Shane Folan
@shanefoland5.bsky.social
Dubliner 🏭 /// Shels Fan 🐚 🔴⚪️ /// Euphonium Player 🎵 /// runner 🏃♂️ ☘️ /// he/him
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When Jeff Bezos bought WaPo, he immediately took control of the opinions section. Now, he's laying off hundreds of journalists, including those covering Amazon.
This isn’t a coincidence. It’s the result of billionaires with vested political agendas taking over our media.
This isn’t a coincidence. It’s the result of billionaires with vested political agendas taking over our media.
February 4, 2026 at 11:24 PM
When Jeff Bezos bought WaPo, he immediately took control of the opinions section. Now, he's laying off hundreds of journalists, including those covering Amazon.
This isn’t a coincidence. It’s the result of billionaires with vested political agendas taking over our media.
This isn’t a coincidence. It’s the result of billionaires with vested political agendas taking over our media.
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Ahead of the Dáil today debating reforms to the rental sector… a Maynooth University survey of tenants of three major institutional landlords finds evidence of poor standards and rents appearing to rise beyond RPZ limits. Challenges idea that professionalising landlords means higher quality housing
February 4, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Ahead of the Dáil today debating reforms to the rental sector… a Maynooth University survey of tenants of three major institutional landlords finds evidence of poor standards and rents appearing to rise beyond RPZ limits. Challenges idea that professionalising landlords means higher quality housing
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Camden Street Zaytoon and Catherine O’Hara all in one day is too much for me
January 30, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Camden Street Zaytoon and Catherine O’Hara all in one day is too much for me
Fairview absolutely flooded. Avoid! Taking the train today instead of usual cycle. Delays also.
January 29, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Fairview absolutely flooded. Avoid! Taking the train today instead of usual cycle. Delays also.
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hard to believe that the Charlie Kirk firings / pearl clutchings happened mere months ago but here we are
Nick Fuentes urging Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota: "Bro, do it. Do something. Just stop chickening out. I'm just tired of the idle threats... Please pull the trigger. Please kill them, Mr. President. Please just kill them."
www.mediamatters.org/nick-fuentes...
www.mediamatters.org/nick-fuentes...
Nick Fuentes: “Please pull the trigger. Please kill them, Mr. President. … I'm not actually wishing for violence, but please send in the military and restore order.”
www.mediamatters.org
January 21, 2026 at 1:41 AM
hard to believe that the Charlie Kirk firings / pearl clutchings happened mere months ago but here we are
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Most people in Ireland overestimate the scale of immigration, study finds
Most people in Ireland overestimate the scale of immigration, study finds
ESRI survey participants estimated 28% of population born abroad, compared to official figure of 22%
www.irishtimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Most people in Ireland overestimate the scale of immigration, study finds
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"The flagrancy with which the United States has acted in Venezuela has shocked the world and undermines the very foundations of international cooperation and respect for sovereign nations."
Read the full statement from @duncansmithtd.bsky.social
🔗 labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Read the full statement from @duncansmithtd.bsky.social
🔗 labour.ie/news/2026/01...
January 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM
"The flagrancy with which the United States has acted in Venezuela has shocked the world and undermines the very foundations of international cooperation and respect for sovereign nations."
Read the full statement from @duncansmithtd.bsky.social
🔗 labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Read the full statement from @duncansmithtd.bsky.social
🔗 labour.ie/news/2026/01...
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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York City
Inauguration ceremony to be followed by public event featuring Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders
www.irishtimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York City
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🗣️IM GONNA KEEP ON DANCING AT THE
December 31, 2025 at 8:20 PM
🗣️IM GONNA KEEP ON DANCING AT THE
🩸 Blood Donation Clinic in Kilbarrack 🩸
A walk in blood donation clinic is available in Gaelscoil Míde on Greendale Road. First time donors are encouraged to check their availability on www.giveblood.ie/can-i-give-b... and call 1800 731 137 to book in
A walk in blood donation clinic is available in Gaelscoil Míde on Greendale Road. First time donors are encouraged to check their availability on www.giveblood.ie/can-i-give-b... and call 1800 731 137 to book in
New Donor Eligibility Quiz
www.giveblood.ie
December 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🩸 Blood Donation Clinic in Kilbarrack 🩸
A walk in blood donation clinic is available in Gaelscoil Míde on Greendale Road. First time donors are encouraged to check their availability on www.giveblood.ie/can-i-give-b... and call 1800 731 137 to book in
A walk in blood donation clinic is available in Gaelscoil Míde on Greendale Road. First time donors are encouraged to check their availability on www.giveblood.ie/can-i-give-b... and call 1800 731 137 to book in
Whitecaps deserved that goal. Been more impressive this half
December 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Whitecaps deserved that goal. Been more impressive this half
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Finally, well deserved, Warren Zevon inducted in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025.
