Brian Nisbet
@natural20.bsky.social
Irish gamer, reader, organiser ( #Dublin2029 ), community member ( #WSFS, #RIPE, #GÉANT), human. He/Him. Has opinions on society & politics; geek. Runs services for HEAnet. All opinions my own. @natural20 in a variety of places.
On his last day as President, I can honestly say I will miss Michael D Higgins in the Aras so much. He has been a magnificent Head of State for us and I think Robinson is the only one who was at his level, certainly in my lifetime. Go raibh maith agat, a Uachtaráin.
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
On his last day as President, I can honestly say I will miss Michael D Higgins in the Aras so much. He has been a magnificent Head of State for us and I think Robinson is the only one who was at his level, certainly in my lifetime. Go raibh maith agat, a Uachtaráin.
Today's D&D game threatened violence a lot, but ultimately the session was discovery and discussion, then an offer that thankfully the party rogue could refuse. We got to the end, *then* we rolled initiative...
November 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Today's D&D game threatened violence a lot, but ultimately the session was discovery and discussion, then an offer that thankfully the party rogue could refuse. We got to the end, *then* we rolled initiative...
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Happy Sunday! We're at that special time of year when I spend every waking moment googling the phrase "2025 gender pay gap report" to find data, so if you've ever wanted to help me, now is your moment. Find a report? Send it to me however works for you. #genderPayGap
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Happy Sunday! We're at that special time of year when I spend every waking moment googling the phrase "2025 gender pay gap report" to find data, so if you've ever wanted to help me, now is your moment. Find a report? Send it to me however works for you. #genderPayGap
Started reading this last night!
Just published, the new Green Man book: wizardstowerpress.co...
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Started reading this last night!
Really awkward performance from Ireland, even in a 41-10 victory. Sure, they were, eventually, the better team, but AUS & RSA must very much feel strong favourites in the next two tests. #IREvJPN
November 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Really awkward performance from Ireland, even in a 41-10 victory. Sure, they were, eventually, the better team, but AUS & RSA must very much feel strong favourites in the next two tests. #IREvJPN
On the way home after an excellent #HEAnet2025 conference. I now know a lot more about quantum computing, security training, space and a whole host of other things than I did before. Looking forward to #ASIERA2026 next year!
November 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On the way home after an excellent #HEAnet2025 conference. I now know a lot more about quantum computing, security training, space and a whole host of other things than I did before. Looking forward to #ASIERA2026 next year!
Travelling to Killarney today for the HEAnet Conference #HEAnet2025! It's my 23rd conference and it's also my 24th anniversary in the company. I'm looking forward to a great few days meeting clients and vendors, learning new things, and looking forward to the future! www.conference.heanet.ie
HEAnet '25 Conference
www.conference.heanet.ie
November 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Travelling to Killarney today for the HEAnet Conference #HEAnet2025! It's my 23rd conference and it's also my 24th anniversary in the company. I'm looking forward to a great few days meeting clients and vendors, learning new things, and looking forward to the future! www.conference.heanet.ie
I cannot recommend this series highly enough. Heart of Stone is the first novel, but there is so much more in this wonderful world, and I'm so glad they are being released again. Buy this book, and the one after it, and the one after that...
It's aaaaliiiiiive!!! HEART OF STONE is now available again! Vampires and dragons and djinn, oh my! Welcome to the world of the Old Races as Margrit Knight discovers her hot new client isn't just wanted for murder - he's also a gargoyle!
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD4MKZM...
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD4MKZM...
November 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I cannot recommend this series highly enough. Heart of Stone is the first novel, but there is so much more in this wonderful world, and I'm so glad they are being released again. Buy this book, and the one after it, and the one after that...
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If you're one of The Adults In The Room™ in Ireland you can be on a fat state pension in your 40's while arguing for welfare cuts, go bankrupt running a bookies, FF will still pay you to banjax their presidential run, and you'll still be invited on the airwaves to talk shite forever
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November 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
If you're one of The Adults In The Room™ in Ireland you can be on a fat state pension in your 40's while arguing for welfare cuts, go bankrupt running a bookies, FF will still pay you to banjax their presidential run, and you'll still be invited on the airwaves to talk shite forever
archive.ph/Tjnk0
archive.ph/Tjnk0
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Halloween is over and I’ve seen Christmas adverts on the TV 😔
@realironhand.bsky.social saw this meme on Insta and thought of you
@realironhand.bsky.social saw this meme on Insta and thought of you
November 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Halloween is over and I’ve seen Christmas adverts on the TV 😔
@realironhand.bsky.social saw this meme on Insta and thought of you
@realironhand.bsky.social saw this meme on Insta and thought of you
Well, fuck. Much to analyse, but that's a solid loss to New Zealand. Ireland couldn't score enough when they had the ball, after an amazing stand in the first 30m. Onwards. #IREvNZL
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Well, fuck. Much to analyse, but that's a solid loss to New Zealand. Ireland couldn't score enough when they had the ball, after an amazing stand in the first 30m. Onwards. #IREvNZL
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everything else aside, “i got the issue i cover completely wrong for several years straight, anyway let’s all move on” is an incredible move.
