Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Five days to moving in! Lots of painting to do! #yeoldeschoolhouse🤞🤞🤞 000
Reposted by Andrea CarterJohn Creedon @johncreedon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Around Ireland I've heard the foxglove referred to as - fairy fingers/lus an tsionnaigh/lus mór/méara sí.... 6252
Reposted by Andrea CarterConnie Chen 陳穎慈 @conniechiiiwa.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Ready for the SF Art Book Fair! 😅📚 20681691106
Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 20/07/2026This was the joy of reading ‘The Wind in the Willows’ for me as a child - so engaged by the story that I looked up the words I didn’t know, desperate to know their meaning. To not even want that as an adult is… 010
Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Now booking for the Autumn! @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/the-...irishwriterscentre.ieThe Nuts and Bolts of Crime Fiction with Andrea Carter - Irish Writers CentreAn in person course for those interested in writing crime fiction, ideal for those working on a novel. Led by Andrea Carter. 032
Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 18/07/2026In London last week for some work stuff but managed a couple of hours at the V&A American photography exhibition… 020
Reposted by Andrea CarterNational Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Banned Comics at the NLI 📖 Were comics really banned in Ireland? Join comic scholar James Bacon as he explores the history of comic censorship in Ireland using material from the National Library's collections. 📅 Thursday 6 Aug at 6pm (for ages 16+): ow.ly/fipx50Znh9qow.lyBanned Comics at the NLIA history of Censorship of Comics in Ireland 01410
Reposted by Andrea CarterDoug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 18/07/2026I know everyone in the US and Canada is still asleep, but I'm still gonna shout about this - TOMBSTONING is a Kindle Daily Deal across the pond, so fill yer boots: a.co/d/0fpzt2H8 @orendabooks.bsky.social 0106
Reposted by Andrea CarterAndrii Frolov @artandriifrolov.bsky.social · 17/07/2026"Rainy Evening Street" - my oil painting 1846901627
Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 18/07/2026‘Some days are held together almost entirely by butter…’ 110
Reposted by Andrea CarterOrkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 08/07/2026This is your occasional reminder that Agatha Christie wasn't just the bestselling crime writer of all time but also she had a surfboard called Fred 7678156
Reposted by Andrea CarterRaven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 30/06/2026If you're not sure who your TDs are or how to contact them, you can search by constituency or party here: www.oireachtas.ie/en/members/t... #BanHareCoursingoireachtas.ieFind a TDSearch for Members of Dáil Éireann by constituency or party 0119
Reposted by Andrea CarterChapters Bookstore, Parnell St, D1 @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social · 18/06/2026There is a book for everyone. That means bookshops have to be for everyone too. Not intimidating. Not exclusive. Not a test. Just a place where curiosity is enough, and belonging begins at the shelves. #Indiebookshopweek @booksaremybag.bsky.social 0101
Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Looking forward to delivering a taster Crime Fiction workshop @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social this summer! 011
Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Lilac in bloom at our old schoolhouse! Two months and we’ll be in… 010
Reposted by Andrea CarterSarah Kay @k-interarma.bsky.social · 08/10/2025The Guardian has published the names of the 18,457 children killed in Gaza. www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...theguardian.comYoung lives cut short on an unimaginable scale: the 18,457 children on Gaza’s list of war deadEvery name on a list compiled by health authorities in Gaza of the child victims of Israel’s offensive 11818
Reposted by Andrea CarterJoe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 07/10/2025I did not believe Israel would reach the point of starving people to death. I did not believe it would, on average, erase a classroom of children every single day for two whole years.” - Orly Noy www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comDisappearing people, disappearing morals – how two years has changed Gaza and Israel | Orly NoyThere can be no healing until the world stares into and acknowledges the void torn open by this conflict, says Israeli journalist Orly Noy 21813
Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 06/08/2025For a limited time only! There Came A-Tapping is awfully cheap… 031
Reposted by Andrea CarterResist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 03/08/2025#BREAKING | Irish president calls for potential MILITARY ACTION in Gaza He wants the UN to invoke ‘Chapter 7’ – which allows an international force to defend aid corridors ‘Are we to watch children starving? Something MUST happen’ 10427231
Reposted by Andrea CarterIrish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 15/07/2025"How many mystery writers does it take to change a light bulb? Two. One to change the bulb, and the other to give it an unexpected twist at the end." 08213
Reposted by Andrea CarterRichard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 13/07/2025“It is a concentration camp. I am sorry," - former Israeli PM. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...theguardian.com‘Humanitarian city’ would be concentration camp for Palestinians, says former Israeli PMEhud Olmert says forcing people into camp would be ethnic cleansing, and anger at Israel is not all down to antisemitism 13620
Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 12/07/2025Thanks so much to @irishexaminer.bsky.social @sweetoblivion.bsky.social for including #ThereCameATapping in such august company today! 031
Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Very happy with the new paperback cover of There Came A-Tapping. Coming October 2025! 030
Reposted by Andrea CarterUncle Duke @uncleduke1969.bsky.social · 01/07/2025“I know you think you’re being funny, but honestly Dave, it’s just hurtful.” 319184091986
Reposted by Andrea CarterNathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 27/06/2025IDF soldiers have now themselves admitted they have been ordered to murder aid-seekers in Gaza. Truly an atrocity built on atrocity. www.haaretz.com/israel-news/... 10653273032
