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Catherine McNally

@kathmcnally.bsky.social
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Full-time carer.

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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
That's stunning! I love the Robins.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
That game looks good for homeschool geography!! Thank you! 😊
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
My daughter has tried reading a few Heyer books and struggles with some of the age differences between the couples and the ages of some of the female characters. She did like Frederica, though.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Thanks for the advice. I will look it up.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I'm not sure I ever read 'The Spanish Bride'. Is it good? I also got really into the Normans after reading her book 'The Conqueror'.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This book inspired me to read proper history books about the Battle of Waterloo and biographies of Wellington. Good luck at the Bodleian!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Sounds like a nightmare, and I thought applying for the DA was bad!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It's absolutely gorgeous!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Your experience is similar to ours, where my daughter has been mostly bedbound for the last 7 years. But she doesn't have long covid. Maybe people are scared of chronic conditions that can strike healthy people at random and so avoid mentioning them.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I'd love to understand why people do this. Do they presume the person "gets used to" their chronic condition, so it's ok to ignore it? I hope you're doing alright. Long Covid is horrible.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
People either don't believe what is going on or think that if it happened to someone they knew, they could make it turn out differently.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It's just terrifying. Can you imagine the uproar if the government decided to put all schools out to tender like that!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"Remain in their family home" sounds like a good thing, until you ask the follow up questions such as who is caring for them there and what supports are provided for the person with the disability and their carer.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Oh good, I read that sentence the same way you did, but I wondered if I was the only one.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Interestingly, I've brought my CO2 monitor in to check the air quality. It's consistently below 700, which is very good. But masks are obviously still required to prevent infection. The hospital tested him for covid, so at least that's something, but masks must be mandatory!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
My Dad just caught covid in hospital! He has been an inpatient for a while, so he definitely caught it in there.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I'm much more aware of Irish athletics and the achievements of our athletes since I started following you. You've introduced me to something that I was completely unaware of. Thank you for that!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
It's really looking gorgeous!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
It looks gorgeous!!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
It is turning out beautifully!!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Ouch, poor you. I hope you'll be feeling better soon.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Your concerns about the operation and the accompanying risks for you and your daughter are so understandable. It must be such a difficult decision for you to make.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
That's beautiful! Enjoy choosing your next kit.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Scary!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Yay! Especially on a day like today!!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Any luck? Hope you made it in and out safely (and quickly in this heat!)
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
That's really lovely. I hope you both had a nice time.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
It looks gorgeous!!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
We have that make, too. I'm glad it's working for you again.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Oh no! I'm sure this is the last thing you need.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
That must have been so scary for you! I hope you're doing ok after it. Good luck getting it fixed. I hope it doesn't take too long.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
That level is scary!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Very true. It also applies to the people we care for. If you're housebound or bedbound for years, there is also no support.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Your DIY turban looks really great. What a clever idea!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
That sounds lovely. It was too chilly here to sit outside, so I stayed inside with a good book. I hope it gets milder here soon.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
And happy Easter to you too. I hope you're having a good day.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
I'm glad he was happy, that's great. Good luck with the weekend. I hope it's not too tiring for you.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Managing conflicting high support needs is so difficult. And I'm lucky, I have someone to share the load. I'm glad your son's visit went well. I hope he's collected soon, so that can make things easier for you.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Your situation is different to ours. Of course, B can't mask all the time as she needs to eat, drink and sleep. I've tried discussing hepa filters with my family. But they have no interest.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Agreed, so we only meet them outside. One of them accused me of having mental health problems because I still mask to keep my kid safe. My kid overheard that remark and was furious. And how much support has that person given us since my kid became bed bound? None!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Thanks. It is very hard. Especially when some family, who allegedly care a lot about my sick kid, refuse to wear a mask to visit her.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
We are quite strict. Always mask indoors outside our home, sometimes outdoors, if in crowded areas. But 2 of my 3 healthy kids became very ill with post viral infections pre-covid. One is still mosty bed bound because of it over 6 years later. Covid isn't a chance we're willing to take.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
I saw you and your daughter in a video posted by the IWA. You both looked great. About the column, if the female partner did get very ill cos of Covid, what are the chances this person would stay to look after them? What would Roe think of that?
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
I'm so sorry. It must be so tough for you.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Very true, I'd forgotten that one.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Another trick politicians use is to say we are making x amount available for a service. But there is rarely accountability as to how much money was actually used and in what way. Making money available is not the same as spending money on something!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Scandalous!
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Glad it was manageable. Food intolerances can be really painful and unpleasant.
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Catherine McNally @kathmcnally.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Oh dear, poor you. I hope you feel better soon.
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