Martin Conneely
@martinconneely.bsky.social
My life is based on a true story. West Galway once, Waterford for a while, Dublin for decades. Today is my favourite day.
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A German version of “the early bird catches the worm” translates to “the morning hour has gold in its mouth.” A Czech version is “he who does not laze around, gets the greens.” But my favourite is the French “the first cow to the meadow licks up all the dew” (imo, a vache improvement on the others).
December 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
A German version of “the early bird catches the worm” translates to “the morning hour has gold in its mouth.” A Czech version is “he who does not laze around, gets the greens.” But my favourite is the French “the first cow to the meadow licks up all the dew” (imo, a vache improvement on the others).
AGM 1 April 2026.
December 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
AGM 1 April 2026.
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It's true! Julia Roberts will be narrating Leonard and Hungry Paul.
She read the book when it came out and her agent got in touch to say she really liked it. But I never thought things would go this far.
Delighted.
www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
She read the book when it came out and her agent got in touch to say she really liked it. But I never thought things would go this far.
Delighted.
www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
Julia Roberts to narrate new BBC series Leonard and Hungry Paul
The feel-good series follows two board-gaming friends in their thirties who meander through leafy suburban life finding solace in their quiet routines
www.bbc.com
August 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
It's true! Julia Roberts will be narrating Leonard and Hungry Paul.
She read the book when it came out and her agent got in touch to say she really liked it. But I never thought things would go this far.
Delighted.
www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
She read the book when it came out and her agent got in touch to say she really liked it. But I never thought things would go this far.
Delighted.
www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
August 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Do join us this Sunday evening for the online launch of A Crumpled Swan by @davidcollard.bsky.social
Good time guaranteed – and yes, that's legally binding.
Details 👇
Good time guaranteed – and yes, that's legally binding.
Details 👇
An invitation to my online book launch this Sunday, 17th August at 7pm BST. If you aren't already invited and would like to join the gathering please let me have your full name and email address via my contact details here: davidjcollard.wixsite.com/my-site
August 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Do join us this Sunday evening for the online launch of A Crumpled Swan by @davidcollard.bsky.social
Good time guaranteed – and yes, that's legally binding.
Details 👇
Good time guaranteed – and yes, that's legally binding.
Details 👇
Quote this with a book you read way too young that explains why you are the way you are.
August 13, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Quote this with a book you read way too young that explains why you are the way you are.
What better way to celebrate the immaculate Conception.
It’s been a joy working with Dave Long, ex-Into Paradise on this 4 track EP.
Released this Friday 15th August.
The ‘Sentimental Tourists’ will be released through Bandcamp only.
Follow here to be notified when it’s out: thesentimentaltourists.bandcamp.com
Released this Friday 15th August.
The ‘Sentimental Tourists’ will be released through Bandcamp only.
Follow here to be notified when it’s out: thesentimentaltourists.bandcamp.com
thesentimentaltourists.bandcamp.com
August 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
What better way to celebrate the immaculate Conception.
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A tombstone in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, photographed by Andy Darby.
Note the border inscription.
Note the border inscription.
August 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A tombstone in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, photographed by Andy Darby.
Note the border inscription.
Note the border inscription.
Sorry to see Declan O'Driscoll has deactivated his account. That's a quarter of the people whose posts I always checked out gone.
Must remember to include restoration of good-Twitter on my Christmas present list.
Must remember to include restoration of good-Twitter on my Christmas present list.
August 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Sorry to see Declan O'Driscoll has deactivated his account. That's a quarter of the people whose posts I always checked out gone.
Must remember to include restoration of good-Twitter on my Christmas present list.
Must remember to include restoration of good-Twitter on my Christmas present list.
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Day one of my 48 hour Hunger Strike in support of the Sameer Project. Please share and support if you can. More info on Insta.
chuffed.org/project/help...
chuffed.org/project/help...
July 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Day one of my 48 hour Hunger Strike in support of the Sameer Project. Please share and support if you can. More info on Insta.
chuffed.org/project/help...
chuffed.org/project/help...
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Hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoyed taking part in it.
There’s a new episode waiting for you! This week we speak to @ronanhession.bsky.social, author of Leonard and Hungry Paul, Panenka and Ghost Mountain about The Notebook Trilogy by Ágota Kristóf, a book best described as ‘a book for anybody but not for everybody’. 📚💙
open.spotify.com/episode/6Bh6...
open.spotify.com/episode/6Bh6...
