Today marks the launch of the new version of my memoir, Poor!

Its a story of triumph,of living through abject poverty & learning to love.

It's my thank you to the people & policies that allowed this angry,chavvy,homeless teenage mum access university & reach her full potential

Shot dead. 5 years ago today ❤️ Lyra we will keep sharing your words & voice. Christy Moore and James thank you for this beautiful tribute #LyraMckee
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Age 5,there was a darkness in my chest from not being loved.

My 1st teacher, Ms Arkinson,changed that. She taught me to wash,that I was enough,that I was worthy.

She placed a light in my chest that has never gone out!

Today,I got to meet her again. Today, I said thank you!

“Trying to replicate the feeling of reading the novel and at the same time embellishing things and drawing things out” Author & screenwriter David Nicholls and filmmaker Lenny Abrahamson discuss adaptations StoryhouseIreland. #STORYHOUSEDUBLIN

So fab to meet these two filmmakers and get to chat to them about their experiences. Thanks StoryhouseIreland for putting on such a brilliant show event!

Say hello to our #StoryhouseIreland lab participants ✨
Over three days, the selected participants will take part in an inclusive development programme, a selection of focused sessions led by screenwriter #MalcolmCampbell and complimentary access to all STORYHOUSE events (1/2)

🖊 Attending StoryhouseIreland today and tomorrow?

Here's a little reminder of our Full Programme and Schedule for our big debut Light House Cinema over the next two days.

See you soon! 😊

#STORYHOUSEDUBLIN

Great first day 🤘

☘️🇵🇸 Killing in Gaza has been supported by Ireland’s ‘good friend’ in the White House

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This Birdsong documentary is like a balm, a lovely way to escape the daily noise and bustle of life- camera work by my talented brother ross bartley & and edited by Iseult Howlett

Due to great demand we now have more screenings of Birdsong - Cork, Dublin, Galway - details at birdsongfilm.com

I’ve been inspired by many incredible women this past year but if I had to pick one it would have to be Katriona O'Sullivan if you haven’t read POOR yet treat yourself this weekend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✋ Appreciation Post for the X-Pollinator creative team: Co-Directors katie holly and Lara Hickey and Producer evan horan

They've brought together an incredible group of creatives, established and emerging, from Ireland's film industry School of Media TU Dublin over the last three days!

My wonderful colleague wrote this brilliant article on loneliness MU Psychology read and share... such an important article x

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What I Do: Tommy Lysaght had never gone to an art gallery before the age of 40. Now, he is a stone carver, who works with the Cork Simon community and teenagers in alternative education. Read more of his story here 👉 irishtimes.com/life-style/peo…

#CareAware 🧵

Sage words from EPIC Youth Council member Kai Brosnan (He/Him)🏳️‍⚧️

Happy #CareDay24 Kai 🤍

3 months ago our President called for action on violence in Gaza

Since then, weekly public marches around the country, calling for ceasefire

#StPatricksDay is OUR national day - this year let’s use it to raise a voice for children in #Gaza #Rafah

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Nail On The Head theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

Pain, grief and the struggle to survive - portraits of Gaza, with the photojournalist ⁦Samar Abu Elouf⁩ nytimes.com/2024/02/04/wor…

Our film Two Mothers is available to stream now on Netflix link below. Please share this beautiful story of surrogacy, war, family and connection. Thanks to our fantastic crew and esp our producer Zlata Filipovic Netflix UK & Ireland
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