Margaret Kent
mkent9900.bsky.social
Margaret Kent
@mkent9900.bsky.social
Education activist. Environmentalist. Sustainable Living practitioner. M. Ed. (UCC).
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Many thanks to JCDecaux for their continued support for Fairtrade and www.fairbruary.ie
February 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Best article on achieving a #sustainable #clothing ethos!. Sarah's advice is 'stellar'. (one of the easiest ways to lower #carbon consumption). #fashion #lifestyle.
February 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Quitting fast fashion in a year: ‘At my big age, I should be wearing clothes that aren’t stitched by tiny hands in a sweatshop’
Quitting fast fashion in a year: ‘At my big age, I should be wearing clothes that aren’t stitched by tiny hands in a sweatshop’
As someone who sucked her thumb until she was 30, I know that habits are difficult to break, but – hopefully – not impossible
www.irishtimes.com
February 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Good morning! We are open until 5pm today🍃

It's a beautiful day to stop in and enjoy our exhibitions!

www.glucksman.org
The Glucksman | The Glucksman
The Glucksman is a leading museum nationally and internationally for creative learning and access to the visual arts. Contact us at info@glucksman.org / +353 21 4901844
www.glucksman.org
January 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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UCC and the Arts Council announce 2025 Artists in Residence

Director and writer Tom Hall; plurilingual poet Ellen Dillon and multi-instrumentalist and composer Eithne Ní Chatháin (Inni-K) announced as recipients of 2025 awards.

www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
January 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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INCOMING! Greenshine return to On the Pig's Back Deli in Douglas, Cork on Fri 7 Feb, Music at 8pm. Delicious food and bevvies available from 6pm. Booking advised 021 4617832. Details from link above. Pic Marie-Annick Desplanques, taken at On the Pig's Back on another happy evening!
January 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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I had a lovely chat with @elmariemawe.bsky.social on The Arts House on Corks 96fm last weekend. We touched on so many things from getting caught in the snow on the road home from gigs to our upcoming show Briery Gap Macroom on 25th. Listen here: www.96fm.ie/on-air/the-a...
The Arts House with Elmarie Mawe
Elmarie Mawe presents The Arts House on Cork's 96fm — The latest news and reviews from the worlds of Theatre, Cinema, Showbiz & Literature.
www.96fm.ie
January 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
@irishorganic.bsky.social it's becoming easier to source & buy #organic #vegetables & #dairy, produced in #Ireland & #Spain. Better flavour & nutrition. Great #freshFood for January. #nutrition #health. #FamilyFarms & businesses.Low 'foodmiles' low #carbon 'footprint'.
January 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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The Irish tour is growing!

Shows in Clare, Limerick, Galway, Leitrim, Kerry, Kildare & Longford announced!   

tinyurl.com/mu9bx8kp

It looks like we are headed for a lot of full houses - absolutely buzzing.  
  
Thank you everyone for your kindness & support.  
  
More to announce in coming days!
January 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Lovely concerts coming up. Aiming high! **A little secret** THESE MAY WELL BE ELLIES' LAST CONCERTS FOR A LITTLE WHILE AS SHE GOES TRAVELLING!!
TICKETS HERE: Get 'em while their hot! brierygap.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

www.eventbrite.ie/e/greenshine...
TICKETS ON the Pig's Back 021 4617832
January 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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A bit of nonsense on the radio today about how AI is great for Education.

I can only talk about my own subject, English, and can assure you it'll be an increadibly damaging addition to my classroom and my students' "toolbox."

thevideotrolley.blogspot.com/2025/01/how-...
How to Cheat Using AI and Not Get Caught!
Attention parents and students in 3rd year or below! You will be the first to write an AAC for English and so the first to be allowed to use...
thevideotrolley.blogspot.com
January 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Can the food we eat really make us smarter?

This and a variety of other questions are to be answered in a series of accessible lectures on science’s role in society, which will be hosted free to the public in UCC over the coming weeks.

www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Public invited to free UCC lectures on Science in Society | University College Cork
Discover the latest impact of University College Cork with news and views from our leading research experts, our students and our graduates
www.ucc.ie
January 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A Sunday winter casserole - all ingredients from #Cork! Slow food. Low miles food! #nutrition.
January 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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We are closed for the day and will be back open tomorrow from 11am.

In the meantime you can learn more about our exhibitions, classes and educational resources via our website: www.glucksman.org
January 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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It was so nice to hear @fiachnaobraonain.bsky.social 's lovely warm voice on @rteradio1.bsky.social again as he sat in for Creedo. And what an honour to be included in that brilliant playlist. 💚😊😇😎💚
January 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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‘If 1.5m Germans have them there must be something in it’: how balcony solar is taking off

Experts agree Climate Change is real, it's us, it's bad, but there is ##hope, because we have the solutions to take ##ClimateAction.

theguardian.com/environment...
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‘If 1.5m Germans have them there must be something in it’: how balcony solar is taking off
Balcony solar panels can save 30% on a typical household’s electricity bill and, with vertical surface area in cities larger than roof space, the appeal is clear
theguardian.com
January 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#sneachta (#snow) days, perfect for 'whitening' the whites. Great #sun #solar, drying, to crisp, clean, 'fresh air' scent for bed linen, & all #cotton items.Micro #climateActions A day like today is a gift from #nature.
January 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Thanks to my #Mam who taught her kids how to 'be useful' eg prepare for bad #weather. Soups, Casseroles 'on the go' here. Buckets of water to the ready(will be needed when the #water pipes freeze!) & 'hot water bottles' filled for all beds (in case of #electricity outages) #snow #weather #climate.
January 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Beautiful inbetween old year-new year walk. The newly paved Marina in #Cork is a joy!
December 28, 2024 at 6:43 PM
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Plastic is climate change in a bottle – so let’s put a cap on it

We need to take urgent ##ClimateAction to avoid the worst of ##ClimateChange!

find out why and how here: theconversation.com/plastic...

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via @conversationUK
Plastic is climate change in a bottle – so let’s put a cap on it
Negotiations for a global plastic pollution treaty have hit on production limits for the first time.
theconversation.com
December 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM
To live is to change!. Hello Blusky.
November 18, 2024 at 10:14 AM
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I was interviewed by Jess Casey at The Irish Examiner to discuss what I considered was the major education issue of the election.
I spoke about Leaving Cert Redevelopment.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...
Election 2024: Education — 'Forget phone pouches. Leaving Cert projects are a bigger problem'
Teacher Conor Murphy says the rollout of Leaving Cert projects should be paused for two reasons: It will further disadvantage less privileged students, and AI will make nonsense of the results
www.irishexaminer.com
November 18, 2024 at 6:08 AM
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Very excited to announce we'll be hosting an Online International Premiere of BIRDSONG, followed by a live Q&A w/ myself on Nov 24, 7pm GMT.

Please share with friends & family abroad!
🎟️ tickets: birdsongfilm.com

🙏 Supported by Coimisiún na Meán

🎨 Art by robertvaughanillustrations.com
November 13, 2024 at 11:29 PM