Rónán Hession thinks you should read The Notebook Trilogy
I Think You Should Read · Episode
open.spotify.com
July 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoyed taking part in it.
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I now have TWO Substacks, one in English and an evil twin in Irish. You can subscribe to either for free, or both if you are insane enough
Gaeilge: naoise2.substack.com
English: naoise.substack.com
Gaeilge: naoise2.substack.com
English: naoise.substack.com
May 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I now have TWO Substacks, one in English and an evil twin in Irish. You can subscribe to either for free, or both if you are insane enough
Gaeilge: naoise2.substack.com
English: naoise.substack.com
Gaeilge: naoise2.substack.com
English: naoise.substack.com
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"Read the Gaza poem by a Cork writer that featured on the Irish Examiner's front page" @williamwallwriter.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Read the Gaza poem by a Cork writer that featured on the Irish Examiner's front page
'Eyeless in Gaza' by Cork writer William Wall was featured on the front page of Wednesday's paper
www.irishexaminer.com
June 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
"Read the Gaza poem by a Cork writer that featured on the Irish Examiner's front page" @williamwallwriter.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
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Bloomsday tomorrow. The perfect gift? www.saggingmeniscus.com/catalog/mult...
Multiple Joyce | Sagging Meniscus Press
www.saggingmeniscus.com
June 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Bloomsday tomorrow. The perfect gift? www.saggingmeniscus.com/catalog/mult...
Hate to miss them, but geography won't allow.
This week in Dublin!
Thursday 12th www.hodgesfiggis.ie/events
Friday 13th jamesjoyce.ie/events/his-a...
Thursday 12th www.hodgesfiggis.ie/events
Friday 13th jamesjoyce.ie/events/his-a...
June 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Hate to miss them, but geography won't allow.
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An engrossing search for understanding and meaning in a single, brilliant poem. A Crumpled Swan is a thoughtful and irrefutable demonstration of the power of art. DC is such a knowledgeable and companionable writer.
Published by @saggingmeniscus.bsky.social
Published by @saggingmeniscus.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
An engrossing search for understanding and meaning in a single, brilliant poem. A Crumpled Swan is a thoughtful and irrefutable demonstration of the power of art. DC is such a knowledgeable and companionable writer.
Published by @saggingmeniscus.bsky.social
Published by @saggingmeniscus.bsky.social
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Really enjoyed it. @foggynotions has certainly increased the sum total of human happiness. It would be good, before the money runs out, for @artscouncilireland.bsky.social to fund even a one-off issue of the Foggy Notions magazine (Christmas special?)
This is a lovely radio doc about how a young Leagues O'Toole grew up to be @foggynotions.bsky.social, with all the side jobs and interests that brought. Seamlessly produced by Ray Cuddihy who worked his magic in the background and added perfect musical interludes.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Routes
Writer, promoter and listener, Leagues O'Toole. We follow his travails from a music-obsessed kid, through the independent record shops, to the back-bars and venues of Dublin
www.rte.ie
May 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Really enjoyed it. @foggynotions has certainly increased the sum total of human happiness. It would be good, before the money runs out, for @artscouncilireland.bsky.social to fund even a one-off issue of the Foggy Notions magazine (Christmas special?)
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Paint-splash Ireland.
April 18, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Paint-splash Ireland.
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If you're in Dublin on Friday 13th June please join me and some very special guests for an evening of Joyce-aligned Dada cavortings. Music, poetry, performance, readings and a climax involving noisy audience participation. All welcome - not just Joyceans
www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/event/his-ar...
www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/event/his-ar...
His Art Belongs to Dada: A Joycean Cabaret - Bloomsday Festival
Kick off The Bloomsday Festival weekend celebrations at The James Joyce Centre on Friday, June 13th at 7pm with a Joyce-themed cabaret of readings, performance, music and natter, hosted by author Davi...
www.bloomsdayfestival.ie
May 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
If you're in Dublin on Friday 13th June please join me and some very special guests for an evening of Joyce-aligned Dada cavortings. Music, poetry, performance, readings and a climax involving noisy audience participation. All welcome - not just Joyceans
www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/event/his-ar...
www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/event/his-ar...
@jacqbetula.bsky.social As is often the case, an interesting window display at Charlie Byrne's bookshop today
April 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
@jacqbetula.bsky.social As is often the case, an interesting window display at Charlie Byrne's bookshop today