BarryGruff
@barrygruff.bsky.social
Former music scribbler on BarryGruff.com.
Ballymore Eustace blow in. Kildare’s original Wrexham fan.
Ballymore Eustace blow in. Kildare’s original Wrexham fan.
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Ahead of the Fan Advisory Board (FAB) meeting with the Club (Provisionally October) the Trust would like to hear from members 🗣️
Please check your email inboxes to complete a short survey to gather matters for the FAB agenda. ✉️
Please check your email inboxes to complete a short survey to gather matters for the FAB agenda. ✉️
September 19, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Ahead of the Fan Advisory Board (FAB) meeting with the Club (Provisionally October) the Trust would like to hear from members 🗣️
Please check your email inboxes to complete a short survey to gather matters for the FAB agenda. ✉️
Please check your email inboxes to complete a short survey to gather matters for the FAB agenda. ✉️
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After a long period without access to the WST Facebook account we have now regained access thanks to new Trust board member Barry Healy
We will continue to provide updates via member emails, wst.org.uk, on X, Here (Bluesky) & via Facebook once again.
Up the Town!
We will continue to provide updates via member emails, wst.org.uk, on X, Here (Bluesky) & via Facebook once again.
Up the Town!
August 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
After a long period without access to the WST Facebook account we have now regained access thanks to new Trust board member Barry Healy
We will continue to provide updates via member emails, wst.org.uk, on X, Here (Bluesky) & via Facebook once again.
Up the Town!
We will continue to provide updates via member emails, wst.org.uk, on X, Here (Bluesky) & via Facebook once again.
Up the Town!
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But i don't understand why there's no food. Is somebody blocking it? Who would do such things?
July 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
But i don't understand why there's no food. Is somebody blocking it? Who would do such things?
Brilliant day out for families, kids will have a ball and your wallet won’t be rinsed!
www.thejournal.ie/barretstown-...
www.thejournal.ie/barretstown-...
Barretstown urges families to attend its annual Big Picnic this weekend
The Big Picnic is taking place on Sunday at its campus in Ballymore Eustance in Co Kildare.
www.thejournal.ie
July 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Brilliant day out for families, kids will have a ball and your wallet won’t be rinsed!
www.thejournal.ie/barretstown-...
www.thejournal.ie/barretstown-...
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The Charlatans announce new Dev Hynes-produced album 'We Are Love' - listen to the title track www.brooklynvegan.com/the-charlata...
The Charlatans announce new Dev Hynes-produced album, share "We Are Love"
'We Are Love' is The Charlatans 14th album and first in eight years. It's out October 31.
www.brooklynvegan.com
July 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Charlatans announce new Dev Hynes-produced album 'We Are Love' - listen to the title track www.brooklynvegan.com/the-charlata...
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Irish government is blocking these children's visas. #LetThemPlay #GaaPalestine my.uplift.ie/petitions/le... @uplift.ie
Let Them Play
Irish government is blocking these children's visas. #LetThemPlay #GaaPalestine
my.uplift.ie
July 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Irish government is blocking these children's visas. #LetThemPlay #GaaPalestine my.uplift.ie/petitions/le... @uplift.ie
This should be good. Kevin’s documentaries usually are: www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Noraid: ‘They started to run it down from the early 1990s – They said I had an image as an IRA supporter’
New RTÉ documentary tells the story of Republican fundraising in the United States during the Troubles
www.irishtimes.com
July 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
This should be good. Kevin’s documentaries usually are: www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
The broadcaster last provided live coverage of the festival in 2017.
www.thejournal.ie/rte-electric...
www.thejournal.ie/rte-electric...
'An opportunity missed': RTÉ will again not be televising any of Electric Picnic this year
The broadcaster last provided live coverage of the festival in 2017.
www.thejournal.ie
July 3, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The broadcaster last provided live coverage of the festival in 2017.
www.thejournal.ie/rte-electric...
www.thejournal.ie/rte-electric...
