Sign in

Claire O’Connell

@claireoconnell.bsky.social
595 followers 300 following 68 posts

Scientist, writer. www.irishtimes.com/author/claire-oc…

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Caroline O'Doherty @codohertynews.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
....while @claireoconnell.bsky.social meets a dentistry professor with great new research but concerns that we're still neglecting the basics www.irishtimes.com/science/2026...
irishtimes.com
Filling the evidence gaps in dental care: ‘We need a national oral health survey’
Research Lives: Martina Hayes is professor and consultant in restorative dentistry at Cork University Dental School and Hospital
111
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Caroline O'Doherty @codohertynews.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
....and in Research Lives @claireoconnell.bsky.social meets a PhD candidate asking mums how workplaces, cafes, hospitals & other settings help or hinder breastfeeding www.irishtimes.com/science/2026...
irishtimes.com
A supportive built environment can help build a breastfeeding culture
PhD student Andyno Akpanukoh is using a citizen science approach to determine whether aspects like physical spaces and facilities help or hinder mothers to breastfeed
031
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Caroline O'Doherty @codohertynews.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
....and @claireoconnell.bsky.social meets the @dublincityuni.bsky.social professor who is researching the future of fermentation www.irishtimes.com/science/2026...
irishtimes.com
Precision fermentation helping to provide foods of the future
Research Lives: Federico Cerrone is assistant professor in Bioprocess Engineering at Dublin City University School of Biotechnology
043
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Caroline O'Doherty @codohertynews.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
.....and @claireoconnell.bsky.social meets a researcher combining zoology and archaeology to see what animal remains can teach us about human lives www.irishtimes.com/science/2026...
irishtimes.com
Archaeologist Dr Fiona Beglane: Animal bones provide clues to lives and livelihoods of the past
Dr Fiona Beglane is a lecturer in archaeology at Atlantic Technological University, Sligo
011
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
@rteradio1.bsky.social that is the first time I have heard HLH mentioned on air @mcculld.bsky.social
100
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 14/10/2025
@claireoconnell.bsky.social from @irishtimes.com has published a wonderful interview with 2025 Hamilton Speaker Kip Thorne, ahead of the Hamilton Lecture this Thursday. The lecture is sold out but a recording will be available soon on the RIA website Read it here: www.irishtimes.com/science/spac...
145
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
AMBER Centre @ambercentre.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
“Ireland has supported me at every stage of my career” AMBER’s Prof Valeria Nicolosi discusses her career in Ireland & the Global Talent Ireland Programme with @researchireland.ie & @claireoconnell.bsky.social ambercentre.ie/ireland-has-... #GlobalTalentIreland #materialsscience #advancedmaterials
052
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
CÚRAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices @curamdevices.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Read all about the work of CÚRAM Investigator Dr Catalina Vallejo Giraldo to enhance biomaterial design and functionalization to improve neurooncology therapies in @irishtimes.com w/ @claireoconnell.bsky.social. Read more at tinyurl.com/3hknmv8y. @researchireland.ie @uniofgalwaymag.bsky.social
tinyurl.com
Biomaterials and ‘brains in a dish’ for future treatments
Research Lives: Associate professor Catalina Vallejo Giraldo, University of Galway
032
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Utterly insane that the fate of millions, even billions of living people is forever handcuffed to the whims of a handful of belligerent idiots with a God complex playing Jenga with humanity for personal gain during the blink of an eye that they're on this planet. The sheer pointlessness of it all.
12632144
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Finally watched Sinners, whose main message seems to be that Irish people appreciate good music but are not always sensitive to local norms in their desire to join a rollicking party
2479067
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Jason, ex Inferis @benedictsred.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
“i asked chat gpt” “i asked grok” Jeeves would kill you where you stand
84152903653
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Rhodri Marsden @rhodri.biz · 18/06/2025
I think of this very short film quite often youtu.be/o_XaJdDqQA0
youtu.be
Peter's Computer - Desktop Cleanup (big play films)
YouTube video by Nicholas Gurewitch
28121
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Josef O'Shea @josefoshea.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
"Limerick Junction"
618331
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Was just playing Lady Madonna on the piano and from the other side of the room my daughter asks: ‘oh is that She’s Electric at a different speed?’ And now I cannot unhear it and I think I need to let Macca know 🙃
000
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Best of luck to the young fella and the 140,000 or so students doing state exams in Ireland - brilliant to get LC25 underway!
