Faber celebrates late Irish writer John McGahern with ‘revitalising’ new editions Faber is marking 20 years since the death of Irish author John McGahern with a “revitalising” year of publishing to “introduce one of Ireland’s greatest novelists to a new generation”.

Faber celebrates late Irish writer John McGahern with ‘revitalising’ new editions
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Happy St. Patrick's Day, New York.

Stakeholder perceptions of ‘guidance and standards’ for developing clinical practice guidance in Ireland

Conor Hammersley, Waleed Serhan, Melissa Sharp, Marion Cullinan, and Barbara Clyne

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#105 Healthy Masculinity Podcast Episode · HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing · 11/06/2025 · 38m

Brilliant interview with former RCSI SPH colleague, @conorhammersley.bsky.social & Fergal Fox discussing healthy masculinity. Some key msgs re importance of connection, value of being vulnerable & shared space - as well as need to tackle structural challenges.

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Project to strengthen farmers' mental health 'very successful' The programme trains agricultural advisors to help with farmers with their mental health

www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41... Project to strengthen farmers' mental health 'very successful'

#105 Healthy Masculinity HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing · Episode

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My column in today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social on men and masculinity, sparked by the new Netflix series Adolescence.

The show raises urgent questions about boyhood, violence, and what it means to grow up male today’s world.

Welcome to Bluesky @connomora.bsky.social -- a Mayo/Cork native and Biophysics graduate from Columbia University, with a sharp eye for contemporary society -- do give him a follow; but maybe unfollow him if Mayo win the All-Ireland!

Exploring the Role of Masculinity in Male Suicide: A Systematic Review (1) Background: Suicide represents a critical global public health concern. In the majority of countries, men have higher rates of suicide completion, while women show higher rates of suicide attempts...

Changing men’s views on masculinity is part of the puzzle. Without shifting norms, they risk punishment for stepping outside expectations — sometimes with tragic outcomes. Men tied to traditional masculinity are 2.4x more likely to die by suicide.

#Masculinity #Suicide

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A narrow gateway from misogyny to the far right: empirical evidence for social media exposure effects Misogynist content is part of everyday social media use, exposing targets to great harm and normalizing problematic beliefs. Traditional gender hierarchies connect with far-right ideology, expresse...

New research shows that online misogyny can lead to far-right extremism. Not surprising but important nonetheless to have solid data on this.

Men who engage with sexist content are groomed by their algorithm towards more extremist views.

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Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy | Common Dreams Senator Bernie Sanders is on a mission to fight oligarchy and empower the people. With a powerful message against Trumpism and billionaire influence, he's rallying Americans to stand up for democracy....

Bernie Sanders’ policies — healthcare for all & fair wages — have been called ‘radical’ by Democratic leaders. Meanwhile Trump picks up the broken pieces (votes) of working-class rural America: voters who would benefit most from Sanders’ ideas.

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Mental health, societal expectations and changes to the governance of farming: Reshaping what it means to be a ‘man’ and ‘good farmer’ in rural Ireland Contemporary EU agricultural policies place a significant emphasis on current and future societal issues, e.g. climate, biodiversity, animal welfare, and air and water quality amongst others. The gov....

Mental health, societal expectations and changes to the governance of farming: Reshaping what it means to be a ‘man’ and ‘good farmer’ in rural Ireland

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Congrats James and co, nice work as always!

Brilliant piece

As per CDC data, suicide now claims more years of male life in the US than car accidents; highlighting a public health crisis. It’s time for policymakers to address this issue with the urgency it demands.

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Thanks James

(PDF) “That’s Me I am the Farmer of the Land”: Exploring Identities, Masculinities, and Health Among Male Farmers’ in Ireland PDF | Compared to other occupational groups, farmers in Ireland experience a disproportionate burden of health problems, which impact farmers’... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Res...

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