Maria Farrell
@mariafarrell.bsky.social
Irish writer and speaker: let's rewild the internet!
Dog lady. Forest bather. She/her
http://www.mariafarrell.com
Rep: https://greeneheaton.co.uk/agents/antony-topping/
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Dog lady. Forest bather. She/her
http://www.mariafarrell.com
Rep: https://greeneheaton.co.uk/agents/antony-topping/
No DMs
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This whole farrago is part of the Johnsonian legacy in British public life: Murdoch-world vultures and Dacre-esque jackals picking at the hide of the lumbering BBC; little plastic Union Flags and spiteful opportunism, degraded democratic institutions whose stalwarts were all belittled and driven out
FT Editorial on the BBC - The broadcaster has made errors, but its board has failed to defend it www.ft.com/content/406e...
November 11, 2025 at 8:13 AM
This whole farrago is part of the Johnsonian legacy in British public life: Murdoch-world vultures and Dacre-esque jackals picking at the hide of the lumbering BBC; little plastic Union Flags and spiteful opportunism, degraded democratic institutions whose stalwarts were all belittled and driven out
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Congratulations to David Szalay
I haven't read much of the material on this year's Booker longlist/shortlist/winner, but I did read this by @adamroberts.bsky.social and was intrigued by the ubrick connection
profadamroberts.substack.com/p/david-szal...
I haven't read much of the material on this year's Booker longlist/shortlist/winner, but I did read this by @adamroberts.bsky.social and was intrigued by the ubrick connection
profadamroberts.substack.com/p/david-szal...
David Szalay ‘Flesh’ (2025)
The Luck of Barry István
profadamroberts.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Congratulations to David Szalay
I haven't read much of the material on this year's Booker longlist/shortlist/winner, but I did read this by @adamroberts.bsky.social and was intrigued by the ubrick connection
profadamroberts.substack.com/p/david-szal...
I haven't read much of the material on this year's Booker longlist/shortlist/winner, but I did read this by @adamroberts.bsky.social and was intrigued by the ubrick connection
profadamroberts.substack.com/p/david-szal...
🥹 Such a lovely lovely Úachtarán. ❤️👏
Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
🥹 Such a lovely lovely Úachtarán. ❤️👏
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Well, it's happened. Burning Men is a physical artefact, out in the world.
On Saturday I went to John Sandoe Books in Chelsea to see it and get my author copies. Was not prepared for all the FEELINGS
If you're in London, pop in and get a free copy with your Christmas haul. It's ... smoking..!
On Saturday I went to John Sandoe Books in Chelsea to see it and get my author copies. Was not prepared for all the FEELINGS
If you're in London, pop in and get a free copy with your Christmas haul. It's ... smoking..!
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Well, it's happened. Burning Men is a physical artefact, out in the world.
On Saturday I went to John Sandoe Books in Chelsea to see it and get my author copies. Was not prepared for all the FEELINGS
If you're in London, pop in and get a free copy with your Christmas haul. It's ... smoking..!
On Saturday I went to John Sandoe Books in Chelsea to see it and get my author copies. Was not prepared for all the FEELINGS
If you're in London, pop in and get a free copy with your Christmas haul. It's ... smoking..!
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On Sudan, @andrewstroehlein.bsky.social writes: "I can assure you, lots of people care. I’ve been working with them for decades. Conflict analysts, human rights researchers, humanitarians, and activists – both Sudanese and international."
www.internationalaffairsfornormalpeople.eu/no-one-cares...
www.internationalaffairsfornormalpeople.eu/no-one-cares...
“No One Cares about Sudan”
It’s not easy to write about Sudan’s latest round of mass murder. And it’s hard to hear how some people dismiss it.
