Shirley Temple Bar
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Declan Buckley
www.declanbuckley.com
Shirley Temple Bar
www.shirleytemplebar.com
Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪
There’s a reason they shut down so-called “cancel culture” and it’s not because it went too far. Looking at the list of email contacts from Epstein, for example, shows that the culture of abuse of power and position spreads far & wide, including to the newspapers writing disparaging opEds on “woke”
November 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
There’s a reason they shut down so-called “cancel culture” and it’s not because it went too far. Looking at the list of email contacts from Epstein, for example, shows that the culture of abuse of power and position spreads far & wide, including to the newspapers writing disparaging opEds on “woke”
The BBC story is infuriating. Yes, editorial errors were made. Newspapers make them ALL the time and, of course, there should be consequences. But the real job of oversight at the BBC is to protect public service broadcasting from forces that (transparently) do not want it to exist. Tell that story!
November 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The BBC story is infuriating. Yes, editorial errors were made. Newspapers make them ALL the time and, of course, there should be consequences. But the real job of oversight at the BBC is to protect public service broadcasting from forces that (transparently) do not want it to exist. Tell that story!
New favourite word:
Word of the Day is ‘catchfart’ (17th century): an obsequious individual who sucks up to the boss and always follows the political wind.
November 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
New favourite word:
Tax the billionaires til there’s none
Tesla shareholders have approved a massive pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could reach $1 trillion. The pay package won more than 75% support from shareholders, a Tesla official said at the company's annual meeting
Tesla shareholders approve $1tn pay package for Elon Musk
Tesla shareholders have approved a massive pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could reach $1 trillion.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Tax the billionaires til there’s none
I’m in @rteone.rte.ie in a few minutes with today’s Telly Bingo. The phone player is Mary from Castleisland in Co. Kerry and she’s nervous but excited and hoping to win big.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I’m in @rteone.rte.ie in a few minutes with today’s Telly Bingo. The phone player is Mary from Castleisland in Co. Kerry and she’s nervous but excited and hoping to win big.
www.rte.ie/player/onnow
www.rte.ie/player/onnow
It’s sad to see what’s happened at Teen Vogue, which gave young people a political voice and, even if YOU think they were at times off the mark or too worthy, that was important. I guess Vogue can go back to bring “aspirational” so long as your aspirations don’t upset your billionaire overlords.
two women standing next to each other with one saying and it 's sort of comical
Alt: Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada” with words “and it’s sort of comical how you think you’ve made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry”
media.tenor.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
It’s sad to see what’s happened at Teen Vogue, which gave young people a political voice and, even if YOU think they were at times off the mark or too worthy, that was important. I guess Vogue can go back to bring “aspirational” so long as your aspirations don’t upset your billionaire overlords.
Either way, he fails. 🤪
Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
November 3, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Either way, he fails. 🤪
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Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!
October 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!
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Look I’m not blaming anyone I’m just asking if anyone has checked the British Museum for the Louvre’s jewels
October 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Look I’m not blaming anyone I’m just asking if anyone has checked the British Museum for the Louvre’s jewels
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The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is urgently seeking an additional 12,000 blood donations over the next four weeks as most blood groups have fallen to under three days of stock.
Appeal for 12,000 blood donations over next four weeks
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is urgently seeking an additional 12,000 blood donations over the next four weeks as most blood groups have fallen to under three days of stock.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is urgently seeking an additional 12,000 blood donations over the next four weeks as most blood groups have fallen to under three days of stock.
It would be very “Ireland: the home of Halloween” if we elected a zombie president. Again.
Jim Gavin may have pulled out of the campaign, but he is still a candidate in the presidential election, whether he likes it or not.
Fianna Fáil’s zombie candidate remains in the race, at least on paper.
So what happens if you cast your vote for Gavin?
http://jrnl.ie/6843963
Fianna Fáil’s zombie candidate remains in the race, at least on paper.
So what happens if you cast your vote for Gavin?
http://jrnl.ie/6843963
What does a vote for Jim Gavin mean? And what happens if wins?
Fianna Fáil’s zombie candidate remains in the race, at least on paper.
jrnl.ie
October 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
It would be very “Ireland: the home of Halloween” if we elected a zombie president. Again.
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Front page of Scottish newspaper The National today.
October 13, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Front page of Scottish newspaper The National today.
Public Libraries: places of learning. 🤣
October 6, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Public Libraries: places of learning. 🤣
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Hell of a thing to put next to a statue of Joan of Arc. (h/t David Pilling)
October 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Hell of a thing to put next to a statue of Joan of Arc. (h/t David Pilling)
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A Texas megachurch pastor and GOP leader has been arrested for crimes against children. Not Robert Morris, a different one. Not Josiah Anthony, a different one. Not Luke Cunningham, a different one. Not Tony Evans, a different one. Not Scott Crenshaw, a different one. Not Steve Lawson, a different o
October 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A Texas megachurch pastor and GOP leader has been arrested for crimes against children. Not Robert Morris, a different one. Not Josiah Anthony, a different one. Not Luke Cunningham, a different one. Not Tony Evans, a different one. Not Scott Crenshaw, a different one. Not Steve Lawson, a different o
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Of all Jim Gavin’s gaffes, it turns out it was his spare one that took him down.
