Diarmaid Coffey
@diarmaidcoffey.bsky.social
Anseo ar son na Gaeilge! Lonnaithe in Ōtautahi na Nua-Shéalainne
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I see this article is being heavily shared with the usual ‘if the state pays for their training they should be forced to work here’ comments. I paid €68,000 for my degree. Had to stop working as a GP trainee as the scheme wouldn’t facilitate part time hours.
www.independent.ie/irish-news/h...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/h...
Health service ‘bleeding expertise’ as nearly 7,000 Irish medics register in Australia
Nearly 7,000 Irish medical professionals are now registered to work in Australia, sparking concerns about the impact on the Irish health service as the number seeking a better working life down under ...
www.independent.ie
February 8, 2026 at 12:26 PM
I see this article is being heavily shared with the usual ‘if the state pays for their training they should be forced to work here’ comments. I paid €68,000 for my degree. Had to stop working as a GP trainee as the scheme wouldn’t facilitate part time hours.
www.independent.ie/irish-news/h...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/h...
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Súil le ‘Damhsa na gCoiníní’ ag Super Bowl LX i Staid Levi’s
Súil le ‘Damhsa na gCoiníní’ ag Super Bowl LX i Staid Levi’s
Seabhaic Mhara Seattle agus Tírghráthóirí Shasana Nua a bheas sa gcoimhlint ar Super Bowl LX agus beifear ag súil chomh maith le seó Bad Bunny ag leatham
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February 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Súil le ‘Damhsa na gCoiníní’ ag Super Bowl LX i Staid Levi’s
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what drivers see when you're wearing hi-viz vs when you're not
February 5, 2026 at 9:12 AM
what drivers see when you're wearing hi-viz vs when you're not
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Ní chaithfidh rialtas ar bith ‘dóthain’ airgid go deo ar bheartais in aghaidh tuilte
Ní chaithfidh rialtas ar bith ‘dóthain’ airgid go deo ar bheartais in aghaidh tuilte
Cuirfidh athrú aeráide brú ar pholaiteoirí luath nó mall a admháil nach féidir gach áit sa tír a choinneáil slán
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February 7, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Ní chaithfidh rialtas ar bith ‘dóthain’ airgid go deo ar bheartais in aghaidh tuilte
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Reminder our first event is tomorrow at Tūranga at 11am to 3pm. See you there. There will be tea/coffee and snacks!
Join us for an engaging and collaborative event hosted by Spokes Canterbury Cyclists Association as we work together to enhance cycling in Christchurch! We want to hear from you about your experiences and ideas for making our city more bike-friendly. 1/x Thread
February 7, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Reminder our first event is tomorrow at Tūranga at 11am to 3pm. See you there. There will be tea/coffee and snacks!
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Think this is right. The NZCA's comments practically give doctors the certainty they need to keep prescribing medicine to their trans patients in accordance with their professional judgement. Excellent!
My view that the NZCA decision gets there in an odd way isn't an issue on that front at all.
My view that the NZCA decision gets there in an odd way isn't an issue on that front at all.
Today, the Court of Appeal has given clarity and confidence to medical professionals in Aotearoa to continue prescribing GnRH agonists/reversible pubertal suppression. You can read PATHA’s statement at patha.nz/news
February 5, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Think this is right. The NZCA's comments practically give doctors the certainty they need to keep prescribing medicine to their trans patients in accordance with their professional judgement. Excellent!
My view that the NZCA decision gets there in an odd way isn't an issue on that front at all.
My view that the NZCA decision gets there in an odd way isn't an issue on that front at all.
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“It's not my duty as Mayor to make sure you have a parking spot. For me it's the same as if you bought a cow, or a refrigerator, and then asked me where you're going to put them.” — Mayor of Pontevedra, Spain (re-elected 6 times)
February 4, 2026 at 4:47 AM
“It's not my duty as Mayor to make sure you have a parking spot. For me it's the same as if you bought a cow, or a refrigerator, and then asked me where you're going to put them.” — Mayor of Pontevedra, Spain (re-elected 6 times)
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Tá 33 duine agam faoi láthair atá ag foghlaim na Gaeilge i dtrí rang gach seachtain. Dochreidte.
February 3, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Tá 33 duine agam faoi láthair atá ag foghlaim na Gaeilge i dtrí rang gach seachtain. Dochreidte.
