Conor Ryan 🇮🇪 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 🦆
@conorryan1.bsky.social
Skeptic, Posts & derangement my own, Mad fracking atheist (in spirit of Battlestar Galactica) He/Him
Not the RTE Journo that is https://bsky.app/profile/conorryan.bsky.social (I think 🤔)
Not the RTE Journo that is https://bsky.app/profile/conorryan.bsky.social (I think 🤔)
If what was going on in the USA was going on in Ireland or UK or France Germany Belgium Netherlands etc
There would not be 100s protesting
not 1000s
not 100000
But hundred of thousands and millions depending on country size
Why is the population of the USA so docile?
There would not be 100s protesting
not 1000s
not 100000
But hundred of thousands and millions depending on country size
Why is the population of the USA so docile?
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If what was going on in the USA was going on in Ireland or UK or France Germany Belgium Netherlands etc
There would not be 100s protesting
not 1000s
not 100000
But hundred of thousands and millions depending on country size
Why is the population of the USA so docile?
There would not be 100s protesting
not 1000s
not 100000
But hundred of thousands and millions depending on country size
Why is the population of the USA so docile?
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Just had a lovely woman in our shop in Donegal, searching for her lost twin sister. Appreciate it if my Irish followers would retweet this. Thank you.
November 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Just had a lovely woman in our shop in Donegal, searching for her lost twin sister. Appreciate it if my Irish followers would retweet this. Thank you.
If Sinn Fein decide to go the anti migrant route aping the far right they can kiss any chance of a Left Alliance giving them the reins of power.
October 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
If Sinn Fein decide to go the anti migrant route aping the far right they can kiss any chance of a Left Alliance giving them the reins of power.
One has to ask, and I do this really hoping the answer in no, if the reason the Gardaí go "soft" on the racists and fash is that many in the force have a similar outlook?
Because if any other section of our society behaved like this then I know what the resulting Garda action would be.
Because if any other section of our society behaved like this then I know what the resulting Garda action would be.
October 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
One has to ask, and I do this really hoping the answer in no, if the reason the Gardaí go "soft" on the racists and fash is that many in the force have a similar outlook?
Because if any other section of our society behaved like this then I know what the resulting Garda action would be.
Because if any other section of our society behaved like this then I know what the resulting Garda action would be.
The UK is heading full steam ahead to having a fascist as the next PM. Starmer is useless, by design, and British Labour have a fox running the hen house. The sooner he is booted the better.
So sad to see UK Labour descend to this.
I cannot understand why they cannot see where this is leading to.
So sad to see UK Labour descend to this.
I cannot understand why they cannot see where this is leading to.
September 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The UK is heading full steam ahead to having a fascist as the next PM. Starmer is useless, by design, and British Labour have a fox running the hen house. The sooner he is booted the better.
So sad to see UK Labour descend to this.
I cannot understand why they cannot see where this is leading to.
So sad to see UK Labour descend to this.
I cannot understand why they cannot see where this is leading to.
🚨 The EU is trying to quietly weaken nature laws during summer break. We need to stop this. Don't let them destroy our forests, rivers & wildlife in silence. #HandsOffNature birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/adv...
Hands Off Nature - BirdWatch Ireland
Tell politicians how important nature is to you and stop the EU from tearing up the laws that protect birds and nature.
birdwatchireland.ie
September 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🚨 The EU is trying to quietly weaken nature laws during summer break. We need to stop this. Don't let them destroy our forests, rivers & wildlife in silence. #HandsOffNature birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/adv...
The British Labour Party is no longer a left party. It is no longer a centre left party or even a centre party. It is not even a centre right party.
It is clearly a right wing party slightly to the left of the Conservatives.
IMHO my party @labourpartyireland.bsky.social should cut ties with them.
It is clearly a right wing party slightly to the left of the Conservatives.
IMHO my party @labourpartyireland.bsky.social should cut ties with them.
September 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The British Labour Party is no longer a left party. It is no longer a centre left party or even a centre party. It is not even a centre right party.
It is clearly a right wing party slightly to the left of the Conservatives.
IMHO my party @labourpartyireland.bsky.social should cut ties with them.
It is clearly a right wing party slightly to the left of the Conservatives.
IMHO my party @labourpartyireland.bsky.social should cut ties with them.
Absolutely loved this show and listened to it via Spodify. By the time I found it I had, and still have, a lot of back episodes to catch up on. Thanks Melvyn
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
Melvyn Bragg decides to step down from presenting In Our Time
After 26 years on the programme, the legendary presenter bids farewell to the series
www.bbc.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Absolutely loved this show and listened to it via Spodify. By the time I found it I had, and still have, a lot of back episodes to catch up on. Thanks Melvyn
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
If I was the Met Chief of Police I would be furious at the UK Government for putting them in the position of arresting clearly non violent and peaceful protesters... The UK has gone nuts
August 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
If I was the Met Chief of Police I would be furious at the UK Government for putting them in the position of arresting clearly non violent and peaceful protesters... The UK has gone nuts
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu Maybe we in the EU should just be honest and request the annihilation of the Gaza population and annexation of the West Bank. As these are the natural consequences of policies you seem to support. Be honest and own it.
Oh, you shame me, as a European btw
Oh, you shame me, as a European btw
August 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu Maybe we in the EU should just be honest and request the annihilation of the Gaza population and annexation of the West Bank. As these are the natural consequences of policies you seem to support. Be honest and own it.
Oh, you shame me, as a European btw
Oh, you shame me, as a European btw
Von der Leyen is a disgrace and should be, along with her band of Quislings, shown the door.
She makes me ashamed to be pro EU. And this is very sad for me.
To be honest this was clear with her support of the genocide but is clear to even those who support that war crime now also
She makes me ashamed to be pro EU. And this is very sad for me.
To be honest this was clear with her support of the genocide but is clear to even those who support that war crime now also
July 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Von der Leyen is a disgrace and should be, along with her band of Quislings, shown the door.
She makes me ashamed to be pro EU. And this is very sad for me.
To be honest this was clear with her support of the genocide but is clear to even those who support that war crime now also
She makes me ashamed to be pro EU. And this is very sad for me.
To be honest this was clear with her support of the genocide but is clear to even those who support that war crime now also
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The British Labour Party is no longer fit to use Labour Party in its name. May I suggest as an alternative "New Party - The New & Nastier Party" (yes I meant the historical reference)
July 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The British Labour Party is no longer fit to use Labour Party in its name. May I suggest as an alternative "New Party - The New & Nastier Party" (yes I meant the historical reference)
Just saw the trailer for #ProjectHailMary I can't wait to see the dramatisation of this book 😀
July 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Just saw the trailer for #ProjectHailMary I can't wait to see the dramatisation of this book 😀
So the leadership of the EU @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and @kajakallas.bsky.social are starting the process of turning this staunch supporter of prior EU values into an opponent of what they espouse are now EU values. ie supporting genocide and war crimes. Count me out.
June 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
So the leadership of the EU @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and @kajakallas.bsky.social are starting the process of turning this staunch supporter of prior EU values into an opponent of what they espouse are now EU values. ie supporting genocide and war crimes. Count me out.
Started "reading" again, by audio books
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Am listening to in the car. Wonderful book and very sciency MP3 disc from @waterfordlibraries.bsky.social
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky, such a deep book that has me pondering what is civilisation. sourced on borrowbox
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Am listening to in the car. Wonderful book and very sciency MP3 disc from @waterfordlibraries.bsky.social
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky, such a deep book that has me pondering what is civilisation. sourced on borrowbox
April 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Started "reading" again, by audio books
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Am listening to in the car. Wonderful book and very sciency MP3 disc from @waterfordlibraries.bsky.social
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky, such a deep book that has me pondering what is civilisation. sourced on borrowbox
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Am listening to in the car. Wonderful book and very sciency MP3 disc from @waterfordlibraries.bsky.social
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky, such a deep book that has me pondering what is civilisation. sourced on borrowbox
Just wondering if there is a birding group around Waterford (east) that accepts novices to tag along when I can find time 🙃 #Irishbirding
April 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Just wondering if there is a birding group around Waterford (east) that accepts novices to tag along when I can find time 🙃 #Irishbirding
Went for a nice walk around Waterford Nature Park Merlin bird app running... here is a list of the results.