The recent fall of the city of El Fasher, following an 18-month siege, to the Rapid...
www.internationalaffairsfornormalpeople.eu
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On Sudan, @andrewstroehlein.bsky.social writes: "I can assure you, lots of people care. I’ve been working with them for decades. Conflict analysts, human rights researchers, humanitarians, and activists – both Sudanese and international."
www.internationalaffairsfornormalpeople.eu/no-one-cares...
www.internationalaffairsfornormalpeople.eu/no-one-cares...
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Q. Where would you get two bestselling Irish authors in one utterly charming bookshop on Tuesday?
A. Ennistymon, Co Clare
Q: For?
A: A FREE event! Conversation, book signing, readings refreshments and Q&A
Join @roisinm.bsky.social and me in Banner Books on Tuesday at 7pm ...
#spéirgorm 📚 💙
A. Ennistymon, Co Clare
Q: For?
A: A FREE event! Conversation, book signing, readings refreshments and Q&A
Join @roisinm.bsky.social and me in Banner Books on Tuesday at 7pm ...
#spéirgorm 📚 💙
November 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Q. Where would you get two bestselling Irish authors in one utterly charming bookshop on Tuesday?
A. Ennistymon, Co Clare
Q: For?
A: A FREE event! Conversation, book signing, readings refreshments and Q&A
Join @roisinm.bsky.social and me in Banner Books on Tuesday at 7pm ...
#spéirgorm 📚 💙
A. Ennistymon, Co Clare
Q: For?
A: A FREE event! Conversation, book signing, readings refreshments and Q&A
Join @roisinm.bsky.social and me in Banner Books on Tuesday at 7pm ...
#spéirgorm 📚 💙
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I’m old enough to remember when the BBC used old footage of Johnson at the cenotaph, to cover the fact that he was hung over and looked like a burst mattress on a tip.
The DG didn’t resign though
The DG didn’t resign though
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
I’m old enough to remember when the BBC used old footage of Johnson at the cenotaph, to cover the fact that he was hung over and looked like a burst mattress on a tip.
The DG didn’t resign though
The DG didn’t resign though
The blazing cowardice of the centre-right:
“Men go through life telling themselves a moment must come when they will show what they're made of. And the moment comes, and they do show. And they spend the rest of their days explaining that was neither the moment nor the true self.”
Shirley Hazzard
“Men go through life telling themselves a moment must come when they will show what they're made of. And the moment comes, and they do show. And they spend the rest of their days explaining that was neither the moment nor the true self.”
Shirley Hazzard
no matter what the circumstances, democrats are always saving their energy for a mythical future situation where they will do something good
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The blazing cowardice of the centre-right:
“Men go through life telling themselves a moment must come when they will show what they're made of. And the moment comes, and they do show. And they spend the rest of their days explaining that was neither the moment nor the true self.”
Shirley Hazzard
“Men go through life telling themselves a moment must come when they will show what they're made of. And the moment comes, and they do show. And they spend the rest of their days explaining that was neither the moment nor the true self.”
Shirley Hazzard
And if you're not in London and REALLY want a copy, first five-ish who email me at lastnamefirstname at protonmail dot com will get one in the post, wherever you are.
Well, it's happened. Burning Men is a physical artefact, out in the world.
On Saturday I went to John Sandoe Books in Chelsea to see it and get my author copies. Was not prepared for all the FEELINGS
If you're in London, pop in and get a free copy with your Christmas haul. It's ... smoking..!
On Saturday I went to John Sandoe Books in Chelsea to see it and get my author copies. Was not prepared for all the FEELINGS
If you're in London, pop in and get a free copy with your Christmas haul. It's ... smoking..!
November 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
And if you're not in London and REALLY want a copy, first five-ish who email me at lastnamefirstname at protonmail dot com will get one in the post, wherever you are.
Well, it's happened. Burning Men is a physical artefact, out in the world.
On Saturday I went to John Sandoe Books in Chelsea to see it and get my author copies. Was not prepared for all the FEELINGS
If you're in London, pop in and get a free copy with your Christmas haul. It's ... smoking..!
On Saturday I went to John Sandoe Books in Chelsea to see it and get my author copies. Was not prepared for all the FEELINGS
If you're in London, pop in and get a free copy with your Christmas haul. It's ... smoking..!
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Well, it's happened. Burning Men is a physical artefact, out in the world.
On Saturday I went to John Sandoe Books in Chelsea to see it and get my author copies. Was not prepared for all the FEELINGS
If you're in London, pop in and get a free copy with your Christmas haul. It's ... smoking..!
On Saturday I went to John Sandoe Books in Chelsea to see it and get my author copies. Was not prepared for all the FEELINGS
If you're in London, pop in and get a free copy with your Christmas haul. It's ... smoking..!
😍
One of the reasons why Finland is the happiest country in the world is that the public broadcaster Yle sends a live feed of the first 8 weeks of a pack of puppies every fall. It’s already the fifth edition of ”Finland’s most therapeutic live feed”.
This is what I call value for my tax money
This is what I call value for my tax money
Pentulive 24/7 | Pentulive
Pentuliven pikkuiset kehittyvät vauhdikkaasti ja jokainen pentu on saanut nimensä! Kahdeksan viikkoa kestävässä suorassa lähetyksessä seurataan englanninspringerspanieli Murua ja tämän pentuetta.
areena.yle.fi
November 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
😍
Earlier this year I consolidated some other giving into the biggest chunk per month to @wck.org that I can afford and honest to God it is the best money I spend
I strongly encourage it, if you can
I strongly encourage it, if you can
WCK teams are working with our #ChefsForGaza partner Al-Karama Association to distribute flour alongside stoves designed to bake saj, a traditional Palestinian flatbread. We delivered them to displaced families in North Gaza and Khan Younis, restoring their ability to bake their own bread.
November 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Earlier this year I consolidated some other giving into the biggest chunk per month to @wck.org that I can afford and honest to God it is the best money I spend
I strongly encourage it, if you can
I strongly encourage it, if you can
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Heavy shower incoming.
November 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Heavy shower incoming.
Palantir's self-mythology
Karp's talk of "national purpose" and "shared mythology" are, like the subject of his Adorno-inspired PhD, examples of jargon that obscure reactionary politics. His true guiding mantra is the fusion of state and private enterprise for the organization and direction of violence.
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Palantir's self-mythology
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Nuremburg trials is the moderate position
He said that the agents would throw food at them to eat. The agents threatened to withhold food for a week and to beat him up if he didn't sign deportation papers. He said he saw others refuse and get beaten/receive no food. He signed because he was afraid.
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Nuremburg trials is the moderate position
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“A late contender for album of the year” - what an amazing Hotpress review for the new Altered Hours album - out today! #ProudSister #IrishMusic #Speirgorm #Speirghorm www.hotpress.com/music/album-...
Album Review: The Altered Hours, <i>The Altered Hours</i> | Hotpress
Gloom merchants make their masterpiece. 9/10
www.hotpress.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
“A late contender for album of the year” - what an amazing Hotpress review for the new Altered Hours album - out today! #ProudSister #IrishMusic #Speirgorm #Speirghorm www.hotpress.com/music/album-...
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Strong start to the weekend from @robin.berjon.com.
Strong plugs for anti-trust and democratically directed public internet infrastructure!
#MozFest
Strong plugs for anti-trust and democratically directed public internet infrastructure!
#MozFest
November 7, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Strong start to the weekend from @robin.berjon.com.
Strong plugs for anti-trust and democratically directed public internet infrastructure!
#MozFest
Strong plugs for anti-trust and democratically directed public internet infrastructure!
