Yours truly is en route to Baghdad via Amman Jordan, from Erbil Kurdistan Iraq, and listening to this audiobook. Originally published in 1916 this classic by Frank Harris, Oscar Wilde His Life and Confessions, is brilliantly written.

Something to remember. There are many 'fronts' in a hybrid war against the Russian Empire.

Totally failed at life? Then why not blame a foreigner. Indeed... 🙄

Something to remember. There are many 'fronts' in a hybrid war against the Russian Empire.

America, you do realise that this is not normal? Don't you?

Totally failed at life? Then why not blame a foreigner. Indeed... 🙄

On this day in 1959, Bill Shankly was appointed Liverpool manager ❤️ Legendary. 🥹

A new mural has appeared in Ternopil, dedicated to children killed in Russia’s attack. The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”

Sami Abdul Rahman park Erbil Kurdistan Iraq Finally got a chance to get some socially distanced steps in. But for the vast majority of the people here electricity has not returned yet, three days after the bombing of the power station. This is a major struggle...

Stephen Miller is not compatible with western civilisation.

Friday is Saturday here in Iraq 🇮🇶 so that means it's PhD day for yours truly. I actually keep plugging away during the week, that's for sure, but I can fully focus today. See you on the other side folks 😉

The ending of 50+ years of the Al Assad dictatorship, and 13 years of brutal war, was something that I could not, never, have envisaged when I left Syria in June 2024. Ten years of my life revolved around this war The fact that it's over is still overwhelming to be honest 🥹🕊

The ending of 50+ years of the Al Assad dictatorship, and 13 years of brutal war, was something that I could not, never, have envisaged when I left Syria in June 2024. Ten years of my life revolved around this war The fact that it's over is still overwhelming to be honest 🥹🕊

Doubt there are too many Iraqi friends on here but on the off chance I thought I'd share. The rules of the region have to be respected when you're the approved training provider for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. Hence only Iraqis can partake. Have a great day folks.

A friend of mine did something with my long silver locks. Felt like a bit of a tool, bit long in the tooth for this malarkey but here we are. 😉😅

After the attack on the gas power plant last night in Sulymaniyah large areas of Kurdistan are without power. Only generator power is available, for those of us in modern apartments we are the lucky ones. For the rest of the people they have no electricity. #Kurdistan #Iraq

After the attack on the gas power plant last night in Sulymaniyah large areas of Kurdistan are without power. Only generator power is available, for those of us in modern apartments we are the lucky ones. For the rest of the people they have no electricity. #Kurdistan #Iraq

Enrollment Opens for the CILT Level 3 Certificate in Logistics & Transport Specifically for our Iraq and Kurdistan friends. #Iraq #Kurdistan #SupplyChain #LeadershipDevelopment #CapacityDevelopment #SDGs univsul.edu.iq/en/announcem...

Sharing loads of sunsets and sunrises these days because they are amazing and, well, because I'm worth it. 😉😅 Erbil Kurdistan Iraq folks.

Erbil Kurdistan Iraq folks. After an eventful day in Baghdad it's back to my Kurdish home. For a few days at least.

'I'm on the road again 🎼' Back to Baghdad for a couple of days. All things training and development to be discussed. Supply Chain - Construction - Health & Safety

Bartella Hamdaniyah Iraq. That's where this beauty came from. A Christian town that I know very well from the madness back in 2014 but these are better days. And this local wine is pretty good actually. 👌 Might see if we can bring a shipment to Ireland 🤔😅

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Erbil Kurdistan Iraq. The first Ireland Kurdistan collaboration where culture and business connects. Small steps in one regard and yet the possibilities are practically endless. Towards an amazing future between these ancient lands. 🇮🇪💚🌞

There is no peace plan. Never can be a peace plan in any conflict without the two warring parties actually negotiating a peace plan. This is not a controversial statement to make. By the way, #RussiaIsATerroristState

At what point do we discard the phrase 'trumped up charges' on the basis that it's original meaning is now redundant? 🤔

If only there was the same energy to fight the paedophile in the White House as there is to fight free buses in New York...

Winter sunset over Erbil Kurdistan Iraq.

