Mary O'Donnell
@maryodonnell.bsky.social
Fiction & poetry, I participate in lit fests & conferences. New short story collection 'WALKING GHOSTS' (Mercier). NO SLEAZY DMs!
The tarot card accompanies every copy of my short story collection 'Walking Ghosts'--a genius move by @mercierpress.bsky.social who realise that in these times we need to copperfasten Strength @epoquepress.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social Lads n ladies, charge the batteries & tell wild tales!
November 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The tarot card accompanies every copy of my short story collection 'Walking Ghosts'--a genius move by @mercierpress.bsky.social who realise that in these times we need to copperfasten Strength @epoquepress.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social Lads n ladies, charge the batteries & tell wild tales!
Readers Polina Cosgrave, Sean Lysaght, curator/organiser @jacqbetula.bsky.social & self at the wonderful Circling the Square Festival last night in The Source Arts Centre, Thurles...and there's more tomorrow!
November 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Readers Polina Cosgrave, Sean Lysaght, curator/organiser @jacqbetula.bsky.social & self at the wonderful Circling the Square Festival last night in The Source Arts Centre, Thurles...and there's more tomorrow!
Coming up this Halloween weekend, and I'm delighted to take part. . .
October 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Coming up this Halloween weekend, and I'm delighted to take part. . .
The Storms Journal issue V just arrived! Thanks to @eatthestorms.com Delighted to contribute!
October 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Storms Journal issue V just arrived! Thanks to @eatthestorms.com Delighted to contribute!
First dark evening as everything gathers in and the curtain between Here and the other Here thins once again. Happy Samhain! @epoquepress.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
First dark evening as everything gathers in and the curtain between Here and the other Here thins once again. Happy Samhain! @epoquepress.bsky.social
@munsterlitcentre.bsky.social Super Cork International Short Story Festival running again with its usual style and international as well as local flavour. Delighted to read my work there @mercierpress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
@munsterlitcentre.bsky.social Super Cork International Short Story Festival running again with its usual style and international as well as local flavour. Delighted to read my work there @mercierpress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social
The Aosdána General Assembly took place yesterday, and here's a shot of some of the gathering who attended this all island, inclusive affiliation of artists from many disciplines. Thanks to the Registrar and Asst Registrar for heading up the day long occasion @aosda.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The Aosdána General Assembly took place yesterday, and here's a shot of some of the gathering who attended this all island, inclusive affiliation of artists from many disciplines. Thanks to the Registrar and Asst Registrar for heading up the day long occasion @aosda.bsky.social
On Sundsy Miscellany @sundaymiscellany.bsky.social tomorrow! Thanks to producer Sarah Binchy
August 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
On Sundsy Miscellany @sundaymiscellany.bsky.social tomorrow! Thanks to producer Sarah Binchy
And from reviewer @lorrainecourtney.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM
And from reviewer @lorrainecourtney.bsky.social
In the Sunday Independent today. With thanks to Lorraine Courtney! @lorrainecourtney.bsky.social
July 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
In the Sunday Independent today. With thanks to Lorraine Courtney! @lorrainecourtney.bsky.social
I'll be speaking about my short stories on Arena @rtearena tonight @writing.ie @julianday.bsky.social @irishstudiesshu.bsky.social @speccoll-kuleuven.bsky.social @wakeforest.bsky.social @booksireland.bsky.social @marycostello.bsky.social @mercierpress.bsky.social
July 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I'll be speaking about my short stories on Arena @rtearena tonight @writing.ie @julianday.bsky.social @irishstudiesshu.bsky.social @speccoll-kuleuven.bsky.social @wakeforest.bsky.social @booksireland.bsky.social @marycostello.bsky.social @mercierpress.bsky.social
Friday night, United Artists Club, I'm giving a reading from my short story collection WALKING GHOSTS & being interviewed by woman-about-town and superb poet Enda Wyley @mercierpress.bsky.social @writing.ie @molimuseum.bsky.social @lcollins232.bsky.social @thestinging.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Friday night, United Artists Club, I'm giving a reading from my short story collection WALKING GHOSTS & being interviewed by woman-about-town and superb poet Enda Wyley @mercierpress.bsky.social @writing.ie @molimuseum.bsky.social @lcollins232.bsky.social @thestinging.bsky.social
What outstanding news! Eilis Ni Dhuibhne new Laureate fir Fuction!
July 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
What outstanding news! Eilis Ni Dhuibhne new Laureate fir Fuction!
Wexford Dog Days of July
July 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Wexford Dog Days of July
All welcome at Dublin's United Artists Club, July 26th, when I'll be interviewed by the talented writer/poet Enda Wyley and will also give a reading. Free event. Summery readings, future dystopia, and luck or misfortune in love! @mercierpress.bsky.social @writing.ie @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
All welcome at Dublin's United Artists Club, July 26th, when I'll be interviewed by the talented writer/poet Enda Wyley and will also give a reading. Free event. Summery readings, future dystopia, and luck or misfortune in love! @mercierpress.bsky.social @writing.ie @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
More reasons to stay in Ireland in July and August. No queuing for culture in 40C temps. Just this.
July 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM
More reasons to stay in Ireland in July and August. No queuing for culture in 40C temps. Just this.
Cullenstown Strand, where the river pushes into the sea
July 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Cullenstown Strand, where the river pushes into the sea
A poem set on the south Wexford coast
June 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A poem set on the south Wexford coast
And a happy Midsummer night to us all! 🌙 #laphraoigwhiskey
June 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
And a happy Midsummer night to us all! 🌙 #laphraoigwhiskey
I attended the launch of @davidbrennan.bsky.social lsunch in @Winding_Stairs Bookshop last night. A brilliant occasion to set this highly original novel off into the ethers! @epoquepress.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I attended the launch of @davidbrennan.bsky.social lsunch in @Winding_Stairs Bookshop last night. A brilliant occasion to set this highly original novel off into the ethers! @epoquepress.bsky.social
My new short story collection, plus the review header . . . #WALKINGGHOSTS @mercierpress.bsky.social @univie.ac.at @thelondonmagazine.bsky.social @writersweek.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
My new short story collection, plus the review header . . . #WALKINGGHOSTS @mercierpress.bsky.social @univie.ac.at @thelondonmagazine.bsky.social @writersweek.bsky.social
BANSHEE issue 19 is out. I'm thrilled to have an essay in there. With thanks to editor @mollyhenningsen.bsky.social and all the b'shees!
May 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM
BANSHEE issue 19 is out. I'm thrilled to have an essay in there. With thanks to editor @mollyhenningsen.bsky.social and all the b'shees!
It's called 'Walking Ghosts!
May 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It's called 'Walking Ghosts!
My short story collection was launched last night in Hodges Figgis and it was jammers. So grateful to Dee at @mercierpress.bsky.social Prof Paul Delaney TCD, cousins, friends, writer troopers like me, Marc Gijsemans for pics and Alice of @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
My short story collection was launched last night in Hodges Figgis and it was jammers. So grateful to Dee at @mercierpress.bsky.social Prof Paul Delaney TCD, cousins, friends, writer troopers like me, Marc Gijsemans for pics and Alice of @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social