. Flesh turned to pixels, being is malleable.'
From issue 18 (now sold out), 'New Game / Options / Quit', a personal essay by @clairiefairie.bsky.social
bansheepress.org/read/new-gam...
From issue 18 (now sold out), 'New Game / Options / Quit', a personal essay by @clairiefairie.bsky.social
bansheepress.org/read/new-gam...
‘New Game / Options / Quit’ by Claire Watson — Banshee Press
There is nothing. It’s the body without being, and being without a body the nothing is limitless. Flesh turned to pixels, being is malleable. You can begin by forgetting yourself. Discard the name, th...
bansheepress.org
May 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
'There is nothing. It’s the body without being, and being without a body the nothing is limitless. Flesh turned to pixels, being is malleable.'
From issue 18 (now sold out), 'New Game / Options / Quit', a personal essay by @clairiefairie.bsky.social
bansheepress.org/read/new-gam...
From issue 18 (now sold out), 'New Game / Options / Quit', a personal essay by @clairiefairie.bsky.social
bansheepress.org/read/new-gam...
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Have you picked up a copy of Mary MacSwiney by Leeann Lane yet?
• Available now in bookstores nationwide!
Mary MacSwiney is a comprehensive understanding of a misrepresented and marginalised voice in Irish politics.
🔗 You can also purchase the book at bit.ly/mary-macswiney
• Available now in bookstores nationwide!
Mary MacSwiney is a comprehensive understanding of a misrepresented and marginalised voice in Irish politics.
🔗 You can also purchase the book at bit.ly/mary-macswiney
May 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Have you picked up a copy of Mary MacSwiney by Leeann Lane yet?
• Available now in bookstores nationwide!
Mary MacSwiney is a comprehensive understanding of a misrepresented and marginalised voice in Irish politics.
🔗 You can also purchase the book at bit.ly/mary-macswiney
• Available now in bookstores nationwide!
Mary MacSwiney is a comprehensive understanding of a misrepresented and marginalised voice in Irish politics.
🔗 You can also purchase the book at bit.ly/mary-macswiney
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I'm facilitating a week-long #ShortStoryWorkshop in October at the wonderful Circle of Missé, France. What circularity! I first visited this magical place in 2014 as part of @themothmagazine.bsky.social short story prize: returned twice, won again, and now:
www.circleofmisse.com/wp/writing-2...
www.circleofmisse.com/wp/writing-2...
Write a Short Story in Six Days - Circle of Misse
Workshop Summary – October 19-26 From nailing a solid idea to the excitement of penning that vital last sentence, this week-long intensive will examine the different elements of short story writing in...
www.circleofmisse.com
May 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I'm facilitating a week-long #ShortStoryWorkshop in October at the wonderful Circle of Missé, France. What circularity! I first visited this magical place in 2014 as part of @themothmagazine.bsky.social short story prize: returned twice, won again, and now:
www.circleofmisse.com/wp/writing-2...
www.circleofmisse.com/wp/writing-2...
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OK so waving a flag is terrorism but arming a terrorist colonial state currently starving thousands of children is not terrorism?
Malicious distraction tactics from the UK establishment.
Malicious distraction tactics from the UK establishment.
Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh charged with terrorism offence in UK
Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh charged with terrorism offence in UK
Performer who goes by stage name ‘Mo Chara’ charged in relation to displaying flag in support of Hizbullah
www.irishtimes.com
May 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
OK so waving a flag is terrorism but arming a terrorist colonial state currently starving thousands of children is not terrorism?
Malicious distraction tactics from the UK establishment.
Malicious distraction tactics from the UK establishment.
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Just one more day to submit for Tolka Issue Ten. Send us your non-fiction, memoir, essays, autofiction, and anything that falls in between. Submissions close midnight, Wednesday 21 May.
May 20, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Just one more day to submit for Tolka Issue Ten. Send us your non-fiction, memoir, essays, autofiction, and anything that falls in between. Submissions close midnight, Wednesday 21 May.
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Because I have to fly out on monday for a job interview, there are two ILFD events I can't make:
Poetry
ilfdublin.com/whats-on/fes...
DnD
ilfdublin.com/whats-on/fes...
Send me a message if you want one of the tickets, or both.
Poetry
ilfdublin.com/whats-on/fes...
DnD
ilfdublin.com/whats-on/fes...
Send me a message if you want one of the tickets, or both.
Beginnings Over and Over | Mai Ishikawa, Róisín Leggett Bohan, Emer Lyons & Cal O'Reilly with Leeanne Quinn
ilfdublin.com
May 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Because I have to fly out on monday for a job interview, there are two ILFD events I can't make:
Poetry
ilfdublin.com/whats-on/fes...
DnD
ilfdublin.com/whats-on/fes...
Send me a message if you want one of the tickets, or both.
Poetry
ilfdublin.com/whats-on/fes...
DnD
ilfdublin.com/whats-on/fes...
Send me a message if you want one of the tickets, or both.
