Karl O'Dwyer
@karlodwyer.bsky.social
It's always a bit nuts to me that the national rail company owns and operates a port that has both passenger services and freight from ships.
But barely any rail services.
I hope this improves in the future but this is still a positive development.
But barely any rail services.
I hope this improves in the future but this is still a positive development.
Iarnród Éireann has confirmed it is to seek planning permission for a major transformation of Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford.
Planning permission for €220m Europort plan to be sought
Iarnród Éireann has confirmed it is to seek planning permission for a major transformation of Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford.
www.rte.ie
December 3, 2025 at 7:37 AM
It's always a bit nuts to me that the national rail company owns and operates a port that has both passenger services and freight from ships.
But barely any rail services.
I hope this improves in the future but this is still a positive development.
But barely any rail services.
I hope this improves in the future but this is still a positive development.
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Opened my Instagram stories and there’s Willow Smith over in Los Angeles lip synching a middle aged Limerick mans experience of maintaining friendships while being autistic
November 30, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Opened my Instagram stories and there’s Willow Smith over in Los Angeles lip synching a middle aged Limerick mans experience of maintaining friendships while being autistic
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Spreadsheets are for amateurs. For Christmas dinner last year I used Figma.
It is once again that hallowed time of year, where my dad, The Mad Man of Thanksgiving himself, makes an insanely comprehensive spreadsheet for the renowned holiday meal
November 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Spreadsheets are for amateurs. For Christmas dinner last year I used Figma.
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I'm trying to collect all the rules for the main Irish Lotto, and have managed to find quite a few (see next message). Does anyone have copies of older rules, or any from this list that I am missing?
November 25, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I'm trying to collect all the rules for the main Irish Lotto, and have managed to find quite a few (see next message). Does anyone have copies of older rules, or any from this list that I am missing?
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🎵 “We need to abolish DST. Keep Standard Time! It’s a practice so harmful and obsolete. Keep Standard Time! No more debating. Keep Standard Time!” 🎶
November 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🎵 “We need to abolish DST. Keep Standard Time! It’s a practice so harmful and obsolete. Keep Standard Time! No more debating. Keep Standard Time!” 🎶
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god sends his toughest battles (reading my posts) to his strongest soldiers (you)
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
god sends his toughest battles (reading my posts) to his strongest soldiers (you)
I've never had deep fried turkey.
First time someone told me about it I didn't think that it was real. And I'm still not entirely sure that it is real.
First time someone told me about it I didn't think that it was real. And I'm still not entirely sure that it is real.
November 18, 2025 at 5:29 AM
I've never had deep fried turkey.
First time someone told me about it I didn't think that it was real. And I'm still not entirely sure that it is real.
First time someone told me about it I didn't think that it was real. And I'm still not entirely sure that it is real.
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Great Tit - Birmingham UK - 25-10-25 #birds #ukbirding #uknature #ukwildlife #nature #ornithology #photography #birdphotography #canon #naturephotography
October 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Great Tit - Birmingham UK - 25-10-25 #birds #ukbirding #uknature #ukwildlife #nature #ornithology #photography #birdphotography #canon #naturephotography
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The Irish political system seems to be stuck in this same loop.
I think there is a sorta scientific explanation for it.
People with conservative beliefs tend to believe that more people agree with them than actually do.
So every election cycle we get a new slightly too far to the right party.
I think there is a sorta scientific explanation for it.
People with conservative beliefs tend to believe that more people agree with them than actually do.
So every election cycle we get a new slightly too far to the right party.
I can't believe I'm about to type this, but, McDowell appears to deserve gratitude here
He saw the danger in her, a well funded, divisive campaign resurrecting issues long-settled, &, in the remote chance she won, a council of state stuffed with opus dei, again.
She is trump in a dress
#speirgorm
He saw the danger in her, a well funded, divisive campaign resurrecting issues long-settled, &, in the remote chance she won, a council of state stuffed with opus dei, again.
She is trump in a dress
#speirgorm
Steen "getting a lot of Boss Baby 2 vibes" from this election.
jrnl.ie/6857035
jrnl.ie/6857035
October 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The Irish political system seems to be stuck in this same loop.
I think there is a sorta scientific explanation for it.
People with conservative beliefs tend to believe that more people agree with them than actually do.
So every election cycle we get a new slightly too far to the right party.
I think there is a sorta scientific explanation for it.
People with conservative beliefs tend to believe that more people agree with them than actually do.
So every election cycle we get a new slightly too far to the right party.
I don't wear suspenders very often but I find they're usually better than a belt for keeping high/natural waisted trousers up.
Especially when your moving around a lot like dancing at a wedding.
And sometimes a dog is just stylish.
Especially when your moving around a lot like dancing at a wedding.
And sometimes a dog is just stylish.
October 27, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I don't wear suspenders very often but I find they're usually better than a belt for keeping high/natural waisted trousers up.
Especially when your moving around a lot like dancing at a wedding.
And sometimes a dog is just stylish.
Especially when your moving around a lot like dancing at a wedding.
And sometimes a dog is just stylish.
You know it takes seconds to look this information up right?
Catherine Connolly will be our third female president.
But it's okay it's not like most of us speak the same language and live on neighbouring islands lads. Easy enough mistake to make. I mean we don't even have Wikipedia here I'm sure.
Catherine Connolly will be our third female president.
But it's okay it's not like most of us speak the same language and live on neighbouring islands lads. Easy enough mistake to make. I mean we don't even have Wikipedia here I'm sure.
And people say the British press doesn't know anything about Ireland. They got this scoop, didn't they.
October 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
You know it takes seconds to look this information up right?
Catherine Connolly will be our third female president.
But it's okay it's not like most of us speak the same language and live on neighbouring islands lads. Easy enough mistake to make. I mean we don't even have Wikipedia here I'm sure.
Catherine Connolly will be our third female president.
But it's okay it's not like most of us speak the same language and live on neighbouring islands lads. Easy enough mistake to make. I mean we don't even have Wikipedia here I'm sure.
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i’m just so mad because if we absolutely had to elect an unqualified media personality to be president we should have gone with either of the guys from CAR TALK
October 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
i’m just so mad because if we absolutely had to elect an unqualified media personality to be president we should have gone with either of the guys from CAR TALK
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Congratulations to Catherine Connolly, Ireland’s new president 🇮🇪
A historic landslide for peace, justice, equality and socialism.
Her victory is a triumph for hope, solidarity and a united Ireland 💚 An Phoblacht Abú!
A historic landslide for peace, justice, equality and socialism.
Her victory is a triumph for hope, solidarity and a united Ireland 💚 An Phoblacht Abú!
October 25, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Congratulations to Catherine Connolly, Ireland’s new president 🇮🇪
A historic landslide for peace, justice, equality and socialism.
Her victory is a triumph for hope, solidarity and a united Ireland 💚 An Phoblacht Abú!
A historic landslide for peace, justice, equality and socialism.
Her victory is a triumph for hope, solidarity and a united Ireland 💚 An Phoblacht Abú!
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Final result of #aras25:
Electorate: 3,614,450
Votes cast: 1,656,436 (45.8%)
Spoilt: 213,738 (12.9%)
Valid poll: 1,442,698
Connolly: 914,143 (63.3%)
Humphreys: 424,987 (29.5%)
Gavin: 103,568 (7.2%)
Catherine Connolly is elected the tenth President of Ireland.
Electorate: 3,614,450
Votes cast: 1,656,436 (45.8%)
Spoilt: 213,738 (12.9%)
Valid poll: 1,442,698
Connolly: 914,143 (63.3%)
Humphreys: 424,987 (29.5%)
Gavin: 103,568 (7.2%)
Catherine Connolly is elected the tenth President of Ireland.
October 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Final result of #aras25:
Electorate: 3,614,450
Votes cast: 1,656,436 (45.8%)
Spoilt: 213,738 (12.9%)
Valid poll: 1,442,698
Connolly: 914,143 (63.3%)
Humphreys: 424,987 (29.5%)
Gavin: 103,568 (7.2%)
Catherine Connolly is elected the tenth President of Ireland.
Electorate: 3,614,450
Votes cast: 1,656,436 (45.8%)
Spoilt: 213,738 (12.9%)
Valid poll: 1,442,698
Connolly: 914,143 (63.3%)
Humphreys: 424,987 (29.5%)
Gavin: 103,568 (7.2%)
Catherine Connolly is elected the tenth President of Ireland.
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"Catherine Connelly became the 10th President of Ireland with 63% of the vote. Here's why that's bad news for the Left, and good news for a Yank freak who thinks the cushions in Crumlin Childrens Hospital are covered in pro-paedophile symbols."
