Trevor
@thehighburyway.bsky.social
From Cork in Ireland. Big fan of Arsenal and all things Cork.
Interests: Politics, world events and sport.
About me: I'm blind. edging, reluctantly, toward 40 and love the outdoors.
Interests: Politics, world events and sport.
About me: I'm blind. edging, reluctantly, toward 40 and love the outdoors.
Reposted by Trevor
Leah Shanahan (23) created the test, called Amy, when she realised that blind and visually impaired women were excluded from the intimate moment of discovering their own pregnancy
Read more: www.independent.ie/irish-news/u...
Read more: www.independent.ie/irish-news/u...
September 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Leah Shanahan (23) created the test, called Amy, when she realised that blind and visually impaired women were excluded from the intimate moment of discovering their own pregnancy
Read more: www.independent.ie/irish-news/u...
Read more: www.independent.ie/irish-news/u...
Reposted by Trevor
In advance of #stpatricksday, here's a thread of essential articles about Irish stuff which you can present to international friends who wish to understand us better.
First up: a tale of two Taytos, by Róisín Lanigan.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/4005...
First up: a tale of two Taytos, by Róisín Lanigan.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/4005...
A tale of two Taytos: How an anthropomorphic crisp became a symbol for Irish identity
How a half-man half-crisp in a suit became a symbol of the Irish diaspora—and an important part of the Brexit deliberations
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
March 16, 2025 at 10:37 AM
In advance of #stpatricksday, here's a thread of essential articles about Irish stuff which you can present to international friends who wish to understand us better.
First up: a tale of two Taytos, by Róisín Lanigan.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/4005...
First up: a tale of two Taytos, by Róisín Lanigan.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/4005...
@skeetsapp.com Quick voiceover request. VO does not announce if there's a video in posts. However, it does tell me if there are images in a post, how many images and if there is alt text or not (which is great). Hopefully it's an easy fix. Thanks
March 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
@skeetsapp.com Quick voiceover request. VO does not announce if there's a video in posts. However, it does tell me if there are images in a post, how many images and if there is alt text or not (which is great). Hopefully it's an easy fix. Thanks
Reposted by Trevor
I find this very moving: a 10-year-old Ukrainian boy who moved to the West of Ireland 2 years ago as a refugee, speaking in Irish of his love of playing Irish music
February 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I find this very moving: a 10-year-old Ukrainian boy who moved to the West of Ireland 2 years ago as a refugee, speaking in Irish of his love of playing Irish music
Reposted by Trevor
Scotland is (roughly) split 3 ways on independence: 1/3 firmly yes, 1/3 firmly no, and 1/3 “it depends”.
Obviously promising the “it depends” people all manner of impossible things swings them to yes.
Problem is, if you tell them the truth, they swing just as decisively to no.
Obviously promising the “it depends” people all manner of impossible things swings them to yes.
Problem is, if you tell them the truth, they swing just as decisively to no.
Today's paper is in shops now 📰
'Breakthrough' 66% for Yes poll finding
'Breakthrough' 66% for Yes poll finding
December 23, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Scotland is (roughly) split 3 ways on independence: 1/3 firmly yes, 1/3 firmly no, and 1/3 “it depends”.
Obviously promising the “it depends” people all manner of impossible things swings them to yes.
Problem is, if you tell them the truth, they swing just as decisively to no.
Obviously promising the “it depends” people all manner of impossible things swings them to yes.
Problem is, if you tell them the truth, they swing just as decisively to no.
Reposted by Trevor
Each year my wonderful pal Rachel arranges Christmas gifts for Ireland's unhoused children.
As of last week, there are 14,996 ppl in emergency accommodation in Ireland, inc. 3,448 children.
It's a tiny thing to bring joy to them. If you can at all, please consider donating.
www.merrylilsanta.ie
As of last week, there are 14,996 ppl in emergency accommodation in Ireland, inc. 3,448 children.
It's a tiny thing to bring joy to them. If you can at all, please consider donating.
www.merrylilsanta.ie
Home | Merry Lil Santa
Merry lil Santa is an annual Santa drive to help children in emergency accommodation
www.merrylilsanta.ie
December 7, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Each year my wonderful pal Rachel arranges Christmas gifts for Ireland's unhoused children.
