Jack
@jackc101.bsky.social
Dad, Husband. Sanctuary runner. Cork enthusiast, like. Bike commuter & mediocre runner
As someone originally from West Cork, I’m not unfamiliar with there being some fierce cranks knocking about but interesting to see the view from one of my favourite sites.
Fear And Loathing In...Boyle
I travelled to a tiny town in north west Ireland to attend a conspiracy conference that brought together figures from the US and Irish far-right communities.
The uniting force at this conference? Charlie Kirk
www.wired.com/story/conspi...
I travelled to a tiny town in north west Ireland to attend a conspiracy conference that brought together figures from the US and Irish far-right communities.
The uniting force at this conference? Charlie Kirk
www.wired.com/story/conspi...
At a Conspiracy Conference in Rural Ireland, Charlie Kirk Was the Star
The increasingly tight links between far-right groups in the US and Europe were on full display at the Rebels Across the Pond conference in Ireland. The star of the show? Charlie Kirk.
www.wired.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
As someone originally from West Cork, I’m not unfamiliar with there being some fierce cranks knocking about but interesting to see the view from one of my favourite sites.
History, excellent use of Alt text and a Monty Python reference. This is a what I’m here for!
This thing here, exhibit A in "the danger of leaving our ships to melt in the hot sun", is HMS Glatton.
And on this day in 1918 things went even more pear-shaped than they already were...
And on this day in 1918 things went even more pear-shaped than they already were...
September 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
History, excellent use of Alt text and a Monty Python reference. This is a what I’m here for!
God bless the Italians, currently driving a Fiat 500 hybrid as a hire car after driving my MIL's Yaris hybrid at home. The Japanese increased efficiency, the Italians increased acceleration 🚀
a cartoon of a chef with a toothpick in his mouth is being played at 4:32 / 4.57
Alt: a cartoon of a chef doing the chefs kiss gesture
media.tenor.com
July 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
God bless the Italians, currently driving a Fiat 500 hybrid as a hire car after driving my MIL's Yaris hybrid at home. The Japanese increased efficiency, the Italians increased acceleration 🚀
A bit of culture on a Thursday night: Huun Huur Tu in Connolly’s of Leap
May 29, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A bit of culture on a Thursday night: Huun Huur Tu in Connolly’s of Leap
What a class act this man is
April 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
What a class act this man is
One last middle finger from that cursed site, as the deactivate screen errors, damn those right wing gobdaws for ruining what were some great memories
April 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
One last middle finger from that cursed site, as the deactivate screen errors, damn those right wing gobdaws for ruining what were some great memories
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People who have moved to Ireland from other countries add so much to our society & often struggle disproportionately. Support migrants, stand up for them, be an active ally & the next time someone says 'we've too much migration in Ireland' point them to this report
www.independent.ie/irish-news/m...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/m...
Migrants more likely to be in work compared with Irish-born but face greater poverty, ESRI report finds
Migrants are more likely to be working and well-educated compared with Irish-born people, but have lower incomes and suffer more from poverty, a new report has revealed.
www.independent.ie
March 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
People who have moved to Ireland from other countries add so much to our society & often struggle disproportionately. Support migrants, stand up for them, be an active ally & the next time someone says 'we've too much migration in Ireland' point them to this report
www.independent.ie/irish-news/m...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/m...
In some top notch interaction with a president news today
President Higgins: "I am delighted to have become patron of Sanctuary Runners, a great solidarity-through-sport initiative that fosters friendship and respect for migrants, asylum seekers and refugees while bringing greater awareness of the migration system."
sanctuaryrunners.ie/2025/03/12/p...
sanctuaryrunners.ie/2025/03/12/p...
President Higgins becomes Patron of the Sanctuary Runners | Sanctuary Runners
sanctuaryrunners.ie
March 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
In some top notch interaction with a president news today
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President Higgins: "I am delighted to have become patron of Sanctuary Runners, a great solidarity-through-sport initiative that fosters friendship and respect for migrants, asylum seekers and refugees while bringing greater awareness of the migration system."
sanctuaryrunners.ie/2025/03/12/p...
sanctuaryrunners.ie/2025/03/12/p...
President Higgins becomes Patron of the Sanctuary Runners | Sanctuary Runners
sanctuaryrunners.ie
March 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
President Higgins: "I am delighted to have become patron of Sanctuary Runners, a great solidarity-through-sport initiative that fosters friendship and respect for migrants, asylum seekers and refugees while bringing greater awareness of the migration system."
sanctuaryrunners.ie/2025/03/12/p...
sanctuaryrunners.ie/2025/03/12/p...
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🔵We'll give it to you straight! WE NEED YOUR HELP!
At times like this when the world feels torn and people seem divided we need initiatives like the Sanctuary Runners.
Support us and help us bring people together. Please vote here - it takes 20 seconds:
www.ptsb.ie/responsible-...
THANKS ALL!
At times like this when the world feels torn and people seem divided we need initiatives like the Sanctuary Runners.
Support us and help us bring people together. Please vote here - it takes 20 seconds:
www.ptsb.ie/responsible-...
THANKS ALL!
March 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🔵We'll give it to you straight! WE NEED YOUR HELP!
At times like this when the world feels torn and people seem divided we need initiatives like the Sanctuary Runners.
Support us and help us bring people together. Please vote here - it takes 20 seconds:
www.ptsb.ie/responsible-...
THANKS ALL!
At times like this when the world feels torn and people seem divided we need initiatives like the Sanctuary Runners.
Support us and help us bring people together. Please vote here - it takes 20 seconds:
www.ptsb.ie/responsible-...
THANKS ALL!
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Sweden Makes Some Of The Best Short-Range Air Defenses. Three Countries Just Teamed Up To Ship the Gear To Ukraine.
Sweden Makes Some Of The Best Short-Range Air Defenses. Three Countries Just Teamed Up To Ship the Gear To Ukraine.
Saab’s RBS 70 missiles, Tridon guns and Giraffe radars work together in a single system.
www.forbes.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Sweden Makes Some Of The Best Short-Range Air Defenses. Three Countries Just Teamed Up To Ship the Gear To Ukraine.
My ongoing quest to convert my Portuguese friends & colleagues to the virtues of the oval ball receives a significant boost 😀 🇵🇹
MEN'S WORLD CUP BABY
FOR A THIRD TIME
SECOND IN A ROW
LOBOS, LET'S HOOWWWWLLL IN AUSTRALLIAAAAAA
🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹
FOR A THIRD TIME
SECOND IN A ROW
LOBOS, LET'S HOOWWWWLLL IN AUSTRALLIAAAAAA
🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹
February 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
My ongoing quest to convert my Portuguese friends & colleagues to the virtues of the oval ball receives a significant boost 😀 🇵🇹
Can I say handing access over to junior, move fast & break things types in the I.T. sphere typically does not end well...
February 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Can I say handing access over to junior, move fast & break things types in the I.T. sphere typically does not end well...
Nothing needed other than being sound 😀
'In a time when the toxic misinformation spewed on social media has sparked anti-immigrant sentiment, the Sanctuary Runners movement is a reminder that a better world is still possible'
#Solidarity #Friendship #Respect
#Solidarity #Friendship #Respect
January 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Nothing needed other than being sound 😀
Asahi is the winner of the picking beer for Santa competition. Question raised about the lack of a Finnish or Lapland entrant so I’ve work to do before next Christmas 😅
December 24, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Asahi is the winner of the picking beer for Santa competition. Question raised about the lack of a Finnish or Lapland entrant so I’ve work to do before next Christmas 😅
The racism & hate over there 😩
Be honest. THIS is how most of you arrived on Blue Sky:
November 17, 2024 at 12:42 AM
The racism & hate over there 😩