Aodhán Michael Connolly
@michaelaodhan.bsky.social
Father, politico, foodie, linguist, runner, etymologist
Wearer of the Brex-hat! Beard of Ireland 21/22/23/24
Arrived in Auvers sur Oise this evening. The place where Vincent Van Gogh spent his last weeks and where he and his brother are laid to rest side by side. Really moving place....And when I came out I saw a cornfield that looked just as if he painted it. Truly beautiful.
September 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Arrived in Auvers sur Oise this evening. The place where Vincent Van Gogh spent his last weeks and where he and his brother are laid to rest side by side. Really moving place....And when I came out I saw a cornfield that looked just as if he painted it. Truly beautiful.
Noooooooo! Kenneth was a real gentleman and had so much time for the fans. He always was so engaged and answered every question at comicons! Here he is with my son about 8 years ago. Legend!
July 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Noooooooo! Kenneth was a real gentleman and had so much time for the fans. He always was so engaged and answered every question at comicons! Here he is with my son about 8 years ago. Legend!
This is almost accurate 😂
June 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This is almost accurate 😂
I'm back! 1st run in 45 days! Injury, crazy work hrs but mostly my mental health hasn't been great & 0 motivation. Hardest part was getting out the door. Wasn't pretty but not the slowest either. Comeback has to start somewhere so for the 1st time in 45 days I'M STILL SMILING 😁
May 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I'm back! 1st run in 45 days! Injury, crazy work hrs but mostly my mental health hasn't been great & 0 motivation. Hardest part was getting out the door. Wasn't pretty but not the slowest either. Comeback has to start somewhere so for the 1st time in 45 days I'M STILL SMILING 😁
I had one of the nicest celeb encounters ever yesterday with BenMiller. I accosted him getting off the Eurostar & he was absolutely AMAZING! I told him my nieces & nephew loved his books so he did a warm engaging video for them! It made their day! Genuine gentleman!
May 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I had one of the nicest celeb encounters ever yesterday with BenMiller. I accosted him getting off the Eurostar & he was absolutely AMAZING! I told him my nieces & nephew loved his books so he did a warm engaging video for them! It made their day! Genuine gentleman!
Either -
- Spies have gotten sloppy
- it's a massive double bluff of reverse psychology
- Someone has come up with a smart way of stopping people trying to hack their network
😂😂😂
- Spies have gotten sloppy
- it's a massive double bluff of reverse psychology
- Someone has come up with a smart way of stopping people trying to hack their network
😂😂😂
April 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Either -
- Spies have gotten sloppy
- it's a massive double bluff of reverse psychology
- Someone has come up with a smart way of stopping people trying to hack their network
😂😂😂
- Spies have gotten sloppy
- it's a massive double bluff of reverse psychology
- Someone has come up with a smart way of stopping people trying to hack their network
😂😂😂
I was diagnosed at 47. It made so much in my past make sense & getting help with medication and coping tools just made life easier. I really wish I had known this 30 yrs ago. Funny thing is...none of my family/friends were surprised. Most usual response was "We thought you knew"!
Woman's private ADHD diagnosis led to 'life-changing' medication
[ From BBC News NI ]
[ From BBC News NI ]
Woman's private ADHD diagnosis led to 'life-changing' medication
BBC News - Northern Ireland
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April 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I was diagnosed at 47. It made so much in my past make sense & getting help with medication and coping tools just made life easier. I really wish I had known this 30 yrs ago. Funny thing is...none of my family/friends were surprised. Most usual response was "We thought you knew"!
Ah no not Iceman....In Heat he was just brilliant.... Loved him as Madmartigan in Willow... And of course his Batman was underrated... Guess I'm watching Batman Forever tonight!
April 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Ah no not Iceman....In Heat he was just brilliant.... Loved him as Madmartigan in Willow... And of course his Batman was underrated... Guess I'm watching Batman Forever tonight!
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Just wait until Thursday, so.
PS - Syntax matters, folks.
PS - Syntax matters, folks.
March 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Just wait until Thursday, so.
PS - Syntax matters, folks.
PS - Syntax matters, folks.
This man is happy with his run! Not b/c of distance, time or speed...but b/c I got off my ass to do it. Lots of early mornings, late nights & 4 events this week (& out for another work event tonight) meant I haven't trained & I am wrecked. But I did it & I'M STILL SMILING 😁!
March 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This man is happy with his run! Not b/c of distance, time or speed...but b/c I got off my ass to do it. Lots of early mornings, late nights & 4 events this week (& out for another work event tonight) meant I haven't trained & I am wrecked. But I did it & I'M STILL SMILING 😁!
When you work out 5-6 times a week doing cardio...but don't do it in a calorie deficit....
a bat is flying through the air over a field .
Alt: Pig running
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March 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
When you work out 5-6 times a week doing cardio...but don't do it in a calorie deficit....
So proud!
A few months ago, I was honoured to receive the Stephen Lawn prize (with Ali Esmail). The Lancet wrote a profile of me, published today! www.thelancet.com/journals/lan.... I'm v looking forward to being at the Steve Lawn lecture on Thursday, by Dr Tereza Kasaeva. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Rachael Burke: integrating equitable HIV and TB research and care
“I think what I've really wanted to do since I was a teenager was work on HIV and
TB, and conditions that affected people who were disproportionately poor and vulnerable.
