Paul Harkin
@paulharkin.bsky.social
Director of Strategy, UCD School of Medicine. Opinions my own.
Black sheep of a high performing family. More privileged than most.
Black sheep of a high performing family. More privileged than most.
Need to send the RTÉ graphics person back to school? Columns don't match numbers.
Better to take your time to get it right than be first to err
#rookiemistake #Áras25
Better to take your time to get it right than be first to err
#rookiemistake #Áras25
October 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Need to send the RTÉ graphics person back to school? Columns don't match numbers.
Better to take your time to get it right than be first to err
#rookiemistake #Áras25
Better to take your time to get it right than be first to err
#rookiemistake #Áras25
New Gist, In which I explain exactly what kind of idiot I have recently been.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-no-...
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-no-...
October 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
In the lull between the polling and the declaration of results, it is inevitable that the spin machine is in overdrive.
For me, the key messages from this election:
1. This has been a landslide win for Catherine Connolly.
She ran a positive, dignified and presidential campaign.
#Áras25
For me, the key messages from this election:
1. This has been a landslide win for Catherine Connolly.
She ran a positive, dignified and presidential campaign.
#Áras25
October 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
In the lull between the polling and the declaration of results, it is inevitable that the spin machine is in overdrive.
For me, the key messages from this election:
1. This has been a landslide win for Catherine Connolly.
She ran a positive, dignified and presidential campaign.
#Áras25
For me, the key messages from this election:
1. This has been a landslide win for Catherine Connolly.
She ran a positive, dignified and presidential campaign.
#Áras25
Not quite a year ago, I gave you a gentle prompt to check out @nialler9.com and @andreacleary.bsky.social podcast. I hope that you took my sage advice.
Alas comes the news that with Episode 300, this great podcasting duo have come to their co-presenting conclusion.
But what a way to sign off!
Alas comes the news that with Episode 300, this great podcasting duo have come to their co-presenting conclusion.
But what a way to sign off!
Obstensibly a music podcast, the Nialler9 consistently gives great music but also so much more. Sure Niall will educate you on the subtleties of Italo Disco. Andrea will convert you to the one true religion of Fr John Misty. You'll never be more hipster being ahead of the latest big thing. [1/]
October 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Not quite a year ago, I gave you a gentle prompt to check out @nialler9.com and @andreacleary.bsky.social podcast. I hope that you took my sage advice.
Alas comes the news that with Episode 300, this great podcasting duo have come to their co-presenting conclusion.
But what a way to sign off!
Alas comes the news that with Episode 300, this great podcasting duo have come to their co-presenting conclusion.
But what a way to sign off!
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Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
The other thing that I take from the #Áras25 debates, is the futility of the entire debate format. The President role won't ever require the incumbent to debate. Instead, it requires them to be able to articulate a compelling vision for the country. Emoter-in-chief.
October 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The other thing that I take from the #Áras25 debates, is the futility of the entire debate format. The President role won't ever require the incumbent to debate. Instead, it requires them to be able to articulate a compelling vision for the country. Emoter-in-chief.
This #Áras25 Presidential debate is a close run thing. Neck & neck, indeed.
While Kieran Cuddihy performed well, methinks Áine Lawlor nailed it with her ceist as gaeilge.
While Kieran Cuddihy performed well, methinks Áine Lawlor nailed it with her ceist as gaeilge.
October 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
This #Áras25 Presidential debate is a close run thing. Neck & neck, indeed.
While Kieran Cuddihy performed well, methinks Áine Lawlor nailed it with her ceist as gaeilge.
While Kieran Cuddihy performed well, methinks Áine Lawlor nailed it with her ceist as gaeilge.
When the lead candidate is next & neck with undecided, then you'd have to be very cautious about this 'Ireland hasn't yet thought' poll.
Helpfully there's another TV debate win the hour to make this poll obsolete. #Aras25
Helpfully there's another TV debate win the hour to make this poll obsolete. #Aras25
#aras25 poll: Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks
(Oct 2-3, MoE 2.6%)
Catherine Connolly 32 (+12 in four weeks)
Heather Humphreys 23 (+3)
Jim Gavin 15 (-5)
Undecided 31 (-8)
After Gavin’s elimination and transfers, Connolly would win 53-47
www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
(Oct 2-3, MoE 2.6%)
Catherine Connolly 32 (+12 in four weeks)
Heather Humphreys 23 (+3)
Jim Gavin 15 (-5)
Undecided 31 (-8)
After Gavin’s elimination and transfers, Connolly would win 53-47
www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
Poll: Catherine Connolly leads in race for presidency as support for Jim Gavin drops
Catherine Connolly is now leading the race for the Áras and is ahead of Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys by nine points, a new poll for the Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks today shows.
www.independent.ie
October 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
When the lead candidate is next & neck with undecided, then you'd have to be very cautious about this 'Ireland hasn't yet thought' poll.
Helpfully there's another TV debate win the hour to make this poll obsolete. #Aras25
Helpfully there's another TV debate win the hour to make this poll obsolete. #Aras25
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💙💛 Our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Manchán Magan, author, filmmaker and passionate advocate for the Irish language.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
October 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
💙💛 Our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Manchán Magan, author, filmmaker and passionate advocate for the Irish language.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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We are pleased to share information about a study on recurrent cervical cancer.
The trial is now open at UCD Cancer Trials and is being conducted at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (MMUH) in Dublin.
👉 Read more about the trial here: www.ucd.ie/cancertrials...
The trial is now open at UCD Cancer Trials and is being conducted at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (MMUH) in Dublin.
👉 Read more about the trial here: www.ucd.ie/cancertrials...
MK-2870: Exploring a New Therapy for Women with Recurrent Cervical Cancer - Cancer Trials Cluster
www.ucd.ie
October 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We are pleased to share information about a study on recurrent cervical cancer.
The trial is now open at UCD Cancer Trials and is being conducted at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (MMUH) in Dublin.
👉 Read more about the trial here: www.ucd.ie/cancertrials...
The trial is now open at UCD Cancer Trials and is being conducted at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (MMUH) in Dublin.
👉 Read more about the trial here: www.ucd.ie/cancertrials...
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🧠📄 Research led by Associate Professor Cliodhna O’Connor of UCD School of Psychology has examined how adults experience receiving a diagnosis of autism.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/h... @cliodhna
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/h... @cliodhna
Can a Diagnosis Make You Better?
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
🧠📄 Research led by Associate Professor Cliodhna O’Connor of UCD School of Psychology has examined how adults experience receiving a diagnosis of autism.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/h... @cliodhna
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/h... @cliodhna
If you aren't listening to Full Disclosure with @mrjamesob.bsky.social, you are missing insightful, thoughtful interviews with interesting people. This one with our own Leo Varadkar is a case in point. Very relaxed, honest and free of political spin.
open.spotify.com/episode/1PYE...
open.spotify.com/episode/1PYE...
Leo Varadkar: Former Prime Minister of Ireland on Power and Letting Go
open.spotify.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
If you aren't listening to Full Disclosure with @mrjamesob.bsky.social, you are missing insightful, thoughtful interviews with interesting people. This one with our own Leo Varadkar is a case in point. Very relaxed, honest and free of political spin.
open.spotify.com/episode/1PYE...
open.spotify.com/episode/1PYE...
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UCD Colleagues: We're recruiting 4 paid Student Partners (Stage 2+) for UCD Teaching & Learning. A great chance for students to help shape the academic experience.
We'd appreciate your help spreading the word.
Deadline 3-Oct-25.
All details & application form via: www.ucd.ie/teaching/wha...
We'd appreciate your help spreading the word.
Deadline 3-Oct-25.
All details & application form via: www.ucd.ie/teaching/wha...
September 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
UCD Colleagues: We're recruiting 4 paid Student Partners (Stage 2+) for UCD Teaching & Learning. A great chance for students to help shape the academic experience.
We'd appreciate your help spreading the word.
Deadline 3-Oct-25.
All details & application form via: www.ucd.ie/teaching/wha...
We'd appreciate your help spreading the word.
Deadline 3-Oct-25.
All details & application form via: www.ucd.ie/teaching/wha...
I know that I only catch one tenth of her cultural references but I am loving the brilliant @cmatbaby.bsky.social's Euro-Country shopping centre versions.
Oh the Michael Fry of it all (@bigdirtyfry.bsky.social). Brings me back.
Nostalgia sells!
Oh the Michael Fry of it all (@bigdirtyfry.bsky.social). Brings me back.
Nostalgia sells!
September 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I know that I only catch one tenth of her cultural references but I am loving the brilliant @cmatbaby.bsky.social's Euro-Country shopping centre versions.
Oh the Michael Fry of it all (@bigdirtyfry.bsky.social). Brings me back.
Nostalgia sells!
Oh the Michael Fry of it all (@bigdirtyfry.bsky.social). Brings me back.
Nostalgia sells!
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Delighted to see our new paper Autistic SPACE for Inclusive Education is out in @neurodiversityjrnl.bsky.social just in time for the new school year, with @aoifemunroe.bsky.social, Elaine McGoldrick, Rachel Ferguson & Carina Byrne.
📣Publication Announcement!
Our article 'Autistic SPACE for Inclusive Education' has been published open access with Neurodiversity Journal 📑
doi.org/10.1177/2754...
Our article 'Autistic SPACE for Inclusive Education' has been published open access with Neurodiversity Journal 📑
doi.org/10.1177/2754...
Autistic SPACE for Inclusive Education - Elaine McGoldrick, Aoife Munroe, Rachel Ferguson, Carina Byrne, Mary Doherty, 2025
The continuing policy commitment to Inclusive Education internationally requires the prioritisation of the creation of inclusive schools in practice. Research w...
doi.org
August 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Delighted to see our new paper Autistic SPACE for Inclusive Education is out in @neurodiversityjrnl.bsky.social just in time for the new school year, with @aoifemunroe.bsky.social, Elaine McGoldrick, Rachel Ferguson & Carina Byrne.
Genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression. Whatever label, dehumanising people and indifference leads to evil and inhumane conduct.
This episode is worth a listening to even if only to keep the fragile spark of hope alive. #PPP
open.spotify.com/episode/0ZBm...
This episode is worth a listening to even if only to keep the fragile spark of hope alive. #PPP
open.spotify.com/episode/0ZBm...
August 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression. Whatever label, dehumanising people and indifference leads to evil and inhumane conduct.
This episode is worth a listening to even if only to keep the fragile spark of hope alive. #PPP
open.spotify.com/episode/0ZBm...
This episode is worth a listening to even if only to keep the fragile spark of hope alive. #PPP
open.spotify.com/episode/0ZBm...
The presumption (not unreasonable given it is one of the routes to nomination) is that the field of Presidential candidates should be assembled by political parties.
Anyone putting themselves forward as an independent is immediately dawbed with the indelible 'crackpot' sign.
#Áras25
Anyone putting themselves forward as an independent is immediately dawbed with the indelible 'crackpot' sign.
#Áras25
August 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The presumption (not unreasonable given it is one of the routes to nomination) is that the field of Presidential candidates should be assembled by political parties.
Anyone putting themselves forward as an independent is immediately dawbed with the indelible 'crackpot' sign.
#Áras25
Anyone putting themselves forward as an independent is immediately dawbed with the indelible 'crackpot' sign.
#Áras25
We've been very fortunate with the calibre of our Uachtaráin na hÉireann over the past 50 years.
With any luck, #Áras25 might help get my #SoMe mojo back.
GRMMA to @igo107.bsky.social for creating this feed.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
With any luck, #Áras25 might help get my #SoMe mojo back.
GRMMA to @igo107.bsky.social for creating this feed.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
August 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
We've been very fortunate with the calibre of our Uachtaráin na hÉireann over the past 50 years.
With any luck, #Áras25 might help get my #SoMe mojo back.
GRMMA to @igo107.bsky.social for creating this feed.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
With any luck, #Áras25 might help get my #SoMe mojo back.
GRMMA to @igo107.bsky.social for creating this feed.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Happy 250th birthday to Daniel O'Connell, born #OTD in 1775. I recently wrapped up a project that included looking through a lot of his letters and what really struck me was his character; warm & affectionate with family & friends, determined & passionate with his colleagues in their campaigns. 1/2
August 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Happy 250th birthday to Daniel O'Connell, born #OTD in 1775. I recently wrapped up a project that included looking through a lot of his letters and what really struck me was his character; warm & affectionate with family & friends, determined & passionate with his colleagues in their campaigns. 1/2
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I've been trying to write something about the death of my colleague Seán Rocks, but I can't do him justice.
From everyone I have spoken to in the last few days, it's safe to say that the loss of his voice, warmth, passion, curiosity, and skill in the promotion of the Arts...
1/2
From everyone I have spoken to in the last few days, it's safe to say that the loss of his voice, warmth, passion, curiosity, and skill in the promotion of the Arts...
1/2
August 1, 2025 at 7:51 AM
I've been trying to write something about the death of my colleague Seán Rocks, but I can't do him justice.
From everyone I have spoken to in the last few days, it's safe to say that the loss of his voice, warmth, passion, curiosity, and skill in the promotion of the Arts...
1/2
From everyone I have spoken to in the last few days, it's safe to say that the loss of his voice, warmth, passion, curiosity, and skill in the promotion of the Arts...
1/2
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🧵New apartment min sizes
(my reading from reports)
3-bed down 14m2, so the size of a double bedroom gone
(90>>>76m2)
2-bed down 9m2, the size of a single bedroom gone (73>>64m2)
1-bed down 8m2, the size of a single bedroom gone (45>>37m2)
Studio down 5m2 (37>>32m2)
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
(my reading from reports)
3-bed down 14m2, so the size of a double bedroom gone
(90>>>76m2)
2-bed down 9m2, the size of a single bedroom gone (73>>64m2)
1-bed down 8m2, the size of a single bedroom gone (45>>37m2)
Studio down 5m2 (37>>32m2)
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Govt to consider reducing minimum apartment sizes
A reduction in the minimum size of studio apartments is among the measures that Cabinet will consider next week to encourage developers to build more apartments.
www.rte.ie
July 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🧵New apartment min sizes
(my reading from reports)
3-bed down 14m2, so the size of a double bedroom gone
(90>>>76m2)
2-bed down 9m2, the size of a single bedroom gone (73>>64m2)
1-bed down 8m2, the size of a single bedroom gone (45>>37m2)
Studio down 5m2 (37>>32m2)
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
(my reading from reports)
3-bed down 14m2, so the size of a double bedroom gone
(90>>>76m2)
2-bed down 9m2, the size of a single bedroom gone (73>>64m2)
1-bed down 8m2, the size of a single bedroom gone (45>>37m2)
Studio down 5m2 (37>>32m2)
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
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👩🎓👨🎓 A great weekend of racing for our UCD Ad Astra Academy alum athletes.
💯 After running a PB of 10.25 on Saturday, UCD Ad Astra Academy alumnus and UCD Athletics Club runner Bori Akinola ran a wind-assisted 10.10 (+2.9) on Sunday, the fastest recorded 100m by an Irish man in all conditions
💯 After running a PB of 10.25 on Saturday, UCD Ad Astra Academy alumnus and UCD Athletics Club runner Bori Akinola ran a wind-assisted 10.10 (+2.9) on Sunday, the fastest recorded 100m by an Irish man in all conditions
June 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
👩🎓👨🎓 A great weekend of racing for our UCD Ad Astra Academy alum athletes.
💯 After running a PB of 10.25 on Saturday, UCD Ad Astra Academy alumnus and UCD Athletics Club runner Bori Akinola ran a wind-assisted 10.10 (+2.9) on Sunday, the fastest recorded 100m by an Irish man in all conditions
💯 After running a PB of 10.25 on Saturday, UCD Ad Astra Academy alumnus and UCD Athletics Club runner Bori Akinola ran a wind-assisted 10.10 (+2.9) on Sunday, the fastest recorded 100m by an Irish man in all conditions
Someone reminded me of the quote, attributed to Bruce Lee that ‘The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering’. It was referenced in connection to the passing of the Lisbon Lion, John Clark. Having joined #CelticFC at 17, the sweeper had a memorable 13 years as a player and...
June 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Someone reminded me of the quote, attributed to Bruce Lee that ‘The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering’. It was referenced in connection to the passing of the Lisbon Lion, John Clark. Having joined #CelticFC at 17, the sweeper had a memorable 13 years as a player and...