Lise Hand
@lisehand.bsky.social
Lofty journalist. Podcaster. Misinformation saboteur @ Spotify 💪Opinionista 🤬A bit of 📺 and 📻 Guinness stan 😍 Bibliophile 📚Auld rocker 🎸Incorrigible nighthawk ✨ #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦
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Lise Hand
@lisehand.bsky.social
· Oct 27
*staggers through door, looks around
God almighty, it’s like swapping Central Booking for Central Perk
God almighty, it’s like swapping Central Booking for Central Perk
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
In the last 48 hours as you’ve watched the way that Donald Trump has spoken to women on camera for the world to see publicly, you can only imagine the way that he spoke to the victims behind closed doors
November 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
“Things happen” - Trump defending the murder of a US journalist - killed by the order of the man sitting next to him #JamalKhashoggi
“Insubordinate” - Trump to ABC journalist who questioned him on the Epstein files
“Quiet, piggy” - Trump to CBS reporter who asked him about the Epstein files
“Insubordinate” - Trump to ABC journalist who questioned him on the Epstein files
“Quiet, piggy” - Trump to CBS reporter who asked him about the Epstein files
November 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
“Things happen” - Trump defending the murder of a US journalist - killed by the order of the man sitting next to him #JamalKhashoggi
“Insubordinate” - Trump to ABC journalist who questioned him on the Epstein files
“Quiet, piggy” - Trump to CBS reporter who asked him about the Epstein files
“Insubordinate” - Trump to ABC journalist who questioned him on the Epstein files
“Quiet, piggy” - Trump to CBS reporter who asked him about the Epstein files
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Just the president of the United States rationalizing that a Washington Post reporter was basically asking to be murdered and cut to pieces with a bone saw because of his reporting.
As he sits next to the thug who ordered it.
As he sits next to the thug who ordered it.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Just the president of the United States rationalizing that a Washington Post reporter was basically asking to be murdered and cut to pieces with a bone saw because of his reporting.
As he sits next to the thug who ordered it.
As he sits next to the thug who ordered it.
So, while everyone has been watching FF manoeuvres, it’s looks as if it’s all go in FG - Paschal Donohoe off to the World Bank, to be replaced in finance by Simon Harris… 👀 #Dail
November 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM
So, while everyone has been watching FF manoeuvres, it’s looks as if it’s all go in FG - Paschal Donohoe off to the World Bank, to be replaced in finance by Simon Harris… 👀 #Dail
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TIME Magazine (!!!) asked me to explain what the wider world should know about Catherine Connolly:
time.com/7333194/irel...
time.com/7333194/irel...
The Meaning of Ireland's New Anti-Establishment President
Catherine Connolly has a change mandate that may put her at odds with Ireland's own government—and its allies in Europe and America.
time.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
TIME Magazine (!!!) asked me to explain what the wider world should know about Catherine Connolly:
time.com/7333194/irel...
time.com/7333194/irel...
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A real president does this.
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A real president does this.
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
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I continue to be in awe of tabloid headline writers.
This story is about a sighting of a "lion" that turned out to be a dog that had its fur trimmed.
This story is about a sighting of a "lion" that turned out to be a dog that had its fur trimmed.
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I continue to be in awe of tabloid headline writers.
This story is about a sighting of a "lion" that turned out to be a dog that had its fur trimmed.
This story is about a sighting of a "lion" that turned out to be a dog that had its fur trimmed.
Just change it to "ouvre" why don't ye
November 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Just change it to "ouvre" why don't ye
If every dog and divil shows up, it’ll be some craic altogether 😍🐶😍🐶 #Madraí4MichaelD #PhoenixBark
Bernese dog owners are having a walk/gathering on Sunday at 1pm in the Phoenix Park to pay tribute and say goodbye to Michael D and Misneach. ☺️
November 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
If every dog and divil shows up, it’ll be some craic altogether 😍🐶😍🐶 #Madraí4MichaelD #PhoenixBark
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Bernese dog owners are having a walk/gathering on Sunday at 1pm in the Phoenix Park to pay tribute and say goodbye to Michael D and Misneach. ☺️
November 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Bernese dog owners are having a walk/gathering on Sunday at 1pm in the Phoenix Park to pay tribute and say goodbye to Michael D and Misneach. ☺️
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Another good piece of writing from @benfraser.bsky.social on how the story of #Aras25 has shifted to focus not on a left-wing victory, but on right-wing grievances.