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Gerry Adams has condemned as “vindictive and unlawful” the UK government’s plan to block compensation for hundreds of people interned without trial during the Troubles, calling it a political move to rewrite history
jrnl.ie/6751006
jrnl.ie/6751006
Gerry Adams slams 'vindictive' UK government plans to block compensation for illegal internment
Adams said the planned law change only compounds the injustice suffered by those interned during the Troubles.
jrnl.ie
July 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Gerry Adams has condemned as “vindictive and unlawful” the UK government’s plan to block compensation for hundreds of people interned without trial during the Troubles, calling it a political move to rewrite history
jrnl.ie/6751006
jrnl.ie/6751006
Newly restored material from vast archive destroyed in Civil War takes in Anglo-Norman conquest and 1798 rebellion
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Pioneering project releases more lost Irish records spanning 700 years
Newly restored material from vast archive destroyed in Civil War takes in Anglo-Norman conquest and 1798 rebellion
www.irishexaminer.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Newly restored material from vast archive destroyed in Civil War takes in Anglo-Norman conquest and 1798 rebellion
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
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One last push for our #Spotify listeners — please give this a spin and a save, thereby helping us tickle Mr Algorithm (aka Discover Weekly) and improve our chances of funding future projects:
open.spotify.com/track/3RgWzE...
open.spotify.com/track/3RgWzE...
Resistance, Refusal, Ridicule
Fold · Resistance, Refusal, Ridicule · Song · 2025
open.spotify.com
June 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
One last push for our #Spotify listeners — please give this a spin and a save, thereby helping us tickle Mr Algorithm (aka Discover Weekly) and improve our chances of funding future projects:
open.spotify.com/track/3RgWzE...
open.spotify.com/track/3RgWzE...
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41 years ago today
Dead Kennedys live in San Francisco (On Broadways), June 16, 1984
Released 1985 as Dead Kennedys: Live in San Francisco
Re-released on DVD in 2000 as Dead Kennedys: DMPO's On Broadway
#punk #punkrock #deadkennedys #history #punkrockhistory
Dead Kennedys live in San Francisco (On Broadways), June 16, 1984
Released 1985 as Dead Kennedys: Live in San Francisco
Re-released on DVD in 2000 as Dead Kennedys: DMPO's On Broadway
#punk #punkrock #deadkennedys #history #punkrockhistory
June 16, 2025 at 2:14 AM
41 years ago today
Dead Kennedys live in San Francisco (On Broadways), June 16, 1984
Released 1985 as Dead Kennedys: Live in San Francisco
Re-released on DVD in 2000 as Dead Kennedys: DMPO's On Broadway
#punk #punkrock #deadkennedys #history #punkrockhistory
Dead Kennedys live in San Francisco (On Broadways), June 16, 1984
Released 1985 as Dead Kennedys: Live in San Francisco
Re-released on DVD in 2000 as Dead Kennedys: DMPO's On Broadway
#punk #punkrock #deadkennedys #history #punkrockhistory
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The Super Furry Animals' frontman has also released the first track from the forthcoming album - which you can listen to now
Gruff Rhys unveils new album 'Dim Probs' and Welsh tour
Gruff Rhys has announced details of his ninth album – Dim Probs – which is due for release on Rock Action Records on 12th September 2025. The first track from the album – Chwyn Chwyldroadol! – is avai...
nation.cymru
June 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The Super Furry Animals' frontman has also released the first track from the forthcoming album - which you can listen to now
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The smell of victory: boom in classic football shirts shows no sign of fading
The smell of victory: boom in classic football shirts shows no sign of fading
What was once simply a garment that declared your affiliation to a club is now a global business earning millions from collectors of vintage kits
www.theguardian.com
June 8, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The smell of victory: boom in classic football shirts shows no sign of fading
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Cate Le Bon announces new album ‘Michelangelo Dying’ and unveils lead single 'Heaven Is No Feeling': The singer has shared details of her seventh studio album which will arrive on 26th September.
Cate Le Bon announces new album ‘Michelangelo Dying’ and unveils lead single ‘Heaven Is No Feeling’
The singer has shared details of her seventh studio album which will arrive on 26th September.
diymag.com
June 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Cate Le Bon announces new album ‘Michelangelo Dying’ and unveils lead single 'Heaven Is No Feeling': The singer has shared details of her seventh studio album which will arrive on 26th September.
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Today in @thetimes.com - back to beer styles with a look at pale ale. Truly six of my favourite beers here. Please do click! www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...
Six of the best pale ales — tried and tasted by our expert
As Seventies favourite Double Diamond makes a comeback, our critic shares his pick of the current crop of pale ales
www.thetimes.com
May 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Today in @thetimes.com - back to beer styles with a look at pale ale. Truly six of my favourite beers here. Please do click! www.thetimes.com/life-style/f...
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NEW TIME: 9-12 TONIGHT on BBC Radio Wales / BBC Introducing...
.Evrah Rose talks about her exceptional new album 'Link In Bio'
.Eclectic range of new music from all over Wales and across the sonic spectrum
WhatsApp 03700 100 110 / txt 8 10 12
Diolch o galon am wrando / thanks for listening.
.Evrah Rose talks about her exceptional new album 'Link In Bio'
.Eclectic range of new music from all over Wales and across the sonic spectrum
WhatsApp 03700 100 110 / txt 8 10 12
Diolch o galon am wrando / thanks for listening.
May 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
NEW TIME: 9-12 TONIGHT on BBC Radio Wales / BBC Introducing...
.Evrah Rose talks about her exceptional new album 'Link In Bio'
.Eclectic range of new music from all over Wales and across the sonic spectrum
WhatsApp 03700 100 110 / txt 8 10 12
Diolch o galon am wrando / thanks for listening.
.Evrah Rose talks about her exceptional new album 'Link In Bio'
.Eclectic range of new music from all over Wales and across the sonic spectrum
WhatsApp 03700 100 110 / txt 8 10 12
Diolch o galon am wrando / thanks for listening.
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621 diff songs/ 804 Total. 415 Artists in 20 shows since 1st, Jan '25 (~Songs per:40, Unique artists per:21) Welsh:96% Cymraeg:16% (feat. lyrics in Welsh); Source: Uploader:40%, Direct:10%, Bought:16%, Plugger:31%, Commission:2%
May 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
621 diff songs/ 804 Total. 415 Artists in 20 shows since 1st, Jan '25 (~Songs per:40, Unique artists per:21) Welsh:96% Cymraeg:16% (feat. lyrics in Welsh); Source: Uploader:40%, Direct:10%, Bought:16%, Plugger:31%, Commission:2%
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A new series of engagement surveys launch today titled “A view from the stands” to explore fan experiences of supporting the club
Get involved & have your say ⬇️
wst.org.uk?p=1972
Get involved & have your say ⬇️
wst.org.uk?p=1972
Introducing a view from the stands
The Trust is beginning a new series of engagement surveys, titled 'View from the stands' to explore fan experiences of supporting the club. These will help shape how the board engages with the club an...
wst.org.uk
May 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A new series of engagement surveys launch today titled “A view from the stands” to explore fan experiences of supporting the club
Get involved & have your say ⬇️
wst.org.uk?p=1972
Get involved & have your say ⬇️
wst.org.uk?p=1972
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Gwnewch cais i chwarae: Apply to play! We've partnered with the good people at @amplead.bsky.social for FOCUS Wales 2026 artist applications! Artist applications are open to artists worldwide, of all genres! For more info and to apply visit focuswales.com/music 🎪 Deadline to apply is 1st November ⏳
May 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Gwnewch cais i chwarae: Apply to play! We've partnered with the good people at @amplead.bsky.social for FOCUS Wales 2026 artist applications! Artist applications are open to artists worldwide, of all genres! For more info and to apply visit focuswales.com/music 🎪 Deadline to apply is 1st November ⏳
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Something I think about a LOT - where's the arts show on RTE Television that we're crying out for? It's not for want of content, people pitching, or audience interest... (though the show will HAVE to be on earlier than 11.15pm!) www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
It’s a shame that RTÉ doesn’t have a TV show covering the Irish arts scene
There’s a gap in the schedules where an overview of Ireland’s cultural scene should be. Here’s how I’d fill it
www.thetimes.com
May 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Something I think about a LOT - where's the arts show on RTE Television that we're crying out for? It's not for want of content, people pitching, or audience interest... (though the show will HAVE to be on earlier than 11.15pm!) www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...