Brenda O'Connell

Mother, Tutor/Lecturer @maynoothUni. Researcher, Age Studies, Beckett Studies. Passions: life, teaching, theatre, literature. She/Her

[Brenda O'Connell @brendamaynooth]

Despite the difficulties with academic writing, it's always a great feeling to receive your copy and see your work in print @MichaelaFrueh72 @AntonyRoland

[Eavan Casey @CaseyEavan]

Absolutely thrilled and incredibly honoured that @tcddublin have decided to name their main library after our mother Eavan Boland. It is a wonderful recognition of her accomplishments as an Irish poet but also will hopefully inspire countless future generations of trailblazers and activists as she also was. Beyond thankful to everyone who made this happen. @LindaDoyle

[kakshi. @abatiyaashii]

New Zealand's youngest MP began her speech with a traditional Māori haka performance

Trump and Melania

[Brenda O'Connell @brendamaynooth]

@DavidGillick Bravo!

[MUCreativeWriting @writing_mu]

We are all in Edna O’Brien’s debt. She was utterly courageous, and she opened up paths for generations of writers. May she rest in peace, and may her novels always be read.

[MUCreativeWriting @writing_mu]

We're seeking a new Assistant Professor of Creative Writing. This is a full-time, permanent position. Spread the word! We think we run a great ship here, and we're thrilled to be able to bring a new colleague in. https://t.co/HyxEt4TYgq

[Brenda O'Connell @brendamaynooth]

@daisychandley Stoner. Life changing

[Páraic Kerrigan @ParaicKerrigan]

A massive pinch me moment to see Reeling in the Queers officially become an Irish Times bestseller. Thank you to all the readers who have bought so far and of course to @NewIslandBooks

[Daniel Hussey @DanielHussey2]

For anyone who missed this live, here it is from start to finish:

- Chris O’Donnell (46.09)
- Rhasidat Adeleke (49.53)
- Thomas Barr (44.90)
- Sharlene Mawdsley (49.40)

(3:09.92)

National Record ☘️
European Gold 🥇

[Alice Munro Daily @MunroQuotes]

Alice Munro, 1931-2024. 💔

[MU English Dept @MaynoothEnglish]

We are honoured to host Adania Shibli, author of Minor Detail, this Thursday at 6pm (SE104), in conversation w/our colleagues Dr Rita Sakr & @SineadmKennedy. @FitzcarraldoEds @MaynoothUni @kildarelibrary @Maynoothalumni @ArtsInCoKildare @writing_mu @IrishWritersCtr

[Brenda O'Connell @brendamaynooth]

@CaseyEavan I was teaching Eavan's poetry to my first year undergraduate students @MaynoothEnglish this semester and currently marking their essays. They loved her work, as do I
🙏

[Manchán Magan @ManchanMagan]

BÁINSEOG
The area of grass at the angle of two passages in the mountain. Also a diamond or triangle of grass at a crossroads.

Image: Enagh Farrell

Words from The Lost Language of The Ballyhouras: Cnuasach Focal Paddy Fennessy, edited by Evelyn Fennessy & Róisín Ní Ghairbhí

[Brenda O'Connell @brendamaynooth]

I was one of the presenters at the Oireachtas yesterday, outlining my experience of living with Parkinson's condition. Thanks to Noel Grealish for the opportunity. @SimonHarrisTD give us th funding please
@MaynoothEnglish

[Lucy Worsley @Lucy_Worsley]

Every morning after I've had a programme on @BBCTwo my inbox gets delightfully full of messages from men who didn't like my lipstick. It makes me feel like it's 1922 and I'm being castigated by Captain Hastings for being 'fast'.

[Brenda O'Connell @brendamaynooth]

Myself and the CEO of Parkinson's Ireland Shane O'Brien, highlighted the threat to funding the helpline
@SimonHarrisTD @HSELive

[DFI @DisabilityFed]

Issue of funding of disability services highlighted this evening on @drivetimerte - Parkinson's Ireland has warned that its services are at risk due to the low level of State funding. https://t.co/ukhc1Y8pNh @ParkinsonsIre #WorldParkinsonsDay

[MUCreativeWriting @writing_mu]

Our brilliant colleague @brendamaynooth sharing her #parkinsons experience and advocating for vital supports. She rocks.

[Brenda O'Connell @brendamaynooth]

https://t.co/w3VHs6NF0k

[Brenda O'Connell @brendamaynooth]

@pflonergan @LandmarkIreland @AbbeyTheatre I like dark, but way too dark for me. And 15 minutes too long