Niall Duddy
@niallduddy.bsky.social
Maths teacher in #Galway
Quizzer - 🥉@rteone.rte.ie #IrelandsSmartest
🥇🥇Galway Bay FM #OnTheVerge
2-time contestant, #FifteentoOne, 1998 & 2002
Athletics statistician
Rail/#F1 enthusiast
Interested in #Olympic history
The best is yet to come!
Views mine
Quizzer - 🥉@rteone.rte.ie #IrelandsSmartest
🥇🥇Galway Bay FM #OnTheVerge
2-time contestant, #FifteentoOne, 1998 & 2002
Athletics statistician
Rail/#F1 enthusiast
Interested in #Olympic history
The best is yet to come!
Views mine
Ah, the #FriendlyIslands! Self-doubt, resulting in my changing the correct answer of #Tonga, cost me a place on the @uniofgalway.bsky.social team for @rte.ie third-level colleges’ quiz #ChallengingTimes when I was a lad way back in 1996 #Mastermind
October 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Ah, the #FriendlyIslands! Self-doubt, resulting in my changing the correct answer of #Tonga, cost me a place on the @uniofgalway.bsky.social team for @rte.ie third-level colleges’ quiz #ChallengingTimes when I was a lad way back in 1996 #Mastermind
On the 57th anniversary of his legendary jump to win #Olympic gold, inspiring words from Bob Beamon:
“If you can get one moment…a second, 5 seconds in history that can make a difference, take it, grab it, run with it, get it…because it may never come again.”
“If you can get one moment…a second, 5 seconds in history that can make a difference, take it, grab it, run with it, get it…because it may never come again.”
October 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
On the 57th anniversary of his legendary jump to win #Olympic gold, inspiring words from Bob Beamon:
“If you can get one moment…a second, 5 seconds in history that can make a difference, take it, grab it, run with it, get it…because it may never come again.”
“If you can get one moment…a second, 5 seconds in history that can make a difference, take it, grab it, run with it, get it…because it may never come again.”
During last night’s #BeattheChasers, Paul referred to Bryan’s appearance on @rte.ie’s #IrelandsSmartest in 2023. Here is the final in full
youtu.be/rx8Wn8baQWo
youtu.be/rx8Wn8baQWo
Ireland's Smartest Final 2023
YouTube video by Ian Thomasson
youtu.be
October 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
During last night’s #BeattheChasers, Paul referred to Bryan’s appearance on @rte.ie’s #IrelandsSmartest in 2023. Here is the final in full
youtu.be/rx8Wn8baQWo
youtu.be/rx8Wn8baQWo
The Chase Ireland - a short🧵
Watching Bryan’s superb performance on #BeattheChasers last night has reminded me of how much an Irish version of #TheChase is needed, given the dearth of Irish-produced quizzes on our screens. (1/4)
Watching Bryan’s superb performance on #BeattheChasers last night has reminded me of how much an Irish version of #TheChase is needed, given the dearth of Irish-produced quizzes on our screens. (1/4)
October 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The Chase Ireland - a short🧵
Watching Bryan’s superb performance on #BeattheChasers last night has reminded me of how much an Irish version of #TheChase is needed, given the dearth of Irish-produced quizzes on our screens. (1/4)
Watching Bryan’s superb performance on #BeattheChasers last night has reminded me of how much an Irish version of #TheChase is needed, given the dearth of Irish-produced quizzes on our screens. (1/4)
Delighted to see Bryan Craythorne, one of my opponents in the final of #IrelandsSmartest, come away with a decent prize in #BeattheChasers
@bonesgiles.bsky.social
@paulsinha.bsky.social
@jennyfromthequiz.bsky.social
@theshaunwallace.bsky.social
@bonesgiles.bsky.social
@paulsinha.bsky.social
@jennyfromthequiz.bsky.social
@theshaunwallace.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Delighted to see Bryan Craythorne, one of my opponents in the final of #IrelandsSmartest, come away with a decent prize in #BeattheChasers
@bonesgiles.bsky.social
@paulsinha.bsky.social
@jennyfromthequiz.bsky.social
@theshaunwallace.bsky.social
@bonesgiles.bsky.social
@paulsinha.bsky.social
@jennyfromthequiz.bsky.social
@theshaunwallace.bsky.social
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Pictured below Kieran Christie, ASTI General Secretary at the Forsa School Secretaries and Caretakers rally in Sligo today
August 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Pictured below Kieran Christie, ASTI General Secretary at the Forsa School Secretaries and Caretakers rally in Sligo today
Reposted by Niall Duddy
The aurora in Fairbanks, Alaska
July 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The aurora in Fairbanks, Alaska
Such a sad day in the histories of Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel.
#RIPDiogoJota 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
#RIPAndreSilva 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha
#DiogoJota #AndreSilva
#YNWADiogo #YNWAAndre
#RIPDiogoJota 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
#RIPAndreSilva 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha
#DiogoJota #AndreSilva
#YNWADiogo #YNWAAndre
July 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Such a sad day in the histories of Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel.
#RIPDiogoJota 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
#RIPAndreSilva 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha
#DiogoJota #AndreSilva
#YNWADiogo #YNWAAndre
#RIPDiogoJota 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
#RIPAndreSilva 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha
#DiogoJota #AndreSilva
#YNWADiogo #YNWAAndre
Reposted by Niall Duddy
The clearest image of Pluto captured by the New Horizons spacecraft.
June 17, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The clearest image of Pluto captured by the New Horizons spacecraft.
Odds of winning the #EuroMillions - a short 🧵
Congratulations to tonight’s winner!
The chance of winning the jackpot is 1 in 139,838,160. To get an idea of these odds, imagine writing your name on the back of a cloakroom/raffle ticket, like one of those in the photo (1/3)
Congratulations to tonight’s winner!
The chance of winning the jackpot is 1 in 139,838,160. To get an idea of these odds, imagine writing your name on the back of a cloakroom/raffle ticket, like one of those in the photo (1/3)
June 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Odds of winning the #EuroMillions - a short 🧵
Congratulations to tonight’s winner!
The chance of winning the jackpot is 1 in 139,838,160. To get an idea of these odds, imagine writing your name on the back of a cloakroom/raffle ticket, like one of those in the photo (1/3)
Congratulations to tonight’s winner!
The chance of winning the jackpot is 1 in 139,838,160. To get an idea of these odds, imagine writing your name on the back of a cloakroom/raffle ticket, like one of those in the photo (1/3)
Letter in yesterday’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social: Department must respect decisions from ASTI
#SeniorCycleRedevelopment #SeniorCycleReform #LeavingCertReform #edchatie
#SeniorCycleRedevelopment #SeniorCycleReform #LeavingCertReform #edchatie
Letters to the Editor: Department must respect decisions from ASTI
Teachers are being asked to take on significantly increased workload without adequate training, time, or infrastructure
www.irishexaminer.com
June 13, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Letter in yesterday’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social: Department must respect decisions from ASTI
#SeniorCycleRedevelopment #SeniorCycleReform #LeavingCertReform #edchatie
#SeniorCycleRedevelopment #SeniorCycleReform #LeavingCertReform #edchatie
Lovely article by @loumclou.bsky.social, detailing her experience at a pub quiz in #London with #UniversityChallenge winning captain Oscar Despard of @christscollegecam.bsky.social and Kevin Flanagan, skipper of semi-finalists @bristoluni.bsky.social, on her team!
m.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
m.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
‘I hope you don’t expect us to win’: rival Irish University Challenge captains join forces for a fiendish pub quiz
I’ve never been great at pub quizzes. So the opportunity to team up with two of Ireland’s best and brightest minds promised some vindication – even if only as part of a team. On a personal level, a fr...
m.independent.ie
May 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Lovely article by @loumclou.bsky.social, detailing her experience at a pub quiz in #London with #UniversityChallenge winning captain Oscar Despard of @christscollegecam.bsky.social and Kevin Flanagan, skipper of semi-finalists @bristoluni.bsky.social, on her team!
m.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
m.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
The shortest #conclave in history happened in 1503, when it took only 10 hours to elect Julius II. The longest lasted nearly 3 years (1268-1271), when Gregory X was made pope.
Born in modern-day Syria, Gregory III (731-741) was the last Asian #pope. The last African pope was Gelasius I (492-496)
Born in modern-day Syria, Gregory III (731-741) was the last Asian #pope. The last African pope was Gelasius I (492-496)
May 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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#edchatie
Well said, Eoghan Kenny.
