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Sheila Killian

@sheilakillian.bsky.social
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Author, writer, teacher, researcher, that kind of thing. Words. You know yourself. Limerick Ireland www.sheilakillian.com

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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
RIP, Glen Gone way too soon www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMt3...
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The Frames - Fitzcarraldo | Other Voices
YouTube video by OtherVoices
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
If you're in Dublin on July 5th, do call in to this Sunday afternoon reading in Books Upstairs. Free, but you need to book at the link below: booksupstairs.ie/all-events/r...
image shows the poster for a summer reading at 2pm pn July 5 in Books Upstairs in Dublin, featuring three books from 451 Editions
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Roisin Meaney 💙📚 @roisinm.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Sharing my publisher's fundraising efforts to support Children's Books Ireland's campaign to bring books to children who might otherwise not have access. donorbox.org/raisingreaders
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Raising Readers - Sponsored walk by Hachette Ireland | Children's Books Ireland (Powered by Donorbox)
Raising Readers - Sponsored walk by Hachette Ireland  Hachette Ireland are proud to be taking part in the Raising Readers Sponsored Walk in support of Children's Books Ireland.  On 9 July,...
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
If you're in Dublin or the Irish midlands on Sunday July 5, it would be great to see you along to either a lunchtime reading in @booksupstairs.bsky.social or an evening interview as part of the Mullingar Literary Festival Both free - love to see you there. www.sheilakillian.com/news
picture is of posters for a reading in Books Upstairs, Dublin, at 2pm on July 5th, and an interview in Caffrey's Barr, Mullingar, at 7pm that evening. Both free events discussing Sheila's novel. Something Bigger
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Lots of lightning strikes around #Limerick and #Clare just now #tintreach
image shows a real-time lightning strike map of part of Ireland from lightningmaps.org
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
It was such fun to be interviewed by @miriamocal.bsky.social on @rteradio1.bsky.social yesterday about all the background to Something Bigger. Here's a link: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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Sheila Killian
The author and UL Emeritus Professor explains the story behind her novel ‘Something Bigger’ - the death of Jimmy Coyle, an Irish priest in 1920’s America who had stood up to and spoken out against the...
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Really looking forward to tomorrow's Sunday with Miriam on @rteradio1.bsky.social in which I'll be chatting with Miriam about Something Bigger
Images shows a display of books, copies of the novel Something Bigger by Sheila Killian
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Irish Writers Centre @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We are thrilled to today announce the writers selected from across Ireland to take part in our 2026 National Mentoring Programme, drawn from a record number of applicants. Meet the writers: Sheila Killian, @sheilakillian.bsky.social Simon Geraghty, @sigeraghty.bsky.social Sinead Ingoldsby
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
The delixe Irish-printed edition of Something Bigger has landed, and it's really beautiful. Thanks to 451 Editions for a gorgeous cover design. Available for pre-order from @omahonysbooks.bsky.social @kennysbookshop.bsky.social and all the usual places. #HistoricalFiction #Southern #Irishwriter
Picture shows the cover of Something Bigger, by Sheila Killian, a historical fiction novel set in Alabama at the start of the 20th century. Also in the picture are daisies
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Hon the Hungarians!!!
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Folks, the lovely O'Mahony's independent book shop have a pre-order link for my newly republished novel here: www.omahonys.ie/something-bi... this has details of the launch too, so it would be great if you could pass this on to any book-lovers you know
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Something Bigger - Sheila Killian - 9781068418952
Join us for this lunchtime book launch with Sheila in our University of Limerick Bookshop on Thursday April 23rd at Noon, with guest speaker Donal Ryan. If you would like a signed copy of this book b...
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Here's a lovely opportunity for anyone who can take two months to work on their art in Finland Applications closing at the end of the month koneensaatio.fi/en/saari-res...
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Saari Residence - Kone Foundation
The Saari Residence, maintained by Kone Foundation, is a residence for artists of all disciplines and nationalities. It is located in Mynämäki, Southwest Finland.
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Donal Ryan here, weaving his magic way with words and generally being brilliant as he talks about what being Irish means in the Pittsburgh Review of Books. pghrev.com/as-close-as-...
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As Close as I Can Get to an Articulation of Irish Identity - Pittsburgh Review of Books
I can’t write with any authority about Irish identity in the modern world because I’d have to speak for millions of people and I can barely do so for myself
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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Thanks for the reposts friends. I know very few people in some of these cities so all the shout outs are greatly appreciated
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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Can anyone suggest a good (ideally free) programme for formatting theatre scripts? Does such a thing even exist?
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Terribly uncanny how relevant this is to today.
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Darach Ó Séaghdha @darach.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
It has to be named after Maureen Sweeney, the Irish meteorologist who gave the Allies a critical weather report before D Day. Irish aviation history and meteorological history are intimately linked, and we're a Republic - we don't name things after Taoisigh here (except in Cork).
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Rest in Peace and Power, the incomparable Margaretta D'Arcy. 90 years of activism for #peace. She never gave up. Ní bheidh a leithéad arís ann.
Picture shows two images of Margaretta D'Arcy
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Here's a lovely piece from Jennifer McMahon of @frazzledlit.bsky.social capturing the essence of the UL Creative Writing Winter School last week #writing www.frazzledlit.com/p/i-fell-in-...
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I fell in love in Doolin
Reflecting on the University of Limerick Creative Writing Winter School 2025
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
So basis for #FineGael's barrel-scraping attack video on Catherine Connolly is that as a barrister, she worked for clients she didn't choose. Assume since this is now a bad thing, they'll be firing the ministers for health, justice & housing & all the other barrister TDs?
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
here is the @irishpen.bsky.social statement on the Global Sumud Flotilla irishpen.com/2025/10/02/g...
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Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann
2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Don't forget to vote for your favourite independent bookshop here: www.anpost.com/Irish-Booksh...
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Irish Bookshop Awards 2025 | Vote For Your Favourite Bookshop| An Post
Voting for the Irish Bookshop of the Year 2025 is now open. Submit your vote for a chance to Win a €100 voucher.
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Munster Literature Centre https://munsterlit.ie/ @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Excited to announce that The Cork International Short Story Festival takes place from 15th - 18th October. All the details on the programme and how to book your tickets go to www.corkshortstory.net #shortstory #corkevents #shortstoryfestival
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Faber Books @faberbooks.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
We are recruiting a new Commissioning Editor for fiction. Like all Faber editors, they will publish with dynamism and creativity, sensitivity and bravery – apply by 7 September. faber.co.uk/careers/fict...
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Dr Claire McGettrick Born Lorraine Hughes @cmcgettrick.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
ℹ️ If you're having difficulty filling out the expression of interest PDF for representation on the National Centre for Research & Remembrance panels/Special Advocate's Advisory Council, there's a Word version of the form on this page that's not flagged in the dept's email: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
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Survivor Representation on Key Engagement Structures
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sharronch.bsky.social @sharronch.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
@sheilakillian.bsky.social I’ve just finished reading Something bigger. It’s a fantastic read. Marcella and Jimmy will stay with me for a while.
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Folks, if any of you want to support a good cause while encouraging me to jump off a rugby stadium - well this is your moment! www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/s...
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Support Sheila's Abseil for CCI on iDonate.ie
Sheila's Abseil for CCI for Crohn's and Colitis Ireland, created by sheila killian | iDonate.ie
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Though there are torturers
Image shows the text of "Though there are torturers" by Michael Coady from Oven Lane and Other Poems, 2014
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Folks, if any of you want to support a good cause while encouraging me to jump off a rugby stadium - well this is your moment! www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/s...
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Support Sheila's Abseil for CCI on iDonate.ie
Sheila's Abseil for CCI for Crohn's and Colitis Ireland, created by sheila killian | iDonate.ie
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Delighted to have a story included in this anthology of long-listed entries to the @wcorklitfest.bsky.social Short Story competition. Great evening, lovely to meet some old friends and really great reading too
picture shows the writers included in Jellied Minds, short stroies from the From the Well short story competition, 2025
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
here's the end of the #heatwave on the #WildAtlanticWay with thunderstorms incoming. #Achill #fluich #Áileann
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Here's a shiny new #writing substack from none other than @kitdewaal.com - looking forward to this one! Subscribe, why don't you? substack.com/@kitdewaal
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Kit de Waal | Substack
Writer, professor, foodie, swearer, common person.
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
the great @anneoleary.bsky.social has a fabulous list of short story competitions closing in the next few months, here: anneolearyblog.wordpress.com/2025/06/26/s...
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Short story competitions June-December 2025
[UPDATED 7/5/25] Hello, just popping in briefly with an updated list of short story competitions for the second half of the year – there are quite a few closing on June 30 if you’re qui…
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
if you want a Nobel Peace Prize, surely getting nominated by someone the ICC wants to arrest for war crimes shouldn't help?
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Nessa Ní Chasaide @nessanichasaide.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Thank you to the wonderful academics & policy makers calling for an Irish suspension of trade with Israel in order to help end the systematic bombing and starvation of the Gazan people www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025... @pbresnihan.bsky.social @seanmacr.bsky.social @sheilakillian.bsky.social
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More than 160 academics call for ‘immediate halt’ to trade with Israel over conflict in Gaza
Signatories from 11 universities describe response to October 7th, 2023 attacks by Hamas as ‘a well-televised genocide’
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Darren J. Prior @darrenjprior.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
I got a soundbite today from Prof. @sheilakillian.bsky.social today on @nearfm.ie about this story in the news today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhLt...