"If they wanted a right-wing candidate, they need only have followed the rules and nominated one."
"If they wanted a right-wing candidate, they need only have followed the rules and nominated one."
No Spoilers
How the story of the Presidential Election has been reworded
medium.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Another good piece of writing from @benfraser.bsky.social on how the story of #Aras25 has shifted to focus not on a left-wing victory, but on right-wing grievances.
"If they wanted a right-wing candidate, they need only have followed the rules and nominated one."
"If they wanted a right-wing candidate, they need only have followed the rules and nominated one."
Oh my word
Thought the Times had been hoaxed. Turns out to be so much better than that
October 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Oh my word
Superb piece by Dave Hannigan on Ireland’s number one shitehawk 👊
Dave Hannigan: Conor McGregor finding God has a profits, not prophets, feel to it
Dave Hannigan: Conor McGregor finding God has a profits, not prophets, feel to it
A brief break from social media was apparently enough time for McGregor to find the path of enlightenment
www.irishtimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Superb piece by Dave Hannigan on Ireland’s number one shitehawk 👊
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I’ll be giving the closing address at the Irish Landscape Institute’s conference in Dublin next week about various ideas emerging from my Saving The City podcast series.
If you haven’t listened to the series yet, please do!
It’s on all platforms, and the feedback has been really heartening.
If you haven’t listened to the series yet, please do!
It’s on all platforms, and the feedback has been really heartening.
ILI Conference 2025 People · Process · Place · Possibility
09:00- 17:30 on 7th November at Chartered Accountants House, Pearse St, Dublin 2
www.irishlandscapeinstitute.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I’ll be giving the closing address at the Irish Landscape Institute’s conference in Dublin next week about various ideas emerging from my Saving The City podcast series.
If you haven’t listened to the series yet, please do!
It’s on all platforms, and the feedback has been really heartening.
If you haven’t listened to the series yet, please do!
It’s on all platforms, and the feedback has been really heartening.
Honest to god, the man’s just one (more) figary away from proposing a rotating president 🤦🏼♀️
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Oireachtas may have to look at changing the process by which a person gets on the ballot in presidential elections, which he described as "restrictive".
jrnl.ie/6856687
jrnl.ie/6856687
Taoiseach suggests referendum on changing 'restrictive' process for getting on presidential ballot
One in eighter people spoiled their votes.
jrnl.ie
October 26, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Honest to god, the man’s just one (more) figary away from proposing a rotating president 🤦🏼♀️
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Exciting morning in our house - my new book, “From Crown to Harp”, has arrived. In bookshops from Thursday!
October 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Exciting morning in our house - my new book, “From Crown to Harp”, has arrived. In bookshops from Thursday!
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On National Poetry Day, the greatest poem I have ever read
October 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
On National Poetry Day, the greatest poem I have ever read
“The abuse was cutting and personal, involving not only their players but their wives and families, all of whom were inside the ropes. The players’ wives were briefly led away from the match for a couple of holes when the atmosphere was at its most unhinged.”
The Irish duo beat Justin Thomas and Cameron Young in an epic fourball tussle, enduring spiteful personal abuse from the crowd. The42.ie/6829434
Lowry and McIlroy exhibit true greatness to win Ryder Cup epic in the Bethpage circus
The Irish duo beat Justin Thomas and Cameron Young in an epic fourball tussle, enduring spiteful personal abuse from the crowd.
