Mark Leahy
@markleahy.bsky.social
Irish writer/artist living in Devon, UK. he/him Performance, voice, text, artist publications. HE teaching/supervision. Administration and governance in creative arts organisations. www.markleahy.net
Thank you to the performers for their presentation of Swim Litany at 37 Looe Street on Thursday 27th. Thanks to everyone who turned out to listen, your attention and focus was appreciated. And thanks to Angela Piccini and Sefryn Penrose for the opportunity. photo: @angelapiccini.bsky.social
August 30, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Thank you to the performers for their presentation of Swim Litany at 37 Looe Street on Thursday 27th. Thanks to everyone who turned out to listen, your attention and focus was appreciated. And thanks to Angela Piccini and Sefryn Penrose for the opportunity. photo: @angelapiccini.bsky.social
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Good post day #1: three splendidly spare Uniformpamphlets from @uniformbooks.bsky.social
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August 11, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Good post day #1: three splendidly spare Uniformpamphlets from @uniformbooks.bsky.social
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I wonder if the Lord Mayor also approves of the sarcastic quotation marks they put around "religion" when referring to (presumably) Catholicism 🤣
August 13, 2026 at 12:11 AM
I wonder if the Lord Mayor also approves of the sarcastic quotation marks they put around "religion" when referring to (presumably) Catholicism 🤣
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This is an Instagram post from the Lord Mayor of Dublin encouraging Dubliner's to visit "the world's largest floating book fair" on a ship docked in Dublin for "educational" purposes, and to "meet the crew" etc etc and doesn't even mention that it's actually an evangelical Christian organisation
lordmayorofdublin on Instagram: "🚢📚 Official Opening of Logos Hope in DublinThe Lord Mayor of Dublin @darylbarron was delighted to go aboard @logoshope and attend…"
🚢📚 Official Opening of Logos Hope in DublinThe Lord Mayor of Dublin @darylbarron was delighted to go aboard @logoshope and attend the Official Opening Ceremony of the world’s largest floating book fair, as the vessel begins its visit to Dublin.The ceremony brought together the Logos Hope leadership team and international crew, diplomatic representatives, Dublin Port Authority, community partners and special guests, with a Parade of Nations, cultural performance, speeches and the official ribbon cutting and inauguration.In his address, the Lord Mayor welcomed the Captain, Director, crew and the international community of Logos Hope to Dublin, highlighting the city’s longstanding connection with the sea and the importance of bringing people, cultures, knowledge and communities together.📖 With thousands of books and educational resources on board, Logos Hope offers visitors the opportunity to discover new ideas, meet people from around the world and experience a truly global community.The Lord Mayor encouraged the people of Dublin to come aboard during the ship’s stay, explore the book fair, meet the crew and experience the spirit of friendship, learning and hope that Logos Hope represents.Fáilte go Baile Átha Cliath — welcome to Dublin, Logos Hope! 🇮🇪🌍🚢#LogosHope #Dublin #LordMayorDublinView all comments
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August 12, 2026 at 11:24 PM
This is an Instagram post from the Lord Mayor of Dublin encouraging Dubliner's to visit "the world's largest floating book fair" on a ship docked in Dublin for "educational" purposes, and to "meet the crew" etc etc and doesn't even mention that it's actually an evangelical Christian organisation
Swim Litany an A3 visual text and score. On August 27th at 37 Looe Street Gallery, a group of performers will read from the text, their voices mixing, blending, bumping against each other as they navigate the three sections.
Performance:
1800hrs Thurs 27 Aug at 37 Looe Street, Plymouth, PL4 0DQ
Performance:
1800hrs Thurs 27 Aug at 37 Looe Street, Plymouth, PL4 0DQ
August 9, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Swim Litany an A3 visual text and score. On August 27th at 37 Looe Street Gallery, a group of performers will read from the text, their voices mixing, blending, bumping against each other as they navigate the three sections.
Performance:
1800hrs Thurs 27 Aug at 37 Looe Street, Plymouth, PL4 0DQ
Performance:
1800hrs Thurs 27 Aug at 37 Looe Street, Plymouth, PL4 0DQ
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It's the last week of our World Book Night exhibition next week, ending Friday 31st July. Catch it while you can. After that all the artworks will be getting swapped and posted out from 6th August in our hand stamped and drawn mountain envelopes. More info at:
www.bookarts.uwe.ac.uk/wbn2026/
www.bookarts.uwe.ac.uk/wbn2026/
July 23, 2026 at 8:32 AM
It's the last week of our World Book Night exhibition next week, ending Friday 31st July. Catch it while you can. After that all the artworks will be getting swapped and posted out from 6th August in our hand stamped and drawn mountain envelopes. More info at:
www.bookarts.uwe.ac.uk/wbn2026/
www.bookarts.uwe.ac.uk/wbn2026/
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In C D Rose's letter below, you'll find a rich reading list headed by women who "write like it matters." In turn, this list reveals that the original reviewer drew upon a shallow reading list composed of much-hyped books (not their fault, of course), books he judged by their spines
British author C D Rose (2026 Goldsmith Prize winner and no lightweight) efficiently demolishes the TLS hack's lousy review of Guillermo Stitch's 'The Coast of Everything' which is, for my money, one of the novels of the decade. Readers will discover this, and be enriched.
