Nuala O'Connor
@nualaoconnor.bsky.social
Writer. Irish. Autistic. Latest book: Menagerie (poetry).
https://nualaoconnor.com/
https://nualaoconnor.com/
President Catherine Connolly at her inauguration at Dublin Castle today.
☘️💚 Ag breathnú álainn agus sásta ☘️💚
Photo: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters
#presidentconnolly #catherineconnolly #presidentialinaugaration #éire #ireland #rclodaghkilcoyne
☘️💚 Ag breathnú álainn agus sásta ☘️💚
Photo: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters
#presidentconnolly #catherineconnolly #presidentialinaugaration #éire #ireland #rclodaghkilcoyne
November 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
President Catherine Connolly at her inauguration at Dublin Castle today.
☘️💚 Ag breathnú álainn agus sásta ☘️💚
Photo: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters
#presidentconnolly #catherineconnolly #presidentialinaugaration #éire #ireland #rclodaghkilcoyne
☘️💚 Ag breathnú álainn agus sásta ☘️💚
Photo: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters
#presidentconnolly #catherineconnolly #presidentialinaugaration #éire #ireland #rclodaghkilcoyne
❄️PUBLICATION DAY❄️
For this exquisite hardback edition of James Joyce's story 'The Dead' from @newislandbooks.
I've written a new intro, which was a privilege.
www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-d...
For this exquisite hardback edition of James Joyce's story 'The Dead' from @newislandbooks.
I've written a new intro, which was a privilege.
www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-d...
November 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
❄️PUBLICATION DAY❄️
For this exquisite hardback edition of James Joyce's story 'The Dead' from @newislandbooks.
I've written a new intro, which was a privilege.
www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-d...
For this exquisite hardback edition of James Joyce's story 'The Dead' from @newislandbooks.
I've written a new intro, which was a privilege.
www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-d...
Two events for me on Saturday Nov 8th Allingham Arts in
Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
*Literary Lunch, 11.30am, Dorrian's Hotel*
Public announcement of the winners of the flash (which I judged) and poetry comps.
*Dónal Ryan Interview, 3.30pm Abbey Arts Centre* I'm interviewing Dónal.
Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
*Literary Lunch, 11.30am, Dorrian's Hotel*
Public announcement of the winners of the flash (which I judged) and poetry comps.
*Dónal Ryan Interview, 3.30pm Abbey Arts Centre* I'm interviewing Dónal.
November 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Two events for me on Saturday Nov 8th Allingham Arts in
Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
*Literary Lunch, 11.30am, Dorrian's Hotel*
Public announcement of the winners of the flash (which I judged) and poetry comps.
*Dónal Ryan Interview, 3.30pm Abbey Arts Centre* I'm interviewing Dónal.
Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
*Literary Lunch, 11.30am, Dorrian's Hotel*
Public announcement of the winners of the flash (which I judged) and poetry comps.
*Dónal Ryan Interview, 3.30pm Abbey Arts Centre* I'm interviewing Dónal.
I have a new (ghostly) poem published today @ekphrasticreview.bsky.social 'Beatrice Cenci, Roman Warrior'.
Based on the painting below, Portrait of Beatrice Cenci, by Ginevra Cantofoli (Italy) c. 1608 or 1616
www.ekphrastic.net/the-ekphrast...
Based on the painting below, Portrait of Beatrice Cenci, by Ginevra Cantofoli (Italy) c. 1608 or 1616
www.ekphrastic.net/the-ekphrast...
October 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I have a new (ghostly) poem published today @ekphrasticreview.bsky.social 'Beatrice Cenci, Roman Warrior'.
Based on the painting below, Portrait of Beatrice Cenci, by Ginevra Cantofoli (Italy) c. 1608 or 1616
www.ekphrastic.net/the-ekphrast...
Based on the painting below, Portrait of Beatrice Cenci, by Ginevra Cantofoli (Italy) c. 1608 or 1616
www.ekphrastic.net/the-ekphrast...
