Sorcha Crowley
@sorcgirl.bsky.social
Journalist, feature writer. Politics, current affairs, court, crime, local democracy. Podcasts & literature. Sligo, Ireland.
A heartfelt letter from poet Róisín Kelly in Saturday’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social about newly refurbished Bishop Lucey Park in Cork City. Grass gone, replaced with basically a huge concrete pathway…why did Cork City Councillors vote this through?
November 23, 2025 at 9:37 AM
A heartfelt letter from poet Róisín Kelly in Saturday’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social about newly refurbished Bishop Lucey Park in Cork City. Grass gone, replaced with basically a huge concrete pathway…why did Cork City Councillors vote this through?
“The people have spoken resoundingly and given Catherine a very clear mandate” - Taoiseach Mícheál Martin at Dublin Castle tonight #Aras25
October 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
“The people have spoken resoundingly and given Catherine a very clear mandate” - Taoiseach Mícheál Martin at Dublin Castle tonight #Aras25
“We live in an enduring democracy….Catherine, you will be a President for everybody” - Tánaiste Simon Harris who also paid tribute to the FG candidate Heather Humphreys #Aras25
October 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
“We live in an enduring democracy….Catherine, you will be a President for everybody” - Tánaiste Simon Harris who also paid tribute to the FG candidate Heather Humphreys #Aras25
“Let me tell you - I will be an inclusive President…making no distinction on votes” - President-elect Catherine Connolly’s message to those who didn’t vote for her or who spoiled their votes. #Aras25
October 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“Let me tell you - I will be an inclusive President…making no distinction on votes” - President-elect Catherine Connolly’s message to those who didn’t vote for her or who spoiled their votes. #Aras25
We’ve all made the journey to this destination at some point. ⛴️
October 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We’ve all made the journey to this destination at some point. ⛴️
Irish flags have also appeared on several streets in #Sligo town in recent days- Pearse Rd and St Brigid’s Place today: 🇮🇪 #SligoCountyCouncil
September 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Irish flags have also appeared on several streets in #Sligo town in recent days- Pearse Rd and St Brigid’s Place today: 🇮🇪 #SligoCountyCouncil
April 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
A rare moment of unity as world leaders, including Macron and Trump, make the sign of peace with each other just before Communion in Rome. #Popefuneral #PopeFrancis
April 26, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A rare moment of unity as world leaders, including Macron and Trump, make the sign of peace with each other just before Communion in Rome. #Popefuneral #PopeFrancis
Nice to see the Vatican gave Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a front row seat this morning:
April 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Nice to see the Vatican gave Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a front row seat this morning:
A Syrian archeologist, a Polish journalist, a French lady, a German church historian and a Chinese man were among the readers of the prayers of the faithful at Pope Francis’ funeral.
April 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
A Syrian archeologist, a Polish journalist, a French lady, a German church historian and a Chinese man were among the readers of the prayers of the faithful at Pope Francis’ funeral.
“Papa Francesco” implored for peace…war always leaves the world worse than before. It is always a painful and tragic defeat for everyone - homily message.
April 26, 2025 at 8:57 AM
“Papa Francesco” implored for peace…war always leaves the world worse than before. It is always a painful and tragic defeat for everyone - homily message.
Whoever this guy is he’s thoroughly enjoying himself at Pope Francis’ funeral today:
April 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Whoever this guy is he’s thoroughly enjoying himself at Pope Francis’ funeral today:
Just saw this outside Lidl in Sligo:
April 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Just saw this outside Lidl in Sligo:
What the hell…have the police in Surrey, UK nothing better to be doing? 👇🏻
April 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
What the hell…have the police in Surrey, UK nothing better to be doing? 👇🏻
This Friday 11th April marks the 3rd anniversary of the horrific murders of Michael Snee and Aidan Moffit in Sligo by a man now behind bars for life. May they rest in peace.
April 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This Friday 11th April marks the 3rd anniversary of the horrific murders of Michael Snee and Aidan Moffit in Sligo by a man now behind bars for life. May they rest in peace.
Fierce jostling among the Trump siblings for Daddy’s #inauguration (Shove over Barron)
January 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Fierce jostling among the Trump siblings for Daddy’s #inauguration (Shove over Barron)
“There was no touch of skin in that kiss” - commentator (apologies didn’t catch her name) on RTE on #Trump’s kiss to Melania as he entered #inauguration
January 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
“There was no touch of skin in that kiss” - commentator (apologies didn’t catch her name) on RTE on #Trump’s kiss to Melania as he entered #inauguration
Red ties and navy suits must be the #MAGA uniform. #inauguration
January 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Red ties and navy suits must be the #MAGA uniform. #inauguration
My piece in today's @irishexaminer on the Irish I interviewed in the US about Trump’s return to the White House next week. #Trump2025 🇺🇸 🇮🇪
#Florida
They’re worried.
#Florida
They’re worried.
January 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
My piece in today's @irishexaminer on the Irish I interviewed in the US about Trump’s return to the White House next week. #Trump2025 🇺🇸 🇮🇪
#Florida
They’re worried.
#Florida
They’re worried.
