Brian Larkin
@derrymanc.bsky.social
I write on Substack and post music on SoundCloud under the name DerryManc. I moved from Salford/Manchester to Derry in the north of Ireland in May 1989. I graduated in Irish History from the university of Ulster at Magee College in May 1993 #MUFC ⛔️DM⛔️TORY
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Brian Larkin
@derrymanc.bsky.social
· Jan 3
OTD 49 years ago at 1500hrs GMT my first Manchester United game kicked off. From that point I have been enraptured, enraged, elated and enervated by them. Sometimes all at once. An unconditional love supreme #MUFC
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File describing Sinn Féin’s Gerry Kelly as IRA leader returned to National Archives
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
File describing Sinn Féin’s Gerry Kelly as IRA leader returned to National Archives
Historian disputes Minister’s assertion that withdrawal of file was ‘normal’
www.irishtimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:08 PM
File describing Sinn Féin’s Gerry Kelly as IRA leader returned to National Archives
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
I must compile a ‘United beat the ‘cheating bastards’ playlist. It’s definitely got legs this drunken thought.
January 17, 2026 at 9:23 PM
I must compile a ‘United beat the ‘cheating bastards’ playlist. It’s definitely got legs this drunken thought.
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A Status Yellow fog warning will be in place for 16 counties across the country tonight
Status Yellow fog warning forecast for 16 counties
A Status Yellow fog warning will be in place for 16 counties across the country tonight.
www.rte.ie
January 17, 2026 at 8:43 PM
A Status Yellow fog warning will be in place for 16 counties across the country tonight
City Suites getting wrecked tonight - again
January 17, 2026 at 8:30 PM
City Suites getting wrecked tonight - again
Pep at the Emptihad ATM tomorrow
an atm machine with a sign that says no smoking on it
Alt: an atm machine with a sign that says no smoking on it
media.tenor.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Pep at the Emptihad ATM tomorrow
IDGAF, I’m buying the Sunday paper
January 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM
IDGAF, I’m buying the Sunday paper
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🚨BREAKING: Kristi Noem says her dog, Cricket was a “domestic terrorist, had no papers, and was running toward her with tail wagging aggressively ” which caused her to shoot in “self defense”
“If Cricket had just complied when I said sit….” She added
“If Cricket had just complied when I said sit….” She added
January 17, 2026 at 7:22 PM
🚨BREAKING: Kristi Noem says her dog, Cricket was a “domestic terrorist, had no papers, and was running toward her with tail wagging aggressively ” which caused her to shoot in “self defense”
“If Cricket had just complied when I said sit….” She added
“If Cricket had just complied when I said sit….” She added
No problems with the poppies this year for James 🤣
January 17, 2026 at 7:11 PM
No problems with the poppies this year for James 🤣
A few pints tonight to wallow in the performance today. I even got a message from my old city loving mate in Salford saying we deserved it and that never happens.
January 17, 2026 at 6:51 PM
A few pints tonight to wallow in the performance today. I even got a message from my old city loving mate in Salford saying we deserved it and that never happens.
That new signing Mainoo played well didn’t he?
January 17, 2026 at 2:42 PM
That new signing Mainoo played well didn’t he?
Well done Jonny Evan’s
January 17, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Well done Jonny Evan’s
PMT is through the roof lads 🫣😵💫😬
January 17, 2026 at 12:11 PM
PMT is through the roof lads 🫣😵💫😬
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From the Sellick WhatsApp group
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January 16, 2026 at 8:49 PM
From the Sellick WhatsApp group
Author unknown
Author unknown
Looks like Hesh from The Sopranos to me
‘Son of former shah says he is ‘uniquely positioned’ to lead Iran as he predicts end of regime.’
‘Son of former shah says he is ‘uniquely positioned’ to lead Iran as he predicts end of regime.’
January 16, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Looks like Hesh from The Sopranos to me
‘Son of former shah says he is ‘uniquely positioned’ to lead Iran as he predicts end of regime.’
‘Son of former shah says he is ‘uniquely positioned’ to lead Iran as he predicts end of regime.’
Locals in this bar who I only know to see and nod too, who 15 years ago or so, were hale, hearty and loud and are now frail, grey, quiet and watching. That’s where I’m headed. I hope I’m as content as they look in 15 years time.
January 16, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Locals in this bar who I only know to see and nod too, who 15 years ago or so, were hale, hearty and loud and are now frail, grey, quiet and watching. That’s where I’m headed. I hope I’m as content as they look in 15 years time.
Must get me one a them ‘No Bell Peace Prizes’ at the shop.
January 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Must get me one a them ‘No Bell Peace Prizes’ at the shop.
You have to laugh. It’s that funny.
Guehi takes City to almost half a billion net spend since Dec 2024, when 115/130 hearing ended
Sources say it could take at least another year - with no one knowing when the 3 judges will have the initial judgment - provoking core Qs about this process
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Sources say it could take at least another year - with no one knowing when the 3 judges will have the initial judgment - provoking core Qs about this process
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
The unthinkable consequence and five vital questions over Man City case
City strongly maintain their innocence, with further delays adding tension, as Miguel Delaney details the important issues provoked by the wait for a verdict
www.independent.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 8:27 PM
You have to laugh. It’s that funny.