Look at this little beauty, an exquisite hardback edition of James Joyce's story 'The Dead' from @newislandbooks.bsky.social
And I've written a new intro, which was both pleasure and privilege.
Out Nov. 7th!
❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️
And I've written a new intro, which was both pleasure and privilege.
Out Nov. 7th!
❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️
October 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Look at this little beauty, an exquisite hardback edition of James Joyce's story 'The Dead' from @newislandbooks.bsky.social
And I've written a new intro, which was both pleasure and privilege.
Out Nov. 7th!
❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️
And I've written a new intro, which was both pleasure and privilege.
Out Nov. 7th!
❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️
Join us on Saturday 4th of October, 2.30pm, in Ballinasloe Library for the official launch of 'Forged in Fire', a collaborative fine art exhibition by #group8ballinasloe members. #Ballinasloe
September 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Join us on Saturday 4th of October, 2.30pm, in Ballinasloe Library for the official launch of 'Forged in Fire', a collaborative fine art exhibition by #group8ballinasloe members. #Ballinasloe
FLASH WRITERS! I'm judging the Allingham Flash Fiction Comp and it's been extended!
The deadline extended to Sunday, 12 Oct at 23:59 / 11:59 pm. Applies to both on-line and postal submissions. All other competition rules and guidelines remain in effect; see www.allinghamfestival.com/fiction-poet...
The deadline extended to Sunday, 12 Oct at 23:59 / 11:59 pm. Applies to both on-line and postal submissions. All other competition rules and guidelines remain in effect; see www.allinghamfestival.com/fiction-poet...
September 29, 2025 at 10:17 AM
FLASH WRITERS! I'm judging the Allingham Flash Fiction Comp and it's been extended!
The deadline extended to Sunday, 12 Oct at 23:59 / 11:59 pm. Applies to both on-line and postal submissions. All other competition rules and guidelines remain in effect; see www.allinghamfestival.com/fiction-poet...
The deadline extended to Sunday, 12 Oct at 23:59 / 11:59 pm. Applies to both on-line and postal submissions. All other competition rules and guidelines remain in effect; see www.allinghamfestival.com/fiction-poet...
Delighted to be shortlisted for this award alongside winner #JudyCrozier and Karen J McDonnell of down the road, and others. My essay, about autism and Pythia, will be in Southword in 2026. Thanks to all at Munster Lit & @southword.bsky.social 🙌
September 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Delighted to be shortlisted for this award alongside winner #JudyCrozier and Karen J McDonnell of down the road, and others. My essay, about autism and Pythia, will be in Southword in 2026. Thanks to all at Munster Lit & @southword.bsky.social 🙌
Culture Night, I'm in @tertuliabookshop.bsky.social in Westport for a Brainstorm with artist #bredaburns, talking about neurodivergent vs neurotypical brains/life/living/creativity. Fun!
6pm - Tertulia, Westport, Co. Mayo
Image: 'Living With A Brain Like Mine' collage by Nuala O'Connor
6pm - Tertulia, Westport, Co. Mayo
Image: 'Living With A Brain Like Mine' collage by Nuala O'Connor
September 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Culture Night, I'm in @tertuliabookshop.bsky.social in Westport for a Brainstorm with artist #bredaburns, talking about neurodivergent vs neurotypical brains/life/living/creativity. Fun!
6pm - Tertulia, Westport, Co. Mayo
Image: 'Living With A Brain Like Mine' collage by Nuala O'Connor
6pm - Tertulia, Westport, Co. Mayo
Image: 'Living With A Brain Like Mine' collage by Nuala O'Connor
My news! Thank you @artscouncilireland.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 10:09 AM
My news! Thank you @artscouncilireland.bsky.social
REMINDER for my poetry workshop! Still some places left.
One-day poetry workshop with Nuala O’Connor, from 10.30am – 4.30pm on Sat 16th of Aug.
Presented by Group8
Cost: €110. Places are limited and booking is essential. To secure a place, please book through the following link:
bit.ly/4lcGkX7
One-day poetry workshop with Nuala O’Connor, from 10.30am – 4.30pm on Sat 16th of Aug.
