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Miriam O’Keeffe

@miriamokeeffe.bsky.social
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Kanturk🇮🇪and Hebden Bridge. Director of Operations over at Bradford 2025 UK Capital of Culture.

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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
And no more Alajaz
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Also a quick trip to Cartwright Hall where we will be hosting the Turner Prize this year. Stunning in the sunshine ☀️
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Had a sneaky peak into #bradfordlive - it’s looking good! Can’t wait to see it in action
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Exactly! And the price of everything!
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
And so many people!
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Sounds good - will have a search
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Same. I’ve lived there for 18 years and am deeply ambivalent about visiting now. It’s very stressful.
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Up to see the bee Boles in Jumble Hole Clough
Bluebells and trees with old stone terraces in the back groundBluebells and treesBluebells and trees with old stone terraces in the back groundGreen trees and view over the valley to Stoodley Pike in the distance
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Bradford Culture Company @bradfordculture.co.uk · 02/05/2025
🚶‍♀️ Every walk has a story to tell. Bradford on Foot invites you to slow down, notice the little things, and explore what makes our district bold, beautiful and full of life. 23 walking routes created by Bradfordians, walking groups and community organisations. bradford2025.co.uk/programme/br...
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Bradford On Foot | Bradford 2025
YouTube video by Bradford 2025
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Bradford Cathedral @bradfordcathedral.org.uk · 31/03/2025
JOB VACANCY: Do you want to help make our future events a success? We're looking to recruit some extra casual 'Events Assistants'. You can find out more - and apply today - on our website. bradfordcathedral.org.uk/2025/03/19/e... #NowHiring #JobHunt #Employment #JobPosting #Work #Jobs
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Events Assistant - Bradford Cathedral
Following the appointment of The Very Revd Andy Bowerman as the Dean of Bradford, the Cathedral has developed a new forward strategy and is currently playing a full part in Bradford’s year as UK City ...
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509arts.bsky.social @509arts.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
🚨Something special is coming your way! 🥳 Step into the heart of our city’s textile heritage March 26-30 at Loading Bay, Bradford City Centre -it’s FREE! ✨ Archive film footage 🔊 Immersive projections & soundscapes 🧵 Real stories from 1970s textile workers bradford2025.co.uk/event/unspun-stories
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Unspun Stories | Bradford 2025
An immersive installation exploring Bradford's textile heritage.
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Open now at our new #bradford2025 venue - Bill Bailey’s Extraordinary Portraits as seen on the Beeb. And I got to meet David James (very tall, very lovely) who painted one of the portraits #ynwa bradford2025.co.uk/event/extrao...
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Bradford Culture Company @bradfordculture.co.uk · 25/02/2025
We’re excited to announce that we’re bringing Mercury Prize-nominated Nadine Shah and her band to Bradford for a very special one-off show this May! Tickets available now for our youth pass members, and Thursday at noon for general sale.
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Nadine Shah | Bradford 2025
Mercury Prize-nominated Shah brings her mesmerising voice to Bradford.
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Bradford Culture Company @bradfordculture.co.uk · 11/03/2025
Just announced: John Grant is coming to Bradford as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture! 🎊 📍 St George’s Hall 🗓️ 7 Oct 2025, 7.30pm 🎟️ Priority tickets go live at 10am on 12 March. General on sale opens from 10am on 14 March. For more info and tickets, visit: bradford2025.co.uk/event/john-g...
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John Grant | Bradford 2025
John Grant makes his Bradford headline debut.
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
The Sweet Centre 😍
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
We went up, up, into the clouds today to get out of the murk in the valley.
A view of trees fields and a church spireA glass of Guinness on a beer mat on a copper topped pub tableA bee hive carved into the stone over a front door with Unity is Strength written beside it
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 10/02/2025
Virdee review – tremendous, tantalising, action-packed fun
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Virdee review – tremendous, tantalising, action-packed fun
You will have a wild ride watching this ineffably cool Bradford-based cop thriller. But it’s also surprisingly moving – and may well leave you in tears If Virdee is what we get to mark the naming of Bradford as this year’s city of culture…
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Sláinte. Our new ale from Saltaire Brewery 😍
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Top Afro-funk @thetradesclub.bsky.social tonight with Ibibio Sound Machine. What a start to the week!
