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@katrionaos That was a cracker of an interview, Katriona, well done. Looking forward to reading your full story. Congratulations.

4 days to go until publication day; here is an exert from the Times this weekend. I was taken in to care for a while as a kid...& loved it...food, heat, shelter & books- consistency. irishtimes.com/culture/books/…

There's still time, it's not too late! We still have places on our University Access to AHSSL - Arts/Humanities, Social Sciences & Law

@SocialMide @NotScottEvans Great message, best of luck with this, Míde and everyone concerned

@orlatinsley May you be safe and well, Orla

@martinbeanz Sounds like you are doing great work, Martin. The sooner you can expose your findings about these experiences the better. Best wishes.

I spoke to 4 single mothers living in homeless accommodation today. All on camera. One was assaulted. Another couldn't go to the hospital with a broken arm for two days because the "service" providers said her mother can't babysit, and that only a social worker could..

@FlamelilyJoy Jeepers, Joy, you are amazing in the being and in the doing, also looking spectacular - acing it on all fronts! Delighted to see you, hear about your work, read your work, hear about you... keep it all up. You are an inspiration and a Joy in name and in nature

Shona proverb: “Sango rinopa waneta”(The forest provides food to those who persevere) I’ve found support in places I least expected, & in distant countries I’ve also got silence from where I expected support Experiences and lessons I’ll carry with me on this journey of dreams

Twenty years ago Racism and Social Change in the Republic of Ireland was published by @ManchesterUP It had previously been turned down by an Irish academic publisher because the peer reviewer felt that chapters on Travellers had no place in a book about racism. 2nd edition 2012.

@BryanFanning @ManchesterUP And that racism continues and we continue to call it by so many other names, you were right then, Bryan. Then and still now - what so many member of the Traveller community experience is clearly racism.

@FlamelilyJoy And then will I look like as beautiful as you?

“It’s all about learning to find calm in the chaos and minding my own business”

@FlamelilyJoy Ah, Joy, I am so sorry to hear this. NOT IN MY Name - keep on saying what needs to be said, you do us all proud

Thank you to the person who is followed and follows many mutuals here who reminded me that I have no place to be commenting or writing anything about Ireland because I have no connections to country, after 20yrs😞 Go raibh maith agat Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday 🌻

By choosing to listen beyond an accent, we break down barriers and grow as people independent.ie/opinion/commen…

@FlamelilyJoy You nailed it again, Joy, well done.

The Conservative's Nationality and Borders Bill would allow the government to remove British citizenship without notice or right to appeal. This government's racist polices must be opposed. #BlackLivesMatter #ToryRacism #Windrush

Called to be delighted! Celebrating the achievement of Wonder Woman, @FlamelilyJoy called to the Bar today Well done Joy-Tendai!

Have you heard of Peigí’s Adventures in Science?

Mags noting the cultural significance of beady pockets, displayed here as part of @HFrancescaArt launch. Explaining how Traveller women would exchange buttons and sew them in memory of friends and loved ones. #TravellerAllyandProud #strongertogether

Applications for Sept 2022 entry to the UCD MSc Hunter-Gatherer Archaeology open on Friday October 1st. So I thought it might be good to tell you what students on this year's programme have been up to... Its halfway through Week Three of Trimester One & they need a rest already!

Oh my goodness, before the 7 of the 9 month is out please have a listen to rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

Inspired by @fotoole’s article on arts schools and the amazing things that happen when creativity is at the centre of education, I have a letter in today’s Irish Times