Nigel Monaghan

What’s up Bluesky! I’m a paleoartist. Here’s some of my work. #paleoart #scientificillustration #dinosaur #artwork

🍄 Fungi are some of the most important organisms in our woodlands, recycling nutrients and supporting healthy ecosystems. Our fungal forays take place this weekend at Camcor-Forelacka Wood and Ballinakelly Wood, while Devil's Glen is already fully booked. 🌳

Volume 42: Levesque et al. present stranding records from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group for 2024. Subscribe at irishnaturalistsjournal.org #IrishNaturalistsJournal #Zoology #Marine #Cetacean

Tears from the bog...even on the dark days, the bog soothes the soul @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social

If you like dinosaurs (who doesn’t!) get your hands on them here

A rare opportunity to work on natural history collections with a great team at National Museums Northern Ireland. Curator for vertebrates, closing 27 October, £37,694 to £38,990 per annum ce0568li.webitrent.com/ce0568li_web...

The countdown to Science Week 2026 is on! Running from 8th - 15th November, this year’s Science Week will dive into the theme of Water - an essential building block of life on Earth and a powerful force that has shaped our planet, our lives & our future. See what's on: www.scienceweek.ie/whats-on

Autumn days are made for Turlough Park! Explore heritage, culture and nature in the heart of Co. Mayo. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Find out more www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

Volume 42: O'Callaghan et al. offer an insight into the diet of Minke Whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) in Irish waters. Subscribe at irishnaturalistsjournal.org #IrishNaturalistsJournal #Zoology #Marine #Cetacean

What better time to apply to be a Climate Ambassador than during #ClimateActionWeek! Find more information and the application form: climateambassador.ie/apply-climat... Deadline by 5pm 30 November. You don't have to be a climate expert! Open to all who want to unite in meaningful climate action.

Interested in pursuing a funded PhD in Arts and Humanities at the University of Stirling? Our AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award competition is now live. Come study with us! www.findaphd.com/phds/program...

GOOD NEWS! 🦏 Kenya’s black rhino population has increased to 1,147. This is an 8% increase to the population in just one year. It’s an encouraging step that brings Kenya closer to its goal of 2,000 black rhinos by 2037.

An excellent step taken on the road to redevelopment of part of the National Library of Ireland

An art competition like no other! The #ThinkBeforeYouFlush campaign is running a nationwide art competition for primary schools, where you can win cash prizes for creating your very own fatberg! Details: thinkbeforeyouflush.org/world-toilet... #ThinkB4UFlush #ThinkB4UPour #irishwater

Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) running in the upper River Mulkear catchment over the weekend. Read the full post here:- x.com/EcofactEcolo...

Climate Action Week is Ireland's National Festival of Climate Action. Let's all think big, be innovative, join in and have fun! Check out ClimateActionWeek.ie, it's a low-carbon website and a one-stop hub for events, resources and much more. #climateactionweek @climateambassador.bsky.social

It’s that time of year again. Before there were carved pumpkins, the Irish carved turnips

Fallen reeds catching the last rays of the sun at the lake edge at Lough Boora 💛 Fallen Gold @peatlandecr.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social

Volume 42: Cameron et al. present credible evidence of predation upon an adult Flapper Skate (Dipturus intermedius) by a Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus). Subscribe at irishnaturalistsjournal.org #IrishNaturalistsJournal #Zoology #Marine

In 1671, Friedrich Martens travelled to Svalbard and around Greenland as ship's surgeon on the 'Jonas im Walfisch' or 'Jonah in the Whale'. These engravings of a whale & fin whale are from the diary he kept, first published in 1675, where he recorded the area's flora, fauna & whaling industry.

Applications are now open for the Archaeological Archives Research Grant. The 2027 round is provided by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, through the @nationalmons.bsky.social. Apply for 2027 funding by 15 October: www.ria.ie/grants/archa...

It’s a book, and a TV series, written in Ireland where up to 71,000 students have it on the curriculum for English. Adults are also allowed to read Leonard and Hungry Paul by @ronanhession.bsky.social

For context this Irish Times cartoon is based on a team of entomologists chasing down Asian Hornets which are newly arrived alien invasive species

Volume 42: Mc Kenna and Nelson report the plant bug Dicyphus escalerae new to Ireland. Subscribe at irishnaturalistsjournal.org #IrishNaturalistsJournal #Zoology #Entomology

As an editor, I appreciate the honesty of this reviewer rejecting some nonsense “I’m sorry, but I’d rather keep my brain cells”

Not every university library has exercise bikes for its readers, this one even has a view of the pizzeria across the street for the calorie conscious! Dublin City University thinks of everything @dculibrary.bsky.social

Royal Irish Academy statement following strikes on the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine: www.ria.ie/2026/09/29/r...

Applications for the 2027 Transition Year Work Experience Programme are now open. Apply now and explore how history, learning, collections, conservation and community engagement come together at the National Museum of Ireland. www.museum.ie/en-IE/About/...

Very sad news of the passing of one of the most intelligent and hard working champions for Irish museums and heritage in general after a long illness. Beatrice Kelly played a big role in the Heritage Council from its earliest years www.heritagecouncil.ie/news/news-fe...

Need to get those cards posted soon people, it’s September already. Thank you M&S grocery for reminding us #NotChristmasYet #SpeirGorm

And now for some good news: "Visits to public libraries around Ireland have increased by two million in the last two years. New figures show that almost 16 million visits were made to Ireland's libraries in 2025, compared with nearly 14 million in 2023." www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

We’re #hiring! HR Operations Manager (maternity cover) HEO level This key role covers recruitment, employee relations, people management, compliance, audits & stakeholder management, with the opportunity to contribute to HR & organisational strategy Apply by 3pm, 28 Sept: https://ow.ly/i0FG50ZKir2

Ireland’s steepest city hill gets the street art it deserves. The north face of Saint Patrick’s Hill is the ultimate challenge #SpeirGorm

Amazing outcome from a great research project led by an Irish legend who also studies how bats don’t seem to age - Prof Emma Teeling in University College Dublin

Have you ever tried to read a scientific journal article and been told “you don’t have access, pay to download this article?” Did you know that the author of that article gets $0 if you pay? Instead, you can email the author and ask for a free copy! I’d be delighted to help and answer questions!

Such sad news of the passing of Dr Rena Maguire @justrena.bsky.social who brought light, humour, horses in archaeology and simple humanity to us. She faced her short illness with dignity and courage #FuckCancer #SpeirGorm

Historic chalice and altar vessels from Joseph Plunkett & Grace Gifford's 1916 wedding are set to go on display at Kilmainham Gaol Museum thanks to St. James' Parish & Archdiocese of Dublin. For more information visit: https://ow.ly/jmrU50ZQtwP

#DIBLives Captain Charles Boycott believed Irish peasants were prone to idleness and required firm handling. Following an attempt to evict tenants #OTD 1880 he was subjected to the ostracism advocated by Parnell, and the word 'Boycott' entered the English language. www.dib.ie/biography/bo...

Tyrannosaurus xkcd.com/3300/

Follow for amazing wildlife photography, especially the small things

The micrarium display in the Grant Museum of Zoology in London is a must-see with 2,000 microscope slides in a walk-in cubicle. @uclgrantmuseum.bsky.social

❗️ LAST OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY - WE’RE HIRING❗️ Crawford Art Gallery is seeking a Head of Public Engagement! Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 23 September. For more information, visit crawfordartgallery.ie/vacancies/ #CrawfordArtGallery #JobFairy #PublicJobs #hiring

Some people are truly horrible in their stupidity. Loughcrew has some of the most powerful megalithic art - the vandalism is an attack on Ireland & the world Prehistoric cemetery at Loughcrew 'seriously vandalised' by blunt force and graffiti

Volume 42: Ryan Mitchell, describes recent notable cranefly records from the northwest of Ireland including two species new to Ireland. Subscribe at irishnaturalistsjournal.org #IrishNaturalistsJournal #Zoology #Entomology