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Come and work with me @bradford2025.co.uk I have a vacancy for an Operations Assistant bradford2025.co.uk/opportunity/...
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Operations Assistant | Bradford 2025
We're hiring an Operations Assistant.
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
When I was growing up in Ireland, we would have our throats blessed on St Blaise’s Day with crossed (unlit) candles after mass to ward off sore throats. Can’t say it always worked!
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Lovely trip to Haworth on Friday to preview of the new exhibition (and more importantly see the unveiling of the new toilet block!) one of the lovely things about my job is getting to wander around the Parsonage at night occasionally. @bradford2025.co.uk
People walking out of brick building with bench in foreground and brick wall covered in yellow balloonsNight time view of the Brontë Parsonage with stone wall, gravestones and people walking in shadowsBrontë Parsonage sitting room large table with writing materials, tea cups and candles Night time view of lane with church lit up in the distance. Shadows of people and dog in foreground
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Dr Lauren Padgett @drlaurenpadgett.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
' #Bradford fifth on list of 15 Best Places to Visit in 2025' - @bradfordtanda.bsky.social www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2488910...
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Bradford named fifth on list of 15 Best Places to Visit in the UK in 2025
Bradford has been given a boost by its City of Culture status as it has been named fifth on a list of 15 Best Places to Visit in the UK in 2025.
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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · 27/01/2025
please share :)
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Slán Dublin.
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Storm Éowyn expected to be one of most dangerous on record in Ireland
People warned to stay at home, avoid the coast and charge up devices as widespread damage and outages expected
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Guess where I’m heading to (currently about to board flight at Manchester airport 😬 Storm Éowyn expected to be one of most dangerous on record in Ireland
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Me too - so good!
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Bradford Culture Company @bradfordculture.co.uk · 20/01/2025
Loading Bay – opening March! 💥 We're taking over an empty storage depot on Duke Street, creating a brand-new pop-up arts space to bring a true Bradford 2025 buzz to the heart of our city. bradford2025.co.uk/programme/lo...
An empty warehouse building, which is being fitted out as an arts space in Bradford
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
If you missed our launch event last weekend, catch up now on @bbciplayer.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC One - Bradford’s Big Bash
A look at RISE, the opening spectacular celebrating Bradford, UK City of Culture in 2025.
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Really useful- please add me too!
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Gorgeous
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Park was slippy still this morning!
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Dr Lauren Padgett @drlaurenpadgett.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
This starter pack for #Bradford orgs and individuals involved with Bradford's arts, culture and heritage sector has had a couple of additions. Please let me know if you would like adding or have suggestions. 🖼 🎞 📚 🎵 🎭 🏰 go.bsky.app/QRjvvH4
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Morning!
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Great you could come! Glad you enjoyed it!
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 10/01/2025
‘The scale is blowing my mind’: Bradford ready to shift perceptions as city of culture
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‘The scale is blowing my mind’: Bradford ready to shift perceptions as city of culture
From a spectacular theatrical opening to Afrobeat brass bands via David Hockney and Wallace and Gromit, the city has big plans * Bradford city of culture: five events to look out for in 2025 Below-zero temperatures are forecast at City Park on…
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
That was the most challenging and fun week! My feet are killing me. The office is a mess. I haven’t looked at my messages for days. But wow! We did it #bradford2025
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Called it!
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Samad Iqbal, Akhbar's Cafe, "Bradford is the best place to come, not just for visiting, but also for the food" I need to visit Bradford and try that naan tree 👀😋
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Proper shouting at the telly fare
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Id forgotten how young he was when TT kicked off.
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Have you seen the BBC documentary three parter on Boybands? It’s great and he comes across really well.
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy new year! Bradford 2025 City of Culture etc etc but tonight is all about #TheTraitors
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Here we go #bradford2025
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Same!
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
I can stop now with the Wordling.
Screenshot of New York Times games page showing that I solved the Wordle on my first guess and achieved spelling bee queen bee status.
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
I love Craig
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Tree down on railway track between #mytholmroyd and #hebdenbridge not helping
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Miriam O’Keeffe @miriamokeeffe.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
That was lovely - and Dianne’s outfit is gorgeous 😍
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