(Dr) Rena Maguire
@justrena.bsky.social
Archaeologist. Research Fellow. Iron Age and early medieval material culture .Horses and sharp pointy things, mostly. "Ain't nothin' like me - except me" (Raccoon, 2014). Usually optimistic even if cynical. She/her/thon wan. Personal views only
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(Dr) Rena Maguire
@justrena.bsky.social
· Sep 17
Knock Iveagh: Memory and Materiality in a Community Landscape Cover eBook
Edited by Rena Maguire, Veronica Kelly, Arlene Pattison, Anne Harper
Publication date: September, 2025
Pages: 159, 29 images
ISBN 978-615-6696-92-2 Paperback, €31.00
ISBN 97...
trivent-publishing.eu
Here it is.
The newborn book.
My thanks as always to #Trivent Publishing for a beautiful job.
trivent-publishing.eu/home/214-404...
The newborn book.
My thanks as always to #Trivent Publishing for a beautiful job.
trivent-publishing.eu/home/214-404...
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
What is best in life? To connect with as much joy as needed to be able to share it with others; to gladly be the beacon for Gondor's aid; and to seek and destroy the reasons for lamentations caused by the cruel.
November 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
What is best in life? To connect with as much joy as needed to be able to share it with others; to gladly be the beacon for Gondor's aid; and to seek and destroy the reasons for lamentations caused by the cruel.
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
Kenny's Bookshop and Art Gallery in Galway city is celebrating 85 years as a family business this weekend.
Kenny's celebrates 85 years of selling books
Kenny's Bookshop and Art Gallery in Galway city is celebrating 85 years as a family business this weekend.
www.rte.ie
November 29, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Kenny's Bookshop and Art Gallery in Galway city is celebrating 85 years as a family business this weekend.
In the immortal words of Mousse T ....or possibly Austen Powers :P
November 29, 2025 at 10:06 AM
In the immortal words of Mousse T ....or possibly Austen Powers :P
"I got hot sauce in my bag"
Muscular Christianity.
“Wear some headphones, kid. And put your shoes back on”
“Wear some headphones, kid. And put your shoes back on”
November 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
"I got hot sauce in my bag"
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
In a landmark move, countries around the world have adopted international protections for many species of sharks and rays that are widely hunted, some whose parts are used in commercial products like makeup, moisturizers and culinary delicacies.
What new protections will mean for these widely hunted sharks
These sharks and rays are widely hunted, their parts used in commercial products like makeup and moisturizers and in culinary delicacies.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
In a landmark move, countries around the world have adopted international protections for many species of sharks and rays that are widely hunted, some whose parts are used in commercial products like makeup, moisturizers and culinary delicacies.
For me, Ancient Music Ireland playing the Loughnashade horns were the highlight of my night.
Theyre so loud!!! Keep Romans off your lawn with these baddies!
Theyre so loud!!! Keep Romans off your lawn with these baddies!
November 29, 2025 at 8:17 AM
For me, Ancient Music Ireland playing the Loughnashade horns were the highlight of my night.
Theyre so loud!!! Keep Romans off your lawn with these baddies!
Theyre so loud!!! Keep Romans off your lawn with these baddies!
At the venue for the Council British Archaeology awards and i now feel im a terrified undergrad again and dont belong here amidst the great and good so Im hiding in a stairwell.
November 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
At the venue for the Council British Archaeology awards and i now feel im a terrified undergrad again and dont belong here amidst the great and good so Im hiding in a stairwell.
I dont think ive ever seen any presidential Thanksgiving message as bitter, ugly and frankly insane. Those who think thats acceptable or desireable are lost souls.
November 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I dont think ive ever seen any presidential Thanksgiving message as bitter, ugly and frankly insane. Those who think thats acceptable or desireable are lost souls.
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
If you missed all the winners of the Irish Book Awards last night, scroll up through the thread below⤵️
The WINNER of the 2025 Library Association of Ireland Author of the Year is...
@elainefeeney.bsky.social
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
@elainefeeney.bsky.social
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
November 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
If you missed all the winners of the Irish Book Awards last night, scroll up through the thread below⤵️
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
A new book coming this week from the National Museum of Ireland and Wordwell, this really beautiful work on Irish Ceramics by Aisling Molloy.
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
A new book coming this week from the National Museum of Ireland and Wordwell, this really beautiful work on Irish Ceramics by Aisling Molloy.
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
"You seem happier"
Thanks, I deleted all my emails and went to look at birds instead.
Thanks, I deleted all my emails and went to look at birds instead.
November 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
"You seem happier"
Thanks, I deleted all my emails and went to look at birds instead.
Thanks, I deleted all my emails and went to look at birds instead.
Christ almighty, but the right are permanently wrong
St Francis be like...
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Christ almighty, but the right are permanently wrong
Only genetically( mostly) Scottish, and even I know Nov 30!
NEW: A national survey has revealed that almost four in 10 Scots are unable to identify the date of St Andrew’s Day
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
November 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Only genetically( mostly) Scottish, and even I know Nov 30!
Obviously we dont do Thanksgiving here, but I'll tell you what - I'm mad thankful for knowing so many of you on here. I'm also thankful for doing what I love, even if the pay is awful lol
November 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Obviously we dont do Thanksgiving here, but I'll tell you what - I'm mad thankful for knowing so many of you on here. I'm also thankful for doing what I love, even if the pay is awful lol
Its always nice to see the actual hard copy !
November 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Its always nice to see the actual hard copy !
Wow this is clever!
What do you get when you mix the best selling single of the king of pop with the lately departed queen of MAGA?
This is what we get: a parody of Billie Jean about #mtg #maga #marjorietaylorgreene 🎶🕺
youtu.be/Xr0_HN9KNCs
This is what we get: a parody of Billie Jean about #mtg #maga #marjorietaylorgreene 🎶🕺
youtu.be/Xr0_HN9KNCs
"MTG Has Broken Cover" - Marsh Family parody of "Billie Jean" by MJ about Marjorie Taylor Greene
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Wow this is clever!
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
18 months ago University of Galway was honouring Palestinian human rights defender Shawan Jabarin of Al-Haq with a distinguished alumni award.
Now honorary doctorates are being refused because of ongoing links between the University and the complicit Technion Institute.
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
Now honorary doctorates are being refused because of ongoing links between the University and the complicit Technion Institute.
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
Third person refuses doctorate from University of Galway
A third person has turned down an honorary doctorate that was due to be conferred by the University of Galway, at a ceremony tomorrow.
www.rte.ie
November 27, 2025 at 9:05 AM
18 months ago University of Galway was honouring Palestinian human rights defender Shawan Jabarin of Al-Haq with a distinguished alumni award.
Now honorary doctorates are being refused because of ongoing links between the University and the complicit Technion Institute.
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
Now honorary doctorates are being refused because of ongoing links between the University and the complicit Technion Institute.
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
Today i unfriended someone on social media who was relishing a trip to Israel. I had tried to be adult and listen to their terfystuff, but this was a step too far. :(
November 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Today i unfriended someone on social media who was relishing a trip to Israel. I had tried to be adult and listen to their terfystuff, but this was a step too far. :(
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
You can say "I'm not political" and kid yourself that that will keep the boots of the tyrant's thugs off your neck.
But those who are not interested in politics learn sooner or later that politics is nevertheless interested in them.
But those who are not interested in politics learn sooner or later that politics is nevertheless interested in them.
November 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
You can say "I'm not political" and kid yourself that that will keep the boots of the tyrant's thugs off your neck.
But those who are not interested in politics learn sooner or later that politics is nevertheless interested in them.
But those who are not interested in politics learn sooner or later that politics is nevertheless interested in them.
Reposted by (Dr) Rena Maguire
idiot guy: i'm like the wolf i'm stalking my prey alone through the forest and being raw as fuck even if i'm in a group i'm the alpha
actual wolf: i love my friends so much!!! i love to romp and kiss my bros and work together as a family <3 awooo etc etc have you seen the puppies oh my god come see
actual wolf: i love my friends so much!!! i love to romp and kiss my bros and work together as a family <3 awooo etc etc have you seen the puppies oh my god come see
November 26, 2025 at 2:17 AM
idiot guy: i'm like the wolf i'm stalking my prey alone through the forest and being raw as fuck even if i'm in a group i'm the alpha
actual wolf: i love my friends so much!!! i love to romp and kiss my bros and work together as a family <3 awooo etc etc have you seen the puppies oh my god come see
actual wolf: i love my friends so much!!! i love to romp and kiss my bros and work together as a family <3 awooo etc etc have you seen the puppies oh my god come see
All my marking is now done.
Bled out, in a happy way. My class were dazzling little stars, each and all.
And im wondering how many Xmas stockings in Munster will have @aidanosullivan.bsky.social et als White Book 2nd edition in them! The library copies obviously took a battering lol
Bled out, in a happy way. My class were dazzling little stars, each and all.
And im wondering how many Xmas stockings in Munster will have @aidanosullivan.bsky.social et als White Book 2nd edition in them! The library copies obviously took a battering lol
November 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM
All my marking is now done.
Bled out, in a happy way. My class were dazzling little stars, each and all.
And im wondering how many Xmas stockings in Munster will have @aidanosullivan.bsky.social et als White Book 2nd edition in them! The library copies obviously took a battering lol
Bled out, in a happy way. My class were dazzling little stars, each and all.
And im wondering how many Xmas stockings in Munster will have @aidanosullivan.bsky.social et als White Book 2nd edition in them! The library copies obviously took a battering lol
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
This could be interesting. Messy but interesting....
This could be interesting. Messy but interesting....
November 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
This could be interesting. Messy but interesting....
This could be interesting. Messy but interesting....
Limerick would like you to know its well and ready for the festive season.
November 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Limerick would like you to know its well and ready for the festive season.
When thr kindest of ladies youve been staying with has left a hot water bottle in your bed on your return from the wilds of North Munster. And you have a mini teensy Xmas tree as a bedside lamp.
Felt like i was 8 again
Felt like i was 8 again
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
When thr kindest of ladies youve been staying with has left a hot water bottle in your bed on your return from the wilds of North Munster. And you have a mini teensy Xmas tree as a bedside lamp.
Felt like i was 8 again
Felt like i was 8 again