JP Quinn
@jpquinn78.bsky.social
Husband, Father, Writer,Broadcaster, Cork City FC Fan, Head of Visitor Services UCC. Trying to always be kind.
A question for writers. When you take a break how long does it last ? And as a follow-up do you think the longer the break the harder it is to knuckle down ? Asking for a friend 👀
September 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A question for writers. When you take a break how long does it last ? And as a follow-up do you think the longer the break the harder it is to knuckle down ? Asking for a friend 👀
Here is a pinch of positivity. I’ve just read the story and I think it is just lovely. Such a gentle nice story a tribute to the belief that people are in general nice and strive for connection
edition.cnn.com/travel/baham...
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Two couples bumped into each other in a taxi line, kickstarting a friendship of almost 40 years | CNN
Brits Tony and Karen were feeling lost on vacation. Americans Alan and Mary Beth stepped in. A years-long friendship was born.
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September 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Here is a pinch of positivity. I’ve just read the story and I think it is just lovely. Such a gentle nice story a tribute to the belief that people are in general nice and strive for connection
edition.cnn.com/travel/baham...
edition.cnn.com/travel/baham...
47 trips around the sun. If I’ve learned anything, it’s that life comes down to family and the capacity to be kind. My birthday wish? That we all try a little harder to be kinder. Love to all.❤️❤️
September 19, 2025 at 7:33 AM
47 trips around the sun. If I’ve learned anything, it’s that life comes down to family and the capacity to be kind. My birthday wish? That we all try a little harder to be kinder. Love to all.❤️❤️
3 years work. Finally finished. That will do Pig. That will do.
July 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
3 years work. Finally finished. That will do Pig. That will do.
@baloobas.bsky.social 👋 hows it going ?
May 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
@baloobas.bsky.social 👋 hows it going ?
Delighted that my first ever short play, Views from a Couch, was one of 15 shortlisted by Cork Arts Theatre for their Ten Minute Play event—out of over 100 submissions. So grateful to have made it that far. Might keep this writing malarkey up.❤️
May 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Delighted that my first ever short play, Views from a Couch, was one of 15 shortlisted by Cork Arts Theatre for their Ten Minute Play event—out of over 100 submissions. So grateful to have made it that far. Might keep this writing malarkey up.❤️
Working on a new project: a live short story walking tour of Cork City. Fictional tales performed at real locations—North Main St, Grand Parade, Carey’s Lane, the Bus Station and more. One hour. Ten stops. Cork stories, Cork soul. #Cork #ShortStories #LiveLit
April 23, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Working on a new project: a live short story walking tour of Cork City. Fictional tales performed at real locations—North Main St, Grand Parade, Carey’s Lane, the Bus Station and more. One hour. Ten stops. Cork stories, Cork soul. #Cork #ShortStories #LiveLit
Public service announcement. After a few episodes I can say that When Life gives you Tangerines is one of the most beautiful shows I’ve seen in years
April 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Public service announcement. After a few episodes I can say that When Life gives you Tangerines is one of the most beautiful shows I’ve seen in years
I’m genuinely wondering how the Penguins are going to pay the tariffs.
April 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I’m genuinely wondering how the Penguins are going to pay the tariffs.
This is my favourite took of all time. On mu last count I have gifted it to friends over 40 times. I’m overjoyed for Rónán who is one of the nicest kindest people you will ever meet. I’m proud to know him.
Honoured that Leonard and Hungry Paul has been included in the @irishtimes.com 100 best Irish books of the 21st century (so far), at 38. Thanks so much to the contributors who selected it.
(Ps. I was a contributor but didn't nominate or upvote my own book.)
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
(Ps. I was a contributor but didn't nominate or upvote my own book.)
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
The 100 best Irish books of the 21st century: No 50 to No 26
A panel of more than 60 experts (authors, critics, academics, festival curators and booksellers) select their favourite Irish novels and short stories of the years 2020-2025
www.irishtimes.com
March 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This is my favourite took of all time. On mu last count I have gifted it to friends over 40 times. I’m overjoyed for Rónán who is one of the nicest kindest people you will ever meet. I’m proud to know him.
“Four episodes into this outstanding mini-series exploring the future impacts of climate change. Part Black Mirror, part sobering reality—a thought-provoking and chilling glimpse at a possible future. Essential viewing.”