As of last week, there are 14,996 ppl in emergency accommodation in Ireland, inc. 3,448 children.
It's a tiny thing to bring joy to them. If you can at all, please consider donating.
www.merrylilsanta.ie
As of last week, there are 14,996 ppl in emergency accommodation in Ireland, inc. 3,448 children.
It's a tiny thing to bring joy to them. If you can at all, please consider donating.
www.merrylilsanta.ie
Reposted by Trevor
Excl: Kay Burley expected to leave Sky News' breakfast show. There is speculation circulating in the newsroom that she could be exiting altogether, though sources are not ruling out a new role. deadline.com/2024/12/kay-...
Kay Burley Expected To Leave Sky News Breakfast Show After Five Years
Kay Burley, one of the UK's highest-profile news anchors, is expected to leave the Sky News breakfast show after five years
deadline.com
December 16, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Excl: Kay Burley expected to leave Sky News' breakfast show. There is speculation circulating in the newsroom that she could be exiting altogether, though sources are not ruling out a new role. deadline.com/2024/12/kay-...
Reposted by Trevor
Shabbat shalom. I had a painful conversation with a West Bank settler in a well-meaning conference in Jerusalem. His victorious glee towards the Israeli left was palpable: Gaza will be resettled, its residents “encouraged” to migrate, Trump will give us the West Bank, liberal values are dead. ⬇️
December 14, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Shabbat shalom. I had a painful conversation with a West Bank settler in a well-meaning conference in Jerusalem. His victorious glee towards the Israeli left was palpable: Gaza will be resettled, its residents “encouraged” to migrate, Trump will give us the West Bank, liberal values are dead. ⬇️
Reposted by Trevor
A directory of Bluesky starter packs. Great idea. #starterpacks
If youre still looking for your tribe, here’s a directory of hundreds of starter packs covering all interests and searchable by keyword. Repost and check it out.
All - Bluesky Directory
A curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform.
blueskydirectory.com
December 14, 2024 at 10:59 AM
A directory of Bluesky starter packs. Great idea. #starterpacks
Reposted by Trevor
A mammoth investigation by Declan Walsh into the gold rush fueling Sudan's civil war. The paramilitary RSF has extracted $860m worth from mines it seized in Darfur this year alone. Who's profiting? The UAE.
Gift link and 🧵 of some visual reporting. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/w...
Gift link and 🧵 of some visual reporting. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/w...
The Gold Rush at the Heart of a Civil War (Gift Article)
Famine and ethnic cleansing stalk Sudan. Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2024 at 12:41 PM
A mammoth investigation by Declan Walsh into the gold rush fueling Sudan's civil war. The paramilitary RSF has extracted $860m worth from mines it seized in Darfur this year alone. Who's profiting? The UAE.
Gift link and 🧵 of some visual reporting. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/w...
Gift link and 🧵 of some visual reporting. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/w...
Reposted by Trevor
Reposted by Trevor
Tottenham Hotspur heading for their 19th Premier League defeat in 40 matches. An extraordinarily high number. This is what happens when managers fail to adapt their approach regardless of opponent or game state. It's a serious flaw and shouldn't be praised as a philosophy.
December 8, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Tottenham Hotspur heading for their 19th Premier League defeat in 40 matches. An extraordinarily high number. This is what happens when managers fail to adapt their approach regardless of opponent or game state. It's a serious flaw and shouldn't be praised as a philosophy.
Reposted by Trevor
Delighted to report that my new piece for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social is proving to be very popular. It explores the history, design and some peculiarly Irish traditions surrounding Christmas cards.
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
The unique traditions of sending Christmas cards in Ireland
In 1980s Ireland, the festive season was heralded by the daily arrival of Christmas cards, not decorations
www.rte.ie
December 3, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Delighted to report that my new piece for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social is proving to be very popular. It explores the history, design and some peculiarly Irish traditions surrounding Christmas cards.
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
Reposted by Trevor
The safe way to leave Twitter. lifehacker.com/dont-delete-...