Reposted by Andrea CarterIrish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Frank Carson: A man says to the doctor: "What's the good news?" "You've got 24 hours to live." He says: "What's the bad news?" The doctor says: "We should have told you yesterday." #itsthewayitellthem 0145
Reposted by Andrea CarterIrish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Frank Carson: There were two Irishmen eating sandwiches in a pub and the landlord said: "You can't eat your own food in here." So they swapped sandwiches. #itsthewayitellthem 69611
Reposted by Andrea CarterIrish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Frank Carson: My wife said to me: "If you won the lottery, would you still love me?" I said: "Of course I would. I'd miss you, but I'd still love you." #itsthewayitellthemjokes4us.comFrank Carson Jokes - Frank Carson One Liners JokesA collection of Frank Carson Jokes and One Liners 1749
Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 25/06/2025I loved this book so much. The conclusion to the Enceladons Trilogy is rage-inducing and heartbreaking, but ultimately full of hope. I’m going to miss Sandy (& the good energy humans!). Out August 2025. @orendabooks.bsky.social @dougjohnstone.bsky.social 230
Reposted by Andrea CarterRaven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Did you buy a book today? Borrow one from the library? Get a loan of one from a friend? Find one waiting for you on a park bench? Yes? Very good, carry on. 1275
Reposted by Andrea CarterRTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 25/06/2025Children in Gaza dying of thirst after trucks carrying water blocked - UNICEFrte.ieChildren in Gaza are dying of thirst, says UNICEFUNICEF has warned that while the world's attention is focused elsewhere, the situation in Gaza is "at the worst it has ever been" with the Palestinian territory hitting "rock bottom". 16207215
Reposted by Andrea CarterSylvia Leatham @sylvialeatham.bsky.social · 23/06/2025I know I’m always going on about the library and what a great resource it is. But just had to sign my 9yo’s homework and came across this. “I feel safe when… I’m in the library.” Bit emotional overall! And what a nice accolade for my local library in Cabra, Dublin 7. @jackielynam.bsky.social 34110
Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 19/06/2025This is giving me terrible flashbacks! Everyone who appears in court has had moments like this (although usually not quite so squirm-inducing..). 020
Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 18/06/2025This is what evil looks like. Murdering starving people. 000
Reposted by Andrea CarterKneecap @kneecapceol.bsky.social · 17/06/2025As the British state arms and supports these war crimes they'll have Mo Chara in court in London tomorrow to try to label him a terrorist..... Starving and homeless they were shot dead by the IDF who now also control the tiny trickle of food. Evil beyond any fucking words. 9275112
Reposted by Andrea CarterDavid H Headley @davidhheadley.bsky.social · 14/06/2025Happy Independent Bookshop Week! Show your love and support for local indy bookshops like @goldsborobooks.bsky.social. These small businesses are crucial for celebrating diversity in literature and fostering community. Let's keep them thriving! #IndieBookshopWeek #SupportIndieBookstores 📚 0112
Reposted by Andrea CarterKit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · 14/06/2025Penguin 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... Please share :) 02226
Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Had a fabulous time at Belfast Book Festival! Thanks to all involved! 030
Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 30/05/2025No vested interest here (other than being a Laois local business)! But if you’re in Bloom and you haven’t tried @ballykilcavan.com beer, give it a go. There are loads and they’re all yum! 120
Reposted by Andrea CarterDublin Literary Award @dublinlitaward.bsky.social · 22/05/2025🏆 The Adversary by Michael Crummey has won the 2025 Dublin Literary Award! 🏆 Nominated by Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries and published by Knopf Canada, this powerful novel takes the top honour in the award’s 30th year. 🎉 #DublinLitAward #DLA30yrs 13922
Andrea Carter @andreacarter.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Karen, you absolute star!! And you managed to beat the tragic postal service between Ireland & the UK! I am SO excited about this! @orendabooks.bsky.social @dougjohnstone.bsky.social 262
Reposted by Andrea CarterNathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Consider that in Israel you may say “Every child, every baby in Gaza is an enemy. The enemy is not Hamas... We need to conquer Gaza and colonize it and not leave a single Gazan child there,” on tv w/ impunity. In the US you may be deported for writing an oped saying Palestinians deserve human rights 418190
Reposted by Andrea CarterMehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Israel is preventing the WHO from sending incubators into Gaza. Think about how savage, how barbaric, how evil, you have to be to defend that and defend the government doing that. 10139141097
Reposted by Andrea CarterPunk Rock History @punkrockhistory.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Released 45 years ago today "Love Will Tear Us Apart," a song by English post-punk band Joy Division. Everyone knows the original video, but I chose a different one this time. Peter Hook & The Light - 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' - Live at O2 Apollo, Manchester - 29/7/22. #joydivision #history #otd 1855287
Reposted by Andrea CarterNPR @npr.org · 27/04/2025National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.npr.orgFrom dogs to rabbits, NPR readers share how adopting shelter pets impacted themNational Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives. 25185542600
Reposted by Andrea CarterAlan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 27/04/2025The Israeli regime is eliminating an entire population. However much attention Trump’s own brand of fascism attracts, that this is happening is the most shocking & sordid development of the C21. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...theguardian.comGaza on brink of catastrophe as aid runs out and prices soar, groups warnPalestinians face starvation and severe malnutrition as Israel’s blockade continues, say aid agencies 36734