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Cór nua Gàidhlig don phobal aiteach bunaithe i nGlaschú
Cór nua Gàidhlig don phobal aiteach bunaithe i nGlaschú
Tá cultúr na gcomórtas cór an-mhór i saol na Gàidhlig agus is minic a bhíonn iomaíocht ghéar idir cóir
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February 3, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Cór nua Gàidhlig don phobal aiteach bunaithe i nGlaschú
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Tá moladh mór tuillte ag @dirkvanbryn.bsky.social as an bpacáiste ollmhór irisí a fuair mé ar leac an dorais inniu! Tá mé faoi chomaoin agat, a chara. Roinnfidh mé le @cnagaotearoa.bsky.social iad, ar ndóigh.
Agus tá leasainm nua agam 😊
Agus tá leasainm nua agam 😊
February 3, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Tá moladh mór tuillte ag @dirkvanbryn.bsky.social as an bpacáiste ollmhór irisí a fuair mé ar leac an dorais inniu! Tá mé faoi chomaoin agat, a chara. Roinnfidh mé le @cnagaotearoa.bsky.social iad, ar ndóigh.
Agus tá leasainm nua agam 😊
Agus tá leasainm nua agam 😊
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Terrible news, an absolute fixture in Wellington!
Long-running Wellington fish-and-chip shop Rice Bowl Burger Bar to close
Long-running Wellington fish-and-chip shop Rice Bowl Burger Bar to close
Rice Bowl Burger Bar has been serving up hot food since the early 1970s.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 2, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Terrible news, an absolute fixture in Wellington!
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After the deadly climate change-amplified weather recently, the Luxon Govt claimed it is taking action on climate change.
But their actions actually make climate change worse by increasing emissions.
Here is the evidence👇
But their actions actually make climate change worse by increasing emissions.
Here is the evidence👇
Fifteen ways Luxon is increasing climate pollution (and the one way he says he is making it better but is not) - Greenpeace Aotearoa
After the deadly storms, made worse by climate change, the Luxon Govt has tried to claim that it takes climate change seriously. But here are 15 pollution policies that speak louder than words.
www.greenpeace.org
February 1, 2026 at 6:39 AM
After the deadly climate change-amplified weather recently, the Luxon Govt claimed it is taking action on climate change.
But their actions actually make climate change worse by increasing emissions.
Here is the evidence👇
But their actions actually make climate change worse by increasing emissions.
Here is the evidence👇
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The Dead will be available on the IFI website from tomorrow (Joyce's birthday) www.ifihome.ie/film/the-dead/
IFI@Home | The Dead
The newly restored classic featuring delicately wrought performances by Angelica Huston and Donal McCann and capturing Joyce's original text.
www.ifihome.ie
February 1, 2026 at 8:54 AM
The Dead will be available on the IFI website from tomorrow (Joyce's birthday) www.ifihome.ie/film/the-dead/
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Dáithí de Mórdha ceaptha ina cheannaire nuachta ag TG4
Dáithí de Mórdha ceaptha ina cheannaire nuachta ag TG4
Bhí oifig an cheannaire nuachta in TG4 folamh ó ceapadh Deirdre Ní Choistín, a bhí sa ról ar feadh beagnach dhá bhliain, ina hardstiúrthóir ar an stáisiún anuraidh
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January 29, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Dáithí de Mórdha ceaptha ina cheannaire nuachta ag TG4
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We’re pleased to announce that we will be digitally releasing @hannahpeel.bsky.social's score to the film adaptation of @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social’s bestselling UNDERLAND on our Rivertones label on 27th March — the same day the film hits cinemas.
More info: www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/01/unde...
More info: www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/01/unde...
January 21, 2026 at 1:07 PM
We’re pleased to announce that we will be digitally releasing @hannahpeel.bsky.social's score to the film adaptation of @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social’s bestselling UNDERLAND on our Rivertones label on 27th March — the same day the film hits cinemas.
More info: www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/01/unde...
More info: www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/01/unde...
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An audio gift for Brigid Day 2026 if you want to hear recitations of Old Irish poems and a short prose piece about St Brigid in the original language (with a German accent 😅), done by myself, followed by English translations read by @niamhwycherley.bsky.social.
Thank you @tiagoovsilva.bsky.social!
Thank you @tiagoovsilva.bsky.social!
Our special bonus episode just dropped and I'm very happy to have been part of this recording with @davidstifter.bsky.social and @niamhwycherley.bsky.social.
If you ever wanted to listen to some early Irish poetry and prose being read out loud in their original, here's your chance!
If you ever wanted to listen to some early Irish poetry and prose being read out loud in their original, here's your chance!
Spotify – Web Player
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January 30, 2026 at 7:36 PM
An audio gift for Brigid Day 2026 if you want to hear recitations of Old Irish poems and a short prose piece about St Brigid in the original language (with a German accent 😅), done by myself, followed by English translations read by @niamhwycherley.bsky.social.
