Deputy Director for Macroeconomic Modelling and Forecasting at NIESR. Enjoy watching cricket and playing the piano. Using Bluesky in a personal capacity.https://bsky.app/profile/econstevem.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/econstevem.bsky.social/post/3mljutdbkkc2pSunday in Dublin was spent at the EPIC museum and on board the Jeanie Johnston. It was fascinating to learn about Irish emigration and be reminded how many famous politicians, musicians, sports men and women, etc, are of Irish descent. I may not be famous but I do have an Irish great grandfather.😀10 May 2026 23:07 +0000at://did:plc:t5p5ctc3vab3dlrmwpd5z4d6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljutdbkkc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/econstevem.bsky.social/post/3mlju5conl22pFollowed up my time in Thurles with a weekend in Dublin. Saturday night was spent in Vicar Street watching Mary Black on her final tour. Absolutely fantastic 😀10 May 2026 22:55 +0000at://did:plc:t5p5ctc3vab3dlrmwpd5z4d6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlju5conl22phttps://bsky.app/profile/econstevem.bsky.social/post/3mljtti4lcs2cJust returned from the @irisheconassoc.bsky.social annual conference. It was held in Thurles, where the @gaaofficial.bsky.social was founded. As well as many great economic papers, we were also treated to a walking trip out to the hurling mecca of Semple Stadium. @niesrorg.bsky.social10 May 2026 22:49 +0000at://did:plc:t5p5ctc3vab3dlrmwpd5z4d6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljtti4lcs2c