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Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

Does anyone know if there is legislation re street furniture blocking paths? How much room should be left for pedestrians? #Ireland #SpéirGhorm

Streetview of a road and footpath. There are bench tables and chairs on the path with metal barriers between them and the road.

July 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

There was a post going around that a Romanian man attacked a girl in W Donegal. No proof but willingly shared & calls that a Ballymena was needed (from SF supporters no less) This has now morphed into Donegal Parents Against Replacement Migration. Photo says Grand Theft Letterkenya. #SpéirGhorm

Racist Facebook page for "Donegal Parents Against Replacement Migration." Photo appears to be from Grand Theft Auto but instead says Grand Theft Letterkenya

June 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

First time harvest from our strawberry plants! Can't wait to try them....

Red, freshly picked strawberries from my garden.

June 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

I do love some bog cotton bopping their heads in the breeze 💓

Green lawn with a large patch of white bog cotton. In the distance, there is a corner of a building and a brick wall. In the far background you can see a low hill

May 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

Just when you think there are no more levels of shite that can be dredged up the Daily Fail goes 1 more level down. "Justice Department official threatens 'elder abuse' charges against Jill Biden as Joe cancer 'cover-up' plunges ex-First Lady into crisis" www.dailymail.co.uk/home/index.h...

Headline from the Daily Mail rag with photos of Joe and Dr Jill Biden "Justice Department official threatens 'elder abuse' charges against Jill Biden as Joe cancer 'cover-up' plunges ex-First Lady into crisis"

May 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

#Together #HumanRights #LGBTQ+ Side by side we will stand together against the pathetic haters of this world. #IDAHOBIT2025

Multicoloured writing against a black background. International Day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia #IDAHOBIT2025 gcn

May 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

"Clonmel Concerned Residents" sharing these types of posts which are riling people up. Again shared without anyone asking any questions or any proof. #Ireland #SpéirGhorm

Google search results showing posts on Facebook saying the following:
Only getting worse , tried to stab a baby 😳😳🥺💔🇮🇪💔
Facebook · Clonmel Concerned Residents
Breaking news this scumbag tried to stab a baby even when her mother standing with her

May 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

Any1 fancy a hotel in Donegal? The Property Formerly known as "The Viking Hotel"
Campbells Auctioneers in Partnership with Iamsold will be listing this property for auction.
Starting Bids €475,000.00
Register your interest today
074 95 21020
info@campbells.ie
www.campbells.ie
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm

Photo of a white building with a banner on top saying "Coming Soon" and a sign saying "For Sale, 14 Bedroom Hotel with bar and restaurant with the name of the auctioneer 'Campbells' and their phone number 074 9521020.

May 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

From Arnolds Hotel, Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal:
International Nurses Day
This Sunday, 12th May, for one day only, we’re offering a special discount on overnight stays at Arnolds Hotel exclusively for nurses.
Book on May 12th | Stay anytime in May or June
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm

Arnolds Hotel
Happy International Nurses Day – You Deserve a Break!

To the nurses who go above and beyond every day – we see you, we appreciate you, and we want to thank you.

This Sunday, 12th May, for one day only, we’re offering a special discount on overnight stays at Arnolds Hotel exclusively for nurses. Whether it’s a peaceful solo escape, a relaxing break with loved ones, or a well-earned adventure by the sea, let us help you recharge.
15% saving on all room types
Book on May 12th | Stay anytime in May or June
Dunfanaghy, Donegal – your coastal getaway awaits
Use code NURSES15 when booking online or call us directly.

Book now: 074 9136208

Thank you for everything you do – now it’s your turn to be looked after

May 12, 2025 at 8:27 AM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

The irony of it. Irish, living as a foreigner in another country, giving out about foreigners coming to Ireland. #Ireland #SpéirGhorm

Screen shot from Facebook. Person A said "People in inishowen should stand up together what in under God would 190 foreign men who can’t work do in Ballyliffen what the purpose in it ? There has to be an agenda
Please everyone for this please get together that’s the way things get done is pulling together on this , thanks Greg and Highland for making everyone aware what’s happening at home regards" Person B replied "there's a community meeting tomorrow evening, everyone is welcome 🙌" Person A then wrote " I live in Sydney but from home originally"

May 8, 2025 at 10:27 AM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

Love this by @pizzacakecomic.bsky.social
So apt!