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🔊 Over 160 Academics Urge Irish Government to Suspend Trade with Israel - Near FM (June 2025)
YouTube video by Darren J. Prior
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Cláir raidió Ar Mhuin na Muice – Near FM @gaeilge-nearfm.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Giotán cainte faighte ag @darrenjprior.bsky.social le Dr. Nessa Ní Chasaide ar @nearfm.ie inniu: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRTZ...
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🔊 160+ acadóir ag Iarraidh ar an Rialtas Trádáil le hIosrael a chur ar Fionraí - Near FM (2025)
YouTube video by Cláir raidió "Ar Mhuin na Muice" @ Near FM
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Urgent action called for www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
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Academics at 11 universities call for trade freeze with Israel over 'well-televised' genocide
The group also argued it is 'morally repugnant' to enrich ourselves as a country 'by turning a blind eye to well-documented suffering in Gaza'
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Academics and experts from 11 Irish universities calling for urgent action in the face of this well-televised genocide Glad to be part of it. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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More than 160 academics call for ‘immediate halt’ to trade with Israel over conflict in Gaza
Signatories from 11 universities describe response to October 7th, 2023 attacks by Hamas as ‘a well-televised genocide’
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Sarah Moore Fitzgerald @smoorefitz.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
UL Creative writing winter school is an intensive 4-day, 3-night writing development retreat for mid-career writers. We're delighted that from this year, we offer one free place (The Patrick Kelly Winter School Bursary). Applications and details from me at sarah.moore@ul.ie 617b1c91637ae.site123.me
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
lots of free short #writing courses here: nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/academy/self... Not all free, but lots are
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Self-paced online courses
Start your next chapter with self-paced online writing courses from National Centre for Writing.
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Jose Pagliery @josepagliery.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
"We cannot give everyone a trial," says the president of these United States.
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Dr Keith Wilson 💭 @keithwilson.eu · 15/04/2025
“CAUT recommends that academics who fall into the following categories exercise particular caution… • Those who have expressed negative opinions about the current U.S. administration or its policies” #Trumpland #Academia #HigherEducation dailynous.com/2025/04/15/c...
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Canadian Association of University Teachers Issues US Travel Warning - Daily Nous
The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), a federation of independent associations and trade unions representing university teachers and other academic professionals has advised academic...
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Irish #writers: here's a petition you can sign and spread from the Irish Writers Union, asking for action on Meta's copyright theft of written work. my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr...
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Protest Meta's Theft of Irish Writing
I've just signed this petition protesting Meta's theft of Irish writing, which they've used to build their AI tool. Will you sign too?
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
A fine list of poetry, visual art and fiction competitions closing today or tomorrow here from the Irish Writers Centre, for anyone needing some Monday Motivation irishwriterscentre.ie/resources/co...
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Competitions, submissions and other opportunities - Irish Writers Centre
Irish Writers Centre, Dublin, Ireland. Writing courses, literary events, professional development for writers, fiction, poetry, non-fiction, playwriting.
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Migrants more likely to be educated, working & facing poverty means they're taking poorly-paid jobs for which they're over-qualified, in an effort pay rent, tax and build a new life. It's the opposite of stealing good jobs or sponging off the state. www.independent.ie/irish-news/m...
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Migrants more likely to be in work compared with Irish-born but face greater poverty, ESRI report finds
Migrants are more likely to be working and well-educated compared with Irish-born people, but have lower incomes and suffer more from poverty, a new report has revealed.
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
We know @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social is the 1st to come forward, ethically, and tell the world how he was accidentally added to a "top secret" signal group chat. We've nothing at all to indicate he was the 1st person added to discussions like that though - if the system is insecure, who knows?
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Today the good people of @rteradio1.bsky.social broadcast this to all the early risers - a thing I learned in Rome, 5 years ago today www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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Sheila Killian
Today's reflection comes from Sheila Killian, who lives in Ballyneety in County Limerick.  Sheila is Professor Emeritus in the University of Limerick.
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Really delighted to have a short piece being broadcast on @rteradio1.bsky.social tomorrow morning, on Rising Time, to suit all ye early birds, going out just as the sun gets up! #writing It's about a morning five years ago in Rome, just as Covid was about to close Europe down
the picture shows the Roman Forum
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Sheila Killian @sheilakillian.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Go well, Pat Ingoldsby, and thanks. See you on the other side.
Text contains Pat Ingoldsby's poem, Dying, which reads in its entirety "If it was good enough for Johnny Cash it'll do me"
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