Hilary White

Adios amigos. See you on instagram and threads @ hilawhite

Wondering if the hearts of those frustrated by small acts of petty symbolism, by the feeling that smashed windows and graffiti on bakeries are simply not enough, are cheered by the upgrade to burning ambulances this morning.

Jessie Buckley lives in the UK. That is the country where she celebrates - and is celebrated - on Mother's Day. Her Oscars speech isn't some slight on Ireland or error in judgement. #getalife

She lives in the UK. That's where she celebrates - and is celebrated - on Mother's Day.

@DavQuinn @OdohertyI64991 "Neither black enough for left nor white enough for the right" was how David Baddiel put it

@OdohertyI64991 Jews no longer considered a victim group. Now considered an oppressor group.

So far the Jewish Representative Council has not been invited on to a single national radio show to discuss its new report on anti-Semitism in Ireland. (I know this because I asked them). independent.ie/opinion/mauric…

It’s cool that Salman Rushdie has outlived 2 Ayatollahs.

Some news

Pretty sure David Bowie is the only actor to work with Lynch, Scorsese, and Nolan, which really just solidifies him as the coolest guy to ever live

@RachelMoiselle Great work, Rachel

Good morning, everyone. From yesterday’s Sunday Independent. Of any piece on antisemitism I have written, I put the most thought into this one, and I do hope you will do me the honour of reading it in full. The piece focuses on themes of identity, loyalty, betrayal, and with whom one’s fate belongs. As Irish Jews continue to be alienated in Irish society, I relay one plea from the Irish Jewish community: listen to us. ‘I think often of the quote by Polish communist Isaac Deutscher, who stated after The Holocaust that he had “long since abandoned my anti-Zionism, which was based on a confidence...in European society and civilisation, which that society and civilisation have not justified”. In refusing to listen and accept the concerns of its Jewish sons and daughters, Irish society has punctured the confidence that many of us had in this great nation and, indeed, has strengthened the case for Zionism. “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” is a famous phrase by yet another esteemed son of Ireland. This is a value the Jewish community have lived by since their arrival here in the 1600s. It is not too much to ask for one thing in return: listen.’ I want to thank the Sunday Independent for asking me to write another piece. As the poll results included in my article illustrate, this is not a popular subject to write on in this county. In order for the Jewish community to be listened to, it first must be heard. A platform such as this is most appreciated.

The winners of the Paul McVeigh West Cork Residency are Carol Farrelly, Greg Thorpe and Stephanie Torrance. Thank you to the judges @cathygalvin1 and @HAWhiteK who had an extremely difficult job. *3 free events for all applicants will take place in the New Year more info in Jan.

@HDrochon @PrincetonUPress Mazel tov!

Final proofs! 🎉

The Paul McVeigh West Cork Residency - deadline midnight tonight November 30th. paulmcveighwriter.com/2025/10/17/the…

Patrick Cotter has joined the Paul McVeigh Residency. 3 winners will go to Cork & can ask him about the industry. Director of @MunLitCentre & Cork Short Story Festival he has invaluable advice about approaching festivals & what's expected of you when there paulmcveighwriter.com/2025/11/19/pat…

Pre-orders and subscriptions have started making their way out into the world, and you can get a copy here if you haven't already: tolkajournal.org/shop/p/issue-t…

We're launching Issue 10 at @MoLI_Museum First Fridays on the eve of 5 December 🎺 Featuring an editorial conversation, and readings from seven amazing contributors 🔥 Time tbc, and registration will open soon 👀

Because it makes it all the sweeter when you beat them out the gate

@RachelMoiselle Rachel don't even respond to these cretins. You don't need to explain yourself to anyone. They're pathetic.

- Born here - Raised here - Live here - Speak Irish - Know Irish Sign Language - Contributed to society through taxes and volunteering - Family on both sides have been here for generations - Ancestors mentioned in the most renowned piece of Irish literature - Grandmother cast some of the most well-known Irish films and discovered some of the most Irish famous actors I’m a daughter of Ireland. Cope and seethe.

Both winners of the inaugural Paul McVeigh Residency are back this year. @hollowaywriter2 will talk to the winners about life after the residency & who better with his phenomenal success? @HAWhiteK will help decide the winners. Here's more about them. paulmcveighwriter.com/2025/11/12/pat…

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@RachelMoiselle Hear hear. Superb work, Rachel

Good morning, everyone. It is with sadness that I share my article for the Sunday Independent. It is one that should not have had to be written. Already we have seen a cynical narrative emerge that Israel’s conduct in Gaza is to blame for the Yom Kippur terror attack in Manchester. This is not only victim blaming, it also misses the fact that violent antisemitism has been on the rise in Europe since long before October 7th. The tragedy that befell was Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz was the inevitable result of the viciously antisemitic language that has been unleashed on the streets and in the media for almost two years. But it is also the result of the more insidious language of silence of the majority. This silence long predates October 7th and it is long since time that it was broken. ‘While vocal antisemitic language pierces the ear and causes distress, the painful language of silence gradually seeps through the pores of one's very being, creating feelings of hollow despair.’