October 5, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Of all Jim Gavin’s gaffes, it turns out it was his spare one that took him down.
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I'm so sad to read this. Manchán was one of a kind. An incredible writer and storyteller.
A warm and fascinating person with a great sense of adventure, brilliant mind, and a deep ghrá for our landscape, folklore, and language.
He had so much more to give. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
A warm and fascinating person with a great sense of adventure, brilliant mind, and a deep ghrá for our landscape, folklore, and language.
He had so much more to give. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55
The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed.
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October 3, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I'm so sad to read this. Manchán was one of a kind. An incredible writer and storyteller.
A warm and fascinating person with a great sense of adventure, brilliant mind, and a deep ghrá for our landscape, folklore, and language.
He had so much more to give. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
A warm and fascinating person with a great sense of adventure, brilliant mind, and a deep ghrá for our landscape, folklore, and language.
He had so much more to give. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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It’s your 75th anniversary, Charlie Brown! 💛
🎉 Today marks the official 75th anniversary of Peanuts! On October 2, 1950, the first Peanuts comic strip, shown here, was published in seven newspapers nationwide. Charles M. Schulz was 27 years old.
🎉 Today marks the official 75th anniversary of Peanuts! On October 2, 1950, the first Peanuts comic strip, shown here, was published in seven newspapers nationwide. Charles M. Schulz was 27 years old.
October 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It’s your 75th anniversary, Charlie Brown! 💛
🎉 Today marks the official 75th anniversary of Peanuts! On October 2, 1950, the first Peanuts comic strip, shown here, was published in seven newspapers nationwide. Charles M. Schulz was 27 years old.
🎉 Today marks the official 75th anniversary of Peanuts! On October 2, 1950, the first Peanuts comic strip, shown here, was published in seven newspapers nationwide. Charles M. Schulz was 27 years old.
I’m so sad to hear about the death of the marvellous Jane Goodall. She lived a long and good life.
I actually met her many years ago when I worked on a project in Canada raising funds for her work. She seemed old then. (Turns out she was the age I am now!).
I actually met her many years ago when I worked on a project in Canada raising funds for her work. She seemed old then. (Turns out she was the age I am now!).
October 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I’m so sad to hear about the death of the marvellous Jane Goodall. She lived a long and good life.
I actually met her many years ago when I worked on a project in Canada raising funds for her work. She seemed old then. (Turns out she was the age I am now!).
I actually met her many years ago when I worked on a project in Canada raising funds for her work. She seemed old then. (Turns out she was the age I am now!).
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If you're in Washington D.C this evening, I'll be reading and in conversation with Cóilín Parsons of Georgetown University in conjunction with Solas Nua. The event is free and all are welcome, just register here: www.solasnua.org/events/eveni... @
September 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
If you're in Washington D.C this evening, I'll be reading and in conversation with Cóilín Parsons of Georgetown University in conjunction with Solas Nua. The event is free and all are welcome, just register here: www.solasnua.org/events/eveni... @
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zuckerberg trying for John Wick this Halloween but ending up more ghislaine maxwell
September 28, 2025 at 1:28 AM
zuckerberg trying for John Wick this Halloween but ending up more ghislaine maxwell
Today’s entertainment is watching people lose their minds over the new Harry Lambert for Disney range at Zara. “These aren’t clothes for men”, they rage as they run out the door, having had their very essence challenged by a few colourful stripes and a fancy collar.
September 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today’s entertainment is watching people lose their minds over the new Harry Lambert for Disney range at Zara. “These aren’t clothes for men”, they rage as they run out the door, having had their very essence challenged by a few colourful stripes and a fancy collar.
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You’d like to credit Tony with a huge amount of prescience - but they are in fact this predictable.
September 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
You’d like to credit Tony with a huge amount of prescience - but they are in fact this predictable.
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Dutch late night TV has its take
September 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Dutch late night TV has its take
Looks like a big gay Night at the Museum for Culture Night 🙌 Check out the programme here:
Step into the past this #CultureNight at Collins Barracks!
Explore fashion, grooming & leisure of bygone eras, join tactile tours & discover LGBTQIA+ stories in our collections.
🐾 Ask about your fave creature in the Dead Zoo Lab!
📍 Fri 19 Sept, 17:00–21:00
🎟️ Free
🔗 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
Explore fashion, grooming & leisure of bygone eras, join tactile tours & discover LGBTQIA+ stories in our collections.
🐾 Ask about your fave creature in the Dead Zoo Lab!
📍 Fri 19 Sept, 17:00–21:00
🎟️ Free
🔗 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
September 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Looks like a big gay Night at the Museum for Culture Night 🙌 Check out the programme here: