Drew Shiel
@arcanehobo.bsky.social
He/him. Gamer, climate writer, food historian, doom-monger. Running @gentledecline.bsky.social Generally good-natured. Probably ASD. Extremely 18+.
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It takes a strange sort of worldview to watch the Irish public elect a socialist, with the largest mandate in the history of the state, and conclude that what they really want is a tougher line on immigration.
October 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
It takes a strange sort of worldview to watch the Irish public elect a socialist, with the largest mandate in the history of the state, and conclude that what they really want is a tougher line on immigration.
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Bad enough the Gardaí gave free run to the far right for years.
Bad enough arson against immigrant centres became standard practice for racists.
Bad enough we've already had race riots.
The Taoiseach & Táinaiste poured petrol on all the above during the week, & we shouldn't be shy in saying it.
Bad enough arson against immigrant centres became standard practice for racists.
Bad enough we've already had race riots.
The Taoiseach & Táinaiste poured petrol on all the above during the week, & we shouldn't be shy in saying it.
November 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Bad enough the Gardaí gave free run to the far right for years.
Bad enough arson against immigrant centres became standard practice for racists.
Bad enough we've already had race riots.
The Taoiseach & Táinaiste poured petrol on all the above during the week, & we shouldn't be shy in saying it.
Bad enough arson against immigrant centres became standard practice for racists.
Bad enough we've already had race riots.
The Taoiseach & Táinaiste poured petrol on all the above during the week, & we shouldn't be shy in saying it.
I do try to keep my anarchist urges in check. But Simon fucking Harris getting up on his hind legs to say migration numbers are too high is the kind of thing that makes me go digging for the handbook.
Fucking gowl.
Fucking gowl.
October 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I do try to keep my anarchist urges in check. But Simon fucking Harris getting up on his hind legs to say migration numbers are too high is the kind of thing that makes me go digging for the handbook.
Fucking gowl.
Fucking gowl.
I would love for the agriculture industry in this country to write or even opine something that was not transparent bullshit.
"the absence of farming activity from our national parks "has undermined habitat conservation leading to biodiversity loss"."
www.agriland.ie/farming-news...
Gibberish.
"the absence of farming activity from our national parks "has undermined habitat conservation leading to biodiversity loss"."
www.agriland.ie/farming-news...
Gibberish.
State called on to 'immediately cease all plans' to buy hill land
The INHFA has called on the state to 'immediately cease all plans associated with the purchase of hill lands'.
www.agriland.ie
October 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I would love for the agriculture industry in this country to write or even opine something that was not transparent bullshit.
"the absence of farming activity from our national parks "has undermined habitat conservation leading to biodiversity loss"."
www.agriland.ie/farming-news...
Gibberish.
"the absence of farming activity from our national parks "has undermined habitat conservation leading to biodiversity loss"."
www.agriland.ie/farming-news...
Gibberish.
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"To be a Republican in 2025 represents a clear public confession that you either don't know the difference between good and evil and you're so morally empty that you can't be bothered to begin to try, or that you do know the difference, and you prefer evil." Great essay from @juliusgoat.bsky.social
The Crime of Human Virtue
Sometimes it really is as simple as good vs. evil. This is one of those times. Human virtue is our great crime against the fascist project; it's also our great weapon against it.
www.the-reframe.com
October 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
"To be a Republican in 2025 represents a clear public confession that you either don't know the difference between good and evil and you're so morally empty that you can't be bothered to begin to try, or that you do know the difference, and you prefer evil." Great essay from @juliusgoat.bsky.social
The rate at which the Irish Times and the Irish Independent are publishing smear material on Catherine Connolly is having two effects: I trust both papers EVEN LESS than I already did, and I'm very definitely voting for her.
October 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The rate at which the Irish Times and the Irish Independent are publishing smear material on Catherine Connolly is having two effects: I trust both papers EVEN LESS than I already did, and I'm very definitely voting for her.
Insomnia-fuelled short newsletter issue, gaming version: irregularshapes.beehiiv.com/p/the-things...
The Things That Aren't Said
Thinking about leaving stuff out of settings and gameplay
irregularshapes.beehiiv.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Insomnia-fuelled short newsletter issue, gaming version: irregularshapes.beehiiv.com/p/the-things...