Presented by Group8
Cost: €110. Places are limited and booking is essential. To secure a place, please book through the following link:
bit.ly/4lcGkX7
August 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
REMINDER for my poetry workshop! Still some places left.
One-day poetry workshop with Nuala O’Connor, from 10.30am – 4.30pm on Sat 16th of Aug.
Presented by Group8
Cost: €110. Places are limited and booking is essential. To secure a place, please book through the following link:
bit.ly/4lcGkX7
One-day poetry workshop with Nuala O’Connor, from 10.30am – 4.30pm on Sat 16th of Aug.
Presented by Group8
Cost: €110. Places are limited and booking is essential. To secure a place, please book through the following link:
bit.ly/4lcGkX7
🌙 New poem 🌙
I have a new poem in the #quare_eire anthology. A prose poem about autism and awkwardness, two things that are forever to the forefront for me.
Thanks to editor Dr Lauren Cassidy for selecting my piece.
@laurencassidy.bsky.social
quareeire.wordpress.com?fbclid=PAQ0x...
I have a new poem in the #quare_eire anthology. A prose poem about autism and awkwardness, two things that are forever to the forefront for me.
Thanks to editor Dr Lauren Cassidy for selecting my piece.
@laurencassidy.bsky.social
quareeire.wordpress.com?fbclid=PAQ0x...
August 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🌙 New poem 🌙
I have a new poem in the #quare_eire anthology. A prose poem about autism and awkwardness, two things that are forever to the forefront for me.
Thanks to editor Dr Lauren Cassidy for selecting my piece.
@laurencassidy.bsky.social
quareeire.wordpress.com?fbclid=PAQ0x...
I have a new poem in the #quare_eire anthology. A prose poem about autism and awkwardness, two things that are forever to the forefront for me.
Thanks to editor Dr Lauren Cassidy for selecting my piece.
@laurencassidy.bsky.social
quareeire.wordpress.com?fbclid=PAQ0x...
My translation of Caitlín Maude's poem 'Na Blátha' features on this new bench #UniversityofGalway.
I couldn't attend the launch, but will nip in soonest to take some photos. I'm a proud alumna of the university, & proud Caitlín Maude fan 🙂
www.galwaydaily.com/news/poet-ca...
I couldn't attend the launch, but will nip in soonest to take some photos. I'm a proud alumna of the university, & proud Caitlín Maude fan 🙂
www.galwaydaily.com/news/poet-ca...
July 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
My translation of Caitlín Maude's poem 'Na Blátha' features on this new bench #UniversityofGalway.
I couldn't attend the launch, but will nip in soonest to take some photos. I'm a proud alumna of the university, & proud Caitlín Maude fan 🙂
www.galwaydaily.com/news/poet-ca...
I couldn't attend the launch, but will nip in soonest to take some photos. I'm a proud alumna of the university, & proud Caitlín Maude fan 🙂
www.galwaydaily.com/news/poet-ca...
All welcome to join the July Bowen Reading Group - link in bio!
30th July - 7pm BST - online. Free!
We're reading & discussing *The Cat Jumps*. 🐈⬛️
In the Collected ed., the stories run from 'The Tommy Crans' to 'The Apple Tree'.
www.tickettailor.com/events/eliza...
30th July - 7pm BST - online. Free!
We're reading & discussing *The Cat Jumps*. 🐈⬛️
In the Collected ed., the stories run from 'The Tommy Crans' to 'The Apple Tree'.
www.tickettailor.com/events/eliza...
July 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
All welcome to join the July Bowen Reading Group - link in bio!
30th July - 7pm BST - online. Free!
We're reading & discussing *The Cat Jumps*. 🐈⬛️
In the Collected ed., the stories run from 'The Tommy Crans' to 'The Apple Tree'.
www.tickettailor.com/events/eliza...
30th July - 7pm BST - online. Free!
