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The Wild Gees
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On a mission to seek out women's histories, prehistories and mythologies and share our adventures. Interested in under-told stories of all women 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Sophie Peirce from Limerick, the aviation pioneer who trained the first generation of Aer Lingus pilots
November 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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It has to be named after Maureen Sweeney, the Irish meteorologist who gave the Allies a critical weather report before D Day.

Irish aviation history and meteorological history are intimately linked, and we're a Republic - we don't name things after Taoisigh here (except in Cork).
November 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Sophie Peirce from Limerick, the aviation pioneer who trained the first generation of Aer Lingus pilots
November 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Thanks to DCU Arts and Culture for another superb DCU Book Club session. Join us in January for @kitdewaal.com's discussion of her novel 'The Best of Everything'. Tickets are free but spaces are limited so book your ticket now! www.dcu.ie/dcuartsandcu...
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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If the progress or lack of progress made at COP30 in #belem has given you an idea, why not enter this year's award.

See below for full details.⬇⬇

You could win a €2000 cash prize. ⌚️💶🏆
#CleanAirWeek
@antaisce
#student

marymulvihillaward.ie/award/ 🧵6/6
Award – Mary Mulvihill Award
marymulvihillaward.ie
November 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Had a moment of confusion picturing Timothy Spall as Jane Austen
November 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM