Billy In Atlanta
@billyinatlanta.bsky.social
An Irishman living in Atlanta. Follower of Atlanta United, St Patrick’s Athletic, Liverpool and most Irish sports. Love history, politics, sports and family. School bus driver as employment so surrounded by kids all day!
Just one day left.
This isn’t just my story — it’s for anyone who ever asked, “What if?”
And dared to answer, “Sure, why not.”
From Ireland to America. From fatherhood to reinvention.
What If? Sure, Why Not! launches July 23.
#1DayToGo #MemoirInMotion
#WhatIfSureWhyNot
This isn’t just my story — it’s for anyone who ever asked, “What if?”
And dared to answer, “Sure, why not.”
From Ireland to America. From fatherhood to reinvention.
What If? Sure, Why Not! launches July 23.
#1DayToGo #MemoirInMotion
#WhatIfSureWhyNot
July 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Just one day left.
This isn’t just my story — it’s for anyone who ever asked, “What if?”
And dared to answer, “Sure, why not.”
From Ireland to America. From fatherhood to reinvention.
What If? Sure, Why Not! launches July 23.
#1DayToGo #MemoirInMotion
#WhatIfSureWhyNot
This isn’t just my story — it’s for anyone who ever asked, “What if?”
And dared to answer, “Sure, why not.”
From Ireland to America. From fatherhood to reinvention.
What If? Sure, Why Not! launches July 23.
#1DayToGo #MemoirInMotion
#WhatIfSureWhyNot
Two bags. One dog. No return flight.
I looked back just once before stepping into the unknown.
I didn’t know what the future held.
But I had to find out.
2 days to go.
What If? Sure, Why Not!
#MemoirInMotion #ImmigrationJourney #IrishAbroad #2DaysToGo
I looked back just once before stepping into the unknown.
I didn’t know what the future held.
But I had to find out.
2 days to go.
What If? Sure, Why Not!
#MemoirInMotion #ImmigrationJourney #IrishAbroad #2DaysToGo
July 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Two bags. One dog. No return flight.
I looked back just once before stepping into the unknown.
I didn’t know what the future held.
But I had to find out.
2 days to go.
What If? Sure, Why Not!
#MemoirInMotion #ImmigrationJourney #IrishAbroad #2DaysToGo
I looked back just once before stepping into the unknown.
I didn’t know what the future held.
But I had to find out.
2 days to go.
What If? Sure, Why Not!
#MemoirInMotion #ImmigrationJourney #IrishAbroad #2DaysToGo
Three kids. Two nervous adults. One giant leap.
We whispered, “Are we really doing this?”
The answer:
“Sure, why not.”
3 days to go.
What If? Sure, Why Not!
A memoir about life, love, and starting over.
#MemoirInMotion #AdoptionJourney #3DaysToGo
We whispered, “Are we really doing this?”
The answer:
“Sure, why not.”
3 days to go.
What If? Sure, Why Not!
A memoir about life, love, and starting over.
#MemoirInMotion #AdoptionJourney #3DaysToGo
July 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Three kids. Two nervous adults. One giant leap.
We whispered, “Are we really doing this?”
The answer:
“Sure, why not.”
3 days to go.
What If? Sure, Why Not!
A memoir about life, love, and starting over.
#MemoirInMotion #AdoptionJourney #3DaysToGo
We whispered, “Are we really doing this?”
The answer:
“Sure, why not.”
3 days to go.
What If? Sure, Why Not!
A memoir about life, love, and starting over.
#MemoirInMotion #AdoptionJourney #3DaysToGo
They showed up with three uncertain faces.
We were only supposed to foster.
But we looked at each other, hearts full and scared, and said,
“Sure, why not.”
That was the start of forever.
What If? Sure, Why Not! — 4 days to go.
#MemoirInMotion #AdoptionJourney
We were only supposed to foster.
But we looked at each other, hearts full and scared, and said,
“Sure, why not.”
That was the start of forever.
What If? Sure, Why Not! — 4 days to go.
#MemoirInMotion #AdoptionJourney
July 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
They showed up with three uncertain faces.
We were only supposed to foster.
But we looked at each other, hearts full and scared, and said,
“Sure, why not.”
That was the start of forever.
What If? Sure, Why Not! — 4 days to go.
#MemoirInMotion #AdoptionJourney
We were only supposed to foster.
But we looked at each other, hearts full and scared, and said,
“Sure, why not.”