And research was a nice way i...
www.thelancet.com
March 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
So proud!
Reposted by Aodhán Michael Connolly
A few months ago, I was honoured to receive the Stephen Lawn prize (with Ali Esmail). The Lancet wrote a profile of me, published today! www.thelancet.com/journals/lan.... I'm v looking forward to being at the Steve Lawn lecture on Thursday, by Dr Tereza Kasaeva. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Rachael Burke: integrating equitable HIV and TB research and care
“I think what I've really wanted to do since I was a teenager was work on HIV and
TB, and conditions that affected people who were disproportionately poor and vulnerable.
And research was a nice way i...
www.thelancet.com
March 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
A few months ago, I was honoured to receive the Stephen Lawn prize (with Ali Esmail). The Lancet wrote a profile of me, published today! www.thelancet.com/journals/lan.... I'm v looking forward to being at the Steve Lawn lecture on Thursday, by Dr Tereza Kasaeva. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
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This is me! Eeek!
Two new Profiles capture the work of Rachael Burke and Aliasgar Esmail, joint winners of the 2024 Stephen Lawn TB–HIV Research Leadership Prize🧵⤵️
March 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This is me! Eeek!
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🏆 The Stephen Lawn Prize acknowledges young researchers conducting promising work focused on reducing the burden of TB and HIV/AIDS in Africa.
The Union is proud to present the award at our World Conference on Lung Health.
📖 Be sure to read @rachaelburke.bsky.social and Aliasgar's profiles.
The Union is proud to present the award at our World Conference on Lung Health.
📖 Be sure to read @rachaelburke.bsky.social and Aliasgar's profiles.
Two new Profiles capture the work of Rachael Burke and Aliasgar Esmail, joint winners of the 2024 Stephen Lawn TB–HIV Research Leadership Prize🧵⤵️
March 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🏆 The Stephen Lawn Prize acknowledges young researchers conducting promising work focused on reducing the burden of TB and HIV/AIDS in Africa.
The Union is proud to present the award at our World Conference on Lung Health.
📖 Be sure to read @rachaelburke.bsky.social and Aliasgar's profiles.
The Union is proud to present the award at our World Conference on Lung Health.
📖 Be sure to read @rachaelburke.bsky.social and Aliasgar's profiles.
My first was in 2019/20 and I was almost 130kg.... Was 1 hour 45mins but I was determined to finish....fastest was at Ghent 2 weeks ago.....
March 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
My first was in 2019/20 and I was almost 130kg.... Was 1 hour 45mins but I was determined to finish....fastest was at Ghent 2 weeks ago.....
Me when I realise it's Monday tomorrow......
March 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Me when I realise it's Monday tomorrow......
Hear me out....if I had to buy a horse......
March 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Hear me out....if I had to buy a horse......
Annnnnnnd that's enough internet for today......
Will sink a few of these tomorrow! Happy St.Patty’s day eve everyone! #TopoftheMorning
March 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Annnnnnnd that's enough internet for today......
*Screams in Italian*..........
March 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
*Screams in Italian*..........
I've been going to Maroles flea market for 3 years every time we have visitors (part of the tour we do) & have not once found anything I wanted...until today... I got these 1920s art deco cufflinks for €20! Bargain! I know this pattern from somewhere & can't think where. Anyone?
March 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I've been going to Maroles flea market for 3 years every time we have visitors (part of the tour we do) & have not once found anything I wanted...until today... I got these 1920s art deco cufflinks for €20! Bargain! I know this pattern from somewhere & can't think where. Anyone?
Saturday sprint/recovery intervals done! Very happy with that top pace & AVG heart rate & I'M DEFINITELY SMILING 😁! 48.5KM/30 miles this week! I'll take that as a win any day! #RunStrong Enjoy your weekend you crazy kids!
March 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Saturday sprint/recovery intervals done! Very happy with that top pace & AVG heart rate & I'M DEFINITELY SMILING 😁! 48.5KM/30 miles this week! I'll take that as a win any day! #RunStrong Enjoy your weekend you crazy kids!
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“Minister Sparkling Wine” as EU officials are required to call him.
* CARNEY TO NAME CHAMPAGNE AS CANADAS FINANCE MINISTER <= put a 200% tariff on him
March 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
“Minister Sparkling Wine” as EU officials are required to call him.
I have come to think that the quote "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results" was written specifically about me eating pizza...........
a man laying on the floor with a nbc logo on the bottom
ALT: a man laying on the floor with a nbc logo on the bottom
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March 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I have come to think that the quote "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results" was written specifically about me eating pizza...........
Stressful week & will be for the rest of it so needed to get a recovery run & some headspace. Slow pace zone 2/3 for 2hrs 14.5k. loving the 146 AvgHR. So much easier at 5° instead of 21° at the W/end 🤣. 35k / 22 miles done & its only Wednesday! #RunStrong
March 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Stressful week & will be for the rest of it so needed to get a recovery run & some headspace. Slow pace zone 2/3 for 2hrs 14.5k. loving the 146 AvgHR. So much easier at 5° instead of 21° at the W/end 🤣. 35k / 22 miles done & its only Wednesday! #RunStrong