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That guy who has had the same username for eons. IT Support guy 🌱
Killarney, Ireland, he/him
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emma-briant.co.uk
Oh. My. God. Chomsky talking about the 'hysteria' that has developed about the abuse of women and giving Epstein advice on how to handle the media. In 2019. The Media studies discipline and much of the left should reflect on the power given to this one flawed man to shape generations of thought.
emily.gorcen.ski Emily Gorcenski @emily.gorcen.ski · 1d
Cool thoughts from Noam Chomsky
From: Matthew Hiltzik < To: J <jeevacation@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Thoughts from Chomsky Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2019 23:34:06 +0000 I think that is wise Sent from my iPhone On Feb 23, 2019, at 4:19 PM, J < jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote: Ive watched the horrible way you are being treated in the press and public. It's painful to say, but I think the best way to proceed is to ignore it. I've had plenty of experience, though of course not on this scale. A google search will bring up tons of hysterical accusations of all sorts, even groups devoted to vilifying me. I pay no attention, unless I'm approached for a comment on a specific matter. It's a nuisance, but it's the best way. The same conclusions from experiences of others, in some cases close friends. What the vultures dearly want is a public response, which then provides a public opening for an onslaught of venomous attacks, many from just publicity seekers or cranks of all sorts -- which are impossible to answer (how do you prove that you are not a neo-Nazi who wants to kill the Jews, or a rapist, or whatever charge comes along?). That's particularly true now with the hysteria that has developed about abuse of women, which has reached the point that even questioning a charge is a crime worse than murder. For virtually everyone who sees any of this, the reaction will be "where there's smoke there's fire, maybe raging fire" (whatever the facts, which few will even think of investigating). In general, it's best I think not to react unless directly questioned, particularly in the current mood -- which, I presume, will fade away, even if not in time to prevent much torture and distress.
January 31, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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ciaraioch.bsky.social
For the uninitiated, these are Irish Throwing Stars, an ancient weapon wielded by St. Brigid during the 1916 Rising, striking fear into the hearts of the British, and responsible for the eventual smiting of both Cromwell and Thatcher.
A pair of St. Brigid's crosses on a countertop, next to a mug. #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #Ireland
February 1, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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elaineburke.bsky.social
Sorry to all the timezones still in January.
February 1, 2026 at 12:11 AM
paddypadman.bsky.social
It's Spring now.

I don't care what the Meteorological Calendars say.

It's the 1st of Feb.

It's Spring!

Happy Imbolc
February 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
paddypadman.bsky.social
I mean whay other movie would you get JT with facial scaring dancing in a bowling alley to The Killers?

youtu.be/IW2BYamUWME?...
January 31, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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ciaraioch.bsky.social
Anyone have experience and personal recommendations for carer support groups or similar groups for carers in Ireland, or good resources online? Particularly if you've done it while self-employed or without other support
January 31, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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paulduane.bsky.social
So the guy who mentored Morgan McSweeney into masterminding the destruction of the UK Left and getting his boss elected on a platform made entirely of lies turns out to have been accepting enormous sums of money from the world's most famous child abuser and consistently lying about it? Nice.
January 31, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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robosullivan.bsky.social
You hate to see the dereliction but you love to see the awareness. This should be a home. Tralee. #spéirgorm #DerelictIreland
A photo of a derelict house on a roadside. Mostly boarded up. A board on one of the windows. It reads "This should be a home"
January 31, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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pantibliss.bsky.social
This is Abrakebabra erasure
aidanobrien.bsky.social Aidan O’Brien @aidanobrien.bsky.social · 1d
Another Dublin institution bites the dust.

The concept of post pub kebabs were not really a thing here until Zaytoon opened.
whataskeets.bsky.social Alan @whataskeets.bsky.social · 1d
Ah lads, that's the end of the Zaytoon to Zaytoon pub crawl.
January 31, 2026 at 8:16 PM
paddypadman.bsky.social
Gotta find out Tommy Tiernan's tiny hat hookup
January 31, 2026 at 9:41 PM
paddypadman.bsky.social
a band I've just found out about are coincidentally playing the Grand Social in Dublin tonight, now if I lived there I'd probably give it a go.

