A broken clock is right twice every day. That applies to Brian Leddin. 😁

All the presidents of Ireland so far, ranked from nine to one.

Why has it taken so long to implement? The same promise of reduced journey times was made 20 years ago. Plan to improve intercity trains will make Thurles as accessible to Dublin as Greystones, says Irish Rail

We looked at it when we moved to Limerick and rejected it. The home owner is still doing all the spending up front. How could the Living City Initiative impact Athlone?

Manchán Magan was a great man for a video message. You’d never know what you might get.

Mayhem, caused by someone, had no value for anything. The Garda deserves full credit their actions that night.

Two-time Irish Oscar winner Michèle Burke dies after career working with stars from Tom Cruise to Sharon Stone | Irish Independent share.google/dKlTN5fRHVXa...

The public consultation process finds overwhelming backing for Cork Luas project.

That new public colonnade on Liffey Street Upper? Motel One wants to close it off, a slap in the face for those who value public space. Here’s my Planning Observation, feel free to write your own: bit.ly/CufULS

#Budget26 A film tax credit for visual effects is to be enhanced at a cost of €1 million in 2026 as part of efforts to attract TV and movie productions to Ireland. A move in the right direction in a rapidly changing sector. #IrishFilm

Sprinkle a little bitcoin in the right direction and anything is possible.

Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 62% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 83% at 00:00. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 32% of demand. 3% of generation was exported, 9% of demand was met by imports.

Amazing how the US lectures the rest of the world while its dismantling its own citizens rights the US. Trump administration wants Irish Government to press EU for more political speech protections.

Good news

Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger: "The state of emergency is in AMERICA, not Chicago. It's birthed from this president and his admin's reign of terror." ( ht: @mikenellis.bsky.social )

The last time Ireland had a presidential election with just two candidates was 1973. Childers beat O'Higgins 52:48, the closest result in Irish politics until the 1995 Divorce Referendum (50.2:49.8).

More negative coverage from the Irish Times about metrolink. What is their problem?

MetroLink construction to cause rail closures for up to 21 months

A less than supportive article from The Irish Times for Dublins Metro. Its time they start construction.

The Irish Times view on Manchán Magan: a singular expressive voice

A living monster facilated by a corupt Trump presidency.

Holy shit. Russ Vought is 49. I seriously thought this mutherfucker was in his late 60s. Further proof that being a monster will age you hard.

It's disappointing that the @irishtimes.com coverage of Dublin's Metro Link has a negative undertone. We all should embrace what is a fundamental shift in transportation for the Greater Dublin region. If cities such as Madrid and Porto have done it, why is Dublin so different? It's not.

Manchán was such a lovely person.Its kind of weird, but last I decided, I was going to send him an email today. Manchán Magan on his cancer: ‘Death is something I’ve always been very comfortable with.

Manchán was one of the most kindest person you could ever meet, He dedicated his life to the Irish language and the environment. It's so sad. Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55

A tribute to a real hero, Jane Goodall. I had the chance to meet her twice, once here in Tampa at the Aquarium in 2023. They don’t make ‘em like her anymore. Cheers to you Jane. Thank you for your 91 years of service to humanity! You did good, Jane. #JaneGoodall

Is this the only skeleton from Connollys past? She is no Mary Robinson. Éirígí says Ursula Ní Shionnáin still member in 2018 when employed by Catherine Connolly in Leinster House.

40 years late, however, good news for Dublin commuters. MetroLink given green light.

It's too bad we're never going to have another election.

Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia

#Trump is slurring his words,something is not right.

Fintan has a point. Catherine Connolly vision of Ireland's neutrality is a romantic as Dev's was. Putin has no problem bombing schools and hospitals, so Ireland's neutrality means nothing to him. The EU must increase its defence spend to ensure a secure Europe.

Gavin will need to spend a lot of time with Terry prone before the next debate. That was shocking. #aras25

Jim Gavin looks a bit like Putin. #Aras25

Trump's former WH attorney Ty Cobb: Trump wants to rewrite history so the next generation may not know that he incited a violent insurrection, refused to peacefully transfer power…one of the biggest mistakes that America ever had was reelecting Trump

Trump is the king of chaos.

Seven out of 10 women in creative industries experience bullying and harassment, survey finds

The grumpy old man just remembered he promised to kill the movie business in LA. It should be sorted in 2 weeks or not. 🤣

Steve Coogan is among a number of celebrities urging British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to say that Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza https://www.thejournal.ie/steve-coogan-gaza-6829140-Sep2025/

Netanyahu is a bigger monster than Hitler or Stalin ever were. Tanks approaching’ vicinity of Gaza Hospital after the latest Israel strikes kill at least 44.

Ireland's Clare Daly and Mick Wallace made frequent pro Russian addresses at the EU Parliment.

Trump’s new target: Microsoft head of global affairs Lisa Monaco

Where does the political aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s killing leave Maga and US liberals?

Martin Mansergh, a man who played a key role in bringing about peace on our island.

Look how far American values have fallen.

Limerick councillors act like spoilt kids. The problems are in Limerick, not New York The city is full of people begging on the main streets, and drug dealing is happening in broad daylight, and nothing is being done about.

WHO rejects Trump’s claims of link between Tylenol and autism

Kimmel pulls no punches as he ramps up battle with Trump

Italian actor Claudia Cardinale, ‘who lived more than 150 lives’, dies aged 87.