An Irishman abroad
@anirishmanabroad.bsky.social
Born in Ireland, but have lived away from the Motherland most of my life. I’ve lost my Irish accent, but I’ve never lost my true identity. I’m proud to call myself Irish.
Blog: https://anirishmanabroad.me.uk/
Blog: https://anirishmanabroad.me.uk/
When you’re having a bad day, you just have to accept it 😂
Good morning, enjoy the Rockies. Watch the whole thing.
July 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
When you’re having a bad day, you just have to accept it 😂
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Good luck to all the teams participating in the GAA All Britain Championship this weekend!
We are keeping our fingers crossed for the 🤞John Mitchel's Liverpool U9🤞 who are coached by our Dr Niall Carson👍
Hope everyone has lots of fun!🫶
www.rte.ie/news/2025/07...
We are keeping our fingers crossed for the 🤞John Mitchel's Liverpool U9🤞 who are coached by our Dr Niall Carson👍
Hope everyone has lots of fun!🫶
www.rte.ie/news/2025/07...
'Why not try it' - largest GAA competition in UK begins
The largest GAA competition in Britain is under way this weekend, with a record number of participants expected to take part.
www.rte.ie
July 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Good luck to all the teams participating in the GAA All Britain Championship this weekend!
We are keeping our fingers crossed for the 🤞John Mitchel's Liverpool U9🤞 who are coached by our Dr Niall Carson👍
Hope everyone has lots of fun!🫶
www.rte.ie/news/2025/07...
We are keeping our fingers crossed for the 🤞John Mitchel's Liverpool U9🤞 who are coached by our Dr Niall Carson👍
Hope everyone has lots of fun!🫶
www.rte.ie/news/2025/07...
I remember the day news started filtering out about multiple bombs in London. As a daily commuter it was an uneasy time. If you listen to just one experience of what it was like, make it this one. Not easy listening, but….
'The 7/7 London bombings made me feel helpless' www.bbc.com/news/article...
'The 7/7 London bombings made me feel helpless' www.bbc.com/news/article...
London 7/7 bombings: 'Even though it's 20 years, it's still very real'
Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 bombings in London, first responders reflect on the day.
www.bbc.com
July 5, 2025 at 6:31 AM
I remember the day news started filtering out about multiple bombs in London. As a daily commuter it was an uneasy time. If you listen to just one experience of what it was like, make it this one. Not easy listening, but….
'The 7/7 London bombings made me feel helpless' www.bbc.com/news/article...
'The 7/7 London bombings made me feel helpless' www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Well worth a read. Pity the @irishnews.com didn’t do more to publicise this article when it was first published over a week ago
July 2, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Well worth a read. Pity the @irishnews.com didn’t do more to publicise this article when it was first published over a week ago
Watching Neil Rodgers and Chic's Glastonbury set makes you realise just what an influence they had on popular music. So many banging dance tracks, but not just from themselves. Throw in Bowie, Madonna, and Duran Duran and Neil is behind the soundtrack of my youth. #Glastonbury
June 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Watching Neil Rodgers and Chic's Glastonbury set makes you realise just what an influence they had on popular music. So many banging dance tracks, but not just from themselves. Throw in Bowie, Madonna, and Duran Duran and Neil is behind the soundtrack of my youth. #Glastonbury
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I wish Prime Ministers would sometimes say (eg about goings-on at festivals) “I don’t know, I’m too busy”
June 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I wish Prime Ministers would sometimes say (eg about goings-on at festivals) “I don’t know, I’m too busy”
Sectarianism in…. Scotland!
Most folk think Northern Ireland sectarianism is between Catholics and Protestants. The reality is more nuanced, and has roots in Scotland. It wasn't always that way though.
Most folk think Northern Ireland sectarianism is between Catholics and Protestants. The reality is more nuanced, and has roots in Scotland. It wasn't always that way though.
Sectarianism in…. Scotland!
Most folk think Northern Ireland sectarianism is between Catholics and Protestants. The reality is more nuanced, and has roots in Scotland. It wasn't always that way though.
anirishmanabroad.me.uk
June 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Sectarianism in…. Scotland!
Most folk think Northern Ireland sectarianism is between Catholics and Protestants. The reality is more nuanced, and has roots in Scotland. It wasn't always that way though.
Most folk think Northern Ireland sectarianism is between Catholics and Protestants. The reality is more nuanced, and has roots in Scotland. It wasn't always that way though.
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While it's disappointing to hear that Rod Stewart supports divisive gobshite Nigel Farage, it's very good of him to announce it just in time to be told to fuck off by 200,000 people at Glastonbury.
June 29, 2025 at 7:35 AM
While it's disappointing to hear that Rod Stewart supports divisive gobshite Nigel Farage, it's very good of him to announce it just in time to be told to fuck off by 200,000 people at Glastonbury.
