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Tarik Abou-Chadi @tabouchadi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

For my new research unit Politics of Democracy at the Berlin Social Science Center @wzb.bsky.social, we have 3 open research positions. 2 postdocs: 4 + 2 years (100%) 1 doc: 2 years (75%) Starting date: 1 March 2027 (negotiable) Application deadline: 1 November

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Following some requests, we have extended the early-registration deadline for the 2026 PSAI annual conference to 23 September. All the registration information is at www.eventbrite.com/e/psai-annua...

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PSAI Annual Conference

The annual conference of the Political Studies Association of Ireland (PSAI) will take place in the Metropole Hotel in Cork (16-18 October).

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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A new book, 'The Chain', will chart 126 years of the office of Lord Mayor in Cork from 1900. It will also track the current Mayoral term from June 2026 to June 2027. If you have Mayoral memories, stories or pictures, please email me a.quinlivan@ucc.ie. @damianboylan.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The @psaireland.bsky.social annual conference is taking place in Cork over the weekend of 16-18 Oct. Reduced rate registration closes on 16 September. Be sure to register at www.eventbrite.com/e/psai-annua... The draft programme is also available at www.psai.ie/conferences/...

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PSAI Annual Conference

The annual conference of the Political Studies Association of Ireland (PSAI) will take place in the Metropole Hotel in Cork (16-18 October).

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American Political Science Review @apsrjournal.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

From our FirstView: Vetting for Virtue: Democracy’s Challenge in Excluding Criminals from Office by SIGURD S. ARNTZEN, @fiva.no and RUNE J. SØRENSEN. doi.org/10.1017/S000...

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Today is the last day for submitting paper proposals for the 2026 PSAI annual conference in Cork in October. Please submit proposals to psai@ucc.ie

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The Political Studies Association of Ireland annual conference is coming to Cork in October (16th-18th). The call for papers is open now, papers from across the discipline are welcome. Information is available at www.psai.ie/conferences/... Please do share with interested colleagues.

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Annual conferences - PSAI

Political Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference 2026 CALL FOR PAPERS Metropole Hotel Cork 16 – 18 October 2026 The annual conference of the PSAI will take place in Cork over the weekend 1...

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Political Studies Association Ireland @psaireland.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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Conferences - PSAI

The next PSAI Annual Conference will be hosted by University College Cork in October 2026. The PSAI also organises a biennial Postgraduate Conference. The most recent Postgraduate Conference was held ...

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Congratulations to all my @ucc.ie colleagues involved in the Ukrainian Studies workshop over the last 2 days. The sessions I attended were excellent and this is a great start to building a deeper and wider programme of research and teaching.

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Just a few days left to submit a paper proposal for the workshop 'Elections in Peril' that I am co-convening with Daniel Stockemer on 13 October in Wroclaw, Poland. The workshop is co-scheduled with the IPSA Regional Conference. The call for papers will close on 1 June. www.ipsa.org/na/call-for-...

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IPSA RC23 Workshop: Elections in Peril

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Was writing about the political implications of the by-election votes in #IrishExaminer today. Political party matters but experienced, engaging candidates with a strong team behind them are also a critical ingredient for by-election success www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

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Theresa Reidy: By-election results will be troubling for Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin has been positioning itself to lead a left government after the next general election. On these results, the party will be some way off the running

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

It’s election count day … 🤩

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Consortium of National Election Studies @handle.invalid · 18/05/2026

📢 Join us TOMORROW 19 May for the #CNES Online Seminar on #Fundraising ‼️ This is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and exchange ideas on different strategies to take for securing #electionstudy #funding. More details on our website: www.cnes.community/index.php/ev... 🏃‍♂️‍➡️ 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

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Seminar Series – CNES

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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Proud to see our BSc Government and Political Science Year 3 students - Aoife Lynch and Robyn Murphy - excelling at the New York State Senate Model Legislative Session last Friday in Albany. What an opportunity! #CK122 🇮🇪 🇺🇲 @ucc.ie @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Innsbruck airport has the most stunning views. Fabulous views all week from all the rooms in the university. Fabulous venue for #ecprjs2026 Thanks to all our referendum colleagues for a great week of papers on referendum and initiative votes around the world.

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Former First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, gave a fabulous Philip Monahan Annual Lecture in @ucc.ie today. Covered the future of Scotland, the UK and a possible United Ireland along with some thoughtful reflections on her high tempo political career. Marvelous event.

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

It was lovely to speak at the Thomas Francis Meagher Tricolour Celebration conference today. Shared data from the National Election and Democracy study on attitudes to the state, political elites and the political system.

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Vittorio Bufacchi @vittorio66.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

I'm interviewed in the Irish Times today, pontificating on the virtues of a BA Arts Degree. We need the humanities more than ever. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

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Is a general arts degree still fit for purpose?

Leaked University of Galway report said there was a ‘sustained decline’ in undergraduate enrolment for degree but what is the value of one?

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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

The big lecture is drawing near. While #Monahan26 is free of charge, registration is essential. Send an email to government@ucc.ie 👍. @ucc.ie @corkbeo.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social @theresareidy.bsky.social @irishtimes.com

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-n... >>an opportunity for positive change to allow dogs and cats travel on public transport. Small changes to bring us in line with many of our European neighbours.

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Cats and Dogs to be allowed on Irish buses and trains under rules change

Public asked to let National Transport Authority know their views

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Save the date: The 2026 annual conference of the Political Studies Association of Ireland will be hosted by University College Cork from 16-18 October. The call for papers will be circulated in May.

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Department of Political Science, Trinity College Dublin @tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Professor @gailmcelroy.bsky.social and @theresareidy.bsky.social take a scientific look at the 2024 general election on the Inside Politics Podcast hosted by Hugh Linehan. You can listen to the full interview on the Irish Times: www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/ins...

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Disscussed How Ireland Voted 2024 this morning on @insidepolitics.bsky.social podcast with @gailmcelroy.bsky.social and Hugh Linehan and Pat Leahy (IT). Great discussion on what the 2024 general election tells us about the current state of Irish politics. www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/ins...

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Irish politics shifted left. Why?

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Just finished listening to this fascinating discussion with Gail McElroy and @theresareidy.bsky.social Well worth a listen www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/ins...

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Irish politics shifted left. Why?

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

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Claire Connolly @claireconnolly.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Thanks to @martindoyle.bsky.social and Mary Miniham @irishtimes.com for taking my piece on heavy coats and ragged people for today’s paper - with a shoutout for new @universitypress.cambridge.org book on #IrishRomanticism #speirgorm

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Spent the morning discussing Irish politics at the Social Democrats annual conference with Aidan Regan (UCD) and Gary Murphy (DCU). Fair play to the Soc Dems, there was a big crowd for 9.15 on a Saturday.

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University College Cork @ucc.ie · 23/01/2026

In 2024, governments across world fell as far-right parties surged. Why did Ireland buck the trend? Prof. @theresareidy.bsky.social, co-editor of 'How Ireland Voted 2024', discusses the new publication in conversation with @mcculld.bsky.social Listen: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

How Ireland Voted 2024
The New Normal?

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Thank you to Pat Leahy @irishtimes.com for launching How Ireland Voted 2024 last night in Hodges Figgis. It was a lovely evening and great to have so many of our contributing authors, colleagues and friends there. Full house and book practically sold out.

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Daragh O’Connell @daraghoconnell.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Join us next Monday for Lecture 1 of 2026 UCC Dante Lecture Series with Prof. Arielle Saiber (Johns Hopkins University)

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Stefan Müller @stefanmueller.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Book Launch of “How Ireland Voted 2024: The New Normal?” 21 January, 6pm, Dublin @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social Editors: @michaelgtcd.bsky.social, @theresareidy.bsky.social & Eoin O'Malley Launch by Pat Leahy, Political Editor, Irish Times All welcome! Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc...

Front cover of “How Ireland Voted 2024: The New Normal?”

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

🚨 We’re hiring an Assistant Professor in Political Science ⏰ Deadline 4th January 2026 🙋‍♀️ Any questions, please reach out 👇

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

How Ireland Voted 2024 is published. My copies finally turned up yesterday having been delivered to a random address. Thanks to the lovely person who accepted them and kept them for me. Nice to have the physical book before Christmas and copies are starting to appear in bookshops as well.

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Congratulations to Dr Aodh Quinlivan, John Ger O’Riordan and Anne Twomey on the launch of their book ‘Leading the Way’. The book documents trailblazing women in Cork politics and city management over more than a century. A lovely event at City Hall last night.

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

An Taoiseach Mícheál Martin delivering the inaugural Prof Dermot Keogh Memorial Lecture this evening in @ucc.ie Lovely tributes to Dermot in the speeches and Dermot’s final publication will also be launched later.

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Writing about immigration in @irishexaminer.bsky.social Govt taking a risk with tougher talk & policies. May look like it's following public opinion but Irish econ is hugely dependent on intrnl labour. Few parties have out flanked the right on migration & won www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

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Immigration rhetoric is a tightrope for Government

The Government is walking an economic tightrope and voters will not thank it if Ireland cannot find the people to deliver the services and infrastructure being loudly demanded, writes Professor Theres...

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Congratulations to Evelien Geerts and Adam Loughnane from the Dept of Philosophy on winning @UCC Presidents’ awards for teaching this evening.

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Dublin’s Herzog Park set to be ‘denamed’ by city councillors over Israel connections www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dubl... >>a really vile proposal by Dublin City Council.

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Dublin’s Herzog Park set to be ‘denamed’ by city councillors over Israel connections

Chief Rabbi says Jewish story deserves not to be ‘whitewashed or erased’

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

It was lovely to discuss the inauguration and the coming term of President Catherine Connolly with @mcculld.bsky.social on @rteradio.bsky.social this morning.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Deadline for application to @epssnet.bsky.social Belfast 2026 conference is this Friday 7th of November. There's been an amazing response to the call for papers so far, we hope for even more great proposals this week. Here is the call for papers: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...

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Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference

Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Huge congratulations to Aodh Quinlivan @ucc.ie for his leadership in local government research and stewardship of the Centre for Local & Regional Governance which had its 10th anniversary today. #CLRG25

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

It was a pleasure to chair the #CLRG25 symposium tonight in @ucc.ie Thank you to Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy for opening the event, and to speakers: Minister John Cummins, Cork City Chief Valerie O’Sullivan & Prof Colin Copus.

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Congratulations to Ricardo Freitas Rodrigues on his graduation today with his PhD in Government from @ucc.ie It was lovely to catch up at the graduation ceremony and meet his wonderfully proud Dad.

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Congratulations to Iain Dale on the launch of ‘The Taoiseach, A Century of Political Leadership’ last night in Hodges Figis. The collection includes chapters on every Taoiseach up to now and there was a great crowd at the launch. My own chapter was on Brian Cowen.

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

It was a pleasure to meet with the delegation of city officials from Shanghai on Monday. They were in @ucc.ie as part of the Cork-Shanghai partnership to mark its 20th anniversary. We had a great discussion about education programmes for public officials.

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