#MozFest
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My council colleague Paddy Monahan and I made a short video about an unsafe junction in Whitehall in Dublin. Yet again, #motonormativity putting our kids in danger. We’re working to get this fixed before someone gets hurt. #speirgorm #ActiveTravel #StreetsAreForPeople
November 7, 2025 at 8:26 AM
My council colleague Paddy Monahan and I made a short video about an unsafe junction in Whitehall in Dublin. Yet again, #motonormativity putting our kids in danger. We’re working to get this fixed before someone gets hurt. #speirgorm #ActiveTravel #StreetsAreForPeople
And here's a photo of Bug where you can see his sweet, smiling face. He really is a special little guy and just wants some humans who can give him walks and love and lots of sofa time. He is a lovely little chap and I wish I could have him myself.
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
And here's a photo of Bug where you can see his sweet, smiling face. He really is a special little guy and just wants some humans who can give him walks and love and lots of sofa time. He is a lovely little chap and I wish I could have him myself.
And here's a photo of Bud where you can see his sweet, smiling face. He really is a special little guy and just wants some humans who can give him walks and love and lots of sofa time. He is a lovely little chap and I wish I could have him myself.
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
And here's a photo of Bud where you can see his sweet, smiling face. He really is a special little guy and just wants some humans who can give him walks and love and lots of sofa time. He is a lovely little chap and I wish I could have him myself.
Irish friends; please meet Bud, an unusually sweet and affectionate dog of 11 who's yearning for his forever home.
He's currently at the DSPCA out past Rathfarnham where one of my family volunteers. He's a really special little guy (country logistics sadly mean we can't adopt him). A real dote.
He's currently at the DSPCA out past Rathfarnham where one of my family volunteers. He's a really special little guy (country logistics sadly mean we can't adopt him). A real dote.
Bug - DSPCA
www.dspca.ie
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Irish friends; please meet Bud, an unusually sweet and affectionate dog of 11 who's yearning for his forever home.
He's currently at the DSPCA out past Rathfarnham where one of my family volunteers. He's a really special little guy (country logistics sadly mean we can't adopt him). A real dote.
He's currently at the DSPCA out past Rathfarnham where one of my family volunteers. He's a really special little guy (country logistics sadly mean we can't adopt him). A real dote.
As a high-volume consumer of border collie content I offer you this delightful thread of collies sleeping in utterly daft positions
From the BorderCollie community on Reddit: Is it a border collie thing or do all dogs sleep like this?
Explore this post and more from the BorderCollie community
www.reddit.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
As a high-volume consumer of border collie content I offer you this delightful thread of collies sleeping in utterly daft positions
I've not read report yet, but Witness.org is working to address the existential risk of GenAI to reporting on war crimes, drone attacks, human rights violations, etc.
Part of the answer is more contextual info in videos - e.g. weather, neighbouring buildings - to corroborate
www.gen-ai.witness.org
Part of the answer is more contextual info in videos - e.g. weather, neighbouring buildings - to corroborate
www.gen-ai.witness.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I've not read report yet, but Witness.org is working to address the existential risk of GenAI to reporting on war crimes, drone attacks, human rights violations, etc.
Part of the answer is more contextual info in videos - e.g. weather, neighbouring buildings - to corroborate
www.gen-ai.witness.org
Part of the answer is more contextual info in videos - e.g. weather, neighbouring buildings - to corroborate
www.gen-ai.witness.org
absolute gem of a job for the right person
knock yourselves out!
knock yourselves out!
We're #hiring a new Head of the Sovereign Tech Fund! 🚀
The #SovereignTechFund is the flagship program of the Sovereign Tech Agency. Since 2022, we've invested in critical #opensource infrastructure—from curl to FreeBSD to technologies like DNS powering the web—to strengthen #digitalsovereignty. 1/3
The #SovereignTechFund is the flagship program of the Sovereign Tech Agency. Since 2022, we've invested in critical #opensource infrastructure—from curl to FreeBSD to technologies like DNS powering the web—to strengthen #digitalsovereignty. 1/3
November 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
absolute gem of a job for the right person
knock yourselves out!
knock yourselves out!