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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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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www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
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www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
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…
elajucd.com
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
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St Mary’s Hall, ready to go and looking beautiful for today’s conferring ceremony. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
St Mary’s Hall, ready to go and looking beautiful for today’s conferring ceremony. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social
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Great dining spots all over this small island.
100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for winter 2025
www.irishtimes.com/food/2025/11...
100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for winter 2025
www.irishtimes.com/food/2025/11...
100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for winter 2025
From Michelin dining to casual bites and new openings to beloved classics, this is a list to bookmark
www.irishtimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Great dining spots all over this small island.
100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for winter 2025
www.irishtimes.com/food/2025/11...
100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for winter 2025
www.irishtimes.com/food/2025/11...
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Heartening to see growing interest in these topics and thanks to @rte.ie allowing me a platform to educate the public about old Irish traditions:
another ‘most read’ piece on @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
@atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social
another ‘most read’ piece on @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
@atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Heartening to see growing interest in these topics and thanks to @rte.ie allowing me a platform to educate the public about old Irish traditions:
another ‘most read’ piece on @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
@atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social
another ‘most read’ piece on @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
@atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social
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We recently held a workshop reconnecting with our Mayo Rising event. Dr Yvonne Lang from ATU Sligo shared her work on Power to Change project. The group shared updates on their projects, challenges and opportunities. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We recently held a workshop reconnecting with our Mayo Rising event. Dr Yvonne Lang from ATU Sligo shared her work on Power to Change project. The group shared updates on their projects, challenges and opportunities. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
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Our Outdoor Education students undertook a Leave No Trace trainers course in Wild Nephin National Park recently. This hands-on experience wasn’t just about exploring nature — it was about protecting it. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Our Outdoor Education students undertook a Leave No Trace trainers course in Wild Nephin National Park recently. This hands-on experience wasn’t just about exploring nature — it was about protecting it. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
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Lovely to feature on Sunday Miscellany on RTE Radio 1 reading my piece about BNM peat briquettes and bungalow bliss.
The theme was ‘Writing the Bog’ in association with the Irish Architecture Foundation & 12th Field
@atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
The theme was ‘Writing the Bog’ in association with the Irish Architecture Foundation & 12th Field
@atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
The Last Briquette by Marion McGarry
On a father’s appreciation of that iconic Irish design item: the Bord Na Móna peat briquette
www.rte.ie
October 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Lovely to feature on Sunday Miscellany on RTE Radio 1 reading my piece about BNM peat briquettes and bungalow bliss.
The theme was ‘Writing the Bog’ in association with the Irish Architecture Foundation & 12th Field
@atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
The theme was ‘Writing the Bog’ in association with the Irish Architecture Foundation & 12th Field
@atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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On the early train to @atu-ie.bsky.social Sligo for the HEA/National Forum Teaching and Learning meeting. Looking forward to hearing from Mark Kelly and others about the great work being done in ATU. @carinaginty.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
@iltasky.bsky.social
@iltasky.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
On the early train to @atu-ie.bsky.social Sligo for the HEA/National Forum Teaching and Learning meeting. Looking forward to hearing from Mark Kelly and others about the great work being done in ATU. @carinaginty.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
@iltasky.bsky.social
@iltasky.bsky.social
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Update on yellow-legged hornets
W/E 24 Oct
527 sightings
6 more nests
Kent
Alkham
Womenswold
Brook
St Margaret’s
Godmersham
East Sussex
Wadhurst
155 confirmed nests
W/E 24 Oct
527 sightings
6 more nests
Kent
Alkham
Womenswold
Brook
St Margaret’s
Godmersham
East Sussex
Wadhurst
155 confirmed nests
October 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Update on yellow-legged hornets
W/E 24 Oct
527 sightings
6 more nests
Kent
Alkham
Womenswold
Brook
St Margaret’s
Godmersham
East Sussex
Wadhurst
155 confirmed nests
W/E 24 Oct
527 sightings
6 more nests
Kent
Alkham
Womenswold
Brook
St Margaret’s
Godmersham
East Sussex
Wadhurst
155 confirmed nests
A terrific afternoon for sure after the excellent morning with @mynwtec.bsky.social - so many different perspectives on #digital and #AI across many layers!
A thought provoking afternoon at the Asia Matters Summit in Letterkenny. Keynote address by @atu-ie.bsky.social President @oflynnatu.bsky.social focused on incorporating AI innovation to prepare students for a technology rich future followed by three dynamic panels.
October 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
A terrific afternoon for sure after the excellent morning with @mynwtec.bsky.social - so many different perspectives on #digital and #AI across many layers!
Brilliant to have Minister James Lawless speaking at our #NWDEPTH @mynwtec.bsky.social conference in @atu-ie.bsky.social Donegal #AI #DigitalSkills
October 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Brilliant to have Minister James Lawless speaking at our #NWDEPTH @mynwtec.bsky.social conference in @atu-ie.bsky.social Donegal #AI #DigitalSkills
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We hosted an excellent talk on swift conservation with Edward Mayer who has worked extensively in this area in the UK. We were pleased to welcome students from St Joseph’s Secondary School in Castlebar and their teachers. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
We hosted an excellent talk on swift conservation with Edward Mayer who has worked extensively in this area in the UK. We were pleased to welcome students from St Joseph’s Secondary School in Castlebar and their teachers. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
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Thanks to Dr Benjamin Thébaudeau for a very interesting talk on the Joyce Country & Western Lakes Geopark yesterday evening. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Thanks to Dr Benjamin Thébaudeau for a very interesting talk on the Joyce Country & Western Lakes Geopark yesterday evening. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social
Hosting the “Shaping our Digital Futures” conference today @atu-ie.bsky.social in Letterkenny. Super keynote from Matt Cooper, CEO of Volta in Halifax NS.
October 23, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Hosting the “Shaping our Digital Futures” conference today @atu-ie.bsky.social in Letterkenny. Super keynote from Matt Cooper, CEO of Volta in Halifax NS.
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My piece @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social
on the Bord na Móna peat briquette, a once popular fuel for Irish people & an Irish industrial design icon.
Their memory is the source of much nostalgia and their demise, while good for the environment, represents the end of an era.
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
on the Bord na Móna peat briquette, a once popular fuel for Irish people & an Irish industrial design icon.
Their memory is the source of much nostalgia and their demise, while good for the environment, represents the end of an era.
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
How Bord na Móna peat briquette became an icon of Irish design
The briquettes were not only once a convenient, inexpensive fuel for Irish people, they were also an industrial design icon
www.rte.ie
October 21, 2025 at 7:24 AM
My piece @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social
on the Bord na Móna peat briquette, a once popular fuel for Irish people & an Irish industrial design icon.
Their memory is the source of much nostalgia and their demise, while good for the environment, represents the end of an era.
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
on the Bord na Móna peat briquette, a once popular fuel for Irish people & an Irish industrial design icon.
Their memory is the source of much nostalgia and their demise, while good for the environment, represents the end of an era.
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...