New Minister for Education Helen McEntee quoting the Norma Foley playbook however👇🏼🙄
“students should be equipped with the necessary new skills in a world "which has changed completely" in terms of work. It is important that our State exams reflect all of this.”
Well said, Eoghan Kenny.
New Minister for Education Helen McEntee quoting the Norma Foley playbook however👇🏼🙄
“students should be equipped with the necessary new skills in a world "which has changed completely" in terms of work. It is important that our State exams reflect all of this.”
February 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
#edchatie
Well said, Eoghan Kenny.
New Minister for Education Helen McEntee quoting the Norma Foley playbook however👇🏼🙄
“students should be equipped with the necessary new skills in a world "which has changed completely" in terms of work. It is important that our State exams reflect all of this.”
Well said, Eoghan Kenny.
New Minister for Education Helen McEntee quoting the Norma Foley playbook however👇🏼🙄
“students should be equipped with the necessary new skills in a world "which has changed completely" in terms of work. It is important that our State exams reflect all of this.”
Finally restored on Tuesday evening
Day 11 without power here in east #Galway after #StormEowyn and I understand that we could be another week without it. The broadband is down and, with the telegraph pole badly damaged and the wires cut, it will be some time before we get it back (1/3)
February 6, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Finally restored on Tuesday evening
Day 11 without power here in east #Galway after #StormEowyn and I understand that we could be another week without it. The broadband is down and, with the telegraph pole badly damaged and the wires cut, it will be some time before we get it back (1/3)
February 3, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Day 11 without power here in east #Galway after #StormEowyn and I understand that we could be another week without it. The broadband is down and, with the telegraph pole badly damaged and the wires cut, it will be some time before we get it back (1/3)
This scheme provides financial assistance to households affected by #StormÉowyn. The scheme has 3 stages, with stage 1 not subject to income limits
#StormEowyn
@social-protection.bsky.social
www.gov.ie/has
#StormEowyn
@social-protection.bsky.social
www.gov.ie/has
Humanitarian Assistance Scheme
The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme provides emergency financial assistance to households affected by a severe weather event. It is administered by the Community Welfare Service.
www.gov.ie
January 29, 2025 at 7:49 AM
This scheme provides financial assistance to households affected by #StormÉowyn. The scheme has 3 stages, with stage 1 not subject to income limits
#StormEowyn
@social-protection.bsky.social
www.gov.ie/has
#StormEowyn
@social-protection.bsky.social
www.gov.ie/has
As 2024 starts its eternal journey into the mists of time, wishing you good health and happiness for the year ahead #HappyNewYear #HappyNewYear2025
December 31, 2024 at 10:59 PM
As 2024 starts its eternal journey into the mists of time, wishing you good health and happiness for the year ahead #HappyNewYear #HappyNewYear2025
It’s Christmas Eve and #Easter Eggs are already in the shops!! #Christmas #Christmas2024 #Easter2025
December 24, 2024 at 8:27 AM
It’s Christmas Eve and #Easter Eggs are already in the shops!! #Christmas #Christmas2024 #Easter2025
Watch the burial chamber fill with sunlight (weather permitting!) in #Newgrange live. Coverage starts very shortly
www.gov.ie/en/news/579d...
www.gov.ie/en/news/579d...
Newgrange’s ancient secret revealed – Join us for live streaming of the Winter Solstice!
www.gov.ie
December 21, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Watch the burial chamber fill with sunlight (weather permitting!) in #Newgrange live. Coverage starts very shortly
www.gov.ie/en/news/579d...
www.gov.ie/en/news/579d...
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November 24, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Blackrock Diving Tower in #Salthill looking marvellous this evening ahead of David Coulthard and Patrick Friesacher taking the 2011 #F1 title-winning @redbullracingf1.bsky.social RB7 for a spin along the Prom!
#Galway #Formula1
#Galway #Formula1
November 17, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Blackrock Diving Tower in #Salthill looking marvellous this evening ahead of David Coulthard and Patrick Friesacher taking the 2011 #F1 title-winning @redbullracingf1.bsky.social RB7 for a spin along the Prom!
#Galway #Formula1
#Galway #Formula1