020
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
CÚRAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices @curamdevices.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
On Friday for #WorldMSDay we highlighted the work of Dr Una FitzGerald at CÚRAM, who for over 25 years has researched the disease & how lab discoveries could help people living with the chronic condition. Read her conversation with @claireoconnell.bsky.social here lnkd.in/eXGverk5
012
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
There won’t be a something somethinged in the wee county tonight. An Lú abú! 🎉 #Louth #GAA #Spèirgorm
2142
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Have to say I smile a little when during the Irish-language coverage of Pope Francis, because the words Pápa Prionsias just sound so lovely
030
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Annie West @anniewestdotcom.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Happy Birthday @president.ie
111724
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
UCD School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science @ucd-sbbs.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
👋 Last week we introduced the 6 finalists for ENGAGE 2025…Now it’s time to meet our host & judges! 🎤 MC: @claireoconnell.bsky.social 🧠Judges: @Stephen Flanagan, Joan Mahon, Kate Gajewska Open to the public join us this Wed April 16 at 5pm in person or online⬇️ 🔗 bit.ly/3EUekHj #AccessibleScience
011
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
🌼 Today, 🇮🇪 turns yellow with the Irish Cancer Society to bring hope, support & progress against cancer. We’re proud & grateful to receive €1M annually from them to fund life-saving cancer trials. 💛 bit.ly/3Y6u8NY #DaffodilDay2025 #GoAllIn
022
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Today is the Irish Cancer Society's #DaffodilDay! 💛 The Beaumont RCSI Irish Cancer Society Lung Outreach Programme advancing lung cancer care in Ireland is made possible thanks to support from Daffodil Day. Donate at cancer.ie to go ALL IN against cancer.
A circular badge featuring a bright yellow daffodil with an orange centre. Around the edge, white and yellow text on a dark blue background reads: “Daffodil Day, Friday 28 March. Please donate at cancer.ie.” Irish Cancer Society logo appears on the right.
063
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Sharing so people can help support this family #HLH gofund.me/5db04ed9
gofund.me
Donate to PLEASE HELP SAVE MÉABH, organised by rachel mooney
This is our beautiful daughter Méabh. Méabh was born in January 2 days before her big brothers bi… rachel mooney needs your support for PLEASE HELP SAVE MÉABH
011
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Ben Stiller @benstiller.redhour.com · 21/03/2025
#severance is renewed for Season 3. #PraiseKier and Tim Cook. film still #67 Choreography & Merriment
489119941094
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Severance. So many questions.
media.tenor.com
a man in a suit and tie looks to his left
Alt: Actor Adam Scott plays Mark Scout in Severence, seen here wearing a suit and tie snd looking bemused as he speaks with someone just out of shot
010
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
@irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social is there an effective way to report when a driver almost knocks a cyclist off their bike on the road and then shouts abuse at them? There is a lot of rage wrapped up in cars out there ☹️
220
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
WIRED @wired.com · 18/03/2025
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
freedom.press
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
16249137723359
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Twisteddoodles @twisteddoodles.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
For the day that’s in it #paddynotpatty #stpatricksday
228286
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
President of Ireland @president.ie · 01/03/2025
Anois teacht an Earraigh le Misneach
950066
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Bionic Laura @bioniclaura.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Rest in peace Pat Ingoldsby, a true Dublin character. May your crossing be easy.
The poem I visualise my death by Pat Ingoldsby 
I will go down to the waters edge in Malahide, 
Because it is time.
Da will be there in the boat.