We're reading & discussing *The Cat Jumps*. 🐈⬛️
In the Collected ed., the stories run from 'The Tommy Crans' to 'The Apple Tree'.
www.tickettailor.com/events/eliza...
Junior Galway poets, a competition for you. 8 to 12 yos. Theme: Nature.
#poetrycomp #galwaylibraries #Galwaylibrary #juniorpoets
#poetrycomp #galwaylibraries #Galwaylibrary #juniorpoets
July 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Junior Galway poets, a competition for you. 8 to 12 yos. Theme: Nature.
#poetrycomp #galwaylibraries #Galwaylibrary #juniorpoets
#poetrycomp #galwaylibraries #Galwaylibrary #juniorpoets
Cork launch for *Menagerie* my new poetry colkection, in stunning Glenville Park, Cork - 12th July, 2.30pm. Join us for a reading, & tea, coffee, and cake 💚
RSVP:
enquiries@glenvillepark.com #cork
RSVP:
enquiries@glenvillepark.com #cork
June 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Cork launch for *Menagerie* my new poetry colkection, in stunning Glenville Park, Cork - 12th July, 2.30pm. Join us for a reading, & tea, coffee, and cake 💚
RSVP:
enquiries@glenvillepark.com #cork
RSVP:
enquiries@glenvillepark.com #cork
Corkonians!
There's a Cork launch for *Menagerie* in stunning Glenville Park - 12th July, 2.30pm. Join us for a reading, & tea, coffee, and cake 💚
RSVP:
enquiries AT glenvillepark dot com
There's a Cork launch for *Menagerie* in stunning Glenville Park - 12th July, 2.30pm. Join us for a reading, & tea, coffee, and cake 💚
RSVP:
enquiries AT glenvillepark dot com
June 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Corkonians!
There's a Cork launch for *Menagerie* in stunning Glenville Park - 12th July, 2.30pm. Join us for a reading, & tea, coffee, and cake 💚
RSVP:
enquiries AT glenvillepark dot com
There's a Cork launch for *Menagerie* in stunning Glenville Park - 12th July, 2.30pm. Join us for a reading, & tea, coffee, and cake 💚
RSVP:
enquiries AT glenvillepark dot com
I have a HRT/menopause poem in the fabulous #thewaxedlemon - a beautiful lit mag produced out of Waterford. Gorgeous artworks in it. Thanks to the eds 🙌💛
June 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
I have a HRT/menopause poem in the fabulous #thewaxedlemon - a beautiful lit mag produced out of Waterford. Gorgeous artworks in it. Thanks to the eds 🙌💛
I'm in Pula, Croatia for Bloomsday, to read from NORA & discuss her place in Joyce's life & work.
www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/internationa...
www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/internationa...
June 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I'm in Pula, Croatia for Bloomsday, to read from NORA & discuss her place in Joyce's life & work.
www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/internationa...
www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/internationa...
Join us on Saturday @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social for a Mrs Dalloway Conference. 11am to 3pm, lots to enjoy, see the IWC site.
At 1.30pm I'm with #ClaireLouiseBennett & @naoisedolan.bsky.social to consider the way Mrs Dalloway is made, and how we made our own novels. Moderated by Belinda McKeon.
At 1.30pm I'm with #ClaireLouiseBennett & @naoisedolan.bsky.social to consider the way Mrs Dalloway is made, and how we made our own novels. Moderated by Belinda McKeon.
June 5, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Join us on Saturday @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social for a Mrs Dalloway Conference. 11am to 3pm, lots to enjoy, see the IWC site.
At 1.30pm I'm with #ClaireLouiseBennett & @naoisedolan.bsky.social to consider the way Mrs Dalloway is made, and how we made our own novels. Moderated by Belinda McKeon.
At 1.30pm I'm with #ClaireLouiseBennett & @naoisedolan.bsky.social to consider the way Mrs Dalloway is made, and how we made our own novels. Moderated by Belinda McKeon.
