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🇮🇪🇵🇸ShivGaffney
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T1D 50yrs, an adventurer who has a Fernweh for travelling the world, SOH gets me far, debating 🇮🇪Diabetes HC system, sport nerd, Gaeilge agus Bearla, views personal & my own...which are diverse😉
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#365daysofwalking 💙❤️tráthnónta mar seo. Iontach 🌞🌅 agus bhain na lachain 🦆🦆🦆an sult as freisin🤪

#Lú #Louth

#GaeilgeGachLá

#Spéirghorm
Ducks enjoying the sun... Sunset
November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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wyl.bsky.social
The Humanitarian Principles.

A) Humanity
B) Neutrality
C) Impartiality
D) Independence

This is not a pic-n-mix option.
November 4, 2025 at 7:05 AM
shivgaffney.bsky.social
#365daysofwalking ‍🚶‍♀️ lá fómhair, Lú, go hiontach ar fad🤩🥰

#Louth #Dundalk #Blackrock #nature
October 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
shivgaffney.bsky.social
#HPRA health warning after detention of counterfeit #tirzepatide pens containing #insulin

Risk of #hypoglycaemia for unsuspecting users

#SpéirGhorm

www.hpra.ie/news-events/...
HPRA health warning after detention of counterfeit tirzepatide pens containing insulin
Risk of hypoglycaemia for unsuspecting users
www.hpra.ie
October 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
shivgaffney.bsky.social
Why are women still treated as a statistical anomaly in health research?

Why indeed........

#WomensHealth

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Clare Moriarty: Why are women still treated as a statistical anomaly in health research?
I remember a doctor discussing the “challenging” recovery that follows a Caesarean, as though launching a human skull through the birth canal was mere lady stuff
www.irishtimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
shivgaffney.bsky.social
#365daysofwalking in #Galway this week reminded me why this is #MyHappyPlace ... allied with person centred & personalised care provided by Tomas, Aine & all #diabetes team at #GUI it's #MyVeryHappyPlace 🤩🥰

First #T1D checkup in a while 🙈& 💯 encourages me to engage more...
October 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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tg4.bsky.social
Manchán Magan 1970 - 2025 💔

Craoltóir, scríbhneoir agus Gael. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

Thar na blianta, chruthaigh sé & chuir sé i láthair an t-uafás cláracha do TnaG & TG4. Tá oidhreacht shaibhir fágtha aige dúinn a thabharfaidh inspioráid don chéad ghlúin eile 🕯️
🔗 www.tg4.ie
October 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
shivgaffney.bsky.social
#Louth #peersupport meetup for ppl living w/ #T1 #Diabetes in #ImperialHotel #Dundalk tonight @ 7pm till...🥳 #iredoc

If you live w/ #T1D come join us for da craic, sharing info, catching up where we're at in our lives (D lives included!!!), asking Qs, etc & sure we might have☕or 🍻🥂🍸🥃or 2...😜
a group of minions are standing together and smiling for the camera
Alt: a group of minions are standing together and smiling for the camera
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October 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
shivgaffney.bsky.social
Tráthnóna fómhar I lár na 🇮🇪 tuaithe

#365daysofwalking

##SpéirGhorm
September 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
shivgaffney.bsky.social
Bonn airgid🥈don ár wee lassie Kate ó Dún Dealgan🤩😎🙌🌟💫

Taispeántas iontach ar 🌟👍

Comhghairdeas #KateOConnor ... agus a foireann💚🎉🥳

#Dundalk #WorldAthleticsChampionships2025 #Tokyo2025 #IrishAthletics #SpéirGhorm
September 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
shivgaffney.bsky.social
Ár cailín ó Dún Dealgan #Kate inniu 🤩😎☀️

Iontach iontach ar fad 🌟👍 agus á hathair Michael 🤩 💚

Cén dath amárach #KateOConnor 😍⭐️💫🤞

Lean ar aghaidh aur wee lassie #Dundalk #WorldAthleticsChampionships2025 #Tokyo2025 #IrishAthletics #SpéirGhorm
September 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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saoirsemc.bsky.social
And now over to Shannon airport
September 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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ONE WOMAN EVERY HOUR

euromedmonitor.org/en/article/6...
Israel kills a Palestinian woman every hour in the Gaza Strip, including 7,920 mothers so far
Since the start of its genocide in October 2023, the Israeli army has killed an average of 21.3 women per day
euromedmonitor.org
September 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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khawaja.bsky.social
Spain will ban Israel-bound ships and aircraft carrying weapons from Spanish ports or entering Spanish airspace, impose an embargo on Israeli settlement goods, and will not allow anyone "who has participated directly in genocide in Gaza" to enter Spain. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Spain bans Israel-bound weapons ships and planes over Gaza
Spain on Monday banned ships and aircraft carrying weapons to Israel from calling at Spanish ports or entering its airspace due to Israel's military offensive in Gaza, measures the Israeli foreign minister denounced as antisemitic.
www.reuters.com
September 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
shivgaffney.bsky.social
List of medicine shortages issued by #HPRA 5.9.25 #SpeirGorm

#iredoc FYI - insulins x 2 noted:

#Apidra
and
#Fiasp 100 units / mL #FlexTouch solution for injection in pre-filled pen

www.hpra.ie/find-a-medic...
Medicine shortages
www.hpra.ie
September 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
shivgaffney.bsky.social
#Diabetes #iredoc

#T1D 50yrs & driving 40yrs still learning stuff...or is it relearning?