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It's my birthday! As a gift, can I ask you to share my art?🙏
I love drawing vibrant fantasy illustrations, especially in the field of TTRPGs. And speaking of TTRPGs, check out the post below for more fantasy goodness ⬇️✨
I love drawing vibrant fantasy illustrations, especially in the field of TTRPGs. And speaking of TTRPGs, check out the post below for more fantasy goodness ⬇️✨
September 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
It's my birthday! As a gift, can I ask you to share my art?🙏
I love drawing vibrant fantasy illustrations, especially in the field of TTRPGs. And speaking of TTRPGs, check out the post below for more fantasy goodness ⬇️✨
I love drawing vibrant fantasy illustrations, especially in the field of TTRPGs. And speaking of TTRPGs, check out the post below for more fantasy goodness ⬇️✨
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Seeing Irish people on Reddit talking about going to provincial England and being shocked by the poverty, and if you have a historical memory of more than a decade or two, that's absolutely mindblowing
September 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Seeing Irish people on Reddit talking about going to provincial England and being shocked by the poverty, and if you have a historical memory of more than a decade or two, that's absolutely mindblowing
New issue of my very irregular gaming newsletter: irregularshapes.beehiiv.com/p/what-is-a-...
What IS a Campaign Setting, Anyway?
What do you need to know about a place to run a campaign in it?
irregularshapes.beehiiv.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
New issue of my very irregular gaming newsletter: irregularshapes.beehiiv.com/p/what-is-a-...
A new issue of my food newsletter, Commonplace, has just gone out: commonplacebook.beehiiv.com/p/commonplac...
Commonplace Vol. 6 Issue 2
In which the writer contemplates his larder, and what's usually in it.
commonplacebook.beehiiv.com
September 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A new issue of my food newsletter, Commonplace, has just gone out: commonplacebook.beehiiv.com/p/commonplac...
I think this is the first time in my adult life I've been pleased by something RTÉ did: www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
Ireland won't contest Eurovision if Israel takes part
RTÉ has announced that it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song contest "if the participation of Israel goes ahead."
www.rte.ie
September 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I think this is the first time in my adult life I've been pleased by something RTÉ did: www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
September 11, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Also, while I'm here, a few new things on Ebay: www.ebay.ie/usr/gothwalk
September 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Also, while I'm here, a few new things on Ebay: www.ebay.ie/usr/gothwalk
The latest issue of Commonplace, my food newsletter, is out: commonplacebook.beehiiv.com/p/commonplac...
Commonplace Vol. 6 Issue 1
In which the writer thinks about the act of grocery shopping.
commonplacebook.beehiiv.com
September 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The latest issue of Commonplace, my food newsletter, is out: commonplacebook.beehiiv.com/p/commonplac...
Unpacking Coke cans into the fridge this summer feels vaguely like the box is about to start threatening you.
Bro. Buddy. PAL.
Bro. Buddy. PAL.
August 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Unpacking Coke cans into the fridge this summer feels vaguely like the box is about to start threatening you.
Bro. Buddy. PAL.
Bro. Buddy. PAL.
If you see this post the most recent photo of yourself from your camera roll.
May 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
If you see this post the most recent photo of yourself from your camera roll.
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I went to see Thunderbolts this weekend and, without spoiling anything, it’s a surprisingly deep and affecting film for anyone who has ever battled depression. Best Marvel movie in years, honestly.
May 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I went to see Thunderbolts this weekend and, without spoiling anything, it’s a surprisingly deep and affecting film for anyone who has ever battled depression. Best Marvel movie in years, honestly.
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So - giveaway time! Book 3 in LANDS OF THE FIRSTBORN is out May 27th, but comment and repost here for a chance to win a free signed copy that might arrive on your doorstep marginally before then, international postage being what it is.
Closing date of “just before I pop up the post office on Tue”
Closing date of “just before I pop up the post office on Tue”
May 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
So - giveaway time! Book 3 in LANDS OF THE FIRSTBORN is out May 27th, but comment and repost here for a chance to win a free signed copy that might arrive on your doorstep marginally before then, international postage being what it is.
Closing date of “just before I pop up the post office on Tue”
Closing date of “just before I pop up the post office on Tue”
That moment when, with three cats and a dog in residence, you start to think "What IS that smell?".
May 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
That moment when, with three cats and a dog in residence, you start to think "What IS that smell?".
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Got up early this morning and happened to be in the right place when one otter was ambushed by another on the River Lee. The encounter then moved onto the banks at my feet before the otters realized I was there and retreated back into the water. Over in seconds. Amazing! (video slowed by 50%) #cork
May 4, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Got up early this morning and happened to be in the right place when one otter was ambushed by another on the River Lee. The encounter then moved onto the banks at my feet before the otters realized I was there and retreated back into the water. Over in seconds. Amazing! (video slowed by 50%) #cork
If you see this
post your getaway vehicle
post your getaway vehicle
May 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
If you see this
post your getaway vehicle
post your getaway vehicle
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April 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
AskHistorians has joined with thirty other research- and academia-focused subreddits to issue this statement condemning recent and ongoing efforts to undermine scholarly research and intellectual freedom in the United States.
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