Finally, well deserved, Warren Zevon inducted in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025.
Warren Zevon | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
A classically trained pianist and skilled guitarist, Warren Zevon was a songwriter’s songwriter, revered for the gallows humor, acid wit and candid tenderness of his lyrics.
rockhall.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
rockhall.com/inductees/wa...
Finally, well deserved, Warren Zevon inducted in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025.
Finally, well deserved, Warren Zevon inducted in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025.
Former US vice-president Dick Cheney dies aged 84
Former US vice-president Dick Cheney has died aged 84.
www.rte.ie
November 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Horrifying
So it wasn't fireworks. It was a calculated and deliberate attempt at the mass murder of men, women and children.
www.thetimes.com/article/0887...
www.thetimes.com/article/0887...
CCTV catches moment intruder torched asylum centre housing children
Gardai have rebranded attack in Drogheda as a potential attempted murder after camera footage was released
www.thetimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Horrifying
A direct FU to Curtis Sliwa
Late night biryani with taxi drivers at Kebab King in Jackson Heights.
October 31, 2025 at 7:04 AM
A direct FU to Curtis Sliwa
“Why do I keep seeing that Mitchell & Webb Nazi sketch on my TL? How does it relate to the Maine Senate race?…..oh god….OH GOD”
October 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
“Why do I keep seeing that Mitchell & Webb Nazi sketch on my TL? How does it relate to the Maine Senate race?…..oh god….OH GOD”
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It’s pronounced cyclist.
October 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It’s pronounced cyclist.
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Here's a sad statistic: Stevie Ray Vaughan was on the planet for 13,092 days. As of today, it's been exactly 13,092 days since he died. Tomorrow, he will have been gone longer than he was here. Today would have been his 71st birthday. Did you ever see him live?
RIP Stevie Ray!
RIP Stevie Ray!
October 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Here's a sad statistic: Stevie Ray Vaughan was on the planet for 13,092 days. As of today, it's been exactly 13,092 days since he died. Tomorrow, he will have been gone longer than he was here. Today would have been his 71st birthday. Did you ever see him live?
RIP Stevie Ray!
RIP Stevie Ray!
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Yom Kippur is a day of reflection, of forgiveness, of restoration. This year, may we all pray for a better, kinder, more peaceful future.
Wishing all who observe across the five boroughs and the world a meaningful, easy fast. G’mar chatimah tovah.
Wishing all who observe across the five boroughs and the world a meaningful, easy fast. G’mar chatimah tovah.
October 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Yom Kippur is a day of reflection, of forgiveness, of restoration. This year, may we all pray for a better, kinder, more peaceful future.
Wishing all who observe across the five boroughs and the world a meaningful, easy fast. G’mar chatimah tovah.
Wishing all who observe across the five boroughs and the world a meaningful, easy fast. G’mar chatimah tovah.
Up the shamrocks! ☘️
Orla Comerford and Greta Streimikyte strike gold for Ireland at World Para Athletics Championships
Orla Comerford and Greta Streimikyte strike gold for Ireland at World Para Athletics Championships
Irish pair dominate finals on day two in New Delhi
www.irishtimes.com
September 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Up the shamrocks! ☘️
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Orla Comerford and Greta Streimikyte strike gold for Ireland at World Para Athletics Championships
Orla Comerford and Greta Streimikyte strike gold for Ireland at World Para Athletics Championships
Irish pair dominate finals on day two in New Delhi
www.irishtimes.com
September 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Orla Comerford and Greta Streimikyte strike gold for Ireland at World Para Athletics Championships
L. O. And I can’t stress this enough….L
Father Ted writer Graham Linehan ‘arrested over X posts’ on trans issues
Father Ted writer Graham Linehan ‘arrested over X posts’ on trans issues
Linehan (57) says he was taken to hospital with high blood pressure after questioning by police
www.irishtimes.com
September 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
L. O. And I can’t stress this enough….L