#hypos & cognitive impact on #driving - waiting 45mins to drive!

Long term #Type1Diabetes effect on cognitive ability in ALL aspects of life something I🤔about lots!

theglucoseneverlies.com/16-driving-t...
T1D Driving CGM Hypo: Safety and Legalities Explained
Join John Pemberton and Professor Pratik Choudhary as they discuss T1D driving CGM hypo regulations and responsibilities.
theglucoseneverlies.com
September 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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joenoonan.bsky.social
The clearest case of genocide to come to the Court.

Prof. William Schabas, on the US, Germany, Canada, and others:

“To the extent that they are providing material assistance of a significant nature, they can be held responsible as accomplices to genocide.”
www.populismstudies.org/professor-sc...
September 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
shivgaffney.bsky.social
Always🙏for free #DiabeticRetinaScreen programme 🇮🇪 #plwd have privilege of

However #LanguageMatters "This can be for both medical & technical reasons"🤔🙄🙈

As someone living w/ #T1D for 50+yrs I fecking🙏it was for technical reasons...even had eyedrops this time😉 #IYKYK

#iredoc
Diabetic RetinaScreen C MOOORR9 HE DRFICC-67 Rev 2 An Clár Náistuinta Seagthaatala Reitint do Dhialbeition The National Dlabetin watinal Seraening Pragramme Ms Siobhan Gaffney 22 August 2025 DRS ID. Dear Ms Gauiey, Thank you for attending your recent ye screening appointment for diabetic retinopathy. Unfortunately, we were unable to obtain a clear photograph of the back of your eye. This can be for both medical and technical reasons. As accurate eye screening is important, we are sending you for a different type of screening appointment. You will receive confirmation of the date and time of this screening appointment shortly. If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please call freephone 1800 992 968. If you would like more information, please contact freephone 1800 992 968 or visit our website www.diabeticretinascreen.ie Yours sincerely, Prof. David Keegan Clinical Director Diabetic RetinaScreen, King's Inns House, 200 Parnell Street, Freepost FDN7633, Dublin 1, D01 A3Y8 s1800 45 45 55 info@diabeticretinascreen.ie www.diabeticretinascreen.ie An tSeirbhis Naitstúnta Scagthástála National Screening Service BreastCheck Th Natlenes Inaf Shrtning Fregfemes CenvicalCheck BowelScreen Diabetic RetinaScreen Cat thachimeannecht earthise Pantofth death senice Enecutve. 030
September 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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mandymcauley.bsky.social
Dublin - A year after Kyran Durnin was first reported missing Irish police are searching for another child missing for a significant period of time, now feared dead. Frightening. www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
Garda probe into disappearance of child feared dead
Gardaí are investigating the disappearance of a child whom they fear may have died in unreported and suspicious circumstances in Dublin.
www.rte.ie
September 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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anonymous8-00.bsky.social
A 7-year-old girl from Gaza, Zeina Al-Ghoul, told her mother: “When I’m martyred, I’ll tell God to stop the war.”
Zeina was killed while standing in line for a piece of biscuit.

#CeasefireNow
#FreePalestine
Alt text: Split image. Left: A smiling young girl with light brown hair in bangs, wearing a denim vest with a Minnie Mouse patch, black undershirt, and a shiny pink crossbody bag. She holds up a peace sign with her fingers. Right: A plume of dark smoke rises into the sky above palm trees and rooftops after an airstrike. At the bottom, text reads “WWW.RAMALLAH.NEWS”.
September 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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aljazeera.com
The severe winds and unpredictable nature of the Mediterranean make organisers decide to turn around and set sail later.
Sumud Flotilla for Gaza forced to turn back due to weather conditions
The severe winds and unpredictable nature of the Mediterranean make organisers decide to turn around and set sail later.
bit.ly
September 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
shivgaffney.bsky.social
#SpeirGorm 🙌
zoeconway.bsky.social Zoë Conway @zoeconway.bsky.social · Sep 1
And there I was, playing violin with Christy Moore, John & a packed audience 💜
The most emotional and uplifting concert ever...there were tears!! What a way to end our 15th year at Carlingford Heritage Centre 💜💜💜

📽 Fra Sands 🙏
#bucketlist #fiddle #violin #mandolin #guitar #voice #folkmusic
September 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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joenoonan.bsky.social
Yes, it is genocide - World’s leading body of genocide scholars, the Intl Assn of Genocide Scholars.

The IAGS has previously recognised genocides in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Rwanda, Armenia, and Myanmar.

genocidescholars.org/wp-content/u...
September 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
shivgaffney.bsky.social
28 #Irish #athletes 🥳named for #WorldAthleticsChampionships 2025 to be held in #Tokyo from 13.9.25-21.9.25 - let's hope all stay healthy for the next few weeks🤞

Go n-éirí libh 🙌👏

#IrishAthletics #SpeirGorm

www.athleticsireland.ie/athletics-ir...
ATHLETICS IRELAND ANNOUNCE FINAL SELECTIONS FOR 2025 WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN TOKYO  - Athletics Ireland
www.athleticsireland.ie
September 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM