Caoimhin Björn Ó Laoghaire
@kbjornolaoghraigh.bsky.social
Daniel O’Connell “The Liberator” architect of Irish Catholic Emancipation and supporter of Indigenous people around the world. Abolitionist who refused to shake the hand of American Ambassador in London because he was a slave owner. Born 6th August 1775
It really feels like we’re living in the realm of the hungry ghosts. They wander the world with an insatiable hunger that can never be sated.
November 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It really feels like we’re living in the realm of the hungry ghosts. They wander the world with an insatiable hunger that can never be sated.
Well as George Orwell created the concept of the memory hole - the Walmart smaller Thanksgiving meal is a classic example
November 8, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Well as George Orwell created the concept of the memory hole - the Walmart smaller Thanksgiving meal is a classic example
I don’t think Dublin is any more dangerous than any city in Europe. Looking at the map I know some areas I’d avoid based on my experience over 40 years in and around Dublin - but that might be my own prejudice as a Southsider. It’s still a wonderful city in any part of it.
November 8, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I don’t think Dublin is any more dangerous than any city in Europe. Looking at the map I know some areas I’d avoid based on my experience over 40 years in and around Dublin - but that might be my own prejudice as a Southsider. It’s still a wonderful city in any part of it.
Fitchburg should only be mentioned because Henry hiked there, and not for this absolute disgrace
November 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Fitchburg should only be mentioned because Henry hiked there, and not for this absolute disgrace
At this stage he’s Baghdad Bessant. The tanks are rolling in at this stage….
November 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
At this stage he’s Baghdad Bessant. The tanks are rolling in at this stage….
Exciting times. We don’t do landslides in Irish politics, particularly for leftwing candidates/parties. This should be the beginning of something big, if we can unite the left behind this result.
We need a renewed republic to give our children a future in Ireland - this makes it possible
We need a renewed republic to give our children a future in Ireland - this makes it possible
October 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Exciting times. We don’t do landslides in Irish politics, particularly for leftwing candidates/parties. This should be the beginning of something big, if we can unite the left behind this result.
We need a renewed republic to give our children a future in Ireland - this makes it possible
We need a renewed republic to give our children a future in Ireland - this makes it possible
So it looks like a landslide for the left in the Irish Presidential election. There’s never been a campaign to drive spoiled votes before and it seems to have been effective - it’s a worrying departure if the number is around 15% as it seems to be so far. Hard to know what how to interpret that tbh
October 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
So it looks like a landslide for the left in the Irish Presidential election. There’s never been a campaign to drive spoiled votes before and it seems to have been effective - it’s a worrying departure if the number is around 15% as it seems to be so far. Hard to know what how to interpret that tbh
Saw this elsewhere - but it fits
October 23, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Saw this elsewhere - but it fits
Keeping it classy
October 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Keeping it classy
This about sums it up. Her whingeing is no better than Conor McGregor’s. The Ireland the Steen envisages would be a return return to the Catholic Theocracy.
October 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This about sums it up. Her whingeing is no better than Conor McGregor’s. The Ireland the Steen envisages would be a return return to the Catholic Theocracy.
Just a magical evening in Kerry…
August 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Just a magical evening in Kerry…
Up Kerry!!!
July 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Up Kerry!!!
A MISTAKE on an arbitrarily drawn early 20th Century French colonial map, that was so minor it was missed for 20 years, is causing a shooting war today. Mainly because borders used to be fluid and broadly ignored by the local population who sometimes didn’t know or care which flag was theirs.
July 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
A MISTAKE on an arbitrarily drawn early 20th Century French colonial map, that was so minor it was missed for 20 years, is causing a shooting war today. Mainly because borders used to be fluid and broadly ignored by the local population who sometimes didn’t know or care which flag was theirs.
Some worryingly predictable headlines from South East Asia. The US really has no clue about this part of the world. The geopolitical nuances, the cultural and religious diversity…. All the things that make the region endlessly fascinating.
This guy is a disaster waiting to happen.
This guy is a disaster waiting to happen.
July 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Some worryingly predictable headlines from South East Asia. The US really has no clue about this part of the world. The geopolitical nuances, the cultural and religious diversity…. All the things that make the region endlessly fascinating.
This guy is a disaster waiting to happen.
This guy is a disaster waiting to happen.
When my wife told me about this I though she meant she expected us to swim to Newfoundland!
In Ireland we get TWO pride months as we let Dublin suck up all the oxygen for June and July is for the Culchies!
In Ireland we get TWO pride months as we let Dublin suck up all the oxygen for June and July is for the Culchies!
July 5, 2025 at 3:53 AM
When my wife told me about this I though she meant she expected us to swim to Newfoundland!
In Ireland we get TWO pride months as we let Dublin suck up all the oxygen for June and July is for the Culchies!
In Ireland we get TWO pride months as we let Dublin suck up all the oxygen for June and July is for the Culchies!
And now this evil little bastard has manipulated Trump into bombing Iran. I hate the Iranian regime for all its oppression and persecution of women and minorities, but diplomacy was working under the agreements with Iran. That didn’t suit Netanyahu, so he got Trump to creat this very scenario.
June 22, 2025 at 3:14 AM
And now this evil little bastard has manipulated Trump into bombing Iran. I hate the Iranian regime for all its oppression and persecution of women and minorities, but diplomacy was working under the agreements with Iran. That didn’t suit Netanyahu, so he got Trump to creat this very scenario.
There’s a difference between an “administration” and a “regime”. One serves the people and manages the instruments of government. The other expects to be served and wields the instruments of government. That’s all there is to understand the difference between a democracy and a dictatorship.
June 8, 2025 at 5:52 AM
There’s a difference between an “administration” and a “regime”. One serves the people and manages the instruments of government. The other expects to be served and wields the instruments of government. That’s all there is to understand the difference between a democracy and a dictatorship.
So are the Blues Brothers
May 29, 2025 at 4:02 AM
So are the Blues Brothers
When you get to this stage of a competition you really see the quality shake out. So many World Cup winners, 6 nations winners and champions within the teams left in the URC.
May 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
When you get to this stage of a competition you really see the quality shake out. So many World Cup winners, 6 nations winners and champions within the teams left in the URC.
To my point
May 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
To my point
Just putting these two up side by side. This is how America treats its veterans.
May 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Just putting these two up side by side. This is how America treats its veterans.
I know #Blueskyrugby is in its infancy but honestly this team could win a World Cup never mind the European Championship. And yes we do need a Snyman a Slimani and a Barrett to make that happen. Very excited about what this team can achieve.
May 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I know #Blueskyrugby is in its infancy but honestly this team could win a World Cup never mind the European Championship. And yes we do need a Snyman a Slimani and a Barrett to make that happen. Very excited about what this team can achieve.