That was the start of forever.
What If? Sure, Why Not! — 4 days to go.
#MemoirInMotion #AdoptionJourney
She asked, “What if the ocean wasn’t in the way?”
I said, “I’ll move.”
And that was it. Everything changed.
5 days to go.
What If? Sure, Why Not! — launching July 23
#MemoirInMotion #WhatIfSureWhyNot #IrishAbroad #5DaysToGo
I said, “I’ll move.”
And that was it. Everything changed.
5 days to go.
What If? Sure, Why Not! — launching July 23
#MemoirInMotion #WhatIfSureWhyNot #IrishAbroad #5DaysToGo
July 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
She asked, “What if the ocean wasn’t in the way?”
I said, “I’ll move.”
And that was it. Everything changed.
5 days to go.
What If? Sure, Why Not! — launching July 23
#MemoirInMotion #WhatIfSureWhyNot #IrishAbroad #5DaysToGo
I said, “I’ll move.”
And that was it. Everything changed.
5 days to go.
What If? Sure, Why Not! — launching July 23
#MemoirInMotion #WhatIfSureWhyNot #IrishAbroad #5DaysToGo
6 days to go!
Green fedora. Yellow bus. A life less tidy.
Excerpt from What If? Sure, Why Not! — launching July 23.
“You don’t just drive a school bus. You absorb the mood of 60 small humans before breakfast and try not to crash into your own thoughts along the way.”
#MemoirInMotion #IrishAbroad
Green fedora. Yellow bus. A life less tidy.
Excerpt from What If? Sure, Why Not! — launching July 23.
“You don’t just drive a school bus. You absorb the mood of 60 small humans before breakfast and try not to crash into your own thoughts along the way.”
#MemoirInMotion #IrishAbroad
July 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
6 days to go!
Green fedora. Yellow bus. A life less tidy.
Excerpt from What If? Sure, Why Not! — launching July 23.
“You don’t just drive a school bus. You absorb the mood of 60 small humans before breakfast and try not to crash into your own thoughts along the way.”
#MemoirInMotion #IrishAbroad
Green fedora. Yellow bus. A life less tidy.
Excerpt from What If? Sure, Why Not! — launching July 23.
“You don’t just drive a school bus. You absorb the mood of 60 small humans before breakfast and try not to crash into your own thoughts along the way.”
#MemoirInMotion #IrishAbroad
“The bus isn’t just yellow—it’s emotional.
Some mornings it’s laughter and cereal breath, other times it’s tears, lost shoes, and the eternal question: ‘Did I bring my Chromebook?’
And me? I’m the driver, referee, part-time therapist
What If? Sure, Why Not!
Out July 23. #MemoirInMotion #WhatIf
Some mornings it’s laughter and cereal breath, other times it’s tears, lost shoes, and the eternal question: ‘Did I bring my Chromebook?’
And me? I’m the driver, referee, part-time therapist
What If? Sure, Why Not!
Out July 23. #MemoirInMotion #WhatIf
July 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
“The bus isn’t just yellow—it’s emotional.
Some mornings it’s laughter and cereal breath, other times it’s tears, lost shoes, and the eternal question: ‘Did I bring my Chromebook?’
And me? I’m the driver, referee, part-time therapist
What If? Sure, Why Not!
Out July 23. #MemoirInMotion #WhatIf
Some mornings it’s laughter and cereal breath, other times it’s tears, lost shoes, and the eternal question: ‘Did I bring my Chromebook?’
And me? I’m the driver, referee, part-time therapist
What If? Sure, Why Not!
Out July 23. #MemoirInMotion #WhatIf
Not quite as warm as here but not far off!
July 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Not quite as warm as here but not far off!
Monrovia, 2006.
Irish peacekeepers, 40°C heat, and me with a camera, a notebook, and a mission.
Not a soldier this time—just a photographer trying to capture the grit, humour, and heart of it all.
From What If? Sure, Why Not! — out July 23.
#MilitaryMemoir #IrishAbroad #surewhynot #whatif
Irish peacekeepers, 40°C heat, and me with a camera, a notebook, and a mission.
Not a soldier this time—just a photographer trying to capture the grit, humour, and heart of it all.
From What If? Sure, Why Not! — out July 23.
#MilitaryMemoir #IrishAbroad #surewhynot #whatif
July 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Monrovia, 2006.
Irish peacekeepers, 40°C heat, and me with a camera, a notebook, and a mission.
Not a soldier this time—just a photographer trying to capture the grit, humour, and heart of it all.
From What If? Sure, Why Not! — out July 23.
#MilitaryMemoir #IrishAbroad #surewhynot #whatif
Irish peacekeepers, 40°C heat, and me with a camera, a notebook, and a mission.
Not a soldier this time—just a photographer trying to capture the grit, humour, and heart of it all.
From What If? Sure, Why Not! — out July 23.
#MilitaryMemoir #IrishAbroad #surewhynot #whatif
What If? Sure, Why Not!
By Billy Galligan — out July 23
From Dublin to Georgia, military boots to school bus wheels, this memoir is full of heart, humor, and second chances.
Love late, adopt three kids, start a podcast… sure why not?
#MemoirInMotion #WhatIfSureWhyNot #BillyGInAtlanta
By Billy Galligan — out July 23
From Dublin to Georgia, military boots to school bus wheels, this memoir is full of heart, humor, and second chances.
Love late, adopt three kids, start a podcast… sure why not?
#MemoirInMotion #WhatIfSureWhyNot #BillyGInAtlanta
July 4, 2025 at 3:31 AM
What If? Sure, Why Not!
By Billy Galligan — out July 23
From Dublin to Georgia, military boots to school bus wheels, this memoir is full of heart, humor, and second chances.
Love late, adopt three kids, start a podcast… sure why not?
#MemoirInMotion #WhatIfSureWhyNot #BillyGInAtlanta
By Billy Galligan — out July 23
From Dublin to Georgia, military boots to school bus wheels, this memoir is full of heart, humor, and second chances.
Love late, adopt three kids, start a podcast… sure why not?
#MemoirInMotion #WhatIfSureWhyNot #BillyGInAtlanta
Little excerpt from my upcoming book
From cobbled streets to southern skies, a tale both bold and fine,
Of one stout lad from Dublin’s heart who crossed the ocean line.
He packed no map, just hope and charm, and maybe half a plan,
With Guinness in his bloodstream and memories in his hand.
From cobbled streets to southern skies, a tale both bold and fine,
Of one stout lad from Dublin’s heart who crossed the ocean line.
He packed no map, just hope and charm, and maybe half a plan,
With Guinness in his bloodstream and memories in his hand.
June 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Little excerpt from my upcoming book
From cobbled streets to southern skies, a tale both bold and fine,
Of one stout lad from Dublin’s heart who crossed the ocean line.
He packed no map, just hope and charm, and maybe half a plan,
With Guinness in his bloodstream and memories in his hand.
From cobbled streets to southern skies, a tale both bold and fine,
Of one stout lad from Dublin’s heart who crossed the ocean line.
He packed no map, just hope and charm, and maybe half a plan,
With Guinness in his bloodstream and memories in his hand.
Less than a month to go. Was messing about some cover designs. Minecraft, Tomorrowland, Western, Apocalyptic and Film Noir were a few styles I tried out.
#whatif #surewhynot #memoir
#whatif #surewhynot #memoir
June 27, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Less than a month to go. Was messing about some cover designs. Minecraft, Tomorrowland, Western, Apocalyptic and Film Noir were a few styles I tried out.
#whatif #surewhynot #memoir
#whatif #surewhynot #memoir
Final proof is gone to the printers
June 3, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Final proof is gone to the printers
Final call for early readers! Want to read What If? Sure Why Not before anyone else?
You’ll get the full book, a snazzy feedback form, and bragging rights for life.
The official soft launch is tomorrow at noon — so message me today if you want in early.
#SureWhyNot #WhatIf
You’ll get the full book, a snazzy feedback form, and bragging rights for life.
The official soft launch is tomorrow at noon — so message me today if you want in early.
#SureWhyNot #WhatIf
May 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Final call for early readers! Want to read What If? Sure Why Not before anyone else?
You’ll get the full book, a snazzy feedback form, and bragging rights for life.
The official soft launch is tomorrow at noon — so message me today if you want in early.
#SureWhyNot #WhatIf
You’ll get the full book, a snazzy feedback form, and bragging rights for life.
The official soft launch is tomorrow at noon — so message me today if you want in early.
#SureWhyNot #WhatIf
What do early readers get? A sneak peek at the full book, a fancy feedback form, and lifelong bragging rights. You’ll be reading What If? Sure Why Not before the podcast drops or the full launch hits on July 23.