www.ticketmaster.ie/westside-cow...
www.ticketmaster.ie
January 31, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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pablowapsi.com
Rudy trying out for The Mask 3.
January 30, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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dumbmike.bsky.social
"alright guys one last game then I gotta drop off, I'm a convicted pedophile"
January 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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uneasylover.bsky.social
Screenshit
To: 'eevacation mail.com 'eevacation@gmail.coml From: Sent hurl 1 / 1 : : Subject: E-STOP: Message to Impacted Users Title: Xbox LIVE - E-STOP: Message to Impacted Users Xbox LIVE E-STOP: Message to Impacted Users Dear Xbox LIVE member, This message is to notify you that Xbox LIVE has permanently suspended the Xbox LIVE account associated with this email address. This action is based on the New York Attorney GeneralAs partnership with Microsoft and other online gaming companies to remove New York registered sex offenders from online gaming services to minimize the risk to others, particularly children. As a result, any Xbox LIVE account associated with this email address will not be able to connect to Xbox LIVE. If you have an Xbox LIVE Gold subscription, or any unused Microsoft points, we are refunding the remaining value of those to you within 30 days. If you do not receive a refund within 30 days, or if you feel that you have been banned incorrectly, please send Microsoft a notice using the process at www.xbox.com/notice. Sincerely, Xbox LIVE [ ESTOP/P/I ]
January 30, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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tomwarren.co.uk
Microsoft banned Jeffrey Epstein from Xbox Live in 2013 for “harassment, threats, and/or abuse of other players” that was “severe, repeated, and/or excessive.”
January 30, 2026 at 11:28 PM
paddypadman.bsky.social
Surely they've done some prosthetics here on Paul Mescal, it's breaking my brain that he looks so much like Paul McCartney

Is all the work happening due to the angle and the "Paul" open mouth face?
An image showing a hand holding a stack of postcards in a lobby. The top postcard features a close-up photo of actor Paul Mescal in the Cavern Club with text that reads "PAUL MESCAL IS PAUL MCCARTNEY". The background shows a yellow-walled lobby with a large wooden doorway topped by a clock and gold lettering that reads "The Paul Mccartney Auditorium"
January 30, 2026 at 12:24 PM
paddypadman.bsky.social
America 2026
Front page of The Verge Top Stories Headline: Best Gas Masks by Sarah Jeong An illustration of two black gas masks and a water bottle against a bright neon green and black background. A subtitle that reads: "On tear gas, and what it means when the government uses it on civilians."
January 30, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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gooffkings.bsky.social
We are at $70k (!!!) raised for the Women's Foundation of Minnesota and the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund! If we hit $100k, @libbycwatson.com will drive 5 hours to eat at Criss Angel's Breakfast Lunch and Pizza! Let's make it happen! Fuck ICE! twitch.tv/gooffkings
January 30, 2026 at 1:06 AM
paddypadman.bsky.social
www.radiokerry.ie/news/birdwat...
Birdwatchers from overseas travelling to Kerry to see rare redhead duck | RadioKerry.ie
Birdwatchers from across the UK and further afield are travelling to Kerry to see an exceptionally rare redhead duck from North America.
www.radiokerry.ie
January 30, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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taryndevere.bsky.social
Thank god someone is talking sense and hasn't drunk the tech billionaires koolaid
virginmedianews.bsky.social Virgin Media News @virginmedianews.bsky.social · 2d
The Ombudsman for the Children’s Office has pushed back on the idea of a social media ban for under 16s. The measure had been floated by figures including the Tánaiste, following the introduction of a similar ban in Australia.

More on #VMNews
January 29, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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chipzel.bsky.social
Bart Simpsons guide to life
January 2, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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popeawesomexiii.bsky.social
What is the appropriate amount of time after kicking a vehicle for federal agents to execute a man without trial
January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM
paddypadman.bsky.social
Spotting your name: oooh that's my name!
Reading the rest: oh no, I do not want to be associated with this...
jerosullivanrk.bsky.social Jerry O'Sullivan @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social · 3d
163 years ago this morning a Kerryman, Col Patrick O'Connor, marched his California Volunteers out from Camp Douglas in Salt Lake City Utah to the Bear River encampment of the Shoshone Tribe. What followed was the largest massacre of Native Americans in US history. open.spotify.com/episode/3CHh...
Gloryhunter - Kerry's Indian Killer
open.spotify.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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mikemcgb.bsky.social
Yes! You're free to pay extortionate rents set by landlords, or sleep on the footpath! Free to pay extortionate prices for private insurance, or wait months/years for public healthcare! Free to walk through city centres full of vape shops and betting offices! Free!

#spéirghorm #ireland
drmarkhenry.bsky.social Mark Henry @drmarkhenry.bsky.social · 6d
Ireland is the 5th freest nation in the world. The Atlantic Council assesses 164 nations on economic & political freedom and the rule of law. Ireland places only behind Denmark, Luxembourg, Sweden & Switzerland. That's worth celebrating 🇮🇪👍

freedom-and-prosperity-indexes.atlanticcouncil.org/rankings
January 26, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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kerrycoco.ie
Planning a local community festival or event in 2026? 💃🎶

Grant support of €75,000 has been announced this week by Fáilte Ireland and Kerry County Council to support festivals and participative events in Kerry during 2026

APPLY NOW: https://shorturl.at/IvyED
January 26, 2026 at 12:45 PM