July 22, 2026 at 9:50 PM
In C D Rose's letter below, you'll find a rich reading list headed by women who "write like it matters." In turn, this list reveals that the original reviewer drew upon a shallow reading list composed of much-hyped books (not their fault, of course), books he judged by their spines
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Day 1 saw Burnham back the US in using UK bases to carry on its war of aggression.
Day 2, we've heard his plans to saddle low-income countries with more debts.
New face, old politics. We need real change: standing up to Trump and showing real leadership on the world stage.
Day 2, we've heard his plans to saddle low-income countries with more debts.
New face, old politics. We need real change: standing up to Trump and showing real leadership on the world stage.
July 22, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Day 1 saw Burnham back the US in using UK bases to carry on its war of aggression.
Day 2, we've heard his plans to saddle low-income countries with more debts.
New face, old politics. We need real change: standing up to Trump and showing real leadership on the world stage.
Day 2, we've heard his plans to saddle low-income countries with more debts.
New face, old politics. We need real change: standing up to Trump and showing real leadership on the world stage.
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Or, to be accurate, it will will boost US economic growth.
There is no such thing as military Keynesianism. You cannot have trickle-down to British communities when you pour money into the pockets of a handful of US-based defence conglomerates. It just doesn't even make a lick of sense.
There is no such thing as military Keynesianism. You cannot have trickle-down to British communities when you pour money into the pockets of a handful of US-based defence conglomerates. It just doesn't even make a lick of sense.
July 22, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Or, to be accurate, it will will boost US economic growth.
There is no such thing as military Keynesianism. You cannot have trickle-down to British communities when you pour money into the pockets of a handful of US-based defence conglomerates. It just doesn't even make a lick of sense.
There is no such thing as military Keynesianism. You cannot have trickle-down to British communities when you pour money into the pockets of a handful of US-based defence conglomerates. It just doesn't even make a lick of sense.
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Lectureship in Creative Writing at the University of Leeds; full time; ongoing contract.
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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lectureship in Creative Writing
Ranked 29th in the world (QS 2026), the School of English at the University of Leeds operates at the leading edge of recent developments in literary studies and creative practice. Located within the F...
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July 20, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Lectureship in Creative Writing at the University of Leeds; full time; ongoing contract.
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
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Hard to think of a more deeply damaging start to Burnham’s premiership than giving green light to new oil & gas in N. Sea, if true. It won’t lower bills or lead to greater energy security but will drive an even hotter planet. What a terrible signal to give to rest of the world #ClimateVandalism
BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) on X
Andy Burnham will announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea when he becomes prime minister on Monday, the BBC has been told.
The announcement will form part of a flurry of policy m...
x.com
July 18, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Hard to think of a more deeply damaging start to Burnham’s premiership than giving green light to new oil & gas in N. Sea, if true. It won’t lower bills or lead to greater energy security but will drive an even hotter planet. What a terrible signal to give to rest of the world #ClimateVandalism
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this is unworkably insane as well as morally repellent, and still isn't going to win the government any points at all from the people who are now going to tour the country waging lawfare against any organisations that look like they might be treating trans people with dignity
Here’s what the guidance has to say about policing people’s sex.
May 21, 2026 at 4:18 PM
this is unworkably insane as well as morally repellent, and still isn't going to win the government any points at all from the people who are now going to tour the country waging lawfare against any organisations that look like they might be treating trans people with dignity
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Catriona has worked for more than a decade now in many ways to advance migrant/refugee rights, women's rights, children's rights etc. (in Brussels and in Ireland) She has long been a passionate advocate for those in need. She is also a talented musician (we were in orchestra together).
Extremely distressing video on Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir's X account, showing Irish activist Catriona Graham being assaulted & dragged away, & the treatment of those who were on the sumud flotilla.
I know Catriona since we were teenagers.
New Irish gov statement here:
x.com/itamarbengvi...
I know Catriona since we were teenagers.
New Irish gov statement here:
x.com/itamarbengvi...
May 20, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Catriona has worked for more than a decade now in many ways to advance migrant/refugee rights, women's rights, children's rights etc. (in Brussels and in Ireland) She has long been a passionate advocate for those in need. She is also a talented musician (we were in orchestra together).
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If you are in central London on Saturday to march with the Palestine Coalition, don't forget these five key 'Know Your Rights' messages – and share them with others who may not know them
May 14, 2026 at 6:30 AM
If you are in central London on Saturday to march with the Palestine Coalition, don't forget these five key 'Know Your Rights' messages – and share them with others who may not know them
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Amazing the hysteria over a €127k spend on a bike shed, yet just by looking at photo, it's quite clear this is a substantial structure.