Don't Delete Your X Account (Do This Instead)
It's temping to delete your X account now that things have gotten so bad. However, it's not the best move for your security.
lifehacker.com
December 1, 2024 at 9:33 AM
The safe way to leave Twitter. lifehacker.com/dont-delete-...
Reposted by Trevor
Current state of play of my expectations. I still can't call Dublin West yet though. Looking like a FF/FG + Independents confidence government so far. #GE24
December 1, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Current state of play of my expectations. I still can't call Dublin West yet though. Looking like a FF/FG + Independents confidence government so far. #GE24
Reposted by Trevor
Amad Diallo you’ve made my days brighter
December 1, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Amad Diallo you’ve made my days brighter
Reposted by Trevor
Looks like Hutch is out. I suspect he may be relieved. Job done from his point of view: he ran to get revenge on SF, and he successfully killed any hope they may have had of bringing home a second seat via Mary Lou’s surplus, as he really hurt her first pretence share.
December 1, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Looks like Hutch is out. I suspect he may be relieved. Job done from his point of view: he ran to get revenge on SF, and he successfully killed any hope they may have had of bringing home a second seat via Mary Lou’s surplus, as he really hurt her first pretence share.
Reposted by Trevor
December 1, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Reposted by Trevor
Which party performed best in each age group?
• 18-24: Sinn Féin (29%)
• 25-34: Sinn Féin (36%)
• 35-49: Sinn Féin (21%)
• 50-64: Fine Gael (26%)
• 65+: Fine Gael (28%)
#GE24 #IrelandVotes
• 18-24: Sinn Féin (29%)
• 25-34: Sinn Féin (36%)
• 35-49: Sinn Féin (21%)
• 50-64: Fine Gael (26%)
• 65+: Fine Gael (28%)
#GE24 #IrelandVotes
November 30, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Which party performed best in each age group?
• 18-24: Sinn Féin (29%)
• 25-34: Sinn Féin (36%)
• 35-49: Sinn Féin (21%)
• 50-64: Fine Gael (26%)
• 65+: Fine Gael (28%)
#GE24 #IrelandVotes
• 18-24: Sinn Féin (29%)
• 25-34: Sinn Féin (36%)
• 35-49: Sinn Féin (21%)
• 50-64: Fine Gael (26%)
• 65+: Fine Gael (28%)
#GE24 #IrelandVotes
Reposted by Trevor
RTE have re-posted my article from last year about the Aer Lingus ‘turkey lift’ of the 1950s. This piece is as close as I’m ever going to come to having a Christmas No.1 🦃
When Irish turkeys were posted in droves to Britain for Christmas
From 1948 a special scheme delivered thousands of Christmas turkeys from Irish families to relatives in Britain
www.rte.ie
November 29, 2024 at 1:47 PM
RTE have re-posted my article from last year about the Aer Lingus ‘turkey lift’ of the 1950s. This piece is as close as I’m ever going to come to having a Christmas No.1 🦃
Reposted by Trevor
So links work here?
Can I share my print shop, and can people be sound and share it so that other likeminded sound people know I exist?
I'm Barry, I make Irish football artwork mostly, sometimes I draw cool dogs, I'm also one of Longford's top 30,000 most notable people.
shop.barrymasterson.com
Can I share my print shop, and can people be sound and share it so that other likeminded sound people know I exist?
I'm Barry, I make Irish football artwork mostly, sometimes I draw cool dogs, I'm also one of Longford's top 30,000 most notable people.
shop.barrymasterson.com
November 13, 2024 at 6:58 PM
So links work here?
Can I share my print shop, and can people be sound and share it so that other likeminded sound people know I exist?
I'm Barry, I make Irish football artwork mostly, sometimes I draw cool dogs, I'm also one of Longford's top 30,000 most notable people.
shop.barrymasterson.com
Can I share my print shop, and can people be sound and share it so that other likeminded sound people know I exist?
I'm Barry, I make Irish football artwork mostly, sometimes I draw cool dogs, I'm also one of Longford's top 30,000 most notable people.
shop.barrymasterson.com