Orla Flynn
@oflynnatu.bsky.social
President, Atlantic Technological University, Ireland
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Orla Flynn
@oflynnatu.bsky.social
· May 16
A reminder that our @atu-ie.bsky.social family can be found here - follow us all! go.bsky.app/5EgsaNt
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Students from our Certificate in Community Development Practice travelled to UL today. They were welcomed by Dr Sindy Joyce, Department of Sociology and Margaret O’Brien from the Limerick Traveller Network to learn about Traveller participation in Higher Education @oflynnatu.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Students from our Certificate in Community Development Practice travelled to UL today. They were welcomed by Dr Sindy Joyce, Department of Sociology and Margaret O’Brien from the Limerick Traveller Network to learn about Traveller participation in Higher Education @oflynnatu.bsky.social
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Students from our Outdoor and Environmental Education programme recently enjoyed a few glorious days in Spain on the Costa Blanca in Spain honing their climbing skills. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Students from our Outdoor and Environmental Education programme recently enjoyed a few glorious days in Spain on the Costa Blanca in Spain honing their climbing skills. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social
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EU-funded research shows how women drive socio-ecological innovation in agriculture.
Using Living Labs across nine countries, researchers co-created evidence, tools and policy proposals to address structural barriers to women’s participation in rural decision-making & funding: link.europa.eu/J3j7HV
Using Living Labs across nine countries, researchers co-created evidence, tools and policy proposals to address structural barriers to women’s participation in rural decision-making & funding: link.europa.eu/J3j7HV
Cutting a path through European agriculture’s ‘grass ceiling’
Despite gender mainstreaming in other sectors, agriculture often remains a male-dominated blind spot. GRASS Ceiling set out to change this.Led by South East Technological University (SETU) in Ireland,...
link.europa.eu
December 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
EU-funded research shows how women drive socio-ecological innovation in agriculture.
Using Living Labs across nine countries, researchers co-created evidence, tools and policy proposals to address structural barriers to women’s participation in rural decision-making & funding: link.europa.eu/J3j7HV
Using Living Labs across nine countries, researchers co-created evidence, tools and policy proposals to address structural barriers to women’s participation in rural decision-making & funding: link.europa.eu/J3j7HV
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Thinking about applying for an Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher? This Q&A is a must-read for SMEs. Tara Heffernan, Gateway Manager at MiCRA answers the most common questions & explains what to expect when collaborating with our Network.
technologygateway.ie/articles/unl... #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
technologygateway.ie/articles/unl... #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
January 20, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Thinking about applying for an Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher? This Q&A is a must-read for SMEs. Tara Heffernan, Gateway Manager at MiCRA answers the most common questions & explains what to expect when collaborating with our Network.
technologygateway.ie/articles/unl... #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
technologygateway.ie/articles/unl... #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
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Congratulations to our Outdoor Education colleagues Stephen Hannon and Mairéad Cluskey on the publication of the seventh issue of Lasmuigh. The journal is available here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1nSNb... @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
drive.google.com/file/d/1nSNb... @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Congratulations to our Outdoor Education colleagues Stephen Hannon and Mairéad Cluskey on the publication of the seventh issue of Lasmuigh. The journal is available here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1nSNb... @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
drive.google.com/file/d/1nSNb... @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
@atu-ie.bsky.social disengaged last week from X with immediate effect. My own personal account signposted a move to @bsky.app over twelve month ago. Starting to see movement from many organisations in Ireland now, I believe in the right direction.
January 20, 2026 at 5:59 PM
@atu-ie.bsky.social disengaged last week from X with immediate effect. My own personal account signposted a move to @bsky.app over twelve month ago. Starting to see movement from many organisations in Ireland now, I believe in the right direction.
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Explore the principles of the Sustainability Mindset with Dr Isabel Rimanoczy at ATU Mayo on 27th January 2026 from 2-5pm.
Places are limited so please register by 20th January 2026.
Book your free place here: forms.office.com/pages/respon... @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
Explore the principles of the Sustainability Mindset with Dr Isabel Rimanoczy at ATU Mayo on 27th January 2026 from 2-5pm.
Places are limited so please register by 20th January 2026.
Book your free place here: forms.office.com/pages/respon... @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Explore the principles of the Sustainability Mindset with Dr Isabel Rimanoczy at ATU Mayo on 27th January 2026 from 2-5pm.
Places are limited so please register by 20th January 2026.
Book your free place here: forms.office.com/pages/respon... @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
Explore the principles of the Sustainability Mindset with Dr Isabel Rimanoczy at ATU Mayo on 27th January 2026 from 2-5pm.
Places are limited so please register by 20th January 2026.
Book your free place here: forms.office.com/pages/respon... @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
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Thinking about innovation? You don’t have to do it alone.
We connect Irish business with 17 specialised R&D centres nationwide, helping companies of all sizes transform ideas into real-world products, processes and services. Reach out for more info: technologygateway.ie
#EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
We connect Irish business with 17 specialised R&D centres nationwide, helping companies of all sizes transform ideas into real-world products, processes and services. Reach out for more info: technologygateway.ie
#EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
January 13, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Thinking about innovation? You don’t have to do it alone.
