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Annmarie O'C
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Hi,
I'm an Irish trans woman
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mercedesallen.bsky.social
"Multiple cisgender women have turned down spots on a list of the top female cyclists in the U.K. because the organization compiling the list banned trans women.

"'If they don’t want to ride with all women, then it’s not the kind of ride I want to be part of'…"

www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/11/cis-...
Cis cyclists decline award because trans women were excluded: We "ride with all women" - LGBTQ Nation
“If they don’t want to ride with all women, then it’s not the kind of ride I want to be part of.”
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November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
annmarietg.bsky.social
Alan Cumming: ‘After my rant about trans rights, I was worried I would be deported’ www.the-independent.com/arts-enterta...
Alan Cumming: ‘After my rant about trans rights, I was worried I would be deported’
The actor is also a deeply concerned US citizen. He talks to Patrick Smith about the fear gripping the US, JK Rowling, the star-studded mini-festival he’s holding in tiny Pitlochry, and working on Rus...
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November 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
annmarietg.bsky.social
What a Troy story !
🦜🦜🦜

#HUNIRE
November 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
annmarietg.bsky.social
#HUNIRE
#IREHUN
#WorldCup
kermit the frog is holding his hand to his chin and says me right now .
Alt: kermit the frog is holding his hand to his chin looking nervous
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November 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Paul Kimmage – Part Two of the investigation into Irish rowing: Denial, downfall, and a bitter end
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November 16, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Paul Kimmage: A journey inside the toxic world of Irish rowing and the true cost of Olympic medals
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November 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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kirstimiller30.bsky.social
Trans sports advocate Kirsti Miller is bullish on IOC’s 2021 gender framework ~

It just needed to be mandatory & not an option.

Any sport that doesn't follow the framework will end up in court. And they will lose like the @UCI_cycling just did.

www.outsports.com/2021/12/5/22...
November 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
annmarietg.bsky.social
Just ordered mine, looking forward to reading it.
November 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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frankoconnor.bsky.social
RIP Bishop Lucey Park
Only green space in city centre is no longer a green space
Seriously how did this cost €7million?
Its depressing & says Cork says f*ck biodiversity & climate
Ironically the one redeeming feature is that the railings & gates are gone to make it thoroughfare
November 15, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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kirstimiller30.bsky.social
This week is Trans Awareness Week.

To my fellow trans, gender diverse, gender non-conforming and beautifully gender expansive community you are all amazing, loved, celebrated, and wanted!!❤️💋❤️💋🏳️‍⚧️
kirstimiller30.bsky.social Kirsti Miller @kirstimiller30.bsky.social · 5d
Happy Trans Awareness Week ❤️🏳️‍⚧️

On the surface, I appeared to be the epitome of masculinity. I beat up boys in the boxing ring and was a force on the field. As an adult, I became a prison officer. It was all part of the shield.

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November 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
annmarietg.bsky.social
‘Cristiano Ronaldo should be ashamed’ – The view from Lisbon as Portugal come under fire following Ireland’s World Cup win

#IREPOR
#WorldCupQualifiers

www.independent.ie/sport/soccer...
An Irish mimicking crying as Ronaldo is sent off
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
annmarietg.bsky.social
Hang it in the Louvre!
#IREPOR
Irish fan mimicking Ronaldo
November 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
annmarietg.bsky.social
Ha ha!

#IREPOR
a soccer player is sitting on the ground with his hands on his knees on a soccer field .
Alt: Ronaldo is sitting on the ground with his hands on his knees on a soccer field .
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November 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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gbbranstetter.bsky.social
From czech.hunter.schafer on IG
November 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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esqueer.net
Just in case you thought this was about trans athletes. This was solely about creating a fascist and racist gender bureaucracy over what constitutes being feminine enough to be considered a woman.

They're targeting cis women who may be intersex and banning them from sport.
A screenshot of a social-media post. At the top, a user’s profile photo and name are shown with a verified checkmark. The post text reads, “It took a bit of time but we didn’t miss!” Below it is another embedded post from a different user, also verified, dated August 9, 2024. The embedded post reads, “If you come for the Queen, you best not miss!” followed by emojis. The photo in the embedded post shows a boxer in a red athletic uniform with a flag patch on the chest. The athlete stands in a boxing ring, looking serious and saluting with one hand. They have braided hair pulled back and wrapped hands. A screenshot of a social-media post by a verified account. The text of the post criticizes male athletes competing in women’s sports and calls for medals to be stripped. Below the text are two side-by-side photos. The photo on the left shows a boxer on a podium wearing a white jacket and holding a gold medal with one hand placed over their chest. The photo on the right shows another athlete wearing a white jacket holding up a gold medal and a tall award box. Both images appear to be from medal ceremonies at a sporting event.
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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hleehurley.com
iirc 1 trans woman has qualified for the Olympics in over 20 years and she came last
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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shelleybwoke.bsky.social
No lies detected
robinince.bsky.social Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 10d
I imagine @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social will be getting the usual abuse for speaking out - solidarity with her and all those fighting against hate manipulated by the wealthy right gleefully creating a distracting wedge issue
Mirror EXCLUSIVE: JK Rowling 'funding transphobia' as equality in Britain goes backwards, MP says Nadia Whittome, who has just joined Westminster's Women and Equalities Committee, called for the Government fight back against toxic narratives and show solidarity with the trans community She said: "It's increasingly difficult when what we're up against is a machine funded by billionaires in this country and the US, with political support from countries like Russia as well. "You just need to follow where the transphobia is coming from, it's not coming from working class people, it's trickling down from the top. "These concerns are not being raised by a cleaner on the minimum wage, somebody stuck in an abusive relationship. Trans people aren't a threat to them, the threat to them comes from violent men and the structures that keep them trapped, whether that's low pay, low benefits, not having access to the public services they need. She said: "We see negative headlines about trans people in the media every day, the Tories and Reform continue to use them as a political football, often most damagingly in reference to protecting women from women who aren't trans, which misdiagnoses the problem of male violence, which is something...done to women both trans and not trans by violent and abusive men. "The only way we can stop trans people being used as a political football is to stand up for their rights unequivocally, by not giving an inch.
November 9, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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transgenderreport.com
As trans rights face increasing threat in the UK, Glamour honours nine of the community's most ground-breaking voices at this year's Women of the Year Awards.

www.glamourmagazine....

#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
The Dolls: ‘What we really crave is to work, love and exist with dignity’
As trans rights face increasing threat in the UK, Glamour honours nine of the community's most ground-breaking voices at this year's Women of the Year Awards. From fashion and music to charity and activism work, these trailblazers work tirelessly to empower, uplift and celebrate trans voices.
www.glamourmagazine.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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amflynn.bsky.social
At what point are we going to all just delete our Meta accounts? Then again, seeing as the loyalty to a literal Nazi's platform is so strong, I hold very little hope it'll ever happen.

Data protection rules ‘completely out of control’, Meta tells Government

www.irishtimes.com/technology/b...
Data protection rules ‘completely out of control’, Meta tells Government
Facebook owner asked Government to lead pushback against data protection laws at EU level
www.irishtimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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karsugrue.bsky.social
Women who refuse to do what they’re told are about to have a very good day

#aras25 #aras2025 @catherinegalway.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Garda commissioner seeks to block alleged child sex abuse victim’s personal injuries claim

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October 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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joenoonan.bsky.social
🔺️ ⚠️ Heads up for Cork Nth Central voters who normally vote at the Hall at Trinity Church, end of Summerhill: works there mean your polling station has moved to City Hall.

That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.

Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
Polling card for an area in Cork Northcentral whose voters have to attend City Hall and not their normal polling station.
October 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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❤️
October 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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trasinscneach.bsky.social
I think this is the first time in my life that I've seen a trans woman on a topical TV show talking about current affairs rather than just trans issues. Well done @jennymaguire.bsky.social
Jenny Maguire on the tonight show
October 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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pinknews.bsky.social
UK warned its treatment of trans people could breach European Convention on Human Rights
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/15/uk-warned-its-treatment-of-trans-people-could-breach-european-convention-on-human-rights/?utm_content=1760793600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
UK warned trans policies could breach European Convention on Human Rights
The UK has been warned that its treatment of trans people could breach the European Convention on Human Rights.
www.thepinknews.com
October 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM