A couple of bright days really are good for the soul.

Head scratching for me that there is widespread condemning of the Iranian missiles yet not a quarter of it for the Isrealis and USA who struck first.

"Everything is politics...You don't get to make art in a fascist state"

CMAT delivering, mar is gnách. 👏

(Same goes for sport btw)

#Speirgorm

I saw how the Greens channelled voters’ anger – and fused it with hope. That’s why they won in Gorton and Denton | Owen Jones Starmer called the byelection a battle for the nation’s soul. This result shows Labour has lost that – and I think it will lose much more, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

Hopefully this is a continuing trend of a turn away from the current mess
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

This isn't anything other than a policy choice at this stage

Number of signatures per country

358 806 signatures for the full suspension of the EU-Israel association, more than 1/3 of what is needed and 4 of the 7 countries needed over 100%.
tinyurl.com/mv8fzdhu

☑️Belgium 103%
☑️Finland 100.5%
☑️France 296%
Ireland 58.7%
Italy 79.8%
Netherlands 31%
Poland 51.4%
☑️Spain 111.9%
Sweden 81.6%

Croker bound to watch the Royals. Year 36 at Meath matches begins

It's not that hard to say no

Buying an album in physical form because you heard one or two good songs on the radio from it. The rest is rubbish but you still listen to it because it cost you a fair chunk of money

The streets don't forget

Gralton’s Hall: The rebirth of an important ‘den of iniquity’ in Co Leitrim Built in 1921, it was a place of great reverie, dance, debate and music. It was also a target of the Catholic Church

Gralton’s Hall: The rebirth of an important ‘den of iniquity’ in Co Leitrim

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

I drive a fair bit due to my job, amd I honestly think I could count on one hand the amount of speed checks I seen in 2025. I've a full licence just over 20 years and never been breathalysed. I think it's at least two years since I seen a checkpoint. Enforcement is less than minimal

I've seen this doing the rounds in various guises ok other platforms. I've visions of the "loyal but dangerous" brigade sitting in silence because they're all afraid to ring someone or call to someone first!

Brilliant! Today was 22 for me. Should've also mentioned the lovely pins etc you get for milestone donations!

Gave blood this morning. 50 minutes from walking into the hall to sitting back in the car. If you can give blood do, its straightforward and there is always a demand for it. #speirgorm

Why Gen Z Men Are the Most Pro-Union Generation in History: Unions Build Stable Finances Gen Z men support unions more strongly than any other group, both today and when older generations were their age. Looking at the gains from union membership for young men, it’s easy to understand why...

Gen Z men are the most pro-union generation yet, and the reason is simple: unions help workers build real financial stability.

Higher wages, better benefits, and a voice on the job matter, especially in an economy where costs keep rising and job security feels out of reach.
https://seiu.co/4jvSKcN

Went for a walk earlier on Gormanston beach. The East wind added to the freshness #speirgorm

Looks like she's heading to the ring to take on the champ in a no holds barred street fight in the WWE

Elf went missing and Sorcha’s old man went loop-the-focking-loop. He actually rang the Gords Sorcha’s old dear has a scream on her like Wayne Bornes’s whistle. Sorcha’s old man is like, “What in the name of God?” and we all rush into the living room – we’re talking me, Sorcha and, like I said...

Rosser has excelled himself this week www.e-pages.dk/irishtimes/5...

Vat cut for hospitality will not lead to cheaper prices, says Fiscal Council study The cut in Vat rates for the hospitality sector next July is not likely to result in a reduction in prices for consumers, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has warned.

An element of telling us what we already know here. The VAT cut benefits the big companies more also.

Vat cut for hospitality will not lead to cheaper prices, says Fiscal Council study

www.independent.ie/business/vat...

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Have to agree with this. A lot of people I know badly affected by social media are long past childhood.

Today is international day of Persons with disabilities proud to stand in aupport with Purple Lights founder Gary Kearney and @irishequity.bsky.social executive members in support of this #purplelights25

no contract? NO COFFEE 🗣️ don’t cross a picket line while we’re on ULP strike, and DON’T BUY STARBUCKS at all while our union is still out here! #NoContractNoCoffee

In black & white Irelands housing policy
Structural violence & vandalism at its worst
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm

It's the time of year where the head says ya need to move but the body says full hibernation

That Ireland South Africa game was so long there's kids been born and turned 1 during it