Wren
Chiffchaff
Willow Warbler
Dunnock
Robin
Blue Tit
Goldfinch
Goldcrest
Collared Dove
Wood Pigeon
Great Tit
Linnet
Blackbird
Not bad for a 20 minute stroll
#IrishBirding
Wren
Chiffchaff
Willow Warbler
Dunnock
Robin
Blue Tit
Goldfinch
Goldcrest
Collared Dove
Wood Pigeon
Great Tit
Linnet
Blackbird
Not bad for a 20 minute stroll
#IrishBirding
April 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Went for a nice walk around Waterford Nature Park Merlin bird app running... here is a list of the results.
Wren
Chiffchaff
Willow Warbler
Dunnock
Robin
Blue Tit
Goldfinch
Goldcrest
Collared Dove
Wood Pigeon
Great Tit
Linnet
Blackbird
Not bad for a 20 minute stroll
#IrishBirding
Wren
Chiffchaff
Willow Warbler
Dunnock
Robin
Blue Tit
Goldfinch
Goldcrest
Collared Dove
Wood Pigeon
Great Tit
Linnet
Blackbird
Not bad for a 20 minute stroll
#IrishBirding
Part of me hopes those who voted for that facist in the USA lose everything. My concern is for those who didn't and us in the rest of the world.
But GOP voters in the USA ... 🔥
But GOP voters in the USA ... 🔥
April 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Part of me hopes those who voted for that facist in the USA lose everything. My concern is for those who didn't and us in the rest of the world.
But GOP voters in the USA ... 🔥
But GOP voters in the USA ... 🔥
For the week that's in it
Not my image... stole it from somewhere but can't remember who to credit.
Not my image... stole it from somewhere but can't remember who to credit.
February 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
For the week that's in it
Not my image... stole it from somewhere but can't remember who to credit.
Not my image... stole it from somewhere but can't remember who to credit.
Do your thing #speirgorm
Here's something that takes seconds and could have actual positive outcomes.
There is an official 'citizen's petition' system in the EU. There's one open at the moment to ban conversion therapy for LGBT+ people in the EU.
Ireland can be 1 of the 7 nations needed
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
There is an official 'citizen's petition' system in the EU. There's one open at the moment to ban conversion therapy for LGBT+ people in the EU.
Ireland can be 1 of the 7 nations needed
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
February 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Do your thing #speirgorm
I know I don't post much... but like to read news events updating in real time like old Twitter. But also, I not only like to read posts I agree with but ones that challenge my opinions. However, it is just so much better that they are not filled with hate and bile interspersed with ad after ad.
December 3, 2024 at 4:18 PM
I know I don't post much... but like to read news events updating in real time like old Twitter. But also, I not only like to read posts I agree with but ones that challenge my opinions. However, it is just so much better that they are not filled with hate and bile interspersed with ad after ad.
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I still cannot believe that my little book took Irish Biography of the Year. I cannot reply to all of the messages but please know that I see and appreciate every one of them. Now I just hope that the messages in my book spread far and wide and that they can act as seeds of change. Up nature!
November 30, 2024 at 9:24 AM
I still cannot believe that my little book took Irish Biography of the Year. I cannot reply to all of the messages but please know that I see and appreciate every one of them. Now I just hope that the messages in my book spread far and wide and that they can act as seeds of change. Up nature!
After posting the Merlin app link I was thinking a thread of useful apps would be helpful here, so using the tag #usefulapps
I'll start with play.google.com/store/apps/d...
I'll start with play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab - Apps on Google Play
What’s that bird? Just answer 5 questions, snap a photo, or record its song!
play.google.com
November 16, 2024 at 2:43 PM
After posting the Merlin app link I was thinking a thread of useful apps would be helpful here, so using the tag #usefulapps
I'll start with play.google.com/store/apps/d...
I'll start with play.google.com/store/apps/d...
For those with a passing interest of what birds are singing/chirping in your garden this is a wonderful app.
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab - Apps on Google Play
What’s that bird? Just answer 5 questions, snap a photo, or record its song!
play.google.com
November 16, 2024 at 11:06 AM
For those with a passing interest of what birds are singing/chirping in your garden this is a wonderful app.
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...