November 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
everything else aside, “i got the issue i cover completely wrong for several years straight, anyway let’s all move on” is an incredible move.
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FF & FG forget that the dream of a free Ireland was one of a socialist republic.
A society which cares for each other.
One which did not hand education, healthcare and social welfare to The Church and it's 'holy' orders.
One which does not seek to profit from the misery of people living here.
A society which cares for each other.
One which did not hand education, healthcare and social welfare to The Church and it's 'holy' orders.
One which does not seek to profit from the misery of people living here.
November 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
FF & FG forget that the dream of a free Ireland was one of a socialist republic.
A society which cares for each other.
One which did not hand education, healthcare and social welfare to The Church and it's 'holy' orders.
One which does not seek to profit from the misery of people living here.
A society which cares for each other.
One which did not hand education, healthcare and social welfare to The Church and it's 'holy' orders.
One which does not seek to profit from the misery of people living here.
#IREvNZL used to be an almost forgone conclusion, but not anymore. That said, a YC inside 3m, especially for one of our best players, won't help at all!
November 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
#IREvNZL used to be an almost forgone conclusion, but not anymore. That said, a YC inside 3m, especially for one of our best players, won't help at all!
Oíche Shamhna shona daoibh!
October 31, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Oíche Shamhna shona daoibh!
British people, remember, if you can say someone isn't a prince anymore, you can decide that nobody is a king or queen anymore as well! (Also, he's getting off *so* lightly!)
October 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
British people, remember, if you can say someone isn't a prince anymore, you can decide that nobody is a king or queen anymore as well! (Also, he's getting off *so* lightly!)
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Saying that it's "too hard" to get on the Irish president ballot when an independent woman got the entire Irish left to back her, got the biggest vote ever and beat two historically dominant parties is not just wrong - it is breathtakingly offensive and outrageously dishonest.
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
October 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Saying that it's "too hard" to get on the Irish president ballot when an independent woman got the entire Irish left to back her, got the biggest vote ever and beat two historically dominant parties is not just wrong - it is breathtakingly offensive and outrageously dishonest.
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
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Recent Aras elections saw multiple candidates get through process via Oireachtas or local authority support - 1997 had 5 candidates, 2011 had 7 and 2018 had 6. There is no need to change the system because the 2025 motley crew were late to process, poor quality or not serious about running at all.
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 9:55 AM
Recent Aras elections saw multiple candidates get through process via Oireachtas or local authority support - 1997 had 5 candidates, 2011 had 7 and 2018 had 6. There is no need to change the system because the 2025 motley crew were late to process, poor quality or not serious about running at all.
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Not only is this on track to be the highest FPV% ever in a Presidential election, it's also going to be the highest raw vote total in a Presidential election. Historic performance from Catherine Connolly. #Áras25
October 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Not only is this on track to be the highest FPV% ever in a Presidential election, it's also going to be the highest raw vote total in a Presidential election. Historic performance from Catherine Connolly. #Áras25
There we go so, Connolly is elected President of Ireland in an absolute landslide! Huge congratulations to her and her team. Very happy with that! #Aras25
October 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
There we go so, Connolly is elected President of Ireland in an absolute landslide! Huge congratulations to her and her team. Very happy with that! #Aras25
Picked up this lovely #MOGI d6 at #Gaelcon, designed by @muskratjohn.bsky.social The museum is in Killarney and has so many great exhibits! @colmlundberg.bsky.social (GoH at the con) is doing a fantastic job!
October 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Picked up this lovely #MOGI d6 at #Gaelcon, designed by @muskratjohn.bsky.social The museum is in Killarney and has so many great exhibits! @colmlundberg.bsky.social (GoH at the con) is doing a fantastic job!