He will smile. 
'You're coming over' he will say.
He knows.
'Yes I am. It's lovely to see you.'
'Come on' he will say, 'Ta is waiting'.
A smile of joy will warm me.
He will not need to help me over the side.
Everything will be easy. 
Da will pull on the oats
And away we will go
Crossing over
To the island
Forever
Getting there.
25841130
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Éidín Ní Shé @eidin.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
An icon www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
rte.ie
Poet, writer and broadcaster Pat Ingoldsby dies aged 82
The death of the poet, writer and broadcaster Pat Ingoldsby at the age of 82 has been confirmed by his family.
2122
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
You’ve been murdered. Who do you want on the case?
media.tenor.com
a man in a suit and tie is smoking a cigarette while sitting at a table .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is smoking a cigarette while sitting at a table .
020
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Aw this is so sad. He was generous with his excellent wisdom, and I quote him all the time in training sessions about how to communicate research clearly. A really lovely and talented person. RIP
010
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Word of the Day is ‘bayard’ (16th century): one who has the supreme self-confidence of ignorance.
383129803388
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Happy Imbolc 🌱
Drawing of a woman with green hair blowing a flame from her hand, with the word imbolc in gold letters
11739185
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Definitely AI-generated. Or maybe HB-generated? 🤪
020
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Carlow Weather @carlowweather.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Weather model 18z updates rolling out and they are bad news. They increase the wind gusts even a little more with more areas in Midlands forecast to see gusts of 170kmh. #StormÉowyn is going to leave a serious mark!
69635
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Jeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Storm #Eowyn will have gusts 100 mph + on Ireland’s west coast building waves offshore to 50 feet. With likely record low pressure of 936 mb for the area. Be safe! And a rare event… @NOAA Hurricane Hunters will fly in to gather data.
1524160
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Has anyone else gone into full nesting mode ahead of this storm? Have already made a lasagne, cinnamon buns and fruit crumble and am about to roast a chicken.
media.tenor.com
a cartoon chef is cooking in a kitchen with a pan of food in front of him .
ALT: a cartoon chef is cooking in a kitchen with a pan of food in front of him .
240
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Someone is having a loaf at #cherrytomatobridge
021
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
The ADAPT Centre @adaptcentre.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Social media is changing the game for #gambling #marketing. Discover how young people consume #sports content and the role of #influencers in our latest #podcast episode. Listen now by searching #ADAPTRadio wherever you get your podcasts: soundcloud.com/theadaptcentre
011
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
So sorry to hear that Professor Eleanor Maguire has died. Her study about 'The Knowledge' and brain changes in London taxi drivers was huge. Talked to her briefly for this piece back when she was made a fellow of the Royal Society (see panel): www.irishtimes.com/news/science...
irishtimes.com
An Irish immunologist joins Newton and Boyle as jolly good fellows
Prof Luke O’Neill has been made a fellow of the Royal Society for his innovative work on the human immune system
043
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Northern lights starting to glow in Sligo
2120
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy new year from a many-weathered Sligo ❤️
140
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Roisin Meaney 💙📚 @roisinm.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Now listen up. Words to live by in 2025 (and beyond). Be the light.
1013143
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
He was an inspiration. May he rest in peace.
000
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Dishwasher must think it is Covid lockdown again at this stage 🫣
media.tenor.com
a bosch dishwasher has a dirty sticker on the door
ALT: a bosch dishwasher has a dirty sticker on the door
000
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Public Service Announcement: It’s Friday.
media.tenor.com
a woman with red curly hair is asking what day do you think it is
ALT: a woman with red curly hair is asking what day do you think it is
020
Claire O’Connell @claireoconnell.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Lovely morning for it and a great cause #goalmile www.facebook.com/Termonfeckin...
020
Reposted by Claire O’Connell
Dr Abeba Birhane @abeba.blacksky.app · 14/12/2024
so apt and for some reason, my immediate thought is “it’d be nice to print and hang it up in the lab"
111013