Róisín Nic Cóil
@roisinnc.bsky.social
Surveyor of land and buildings. Churches. Local food. Gaeilge. Craft and creativity.
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It’s official, Christmas has started!
A magnificent night at the annual Maynooth Carol Service last night, bringing three amazing nights of performance to a close. A signal for many that Christmas is here.
A magnificent night at the annual Maynooth Carol Service last night, bringing three amazing nights of performance to a close. A signal for many that Christmas is here.
December 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
It’s official, Christmas has started!
A magnificent night at the annual Maynooth Carol Service last night, bringing three amazing nights of performance to a close. A signal for many that Christmas is here.
A magnificent night at the annual Maynooth Carol Service last night, bringing three amazing nights of performance to a close. A signal for many that Christmas is here.
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The algorithms are making it a lot harder to spread the word about these online talks. Although numbers are still reasonable, it would be a great help if folk were able to give the 30 December event a quick share 🙂
Booking available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
Booking available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
December 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The algorithms are making it a lot harder to spread the word about these online talks. Although numbers are still reasonable, it would be a great help if folk were able to give the 30 December event a quick share 🙂
Booking available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
Booking available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
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Four months after it was promised, we finally have the government's transport investment plan between now and 2030. It's bad. Roads are in, public transport is out. A lot of public transport projects being put on the long-finger to make funding available for new roads.
November 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Four months after it was promised, we finally have the government's transport investment plan between now and 2030. It's bad. Roads are in, public transport is out. A lot of public transport projects being put on the long-finger to make funding available for new roads.
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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I’ve written something on John Collison’s Op-Ed and environmental democracy
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
On Environmental Democracy and the Collisons’ “Abundance-Verse”
Andrew Jackson 21 November 2025 I. Introduction A clamour of praise greeted John Collison’s “how to get Ireland moving” Op-Ed following its publication in the Irish Times on 25th October: the Irish…
elajucd.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I’ve written something on John Collison’s Op-Ed and environmental democracy
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
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A couple of years ago I wrote a book which explores how to make sense of Jesus' harsh words about wealth (and the ethical devastation of the end of the Celtic Tiger). The publisher just emailed to say it is 50% off with code CONFSHIP, & Media Mail shipping is free. wipfandstock.com/978153265500...
Theological Ethics in a Neoliberal Age- Wipf and Stock Publishers
Throughout his ministry, Jesus spoke frequently and unabashedly on the now-taboo subject of money. With nothing good to say to the rich, the New Testament--i...
wipfandstock.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A couple of years ago I wrote a book which explores how to make sense of Jesus' harsh words about wealth (and the ethical devastation of the end of the Celtic Tiger). The publisher just emailed to say it is 50% off with code CONFSHIP, & Media Mail shipping is free. wipfandstock.com/978153265500...
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TFW your extremely niche area of academic research is in the news! A 🧵 on some aspects of the building formerly known as the Pro-Cathedral (or the Metropolitan chapel as it was called first!) www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Pro-Cathedral designated Dublin's Catholic cathedral
Pope Leo XIV has designated St Mary's Pro Cathedral in Dublin as the city's official Catholic Cathedral, becoming the first in the capital for 500 years.
www.rte.ie
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
TFW your extremely niche area of academic research is in the news! A 🧵 on some aspects of the building formerly known as the Pro-Cathedral (or the Metropolitan chapel as it was called first!) www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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My drive to work when the roads are clear (eg nights / Sunday mornings) is 25 minutes.
25 minutes. 🚗
Peak-time is 1-hour plus.
But WHY does public transport take even longer?! 🚌 🚆 🚉
Even despite the commuter traffic, why can't a bus get me there in less time than a car?!
25 minutes. 🚗
Peak-time is 1-hour plus.
But WHY does public transport take even longer?! 🚌 🚆 🚉
Even despite the commuter traffic, why can't a bus get me there in less time than a car?!
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
My drive to work when the roads are clear (eg nights / Sunday mornings) is 25 minutes.
25 minutes. 🚗
Peak-time is 1-hour plus.
But WHY does public transport take even longer?! 🚌 🚆 🚉
Even despite the commuter traffic, why can't a bus get me there in less time than a car?!
25 minutes. 🚗
Peak-time is 1-hour plus.
But WHY does public transport take even longer?! 🚌 🚆 🚉
Even despite the commuter traffic, why can't a bus get me there in less time than a car?!
RTÉ had better up their subtitling game.
Cos if you only show the English bits, you're only giving us half the story...
(Agus tá droch chaoi a ndóthain ar an scéal mar atá gan Gaeilge Chatherine a chur sa mullach oraibh)
#Áras25
Cos if you only show the English bits, you're only giving us half the story...
(Agus tá droch chaoi a ndóthain ar an scéal mar atá gan Gaeilge Chatherine a chur sa mullach oraibh)
#Áras25
Connolly vows to be 'inclusive' president for all
President-elect Catherine Connolly has vowed to be an "inclusive" president for all, saying in her speech at Dublin Castle that together, the Irish people can "shape a new Republic".
www.rte.ie
October 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
RTÉ had better up their subtitling game.
Cos if you only show the English bits, you're only giving us half the story...
(Agus tá droch chaoi a ndóthain ar an scéal mar atá gan Gaeilge Chatherine a chur sa mullach oraibh)
#Áras25
Cos if you only show the English bits, you're only giving us half the story...
(Agus tá droch chaoi a ndóthain ar an scéal mar atá gan Gaeilge Chatherine a chur sa mullach oraibh)
#Áras25
25% of the electorate voted for Catherine Connolly (0.9 million people)
55% of the votes cast were for Catherine Connolly - when talking account of all the ways in which suffrage was exercised. A majority!
The figure that gets recorded is 63% - of the valid poll.
#Áras25
55% of the votes cast were for Catherine Connolly - when talking account of all the ways in which suffrage was exercised. A majority!
The figure that gets recorded is 63% - of the valid poll.
#Áras25
October 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
25% of the electorate voted for Catherine Connolly (0.9 million people)
55% of the votes cast were for Catherine Connolly - when talking account of all the ways in which suffrage was exercised. A majority!
The figure that gets recorded is 63% - of the valid poll.
#Áras25
55% of the votes cast were for Catherine Connolly - when talking account of all the ways in which suffrage was exercised. A majority!
The figure that gets recorded is 63% - of the valid poll.
#Áras25
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First few official results now coming in for #aras25: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
October 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
First few official results now coming in for #aras25: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Catherine Connolly: "I want to thank everybody, even those that didn't vote for me.
"I understand their concerns in relation to who will represent them best."
"I understand their concerns in relation to who will represent them best."
October 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Catherine Connolly: "I want to thank everybody, even those that didn't vote for me.
"I understand their concerns in relation to who will represent them best."
"I understand their concerns in relation to who will represent them best."
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Catherine Connolly - Left Right, Right Wrong
September 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Catherine Connolly - Left Right, Right Wrong
October 24, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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Tomorrow, Ireland elects our President. Make sure YOUR vote gets Catherine Connolly across the line.
October 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Tomorrow, Ireland elects our President. Make sure YOUR vote gets Catherine Connolly across the line.
Friday! (Tomorrow!) It's almost over 😅
October 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Friday! (Tomorrow!) It's almost over 😅
October 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Are you a little confused about how Ireland’s Presidential Election works?
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Are you a little confused about how Ireland’s Presidential Election works?
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
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The West Wing is now just the Wing.
October 22, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The West Wing is now just the Wing.
"Catherine, I'm sure, was an excellent Barrister," says Heather Humphreys on RTÉ's Prime Time.
I think this matter has been put to bed now!
#Áras25
I think this matter has been put to bed now!
#Áras25
October 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM
"Catherine, I'm sure, was an excellent Barrister," says Heather Humphreys on RTÉ's Prime Time.
I think this matter has been put to bed now!
#Áras25
I think this matter has been put to bed now!
#Áras25