Enjoyed discussing presidential politics with Art O’Leary & moderated by RTE’s Sheila Naughten. The first in a series of talks organised by @ucdpolitics.bsky.social Thank you @stefanmueller.bsky.social & colleagues for the invite. And best of luck with the new alumni initiatives.
Ireland's Presidency: More Than a Figurehead? UCD School of Politics and International Relations SPIRe alumni in conversation with Art O'Leary, Executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin/The Electoral Commission Kevin Rafter, Full Professor of Political Communication at DCU Moderator: Sheila Naughton, RTÉ RSVP and join us Tuesday, September 30 6:30pm, Museum of Literature Ireland
Are you a @ucdpolitics.bsky.social graduate? Join our discussion event on the upcoming presidential election.
🎙️ Panelists: @kevinrafter.bsky.social, Art O'Leary & Sheila Naughton
🗓️ 30 Sept, 18:30
📍 Museum of Literature Ireland
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Something very insular and small minded about this decision… @bbcbreaking-bot.bsky.social
Chatting on @newstalkfm.bsky.social
with Patrick Geoghean about presidential elections. ‘Talking History’ airs 7pm on Sunday & also on podcast. @dublincityuni.bsky.social New edition of ‘The Irish Presidency’ in 2026
We’re looking for someone to write the foreword for the next edition of ‘The Irish Presidency’! One reviewer described the book as ‘essential reading for any citizen of Ireland seeking the Presidency.’ Contract signed with Palgrave for a new edition in 2026. #presidentialelection #raceforthearas
Great few days at the Hinterland Book Festival. Speaking about #DillonRediscovered & interviewing Kevin Barry about ‘The Heart in Winter’ & ‘The Cave’, and Grainne Hurley about her book on Mary Lavin & The New Yorker. Congrats to @mylesdungan.bsky.social & his colleagues. @dublincityuni.bsky.social
Great welcome @writersweek.bsky.social in Listowel!!! And lovely to talk about ‘Dillon Rediscovered’ at the festival. #dillonrediscovered @dublincityuni.bsky.social
They attack.
We live.
They attack.
We sing.
Let’s go on a short walk through Kyiv with me. With a sound on, please.
Postecoglou dared to say it, and his players have gone and done it. A trophy in his second season, a Spurs wait over
The talk of the season and the uncertain future are now United's concern
Spurs, whatever next, have a moment that lasts forever
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Well I never thought I’d see the day. Tottenham Hotspur win the Europa League.
This is what happens when you move to Journalism Zero ….
His books are well thumbed, the signed copies extra special, so many favourites but I always marvel at the devilment in ‘The Cabinet Table’. RIP, Paul Durcan.
Wonderful writer & a lovely man who I was fortunate to have had some contact with in my previous life in journalism. RIP.
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Good piece. Only read two, and enjoyed both, ‘Calculation of volume’ & ‘Small Boat’; was hugely taken with the latter.
So well deserved!!! Congratulations @theresareidy.bsky.social
Review of ‘Dillon Rediscovered’ @irishtimes.com 😀 ‘Kevin Rafter’s assiduous account breaks new ground and brings a forgotten but fascinating figure back to life.’ #dillonrediscovered @dublincityuni.bsky.social
Good read… John Boyne on the art of book reviews: Never lie to readers, but deliver truth in a way that respects the writer @irishtimes.com
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EJ Dillon in @irishtimes.com
Academic questions: Frank McNally on Titanic terriers, epic expense accounts and the rise of the ‘full professor’ #dillonrediscovered @dublincityuni.bsky.social
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My portrait of @kevinrafter.bsky.social, whose book on legendary journalist and international man of mystery EJ Dillon has just been published to great acclaim.
Great photos. Thanks, @conorhorgan.bsky.social
From @independent.ie ‘Truly exceptional’ #dillonrediscovered @dublincityuni.bsky.social
www.independent.ie/entertainmen... The hair-raising exploits of a flawed but gifted journalist who was a master of disguise
From @irishexaminer.bsky.social ‘Rafted has crafted a fascinating portrait of a clever, ambitious man’ #dillonrediscovered @dublincityuni.bsky.social
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Nights like these are worth remembering. Huge thanks to everyone who joined me in @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social to celebrate the publication of ‘Dillon Rediscovered’. Really appreciate the generous words of Prof. John Horgan & Prof. Daire Keogh @dublincityuni.bsky.social #dillonrediscovered
The nice people at @politybooks.bsky.social have just told me about a discount code and sent me some lovely graphics with some kind words attached, so forgive me if I drop them now and then. Here's the @therestpolitics.bsky.social's @rory-stewart.bsky.social.
EJ Dillon would have appreciated the coverage, I think! ‘Dillon Rediscovered’ in @irishmirror.bsky.social & Irish Daily Star #dillonrediscovered @dublincityuni.bsky.social
This looks like a fascinating publication by @kevinrafter.bsky.social described as a vivid compelling portrait in the Sunday Times today with striking parallels with the media world today.
Prof @kevinrafter.bsky.social gets a whole page in the @ST__Ireland for his soon to be launched book on EJ Dillon @DCU
Another little video about my new book on EJ Dillon, which will be in the shops this weekend ahead of its ‘official’ publication next week. The photos in the book are wonderful & perfectly evoke Dillon’s era. #dillonrediscovered @dublincityuni.bsky.social @telegraphnews.bsky.social
