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Another week for women in the north. #speirgorm
December 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Another week for women in the north. #speirgorm
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OK, but in the interest of balance it's worth pointing out that fuck 'im.
Fianna Fáil general secretary Sean Dorgan has acknowledged that Bertie Ahern should have been told sooner that he was not the party’s preferred presidential candidate. jrnl.ie/6905527
Fianna Fáil report on Jim Gavin's disastrous €400k candidacy shows Taoiseach told him to withdraw
TDs have just received the long-awaited report ahead of a showdown parliamentary party meeting
jrnl.ie
December 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
OK, but in the interest of balance it's worth pointing out that fuck 'im.
Yayyyy! Here comes the summer … as some Derry wans might say. #speirgorm
Today is 2025-12-14, the sun sets at 16:05:45 and the grand auld stretch tonight was 00 mins and 02 secs. #GrandStretch #TheGrandStretchIsBack
December 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yayyyy! Here comes the summer … as some Derry wans might say. #speirgorm
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So. We're very very very nearly there. Let's see if we can hammer the world with #TheGrandStretchIsBack at 16:05:45 Dublin time.
Hi all.
Are ye ready?
2 important notes:
- Today's sunset will be the earliest, but the grand adult sthretch in the evenings doesn't start until tomorrow's sunset.
- Will you help get #TheGrandStretchIsBack trending?!! (whatever that might mean on this network!)
Are ye ready?
2 important notes:
- Today's sunset will be the earliest, but the grand adult sthretch in the evenings doesn't start until tomorrow's sunset.
- Will you help get #TheGrandStretchIsBack trending?!! (whatever that might mean on this network!)
December 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
So. We're very very very nearly there. Let's see if we can hammer the world with #TheGrandStretchIsBack at 16:05:45 Dublin time.
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For those people who think the world started in October 2023, watch this.
This is Tony Benn in 2009 appealing for Gaza aid and speaking about the hypocrisy and bias of the BBC.
One of Tony Benn’s finest moments a man who spoke truth with heart.
This is Tony Benn in 2009 appealing for Gaza aid and speaking about the hypocrisy and bias of the BBC.
One of Tony Benn’s finest moments a man who spoke truth with heart.
December 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
For those people who think the world started in October 2023, watch this.
This is Tony Benn in 2009 appealing for Gaza aid and speaking about the hypocrisy and bias of the BBC.
One of Tony Benn’s finest moments a man who spoke truth with heart.
This is Tony Benn in 2009 appealing for Gaza aid and speaking about the hypocrisy and bias of the BBC.
One of Tony Benn’s finest moments a man who spoke truth with heart.
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Hi all.
Are ye ready?
2 important notes:
- Today's sunset will be the earliest, but the grand adult sthretch in the evenings doesn't start until tomorrow's sunset.
- Will you help get #TheGrandStretchIsBack trending?!! (whatever that might mean on this network!)
Are ye ready?
2 important notes:
- Today's sunset will be the earliest, but the grand adult sthretch in the evenings doesn't start until tomorrow's sunset.
- Will you help get #TheGrandStretchIsBack trending?!! (whatever that might mean on this network!)
December 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Hi all.
Are ye ready?
2 important notes:
- Today's sunset will be the earliest, but the grand adult sthretch in the evenings doesn't start until tomorrow's sunset.
- Will you help get #TheGrandStretchIsBack trending?!! (whatever that might mean on this network!)
Are ye ready?
2 important notes:
- Today's sunset will be the earliest, but the grand adult sthretch in the evenings doesn't start until tomorrow's sunset.
- Will you help get #TheGrandStretchIsBack trending?!! (whatever that might mean on this network!)
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TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
December 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
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If Nikita Hand had got proper justice her rapist would be in prison but at least now he’s been told to fuck of by the Supreme Court. Hopefully she can get on with her life and that she can heal after the constant ordeals she’s been subjected to, the past 7 years.
#spéirgorm
#spéirghorm
#spéirgorm
#spéirghorm
December 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
If Nikita Hand had got proper justice her rapist would be in prison but at least now he’s been told to fuck of by the Supreme Court. Hopefully she can get on with her life and that she can heal after the constant ordeals she’s been subjected to, the past 7 years.
#spéirgorm
#spéirghorm
#spéirgorm
#spéirghorm
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A goodly prize, fit for the devil’s grace!
December 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
A goodly prize, fit for the devil’s grace!
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Vaccines are the greatest public health success story in history.
So much death and suffering can be stopped entirely, or dramatically reduced.
And people are just throwing it away.
So much death and suffering can be stopped entirely, or dramatically reduced.
And people are just throwing it away.
December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Vaccines are the greatest public health success story in history.
So much death and suffering can be stopped entirely, or dramatically reduced.
And people are just throwing it away.
So much death and suffering can be stopped entirely, or dramatically reduced.
And people are just throwing it away.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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'Small changes to the tone of posts fed to users of X can increase feelings of political polarisation as much in a week as would have historically taken at least three years, research has found.' 1/3
Small changes to ‘for you’ feed on X can rapidly increase political polarisation
Study finds that a week of political content can bring about a shift in views that previously would have taken three years
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:32 AM
'Small changes to the tone of posts fed to users of X can increase feelings of political polarisation as much in a week as would have historically taken at least three years, research has found.' 1/3
Starting a campaign to have this kick off ‘the season’ every year. Like when it snows and everyone uses that bit from The Dead.