January 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
“Four episodes into this outstanding mini-series exploring the future impacts of climate change. Part Black Mirror, part sobering reality—a thought-provoking and chilling glimpse at a possible future. Essential viewing.”
Nice casual Sunday afternoon viewing 👀
January 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Nice casual Sunday afternoon viewing 👀
January 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Just finished Emilia Perez. Strong start with great performances and music, but it drags in the second half and asks for an extreme suspension of disbelief. Mixed feelings overall.
January 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Just finished Emilia Perez. Strong start with great performances and music, but it drags in the second half and asks for an extreme suspension of disbelief. Mixed feelings overall.
My favourite film of all time. 50 years old. Wow.
On the occasion of it's 50th anniversary, I'll be remembering Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece Barry Lyndon on RTE Radio 1's Arena this evening after 7. Do tune in!
January 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
My favourite film of all time. 50 years old. Wow.
Having a fairly good creative start to the year. Have finished two short story collections that I have been working on for years and have returned to my children’s novel which is also making good progress. Friends told me the creative spark would come back. I didn’t believe it but they were right! ❤️
January 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Having a fairly good creative start to the year. Have finished two short story collections that I have been working on for years and have returned to my children’s novel which is also making good progress. Friends told me the creative spark would come back. I didn’t believe it but they were right! ❤️
Very intense French Canadian Psychological thriller / realistic horror. Unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. Not sure I want it recommended it to people but it absolutely made me think and also made me feel very uncomfortable.
January 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Very intense French Canadian Psychological thriller / realistic horror. Unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. Not sure I want it recommended it to people but it absolutely made me think and also made me feel very uncomfortable.
A really clever , well written and performed thriller. A brilliant take on cat and mouse. If you like I Saw the Devil you will like this. Shot fully on 35mm film. Top marks.
January 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
A really clever , well written and performed thriller. A brilliant take on cat and mouse. If you like I Saw the Devil you will like this. Shot fully on 35mm film. Top marks.
I did not expect to be so utterly transfixed by this movie. Such a great film. Fiennes is utterly compelling.
January 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I did not expect to be so utterly transfixed by this movie. Such a great film. Fiennes is utterly compelling.
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I had @jpquinn78.bsky.social on for a Takeover show on Monday.
We chatted about @ucclibrary.bsky.social the role of libraries, his work as Head of UCC Visitor Services, @ucc.bsky.social & what it’s like seeing his books on library shelves.
And of course we talked his music picks
bit.ly/Shush280
We chatted about @ucclibrary.bsky.social the role of libraries, his work as Head of UCC Visitor Services, @ucc.bsky.social & what it’s like seeing his books on library shelves.
And of course we talked his music picks
bit.ly/Shush280
January 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
I had @jpquinn78.bsky.social on for a Takeover show on Monday.
We chatted about @ucclibrary.bsky.social the role of libraries, his work as Head of UCC Visitor Services, @ucc.bsky.social & what it’s like seeing his books on library shelves.
And of course we talked his music picks
bit.ly/Shush280
We chatted about @ucclibrary.bsky.social the role of libraries, his work as Head of UCC Visitor Services, @ucc.bsky.social & what it’s like seeing his books on library shelves.
And of course we talked his music picks
bit.ly/Shush280
I rewatched Blink Twice tonight. I loved it the first time, but on a second viewing—knowing exactly what was happening—I hated it. The ending felt completely different this time. It’s rare for me to go 180 on a movie like this, and not in the good way.
January 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I rewatched Blink Twice tonight. I loved it the first time, but on a second viewing—knowing exactly what was happening—I hated it. The ending felt completely different this time. It’s rare for me to go 180 on a movie like this, and not in the good way.
December 6, 2024 at 10:01 AM
I rarely wear t shirts any more only at home but it so cold at the moment that I am wearing them under my suits. This is tomorrow’s hidden gem. 25 years old and fits great.
November 25, 2024 at 11:43 PM
I rarely wear t shirts any more only at home but it so cold at the moment that I am wearing them under my suits. This is tomorrow’s hidden gem. 25 years old and fits great.
Watching Prison Break for the first time and one of my main takeaways from it is how underrated William Fitchner is as an actor.
November 25, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Watching Prison Break for the first time and one of my main takeaways from it is how underrated William Fitchner is as an actor.