Thank you @tiagoovsilva.bsky.social!
Thank you @tiagoovsilva.bsky.social!
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Thanks to the legend that is @cociobh.bsky.social for the spin on An Taobh Tuathail the other day: www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/a...
An Taobh Tuathail Wednesday 28 January 2026
Dé Céadaoin 28.01.26
Wednesday 28.01.26
tribu oro / haro / bullet:dodge
mu-ziq / flotation / mikeparadinas.bandcamp.com
clark / matthew unburdened / clark.bandcamp.com
nans & rødig / beyond / shojiki...
www.rte.ie
January 30, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Thanks to the legend that is @cociobh.bsky.social for the spin on An Taobh Tuathail the other day: www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/a...
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NZ has fallen into a 'crisis and response' pattern on climate disaster, experts say. Billions have been spent on storm recovery since 2023, while key climate adaptation funding and planning tools have been cut.
My story looking at last week’s storms
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
My story looking at last week’s storms
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
January 29, 2026 at 6:10 PM
NZ has fallen into a 'crisis and response' pattern on climate disaster, experts say. Billions have been spent on storm recovery since 2023, while key climate adaptation funding and planning tools have been cut.
My story looking at last week’s storms
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
My story looking at last week’s storms
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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An gá é a rá? www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Removing US as World Cup host would be eminently sad – and entirely justified | Alexander Abnos
A country where safety is under threat from federal violence on the streets is not fit to stage soccer’s showpiece event
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:16 PM
An gá é a rá? www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Hector OZ/NZ an clár Gaeilge is mó lucht féachana ar TG4 in 2025
Hector OZ/NZ an clár Gaeilge is mó lucht féachana ar TG4 in 2025
Cluichí beo spóirt ab ea an 20 craoladh is mó lucht féachana ar TG4 arís i mbliana
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January 27, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Hector OZ/NZ an clár Gaeilge is mó lucht féachana ar TG4 in 2025
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In Leitrim they say that "only the storyteller carries it now".
This is my favourite Leitrim expression.
This is my favourite Leitrim expression.
Five phrases about the transitory nature of all things...
1. Nothing is eternal (Farsi)
2. No one’s candle is lit till dawn (Serbian)
3. No evil shall last a hundred years (Spanish)
4. All snowstorms eventually subside (Icelandic)
5. Everything has an end, except the sausage, which has two (German)
1. Nothing is eternal (Farsi)
2. No one’s candle is lit till dawn (Serbian)
3. No evil shall last a hundred years (Spanish)
4. All snowstorms eventually subside (Icelandic)
5. Everything has an end, except the sausage, which has two (German)
January 26, 2026 at 5:12 PM
In Leitrim they say that "only the storyteller carries it now".
This is my favourite Leitrim expression.
This is my favourite Leitrim expression.
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'Sampla eile ar scála níos lú agus níos radacaí ar fad ná Ollscoileanna na Maorach in Aotearoa/An Nua-Shéalainn.'
www.irishtimes.com/gaeilge/tuar...
www.irishtimes.com/gaeilge/tuar...
Deiseanna nua don ollscolaíocht Ghaeilge
Tá deis mhór ann aghaidh a thabhairt ar an nganntanas scileanna Gaeilge
www.irishtimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:51 AM
'Sampla eile ar scála níos lú agus níos radacaí ar fad ná Ollscoileanna na Maorach in Aotearoa/An Nua-Shéalainn.'
www.irishtimes.com/gaeilge/tuar...
www.irishtimes.com/gaeilge/tuar...
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Look. What I say to you is this.
Lost you home, livelihood, community or life to climate change? Well, you're on your own. We gave the climate emergency fund to landlords.
Want to produce more fossil fuels? Sure. Here's $200 million and a wrecked ETS.
#nzpol
Lost you home, livelihood, community or life to climate change? Well, you're on your own. We gave the climate emergency fund to landlords.
Want to produce more fossil fuels? Sure. Here's $200 million and a wrecked ETS.
#nzpol
January 24, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Look. What I say to you is this.
Lost you home, livelihood, community or life to climate change? Well, you're on your own. We gave the climate emergency fund to landlords.
Want to produce more fossil fuels? Sure. Here's $200 million and a wrecked ETS.
#nzpol
Lost you home, livelihood, community or life to climate change? Well, you're on your own. We gave the climate emergency fund to landlords.
Want to produce more fossil fuels? Sure. Here's $200 million and a wrecked ETS.
#nzpol
