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JP Maney
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My three most recent books are now available online. "Ireland Feeds My Soul", "A Booklover's Last Stand" and "It's Your Day, Make it your Tao" are all available on the Big A. You can also order Tao from your local bookshop. More at www.jpmaney.com
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A minute's read on supporting your neighbours in bricks-and-mortar stores
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Should people who buy books online be forced to wear a big red “A”?
Is it your fingers – or your feet – that take you to good places? [1-minute blog for book lovers]
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October 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
If you can't take 20 minutes to meditate, you probably need forty.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Timoleague Abbey, County Cork
#Ireland #Travel #Photography #Cork #Timoleague
November 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I doubt if the screen we're reading this on is biodegradable. But take a minute to read about the future of books.
Are your eBooks biodegradable?
Is your e-reader as nice to look at as your bookshelves? [2-minute blog for book lovers]
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November 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
November 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
For a tree's branches to reach to heaven, its roots must reach to hell.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Dublin's Phoenix Park, from the Irish Museum of Modern Art [IMMA]
#Ireland #Travel #Photography #Dublin #PhoenixPark #IMMA
November 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The Jeannie Johnston, docked on Dublin's River Liffey
#Ireland #Travel #Photography #Dublin #RiverLiffey
November 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
November 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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I read somewhere and I’ll paraphrase here that Manchán Magan may prove to be the most import cultural Irish figure of the first half of the 21st century. I think that’s likely true. He’s missed by all who had the good fortune to cross paths with him
October 31, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Along the Curraheen River near its entry to the River Lee. When I first saw the bouncing ball – from a distance – I thought it was an otter enjoying the water. I’m wondering if the heron made the same mistake.
#Ireland #Cork #RiverLee
October 31, 2025 at 8:29 AM
My phone told me that the day would be a sunny. It was, for at least a few minutes.

Do I need to get a new phone?

#Ireland #Cork #RiverLee
October 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Upstream from Cork on the River Lee.
#Ireland #Cork #RiverLee
October 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A minute's read on supporting your neighbours in bricks-and-mortar stores
jpmaney.com/big-red-a/
Should people who buy books online be forced to wear a big red “A”?
Is it your fingers – or your feet – that take you to good places? [1-minute blog for book lovers]
jpmaney.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
When our memories exceed our dreams, the end's already here.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Are you a book-keeper or a book leaver?
What makes a good airport/airplane read?
Do you have a favourite brain candy? [1-minute blog for book lovers]
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October 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
When you encounter something new, do you react with fear? Or respond with curiosity? jpmaney.com/galleries/
October 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
What happens when your eyes gaze beyond your screen. [1-minute read on experiencing real bookstores]
Some people go to church. I go to bookstores.
What kind of store can feed both your mind and soul? [2-minute blog for book lovers]
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October 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
If your only tool is an earthmover, every field is a highway.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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The way #Humanity works. #Ireland gets it!
Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
October 7, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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A small fire at the front of the bookshop was started last night after rubbish bags that were awaiting collection were set on fire. The guards don’t have reason at this time to believe it was a targeted attack. Thankfully the damage was limited and everyone is safe. We are open for business as usual
October 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
WTF ??
So many parallels come to mind . . .

www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
‘Really shocking’: Independent Dublin bookstore damaged in arson attack
Books Upstairs manager hopes to partially open the D’Olier Street store later on Monday
www.irishtimes.com
October 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
How can you tell the difference between a villain and a hero?
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October 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed
Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55
The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed.
www.rte.ie
October 3, 2025 at 5:58 AM