's Avatar

@robertpurfield.bsky.social

Trade Union official for SIPTU in the Arts and Culture Sector. Spends spare time keeping order on the GAA field. All views my own

272 Followers  |  836 Following  |  111 Posts  |  Joined: 08.11.2024  |  1.9971

Latest posts by robertpurfield.bsky.social on Bluesky

Post image Post image

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

03.12.2025 15:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Video thumbnail

no contract? NO COFFEE ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ donโ€™t cross a picket line while weโ€™re on ULP strike, and DONโ€™T BUY STARBUCKS at all while our union is still out here! #NoContractNoCoffee

01.12.2025 20:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 160    ๐Ÿ” 52    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

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

30.11.2025 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

28.11.2025 22:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

22.11.2025 19:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
22.11.2025 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've gone soft since I left the fridge in Ballymun

21.11.2025 18:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Prefer them when the colours are a bit brighter to be honest

21.11.2025 18:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Breaking out the thermal socks. Winter is truly here

21.11.2025 18:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ah the aul "shut me down" nonsense while being quoted in national media, repeatedly.

15.11.2025 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Fintan Oโ€™Toole: Simon Harris is deliberately spreading disinformation on immigration For Fine Gael, the small number awaiting deportation is proof inward migration has become โ€˜too highโ€™

Simon Harris is deliberately spreading disinformation on immigration

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

05.11.2025 21:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's not a crisis at this stage, it's a conscious decision

04.11.2025 21:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is David McWilliams the centrist dad's economist?

02.11.2025 16:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I for one admire McGuirk's ability to be consistently so wrong. If he told you it was raining outside you'd put the sun cream on

31.10.2025 15:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ignored by most normal people, still indulged in the media

25.10.2025 21:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He also spent time on the national broadcaster complaint people like him are ignored. I'm sure he will voice similar sentiments in his national newspaper column tomorrow

25.10.2025 21:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In fairness someone who isn't a rabid right winger is considered well to the left in the States.

25.10.2025 21:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

1. It was a higher turnout for this presidential election than the 2018 presidential election.
2. The number of spoiled votes only equates to 5.91% of the actual electorate.
3. No Irish presidential candidate has ever received as many first preference votes as Catherine Connolly got.
#SpeirGorm

25.10.2025 20:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 72    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I see a lot of talk about the government learning the wrong lessons when it comes to the spoiled votes. It's a fair concern.
Equally though, I want to see the left learn that, when united, they can get the candidates over the line. In a landslide.

Keep the momentum going. #aras25 #speirgorm

25.10.2025 09:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Preview
Open Letter to the Screen Industry in Ireland: Don't Undermine Union Agreements As the screen sector in Ireland continues to grow in size, talent, and global recognition, it is more vital than ever that we uphold the standards, protections, and rights that underpin fair and susta...

Sign the Equity UK open letter www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/op...

24.10.2025 07:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image

What a beautiful poem, Katriona O'Sullivan just shared it on insta, brought tears to my eyes. #Speirgorm

20.10.2025 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 45    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

The Sindo "opinion" section has exceeded itself today anyway.

19.10.2025 08:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Really saddened at the passing of Manchรกn Magan. Loved his stuff but the Blindboy podcasts where he was a guest were truly amazing. You never knew where they'd end up and it was glorious informative chaos

03.10.2025 18:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ‘‡

28.09.2025 11:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There's a reason the opinion tab on the Indo app is buried way down. If I had a paper with this level of opinion piece in it I'd fold the tent

27.09.2025 19:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Pitch battle: In Dublin, the GAA is rapidly outgrowing its capacity to provide basic facilities With land at such a premium, GAA pitches are increasingly regarded by local authorities as an inefficient use of space

Pitch battle: In Dublin, the GAA is rapidly outgrowing its capacity to provide basic facilities. Coming from a club with three pitches that can get tight, this is wild
www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic...

21.09.2025 21:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
JP McManus to seek an extra โ‚ฌ30m in taxpayer funds for 2027 Ryder Cup Billionaire businessman has already received โ‚ฌ58m in public money towards Adare Manor event

a single billionaire is asking for the same amount of money it costs the irish state annually to fund 2000 artists on its basic income pilot scheme so that he can host a golf event

*turns slowly to look at camera*

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

08.09.2025 07:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 232    ๐Ÿ” 124    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 19    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9
Post image 24.08.2025 15:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Preview
SIPTU release statement expressing fears over fresh job cuts for FAI staff in Abbotstown SIPTU have expressed concerns about the impact of a 'Transformational Programme' at the FAI which is expected to result in job cuts in Abbotstown.

SIPTU release statement expressing fears over fresh job cuts for FAI staff in Abbotstown

www.independent.ie/sport/soccer...

21.08.2025 20:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Normal Island is slowly turning into the US

10.08.2025 15:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@robertpurfield is following 19 prominent accounts