Michael Waldron
@michaelwaldron.bsky.social
PhD | Curator @crawfordartgallery.bsky.social | Deputy Chair, Sample-Studios | Not the MCU guy | Art, literature, collections, diversity… oh and cats. #TransLivesMatter 🏳️⚧️ He/him 🏳️🌈🇪🇺🇮🇪
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Pinching myself to be a very small part of The Routledge Companion to Irish Art, a remarkable new volume that will enrich the field of Irish art history for years to come. Deepest thanks to the brilliant, patient, and supportive editors, Fionna Barber and Fintan Cullen. Maith sibh!
The last of this season’s Talks Series at St Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny takes place on Thursday evening.
Following my talk on #HarryClarke last week, Evan Connon will speak on “Fragments of Faith: Conservation of Ireland’s Stained-Glass Legacy”
www.stcanicescathedral.ie/event/fragme...
Following my talk on #HarryClarke last week, Evan Connon will speak on “Fragments of Faith: Conservation of Ireland’s Stained-Glass Legacy”
www.stcanicescathedral.ie/event/fragme...
Fragments of Faith: Conservation of Ireland’s Stained-Glass Legacy - St. Canice Cathedral And Round Tower
In this talk, we will lift the veil on the meticulous craft of stained-glass restoration, exploring the challenges of conservation, the stories embedded in the details, and the enduring legacy of stai...
www.stcanicescathedral.ie
November 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The last of this season’s Talks Series at St Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny takes place on Thursday evening.
Following my talk on #HarryClarke last week, Evan Connon will speak on “Fragments of Faith: Conservation of Ireland’s Stained-Glass Legacy”
www.stcanicescathedral.ie/event/fragme...
Following my talk on #HarryClarke last week, Evan Connon will speak on “Fragments of Faith: Conservation of Ireland’s Stained-Glass Legacy”
www.stcanicescathedral.ie/event/fragme...
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On this November afternoon, we are taking a moment to reflect on Potato Diggers in the West, a highly atmospheric work by Charles MacIver Grierson that beautifully captures the late autumn light and intensity of the setting sun.
#CrawfordArtGallery #IrishArtist #AutumnVibes #IrishArtists
#CrawfordArtGallery #IrishArtist #AutumnVibes #IrishArtists
November 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
On this November afternoon, we are taking a moment to reflect on Potato Diggers in the West, a highly atmospheric work by Charles MacIver Grierson that beautifully captures the late autumn light and intensity of the setting sun.
#CrawfordArtGallery #IrishArtist #AutumnVibes #IrishArtists
#CrawfordArtGallery #IrishArtist #AutumnVibes #IrishArtists
Dr J. A. “Gus” Ryan died #onthisday in 1974, the day before President Erskine H. Childers.
He was Director of the Cork Blood Bank and my grandfather, although his early death meant I never got to meet him. He is still spoken of with such love and admiration.
He was Director of the Cork Blood Bank and my grandfather, although his early death meant I never got to meet him. He is still spoken of with such love and admiration.
November 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Dr J. A. “Gus” Ryan died #onthisday in 1974, the day before President Erskine H. Childers.
He was Director of the Cork Blood Bank and my grandfather, although his early death meant I never got to meet him. He is still spoken of with such love and admiration.
He was Director of the Cork Blood Bank and my grandfather, although his early death meant I never got to meet him. He is still spoken of with such love and admiration.
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Wallace Saaty's interior art for Laurence Manning's "The Living Galaxy" in Wonder Stories (September 1934). The story contains a very early reference to a generation ship.
#scifi #sciencefiction #art #artist
#scifi #sciencefiction #art #artist
November 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Wallace Saaty's interior art for Laurence Manning's "The Living Galaxy" in Wonder Stories (September 1934). The story contains a very early reference to a generation ship.
#scifi #sciencefiction #art #artist
#scifi #sciencefiction #art #artist
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'A Tavern Brawl.' (c1953) James Fitton often captured human behaviour at its most unguarded: the awkward, the humorous, the slightly chaotic, people as they are, not as they pretend to be, quibbling, laughing, drinking, drifting, or something a little more physical.
November 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
'A Tavern Brawl.' (c1953) James Fitton often captured human behaviour at its most unguarded: the awkward, the humorous, the slightly chaotic, people as they are, not as they pretend to be, quibbling, laughing, drinking, drifting, or something a little more physical.
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Join us online for this year’s Breandán Ó Buachalla Lecture, organised with the support of @nlireland.bsky.social. The lecture, “The harp and the harper in Classical Irish Poetry” will be given by Dr Deirdre Nic Chárthaigh. Registration now open
www.nli.ie/exhibitions-...
www.nli.ie/exhibitions-...
Binn gotha na dtéad
The harp and the harper in Classical Irish Poetry
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November 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Join us online for this year’s Breandán Ó Buachalla Lecture, organised with the support of @nlireland.bsky.social. The lecture, “The harp and the harper in Classical Irish Poetry” will be given by Dr Deirdre Nic Chárthaigh. Registration now open
www.nli.ie/exhibitions-...
www.nli.ie/exhibitions-...
Well, here we are.
Bishop Lucey Park has reopened after a two-year closure and redesign. And it’s very good to have this space available again.
I’m trying very hard to find the positives (there are some), but overall it is a sad failure for the public and for urban green space in Cork.
Bishop Lucey Park has reopened after a two-year closure and redesign. And it’s very good to have this space available again.
I’m trying very hard to find the positives (there are some), but overall it is a sad failure for the public and for urban green space in Cork.
November 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Well, here we are.
Bishop Lucey Park has reopened after a two-year closure and redesign. And it’s very good to have this space available again.
I’m trying very hard to find the positives (there are some), but overall it is a sad failure for the public and for urban green space in Cork.
Bishop Lucey Park has reopened after a two-year closure and redesign. And it’s very good to have this space available again.
I’m trying very hard to find the positives (there are some), but overall it is a sad failure for the public and for urban green space in Cork.
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Born #OnThisDay in 1738 was astronomer William Herschel FRS. Amongst his discoveries were the planet Uranus and its moons Titania and Oberon. Find out more about the work of William, his sister Caroline, and the Herschel astronomy dynasty: https://bit.ly/4oJ8FGn
November 15, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Born #OnThisDay in 1738 was astronomer William Herschel FRS. Amongst his discoveries were the planet Uranus and its moons Titania and Oberon. Find out more about the work of William, his sister Caroline, and the Herschel astronomy dynasty: https://bit.ly/4oJ8FGn
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#TodayInQueerHistory
November 15 (2018)
SOLD!
David Hockney's Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) sells for an eye-watering $90.3 million. It's the highest selling painting by a living artist so far!
November 15 (2018)
SOLD!
David Hockney's Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) sells for an eye-watering $90.3 million. It's the highest selling painting by a living artist so far!
November 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
#TodayInQueerHistory
November 15 (2018)
SOLD!
David Hockney's Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) sells for an eye-watering $90.3 million. It's the highest selling painting by a living artist so far!
November 15 (2018)
SOLD!
David Hockney's Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) sells for an eye-watering $90.3 million. It's the highest selling painting by a living artist so far!
Arts minister says work is ‘a once-in-a-multi-generation investment’
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
New €93m estimate for Crawford Gallery redevelopment is less than originally forecast
Arts minister says work is 'a once-in-a-multi-generation investment' as Cabinet also hears proposal for aid for victims of recent Cork flooding
www.irishexaminer.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Arts minister says work is ‘a once-in-a-multi-generation investment’
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
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Today we’re spotlighting A Holy Place of the Druids or Grave of a Chieftain.
Edith Somerville employs a limited colour palette for this undated work of Drombeg Stone Circle. Also known as ‘The Druid’s Altar’, Drombeg is oriented towards the setting sun on the Winter Solstice.
#CrawfordArtGallery
Edith Somerville employs a limited colour palette for this undated work of Drombeg Stone Circle. Also known as ‘The Druid’s Altar’, Drombeg is oriented towards the setting sun on the Winter Solstice.
#CrawfordArtGallery
November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Today we’re spotlighting A Holy Place of the Druids or Grave of a Chieftain.
Edith Somerville employs a limited colour palette for this undated work of Drombeg Stone Circle. Also known as ‘The Druid’s Altar’, Drombeg is oriented towards the setting sun on the Winter Solstice.
#CrawfordArtGallery
Edith Somerville employs a limited colour palette for this undated work of Drombeg Stone Circle. Also known as ‘The Druid’s Altar’, Drombeg is oriented towards the setting sun on the Winter Solstice.
#CrawfordArtGallery
For anyone in Kilkenny this Thursday evening, I’m giving a talk at 6:30pm in St Canice’s Cathedral.
“Harry Clarke: Imagining the Sacred and Profane”
Would love to see you there!
Further details here: www.stcanicescathedral.ie/event/harry-...
“Harry Clarke: Imagining the Sacred and Profane”
Would love to see you there!
Further details here: www.stcanicescathedral.ie/event/harry-...
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
For anyone in Kilkenny this Thursday evening, I’m giving a talk at 6:30pm in St Canice’s Cathedral.
“Harry Clarke: Imagining the Sacred and Profane”
Would love to see you there!
Further details here: www.stcanicescathedral.ie/event/harry-...
“Harry Clarke: Imagining the Sacred and Profane”
Would love to see you there!
Further details here: www.stcanicescathedral.ie/event/harry-...
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✨Additional Tours Added!✨
Crawford Art Gallery has added more dates and time slots to our Crawford Uncovered Tours, including an evening tour in support of Cork City Council's Night Time Economy.
Click the link below to book yours before they are gone!
#CrawfordArtGallery #CrawfordUncovered
Crawford Art Gallery has added more dates and time slots to our Crawford Uncovered Tours, including an evening tour in support of Cork City Council's Night Time Economy.
Click the link below to book yours before they are gone!
#CrawfordArtGallery #CrawfordUncovered
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
✨Additional Tours Added!✨
Crawford Art Gallery has added more dates and time slots to our Crawford Uncovered Tours, including an evening tour in support of Cork City Council's Night Time Economy.
Click the link below to book yours before they are gone!
#CrawfordArtGallery #CrawfordUncovered
Crawford Art Gallery has added more dates and time slots to our Crawford Uncovered Tours, including an evening tour in support of Cork City Council's Night Time Economy.
Click the link below to book yours before they are gone!
#CrawfordArtGallery #CrawfordUncovered
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President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina were greeted by cheers and gifted roses as they left Áras an Uachtaráin for the last time.
A guard of honour was formed by members of the Sanctuary Runners who wanted to show their appreciation for his support.
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A guard of honour was formed by members of the Sanctuary Runners who wanted to show their appreciation for his support.
jrnl.ie/6870482
President Higgins and wife Sabina given roses and cheered as they leave Áras for the final time
President Higgins was late departing as he and his wife Sabina wanted to ring the peace bell one last time.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina were greeted by cheers and gifted roses as they left Áras an Uachtaráin for the last time.
A guard of honour was formed by members of the Sanctuary Runners who wanted to show their appreciation for his support.
jrnl.ie/6870482
A guard of honour was formed by members of the Sanctuary Runners who wanted to show their appreciation for his support.
jrnl.ie/6870482
Throwback to Slógadh ‘93 when I met – and played – the man who would be the ninth Uachtarán na hÉireann.
What an exemplary president Michael D. Higgins has been, reminding us that the peoples of Ireland represent a diverse and vibrant culture with unlimited potential.
Míle buíochas agus beir bua!
What an exemplary president Michael D. Higgins has been, reminding us that the peoples of Ireland represent a diverse and vibrant culture with unlimited potential.
Míle buíochas agus beir bua!
November 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Throwback to Slógadh ‘93 when I met – and played – the man who would be the ninth Uachtarán na hÉireann.
What an exemplary president Michael D. Higgins has been, reminding us that the peoples of Ireland represent a diverse and vibrant culture with unlimited potential.
Míle buíochas agus beir bua!
What an exemplary president Michael D. Higgins has been, reminding us that the peoples of Ireland represent a diverse and vibrant culture with unlimited potential.
Míle buíochas agus beir bua!
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Is mian le foireann agus comhaltaí boird Ghailearaí Ealaíne Crawford comhghairdeas ó chroí a chur in iúl don Uachtarán Micheál D. Ó hUigín agus é ar a lá deireanach in oifig agus míle buíochas as a thiomantas do na healaíona le blianta fada. Ba mhór an onóir dúinn...
@president.ie
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@president.ie
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November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Is mian le foireann agus comhaltaí boird Ghailearaí Ealaíne Crawford comhghairdeas ó chroí a chur in iúl don Uachtarán Micheál D. Ó hUigín agus é ar a lá deireanach in oifig agus míle buíochas as a thiomantas do na healaíona le blianta fada. Ba mhór an onóir dúinn...
@president.ie
(1/3)
@president.ie
(1/3)
Despite persistent rain, Clonakilty Samhain Parade was an absolute delight of creativity this evening as we shift towards shorter, darker days. And there among the brilliance was a beautiful tribute to Manchán Magan.
Comhghairdeas mór to Geata Arts and all the participants 🦉
Comhghairdeas mór to Geata Arts and all the participants 🦉
November 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Despite persistent rain, Clonakilty Samhain Parade was an absolute delight of creativity this evening as we shift towards shorter, darker days. And there among the brilliance was a beautiful tribute to Manchán Magan.
Comhghairdeas mór to Geata Arts and all the participants 🦉
Comhghairdeas mór to Geata Arts and all the participants 🦉
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Today we’re embracing those autumn colours with Walter Osborne’s ‘A November Morning’. The rich, warm colours and hazy, sunny skies of this late-Impressionist landscape perfectly encapsulate the coziness of the season. We can practically hear the crunching leaves! 🍂
#CrawfordArtGallery #AutumnVibes
#CrawfordArtGallery #AutumnVibes
November 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Today we’re embracing those autumn colours with Walter Osborne’s ‘A November Morning’. The rich, warm colours and hazy, sunny skies of this late-Impressionist landscape perfectly encapsulate the coziness of the season. We can practically hear the crunching leaves! 🍂
#CrawfordArtGallery #AutumnVibes
#CrawfordArtGallery #AutumnVibes
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Died #Onthisday 1939 #WestCork born Ralph A. Sampson, astronomer & mathematician. The lunar crater Sampson is called after him, 1.5 km in diameter, it's located near the central part of the Imbrium Basin. dib.ie/biography/sa...
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Died #Onthisday 1939 #WestCork born Ralph A. Sampson, astronomer & mathematician. The lunar crater Sampson is called after him, 1.5 km in diameter, it's located near the central part of the Imbrium Basin. dib.ie/biography/sa...
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This is a disastrous move. RTE's documentary-makers in both radio and TV are held in very high esteem all over the globe, and to shutter the in-house TV unit is as stupid as it is short-sighted.
RTÉ confirms move to wind down inhouse documentary unit
RTÉ confirms move to wind down inhouse documentary unit
Unions criticise decision to ‘dramatically increase commercialisation’ via outsourcing
www.irishtimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
This is a disastrous move. RTE's documentary-makers in both radio and TV are held in very high esteem all over the globe, and to shutter the in-house TV unit is as stupid as it is short-sighted.
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Join us as our doors re-open for rare, behind-the-scenes tours before our transformation. Step into empty galleries, learn the mysteries of the building, explore spaces usually unseen, and hear personal stories from the people who know this building best - our staff.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Join us as our doors re-open for rare, behind-the-scenes tours before our transformation. Step into empty galleries, learn the mysteries of the building, explore spaces usually unseen, and hear personal stories from the people who know this building best - our staff.
More ⬇️
More ⬇️
Excited to welcome visitors (temporarily) back to @crawfordartgallery.bsky.social for staff-led behind-the-scenes tours of the empty building!
Crawford Uncovered from 25 November. Reserve your free ticket: crawfordartgallery.ie/crawford-unc...
Crawford Uncovered from 25 November. Reserve your free ticket: crawfordartgallery.ie/crawford-unc...
November 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Excited to welcome visitors (temporarily) back to @crawfordartgallery.bsky.social for staff-led behind-the-scenes tours of the empty building!
Crawford Uncovered from 25 November. Reserve your free ticket: crawfordartgallery.ie/crawford-unc...
Crawford Uncovered from 25 November. Reserve your free ticket: crawfordartgallery.ie/crawford-unc...
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Happy Birthday to the European Convention on Human Rights, which has helped to protect #OurRightsAndFreedoms for 75 years.
Here are more than 200 examples, from across the continent👇
🔗 www.coe.int/ECHR
There are thousands more.
#ECHR #ECHR75 @coe.int @echr.coe.int
Here are more than 200 examples, from across the continent👇
🔗 www.coe.int/ECHR
There are thousands more.
#ECHR #ECHR75 @coe.int @echr.coe.int
November 4, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Happy Birthday to the European Convention on Human Rights, which has helped to protect #OurRightsAndFreedoms for 75 years.
Here are more than 200 examples, from across the continent👇
🔗 www.coe.int/ECHR
There are thousands more.
#ECHR #ECHR75 @coe.int @echr.coe.int
Here are more than 200 examples, from across the continent👇
🔗 www.coe.int/ECHR
There are thousands more.
#ECHR #ECHR75 @coe.int @echr.coe.int
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Today is World Jellyfish Day!
So of course we’re taking a look at Jellyfish Lake by Dorothy Cross, which was filmed in an isolated lake in Micronesia where millions of golden jellyfish migrate across the lake daily.
#CrawfordArtGallery #WorldJellyFishDay
So of course we’re taking a look at Jellyfish Lake by Dorothy Cross, which was filmed in an isolated lake in Micronesia where millions of golden jellyfish migrate across the lake daily.
#CrawfordArtGallery #WorldJellyFishDay
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Today is World Jellyfish Day!
So of course we’re taking a look at Jellyfish Lake by Dorothy Cross, which was filmed in an isolated lake in Micronesia where millions of golden jellyfish migrate across the lake daily.
#CrawfordArtGallery #WorldJellyFishDay
So of course we’re taking a look at Jellyfish Lake by Dorothy Cross, which was filmed in an isolated lake in Micronesia where millions of golden jellyfish migrate across the lake daily.
#CrawfordArtGallery #WorldJellyFishDay