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Dave Moloney
@davetothegrave.bsky.social
Music lover, occasional DJ
PhD student - Psychology
Mary Immaculate College, Limerick

Researching second-generation identity, home, and belonging in Ireland.
No lying or making yourself out to be the cool kid.

Post the first record you bought.

Queen Live At Wembley cassette - Golden Discs, downstairs in Todds, Limerick.

I told the man it was my tenth birthday and he knocked a couple of pounds off the price too!
November 5, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I think this is a new record of "yeah"s from me...
October 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Electricity is gone but thankfully I'm a self-proclaimed Luddite who has had enough blue light to last me a lifetime.

It is getting dark though...
October 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The analysis is going well at least
October 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
What does it mean to call Ireland 'home'?

This is what I'm trying to find out - still looking for suitable participants!

Please get in touch if you or someone you know might be interested in sharing their story.

#identity #ireland #spéirghorm
September 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
What does it mean to call Ireland 'home'?

What is it like to be asked 'where are you originally from?'

How is 'Irishness' navigated and experienced amond second-generation young adults?

If you know anyone who might be interested in taking part then please share with them 🙏
August 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Still recruiting!

Born in Ireland?
Parents who migrated here?
Grew up in Limerick or the Mid-West?

I'm doing a research project on second-generation identity and would love to chat with you.

Please share with anyone who might be interested - it would mean a lot 🙏
August 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Tokyo is as crazy as l expected. The crowds are All-Ireland final level, but on every street, corner and back alley.
May 31, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I'm looking forward to discussing my research on DJs experiences of music performance anxiety at @pintofscienceie next week in Limerick.

This should be good craic, and a nice way to learn about science in an informal setting.
May 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Hi everyone, I'm currently researching how second-generation migrant young adults - those born in Ireland to at least one migrant parent - experience identity and belonging.

I'm especially interested in what 'home' means to them and how they negotiate Irish and local identity.

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May 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Tonight's sky looking damn fine 😍
May 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
A film that takes place where you're from.

Cowboys & Angels (2003) - filmed and set in Limerick.
It has not aged well!

Fun fact: I'm actually in this (second pic)! I was 17 and had done some youth theatre work. I auditioned but was only given a part as an extra.

It was all downhill from there...
April 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
And a few more...
April 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
@marcscully.bsky.social played a blinder!

Here's some pics of students' presentations from the day, there's more on the @micpsych Instagram page too!
April 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Spotted on a cycle #inthewild
April 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Or maybe not!
April 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Glad my history degree is helping my postgraduate psychology research! I've been down a CSO rabbit hole today.
March 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Research has resulted in time travel it seems...
November 27, 2024 at 4:33 PM
The novelty Christmas vodka bottles are in full swing already it seems
November 20, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Limerick, November 2024
November 16, 2024 at 10:58 AM