DM me if you’re up for it! #SureWhyNot #WhatIf
DM me if you’re up for it! #SureWhyNot #WhatIf
May 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
What do early readers get? A sneak peek at the full book, a fancy feedback form, and lifelong bragging rights. You’ll be reading What If? Sure Why Not before the podcast drops or the full launch hits on July 23.
DM me if you’re up for it! #SureWhyNot #WhatIf
DM me if you’re up for it! #SureWhyNot #WhatIf
The book’s (mostly) finished. I’m looking for a few early readers to preview What If? Sure Why Not before the final polish. If you’re up for a sneak peek (and a fancy feedback form), message me. Thanks for the support. #SureWhyNot #WhatIf
May 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The book’s (mostly) finished. I’m looking for a few early readers to preview What If? Sure Why Not before the final polish. If you’re up for a sneak peek (and a fancy feedback form), message me. Thanks for the support. #SureWhyNot #WhatIf
Coming Soon: Sure Why Not – A Life’s Journey
The book’s done, just not quite ready to launch.
From Dublin to Georgia, through love, health scares, and adopting three kids from foster care,told with dry Irish wit and plenty of heart.
Because sometimes…Sure, why not?
#SureWhyNot #ComingSoon #Memoir
The book’s done, just not quite ready to launch.
From Dublin to Georgia, through love, health scares, and adopting three kids from foster care,told with dry Irish wit and plenty of heart.
Because sometimes…Sure, why not?
#SureWhyNot #ComingSoon #Memoir
May 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Coming Soon: Sure Why Not – A Life’s Journey
The book’s done, just not quite ready to launch.
From Dublin to Georgia, through love, health scares, and adopting three kids from foster care,told with dry Irish wit and plenty of heart.
Because sometimes…Sure, why not?
#SureWhyNot #ComingSoon #Memoir
The book’s done, just not quite ready to launch.
From Dublin to Georgia, through love, health scares, and adopting three kids from foster care,told with dry Irish wit and plenty of heart.
Because sometimes…Sure, why not?
#SureWhyNot #ComingSoon #Memoir
And that’s a wrap! The last “Good morning” has been mumbled, the final snack has been crushed into the floor, and I’ve officially returned the bus keys with only mild hearing damage.
To the bus: you gave it socks, even in 90-degree heat. Respect.
Happy Summer!
#schoolbus #schoolbuslife #schoolsout
To the bus: you gave it socks, even in 90-degree heat. Respect.
Happy Summer!
#schoolbus #schoolbuslife #schoolsout
May 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
And that’s a wrap! The last “Good morning” has been mumbled, the final snack has been crushed into the floor, and I’ve officially returned the bus keys with only mild hearing damage.
To the bus: you gave it socks, even in 90-degree heat. Respect.
Happy Summer!
#schoolbus #schoolbuslife #schoolsout
To the bus: you gave it socks, even in 90-degree heat. Respect.
Happy Summer!
#schoolbus #schoolbuslife #schoolsout
Making my first foray into home beer making with @pinter_usa. Pinter.com.
January 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Making my first foray into home beer making with @pinter_usa. Pinter.com.
Snow doesn’t exactly come to Atlanta that often, but this year we have had it twice already! And this school year has its third weather day closure, twice for freezing temperatures and once for hurricane! Glad not to be driving my school bus in this weather. #schoolbusdriver #snow #atlanta #weather
January 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Snow doesn’t exactly come to Atlanta that often, but this year we have had it twice already! And this school year has its third weather day closure, twice for freezing temperatures and once for hurricane! Glad not to be driving my school bus in this weather. #schoolbusdriver #snow #atlanta #weather
Driving a school bus is definitely not for the faint hearted. 5am starts and up to 60 kids on the bus for elementary school. Add in middle and high and it’s about 120 kids per day! But I love it and try to have some fun and a smile with a hello for every kids, from the kindergartener to 12th grader.
January 21, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Driving a school bus is definitely not for the faint hearted. 5am starts and up to 60 kids on the bus for elementary school. Add in middle and high and it’s about 120 kids per day! But I love it and try to have some fun and a smile with a hello for every kids, from the kindergartener to 12th grader.
Was lucky enough to visit the MLK statue in Washington DC, visit where he was shot in Memphis and live close to where he was born and buried in Atlanta.
January 21, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Was lucky enough to visit the MLK statue in Washington DC, visit where he was shot in Memphis and live close to where he was born and buried in Atlanta.