One of the biggest things I miss twitter for is live updates when trying to buy tickets. Right now me and the girls are all scrambling for #LilyAllen presale but none of us received the early access link & have no idea if it’s an issue on our side or in general. Anybody able to get in for dublin?

I’m gonna need more Irish public info accounts to move onto Bluesky or even threads lol. So annoying not being able to see any service interruption updates for Dublin Bus or the trains, traffic / accident updates, general bits going on. It’s the main thing I miss twitter for. RIP.

Committing to going for a walk every morning is literally the best thing I’ve ever done for my mental health, outlook and just ability to deal with the day.

Going out for a morning walk genuinely changes my whole day. Wasn’t able to today, and I’m all scattered.

Modern social media has rotted my brain so much I don’t even know how to make a basic written post, instead in my head I’m like “what am I trying to show/ convey”, lost without adding an image or video. I used to love Twitter, because all it asked was a short few words on whatever I wanted.

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Inequality gives the rich the power to directly access your tax dollars - @garyseconomics.bsky.social Everybody please go watch Gary’s Economics new video, and then all his other ones. We as a society are at a critical point, and education is our main resource right now to fight back. #eattherich

Having adhd means allowing myself a day to do nothing, in peace. Phone off, door closed, candles lit. Cosy clothes, good coffee, sparkling water. An animated movie, or two. Today I watched The Boy and the Heron, Destino & Pocahontas. Feeling refreshed & looking forward to some writing tomorrow.

Richie and me on the set of Sunday Brunch on Channel 4 in February this year, an experience I still feel a butterfly in my tummy over. I am so grateful for my life & the lovely things that happen 😊 @sundaybrunchc4.bsky.social @channel4tv.bsky.social

They're here!! Publication day is quickly approaching and I am deep into book launch planning! Still plenty of time to pre-order! Link in bio.

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Over on our Insta.. the #cookbooks, #recipes and #IrishFood books we loved this year🍴#foodwriting

Food highlight last week was this Reuben from Little Gino’s, a sandwich shop at the top of Grafton St, in the old Topshop. Really great concept & execution, by the founder of Los Chicanos Tacos truck, Scott. Rye bread & sauerkraut from a Dublin based Polish bakery.

Everyone should read these stories from Bahay's Alex about the Christmas market in Smithfield. Cc @dublincitycouncil.bsky.social

One thing you will never think after reading a great book or listening to a great album or seeing a great piece of art is, “I’m really glad this person remained cautious while they were making this and guarded against being perceived as weird.”

For my first post here, I’d love to share my most recent article for IMAGE, a gift guide for your favourite foodie packed with joys from all over our talented little island. www.image.ie/living/alex-...