English teacher. Books, literature, literacy, art. Chocolate.
Kildare, Ireland
Joined July 2020
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12 bookshops across the country have been longlisted for the ‘An Post Bookshop of the Year’.
This category acknowledges the significant role played by independent bookshops and local branches in helping their local communities to find and savour the titles of their choice.
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In the middle of the way
under the wet of late September..
Rain-logged berries and stones
Are rained upon, acorns
shine from grassy verges..
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🚨 Competition 🎉
I have a copy of The researchEd Guide to Cognitive Science to give away - it is not published officially until September 1st.
To enter simply retweet this tweet & a winner will be selected at random. Open to all around the world! 🌍📚🧠 Good luck ☺️👏
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#Trainspotting is 30 years old today. I maybe should say that it seems like yesterday and where has all gone. But no. The truth is it feels ages ago, not just a different era but a different life lived by another person.
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Spike Island is Ireland's historic Island, worthy of UNESCO recognition.
Yet most people don't know its rich history, or global significance.
Here are 17 short tweets that explain why Ireland's Alcatraz will be known everywhere as a true world wonder... (1)
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Still not over this Old English word, which feels like an entire philosophy in itself. From dūst (“dust”) + sċēawung (“inspection, contemplation”).
I wrote a piece about it for @GuernicaMag last year ✨
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The Circus & the Elephant in the Room – My Thoughts on Leaving Cert Reform @humphreyjones tinyurl.com/4khesdam
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Perfect Japanese word: Komorebi - to describe the dance of sunlight filtered through tree leaves.
(Words may not create feelings but they certainly help us to notice them...).
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Portrait of singer, musician and actress Tina Turner (1969) by J. Robinson #WomensArt RIP
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I've never seen this before. It's a work of genius.
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Gardaí are seeking the public's help in tracing 16-year-old Briain Holmes who is missing from Kildare town. He was last seen in Co Clare yesterday. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kildare Garda Station on 045 527 737 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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(New). A report on last night's English Meet @sccdublin including presentation slides.
juliangirdham.com/blog/repor…
#edchatie
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Thread this evening on #englishmeet @sccdublin, as English teachers gather to share their ideas and productive practice. #edchatie
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We're delighted to publish our 2nd interim report. This draws on the views of students, teachers, principals & parents. A big thanks to all those taking part. Looking forward to hearing your views in the next phase of the study. Report available here: tinyurl.com/297p7fpx
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So hope for a great sea-change
On the far side of revenge.
Believe that further shore
Is reachable from here.
Believe in miracle
And cures and healing wells.
#GFA25
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We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that Sara Baume has been shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize!
📚 THE 2023 SHORTLIST 📚
We are thrilled to unveil the 6 titles that make up this year's stellar Swansea University (@SwanseaUni) Dylan Thomas Prize shortlist! Who will be crowned our winner on May 11th? #SUDTP23
📰 PRESS RELEASE - swan.ac/SUDTP23
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#rEDDub The incomparable @P_A_Kirschner reminding us the debt we have to educational psychology. And a wonderful analogy in his account of teaching his granddaughter how to safely cross the road.