October 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
"Catherine Connelly became the 10th President of Ireland with 63% of the vote. Here's why that's bad news for the Left, and good news for a Yank freak who thinks the cushions in Crumlin Childrens Hospital are covered in pro-paedophile symbols."
I was initially annoyed about the vote spoiling. If those citizens put half as much effort into literally anything else and the world could be a better place.
But this would be hilarious.
"Smear the be-jaysus outta her, you have nothing to lose" turns out to be worse than useless advice.
But this would be hilarious.
"Smear the be-jaysus outta her, you have nothing to lose" turns out to be worse than useless advice.
Called it at 9:13, which is a new record I think. Connolly by 60%+. Spoiled votes may outpoll Heather Humphreys.
October 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I was initially annoyed about the vote spoiling. If those citizens put half as much effort into literally anything else and the world could be a better place.
But this would be hilarious.
"Smear the be-jaysus outta her, you have nothing to lose" turns out to be worse than useless advice.
But this would be hilarious.
"Smear the be-jaysus outta her, you have nothing to lose" turns out to be worse than useless advice.
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Those who do learn from history are doomed to have people tell them they’re overreacting
Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
October 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Those who do learn from history are doomed to have people tell them they’re overreacting
I think every country needs a popular pass time that at a certain level of nerdiness requires spreadsheets.
In Ireland it's elections.
In Ireland it's elections.
🗳️ #aras25 Count Results live, from as soon as each of the 43 constituencies start to report their results: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Presidential Election 2025 (#aras25) - live results by @gavreilly
docs.google.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I think every country needs a popular pass time that at a certain level of nerdiness requires spreadsheets.
In Ireland it's elections.
In Ireland it's elections.
If you want to protest peacefully then theres a tram stop less than 10 minutes away from there and you can go into the city centre and protest outside of any number of government buildings.
But no, they just wanted to pelt gardaí and people seeking asylum with bricks.
But no, they just wanted to pelt gardaí and people seeking asylum with bricks.
Some of the projectiles thrown at Gardaí last night.
Rioters threw bricks, ripped from walls at a local estate, as well as fireworks, glass bottles and more at Gardaí.
Rioters threw bricks, ripped from walls at a local estate, as well as fireworks, glass bottles and more at Gardaí.
October 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
If you want to protest peacefully then theres a tram stop less than 10 minutes away from there and you can go into the city centre and protest outside of any number of government buildings.
But no, they just wanted to pelt gardaí and people seeking asylum with bricks.
But no, they just wanted to pelt gardaí and people seeking asylum with bricks.
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the Muppets have been real quiet since the Louvre heist
October 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
the Muppets have been real quiet since the Louvre heist
Somehow a series of popular children's book about a boy wizard has largely escaped any real critical analysis.
They speak to a common secret desire to be special or significant and that you are actually destined for greatness.
Outside of that idea, I don't think the books have much to offer.
They speak to a common secret desire to be special or significant and that you are actually destined for greatness.
Outside of that idea, I don't think the books have much to offer.
Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat
October 14, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Somehow a series of popular children's book about a boy wizard has largely escaped any real critical analysis.
They speak to a common secret desire to be special or significant and that you are actually destined for greatness.
Outside of that idea, I don't think the books have much to offer.
They speak to a common secret desire to be special or significant and that you are actually destined for greatness.
Outside of that idea, I don't think the books have much to offer.
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In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:
Off by one.
Off by one.
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:
New LMS platform adopted
New LMS platform adopted
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:
Archives banned making copies.
Archives banned making copies.
October 13, 2025 at 6:29 AM
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:
Off by one.
Off by one.
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This is an eye-watering tax cut that will go directly into the pockets of big chain restaurants. This tax cut would fund the equivalent of building Luas Finglas every year.
It's official. They're giving big restaurant chains a massive tax cut, costing nearly €700m in the #VAT cut to hospitality.
For that kind of money you could:
👨👩👦👦 Bring in a second tier of child benefit - lifting 55,000 children out of poverty
🚌 Make public transport free
For that kind of money you could:
👨👩👦👦 Bring in a second tier of child benefit - lifting 55,000 children out of poverty
🚌 Make public transport free
October 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
This is an eye-watering tax cut that will go directly into the pockets of big chain restaurants. This tax cut would fund the equivalent of building Luas Finglas every year.