John Stephens
@drjohndublin.bsky.social
Beers (Beoir.org), Biodiversity, Birdwatching (Birdwatch Ireland), LUFC.
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There's a bill to ban hunting foxes with packs of dogs coming before the dail on Dec 17th.
Fuck 'rural pursuits' sign and share and contact your FF, FG, and SF TDs and tell them to support the ban my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe...
Fuck 'rural pursuits' sign and share and contact your FF, FG, and SF TDs and tell them to support the ban my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe...
Petition to Ban Fox Hunting in Ireland
Can you support this campaign to bring in legislation banning the hunting of foxes using packs of dogs and horses?
my.uplift.ie
November 17, 2025 at 10:35 AM
There's a bill to ban hunting foxes with packs of dogs coming before the dail on Dec 17th.
Fuck 'rural pursuits' sign and share and contact your FF, FG, and SF TDs and tell them to support the ban my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe...
Fuck 'rural pursuits' sign and share and contact your FF, FG, and SF TDs and tell them to support the ban my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe...
I've just finished watching Black Doves on Netflix. What a load of shite.
November 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I've just finished watching Black Doves on Netflix. What a load of shite.
Hallgrimsson: "they wasted their own time. It was kind of funny" 😃
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hallgrimsson: "they wasted their own time. It was kind of funny" 😃
What a week for this guy!
Build a statue of Troy Parrott!!! 🦜 #coybig
November 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
What a week for this guy!
Just for once, things went our way. After all the time wasting. Just for you, Mr Orban! ⚽️⚽️⚽️
November 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Just for once, things went our way. After all the time wasting. Just for you, Mr Orban! ⚽️⚽️⚽️
We will have the usual hand-wringing now, but still limited ambition to enforce or reduce speed limits.
#Breaking Five young people have died and three others have been injured in a road crash in Dundalk in Co Louth
Five young people dead, three injured in Dundalk crash
Five young people have died and three others have been injured in a road crash in Dundalk in Co Louth.
www.rte.ie
November 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
We will have the usual hand-wringing now, but still limited ambition to enforce or reduce speed limits.
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Bring a new toy or donate €20+ online, then pop into the brewery with proof.
We’ll say thanks with a 12-pack of beer.
You’ll help make Christmas a little brighter for local kids.
We’ll say thanks with a 12-pack of beer.
You’ll help make Christmas a little brighter for local kids.
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Bring a new toy or donate €20+ online, then pop into the brewery with proof.
We’ll say thanks with a 12-pack of beer.
You’ll help make Christmas a little brighter for local kids.
We’ll say thanks with a 12-pack of beer.
You’ll help make Christmas a little brighter for local kids.
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Grainger’s on Talbot Street have Dark Arts back on tap! They’ve also got at least one of these old school Trouble glasses.
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Grainger’s on Talbot Street have Dark Arts back on tap! They’ve also got at least one of these old school Trouble glasses.
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"Starter homes" only exist if you view houses as financial investments and nothing else
To everyone else they are just "homes"
To everyone else they are just "homes"
November 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"Starter homes" only exist if you view houses as financial investments and nothing else
To everyone else they are just "homes"
To everyone else they are just "homes"
November 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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In Memory of the founder of Manhattan Peanuts,
"It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our founder Donal O’Neill, ‘Mr Manhattan’, who passed away today the 29th October 2025 peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 92,".
"It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our founder Donal O’Neill, ‘Mr Manhattan’, who passed away today the 29th October 2025 peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 92,".
November 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In Memory of the founder of Manhattan Peanuts,
"It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our founder Donal O’Neill, ‘Mr Manhattan’, who passed away today the 29th October 2025 peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 92,".
"It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our founder Donal O’Neill, ‘Mr Manhattan’, who passed away today the 29th October 2025 peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 92,".
Congratulations to President Connolly, the 10th President of the Republic. I've overlapped with 9 of them (so far!).
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Congratulations to President Connolly, the 10th President of the Republic. I've overlapped with 9 of them (so far!).
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So proud of my father for all the passion, courage,care and vision he brought to the last 14 years as President of Ireland. Both my parents have always been driven by a deep wide love for Ireland & the world, for people, planet & possibilities. Looking forward to their next chapter! #Grá #spiergirm
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 AM
So proud of my father for all the passion, courage,care and vision he brought to the last 14 years as President of Ireland. Both my parents have always been driven by a deep wide love for Ireland & the world, for people, planet & possibilities. Looking forward to their next chapter! #Grá #spiergirm
Customs House, Dublin, in the setting sun
November 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Customs House, Dublin, in the setting sun
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President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina are preparing to leave Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening as his term comes to an end.
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina are preparing to leave Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening as his term comes to an end.
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
No visit to east Belfast is complete without a visit to Boundary!
November 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
No visit to east Belfast is complete without a visit to Boundary!
Right. @belfastbeerfestival.co.uk is happening for me!
November 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Right. @belfastbeerfestival.co.uk is happening for me!
Coffee and a free croissant in Trait, Belfast!
November 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Coffee and a free croissant in Trait, Belfast!
My carriage awaits.
November 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
My carriage awaits.
I've not seen Cleary's pub from this angle before. Nice building!
November 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
I've not seen Cleary's pub from this angle before. Nice building!
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Last year I wrote a piece on why the Belfast Beer & Cider Festival matters and why you should attend. It's back. It's on right now. I'm pouring beers. Come say hello.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Last year I wrote a piece on why the Belfast Beer & Cider Festival matters and why you should attend. It's back. It's on right now. I'm pouring beers. Come say hello.
quareswally.com/2024/11/21/w...
quareswally.com/2024/11/21/w...