The42.ie
September 28, 2025 at 7:40 AM
“The abuse was cutting and personal, involving not only their players but their wives and families, all of whom were inside the ropes. The players’ wives were briefly led away from the match for a couple of holes when the atmosphere was at its most unhinged.”
Straight into the Top 10! Thanks everyone!🎙️🎙️‘Think You Know…the Presidents?’ brings you behind the scenes of our 9 presidencies. Stories, scandals, sins…all there! Pic with co-host @flormaccarthy.bsky.social & our superb producer Siobhán Maguire. Thanks also @mattcooperlastword.bsky.social #Aras25
September 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Straight into the Top 10! Thanks everyone!🎙️🎙️‘Think You Know…the Presidents?’ brings you behind the scenes of our 9 presidencies. Stories, scandals, sins…all there! Pic with co-host @flormaccarthy.bsky.social & our superb producer Siobhán Maguire. Thanks also @mattcooperlastword.bsky.social #Aras25
What are the odds that after hanging out in Windsor Castle (and it’s very splendid indeed, I’ve been in it during an 🇮🇪 State Visit), there’ll be a gold throne and canopy behind the Resolute Desk in jig time #TrumpVisit
September 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM
What are the odds that after hanging out in Windsor Castle (and it’s very splendid indeed, I’ve been in it during an 🇮🇪 State Visit), there’ll be a gold throne and canopy behind the Resolute Desk in jig time #TrumpVisit
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"Like a discount candle from Poundland, Conor McGregor’s Irish presidential campaign burned quickly but left a fetid scent behind."
Has Ireland knocked out Conor McGregor? By Faye Curran
Has Ireland knocked out Conor McGregor? By Faye Curran
Has Ireland knocked out Conor McGregor?
The MMA fighter’s brief presidential campaign has revealed a vacancy in Irish politics
www.newstatesman.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:27 AM
"Like a discount candle from Poundland, Conor McGregor’s Irish presidential campaign burned quickly but left a fetid scent behind."
Has Ireland knocked out Conor McGregor? By Faye Curran
Has Ireland knocked out Conor McGregor? By Faye Curran
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@lisehand.bsky.social is on Arena @rteradio1.bsky.social tonight between 7 & 8 talking about Patti Smith and the great Horses album @ 50! & in advance of her gig at Vicar St, Dublin on 6 Oct.
a man with long hair is singing into a microphone while holding his head .
Alt: Patti Smith singing and dancing
media.tenor.com
September 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
@lisehand.bsky.social is on Arena @rteradio1.bsky.social tonight between 7 & 8 talking about Patti Smith and the great Horses album @ 50! & in advance of her gig at Vicar St, Dublin on 6 Oct.
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REPORTER: My condolences on the loss of your friend Charlie Kirk.
How are you holding up, sir?
TRUMP: THE NEW BALLROOM IS GONNA BE A BEAUTY!!
This fucking guy, man.
How are you holding up, sir?
TRUMP: THE NEW BALLROOM IS GONNA BE A BEAUTY!!
This fucking guy, man.
![REPORTER: Mr. President, my condolences to you, Sir. My condolences on the loss of your friend Charlie Kirk. [unintelligible]
How are you holding up over the last day and a half, Sir?
TRUMP: I think very good. And by the way, right there, you see all the trucks? They've just started construction of the new ballroom for the White House, which is something they've been trying to get, as you know, for about 150 years. And it's gonna be a beauty. Absolutely magnificent construction. We just started, so it'll get done very nicely.
And it will be one of the best anywhere in the world, actually.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:uz5apa2z3jrxhjjzqw5qik65/bafkreig3fdzdxnbha2zwshenqjslpbsx2k53h6psmt2pceord7dtcdgusi@jpeg)
September 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
REPORTER: My condolences on the loss of your friend Charlie Kirk.
How are you holding up, sir?
TRUMP: THE NEW BALLROOM IS GONNA BE A BEAUTY!!
This fucking guy, man.
How are you holding up, sir?
TRUMP: THE NEW BALLROOM IS GONNA BE A BEAUTY!!
This fucking guy, man.