Catherine Gallagher

First monthly playlist of the year 🤠
#Spéirgorm #music

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I am interested to hear feedback from drivers/passengers of Suzuki Swift and Vitara. What was your experience? What did you think of the suspension? Keen to receive any feedback, particularly if comfort is a priority for you 🚗 #Spéirgorm #suzuki #disability

'Different, but in a good way': Irish actress Ruth Codd opens up about second leg amputation The Wexford actress said she was getting used to a “new normal”, which involved learning to walk again and getting back into horse-riding.

Irish actress Ruth Codd has said she is living "a new normal" after undergoing a second leg amputation.

"I'm not going to say that my life is the same. It's different, but in a good way, I think," she said. jrnl.ie/6937072

I created a Substack 🪄

Years ago, I had a blog for creative writing. Life got in the way & after a while I retired it

I've been trying to find a way to share writing in a manageable way, using my old blog name Breathing Silver Linings

#Spéirgorm

breathingsilverlinings.substack.com 1/3

Welcome! Who the hell am I? (Do the thing, don't overthink it)

I published my first post by means of introduction, that is also too long to share on this platform. I got snazzy and added a voice over 🫧
breathingsilverlinings.substack.com/p/welcome-wh...

All my other links: linktr.ee/breathingsil...

#Spéirgorm #substack #writing #nonfiction 2/2

I created a Substack 🪄

Years ago, I had a blog for creative writing. Life got in the way & after a while I retired it

I've been trying to find a way to share writing in a manageable way, using my old blog name Breathing Silver Linings

#Spéirgorm

breathingsilverlinings.substack.com 1/3

Haha that's what I am hoping 😂 I can't stop looking at it!

A new planner will be the answer for everything, won't it? Busy year ahead with v little whimsy going on. So might as well enjoy something I'll look at everyday. Received this gorgeous Moomin-themed Hobonichi planner as a Christmas gift. Used planners for 20+ yrs. This is a big treat 😍 #Spéirgorm

A follow up to this. I bought almost all my gifts within Ireland. Some worthy mentions!

Handmade Soap Company
Bookworld.ie Adult Gift Bag bundles
@gutterbookshop.bsky.social - particularly the '642 Things to Write About' for any writers in your life
Poco Beauty
Dunnes €6/€7 candles #Spéirgorm

I Want Everything

Brings my mind to this song:
open.spotify.com/track/1e9qKQ...
I wanna wallow in the gutters
I wanna galavant with kings
I want everything
I wanna cry beneath the covers
I wanna fight 'til the death tone rings

I want you and you alone
I want every pretty little thing I see
I want everything

Oh this is lovely Noreen, thank you 💚

I love all kinds of writing, especially poetry. I would love to hear of what you've read recently that drew you in and still makes you think?

This was the first poem I heard the late, great Macdara Woods recite in Achill 14 years ago. I think of it often #Spéirgorm 3/3

breathing silver linings on Instagram: "Hi everyone. Long time, no speak (and not much write!). I hope you are doing well. It has been over a year since I shared a piece and I am amazed how much time ... breathingsilverlinings on December 4, 2025: "Hi everyone. Long time, no speak (and not much write!). I hope you are doing well. It has been over a year since I shared a piece and I am amazed how much ...

Nature, place, identity, season, recovery, the sea, a clearing, are all a part of what I am drawn to.

I hope to share some new pieces in the coming months. In the meantime, I shared a snippet on my Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DR2mcaZjMm...

#Spéirgorm 2/3

In my younger yrs, I wrote a lot creatively & shared it. I attended the Scoil Acla writers workshop for many yes which was the best thing I ever did. Time went on & new commitments took hold, as well a growing fear of exposure

I miss it though & I always say 'feel the fear & do it anyway!' 1/3

thanks for this! definitely some nice bits there 🙏

Cheers, will check that out 😊

I am preparing what I'll do for Christmas shopping 🎄 I want to buy from Irish businesses as much as I can, but as affordable as I can. Everything is just so expensive now. Any suggestions for where to look? Especially for bath/shower bits, books, stationery, candles etc. TIA 🎁 #Spéirgorm

Go raibh míle!

Selling an accessible ticket (with free companion ticket) to see John Bishop tonight Wednesday 29th in the 3arena. They are available for below face-value. I am just not able to make it myself unfortunately! Message for more details 🎭 #ticketfairy #Speirgorm

Picturesque Mayo Island named eighth-most beautiful island in world The Mayo Island features amongst islands such as Madeira, Sri Lanka and the Seychelles

Pleased to see that Achill Island was ranked the 8th best island globally

Excited to head back home for a few weeks soon. My village is a little slice of beauty flying under the radar that doesn't tend to make the headlines - but still top tier 🌊
shorturl.at/0Ujop

#AchillIsland #Mayo #Spéirgorm

Episode 2 (with Molly O'Leary) Reader's Hour · Episode

Very sad to hear about the passing of Paul Durcan - one of my favourite poets & whose work I am so fond of. Years ago on QFM, myself and Anna D'Alton discussed Durcan's work in the second episode of our show Reader's Hour open.spotify.com/episode/4kFC...

#poetry #pauldurcan #irishpoetry #Spéirgorm

That time again for my monthly post on here 😂 I sustained quite a nasty injury to my ankle. April was all about ice packs, resting and tunes 🙌

New and some rediscovered tracks ✨
open.spotify.com/playlist/7pX...

That time again to share my March playlist ☘️ I finished the month with a badly sprained ankle. Bad enough to cancel my trip to Copenhagen, I was supposed to fly today. Swings & roundabouts 😂
Happy though to be recovering with some ☀️ & the grand stretch 😎 #Spéirgorm

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I'm going to be in #Copenhagen soon for the first time. Any suggestions on things to see or do, especially anything a lil off the beaten track? Also any tips on getting around, making the trip accessible would be most welcome 🇩🇰

I know there's a drop in temp, but I had to wear my sunglasses for my driving lesson this morning. So that's good enough for me ☀️ #Spéirgorm

It's that time again ☀️ February #Playlist 🎶

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Welcome to My World (Catherine Gallagher) | Midwest Documentaries

creative writing (not much time for that right now!), activism, and my commitment to my education.

I've just learned that the episode was made available to listen back: shorturl.at/kPs6t

#Spéirgorm #Speirgorm

Slightly different post. Some time ago, in May 2023, I sat down with Tommy Marren from Midwest Radio. I was asked to participate in their documentary series, 'Welcome to My World'.

I talk about growing up in Achill, navigating life as a disabled child & teenager, grief & loss in my family 1/2

Bubblegum brain

Oh that's cool! Grand stretch playlist and hand sewing sounds like a great combo ☀️
Ah, Bubble gum brain is cheesy early 00s pop I put on for cleaning or packing/unpacking to give me motivation 😂 open.spotify.com/playlist/1sG...

@theauldsthretch.bsky.social open.spotify.com/playlist/2QF... 😎