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Ola Majekodunmi

@olamajekodunmi.bsky.social
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Broadcaster. Writer. Producer. Educator. Board member on Foras na Gaeilge. Naija- Gaeilgeoir babe. Co-founder of Off The Scéal. My view 💫

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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Go hálainn Oíche Chultúir a chaitheamh An Taibhdhearc aréir! I spent my time during An Taibhsín developing this new work. I had also ran some poetry workshops with schools such as Scoil Enda Naofa and Bunscoil Synge. I hope you enjoy the message 💞 #CultureNight #Diversity youtu.be/q2RJwglTBM8?...
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Litir do Mhacasamhail
YouTube video by An Taibhdhearc
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Ag súil go mór, mór le físdánta nua de mo chuid a roinnt aige seo d'Oíche Chultúir 🗣✏️ antaibhdhearc.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
You know where you need to be this Culture Night! 💪🏾 www.rte.ie/news/2026/09...
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Walking tour tells story of black Irish history in Dublin
A walking tour tracing over 300 years of Black Irish history in Dublin is taking place this Culture Night.
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Irish musicians, Beoga, who play alongside Ed Sheeran, have withdrawn from Sheeran’s tour. This is the statement they published on Instagram:
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16/09/2026
Bonnie Greer, writer and cultural commentator, dies aged 77
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Bonnie Greer, writer and cultural commentator, dies aged 77
The British-American novelist and playwright who regularly appeared on panel shows will be remembered for her ‘warmth, humour and generosity’, says her husband The British-American novelist, playwright and commentator Bonnie Greer has died aged 77. In a statement, her husband David Hutchins said that she died on Tuesday evening following a brief illness. Continue reading...
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
tuairisc.ie/breis-is-400...
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Breis is 4,000 dalta gaelscoile fágtha gan an rogha freastal ar ghaelcholáiste ina gcontae féin
Níl ach cúig chontae sa stát ina ndeachaigh os cionn leath de dhaltaí gaelscoile ar aghaidh chuig gaelcholáistí
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 14/09/2026
Leaders of nationalist parties in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say London has 'no right' to block democracy aje.news/vaqswi
Leaders of nationalist parties in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say London has 'no right' to block democracy
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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"It turns out that he isn’t as orange as he looks." SDLP leader Claire Hanna reacts to Trump's comments on Irish unity. "I'm not sure if anybody has checked on the DUP. I suspect they're burning those Trump flags as we speak."
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Ag súil go mór, mór le físdánta nua de mo chuid a roinnt aige seo d'Oíche Chultúir 🗣✏️ antaibhdhearc.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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Jo Ní Ghiolla Shúiligh @jogil.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Should I wear my Catherine Connolly sweatshirt today?
A green Catherine Connolly for President sweatshirt with a classic Celtic inspired design.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 11/09/2026
Ireland holds its breath as its leftwing president prepares to meet Trump
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Ireland holds its breath as its leftwing president prepares to meet Trump
Many are rooting for vocal critic Catherine Connolly to let rip in Dublin meeting, but others hope she holds back Ireland’s president, Catherine Connolly, has called Donald Trump abhorrent and an abuser of power. In his sole previous comment on Connolly, the US president seemed to think she was a man. Now that they are about to meet, Ireland is holding its breath. Trump is to fly into Dublin on Saturday morning for a two-day visit centred on golf but, before making it to his beloved greens, protocol obliges him to meet a woman who has given every impression of loathing him. Continue reading...
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bradpsychology @bradpsychology.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The far right have a win in Germany. What could possibly go wrong?
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Michael Fry @bigdirtyfry.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
80,000 people are at Croke Park for the Katie Taylor fight. She has to fight 80,000 people to get out of there. Best of luck Katie.
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Well done to Katie Taylor on an amazing career 👏🏾👏🏾🥊🥊
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
And we're back tomorrow - 16:00 - 17:00! 😉 #music #interculturalism #Gaeilge #African #Irish
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
New trilingual poem based on recent events 🖤 #Trilingual #Poetry #JasonArday
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
New trilingual poem based on recent events 🖤 #Trilingual #Poetry #JasonArday
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The Independent @the-independent.com · 27/08/2026
Andy Burnham sparks row after saying united Ireland poll is ‘off the table’
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Andy Burnham sparks row after saying united Ireland poll is ‘off the table’
During his visit to Belfast, Mr Burnham said he is ‘here to listen’
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Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 26/08/2026
Dolly Parton to Billboard in August 2020: "And of course Black lives matter. Do we think our little white asses are the only ones that matter? No!" May she rest in peace and power. www.npr.org/2020/08/14/9...