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Gustav Parker Hibbett is the winner of the John Pollard International Poetry Prize! Congratulations Parker!! 💛🧡
Judge Eoin McNamee said of High Jump as Icarus Story: 'At once exalted and humble this is work of the highest order.'
@gphibbett.bsky.social
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Judge Eoin McNamee said of High Jump as Icarus Story: 'At once exalted and humble this is work of the highest order.'
@gphibbett.bsky.social
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Gustav Parker Hibbett wins John Pollard Prize
Books newsletter: a roundup of the latest news and preview of Saturday’s pages
www.irishtimes.com
May 9, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Gustav Parker Hibbett is the winner of the John Pollard International Poetry Prize! Congratulations Parker!! 💛🧡
Judge Eoin McNamee said of High Jump as Icarus Story: 'At once exalted and humble this is work of the highest order.'
@gphibbett.bsky.social
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Judge Eoin McNamee said of High Jump as Icarus Story: 'At once exalted and humble this is work of the highest order.'
@gphibbett.bsky.social
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
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We're delighted to announce a new literary award in collaboration between @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social and The @stingingfly.bsky.social 🎉
The aim of the prize is to discover, promote and encourage the talents of new, undiscovered voices in Irish writing.
irishwriterscentre.ie/announcing-t...
The aim of the prize is to discover, promote and encourage the talents of new, undiscovered voices in Irish writing.
irishwriterscentre.ie/announcing-t...
May 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We're delighted to announce a new literary award in collaboration between @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social and The @stingingfly.bsky.social 🎉
The aim of the prize is to discover, promote and encourage the talents of new, undiscovered voices in Irish writing.
irishwriterscentre.ie/announcing-t...
The aim of the prize is to discover, promote and encourage the talents of new, undiscovered voices in Irish writing.
irishwriterscentre.ie/announcing-t...
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The best of publishing folk and our fabulous writer in residence, Molly Hennigan (and JP and Jess in past years!)
If you’re about Galway — go visit them @uniofgalway.bsky.social
@bansheepress.bsky.social
If you’re about Galway — go visit them @uniofgalway.bsky.social
@bansheepress.bsky.social
@bansheepress.bsky.social crew at the Cornstore market as part of @cuirtfestival.bsky.social
Come say hi!
Come say hi!
April 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Coming up at @ilfdublin.bsky.social, with @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social Wendy Erskine and Lisa Harding. Come along too!
April 30, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Coming up at @ilfdublin.bsky.social, with @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social Wendy Erskine and Lisa Harding. Come along too!
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A lovely review from Fiona Noble in The Observer!
‘An evocative story of love, history and identity, Kumagai’s bewitching blend of lyricism and realism makes for a beautiful and highly original voice’
A stunning review for @clarakiyoko.bsky.social #SongsForGhosts @zephyrbooks.bsky.social in @observeruk.bsky.social today.
Thank you Fiona Noble 🌟
A stunning review for @clarakiyoko.bsky.social #SongsForGhosts @zephyrbooks.bsky.social in @observeruk.bsky.social today.
Thank you Fiona Noble 🌟
April 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
A lovely review from Fiona Noble in The Observer!
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📣 Kneecap statement repost from X:
April 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
📣 Kneecap statement repost from X:
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Authors Seán Hewitt and John Patrick McHugh pictured in Kennys Bookshop. Their debut novels Open, Heaven and Fun and Games are out today. www.kennys.ie
April 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Authors Seán Hewitt and John Patrick McHugh pictured in Kennys Bookshop. Their debut novels Open, Heaven and Fun and Games are out today. www.kennys.ie
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We're thrilled that High Jump as Icarus Story by Gustav Parker Hibbett has been shortlisted for the Farmgate Café National Poetry Award! Great to see lots of Banshee contributors & friends on the shortlist too 💛 🧡
munsterlitcentre.bsky.social
munsterlit.ie/farmgate/
munsterlitcentre.bsky.social
munsterlit.ie/farmgate/
Farmgate Café National Poetry Award – Munster Literature Centre
Munster Literature CentreIonad Litríochta an Deisceart
munsterlit.ie
April 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We're thrilled that High Jump as Icarus Story by Gustav Parker Hibbett has been shortlisted for the Farmgate Café National Poetry Award! Great to see lots of Banshee contributors & friends on the shortlist too 💛 🧡
munsterlitcentre.bsky.social
munsterlit.ie/farmgate/
munsterlitcentre.bsky.social
munsterlit.ie/farmgate/
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One month today until the launch of Tolka Issue Nine! We're launching at the fabulous @ilfdublin.bsky.social. Free to attend but booking required: ilfdublin.com/whats-on/fes...
Tolka Journal Issue Nine Launch
ilfdublin.com
April 23, 2025 at 11:32 AM
One month today until the launch of Tolka Issue Nine! We're launching at the fabulous @ilfdublin.bsky.social. Free to attend but booking required: ilfdublin.com/whats-on/fes...