Liam O'Brien
@liamdobrien.bsky.social
Husband. Father. Humanist. Marathon runner(x20). Board Member. NED. Technology veteran. Reluctant Triathlete. Science nerd. Philosophy junky.
Berlin Marathon #2. Marathon #20. A tough, but rewarding race. My 3rd of 4 marathons in 2025 in aid of Irish humanitarian organization, GOAL. Final Hurdle: Dublin Marathon in October.
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Berlin Marathon #2. Marathon #20. A tough, but rewarding race. My 3rd of 4 marathons in 2025 in aid of Irish humanitarian organization, GOAL. Final Hurdle: Dublin Marathon in October.
Early morning run around Dublin City. Main reflections: Filthy (with rubbish from last night's revellers). Menacing (drunks, addicts). Derelict (so many b buildings in shocking state). Saw ZERO Garda presence. Spotted 3 lone council workers attempting to clean up. We could do so much better.
August 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Early morning run around Dublin City. Main reflections: Filthy (with rubbish from last night's revellers). Menacing (drunks, addicts). Derelict (so many b buildings in shocking state). Saw ZERO Garda presence. Spotted 3 lone council workers attempting to clean up. We could do so much better.
Under bare Ben Bulben's head
July 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Under bare Ben Bulben's head
1st half marathon where the 3 of us participated together! And not a bad day out for me - 245th overall (out of c.3,800) & 9th in AG. First time under 1h40 for the half in about 6 years! 🤩
July 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
1st half marathon where the 3 of us participated together! And not a bad day out for me - 245th overall (out of c.3,800) & 9th in AG. First time under 1h40 for the half in about 6 years! 🤩
Feeling a little creative (and maybe emotional) this week.
Boston 2025 marks the end of a 12 year journey to my 6th ⭐
So many emotions brewing in advance of Monday - pride, relief, thanks, excitement, nervousness, appreciation, even a little bit of sadness/regret
#BostonStrong #OneMoreFinishLine
Boston 2025 marks the end of a 12 year journey to my 6th ⭐
So many emotions brewing in advance of Monday - pride, relief, thanks, excitement, nervousness, appreciation, even a little bit of sadness/regret
#BostonStrong #OneMoreFinishLine
April 17, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Feeling a little creative (and maybe emotional) this week.
Boston 2025 marks the end of a 12 year journey to my 6th ⭐
So many emotions brewing in advance of Monday - pride, relief, thanks, excitement, nervousness, appreciation, even a little bit of sadness/regret
#BostonStrong #OneMoreFinishLine
Boston 2025 marks the end of a 12 year journey to my 6th ⭐
So many emotions brewing in advance of Monday - pride, relief, thanks, excitement, nervousness, appreciation, even a little bit of sadness/regret
#BostonStrong #OneMoreFinishLine
This St. Patrick's Day, we pay tribute to Irish people making remarkable contributions to societies in which they live around the world and showcasing the very best of what it means to be Irish ☘️
'A Rainy Night in Soho' (by The Pogues), performed by Cat Dowling 🎵🔊
Happy #StPatricks Day!
'A Rainy Night in Soho' (by The Pogues), performed by Cat Dowling 🎵🔊
Happy #StPatricks Day!
March 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
This St. Patrick's Day, we pay tribute to Irish people making remarkable contributions to societies in which they live around the world and showcasing the very best of what it means to be Irish ☘️
'A Rainy Night in Soho' (by The Pogues), performed by Cat Dowling 🎵🔊
Happy #StPatricks Day!
'A Rainy Night in Soho' (by The Pogues), performed by Cat Dowling 🎵🔊
Happy #StPatricks Day!
Today we interred Tommy's ashes to rest with mam & dad.
RIP brother........😢
RIP brother........😢
March 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Today we interred Tommy's ashes to rest with mam & dad.
RIP brother........😢
RIP brother........😢
Leaving a high-control religious group can be incredibly difficult and even dangerous. Humanists UK's powerful new animation lets those who leave know they're not alone, and that help is out there! Support #FaithtoFaithless and watch today. humanists.uk/faithtofaith...
Introducing Faith to Faithless | Helping people leaving high-control religious groups
Leaving a high-control religious group can be one of the most challenging and painful experiences anyone can face. Humanists UK's new animation brings these deeply personal stories to life.
humanists.uk
March 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Leaving a high-control religious group can be incredibly difficult and even dangerous. Humanists UK's powerful new animation lets those who leave know they're not alone, and that help is out there! Support #FaithtoFaithless and watch today. humanists.uk/faithtofaith...
Sunday reads......
March 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Sunday reads......
Congratulations to everyone who completed #TokyoMarathon today. Memories from my participation last year. Definitely one for the bucket list!
March 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Congratulations to everyone who completed #TokyoMarathon today. Memories from my participation last year. Definitely one for the bucket list!
Great to be able to run again in daylight after work!! 💪 #ThisRunningLife
February 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Great to be able to run again in daylight after work!! 💪 #ThisRunningLife
"If parents do nothing else, they should ban phones from the bedroom. Here’s why"
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Opinion: If parents do nothing else, they should ban phones from the bedroom. Here’s why
A number of children told us they regularly sleep with their phone under their pillow
www.irishtimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 7:46 AM
"If parents do nothing else, they should ban phones from the bedroom. Here’s why"
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Vodafone makes world’s first space video call from an area of no coverage using a standard mobile phone and commercial satellites built to offer a full mobile broadband experience
www.vodafone.com/news/technol...
www.vodafone.com/news/technol...
Vodafone makes world’s first space video call from an area of no coverage using a standard mobile phone and commercial satellites built to offer a full mobile broadband experience
Vodafone has made a historic first space mobile video call from a remote area of Wales. Find out more.
www.vodafone.com
January 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Vodafone makes world’s first space video call from an area of no coverage using a standard mobile phone and commercial satellites built to offer a full mobile broadband experience
www.vodafone.com/news/technol...
www.vodafone.com/news/technol...
Welcome to the other side! 💙
January 20, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Welcome to the other side! 💙
10th January. Remembering my father, Patrick O'Brien. 42 years ago today he passed away.
#LestWeForget
#LestWeForget
January 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
10th January. Remembering my father, Patrick O'Brien. 42 years ago today he passed away.
#LestWeForget
#LestWeForget
Reposted by Liam O'Brien
“There are no checks and balances in a world where only charisma matters, no rule of law in a world where emotion defeats reason—only a void that anyone with a shocking and compelling story can fill” www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
The New Rasputins
Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe.
www.theatlantic.com
January 8, 2025 at 6:50 AM
“There are no checks and balances in a world where only charisma matters, no rule of law in a world where emotion defeats reason—only a void that anyone with a shocking and compelling story can fill” www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Tuesday run! Lucky to have the fabulous Dublin coastline on my doorstep.....☘️☺️🏃
January 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Tuesday run! Lucky to have the fabulous Dublin coastline on my doorstep.....☘️☺️🏃
Saturday. Dublin Mountains. Tibradden Woods & cairn. Beautiful. ☘️❤️
January 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Saturday. Dublin Mountains. Tibradden Woods & cairn. Beautiful. ☘️❤️
The beautiful and unique #Burren today! #LoveIreland
January 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The beautiful and unique #Burren today! #LoveIreland
We lost my brother Thomas this year. Today would have been his 65th birthday. RIP brother. ❤️
December 23, 2024 at 6:20 PM
We lost my brother Thomas this year. Today would have been his 65th birthday. RIP brother. ❤️
December 21, 2024 at 1:36 PM