Meanwhile, actual millions are spent building car parks, but what have commentariat got to say about it? Absolutely nothing.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Meanwhile, actual millions are spent building car parks, but what have commentariat got to say about it? Absolutely nothing.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
HSE chief defends €127k spend on bike shed at Kerry Hospital
HSE chief executive Anne O’Connor also acknowledged 'the reality of hospital overcrowding' to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation conference today
www.irishexaminer.com
May 8, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Amazing the hysteria over a €127k spend on a bike shed, yet just by looking at photo, it's quite clear this is a substantial structure.
Meanwhile, actual millions are spent building car parks, but what have commentariat got to say about it? Absolutely nothing.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Meanwhile, actual millions are spent building car parks, but what have commentariat got to say about it? Absolutely nothing.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
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For the benefit of the small flurry of recent followers:
Uniformbooks are available direct: uniformbooks.co.uk and may also be ordered through any bookshop; and online, Blackwells, for example, carry all of our titles, and offer free delivery.
blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/search?keyword=uniformbooks
Uniformbooks are available direct: uniformbooks.co.uk and may also be ordered through any bookshop; and online, Blackwells, for example, carry all of our titles, and offer free delivery.
blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/search?keyword=uniformbooks
April 3, 2026 at 7:36 AM
For the benefit of the small flurry of recent followers:
Uniformbooks are available direct: uniformbooks.co.uk and may also be ordered through any bookshop; and online, Blackwells, for example, carry all of our titles, and offer free delivery.
blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/search?keyword=uniformbooks
Uniformbooks are available direct: uniformbooks.co.uk and may also be ordered through any bookshop; and online, Blackwells, for example, carry all of our titles, and offer free delivery.
blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/search?keyword=uniformbooks
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Our political and media system has been sitting in a pot of social media water, slowling boiling itself in a targeted foreign far-right propaganda campaign and seems unable to notice it happening.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-sun...
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-sun...
May 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Our political and media system has been sitting in a pot of social media water, slowling boiling itself in a targeted foreign far-right propaganda campaign and seems unable to notice it happening.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-sun...
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-sun...
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Coachella is trying to wipe all of the footage of The Strokes protest set so I’m gonna post it here. The last images on the screen made me cry.
April 20, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Coachella is trying to wipe all of the footage of The Strokes protest set so I’m gonna post it here. The last images on the screen made me cry.
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Highly recommended - brilliantly filmed and endearingly presented. Really opened our eyes to the fact that there's an awful lot more to bees than honey and bumble!
My Garden of a Thousand Bees
Wildlife film-maker Martin Dohrn is bee obsessed. He has found over 60 species in his Bristol garden and sets out to film them, with mind-blowing results.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Highly recommended - brilliantly filmed and endearingly presented. Really opened our eyes to the fact that there's an awful lot more to bees than honey and bumble!
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after much deliberation and giving AI the benefit of the doubt, Wikipedia editors have had enough of AI slop. New policy bans LLM generated content, periodt www.404media.co/wikipedia-ba...
Wikipedia Bans AI-Generated Content
“In recent months, more and more administrative reports centered on LLM-related issues, and editors were being overwhelmed.”
www.404media.co
March 26, 2026 at 4:15 PM
after much deliberation and giving AI the benefit of the doubt, Wikipedia editors have had enough of AI slop. New policy bans LLM generated content, periodt www.404media.co/wikipedia-ba...
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The UK papers have now pushed a narrative of Muslims ‘dominating’ the UK for celebrating a holiday and praying in public, something all other religions do and Muslims have done for centuries, while also decrying any attempts to disestablish the Church of England as an attack on Christianity per se
March 22, 2026 at 10:08 AM
The UK papers have now pushed a narrative of Muslims ‘dominating’ the UK for celebrating a holiday and praying in public, something all other religions do and Muslims have done for centuries, while also decrying any attempts to disestablish the Church of England as an attack on Christianity per se
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This is what evil states do - torture - mass torture of people in detention.
“Israel is systematically torturing Palestinians on a scale “that suggests collective vengeance and destructive intent”.”
“Israel is systematically torturing Palestinians on a scale “that suggests collective vengeance and destructive intent”.”
Israel systematically torturing Palestinians in custody, says UN expert
Report by Francesca Albanese says 'torture in detention used on unprecedented scale as punitive collective vengeance'.
www.aljazeera.com
March 21, 2026 at 10:42 PM
This is what evil states do - torture - mass torture of people in detention.
“Israel is systematically torturing Palestinians on a scale “that suggests collective vengeance and destructive intent”.”
“Israel is systematically torturing Palestinians on a scale “that suggests collective vengeance and destructive intent”.”