Suppressing people's voices rarely achieves the stated aim. The BBC's decision not to broadcast Kneecap's Glastonbury performance backfired even before the group's set started.
Kneecap or the BBC – who’ll win?
The BBC's decision not to broadcast Belfast group Kneecap's set at Glastonbury this weekend divides opinion. On the one hand the free speech brigade accuse them of censorship, whilst those on the side of the law accuse the band of promoting terrorism and violence against UK Conservative MPs. The debate comes on the back of the band's recent legal issues following comments in support of Hizbollah.
anirishmanabroad.me.uk
June 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Suppressing people's voices rarely achieves the stated aim. The BBC's decision not to broadcast Kneecap's Glastonbury performance backfired even before the group's set started.
It’s the party that keeps on giving 😂
Council’s first cabinet meeting under Reform leadership lasts just 20 mins
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/cou...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/cou...
Council's first cabinet meeting under Reform leadership lasts just 20 mins
The first cabinet meeting on the Reform-led Worcestershire council lasted just 20 minutes.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
June 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It’s the party that keeps on giving 😂
Exactly what is a Dolly Mixture?
"Dolly Mixture" is a term known to many an English child, but it has other uses, depending on the location and context.
"Dolly Mixture" is a term known to many an English child, but it has other uses, depending on the location and context.
Exactly what is a Dolly Mixture?
"Dolly Mixture" is a term known to many an English child, but it has other uses, depending on the location and context.
anirishmanabroad.me.uk
June 26, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Exactly what is a Dolly Mixture?
"Dolly Mixture" is a term known to many an English child, but it has other uses, depending on the location and context.
"Dolly Mixture" is a term known to many an English child, but it has other uses, depending on the location and context.
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Boots Ireland has been spared a court conviction after admitting last month to breaking pricing laws during a 2023 Black Friday sale
Boots Ireland gets Probation Act over Black Friday prices
Boots Ireland has been spared a court conviction after admitting last month to breaking pricing laws during a 2023 Black Friday sale.
www.rte.ie
June 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Boots Ireland has been spared a court conviction after admitting last month to breaking pricing laws during a 2023 Black Friday sale
Congratulations to David Evan’s, also known as The Edge, for finally becoming a fellow Irishman. Just like his fellow former Welsh compatriot St.Patrick, he saw sense in the end.
June 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Congratulations to David Evan’s, also known as The Edge, for finally becoming a fellow Irishman. Just like his fellow former Welsh compatriot St.Patrick, he saw sense in the end.
Goddammit! Why do keyboards need a Caps Lock key? That's the second time I've inadvertently turned it on this evening.
June 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Goddammit! Why do keyboards need a Caps Lock key? That's the second time I've inadvertently turned it on this evening.
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If you're not familiar with the British & Irish Lions it's the rugby equivalent of when Mario and Bowser take a game off from murdering one another to play tennis or go-kart racing.
Going to be cheering on Marcus Smith like I didn't have a voodoo doll of him made in February
Going to be cheering on Marcus Smith like I didn't have a voodoo doll of him made in February
June 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
If you're not familiar with the British & Irish Lions it's the rugby equivalent of when Mario and Bowser take a game off from murdering one another to play tennis or go-kart racing.
Going to be cheering on Marcus Smith like I didn't have a voodoo doll of him made in February
Going to be cheering on Marcus Smith like I didn't have a voodoo doll of him made in February
With the UK voting in favour of assisted dying, the question of whether Ireland will follow suit remains. Ireland often does. It takes its time, but the will of the people wins out in the end.
Will Ireland follow England’s assisted dying bill?
With the UK voting in favour of assisted dying, the question of whether Ireland will follow suit remains. Ireland often does. It takes its time, but the will of the people wins out in the end.
anirishmanabroad.me.uk
June 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
With the UK voting in favour of assisted dying, the question of whether Ireland will follow suit remains. Ireland often does. It takes its time, but the will of the people wins out in the end.
These days it is common for Irish football teams from both sides of the border to compete in European competitions. But political and sectarian issues are never far from the surface.
anirishmanabroad.me.uk/2025/06/18/t... #football
anirishmanabroad.me.uk/2025/06/18/t... #football
The chequered history of Irish European football
These days it is common for Irish football teams from both sides of the border to compete in European competitions. But political and sectarian issues are never far from the surface.
anirishmanabroad.me.uk
June 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
These days it is common for Irish football teams from both sides of the border to compete in European competitions. But political and sectarian issues are never far from the surface.
anirishmanabroad.me.uk/2025/06/18/t... #football
anirishmanabroad.me.uk/2025/06/18/t... #football