Marina Hyde, Brilliant and hilarious as usual, and I also found out what ‘negging’ is. Every day is a school day!
‘Mystic Nigel has seen the future: a country run by his cabinet of taxidermied Tories.’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
‘Mystic Nigel has seen the future: a country run by his cabinet of taxidermied Tories.’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Mystic Nigel has seen the future: a country run by his cabinet of taxidermied Tories | Marina Hyde
By welcoming ‘Honest Bob’ Jenrick into the fold, the Reform seer is embracing the uniparty chaos he claimed to be seeing off, writes Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Marina Hyde, Brilliant and hilarious as usual, and I also found out what ‘negging’ is. Every day is a school day!
‘Mystic Nigel has seen the future: a country run by his cabinet of taxidermied Tories.’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
‘Mystic Nigel has seen the future: a country run by his cabinet of taxidermied Tories.’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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HOW PATHETIC IS DONNY CONVICT, GRINNING LIKE A FUCKING IDIOT AFTER BEING HANDED A PRIZE HE NEITHER WON NOR DESERVED. BIG, STRONG READERS WITH TEARS IN THEIR EYES ARE SAYING TO ME "SIR! YOU HAVE WRITTEN A POST LIKE NO ONE THOUGH POSSIBLE! SIR!" THANK YOU FOR READING IT, LINK IS HERE: bit.ly/3LGxQuJ
January 16, 2026 at 7:29 PM
HOW PATHETIC IS DONNY CONVICT, GRINNING LIKE A FUCKING IDIOT AFTER BEING HANDED A PRIZE HE NEITHER WON NOR DESERVED. BIG, STRONG READERS WITH TEARS IN THEIR EYES ARE SAYING TO ME "SIR! YOU HAVE WRITTEN A POST LIKE NO ONE THOUGH POSSIBLE! SIR!" THANK YOU FOR READING IT, LINK IS HERE: bit.ly/3LGxQuJ
We are a virus in shoes 🫣
‘Pup-and-coming: dog clothing market soars amid cold, wet UK weather.’
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘Pup-and-coming: dog clothing market soars amid cold, wet UK weather.’
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Pup-and-coming: dog clothing market soars amid cold, wet UK weather
Trend of mini-me dressing – wearing same clothes as one’s children – has extended to four-legged friends
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:07 PM
We are a virus in shoes 🫣
‘Pup-and-coming: dog clothing market soars amid cold, wet UK weather.’
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘Pup-and-coming: dog clothing market soars amid cold, wet UK weather.’
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Retrospective on life and career of radical artist and activist Barbara Steveni at Derry’s Void. “It seems like an amazingly radical action, placing artists without a brief into different civil service departments."
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Retrospective on life and career of radical artist and activist Barbara Steveni at Derry’s Void
Over the next few months members of the public will sit at an industrial boardroom table in a room in Derry city centre and talk society, culture and values as part of a living art work.
www.derryjournal.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Retrospective on life and career of radical artist and activist Barbara Steveni at Derry’s Void. “It seems like an amazingly radical action, placing artists without a brief into different civil service departments."
trib.al/hxc8BMc
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A Northern Ireland school principal suspended 19 boys for "disruptive and disrespectful behaviour" that led to some substitute teachers refusing to teach there and a number of female teachers having to go home because they were so upset
NI school suspends 19 boys for 'disruptive' behaviour'
A Northern Ireland school principal suspended 19 boys for "disruptive and disrespectful behaviour" that led to some substitute teachers refusing to teach there and a number of female teachers having t...
www.rte.ie
January 16, 2026 at 1:01 PM
A Northern Ireland school principal suspended 19 boys for "disruptive and disrespectful behaviour" that led to some substitute teachers refusing to teach there and a number of female teachers having to go home because they were so upset
This is pretty cool 😎
objectiveunclear.com/airloom.html...
objectiveunclear.com/airloom.html...
Air Loom - 3D Flight Tracker
Real-time 3D visualization of aircraft flight paths. Watch live flights with stunning ribbon trails across the sky.
objectiveunclear.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:44 PM
This is pretty cool 😎
objectiveunclear.com/airloom.html...
objectiveunclear.com/airloom.html...
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May 2023: Man City charged with 115 FFP breaches. Biggest story in football.
January 2026: Tumbleweed.
Has the case been resolved, delayed, buried, or just politely forgotten?
@priceoffootball.bsky.social @martynziegler.bsky.social care to shed any light please?
January 2026: Tumbleweed.
Has the case been resolved, delayed, buried, or just politely forgotten?
@priceoffootball.bsky.social @martynziegler.bsky.social care to shed any light please?
January 16, 2026 at 12:25 PM
May 2023: Man City charged with 115 FFP breaches. Biggest story in football.
January 2026: Tumbleweed.
Has the case been resolved, delayed, buried, or just politely forgotten?
@priceoffootball.bsky.social @martynziegler.bsky.social care to shed any light please?
January 2026: Tumbleweed.
Has the case been resolved, delayed, buried, or just politely forgotten?
@priceoffootball.bsky.social @martynziegler.bsky.social care to shed any light please?