We connect Irish business with 17 specialised R&D centres nationwide, helping companies of all sizes transform ideas into real-world products, processes and services. Reach out for more info: technologygateway.ie
#EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
We connect Irish business with 17 specialised R&D centres nationwide, helping companies of all sizes transform ideas into real-world products, processes and services. Reach out for more info: technologygateway.ie
#EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
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From start-ups & SMEs to large organisations, businesses that prioritise innovation are better equipped to stay competitive, respond to evolving customer needs and drive sustainable growth.
Read 5 reasons why innovation should be a priority for 2026: technologygateway.ie/articles/top...
Read 5 reasons why innovation should be a priority for 2026: technologygateway.ie/articles/top...
January 12, 2026 at 3:13 PM
From start-ups & SMEs to large organisations, businesses that prioritise innovation are better equipped to stay competitive, respond to evolving customer needs and drive sustainable growth.
Read 5 reasons why innovation should be a priority for 2026: technologygateway.ie/articles/top...
Read 5 reasons why innovation should be a priority for 2026: technologygateway.ie/articles/top...
Outstanding action there @johnbreslin.com 💪
I've emailed GIS at the Department of the Taoiseach this morning to ask that the Government of Ireland leaves X.
January 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Outstanding action there @johnbreslin.com 💪
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Lovely to receive my copy of ‘Childhood and the Irish’ containing my chapter on soprano Margaret Burke Sheridan. With thanks to wonderful editor @salvadorryan.bsky.social. @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @wordwellbooks.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Lovely to receive my copy of ‘Childhood and the Irish’ containing my chapter on soprano Margaret Burke Sheridan. With thanks to wonderful editor @salvadorryan.bsky.social. @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @wordwellbooks.bsky.social
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Next week at ATU Mayo, we have Dr David McGuinness speaking about court tombs in Ireland. All welcome. Wednesday 10th December at 7.30pm. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Next week at ATU Mayo, we have Dr David McGuinness speaking about court tombs in Ireland. All welcome. Wednesday 10th December at 7.30pm. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social
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ATU Mayo hosted Connection with Correction, a thoughtful and encouraging conference focused on the importance of the child–parent relationship, organised by Tusla’s Parenting Support Champions Project, with Applied Social Care students and lecturers @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
ATU Mayo hosted Connection with Correction, a thoughtful and encouraging conference focused on the importance of the child–parent relationship, organised by Tusla’s Parenting Support Champions Project, with Applied Social Care students and lecturers @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
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Are you interested in university staff development in learning & teaching?
📣 Applications for #STAFFDEV_EU Masterclass 3 are open
📆 Dates: 23-25 March 2026
📍 Location: Ruhr University Bochum
Deadline to apply: 10 December
More information: https://bit.ly/42JvKzP
#highered #AcademicSky
📣 Applications for #STAFFDEV_EU Masterclass 3 are open
📆 Dates: 23-25 March 2026
📍 Location: Ruhr University Bochum
Deadline to apply: 10 December
More information: https://bit.ly/42JvKzP
#highered #AcademicSky
December 1, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Are you interested in university staff development in learning & teaching?
📣 Applications for #STAFFDEV_EU Masterclass 3 are open
📆 Dates: 23-25 March 2026
📍 Location: Ruhr University Bochum
Deadline to apply: 10 December
More information: https://bit.ly/42JvKzP
#highered #AcademicSky
📣 Applications for #STAFFDEV_EU Masterclass 3 are open
📆 Dates: 23-25 March 2026
📍 Location: Ruhr University Bochum
Deadline to apply: 10 December
More information: https://bit.ly/42JvKzP
#highered #AcademicSky
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If Ireland is to succeed into the future, “there needs to be a concerted effort to encourage graduates to stay here.”
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Ireland’s graduates: ‘Everyone I know is thinking of moving abroad or has gone’
Many find it tough to find work in their desired sector upon leaving college - a harsh situation each year that doesn’t seem to improve
www.irishtimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:18 AM
If Ireland is to succeed into the future, “there needs to be a concerted effort to encourage graduates to stay here.”
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www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
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www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
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Universities and research institutes in Europe propose joint amendments to the Commission’s #HorizonEU proposals bit.ly/43Yxy8A
"Involving the right expertise at the right level is essential if FP10 is to deliver tangible impact" 🗨️ Amanda Crowfoot, EUA Secretary General
"Involving the right expertise at the right level is essential if FP10 is to deliver tangible impact" 🗨️ Amanda Crowfoot, EUA Secretary General
December 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Universities and research institutes in Europe propose joint amendments to the Commission’s #HorizonEU proposals bit.ly/43Yxy8A
"Involving the right expertise at the right level is essential if FP10 is to deliver tangible impact" 🗨️ Amanda Crowfoot, EUA Secretary General
"Involving the right expertise at the right level is essential if FP10 is to deliver tangible impact" 🗨️ Amanda Crowfoot, EUA Secretary General
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On Wednesday at 1pm, we look forward to welcoming Carra Singers, directed by Aušra Kvietkutė to the campus, where they will perform a selection of Christmas carols. They will also be joined by a few musical friends. All welcome to join us and enjoy some Christmas carols. @oflynnatu.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 9:43 AM
On Wednesday at 1pm, we look forward to welcoming Carra Singers, directed by Aušra Kvietkutė to the campus, where they will perform a selection of Christmas carols. They will also be joined by a few musical friends. All welcome to join us and enjoy some Christmas carols. @oflynnatu.bsky.social
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Wildcat bones found in Co Clare dated to 5,500 years ago www.rte.ie/news/munster...
Glencurran Cave is near Kilnaboy and Carron in the Burren. More great work by Dr Marion Dowd of ATU and links to QUB and University of Rome Tor Vergata
Glencurran Cave is near Kilnaboy and Carron in the Burren. More great work by Dr Marion Dowd of ATU and links to QUB and University of Rome Tor Vergata
Wildcat bones found in Co Clare dated to 5,500 years ago
The first directly dated wildcat bones found in Ireland have been identified, confirming that the species inhabited the island more than 5,500 years ago.
www.rte.ie
November 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Wildcat bones found in Co Clare dated to 5,500 years ago www.rte.ie/news/munster...
Glencurran Cave is near Kilnaboy and Carron in the Burren. More great work by Dr Marion Dowd of ATU and links to QUB and University of Rome Tor Vergata
Glencurran Cave is near Kilnaboy and Carron in the Burren. More great work by Dr Marion Dowd of ATU and links to QUB and University of Rome Tor Vergata
Proud of my @atu-ie.bsky.social colleague Dr @lisryan.bsky.social on bringing together qualified professionals from nutrition and dietetics fields to counter misinformation 💪🏻 “Big Wellness” -v- “Big Pharma”
November 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Proud of my @atu-ie.bsky.social colleague Dr @lisryan.bsky.social on bringing together qualified professionals from nutrition and dietetics fields to counter misinformation 💪🏻 “Big Wellness” -v- “Big Pharma”
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The Irish Times published and lauded John Collison's op-ed, but did they fact-check it?
Andrew Jackson did. Thoroughly.
If you spent time reading the original, you'd want to give time to this counterpoint as well.
Andrew Jackson did. Thoroughly.
If you spent time reading the original, you'd want to give time to this counterpoint as well.
I’ve written something on John Collison’s Op-Ed and environmental democracy
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
On Environmental Democracy and the Collisons’ “Abundance-Verse”
Andrew Jackson 21 November 2025 I. Introduction A clamour of praise greeted John Collison’s “how to get Ireland moving” Op-Ed following its publication in the Irish Times on 25th October: the Irish…
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November 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The Irish Times published and lauded John Collison's op-ed, but did they fact-check it?
Andrew Jackson did. Thoroughly.
If you spent time reading the original, you'd want to give time to this counterpoint as well.
Andrew Jackson did. Thoroughly.
If you spent time reading the original, you'd want to give time to this counterpoint as well.
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50 great Irish brands to gift for Christmas, from fashion to food, jewellery to beauty
Loving all the wonderful Irish food products & check out local listings for lots more options.
#Shoplocal 💚✅
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Loving all the wonderful Irish food products & check out local listings for lots more options.
#Shoplocal 💚✅
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
50 great Irish brands to gift for Christmas, from fashion to food, jewellery to beauty
From fashion to food, jewellery to beauty, there’s something here for everyone from brands that include Tayor Swift, CMAT and Stanley Tucci among their fans
www.irishtimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
50 great Irish brands to gift for Christmas, from fashion to food, jewellery to beauty
Loving all the wonderful Irish food products & check out local listings for lots more options.
#Shoplocal 💚✅
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Loving all the wonderful Irish food products & check out local listings for lots more options.
#Shoplocal 💚✅
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Lots of lessons in this great article @irishtimes.com 🙌🏻 Neuropsychologist Ian Robertson: Troy Parrott’s words give a clue to those key five minutes
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Neuropsychologist Ian Robertson: Troy Parrott’s words give a clue to those key five minutes
Parrott’s lack of ego, his grit and the way he says ‘we’ rather than ‘I’ were forged in adversity and disappointment
www.irishtimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Lots of lessons in this great article @irishtimes.com 🙌🏻 Neuropsychologist Ian Robertson: Troy Parrott’s words give a clue to those key five minutes
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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A wonderful day at ATU Mayo conferring yesterday. Comhgairdeachas to our History & Geography graduates on their achievements. 🎓 @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A wonderful day at ATU Mayo conferring yesterday. Comhgairdeachas to our History & Geography graduates on their achievements. 🎓 @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
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Conferring day at ATU Mayo, highlight of the academic year. The ceremony begins at noon. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Conferring day at ATU Mayo, highlight of the academic year. The ceremony begins at noon. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social