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Not going to share 'grift' but Heather Humphreys has just said that I'm a man and the gender recognition act should be changed. Please do not vote for or give a preference for her. Having someone as president who thinks this way would be absolutely awful for minorities #SpeirGorm

Two Irish novelists have now done more to break the blockade and end man-made famine in Gaza than the entire UK government.

(Naoise Dolan on the flotilla and Sally Rooney with her words and deeds)

Trying so hard not to say 'going forward' I usually go with 'as seo amach', but got dangerously close to a 'henceforth' this morning. If you have a good one in your pocket, help me out.

#BREAKING Thousands upon Thousands of Israelis are marching towards Netanyahu RESIDENCE in JERUSALEM

41 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip since dawn today.

Very excited! Signed copies of ‘Such a Good Couple’ by Sophie White instore now!!

Urgent Action - UK: End Prosecution of Peaceful Protestors - Amnesty International Ireland Amnesty urges the relevant UK authorities to drop charges against all those who participated in peaceful protests in support of ‘Palestine Action’.

Trying to do one thing, no matter how small, a day. Here's today's small thing, maybe you could sign too #Palestine #PalestineAction #Gaza www.amnesty.ie/urgent_actio...

A new Irish writer is getting rave reviews – but nobody knows who they are. That gives me hope | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett Pen names have a long history. Now Liadan Ní Chuinn is shunning publicity in an industry that demands ever more exposure, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

I LOVE this www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.

The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.

Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.

🇵🇸 Gaza Needs Your Support: Help Build a Lifeline for Students and Remote Workers! In Gaza, war has destroyed homes, blocked roads, and left countless people without work. Yet, amidst the rubble, hope remains. Students and remote workers face daily struggles—power outages, broken in...

“If this space closes, dozens of people who use it to access remote jobs to earn income to eat in a famine will lose those jobs” seems such an easy win but here we are. 148/350 with only hours left to save Spark Space.

chuffed.org/project/spar...

Today we are launching the Irish KidLit for Palestine Fundraiser in support of Medical Aid for Palestinians (@medicalaidpal.bsky.social‬)

Running from 4th August to 17th August 2025.

You can check out the fundraiser at www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit-for-palestine

@sineadohart.bsky.social

RIP Séan Rocks, a talented broadcaster who was also a really sound man

tramppress.com/sean-rocks/

Just attended the Berlin protest against Israel’s mass starvation of Palestinian civilians. Hundreds in attendance, policing was mild to start with but then sharply turned aggressive. This is the best sign that I saw there.

The Rumpus Submission Manager The Rumpus publishes original fiction, poetry, literary humor writing, comics, essays, book reviews, and interviews with authors and artists of all kinds. Founded in 2009 and independent from the star...

Some personal news…

@roxanegay.bsky.social and @debbiemillman.bsky.social are relaunching @therumpus.net!!! And I’m excited to be joining their team as poetry editor! 🤓 WEEEEE!!! You can submit your poetry for consideration here: therumpus.submittable.com/submit

Rosie O’Donnell pointed out the obvious, and now Trump is trying to silence her.

A Good Read - James Rebanks and Kiri Pritchard-McLean at the Hay Festival - BBC Sounds We're at the Hay Festival talking books we love.

'A stone-cold classic. I don't understand why everyone hasn't read this' #TheIronAge by Arja Kajermo was featured on BBCR4 live from Hay festival and this is a *gorgeous* listen! (Thank you @herdyshepherd.bsky.social ) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Pre-Order Sister Wake by Dave Rudden Go to Pre-Order Sister Wake by Dave Rudden.

BIG BOOK NEWS

#SisterWake is an epic fantasy about colonialism and its effects. It's @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social 's first book for grown-ups. It's definitely one of the best things you'll read next year.

Pre-order if you want to give broke, January-you a lil treat?

lnk.to/SisterWake

Text from post overlaid on a photo of a low bunker-like corridor or tunnel in dark red light.

Submissions open now for members of marginalised groups! 🎉

(general submission window 15-31 July)

Seeking speculative stories about our inner lives:

💙 500 - 2,500 words
💚 £0.02 per word, min £20
💛 Sim subs welcome!
🧡 Reprints welcome!

inner-worlds.ghost.io/submission-g...

#SubmissionCall

United Kingdom: Proscribing Palestine Action as terrorist organisation threatens fundamental rights  — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide 30 June 2025 – English PEN, Scottish PEN, Wales PEN Cymru and PEN International are deeply concerned by the UK government’s proposal to proscribe the protest group Palestine Action under terrorism leg...

#UK: We are deeply concerned by the government’s proposal to proscribe Palestine Action under terrorism legislation.

We urge the authorities to reconsider this step and to ensure full respect for fundamental rights.

Read our joint statement ⬇️

pen-international.org/news/united-...

URGENT: please do sign and share! 👇

palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/NoProscription

Protest Meta's Theft of Irish Writing I've just signed this petition protesting Meta's theft of Irish writing, which they've used to build their AI tool. Will you sign too?

I've just signed this petition protesting Meta's theft of Irish writing, which they've used to build their AI tool. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr... @uplift.ie

Tips for Dublin Inquirer's Things To Do Newsletter If you know about something to do in Dublin that you'd like us to share in our newsletter, please fill in the form below. It could be an art exhibition, a film, music to go see, theatre, comedy, somet...

Every Thursday we send out our Things to Do newsletter to 9,000+ people. www.dublininquirer.com/tag/things-t... If you've anything on that you'd like us to include in the Community Noticeboard section (for free) we'd love it if you'd let us know through this form. docs.google.com/forms/d/1Wl8...

Today I'm celebrating Bloomsday by recreating Joyce's favourite activity: not being in Dublin.

Confirmed protest sites

Mass protests planned for June 14, everyone hit the streets. Every city, every capital. Resist and defend. #3E #HandsOff #Indivisible #FiftyFiftyOne #StopICE #NoKingsProtest

Find a confirmed location here (more protests exist but are not listed): nokings.org#map

Penguin Michael Joseph Undiscovered Writers' Prize now open for horror writers from underrepresented backgrounds. The winner will receive a publishing contract with a £10,000 advance, and representation by an agent

Link here www.penguin.co.uk/about/publis...

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Check out this free extract from Water in the Desert, Fire in the Night

Screenshots of the May newsletter from Tramp Press showing an invitation to the launch of Water in the Desert, Fire in the Night by Gethan Dick, and some information about the Listowel Festival and the International Literary Festival of Dublin

The May newsletter is here. Click below for launch news, upcoming events and a few chats mailchi.mp/tramppress/t...