Finian Murphy
@finianmurphy.bsky.social
Dubliner, Public Researcher
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"We believe it is of the utmost importance that we continue to be visibly queer."
Thanks to Lucina and Krystal for their time.
The brazen nature of the attack is very worrying and highlights the dangers many queer people in Ireland face today. This is not ok.
Thanks to Lucina and Krystal for their time.
The brazen nature of the attack is very worrying and highlights the dangers many queer people in Ireland face today. This is not ok.
Gardaí investigating assault on drag queens in Cork city
Gardaí investigating assault on drag queens in Cork city
‘It’s not the first time I’ve been hit ... it’s the first time I’ve had video evidence’, says Lucina Schynning
www.irishtimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"We believe it is of the utmost importance that we continue to be visibly queer."
Thanks to Lucina and Krystal for their time.
The brazen nature of the attack is very worrying and highlights the dangers many queer people in Ireland face today. This is not ok.
Thanks to Lucina and Krystal for their time.
The brazen nature of the attack is very worrying and highlights the dangers many queer people in Ireland face today. This is not ok.
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It’s official - highest percentage AND highest absolute number of votes in the history of the presidency
More than Dev, more than Michael D.
#Aras25
More than Dev, more than Michael D.
#Aras25
October 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
It’s official - highest percentage AND highest absolute number of votes in the history of the presidency
More than Dev, more than Michael D.
#Aras25
More than Dev, more than Michael D.
#Aras25
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I'm actually sort of excited to see all the different ways in which the people who are paid enormous money to analyse the landscape of Irish politics are about to get this all wrong.
October 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I'm actually sort of excited to see all the different ways in which the people who are paid enormous money to analyse the landscape of Irish politics are about to get this all wrong.
For nearly a decade, public data has shown that Ireland’s next generation values compassion, creativity, and courage — not complacency. They want to build systems that care, question, and imagine better. #Aras25
October 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM
For nearly a decade, public data has shown that Ireland’s next generation values compassion, creativity, and courage — not complacency. They want to build systems that care, question, and imagine better. #Aras25
“The ease of access by children to this type of technology is a huge concern to the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO). It is difficult to comprehend any possible need for these apps when the risk of abuse and sexual exploitation of children is so high.”
www.thejournal.ie/nudify-apps-...
www.thejournal.ie/nudify-apps-...
Children's Ombudsman hugely concerned over use of AI 'nudify' apps on images of underage girls
Teenagers have cited a ‘chilling’ effect on their online behaviour as a result of the apps.
www.thejournal.ie
May 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
“The ease of access by children to this type of technology is a huge concern to the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO). It is difficult to comprehend any possible need for these apps when the risk of abuse and sexual exploitation of children is so high.”
www.thejournal.ie/nudify-apps-...
www.thejournal.ie/nudify-apps-...
Dublin really enjoyed Antony Szmierek.
A crowd of middle-aged ravers, including myself, soaking up the lyrics.
A crowd of middle-aged ravers, including myself, soaking up the lyrics.
April 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Dublin really enjoyed Antony Szmierek.
A crowd of middle-aged ravers, including myself, soaking up the lyrics.
A crowd of middle-aged ravers, including myself, soaking up the lyrics.
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Never again is now.
An elderly holocaust survivor confronts ICE and Tom Homan.
His bravery after what he has experienced and endured shows his incredible indomitable spirit even the Nazis couldn’t crush.
#MomSky
His bravery after what he has experienced and endured shows his incredible indomitable spirit even the Nazis couldn’t crush.
#MomSky
March 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Never again is now.
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This is a kind and deeply thoughtful thread that applies to anyone who has become unmoored from reality.
I’ll block you in a minute, but first-
I am a guy saying to you that the stories you have told yourself (and those you may have been told) are wrong and weird and keeping you unhappy.
Please be kinder to yourself by realising you are lost but you can just… come back.
We’re all still here.
I am a guy saying to you that the stories you have told yourself (and those you may have been told) are wrong and weird and keeping you unhappy.
Please be kinder to yourself by realising you are lost but you can just… come back.
We’re all still here.
March 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This is a kind and deeply thoughtful thread that applies to anyone who has become unmoored from reality.
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A survey-anyone site ranks cities.
A gambling site uses that output directly in a press release.
Media pick up the release, run headlines like 'Dublin among most dangerous cities in Europe.'
Twitter users add their spice - it ends up in the White House.
2025 infocycle.
www.rte.ie/news/primeti...
A gambling site uses that output directly in a press release.
Media pick up the release, run headlines like 'Dublin among most dangerous cities in Europe.'
Twitter users add their spice - it ends up in the White House.
2025 infocycle.
www.rte.ie/news/primeti...
McGregor's 'dangerous Dublin' claim traces to gambling site list
Conor McGregor appears to have based one of the key views he expressed during his St Patrick's Day White House visit on a ranking of European cities published by an online gambling company.
www.rte.ie
March 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A survey-anyone site ranks cities.
A gambling site uses that output directly in a press release.
Media pick up the release, run headlines like 'Dublin among most dangerous cities in Europe.'
Twitter users add their spice - it ends up in the White House.
2025 infocycle.
www.rte.ie/news/primeti...
A gambling site uses that output directly in a press release.
Media pick up the release, run headlines like 'Dublin among most dangerous cities in Europe.'
Twitter users add their spice - it ends up in the White House.
2025 infocycle.
www.rte.ie/news/primeti...
He’s just a spoofer.
March 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
He’s just a spoofer.
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I wrote this on young men, and why we need to stop lying about why they're easy prey for reptiles like Andrew Tate.
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-co...
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-co...
Séamas O'Reilly: We need to stop lying about what makes lost boys such easy marks for cons
Economically depressed young men are aggressively targeted with the oldest, most seductive pitch there is — money for nothing — by bad faith actors with enormous wealth
www.irishexaminer.com
March 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I wrote this on young men, and why we need to stop lying about why they're easy prey for reptiles like Andrew Tate.
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-co...
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-co...
My latest piece for @thejournal.ie explores what the data shows us about the values of Irish society.
jrnl.ie/6649592
jrnl.ie/6649592
March 16, 2025 at 8:33 AM
My latest piece for @thejournal.ie explores what the data shows us about the values of Irish society.
jrnl.ie/6649592
jrnl.ie/6649592
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Winston Churchill visiting the WH in 1942. Not wearing a suit
February 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Winston Churchill visiting the WH in 1942. Not wearing a suit
This is going well.
The Dáil has been suspended just 26 minutes into the sitting amid a furious row between opposition and government.
January 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM
This is going well.
Debunked: Woman wrongly accused of Satanism for wearing St Brigid's cross at LA fires press event jrnl.ie/6593579
Debunked: Woman wrongly accused of Satanism for wearing St Brigid's cross at LA fires press event
Users claimed that an upside down cross explained the outbreak of fire.
jrnl.ie
January 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Debunked: Woman wrongly accused of Satanism for wearing St Brigid's cross at LA fires press event jrnl.ie/6593579
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Spotted the lad from Edward Hopper’s ‘Nighthawks’ sitting in the architect’s drawing of Dublin City Council’s new Merrion Square café. They need to raise the shelf height stat cos his elbow is just hovering in mid-air there. #spéirgorm
January 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Spotted the lad from Edward Hopper’s ‘Nighthawks’ sitting in the architect’s drawing of Dublin City Council’s new Merrion Square café. They need to raise the shelf height stat cos his elbow is just hovering in mid-air there. #spéirgorm
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December 30, 2024 at 12:48 PM
I enjoyed writing this for @thejournal.ie about the flatness, the cognitive dissonance and the need for community and culture at this moment.
Reflecting on Ireland in 2024: Assessing the state of the nation jrnl.ie/6578396
Reflecting on Ireland in 2024: Assessing the state of the nation jrnl.ie/6578396
Reflecting on Ireland in 2024: Assessing the state of the nation
Finian Murphy examines how we view ourselves and our lives as the year draws to a close.
jrnl.ie
December 27, 2024 at 6:59 PM
I enjoyed writing this for @thejournal.ie about the flatness, the cognitive dissonance and the need for community and culture at this moment.
Reflecting on Ireland in 2024: Assessing the state of the nation jrnl.ie/6578396
Reflecting on Ireland in 2024: Assessing the state of the nation jrnl.ie/6578396
Fascinating investigation by @carolecadwalla.bsky.social about who now owns The Observer, part of The Guardian, which you may have always trusted to inform your objective view of the world.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
Who is 'the money behind the money?'
As the Guardian announces the 'sale' of the 233-year-old Observer to Tortoise Media, I wave hello to my new bosses (hi!) with an investigation of their finances.
open.substack.com
December 21, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Fascinating investigation by @carolecadwalla.bsky.social about who now owns The Observer, part of The Guardian, which you may have always trusted to inform your objective view of the world.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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There has been a 9% increase in the number of contacts to gardaí in relation to domestic violence this year. More than 61,000 domestic abuse related contacts were received by An Garda Síochána to date in 2024
9% rise in domestic abuse-related contacts to gardaí
There has been a 9% increase in the number of contacts to gardaí in relation to domestic violence this year.
www.rte.ie
December 20, 2024 at 11:07 AM
There has been a 9% increase in the number of contacts to gardaí in relation to domestic violence this year. More than 61,000 domestic abuse related contacts were received by An Garda Síochána to date in 2024
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The older I get, the more I wonder at those who capture the blunt, angry numbness of grief. Not just the sorrow; the emptiness, the rage. The tiring, tedious business of running on the spot.
I wish Brian comfort, and only hope he knows how many people his words will reach, and help.
I wish Brian comfort, and only hope he knows how many people his words will reach, and help.
December 14, 2024 at 11:34 AM
The older I get, the more I wonder at those who capture the blunt, angry numbness of grief. Not just the sorrow; the emptiness, the rage. The tiring, tedious business of running on the spot.
I wish Brian comfort, and only hope he knows how many people his words will reach, and help.
I wish Brian comfort, and only hope he knows how many people his words will reach, and help.
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I'm launching a new career as a demotivational speaker (thanks to everyone who got in touch this morning - it's nice to hear it strikes a chord) www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Patrick Freyne: I am becoming a demotivational speaker – let’s all have an averagely productive December
I keep meeting people who are extremely burned out. I meet them so often that I’m beginning to think burnout is something that exists by design
www.irishtimes.com
December 14, 2024 at 10:57 AM
I'm launching a new career as a demotivational speaker (thanks to everyone who got in touch this morning - it's nice to hear it strikes a chord) www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Telegram served as an unofficial but closely linked command hub for the Georgescu campaign. A central channel, known as “Propagator,” distributed more than 1,800 pieces of campaign material and…
dfrlab.org/2024/12/12/r...
dfrlab.org/2024/12/12/r...
Rise of unknown Romanian presidential candidate preceded by Telegram and TikTok engagement spikes
Network of Telegram channels helped previously obscure candidate Calin Georgescu reach 1.4 billion total views on TikTok
dfrlab.org
December 12, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Telegram served as an unofficial but closely linked command hub for the Georgescu campaign. A central channel, known as “Propagator,” distributed more than 1,800 pieces of campaign material and…
dfrlab.org/2024/12/12/r...
dfrlab.org/2024/12/12/r...