Dr Eoin Lettice posting now on Bluesky
@eoinlettice
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Plant Scientist @uccBEES & @eriucc. Sustainable ag; rhizospheres; plant pathology, @ucctrees & @iten_ucc 'We're all smart. Distinguish yourself by being kind'.
Cork, Ireland
Joined April 2010
Fantastic to have so many great #PlantScience colleagues from around Ireland and beyond @UCC today for #IPSAM2024. Hosted in collaboration with @MTU_ie and our generous sponsors @agriculture_ie @teagasc @Goldcrop @Novogene_Europe @MyBioLtd @Germinal_Ire
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I haven't been posting here for a while. If you're interested, you can find me on Bluesky @ eoinlettice.bsky. social
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Frankincense and myrrh have been revered since ancient times – but now they’re under threat https://t.co/rhNdjL26We via @ConversationUK
theconversation.com
Trees that produce resin for frankincense and myrrh – used for thousands of years in healthcare, worship and trade – are facing collapsing populations.
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If readers are new to this particular saga see below https://t.co/SDc1DGsLIk
irishexaminer.com
The Cork sculpture honouring Rory Gallagher's memory is obscured by a litter bin. And then there's the experience of Donal Gallagher in trying to commemorate the rock star in his hometown...
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🌳 We are #hiring for a skilled Arboriculture specialist with strong knowledge of tree biology, health and maintenance practices. Duties of the role include, but not limited to: 🟢 the management and maintenance of trees under the City Council’s control with the ability to
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Happy memories of my wonderful sister Susan whose 7th anniversary occurs today.
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Good to put a face to the iconic voice. Impressive analysis as always. #Election2024
Swapping radio for television shortly to look at key races with @KatieGHannon
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I'm just gonna leave this here...
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Open Access is very democratic, they said. Open Access makes science affordable for everybody, they said.
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Need to purchase a new bicycle rack for the car. Any recomendations? 🚲🚗🚲
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Desperate z-list celebrities (half of them nobody's heard of) willing to go on a TV show and embarress themselves for attention and public votes. But enough about the #LeadersDebate, did anybody see I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here? #ge24
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As part of our ongoing decant of the National Collection from Crawford Art Gallery, we had artist James Scanlon visit the Gallery to remove his iconic stained glass work Lonradh as it moves into storage.
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I am available in full technicolor over on Bluesky @ eoinlettice. bsky. social
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An honour to present to the Cork Literary & Scientific Society this evening. An organisation that is 204 years old and looking well on it.
For #ScienceWeek, I will talk on Thursday evening this week to the Cork Literary & Scientific Society on "Telling stories about trees: the science and culture of Ireland's tree collections". All welcome (there is a small charge for non-members). Details: https://t.co/5aHTir0aAf
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Another series of phantom buses this evening on the #Cork 203 route with two travelling in tandem in the opposite direction. Public transport (and how woeful it is at times) should be a major #GE24 issue. @Buseireann @EamonRyan
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For #ScienceWeek, @eoinlettice will talk this evening to the Cork Literary & Scientific Society on "Telling stories about trees: the science and culture of Ireland's tree collections". All welcome (there is a small charge for non-members). Details: https://t.co/w85R7r2Nxl
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🌳5 City Parks Awarded Green Flags🌺 Cork has been awarded five green flags for Fitzgerald’s Park, Shalom Park, the Regional Park Ballincollig, Douglas Community Park and Gerry O’Sullivan Park in Churchfield. All parks were awarded the merit for their: ✅health and safety of
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Fig dating back 2,000 years discovered in north Dublin archaeological site - indicates Roman-Ireland connection (no sign of Jim Figgerty however - if you know you know)
thejournal.ie
It’s the oldest example of an exotic fruit being found in Ireland and it could point to a food trade between the Roman Empire and Ireland.
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Great event yesterday for #ScienceWeek at @uccBEES: Plants for the Future. 🌻🥦🍓🍏🌳🌲🍁 @Researchirel @UCCResearch @SEFSUCC
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