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'Of Course Black Lives Matter,' Dolly Parton Tells Billboard
"Do we think our little white asses are the only ones that matter? No!" the singer, songwriter, philanthropist and businesswoman told the music magazine.
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Majekodunmi history in Dublin for BHM 🖤 Proud of my cousin, Jess: www.independent.ie/irish-news/f...
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From Phil Lynott to Frederick Douglass, Culture Night walking tour uncovers ‘centuries of black Irish history’
Design historian Jess Majekodunmi, who is running the event, also learnt her ancestor had studied at Trinity College in the 1930s
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 24/08/2026
The social media company had faced criticism after declining an invitation to discuss the posting of videos of people engaging in illegal activity, such as driving down motorways the wrong way www.rte.ie/news/2026/08...
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TikTok says it offered to meet media committee in private
TikTok has said it has offered to meet with the Oireachtas Committee on Media in private, following criticism of its decision to decline an invitation.
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
www.tg4.ie/en/informati...
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Search for new Cúla4 Presenter is on | Press Release | TG4
Niamh Ní Chróinin, Láithreoir Cúla4     Are you the Next Cúla4 presenter? Check this out!   Cúla4 are looking for a confident, creative and engaging new Cúla4 Presenter to become one of the key faces ...
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Healy-Raes described as 'characters of the Dáil' is just about right. #RTÉ
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 19/08/2026
Around 200 people have attended a protest against the Government denying visas for a group of Palestinian students hoping to take up scholarships at third level institutions this academic year.
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Protest calls for Palestinian students to get Irish visas
Around 200 people have gathered outside the Department of Justice to protest against the Government refusing visas for a group of Palestinian students hoping to take up scholarships at third-level ins...
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Desperate.
Trump post: map of strait of Hormuz with new US territory
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Jo Ní Ghiolla Shúiligh @jogil.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I’m reading about women being shamed for using Ozempic, and honestly, ffs, we cannot win in this world. Yes, there’s a conversation to be had about why so many women feel the need to take a drug that helps them lose weight, but shame has no part in that conversation. Leave women alone.
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 17/08/2026
Post-mortem examinations will be carried out on the bodies of five teenage boys killed in a head-on collision, when their car was driven the wrong way down the M9 motorway.
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Post-mortems due on five teenagers killed in M9 collision
Post-mortem examinations will be carried out on the bodies of five teenage boys killed in a head-on collision yesterday when their car was driven the wrong way down the M9 motorway.
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 16/08/2026
I found the racism of my black Irish childhood embarrassing, now it has given way to fear
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I found the racism of my black Irish childhood embarrassing, now it has given way to fear
Growing up in Waterford, I naively believed Ireland might sidestep the entrenched divisions of its near neighbours
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Píosa iontach ar an néara-éagsúlacht le cara liom! www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/a...
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Aithníonn Ciaróg Ciaróg Eile - RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
Sa tsraith seo beidh Conall Mac Corraidh, ag taistil timpeall na tíre ag bualadh le daoine suimiúla agus ag plé na ceisteanna móra atá bainte le néara-éagsúlacht. In this series Conall Mac Corraidh, ...
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
The Arts can be such a great tool for building empathy across complex issues. You may think something as simple as hair holds no weight, but creativity can be a good way for us to realise some differences between us.
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Jason Arday’s nemesis, Nathan Cofnas, sacked from his Cambridge job for articles like this Under a colour blind system of course, people of colour would not have been subject to centuries of slavery, segregation, genocide, and denial of access to healthcare and education
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Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Listen to Nathan Cofnas in his own racist words.
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
And yet this week alone, I've seen so much commentary poking holes and fun at 'DEI appointments'. You do know people have to work even harder coming from minority backgrounds.
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The public pile on was completely unneccesary. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Jason Arday: Former Cambridge university professor found dead
Emergency services said a man was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon.
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
"Marginalised artists/ art workers should receive support to learn Welsh [...] urged organisations to offer 'job sharing in roles that may require Welsh language proficiency.'" Similar approaches could be made in Ireland too, and we're already in the process. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Art council’s use of Welsh language ‘excludes ethnic minorities’, body’s own repor
Leading cultural institutions demonstrating racism in ‘calculated and repetitive’ fashion, report says
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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Surge in the number of students studying Irish at A-Level
The number of students studying A-Level Irish has increased by almost a third compared to numbers from last year.
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Democrats @democrats.org · 12/08/2026
HUGE: Ilhan Omar has won the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District in her bid to serve a fifth term in the House. Congrats, Congresswoman!
A graphic featuring an image of Ilhan Omar standing in front of a waving American flag. Text on screen reads, "Ilhan for Congress." Below, a donkey and the outline of the state of Minnesota appear.
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John Doyle @johndoyle.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Davy Adams was a key figure in the UDA - the largest loyalist paramilitary group in NI. This is a remarkable article. www.irishnews.com/opinion/davi...
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David Adams: People ask me what a ‘New Ireland’ looks like. I saw it at the Fleadh last week
This was the real thing: a celebration of our various cultures, and nothing else
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Helen Shaw - Athena Media @athenamediaie.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
frankly if any of us were blue sharks ( extremely beautiful and threatened marine species) I think we'd be entitled to defend ourselves - what an appalling 'sport' - should be banned and media reporting on this today disgraceful www.rte.ie/news/2026/08...
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Waterford shark bite victim 'scared for his life'
A man recovering in hospital after being bitten by a shark on a vessel off the coast of Co Waterford has said that he is okay and hopes to recover "quickly".
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 13/08/2026
Half of Afghan women now leave their homes only once or twice a month as Taliban-imposed restrictions curtail their freedom of movement and participation in public life, according to data released by UN Women.
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Half of Afghan women rarely leave home, says UN agency
Half of Afghan women now leave their homes only once or twice a month as Taliban-imposed restrictions curtail their freedom of movement, according to data released by UN Women.
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Join me and others this Thursday in Limerick in the Hunt Museum for a series of conversations on the different types of hair! There'll be poetry and more. www.huntmuseum.com/whats-on/the...
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The Art and Politics of Hair Through Prose/Poetry - The Hunt Museum
Oícheanta ag Músaem an Hunt | Hunt Museum Nights
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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Genuinely disturbing how many people are so willingly turning their cognitive abilities, capacity for original thought and problem solving, and personal creativity over to genAI. Happily dumping your brain in a bucket.
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 11/08/2026
Dublin Rose thankful for support of festival community after ‘horrible’ racist abuse
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Dublin Rose thankful for support of festival community after ‘horrible’ racist abuse
Suad Mooge was the victim of online attacks after being selected to represent the county earlier this year
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 10/08/2026
One of Ireland’s most prolific sculptors, who created many iconic public art works, has died. Sculptor Vincent Browne created the Temple Bar Palm Tree, the Anti-War Memorial in Limerick, and Mr Screen. jrnl.ie/7126367
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Sculptor behind ‘iconic and remarkable’ statues across Ireland has died
Vincent Browne was behind artworks such as the ‘Tree of Life’, the Temple Bar Palm Tree and Mr Screen.
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Being a young, Black woman late 20s- early 30s in Ireland, people have thought because you seem 'Western' you must be from England. It's like they can't comprehend you might've grown up here pretty much your whole life.
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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Murder trial begins over killing of rap legend Tupac Shakur www.channel4.com/news/murder-...
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Murder trial begins over killing of rap legend Tupac Shakur
A former gang leader accused of killing the rapper and Tupac Shakur is going on trial in Las Vegas, thirty years after the fatal shooting.
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Join me and others this Thursday in Limerick in the Hunt Museum for a series of conversations on the different types of hair! There'll be poetry and more. www.huntmuseum.com/whats-on/the...
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The Art and Politics of Hair Through Prose/Poetry - The Hunt Museum
Oícheanta ag Músaem an Hunt | Hunt Museum Nights
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Fíorbheagán Gaidhlig le feiceáil timpeall na háite, ach fós cuireann sé ionadh orm cé chomh cosúil a bhfuil sé le Gaeilge.
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Highland cattle 🐮🐄
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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Tried Haggis for the first time earlier. Not bad.
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