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Conán de Paor ☘️
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Irish, Dad, quirky, farty ... Kind of a nerd 🤓 🇮🇪 🔭🏉🧙🏽‍♂️📚✍🏽
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As the #WinterSolstice approaches, we honour the wisdom of the old ways. 🌑

Our ancestors believed in reflection during the dark months, calling on The Cailleach, the veiled goddess of winter, who shapes the land with her staff and guards the threshold of renewal. ✨

#CelticMythology
As the longest nights approach, we honor the wisdom of the old ways. 🌑 Our ancestors believed in the power of reflection during the dark months, calling on The Cailleach, the veiled goddess of winter, who shapes the land with her staff and guards the threshold of renewal.
December 6, 2024 at 3:44 PM
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Just learned about the old Cuala Press #Christmas cards—arts and crafts meets Irish Revival vibes ☘️

Hand-drawn, printed by Yeats sisters, all very For the Cause.

Theres Holy Mary herself, doing a bit of one-handed ironing. Iconic.

via @tcddublin.bsky.social #CulturalHeritage

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Just learned about the old Cuala Press Christmas cards—arts and crafts meets Irish Revival vibes. Hand-drawn, printed by Yeats sisters, all very For the Cause. Theres Holy Mary herself, doing a bit of one-handed ironing. Iconic.
December 5, 2024 at 3:41 PM
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I think Supermacs are overestimating my ability to play #basketball with my empties 🏀🥤

#Ireland #morketing
I think Supermacs are overestimating my ability to play #basketball with my empties 🏀🥤
November 22, 2024 at 8:35 PM
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As we prepare for #StormBert in #Ireland, Étaín’s myth feels resonant.

Torn by winds of jealousy & reborn after centuries of transformation, her story mirrors the resilience we need to endure modern tempests ... whether of war, weather, or indeed the heart. 🦋

#IrishMythology #Étaín #WindsOfChange
As we prepare for #StormBert in #Ireland, Étaín’s myth feels resonant. Torn by winds of jealousy and reborn after centuries of transformation, her story mirrors the resilience we need to endure modern tempests—whether of war, weather, or the heart.
November 22, 2024 at 3:25 PM
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In Irish Mythology, the Dagda, known as the "Good God" was a master of weather and the seasons.

As #Ireland faces snow and ice warnings today, its a good reminder of the #Celtic belief in deities controlling the elements. ❄️

#IrishMythology #MightyAltogether #StaySafe #DontMakeUnecessaryJourneys 😉
In Irish Mythology, the Dagda, known as the "Good God," was a master of weather and seasons. As Ireland faces snow and ice warnings today, its a reminder of the ancient belief in deities controlling the elements.
November 20, 2024 at 2:43 PM
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Love the detail - the gravel is deadly!
nlireland.bsky.social National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · Nov 19
🎄🧑‍🎄 Stock up on chocolate. Warm the mulled wine. And send word to summon Mariah Carey from her slumber.

❄️ ⛄ Because it's tiiimmmeeeee ...
A festive LEGO display depicting the National Library of Ireland adorned with Christmas decorations. The intricate model features LEGO Christmas trees, vibrant festive scenes with mini LEGO people enjoying the holiday spirit, and a charming Santa Claus figure with his LEGO reindeer poised as if ready to take off. The iconic architecture of the library is beautifully rendered in LEGO bricks. A festive LEGO display depicting the National Library of Ireland adorned with Christmas decorations. The intricate model features LEGO Christmas trees, vibrant festive scenes with mini LEGO people enjoying the holiday spirit, and a charming Santa Claus figure with his LEGO reindeer poised as if ready to take off. The iconic architecture of the library is beautifully rendered in LEGO bricks. A festive LEGO display depicting the National Library of Ireland adorned with Christmas decorations. The intricate model features LEGO Christmas trees, vibrant festive scenes with mini LEGO people enjoying the holiday spirit, and a charming Santa Claus figure with his LEGO reindeer poised as if ready to take off. The iconic architecture of the library is beautifully rendered in LEGO bricks. A festive LEGO display depicting the National Library of Ireland adorned with Christmas decorations. The intricate model features LEGO Christmas trees, vibrant festive scenes with mini LEGO people enjoying the holiday spirit, and a charming Santa Claus figure with his LEGO reindeer poised as if ready to take off. The iconic architecture of the library is beautifully rendered in LEGO bricks.
November 19, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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Boann: #Celtic Goddess of the River and the Stars ✨☘️

Guardian of the sacred River Boyne, her mysteries flow from earth to the heavens.

Irish mythology whispers of Bealach na Bó Finne (the Way of the White Cow), the Milky Way, as her celestial path.

#MilkyWay #CosmicConnections #CelticLegends
Boann: #Celtic Goddess of the River and the Stars
November 19, 2024 at 3:50 PM
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shonak.bsky.social Shona Kinsella @shonak.bsky.social · Nov 18
It’s Book Week Scotland and to celebrate, I’m giving away a signed hardback copy of The Heart of Winter, my reimagining of a Scottish myth about the seasons and the gods who embody them. Like and repost to enter, winner will be selected at random on Friday, 22nd Nov. Open worldwide
Cover of The Heart of Winter by Shona Kinsella. A woman with long, plaited red hair stands with her back to the viewer, between 2 mountains. She wears a long, green tartan skirt. Flowers and vines grow around her, from her, through melting snow. She stands above a triskele
November 18, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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That picture of the inside of a penguin's mouth is disturbing. It's like nature made a bird with the interior design of a haunted blender 🐧🌀 😱 Pure #NightmareFuel

#PenguinFacts #Funny #DidYouKnow
November 18, 2024 at 3:27 PM
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And does that mean I now have my own server and pet acylotal? Yes, yes it does

#DontJudge #MinecraftDad
November 18, 2024 at 2:01 PM
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Dublin resident, Mr. Declan O'Connor has declared Dublin Airport a ferret-free zone – on the grounds of outrageous species-ism.

Read it first in The Craic Chronicle! 🖊️

#Satire #IrishHumor #FerretKing #CraicChronicle
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November 18, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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Greetings from the #EmeraldIsle

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#Genealogy Bluesky.

Years researching: 20+ years
Hobbyist or pro: A hobbyist with qualifications
Fun fact/Wildest discovery: 1798 Rebellion links, Titanic close shave
My niche/s: Irish BMD
marksology.bsky.social Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Nov 17
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#Genealogy Bluesky.

Years researching: 20 years
Hobbyist or pro: Semi pro
Fun fact/Wildest discovery: My 2G uncle pimped out his step daughter and went to prison
My niche/s: Newspaper Research
November 18, 2024 at 9:35 AM
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Posting on Blue Sky feels like being the first to arrive at a house party.

Is it cool yet? Imma just hang out near the snacks.

#NewAppWhoDis #SocialMediaFeels #PartyVibes
November 17, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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Southern Cross constellation against the #MilkyWay

#astro #astrophotography #NewZealand
Southern Cross constellation
November 17, 2024 at 11:25 AM