Mary O'Donnell
@maryodonnell.bsky.social
Fiction & poetry, I participate in lit fests & conferences. New novel is SWEEP THE COBWEBS OFF THE SKY (Epoque UK, March 2026)
Where peace comes dropping slow . . .
August 20, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Where peace comes dropping slow . . .
Looking forward to reading with Sarah and Enda in @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social on Thurs 6th--readings plus Q & A!
July 29, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Looking forward to reading with Sarah and Enda in @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social on Thurs 6th--readings plus Q & A!
The vet will have a fit but Ralph enjoys my coffee remains preferably ftom Spode. I can't deny him
July 23, 2026 at 8:52 AM
The vet will have a fit but Ralph enjoys my coffee remains preferably ftom Spode. I can't deny him
Beautiful (traffic-stuffed) Deia @balearicisland.bsky.social @diariodemallorca.es
June 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Beautiful (traffic-stuffed) Deia @balearicisland.bsky.social @diariodemallorca.es
Today I signed copies of my novel Sweep the Cobwebs off the Sky in the wonderful Barker and zones, Naas @barkerandjones.bsky.social With thanks to all fir the warm vibe! @epoquepress.bsky.social
April 30, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Today I signed copies of my novel Sweep the Cobwebs off the Sky in the wonderful Barker and zones, Naas @barkerandjones.bsky.social With thanks to all fir the warm vibe! @epoquepress.bsky.social
In the fabulous @barkerandjones.bsky.social Naas today, thanks for the warm welcome from Leanne. Books signed, books, books, books! @epoquepress.bsky.social
April 30, 2026 at 3:43 PM
In the fabulous @barkerandjones.bsky.social Naas today, thanks for the warm welcome from Leanne. Books signed, books, books, books! @epoquepress.bsky.social
In Barker and Jones, Naas today where the welcome was warm! @epoquepress.bsky.social @barkerandjones.bsky.social Plenty of signed copies of Sweep the Cobwebs off the Sky!
April 30, 2026 at 2:56 PM
In Barker and Jones, Naas today where the welcome was warm! @epoquepress.bsky.social @barkerandjones.bsky.social Plenty of signed copies of Sweep the Cobwebs off the Sky!
The tarot card accompanies every copy of my short story collection 'Walking Ghosts'--a genius move by @mercierpress.bsky.social who realise that in these times we need to copperfasten Strength @epoquepress.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social Lads n ladies, charge the batteries & tell wild tales!
November 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The tarot card accompanies every copy of my short story collection 'Walking Ghosts'--a genius move by @mercierpress.bsky.social who realise that in these times we need to copperfasten Strength @epoquepress.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social Lads n ladies, charge the batteries & tell wild tales!
Readers Polina Cosgrave, Sean Lysaght, curator/organiser @jacqbetula.bsky.social & self at the wonderful Circling the Square Festival last night in The Source Arts Centre, Thurles...and there's more tomorrow!
November 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Readers Polina Cosgrave, Sean Lysaght, curator/organiser @jacqbetula.bsky.social & self at the wonderful Circling the Square Festival last night in The Source Arts Centre, Thurles...and there's more tomorrow!
Coming up this Halloween weekend, and I'm delighted to take part. . .
October 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Coming up this Halloween weekend, and I'm delighted to take part. . .
The Storms Journal issue V just arrived! Thanks to @eatthestorms.com Delighted to contribute!
October 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Storms Journal issue V just arrived! Thanks to @eatthestorms.com Delighted to contribute!
First dark evening as everything gathers in and the curtain between Here and the other Here thins once again. Happy Samhain! @epoquepress.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
First dark evening as everything gathers in and the curtain between Here and the other Here thins once again. Happy Samhain! @epoquepress.bsky.social
@munsterlitcentre.bsky.social Super Cork International Short Story Festival running again with its usual style and international as well as local flavour. Delighted to read my work there @mercierpress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
@munsterlitcentre.bsky.social Super Cork International Short Story Festival running again with its usual style and international as well as local flavour. Delighted to read my work there @mercierpress.bsky.social @epoquepress.bsky.social
The Aosdána General Assembly took place yesterday, and here's a shot of some of the gathering who attended this all island, inclusive affiliation of artists from many disciplines. Thanks to the Registrar and Asst Registrar for heading up the day long occasion @aosda.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The Aosdána General Assembly took place yesterday, and here's a shot of some of the gathering who attended this all island, inclusive affiliation of artists from many disciplines. Thanks to the Registrar and Asst Registrar for heading up the day long occasion @aosda.bsky.social
On Sundsy Miscellany @sundaymiscellany.bsky.social tomorrow! Thanks to producer Sarah Binchy
August 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
On Sundsy Miscellany @sundaymiscellany.bsky.social tomorrow! Thanks to producer Sarah Binchy
And from reviewer @lorrainecourtney.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM
And from reviewer @lorrainecourtney.bsky.social
In the Sunday Independent today. With thanks to Lorraine Courtney! @lorrainecourtney.bsky.social
July 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
In the Sunday Independent today. With thanks to Lorraine Courtney! @lorrainecourtney.bsky.social
I'll be speaking about my short stories on Arena @rtearena tonight @writing.ie @julianday.bsky.social @irishstudiesshu.bsky.social @speccoll-kuleuven.bsky.social @wakeforest.bsky.social @booksireland.bsky.social @marycostello.bsky.social @mercierpress.bsky.social
July 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I'll be speaking about my short stories on Arena @rtearena tonight @writing.ie @julianday.bsky.social @irishstudiesshu.bsky.social @speccoll-kuleuven.bsky.social @wakeforest.bsky.social @booksireland.bsky.social @marycostello.bsky.social @mercierpress.bsky.social
Friday night, United Artists Club, I'm giving a reading from my short story collection WALKING GHOSTS & being interviewed by woman-about-town and superb poet Enda Wyley @mercierpress.bsky.social @writing.ie @molimuseum.bsky.social @lcollins232.bsky.social @thestinging.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Friday night, United Artists Club, I'm giving a reading from my short story collection WALKING GHOSTS & being interviewed by woman-about-town and superb poet Enda Wyley @mercierpress.bsky.social @writing.ie @molimuseum.bsky.social @lcollins232.bsky.social @thestinging.bsky.social
What outstanding news! Eilis Ni Dhuibhne new Laureate fir Fuction!
July 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
What outstanding news! Eilis Ni Dhuibhne new Laureate fir Fuction!
Wexford Dog Days of July
July 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Wexford Dog Days of July
All welcome at Dublin's United Artists Club, July 26th, when I'll be interviewed by the talented writer/poet Enda Wyley and will also give a reading. Free event. Summery readings, future dystopia, and luck or misfortune in love! @mercierpress.bsky.social @writing.ie @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
All welcome at Dublin's United Artists Club, July 26th, when I'll be interviewed by the talented writer/poet Enda Wyley and will also give a reading. Free event. Summery readings, future dystopia, and luck or misfortune in love! @mercierpress.bsky.social @writing.ie @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
More reasons to stay in Ireland in July and August. No queuing for culture in 40C temps. Just this.
July 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM
More reasons to stay in Ireland in July and August. No queuing for culture in 40C temps. Just this.
Cullenstown Strand, where the river pushes into the sea
July 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Cullenstown Strand, where the river pushes into the sea