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John O’Halloran

@joh2024.bsky.social
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President @UCC.bsky.social PhD, DSc, MRIA

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 03/06/2026
Eight new types of dragonfly, three unknown grasshoppers and some 60 new butterflies and moths in vivid colours were discovered by scientists as part of efforts to uncover more species
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Fluorescent spider, dragonflies among new species found
Eight new species of dragonfly, three unknown grasshoppers and some 60 new butterflies and moths in vivid hues have been discovered by scientists.
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UCC Innovation @uccinnovation.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
President of @ucc.ie Prof @joh2024.bsky.social addresses attendees at the UCC Research and Innovation Awards 2025. He acknowledges the work of UCC researchers and innovators in pushing boundaries, embracing knowledge and creating real-world impact through their work #UCCRIAwards
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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Great to see @eschonquinlivan.bsky.social and Trish Collier presenting evidence today in Leinster House to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth. They have both done Trojan work on the 'Key to the EU' programme. Well done ✅. @ucc.ie @joh2024.bsky.social @theresareidy.bsky.social
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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Great to see our BSc Government and Political Science students thrive on work placement in New York State Assembly & Senate. Two students, Robyn & Aoife, met Mayor Zohran Momdani on St. Patrick's Day. If interested in our degree (CK122) e-mail Government@ucc.ie 🇮🇪 🇺🇲. @ucc.ie @joh2024.bsky.social
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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
My opinion piece in today's Examiner about the Limerick Mayoral model. What are the issues? Cautious legislation, a failure to build relationships and the weakness of Irish local government. @joh2024.bsky.social @ucc.ie www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm... www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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Limerick mayoral experiment will fail without legislative review
As Ireland's first directly elected mayor, John Moran has been given a mandate, but no way of delivering it
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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Wonderful buzz at the UCC Spring Open night. Great to see the interest in #CK122 which is consistent with the big rise in CAO first preferences. Thanks to Rory for his help on our stand 👍. @ucc.ie @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social
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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
26th Annual Philip Monahan Lecture with Nicola Sturgeon - Aula Maxima, @ucc.ie, 11.45 on Monday 9 March. The event is free of charge, but registration is essential. 📩 Email government@ucc.ie. #Monahan26 @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social
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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The countdown is on to the 26th Annual Philip Monahan Lecture @ucc.ie with guest speaker Nicola Sturgeon 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. The event is free of charge but prior registration is essential (e-mail government@ucc.ie). See you on 9 March in the Aula Maxima! #Monahan26 @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social
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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Happy 10th birthday to the Centre for Local and Regional Governance @ucc.ie. We launched on 16 February 2016 and I am immensely proud of the progress we have made since then. Local government matters and it should be researched more. Onwards and upwards. @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social
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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Excited to deliver a research seminar @ucc.ie next Tuesday, exploring women's representation in Irish local government. We start at 3.00 in ORB 2.03. @uccresearch.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social
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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Thanks to the Cork Independent for the lovely article about the launch of 'Leading the Way' in City Hall last Thursday 🙏🥳. @ucc.ie @jfcryan.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social @eschonquinlivan.bsky.social www.corkindependent.com/2025/12/17/w...
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Women lead the way in new book launched in City Hall | Cork Independent
A new book celebrating the achievements of 12 inspirational women who made significant contributions to local government in Cork city was launched recently in Cork City Hall.
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School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Opened by @joh2024.bsky.social , President of @ucc.ie Featuring chairs @sallycudmore.bsky.social and Sarah O'Connell, and speakers Sean Costello and Cormac O'Cleirigh (InnoGlobal), Sean Mulvaney (ISIF), Lorcan Blake (Grant Thornton), John Morrissey and Brendan Touhy
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University College Cork @ucc.ie · 08/11/2025
UCC joined many across Cork in #GoingGreen last night to show our support for @corkcityfc.ie ahead of tomorrow's FAI Cup Final. As City's proud Academic Partners, we wish the Rebel Army the very best of luck, especially to our students Matthew Kiernan, Rory Maloney and Matthew Murray. #CCFC84
UCC's Quad at night, lit up in green.
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University College Cork @ucc.ie · 06/11/2025
"Cop30 marks three decades of climate talks; time is no longer on our side," warns UCC President Prof. John O'Halloran (@joh2024.bsky.social) in today's Irish Times. "We should not wait for others but lead a path that inspires action." www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Cop30: as the window for meaningful action narrows fast, the stakes couldn’t be higher
Every year of delay locks in greater risk, higher costs and more irreversible damage
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University College Cork @ucc.ie · 23/10/2025
How will turnout in Friday’s presidential election affect the result? Professor @theresareidy.bsky.social, political scientist and specialist in voting behaviour, comments on the latest predictions.
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How will turnout in Friday’s presidential election affect the result?
For the first time in a presidential election, there is a concerted campaign to persuade people to spoil their votes
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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
'Leading the Way', written with John Ger O'Riordan and Anne Twomey and published by Cork City Libraries is being launched by the Lord Mayor on 11 November 🚀. It is the 11th book with my name on the cover and I am proud of all of them! @ucc.ie @jfcryan.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social
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John Creedon @johncreedon.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Wonderful. I too have spotted them happily fishing side by side near the Lee Maltings. The heron waiting to pounce and the egret rattling the stones beneath the surface in search of a pop-up lunch! Beautiful pic Gemma.
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University College Cork @ucc.ie · 13/10/2025
The first Pregnancy Loss Support Policy for staff in an Irish university has been launched by UCC, marking a significant step forward in workplace wellbeing and inclusion. www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
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UCC launches Irelands first Pregnancy Loss Support Policy for University staff | University College Cork
Discover the latest impact of University College Cork with news and views from our leading research experts, our students and our graduates
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School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Carmel Shortiss pictured receiving UCC’s Outstanding Colleague Award! 👏Carmel’s dedication, teamwork, and positive impact across the School of Microbiology make this recognition so well deserved. 📸Pictured with @cleverflick.bsky.social , Head of School, and @joh2024.bsky.social , President of UCC.
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UCC Innovation @uccinnovation.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Yesterday, @ucc.ie's Entrepreneurs in Residence joined us back on campus for an insightful day of discussions and mentorship. They met with UCC President @joh2024.bsky.social to discuss UCC's entrepreneurial ecosystem & support the next generation of start-up founders on their journeys.
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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
An enormous pleasure to speak in Dungarvan on Saturday alongside Mayor Séamus Ryan, Minister John Cummins, Arlene Crampsie and Joanne Rothwell. Congratulations to Waterford City and County Council on a very well-run event. @ucc.ie @uccresearch.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social
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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Issue 85 of GOVERNMENT TIMES is out! We have 24 pages describing recent activities of students and staff in the Department of Government and Politics @ucc.ie. There is a lot going on and much to celebrate 🥳. @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social #LeadingTheWay
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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Great day at our departmental research confidence. Thanks to @ucc.ie President, @joh2024.bsky.social for opening the event and @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social for a wonderful keynote address. Well done to all involved and 👍 to our enthusiastic students.
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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Looking forward to our departmental conference tomorrow and hearing the keynote address by @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social. I'm on Panel 1 which runs from 11.00-12.30. @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie @jfcryan.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social
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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Wonderful that BSc Government & Political Science third year student, Cian Walsh, will represent @ucc.ie on Wednesday on a panel analysing Ursula von der Leyen's State of the European Union address. Good luck! @jfcryan.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social
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Plants for Sustainability @sustainable-plants.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Proud of former UCC BEES postgrad Alicia Mateos Cardenas fronting the winning bid for the global award for Local Green Deals programme: Cork Chamber Wins Global Award at World Chambers Competition in Melbourne chamber.corkchamber.ie/news/details... @joh2024.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social
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Cork Chamber Wins Global Award at World Chambers Competition in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia/Cork, Ireland – Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has been awarded first place in the ‘Best Collaboration of Chambers, Business and Government’ category at the World Ch...
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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 03/08/2025
By acknowledging that teaching, research and innovation are fundamentally collective endeavours and by providing an ambitious yet supportive academic culture, universities can continue to attract the brightest minds for the future. 💡 🔗 buff.ly/wX6xm0Q #AcademicSky
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Key principles for attractive and sustainable academic careers
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Eoin Lettice @eoinlettice.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
‘This wasn’t obvious’: the potato evolved from a tomato ancestor, researchers find www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
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‘This wasn’t obvious’: the potato evolved from a tomato ancestor, researchers find
Hybridisation event took place about 9 million years ago, helping to ‘spark the emergence of a new organ’
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UCC Research @uccresearch.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Researchers @ucc.ie will lead one and partner in five major European-wide projects to receive a combined €3m funding under the 2024 HORIZON Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks programme. Read More 👇 www.ucc.ie/en/research/...
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UCC researchers receive €3m in funding from MSCA programme to train the next generation of early-career researchers | University College Cork
Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.
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John O’Halloran @joh2024.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Huge congratulations Anita! @ucc.ie Richly deserved!
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John Creedon @johncreedon.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
'Is this the way to where the leprechauns live ?' Filming a new series of #CreedonsMusicalAtlas in the enchanted forest at Guagán Barra/Gougane Barra with the gifted harpist Tara McNeill.
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University College Cork @ucc.ie · 19/06/2025
University College Cork has risen 27 places to 246th in one of the world’s leading education rankings, the QS World University Rankings, which are published today. This year marks the third successive increase in UCC's placing, and is our highest ranking in ten years. www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
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University College Cork @ucc.ie · 17/06/2025
We’re delighted to announce Professor Stephen Graham as Head of UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences. Prof. Graham's appointment comes at a time of significant growth across Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at UCC. We look forward to welcoming him to UCC in September.
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University College Cork announces appointment of new Head of College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences | University College Cork
Discover the latest impact of University College Cork with news and views from our leading research experts, our students and our graduates
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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 05/06/2025
Good morning from the first-ever Research Ireland Forum! The Forum is a key part of the consultation process on key priorities for the future direction of the new agency. Stay with us for updates. #ResearchIreland
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 20/05/2025
Today, over 20,000 bee species are buzzing for #WorldBeeDay 🐝 Bees & other pollinators keep 80% of crop and wild flowering plants alive. Yet, 1 in 10 bee, hoverfly, and butterfly species are now at risk of extinction in the EU.
Split-image with the text “TO BEE or NOT TO BEE.” The left side shows a vibrant wildflower meadow with a bee on a daisy, symbolising biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem. The right side shows a dry, barren landscape with dead trees and no visible wildlife, representing environmental degradation. An EU flag appears in the bottom right corner.
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John F. Cryan @jfcryan.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
President of UCC awarded honorary doctorate in US “for outstanding leadership in advancing sustainability in higher education “ Congrats John! @joh2024.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/munster...
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President of UCC awarded honorary doctorate in US
The President of University College Cork has been awarded an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters by the University of Massachusetts Lowell in the US.
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John O’Halloran @joh2024.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
A very special day @kcs-umasslowell.bsky.social UMass Lowell on Saturday’s commencement! Congratulations to the over 2000 students who graduated. Wonderful to see such joy and I was humbled to receive an Honorary Doctorate
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John O’Halloran @joh2024.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Humbled to be awarded this honorary doctorate @kcs-umasslowell.bsky.social ! A truly memorable day ! Huge thanks to Chancellor Chen and President Meehan for bestowing this honour on me and @ucc.ie
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John F. Cryan @jfcryan.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Always a special evening @ucc.ie The Ignite Awards & Showcase is opened by @joh2024.bsky.social, celebrating graduate startups and innovation. @uccinnovation.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social
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John Creedon @johncreedon.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
The view from RTE Cork right now. Sunset behind Holy Trinity church. Dul faoi na gréine/Sunset
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Eoin Lettice @eoinlettice.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Magnolias in bloom at UCC Arboretum today. 95 million years old, the large flowers allow pollination by beetles as bees did not yet exist. #ucctrees
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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Fabulous to speak at the Massachusetts State House about the 2024 general election on a panel with Prof Gary Murphy yesterday. Thanks to Prof Mary Murphy & Boston College for the invitation & to Rep John Lawn for arranging everything in the State House.
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John O’Halloran @joh2024.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Inspiring reflections from our @ucc.ie #COP29 delegates- about the potential of grassroots movement to tackle Climate Change
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John O’Halloran @joh2024.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Deepening our friendship and collaboration with Argentina with a visit by HE Ambassador Ana Laura Cachez and colleagues today @ucc.ie @ursulak.bsky.social
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John F. Cryan @jfcryan.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Great to have 3 PhD students graduating @UCC.ie today - congrats to Caoimhe, Michael & Lars @uccresearch.bsky.social @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social @anatneuroucc.bsky.social @kjdoriordan.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social
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John F. Cryan @jfcryan.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Special Issue on the Microbiome in Health & Disease just out in The FEBS Journal with reviews from leaders in the field. febs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17424658... Great to have another Lab Cover Image too -inspired by @gabrieltofani.bsky.social review on microbiome in stress & circadian rhythms
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John O’Halloran @joh2024.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
A great 170yr celebration of Cork Opera House this evening! Congratulations to Eibhlin Gleeson and team! @corkoperahouse.bsky.social
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John O’Halloran @joh2024.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Congratulations to our fantastic students @ucc.ie for their wonderful ‘sounds of spring’ concert at the Honan Chapel last night! Just brilliant! Best of luck next week competing!
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John Creedon @johncreedon.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Just spotted my first swallow of the year ! Despite the cold blustery conditions in Cork today, my heart is glowing. The Irish word for swallow is fáinleog.
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John O’Halloran @joh2024.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Dr David Donoghue- reminding us to make sure ‘no one is left behind’ as he describes the journey in developing the SDGs with the Kenyan Ambassador- as he addresses the creative writing workshop @ucc.ie
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