Comic drawing signed by @pizzacakecomic. Shows a caricature of JK Rowling smoking a thin cigar with a glass in her hand. Title says " Harry Potter and the Transphobic Hag"

April 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

META- "we want you to know that we'll use public information...from accounts of people 18 years or older. This includes all of the public information you’ve shared on Meta Products since you created your account.""You have the right to object" They've provided a link in the email to object.

Email from META "We’re always improving AI at Meta. AI at Meta is our collection of generative AI features and experiences, like Meta AI and AI Creative Tools, along with the models that power them. It also includes making models available through an open platform to support researchers, developers and others in the AI community.

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April 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

I wish people would remember this brave woman and stop glorifying a rapist. How would people like if they, or someone they know, was raped and twats thought their rapist should be president? Or people they know say that the bollox speaks for them? #Ireland #SpéirGhorm

Picture of Nikita Hand at a press conference with Nikita Hand wins rape civil action against McGregor written on it.

April 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

This is now the shite being shared on facebook. This same person stood for local election in Donegal. The person who reshared it owns a pub in Ramelton - do they even think? A list should be made on every anti LGBTQ+ business owner out there. #Ireland #SpéirGhorm

Facebook screenshot. Kim McMenamim posted "Unbelievable the persecution this man went through, he just did not stand up for his own rights, but he was actually representing and standing up for everybody's rights, for your rights and for mine.
Enoch Burke is a legend!!!!!!!!!
I think the judge is wrong, he will be seeing Enoch Burke again he will be held accountable.
Look how fast they have all backtracked since the Trump victory in America.
Ohh how the mighty are going to fall and be held accountable for their actions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are winning!!!!!!! the truth always prevails!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share!!!!
Coolock Stands Stronger Lawyers For Justice Ireland @followers @highlight Éire Rise UP Athlone Says NO. Athlone Stands Together WAKE UP IRELAND.. end the tyranny now Off-Grid Ireland Ireland Says No Donald J. Trump Eva Vlaardingerbroek"
The post also has a youtube video attached which I have not shared.

April 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

Ah shucks, I guess we've annoyed the Daily Fail. The comments are very anti Irish/ anti Ireland. It's great all the same that we have such a leading, highly educated, economist like Rapist McGregor #Ireland #SpéirGhorm

Daily Mail headline "Ireland faces Trump tariffs hammer blow as Conor McGregor leads calls for his country to LEAVE the EU" with picture of Trump and McGregor

April 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

The Daily Fail. Hmmm, a true falling out or a wee pretend one?

Daily Mail headline accompanied with photo of trump and elon musk
Elon Musk dramatically steps down from White House role in
shock move after Trump expressed private doubts

ELON, YOU'RE FIRED!
President Donald Trump has told his Cabinet and inner circle that Elon Musk is stepping back from his government role. The Tesla and Space X founder will soon be returning to the
business world, Politico reported, in a move that rattled the stock market and caused shock waves in Washington. It was a joint decision between the two men and Trump said he
emains happy with Musk's work with the Department of Government Efficiency. But Musk has become a controversial figure due to his slash and burn style of cutting down the
federal government. He also just sank $20 million into Wisconsin's Supreme Court race only to have his candidate lose. And stock in Tesla has dropped sharply with sales down and
car lots being set on fire.

April 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

This attitude against women's teams and sports bugs the bejaysus out of me.

Text reads "One thing annoying me lately is tv radio presenters calling the women's 6 nations " the 6 nations", as if they're both the same.
I mean the ladies football all Ireland final is not called " the all ireland final". It's very definitely emphasised as the women's football final"

March 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Eils_G 📎

@eils1.bsky.social

Go away!! Please! He's popping up all over the place....more than ever ☹️It's slow death by multiple reels!! And it can't be blocked 😢 #Ireland #SpéirGhorm