Gareth Kavanagh
@omegar24.bsky.social
I tweet about science fiction fandom and Ireland and other strange things. Last Worst hope for peace. He/Him
A miserable wet day, It is days like this that make a place look bad, as everything is wet and there is not a lot of light.
November 28, 2025 at 8:40 AM
A miserable wet day, It is days like this that make a place look bad, as everything is wet and there is not a lot of light.
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I use the tag #notallmenbutenoughofthem for mens voilence in Ireland.
To collate but also for people to block the posts which may cause them distress.
To collate but also for people to block the posts which may cause them distress.
November 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I use the tag #notallmenbutenoughofthem for mens voilence in Ireland.
To collate but also for people to block the posts which may cause them distress.
To collate but also for people to block the posts which may cause them distress.
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We are now further away from the theatrical release of Raiders of the Lost Ark (June 12, 1981) than it was from the year it takes place in (1936). We have reached the Indiana Jones event horizon.
November 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Woke up and got moving early this morning. To the point I clocked in in the office earlier than I would have clocked in working from home…
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Woke up and got moving early this morning. To the point I clocked in in the office earlier than I would have clocked in working from home…
Looks like the Hoxton hotel, formerly the central hotel, is opening its bars this Thursday…. Must pop in and have a small drink in the Library Bar, it’s been a while and I have missed the place.
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Looks like the Hoxton hotel, formerly the central hotel, is opening its bars this Thursday…. Must pop in and have a small drink in the Library Bar, it’s been a while and I have missed the place.
Weather is miserable, and despite best efforts I spent a lot of time walking outside today. Now home and heating is turned on for the first time this winter.
November 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Weather is miserable, and despite best efforts I spent a lot of time walking outside today. Now home and heating is turned on for the first time this winter.
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One of the stranger aspects of all this anger is the constant belief that people only have a different opinion to you because they are paid to; it is unthinkable that somebody might just disagree with you on their own dime.
The BBC paid me to say that, by the way.
The BBC paid me to say that, by the way.
November 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
One of the stranger aspects of all this anger is the constant belief that people only have a different opinion to you because they are paid to; it is unthinkable that somebody might just disagree with you on their own dime.
The BBC paid me to say that, by the way.
The BBC paid me to say that, by the way.
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Saw a news report yesterday about children as young as 9 being given weight loss jabs on the NHS, and I think it shows just how utterly bullshit the “lack of research into long term impacts” excuse for banning puberty blockers for trans kids really was. It’s purely ideological.
November 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Saw a news report yesterday about children as young as 9 being given weight loss jabs on the NHS, and I think it shows just how utterly bullshit the “lack of research into long term impacts” excuse for banning puberty blockers for trans kids really was. It’s purely ideological.
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This is the consequence of pandering to the far right - they feel untouchable. People could have died. They could literally have murdered people.
Justice Minister confirms arson attack on IPAS building in Drogheda last night.
"Fireworks were thrown into the building, causing a fire and putting lives at risk. This was a terrifying ordeal for the women and children living there, a number of whom were taken to hospital."
(1/2)
"Fireworks were thrown into the building, causing a fire and putting lives at risk. This was a terrifying ordeal for the women and children living there, a number of whom were taken to hospital."
(1/2)
November 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
This is the consequence of pandering to the far right - they feel untouchable. People could have died. They could literally have murdered people.
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At this point "new record of homelessness" is so routine that it disgusts me. Our government have so so much to answer for and this is a scandal that should follow everyone who has overseen it to their sleepless beds at night, on every holiday they take, every moment of carefree celebration.
The number of people in emergency accommodation increased last month to 16,614.
According to the latest figures from the Department of Housing, 11,376 adults and 5,238 children were in emergency accommodation in September.
jrnl.ie/6861181
According to the latest figures from the Department of Housing, 11,376 adults and 5,238 children were in emergency accommodation in September.
jrnl.ie/6861181
Number of homeless people reaches new record of 16,614 including 5,238 children
It’s an increase of 261 people compared to the previous month’s figures.
jrnl.ie
October 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
At this point "new record of homelessness" is so routine that it disgusts me. Our government have so so much to answer for and this is a scandal that should follow everyone who has overseen it to their sleepless beds at night, on every holiday they take, every moment of carefree celebration.