I'm judging this comp from the excellent @frazzledlit.bsky.social
I love all sorts of stories, but v much like: vibrant language; hist fic; humour; moral complexity in characters; juicy details; fresh imagery; smart dialogue. None a prerequisite, but if these sound like your style, please enter 🙌
I love all sorts of stories, but v much like: vibrant language; hist fic; humour; moral complexity in characters; juicy details; fresh imagery; smart dialogue. None a prerequisite, but if these sound like your style, please enter 🙌
June 4, 2025 at 6:59 AM
I'm judging this comp from the excellent @frazzledlit.bsky.social
I love all sorts of stories, but v much like: vibrant language; hist fic; humour; moral complexity in characters; juicy details; fresh imagery; smart dialogue. None a prerequisite, but if these sound like your style, please enter 🙌
I love all sorts of stories, but v much like: vibrant language; hist fic; humour; moral complexity in characters; juicy details; fresh imagery; smart dialogue. None a prerequisite, but if these sound like your style, please enter 🙌
3rd June, Belfast launch for #Menagerie, my new poetry collection!
3rd June: Irish Secretariat, Belfast, 6.30pm
Joint launch for *Menagerie* & *Washing Windows V* both from #ArlenHouse
Celebrating Arlen House at 50.
3rd June: Irish Secretariat, Belfast, 6.30pm
Joint launch for *Menagerie* & *Washing Windows V* both from #ArlenHouse
Celebrating Arlen House at 50.
June 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
3rd June, Belfast launch for #Menagerie, my new poetry collection!
3rd June: Irish Secretariat, Belfast, 6.30pm
Joint launch for *Menagerie* & *Washing Windows V* both from #ArlenHouse
Celebrating Arlen House at 50.
3rd June: Irish Secretariat, Belfast, 6.30pm
Joint launch for *Menagerie* & *Washing Windows V* both from #ArlenHouse
Celebrating Arlen House at 50.
I had such a joyous week teaching Flash Narratives at the Dingle Writers' Workshop. Brilliant students, beautiful surroundings 💚🙌
May 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I had such a joyous week teaching Flash Narratives at the Dingle Writers' Workshop. Brilliant students, beautiful surroundings 💚🙌
Galway!!
Book launch, 16th May, 6pm: Charlie Byrne's Bookshop in Galway City.
Joint launch for *Menagerie* & *Washing Windows V* both from Arlen House.
All welcome!
Book launch, 16th May, 6pm: Charlie Byrne's Bookshop in Galway City.
Joint launch for *Menagerie* & *Washing Windows V* both from Arlen House.
All welcome!
May 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Galway!!
Book launch, 16th May, 6pm: Charlie Byrne's Bookshop in Galway City.
Joint launch for *Menagerie* & *Washing Windows V* both from Arlen House.
All welcome!
Book launch, 16th May, 6pm: Charlie Byrne's Bookshop in Galway City.
Joint launch for *Menagerie* & *Washing Windows V* both from Arlen House.
All welcome!
Dublin launch! 9th May!
#Menagerie, my new poetry collection is launching tomorrow.
9th May: @booksupstairs.bsky.social in Dublin City, 6.30pm
Joint launch for *Menagerie* & *Washing Windows V* both from #ArlenHouse
Celebrating Arlen House at 50
#Menagerie, my new poetry collection is launching tomorrow.
9th May: @booksupstairs.bsky.social in Dublin City, 6.30pm
Joint launch for *Menagerie* & *Washing Windows V* both from #ArlenHouse
Celebrating Arlen House at 50
May 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Dublin launch! 9th May!
#Menagerie, my new poetry collection is launching tomorrow.
9th May: @booksupstairs.bsky.social in Dublin City, 6.30pm
Joint launch for *Menagerie* & *Washing Windows V* both from #ArlenHouse
Celebrating Arlen House at 50
#Menagerie, my new poetry collection is launching tomorrow.
9th May: @booksupstairs.bsky.social in Dublin City, 6.30pm
Joint launch for *Menagerie* & *Washing Windows V* both from #ArlenHouse
Celebrating Arlen House at 50