Well this is a wonderful surprise! Congratulations to all nominees, and what an amazing group of library colleagues to be shortlisted with. Best of luck to all 🥳 Library Association Glucksman Library

3 people looking for short-term accommodation options around UL or city (Limerick/Clare) from 29th January for around six weeks. Any info/leads would be appreciated 👏

The stage is set for our 60th BT Young Scientist with Tony Scott and our class of 2024 Young Scientists.

I’ll be heading to Boston for a few days in late March, and I’m looking for recommendations for interesting people to meet or organisations/institutes to visit while I’m there. If you know of any, please do get in touch!

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Feb '24 UL Student Sustainability: Launched GLSD Cohort 2 w students from 5 countries Launched Mission Innovation Bootcamp, designing student-led projects Hosted Chris Kelly, Aongus Hegarty, Emily Kennedy to chat about real-world issues and opportunities Have ideas for more? Let me know :)

It was great to walk some of the students through our work here at CSFI - some great ideas formed!

Excited to announce my appointment as Youth Delegate for Ireland at Congress of Local and Regional Authorities! 🇮🇪 With Directly Elected Mayor elections for Limerick soon, looking forward to working with member states on rejuvenating politics for a more dynamic, systems-oriented approach to policy & change.

The WIP Class of 2024 was announced in Washington DC this week by Rep Mike Kelly and Rep Mary Gay Scanlon. Thank you to Carmel Martin for chairing the Alum panel with David Brooks (2013), Caoimhe Ní Mhaolagáin (2016 & Director of Programs) and Stephanie Pollock (WIP Academy 2023)

For the day that's in it: Boston Irish Heritage Trail

Day one of Congress of Local and Regional Authorities here in Strasbourg

The Irish delegation of #councillors to the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe (CLRAE) were delighted to engage with 🇮🇪 Ambassador Ms Caitríona Doyle and Youth Delegate Jack O'Connor in #Strasbourg this week for the #46thSession of Congress of Local and Regional Authorities.

First session as Ireland's Youth Delegate to Congress of Local and Regional Authorities is finished, with great support from AILG and Ireland at the Council of Europe! 43 YDs came to Strasbourg this week to represent youth through speeches, interventions, and questions. We return to our countries to draft & run projects now!

Last week I addressed Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, as the Youth Delegate for Ireland, intervening in the 'Local and regional responses to natural disasters and climate hazards: from risk preparedness to resilience' session. Here's what I said (once I slowed down the accent) 👇

Great speech by Jack O'Connor the Youth Delegate for Ireland addressing the Council of Europe! Sounds just as good in Spanish with HeyGen

Only getting to properly re-share this now; absolutely insane work by HeyGen and Cathal Canavan. Only a matter of time before the Duolingo streaks are needed no more 👋

For the final NDRC pitch, David Neville of @Go_Nurture takes to the stage. 🧑‍🏫 Combining top-tier education research with AI to close the feedback loop between teachers and students and provide a world-class education to all. #Founders #DemoDay

Sat down with Council of Europe to discuss: 1⃣ Role of Youth Delegates 2⃣ The need to develop skills to effectively contribute to discussions 3⃣ The need to get youth actively involved in co-creating solutions, not just giving them space to voice concerns youtu.be/ByLUlvObwik?si…

After finishing the summer with Washington Ireland Program in D.C., and 2 great years working at University Of Limerick, I'm starting the MPA in Innovation, Public Policy and Public Value at UCL's UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose this Sept. Any accommodation leads or advice on London life is greatly appreciated!

The move to London is complete! I’ve got a few weeks before starting my MPA at UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose. Looking to connect with people/groups in leadership, innovation, networking, and policy (v generic I know). Any recommendations for groups, events, or people to meet? Let me know!