The rolling thunder of the fireworks is loud, I am glad I don’t have pets or I expect they would be very unhappy!
October 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The rolling thunder of the fireworks is loud, I am glad I don’t have pets or I expect they would be very unhappy!
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Co parent spotted CC out cheering on the the runners today. #Dublinmarathon #speirgorm
October 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Co parent spotted CC out cheering on the the runners today. #Dublinmarathon #speirgorm
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I've literally sat down with Bjo Trimble, the woman who helped save Star Trek.
Fuck off with your 'only men are Star Trek fans' nonsense.
Also Bjo is a legend, and John was awesome too :)
#StarTrek #WomenInTrek
Fuck off with your 'only men are Star Trek fans' nonsense.
Also Bjo is a legend, and John was awesome too :)
#StarTrek #WomenInTrek
October 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I've literally sat down with Bjo Trimble, the woman who helped save Star Trek.
Fuck off with your 'only men are Star Trek fans' nonsense.
Also Bjo is a legend, and John was awesome too :)
#StarTrek #WomenInTrek
Fuck off with your 'only men are Star Trek fans' nonsense.
Also Bjo is a legend, and John was awesome too :)
#StarTrek #WomenInTrek
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Remember voting for Jim Gavin doesn't spoil your vote, but if he gets 12.5% or more then Fianna Fáil gets €250,000 of your taxes given to them as election expenses.
Don't protest vote by giving the government party your money. #speirgorm
Don't protest vote by giving the government party your money. #speirgorm
October 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Remember voting for Jim Gavin doesn't spoil your vote, but if he gets 12.5% or more then Fianna Fáil gets €250,000 of your taxes given to them as election expenses.
Don't protest vote by giving the government party your money. #speirgorm
Don't protest vote by giving the government party your money. #speirgorm
Have the day off, I still got around to voting pretty early (though not at 7am).
Turn out is very very slow, all things considered that is not surprising.
Turn out is very very slow, all things considered that is not surprising.
October 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Have the day off, I still got around to voting pretty early (though not at 7am).
Turn out is very very slow, all things considered that is not surprising.
Turn out is very very slow, all things considered that is not surprising.
Could not find the filters for my Mask when I went to Octocon so had to wear a single use mask, but that was fine for one day.
I then forgot to order new filters until Tuesday, and thought I would not get them in time for Gaelcon.
Luckily they arrived this morning and so I have comfy mask to wear.
I then forgot to order new filters until Tuesday, and thought I would not get them in time for Gaelcon.
Luckily they arrived this morning and so I have comfy mask to wear.
October 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Could not find the filters for my Mask when I went to Octocon so had to wear a single use mask, but that was fine for one day.
I then forgot to order new filters until Tuesday, and thought I would not get them in time for Gaelcon.
Luckily they arrived this morning and so I have comfy mask to wear.
I then forgot to order new filters until Tuesday, and thought I would not get them in time for Gaelcon.
Luckily they arrived this morning and so I have comfy mask to wear.
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By the way of you ever need to report images of child sexual abuse, you saw on line or was sent to you, the resource is
Hotline.ie
Had to use it myself as part of being a community moderator and admin over the decades. My experience then lead me to dealing with such professionally.
#speirgorm
Hotline.ie
Had to use it myself as part of being a community moderator and admin over the decades. My experience then lead me to dealing with such professionally.
#speirgorm
Hotline
Hotline.ie
October 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
By the way of you ever need to report images of child sexual abuse, you saw on line or was sent to you, the resource is
Hotline.ie
Had to use it myself as part of being a community moderator and admin over the decades. My experience then lead me to dealing with such professionally.
#speirgorm
Hotline.ie
Had to use it myself as part of being a community moderator and admin over the decades. My experience then lead me to dealing with such professionally.
#speirgorm
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So I like High Potential, and this is not necessarily a critique of the show's narrative value, but a thing happens in S02E06 that reminded me that the show is still copaganda, and in particular that the genre overall values *defying the rights of the accused* as cunning and heroic.
October 22, 2025 at 2:55 AM
So I like High Potential, and this is not necessarily a critique of the show's narrative value, but a thing happens in S02E06 that reminded me that the show is still copaganda, and in particular that the genre overall values *defying the rights of the accused* as cunning and heroic.
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Do you know anyone interested in becoming the Irish Language Officer for Wikimedia Community Ireland?
#Wikimedia #Wikipedia #Ireland #IrishLanguage #Irish #Gaeilge
#Wikimedia #Wikipedia #Ireland #IrishLanguage #Irish #Gaeilge
Do you want to shape the future of the Irish language?☘️
Wikimedia Community Ireland is seeking an Irish Language Officer to lead our efforts in developing the Irish language across Wikimedia projects, with a special focus on #Vicipéid!
For more: wikimedia.ie/2025/10/17/o...
Wikimedia Community Ireland is seeking an Irish Language Officer to lead our efforts in developing the Irish language across Wikimedia projects, with a special focus on #Vicipéid!
For more: wikimedia.ie/2025/10/17/o...
Job Opportunity: Oifigeach Gaeilge (Irish Language Officer) - Wikimedia Community Ireland
Is é Pobal Wikimedia Éireann, an eagraíocht náisiúnta chleamhnaithe de chuid Fhondúireacht Wikimedia in Éirinn, ag lorg Oifigeach Gaeilge. Is post lánaimseartha é seo agus deis iontach don iarrthóir c...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Do you know anyone interested in becoming the Irish Language Officer for Wikimedia Community Ireland?
#Wikimedia #Wikipedia #Ireland #IrishLanguage #Irish #Gaeilge
#Wikimedia #Wikipedia #Ireland #IrishLanguage #Irish #Gaeilge
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If you can vote in Ireland's Presidential election next Friday (Oct 24th) make sure you do. Polls open from 7am - 10pm. Turnout is key. Voting is a privilege.
Don't think anything is won if you don't go out and vote.
Don't think anything is won if you don't go out and vote.
Instead of giving us reasons why Heather would actually be a good president, it seems the sole focus is just to attack Catherine's character. It's almost as if... there's no reason why Heather would be a good president...
October 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
If you can vote in Ireland's Presidential election next Friday (Oct 24th) make sure you do. Polls open from 7am - 10pm. Turnout is key. Voting is a privilege.
Don't think anything is won if you don't go out and vote.
Don't think anything is won if you don't go out and vote.
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Powerful letter from a non-verbal autistic person. Give it two minutes of your night and feel your heart expand.
October 19, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Powerful letter from a non-verbal autistic person. Give it two minutes of your night and feel your heart expand.
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In #NatureRestoration forums I’ve heard the aim, “Ensure that biodiversity gets the same standing in public, media & politics as climate” which strikes me as: 1. Setting the bar very low. 2. Identifying #ClimateAction allies as competitors.
Sport gets massive media coverage. Set that as the bar!!
Sport gets massive media coverage. Set that as the bar!!
October 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
In #NatureRestoration forums I’ve heard the aim, “Ensure that biodiversity gets the same standing in public, media & politics as climate” which strikes me as: 1. Setting the bar very low. 2. Identifying #ClimateAction allies as competitors.
Sport gets massive media coverage. Set that as the bar!!
Sport gets massive media coverage. Set that as the bar!!
In a big change for Octocon, in 2026 the event will be in cork.
I am looking forward to this, I think it is a nice venue.
2025.octocon.com/announcing-o...
I am looking forward to this, I think it is a nice venue.
2025.octocon.com/announcing-o...
Announcing - Octocon 2026 - Octocon 2025
Octocon is delighted to announce our 2026 venue and guests of honour! Clayton Hotel Cork City and Online Saturday 3rd October - Sunday 4th October, 2026
2025.octocon.com
October 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
In a big change for Octocon, in 2026 the event will be in cork.
I am looking forward to this, I think it is a nice venue.
2025.octocon.com/announcing-o...
I am looking forward to this, I think it is a nice venue.
2025.octocon.com/announcing-o...
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Every accusation is a confession a out what they have done or want to do.
When Obama was president the right wing acted like masked government agents were coming to kidnap them and take all their rights away.
Then Republicans get elected and actually do that shit for real.
Then Republicans get elected and actually do that shit for real.
October 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Every accusation is a confession a out what they have done or want to do.