#spéirghorm #spéirgorm
I am sorry. I can not invite you home for Christmas because I am Irish and my family is mad.
#spéirghorm #spéirgorm
I am sorry. I can not invite you home for Christmas because I am Irish and my family is mad.
November 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Starting a campaign to have this kick off ‘the season’ every year. Like when it snows and everyone uses that bit from The Dead.
#spéirghorm #spéirgorm
I am sorry. I can not invite you home for Christmas because I am Irish and my family is mad.
#spéirghorm #spéirgorm
I am sorry. I can not invite you home for Christmas because I am Irish and my family is mad.
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If anyone is attending tomorrow's IPSC march in Belfast, be aware that fash types are openly planning some kind of confrontation.
If someone sticks a camera in your face, do not engage.
If you see instigators within the march/rally, point them out to stewards.
Keep yourself and your comrades safe.
If someone sticks a camera in your face, do not engage.
If you see instigators within the march/rally, point them out to stewards.
Keep yourself and your comrades safe.
November 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
If anyone is attending tomorrow's IPSC march in Belfast, be aware that fash types are openly planning some kind of confrontation.
If someone sticks a camera in your face, do not engage.
If you see instigators within the march/rally, point them out to stewards.
Keep yourself and your comrades safe.
If someone sticks a camera in your face, do not engage.
If you see instigators within the march/rally, point them out to stewards.
Keep yourself and your comrades safe.
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Yesterday in France, there were 4 femicides. Four.
Four.
Killed by their partners and ex-partners. In 1 day.
Four.
Killed by their partners and ex-partners. In 1 day.
November 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Yesterday in France, there were 4 femicides. Four.
Four.
Killed by their partners and ex-partners. In 1 day.
Four.
Killed by their partners and ex-partners. In 1 day.
An important reminder from Justine McCarthy amidst the Black Friday ballix. @irishtimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:06 AM
An important reminder from Justine McCarthy amidst the Black Friday ballix. @irishtimes.com
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At least nine Palestinians were killed in Gaza in the past 24 hours.
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
At least nine Palestinians were killed in Gaza in the past 24 hours.
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
And yet they still hired him
In September I exclusively revealed that a disgraced former Merseyside Police officer - who committed gross misconduct over sexist and racist comments - had been hired to a senior role at Liverpool City Council.
Today we can confirm that Craig Baker is no longer employed by the local authority.
Today we can confirm that Craig Baker is no longer employed by the local authority.
Disgraced police officer leaves Liverpool Council role
ECHO exclusively revealed that Craig Baker, who faced multiple police misconduct sanctions, had been handed a leadership role at the city council
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
And yet they still hired him
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These are the "voters" Martin, O'Callaghan, Harris and the rest of them are pivoting to racism to please.
If ever two groups needed reminding that Twitter and Facebook are not real life, it's journalists and politicians.
If ever two groups needed reminding that Twitter and Facebook are not real life, it's journalists and politicians.
what a surprise, majority of fash "Ireland is full" posts on shitter are from outside Ireland
November 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
These are the "voters" Martin, O'Callaghan, Harris and the rest of them are pivoting to racism to please.
If ever two groups needed reminding that Twitter and Facebook are not real life, it's journalists and politicians.
If ever two groups needed reminding that Twitter and Facebook are not real life, it's journalists and politicians.
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Male ✅
White ✅
Local ✅
Every. Single. Day.
White ✅
Local ✅
Every. Single. Day.
November 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Male ✅
White ✅
Local ✅
Every. Single. Day.
White ✅
Local ✅
Every. Single. Day.
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I prefer journalists who ask the hard questions that make Traitor Trump uncomfortable and angry.
November 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I prefer journalists who ask the hard questions that make Traitor Trump uncomfortable and angry.
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We need a drum beat for universal basic income and healthcare that only gets louder and louder. Consider taking a moment each day to post at least one thing about the need for them, or to repost what others have posted. I do this every day. You can use my timeline to save time. To those who do, TY!
November 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We need a drum beat for universal basic income and healthcare that only gets louder and louder. Consider taking a moment each day to post at least one thing about the need for them, or to repost what others have posted. I do this every day. You can use my timeline to save time. To those who do, TY!
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MeToo did not go far enough. People were saying "MeToo has gone too far" when it had barely just picked up momentum.
It was an attempt at reckoning with how institutionally misogynistic and sexually exploitative most institutions are and what women are constantly put through. So it was crushed.
It was an attempt at reckoning with how institutionally misogynistic and sexually exploitative most institutions are and what women are constantly put through. So it was crushed.
This idea that #metoo was a temporary piece of insanity that happened because America was too woke...
Fuck you. It was a temporary moment in time when people decided, for the first time, that 20 women were finally equal to one man.
Fuck you. It was a temporary moment in time when people decided, for the first time, that 20 women were finally equal to one man.
November 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM
MeToo did not go far enough. People were saying "MeToo has gone too far" when it had barely just picked up momentum.
It was an attempt at reckoning with how institutionally misogynistic and sexually exploitative most institutions are and what women are constantly put through. So it was crushed.
It was an attempt at reckoning with how institutionally misogynistic and sexually exploitative most institutions are and what women are constantly put through. So it was crushed.