Nearly lost and eye today moving a staked potted plant. Just thought you should know.

I approve of just announcing your own birthday. I won’t remember otherwise. Happy birthday, Eoin. From lurking troll to birthday king, what a trajectory. x

This week’s column is about the increasing intimidation and violence against international protection applicants forced to live on the streets, and psychological projections of the Irish anti-immgration movement

Rising student dropout rates may be linked to high rents and commuting, university chief warns There's no 'may' about it - students are commuting hours to college, working loads in part time jobs, or paying extortionate rents - it's unsustainable irishtimes.com/ireland/educat…

What are these three alcove things for?

I would also appreciate any hot tips on food, drinks, art and swimming spots (🥵) in any of these cities 😇

Thank you rosamund for the thoughtful review of The Conversation (Doire Press) in the latest issue of Poetry Ireland. A privilege to have our poems so carefully considered.

Tonight at 8 in Curious Fox Books !