Stephen Spillane
@spiller2.bsky.social
Chair Gay Project & St Luke's NS 🏫 | Cork Greens 🌳 | Churchwarden St Anne Shandon 🔔 | Hon Sec St Fin Barres | General Synod COI | Diocesan Council CCR. Union & LCSP Member. #Cork
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Simon Harris in power grab to stave off any Fine Gael threats to his leadership < interesting take in the INDO. #Irishpolitics
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Simon Harris in power grab to stave off any Fine Gael threats to his leadership
Tánaiste Simon Harris has moved to consolidate his power in the Government as the next Finance Minister and stave off any future leadership threat.
www.independent.ie
November 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Simon Harris in power grab to stave off any Fine Gael threats to his leadership < interesting take in the INDO. #Irishpolitics
www.independent.ie/irish-news/s...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/s...
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Brilliant column from @anooshc.bsky.social - really, really worth a read
www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
Labour has given up on integration
Shabana Mahmood's latest asylum plans prioritise return at the expense of integrating newcomers
www.newstatesman.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Brilliant column from @anooshc.bsky.social - really, really worth a read
www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...
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This ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Public Service Announcement:
"Transgenderism" is Burke's term designed to cause offence. Please don't do his work by propagating it.
Meeja folk, take note .
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"Transgenderism" is Burke's term designed to cause offence. Please don't do his work by propagating it.
Meeja folk, take note .
End.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Ireland #SpéirGhorm
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The latest episode in RTÉ's new series, Heat My Home, will air on Tuesday night
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Cork man transforms 1950s bungalow into cosy modern home in new RTÉ show
The latest episode in RTÉ's new series, Heat My Home, will air on Tuesday night
www.corkbeo.ie
November 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The latest episode in RTÉ's new series, Heat My Home, will air on Tuesday night
www.corkbeo.ie/news/cork-ma...
www.corkbeo.ie/news/cork-ma...
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Grateful to colleagues across parties on Cork City Council standing behind our county colleagues in their submission on the proposed incinerator at Ringaskiddy.
Cork Harbour is a shared resource between the two local authorities. Air pollution doesn't stop at the boundary between city and county.
Cork Harbour is a shared resource between the two local authorities. Air pollution doesn't stop at the boundary between city and county.
November 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Grateful to colleagues across parties on Cork City Council standing behind our county colleagues in their submission on the proposed incinerator at Ringaskiddy.
Cork Harbour is a shared resource between the two local authorities. Air pollution doesn't stop at the boundary between city and county.
Cork Harbour is a shared resource between the two local authorities. Air pollution doesn't stop at the boundary between city and county.
Had a lovely weekend which was topped off with @genderrebels.ie visiting @stanneshandon.bsky.social for a service for Transgender Remembrance Day in the 2nd Sunday before Advent.
November 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Had a lovely weekend which was topped off with @genderrebels.ie visiting @stanneshandon.bsky.social for a service for Transgender Remembrance Day in the 2nd Sunday before Advent.
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The Collect for 2nd Sunday Before Advent
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that we, having this hope, may purify ourselves even as he is pure;
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that we, having this hope, may purify ourselves even as he is pure;
November 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The Collect for 2nd Sunday Before Advent
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that we, having this hope, may purify ourselves even as he is pure;
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that we, having this hope, may purify ourselves even as he is pure;
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Thanks to Amy Campbell and the Echo for reporting the public meeting on Monday at 7:30pm in Glanmire Community Centre.
With my cross-party colleague, John Maher — I'll be available to advise residents on the (unusual) process being used by the Port of Cork for the proposed interchange at Tivoli.
With my cross-party colleague, John Maher — I'll be available to advise residents on the (unusual) process being used by the Port of Cork for the proposed interchange at Tivoli.
Cork city councillors to hold public meeting on €80m port plans
The plans include changes to local road infrastructure, so that the site could better be used for homes in future, when the Port of Cork Company ...
www.echolive.ie
November 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Thanks to Amy Campbell and the Echo for reporting the public meeting on Monday at 7:30pm in Glanmire Community Centre.
With my cross-party colleague, John Maher — I'll be available to advise residents on the (unusual) process being used by the Port of Cork for the proposed interchange at Tivoli.
With my cross-party colleague, John Maher — I'll be available to advise residents on the (unusual) process being used by the Port of Cork for the proposed interchange at Tivoli.
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Pastoral Pints on Tuesday 18th Nov @ 7:30 pm
All are welcome to join Rev Meghan in Henchy's in St Luke's to chat, share stories and ask questions in a relaxed environment.
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All are welcome to join Rev Meghan in Henchy's in St Luke's to chat, share stories and ask questions in a relaxed environment.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Pastoral Pints on Tuesday 18th Nov @ 7:30 pm
All are welcome to join Rev Meghan in Henchy's in St Luke's to chat, share stories and ask questions in a relaxed environment.
buff.ly/aYhWZyE
All are welcome to join Rev Meghan in Henchy's in St Luke's to chat, share stories and ask questions in a relaxed environment.
buff.ly/aYhWZyE
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Join us on Sunday, November 16th, at 10:15 am for a service of Morning Prayer marking the 2nd Sunday before Advent and Transgender Remembrance Day.
We will be joined by members of @genderrebels.ie for this service.
All are welcome to St Anne's Shandon
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We will be joined by members of @genderrebels.ie for this service.
All are welcome to St Anne's Shandon
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November 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Join us on Sunday, November 16th, at 10:15 am for a service of Morning Prayer marking the 2nd Sunday before Advent and Transgender Remembrance Day.
We will be joined by members of @genderrebels.ie for this service.
All are welcome to St Anne's Shandon
buff.ly/GhJgetP
We will be joined by members of @genderrebels.ie for this service.
All are welcome to St Anne's Shandon
buff.ly/GhJgetP
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One week to go!
Join us for our Giving Thanks Market on Saturday, 22nd Nov and support local and support the conservation of St Anne's Shandon!
Grab your shopping bags and see you there!
Join us for our Giving Thanks Market on Saturday, 22nd Nov and support local and support the conservation of St Anne's Shandon!
Grab your shopping bags and see you there!
November 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
One week to go!
Join us for our Giving Thanks Market on Saturday, 22nd Nov and support local and support the conservation of St Anne's Shandon!
Grab your shopping bags and see you there!
Join us for our Giving Thanks Market on Saturday, 22nd Nov and support local and support the conservation of St Anne's Shandon!
Grab your shopping bags and see you there!
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Newly re-imagined city centre park yesterday. More permeability than I expected and many of the trees more visible.
In particular, I'm loving the access to the city walls and miniature amphitheatre. Some small works left to do including the restoration of the gates, but these will come.
In particular, I'm loving the access to the city walls and miniature amphitheatre. Some small works left to do including the restoration of the gates, but these will come.
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Newly re-imagined city centre park yesterday. More permeability than I expected and many of the trees more visible.
In particular, I'm loving the access to the city walls and miniature amphitheatre. Some small works left to do including the restoration of the gates, but these will come.
In particular, I'm loving the access to the city walls and miniature amphitheatre. Some small works left to do including the restoration of the gates, but these will come.
Great to be at the LGBT Training Links Conference in Tullamore with the Gay Project
November 15, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Great to be at the LGBT Training Links Conference in Tullamore with the Gay Project
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I'm pleased to share that as of today, I will serve as the Chairperson of the Oireachtas Cross-Party Cancer Group - a group of TDs and Senators who work alongside the Irish Cancer Society to hear directly from cancer patients and fight to improve cancer services across the country (1/4)
November 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I'm pleased to share that as of today, I will serve as the Chairperson of the Oireachtas Cross-Party Cancer Group - a group of TDs and Senators who work alongside the Irish Cancer Society to hear directly from cancer patients and fight to improve cancer services across the country (1/4)
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Fog in Cork City this morning. Took this from Rm 19 in The Mon. I hope bluesky doesn't crop the salmon. @stanneshandon.bsky.social @spiller2.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Fog in Cork City this morning. Took this from Rm 19 in The Mon. I hope bluesky doesn't crop the salmon. @stanneshandon.bsky.social @spiller2.bsky.social
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#CorkTraffic The R579 between Healy's Bridge and Cloghroe remains closes this morning due to flooding.
November 12, 2025 at 7:29 AM
#CorkTraffic The R579 between Healy's Bridge and Cloghroe remains closes this morning due to flooding.
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As President Micheal D Higgins finished his term of office yesterday, we give thanks for him and his term in office, we also offer our prayers up for President Catherine Connolly as she begins her term in office.
(prayer adapted from 1926 Book of Common Prayer)
(prayer adapted from 1926 Book of Common Prayer)
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
As President Micheal D Higgins finished his term of office yesterday, we give thanks for him and his term in office, we also offer our prayers up for President Catherine Connolly as she begins her term in office.
(prayer adapted from 1926 Book of Common Prayer)
(prayer adapted from 1926 Book of Common Prayer)
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President-elect Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as the 10th President of Ireland in a ceremony today.
Here's everything you need to know about it.
Here's everything you need to know about it.
jrnl.ie
November 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
President-elect Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as the 10th President of Ireland in a ceremony today.
Here's everything you need to know about it.
Here's everything you need to know about it.
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As leaders assemble for the #COP30 climate talks in #belem, we need to remind our own government that #ClimateActionNow is absolutely essential. We must fight for a #JustTransition to a stable climate 🌍
We'll see you there!
We'll see you there!
We'll be joining the National #Climate Demonstration on the 15th and want to see you there too.
We need to send the message to the government and EU that #ClimateAction is needed now more than ever
We need to send the message to the government and EU that #ClimateAction is needed now more than ever
November 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
As leaders assemble for the #COP30 climate talks in #belem, we need to remind our own government that #ClimateActionNow is absolutely essential. We must fight for a #JustTransition to a stable climate 🌍
We'll see you there!
We'll see you there!
In Tullamore this Friday?
For one night only Gay Project is teaming up with LGBT Ireland to bring a bit of Drag School fabulousity to you! Join DJ Mia Gold and Jackie Off at John Lee’s Bar.
📅 Friday, 14th Nov
🕘 9PM – 12:30AM
📍 John Lee’s Bar, Tullamore
#DragShow #LGBTQIA #TullamoreEvents
For one night only Gay Project is teaming up with LGBT Ireland to bring a bit of Drag School fabulousity to you! Join DJ Mia Gold and Jackie Off at John Lee’s Bar.
📅 Friday, 14th Nov
🕘 9PM – 12:30AM
📍 John Lee’s Bar, Tullamore
#DragShow #LGBTQIA #TullamoreEvents
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
In Tullamore this Friday?
For one night only Gay Project is teaming up with LGBT Ireland to bring a bit of Drag School fabulousity to you! Join DJ Mia Gold and Jackie Off at John Lee’s Bar.
📅 Friday, 14th Nov
🕘 9PM – 12:30AM
📍 John Lee’s Bar, Tullamore
#DragShow #LGBTQIA #TullamoreEvents
For one night only Gay Project is teaming up with LGBT Ireland to bring a bit of Drag School fabulousity to you! Join DJ Mia Gold and Jackie Off at John Lee’s Bar.
📅 Friday, 14th Nov
🕘 9PM – 12:30AM
📍 John Lee’s Bar, Tullamore
#DragShow #LGBTQIA #TullamoreEvents
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To President Michael D. Higgins, on your last day as President of Ireland, we say thank you for your service.
#Ireland #Politics #President
#Ireland #Politics #President
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
To President Michael D. Higgins, on your last day as President of Ireland, we say thank you for your service.
#Ireland #Politics #President
#Ireland #Politics #President
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Thanks Amy Campbell and the Echo for reporting the upgraded streaming service going live for the first time this evening at Cork City Council.
Join from 5:00pm for debate on cost-rental housing for key workers, childcare facilities in city council developments, and more.
📺 corkcity.public-i.tv
Join from 5:00pm for debate on cost-rental housing for key workers, childcare facilities in city council developments, and more.
📺 corkcity.public-i.tv
Cork City Council to use new system to live-stream meetings
The system will feature on-screen information showing the names of speakers, and the agenda items being discussed.
www.echolive.ie
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Thanks Amy Campbell and the Echo for reporting the upgraded streaming service going live for the first time this evening at Cork City Council.
Join from 5:00pm for debate on cost-rental housing for key workers, childcare facilities in city council developments, and more.
📺 corkcity.public-i.tv
Join from 5:00pm for debate on cost-rental housing for key workers, childcare facilities in city council developments, and more.
📺 corkcity.public-i.tv
November 10, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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The Collect for Remembrance Sunday
Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the king of all: Govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin,
Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the king of all: Govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin,
November 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The Collect for Remembrance Sunday
Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the king of all: Govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin,
Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the king of all: Govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin,