Susan Lanigan
@susanlanigan.bsky.social
Writer, cancer survivor, Green Party member, software dev and avid cyclist on my e-bike.
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Susan Lanigan
@susanlanigan.bsky.social
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Susan Lanigan
The Planter’s Daughter “Contentious subjects are handled with a lightness of touch and a humanity rare in public discourse…an impressive achievement.” — Ronan McGreevy, the Irish Ti…
susanlanigan.com
All order details for The Planter's Daughter
Plus endorsements from Maybelle Wallis, Ronan McGreevy, Byddi Lee, Awais Khan and Michelle McDonagh!
susanlanigan.com/the-planters-daughter
Plus endorsements from Maybelle Wallis, Ronan McGreevy, Byddi Lee, Awais Khan and Michelle McDonagh!
susanlanigan.com/the-planters-daughter
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I see the worst of human cruelty these days just in a regular scroll. Here is chance to do something kind and effective, to keep the little light in the darkness.
Good morning! It is the second Sunday of Advent and in that spirit I would like to up this appeal for 20 children in Nuseirat camp in Gaza to have warm winter pajamas. Many of these children are orphaned and alone. No child should be cold in winter. Donation link in reply to this thread.
December 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I see the worst of human cruelty these days just in a regular scroll. Here is chance to do something kind and effective, to keep the little light in the darkness.
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I've put together a last minute 2026 Calendar of some pretty leaves I've photographed.
Bring some nature into your 2026! 🌿🍂
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
(Order today or tomorrow to get it before Christmas Day 👍)
#Speirgorm #Spéirghorm
Bring some nature into your 2026! 🌿🍂
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
(Order today or tomorrow to get it before Christmas Day 👍)
#Speirgorm #Spéirghorm
December 9, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I've put together a last minute 2026 Calendar of some pretty leaves I've photographed.
Bring some nature into your 2026! 🌿🍂
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
(Order today or tomorrow to get it before Christmas Day 👍)
#Speirgorm #Spéirghorm
Bring some nature into your 2026! 🌿🍂
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
(Order today or tomorrow to get it before Christmas Day 👍)
#Speirgorm #Spéirghorm
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“Lanigan’s writing holds a sense of hope and humanity that urges you to keep reading long after you intended to put the book down for the night.” - Irish Examiner.
Now for sale in Midleton Books, Carmel’s Cove and Leaf and Bower Ballincollig. Please shop there if you can. 🙏
Now for sale in Midleton Books, Carmel’s Cove and Leaf and Bower Ballincollig. Please shop there if you can. 🙏
All order details for The Planter's Daughter
Plus endorsements from Maybelle Wallis, Ronan McGreevy, Byddi Lee, Awais Khan and Michelle McDonagh!
susanlanigan.com/the-planters-daughter
Plus endorsements from Maybelle Wallis, Ronan McGreevy, Byddi Lee, Awais Khan and Michelle McDonagh!
susanlanigan.com/the-planters-daughter
Susan Lanigan
The Planter’s Daughter “Contentious subjects are handled with a lightness of touch and a humanity rare in public discourse…an impressive achievement.” — Ronan McGreevy, the Irish Ti…
susanlanigan.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
“Lanigan’s writing holds a sense of hope and humanity that urges you to keep reading long after you intended to put the book down for the night.” - Irish Examiner.
Now for sale in Midleton Books, Carmel’s Cove and Leaf and Bower Ballincollig. Please shop there if you can. 🙏
Now for sale in Midleton Books, Carmel’s Cove and Leaf and Bower Ballincollig. Please shop there if you can. 🙏
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Excellent article from @elainemcgoff.bsky.social on the many, many failures that have led us to where we are.
Nobody asked the people of this country if we were willing to sacrifice our waterways so the dairy industry could wallow in profits
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Nobody asked the people of this country if we were willing to sacrifice our waterways so the dairy industry could wallow in profits
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Most Irish people want clean water, not a nitrates derogation
Has the Government ever asked the people of Ireland if they agree with pulling on the green jersey to convince Europe to give us another derogation?
www.irishexaminer.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Excellent article from @elainemcgoff.bsky.social on the many, many failures that have led us to where we are.
Nobody asked the people of this country if we were willing to sacrifice our waterways so the dairy industry could wallow in profits
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Nobody asked the people of this country if we were willing to sacrifice our waterways so the dairy industry could wallow in profits
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
This is brilliant - recommended for writers of quest narrative!
On the question of Jospeh Campbell, his conception of the Hero's Journey, and its failure to account for significant parts of activism and hero-work...
Read Donna Glee Williams' excellent essay here: www.speculativeinsight.com/essays/hero-journey
Read Donna Glee Williams' excellent essay here: www.speculativeinsight.com/essays/hero-journey
December 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
This is brilliant - recommended for writers of quest narrative!
Oooh this looks good
Submissions Call: Sci-Fi Ireland
Submissions Deadline: 31st January 2026 Sci-Fi Ireland is a literary magazine. Our mission is to find and publish the best new short science-fiction from the Island of Ireland. To bring sci-fi into the spotlight at a time when philosophy, thought and discussion…
Submissions Deadline: 31st January 2026 Sci-Fi Ireland is a literary magazine. Our mission is to find and publish the best new short science-fiction from the Island of Ireland. To bring sci-fi into the spotlight at a time when philosophy, thought and discussion…
Submissions Call: Sci-Fi Ireland
Submissions Deadline: 31st January 2026 Sci-Fi Ireland is a literary magazine. Our mission is to find and publish the best new short science-fiction from the Island of Ireland. To bring sci-fi into the spotlight at a time when philosophy, thought and discussion around science and technology are more important than they’ve ever been. And to provide a literary space in which the sci-fi community of Ireland can connect and have a bit-a-craic.
www.writing.ie
December 9, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Oooh this looks good
Fuckin hell. Where do these people get the energy to mind other people’s business all day long
December 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Fuckin hell. Where do these people get the energy to mind other people’s business all day long
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A small reminder, especially if you struggle with low mood in the winter, that this is just 8 or 9 weeks away, fewer in some cases 👇🏼🌱🌱
December 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A small reminder, especially if you struggle with low mood in the winter, that this is just 8 or 9 weeks away, fewer in some cases 👇🏼🌱🌱
“Lanigan’s writing holds a sense of hope and humanity that urges you to keep reading long after you intended to put the book down for the night.” - Irish Examiner.
Now for sale in Midleton Books, Carmel’s Cove and Leaf and Bower Ballincollig. Please shop there if you can. 🙏
Now for sale in Midleton Books, Carmel’s Cove and Leaf and Bower Ballincollig. Please shop there if you can. 🙏
All order details for The Planter's Daughter
Plus endorsements from Maybelle Wallis, Ronan McGreevy, Byddi Lee, Awais Khan and Michelle McDonagh!
susanlanigan.com/the-planters-daughter
Plus endorsements from Maybelle Wallis, Ronan McGreevy, Byddi Lee, Awais Khan and Michelle McDonagh!
susanlanigan.com/the-planters-daughter
Susan Lanigan
The Planter’s Daughter “Contentious subjects are handled with a lightness of touch and a humanity rare in public discourse…an impressive achievement.” — Ronan McGreevy, the Irish Ti…
susanlanigan.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
“Lanigan’s writing holds a sense of hope and humanity that urges you to keep reading long after you intended to put the book down for the night.” - Irish Examiner.
Now for sale in Midleton Books, Carmel’s Cove and Leaf and Bower Ballincollig. Please shop there if you can. 🙏
Now for sale in Midleton Books, Carmel’s Cove and Leaf and Bower Ballincollig. Please shop there if you can. 🙏
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Discount on signed Tuesdays are Just as Bad for the festive season! Read what many are calling a "book with words in it".
cethanbooks.etsy.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Discount on signed Tuesdays are Just as Bad for the festive season! Read what many are calling a "book with words in it".
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"Continuing to build more roads to alleviate congestion, especially in a geographically constrained city such as Dublin, is precisely the kind of failed thinking that has resulted in our capital becoming the 10th most congested city in the world."
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Prof Brian Caulfield: Can anything be done to end M50 gridlock?
Motorway is daily inescapable reminder of Dublin’s status as world’s 10th most-congested city
www.irishtimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
"Continuing to build more roads to alleviate congestion, especially in a geographically constrained city such as Dublin, is precisely the kind of failed thinking that has resulted in our capital becoming the 10th most congested city in the world."
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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At some point someone just needs to say “you are an indecent person, you are lying to cover the slaughter of defenseless men, you know you are lying, and even under the tenets of your own professed faith you will certainly burn in hell if you continue down this path”
WELKER: Isn't it possible that even the act of taking off a t shirt could've been part of an attempt to get attention for help?
TOM COTTON: Or it could've been an attempt to signal to another cartel boat to come pick them up and pick up the cargo
TOM COTTON: Or it could've been an attempt to signal to another cartel boat to come pick them up and pick up the cargo
December 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
At some point someone just needs to say “you are an indecent person, you are lying to cover the slaughter of defenseless men, you know you are lying, and even under the tenets of your own professed faith you will certainly burn in hell if you continue down this path”
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Omg! I just got a fab review in the Irish Examiner for The Planter’s Daughter 💕 💕 💕 www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Book review: Investigating the personal struggles of investigators
Although the crime at the centre of the book drives the plot and sparks many twists and revelations, it is the personal struggles and inner battles the main characters face that linger long after you ...
www.irishexaminer.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Omg! I just got a fab review in the Irish Examiner for The Planter’s Daughter 💕 💕 💕 www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
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Good morning! It is the second Sunday of Advent and in that spirit I would like to up this appeal for 20 children in Nuseirat camp in Gaza to have warm winter pajamas. Many of these children are orphaned and alone. No child should be cold in winter. Donation link in reply to this thread.
