@nellree.bsky.social
Poet, non- fiction writer, sea lover www.nellregan.com
Me in The New Statesman today on poverty.
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Poetry Ireland are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Durcan.
A former Ireland Professor of Poetry and a long-time friend of Poetry Ireland, Paulโs contribution to the arts was immense.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his words.
We're so pleased that Kerry Hardie's ninth collection We Go On is on the three-strong shortlist for the Pigott Poetry Prize 2025. The shortlist is featured in @irishtimes.com.
@writersweek.bsky.social
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End the blockade
16.05.2025 09:17 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Author Gaelle Belem is on the arts show Arena this Thu 15th May! @rteradio1.bsky.social @bullaunpress.bsky.social
12.05.2025 21:49 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 2โWith survival comes a duty: to tell the story.โ โ Atef Abu Saif
In October 2023, Atef Abu Saif arrived in Gaza as a government minister. Within weeks, he was living in a tent in a refugee camp. His new book, Donโt Look Left: A Diary of Genocide, captures 84 harrowing days of war, fear, and loss.
200 years of great artists and writers on the creative and spiritual rewards of gardening www.themarginalian.org/2022/05/07/w...
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An oifig inniu!
14.05.2025 14:01 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
As Anne Tannam concludes her remarkable 2 year term as our Poet in Residence, we want to express our deepest thanks for all she has brought to this role.
Through workshops, mentoring, & her island-wide tour, Anne created countless spaces for connection & creativity. Her impact is lasting.
That Clare Pollard ... blimey.
09.05.2025 09:44 โ ๐ 20 ๐ 7 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Sun & a delivery of beautiful poetry books from Cornwall @guillemotpress.bsky.social via Tyrone ( thanks @paulashields.bsky.social! no thanks Brexit) The Red Gate - John F Deane & Tony Martin is a particular beauty @poetryireland.bsky.social
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Gustav Parker Hibbett is the winner of the John Pollard International Poetry Prize! Congratulations Parker!! ๐๐งก
Judge Eoin McNamee said of High Jump as Icarus Story: 'At once exalted and humble this is work of the highest order.'
@gphibbett.bsky.social
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A scheme to speed up social housing has barely been used by Dublin councils. Councils are reluctant to use the single-stage process because they take on more risk if something goes wrong, says Sinn Fรฉin TD and housing spokesperson Eoin ร Broin. www.dublininquirer.c...
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This photograph captures Sir David Attenborough seated outdoors on the rugged terrain of Skomer Island. Behind him, the ocean and coastal cliffs form a scenic backdrop under a clear sky. Sir David, dressed in a khaki jacket and light trousers, looks towards the camera with a gentle expression, exuding a sense of warmth, calm, and wisdom. Around him, puffins can be seen flying and perched on the rocky ground, illuminated in rays of golden sunlight as the sun sets behind the cliffs.
Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. ๐
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
Eyes down, Conclave watchers! A few facts for your scorecards:
- Shortest Conclave: 1503, three hours or so.
- Longest Conclave: 1268, three years or so.
- Last Conclave to elect someone from outside: 1378, Urban VI.
- Last Pope to exhume his predecessor and put them on trial: Stephen VI, 897.
DUBLIN LAUNCH! In association with Poetry Ireland @poetryireland.bsky.social we're doubly excited to launch Crowd Work by @samfurlong.bsky.social on Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30 pm in the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
Book your free tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-cro...
It was standing room only at Strokestown Poetry Fest celebrating poetry presses @revivalpress @machapress.bsky.social pic Eilis Martin& Natasha Cuddington. Then 50 years of @arlenhouse.bsky.social with Washing Windows V Ed @alanhayes.bsky.social @nualaoconnor.bsky.social Joan Newmann reading 1st
04.05.2025 09:59 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
30 Days Wild Writing with Clare Shaw (Bloodaxe) and Miriam Darlington (Times, Guardian Faber). Every day through June, from 9-10am, every session recorded so you can watch any time. From mudlarking to memoir, owls to otters, poetry to prose, guaranteed to fill your pages with inspiration.
29.04.2025 19:42 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Happy Birthday!
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Apple blossom
02.05.2025 15:17 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Very much looking forward to this shared event with @revivalpress at this year's Strokestown International Poetry Festival
featuring Eilish Martin, @bernadettegallagherwriter &
@godblessthechickpea. Do come along!
strokestownpoetryfest.ie/events/new-v...
EU values hijacked.
01.05.2025 19:27 โ ๐ 10 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 1
Happy May Day โ Bealtaine traditionally marks the beginning of summer in Ireland. May is also the time to enjoy the native Hawthorn's stunning clouds of white flower. An important plant in folklore and a vital resource for pollinators.
#MayDay
#Bealtaine
#biodiversity
Statement: The Royal Irish Academy is ceasing activity on X (Twitter)
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Last whistle-stop poetry workshop done at Ballyroan Library with Edmondstown NS @poetryireland.bsky.social #poetryday
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Poetry Day Stop 1!
@poetryireland.bsky.social the lovely Castletymon Library with 5th Class St Kevin's NS @dogwithoutlegs.bsky.social
Gorgeous exhibition by Louise Neiland on at the moment in Taylor Gallery Dublin. Looking forward to revisiting it en route to seeing the Evie Hone/ Maine Jellet at the Nat Gall
30.04.2025 10:51 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Stained glass by Evie Hone
The โArt of Friendshipโ by Mainie Jellett and Evie Hone @nationalgalleryirl.bsky.social is absolutely beautiful - my first visit today but it wonโt be my last. So beautiful to see so many works in conversation with each other
24.04.2025 19:44 โ ๐ 22 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0My favourite ways of saying โyour zipper is undoneโ from five other languagesโฆ
5. Your post office is open (Hindi)
4. The fairground is open (Danish)
3. The window to society is open (Japanese)
2. The Gate of Heavenly Peace is open (Chinese)
1. The pharmacy is open, and the doctor asleep (Spanish)
May 5, 2025 cover of the New Yorker. Expository text: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cover-story/cover-story-2025-05-05
Barry Blittโs first 100 days cover for the New Yorker.
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