For those of us of a certain vintage the Stone Roses were life changing. Simple as. The bass playing on those records was stunning. Listen back and enjoy. Still have the gold coloured vinyl of Fools Gold. 35+ years old classic. Rest well Mani. Gone too soon. 🙏❤️🎶🎸

Winter sunset over Erbil Kurdistan Iraq.

Ternopil Ukraine 🇺🇦 First three photos I took back in 2022 when I was working on the humanitarian emergency response. A busy city, bustling with families going about their lives. Last photo is from yesterday. When the Russian Empire circus of death calls, people die. 🤬

Home - The Story of Zak Moradi. A documentary produced by the One Foundation and was shown at the Empire Cinema here in Erbil this evening. Kurdistan Ireland cultural connections run deeper than you might think. More of this to come in the near future. 🇮🇪☀️💚

Home - The Story of Zak Moradi. A documentary produced by the One Foundation and was shown at the Empire Cinema here in Erbil this evening. Kurdistan Ireland cultural connections run deeper than you might think. More of this to come in the near future. 🇮🇪☀️💚

Sulymaniyah Kurdistan Iraq. Up on the mountain this evening after another fantastically busy and crazy couple of weeks. But after some last minute major 'challenges' overcome we treated ourselves to freshly made sandwiches. Needed. 👍

Holy jeebus! Ireland 🇮🇪 only went and actually did it! Get in !!!!

Come on yooooouuuuu boys in greeen! Give it everything tonight lads! #HUNIRL 🇮🇪

Not vaccinating kids for measles should be considered child abuse. Imagine playing Russian roulette with your son or daughter? Ffs 🤬

Erbil Kurdistan Iraq 🇮🇶 After what must be six months, rain has FINALLY returned. For all the climate change crisis deniers you might have the unfortunate experience of meeting elsewhere you won't find them here. For now we rejoice to feel rain 🌧

Erbil Kurdistan Iraq 🇮🇶 After what must be six months, rain has FINALLY returned. For all the climate change crisis deniers you might have the unfortunate experience of meeting elsewhere you won't find them here. For now we rejoice to feel rain 🌧

Because even MORE evidence was required to prove the president of the United States of America 🇺🇸 is a sexual deviant and predator. Not that his supporters care one iota. 2025 folks...

The governments of nine tropical countries recently made a joint pledge to recognize 160 million hectares (395 million acres) of Indigenous and other traditional lands by 2030, according to a Nov. 7 announcement at the World Leaders Summit before the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil.

Dealing with the imposter syndrome in your PhD. Attending this webinar now hosted by the Doctoral College of the University of Limerick @UL Great insights. Needed. 😬 There's a lot to be said about attending in person classes but not much I can do about that, being in Iraq.

Dealing with the imposter syndrome in your PhD. Attending this webinar now hosted by the Doctoral College of the University of Limerick @UL Great insights. Needed. 😬 There's a lot to be said about attending in person classes but not much I can do about that, being in Iraq.

The war crimes of the Russian Empire are like the climate change crisis. Some people won't believe it until it's affecting you directly. By which time it's too late. Minimise either if you want. It doesn't matter. As I've said before this is the #TsunamiEffect

Have you ever been in a war zone? Seen it up close and personal? Have you been to Ukraine and see the outcome of a drip drip drip feed of the weapons required to defend yourself from the Russian Empire? If you answer no to these questions then don't judge. kyivindependent.com/merz-asks-ze...

Russia is a terrorist state.

Get in!!! Ireland, you mad thing! #IRLPOR

The Fall of Civilisation podcast - Persia, an Empire in Ashes. When I was a teen I used to be excited thinking about the new Prince record In the year 2025 its a new release by the @fallofcivilizations.com team that keeps me awake in anticipation. Outstanding! youtu.be/qRYdivPIWh4?...

Sami Abdul Rahman park, Erbil Kurdistan Iraq. While the voting takes place I decided to get out of the apartment and go for a walk. Where else but Sami park. Thought this tree was being very autumnal with its different coloured leaves. Back to work now 😉

At least one political party is satisfied with the election results coming in here in Erbil Kurdistan Iraq. #IraqElection2025