December 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Good morning! It is the second Sunday of Advent and in that spirit I would like to up this appeal for 20 children in Nuseirat camp in Gaza to have warm winter pajamas. Many of these children are orphaned and alone. No child should be cold in winter. Donation link in reply to this thread.
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Alright that's it! I'm doing it! I'm doing the James Connolly totes!
Gets yours here: selkiesstudio.com/shop/connolly-tote
Gets yours here: selkiesstudio.com/shop/connolly-tote
December 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Alright that's it! I'm doing it! I'm doing the James Connolly totes!
Gets yours here: selkiesstudio.com/shop/connolly-tote
Gets yours here: selkiesstudio.com/shop/connolly-tote
I see the worst of human cruelty these days just in a regular scroll. Here is chance to do something kind and effective, to keep the little light in the darkness.
Good morning! It is the second Sunday of Advent and in that spirit I would like to up this appeal for 20 children in Nuseirat camp in Gaza to have warm winter pajamas. Many of these children are orphaned and alone. No child should be cold in winter. Donation link in reply to this thread.
December 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I see the worst of human cruelty these days just in a regular scroll. Here is chance to do something kind and effective, to keep the little light in the darkness.
7 ebooks of The Planter’s Daughter downloaded since yesterday afternoon. Never believe anyone who tells you reviews in national papers are no big deal.
December 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
7 ebooks of The Planter’s Daughter downloaded since yesterday afternoon. Never believe anyone who tells you reviews in national papers are no big deal.
Good morning! It is the second Sunday of Advent and in that spirit I would like to up this appeal for 20 children in Nuseirat camp in Gaza to have warm winter pajamas. Many of these children are orphaned and alone. No child should be cold in winter. Donation link in reply to this thread.
December 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Good morning! It is the second Sunday of Advent and in that spirit I would like to up this appeal for 20 children in Nuseirat camp in Gaza to have warm winter pajamas. Many of these children are orphaned and alone. No child should be cold in winter. Donation link in reply to this thread.
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Check out @jennymaguire.bsky.social in the Indo this morning. It's a very important article. The recordign referenced is shown below.
archive.is/T27ap
archive.is/T27ap
December 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Check out @jennymaguire.bsky.social in the Indo this morning. It's a very important article. The recordign referenced is shown below.
archive.is/T27ap
archive.is/T27ap
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Thanks to Chloe Barrett for reading and reviewing.
Omg! I just got a fab review in the Irish Examiner for The Planter’s Daughter 💕 💕 💕 www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Book review: Investigating the personal struggles of investigators
Although the crime at the centre of the book drives the plot and sparks many twists and revelations, it is the personal struggles and inner battles the main characters face that linger long after you ...
www.irishexaminer.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Thanks to Chloe Barrett for reading and reviewing.
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How to help an author? Read us, review us, put us on your wishlists, in your carts, heart us, add us to your Goodreads TBR, pop into your local bookstore and have them place an order, make a library request.
December 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
How to help an author? Read us, review us, put us on your wishlists, in your carts, heart us, add us to your Goodreads TBR, pop into your local bookstore and have them place an order, make a library request.
I wanted to say that as I was cycling along the Mardyke footpath towards Fitzgerald's Park today, I passed three gentlemen with a pram. Inside that pram was a small wire-haired terrier.
December 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I wanted to say that as I was cycling along the Mardyke footpath towards Fitzgerald's Park today, I passed three gentlemen with a pram. Inside that pram was a small wire-haired terrier.
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Oh Susan, what a fabulous review! I am so thrilled for you and to see people enjoying Rosa and Xiao as much as I did. Congratulations! 🤩🎉🥳
December 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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I don't usually read crime but this review has me tempted... #speirgorm
Omg! I just got a fab review in the Irish Examiner for The Planter’s Daughter 💕 💕 💕 www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Book review: Investigating the personal struggles of investigators
Although the crime at the centre of the book drives the plot and sparks many twists and revelations, it is the personal struggles and inner battles the main characters face that linger long after you ...
www.irishexaminer.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I don't usually read crime but this review has me tempted... #speirgorm
This is a big deal for me: I did this whole publication journey entirely on my own, apart from the excellent advice from Bernadette @booknannyeditor.bsky.social and Aoife. If you know your work is worthwhile, just keep pushing 💪
Omg! I just got a fab review in the Irish Examiner for The Planter’s Daughter 💕 💕 💕 www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Book review: Investigating the personal struggles of investigators
Although the crime at the centre of the book drives the plot and sparks many twists and revelations, it is the personal struggles and inner battles the main characters face that linger long after you ...
www.irishexaminer.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This is a big deal for me: I did this whole publication journey entirely on my own, apart from the excellent advice from Bernadette @booknannyeditor.bsky.social and Aoife. If you know your work is worthwhile, just keep pushing 💪