I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset. In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia. In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)

Oooh yay, books!

If there isn't an Indian restaurant in Rome called Habemas Papadam, what even is the point?

A SHORT POEM FOR STAR WARS DAY Her name was Yoda, A showgirl she was.

Imagine what a fraction of that terfy energy and money could do if directed towards the real problems besetting the UK ? #Speirgorm

On what is a really difficult day, here are some resources for our trans friends and allies. Solidarity 💜 goodlawproject.org/resource/sup...

We didn’t have these in my school in Ireland - I don’t think this was a thing in Ireland at all, certainly not in the 80s or 90s, but am open to being corrected! If I could choose some, I’d probably go for something like Bosco, The Den, Fortycoats and Wanderley Wagon 🙂 #speirgorm

Just how beloved is Our President? Not only does he have a plushie, which raises money for a children's hospital, he will soon have a sticker book! chaptersbookstore.com/collections/... Which you can pre order via @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social #speirgorm #MyPresident

Maniac 2000. *ducks*

I reckon the #WHSmith name change palaver is an elaborate #AprilFools prank.

In advance of #stpatricksday, here's a thread of essential articles about Irish stuff which you can present to international friends who wish to understand us better. First up: a tale of two Taytos, by Róisín Lanigan. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/4005...

I immediately heard Zig and Zag’s voices in my head. @doublezcreative.bsky.social

Oooh, #Daredevil: Born Again is rather good, isn’t it?

Report with the first album you bought with your own money I’m pretty sure it was this one. Double cassette tape, purchased from Seamus in Music World in Athlone 🙂

#SpeirGorm In advance of #StormÉowyn what is one tried and tested tip for storm prep? Mine is to fill the bath in advance so the water can be used for refilling the toilet cistern after flushing

Yikes. Stay safe #speirgorm

The truth about Blue Monday #bluemonday #science

The genius of @doublezcreative.bsky.social cannot be overstated.

Is it sad to be sad about a bus route? Can’t believe the 46A is soon to be no more. Feels like I spent about half my life on it between the mid 90s and early 10s! #dublinbus

Epic thread: one DJ’s journey of rediscovery and reinvention. With added Pinkfong. #oioioi #livingitlarge

Apple TV was an accidental investment* but has been 100% worth it for Slow Horses, Shrinking and Ted Lasso alone. Absolutely excellent telly. {*forgot to cancel our trial two years ago 😂)

It’s happening again 😂 #sneachta

11am, still in me PJs, bacon sambo for brekkie and about to have coffee no. 3. A good start to 2025. Happy New Year all!

Guilty!

Hello BlueSkyers, can anyone recommend some good beginner tutorials or books on using Procreate? (The art app. Not a euphemism 😁)

@gabliotecaria.bsky.social I’m thinking of diving in this evening! Have you started yet?

Merry Chrimbo to everyone who’s celebrating today! And if you’re having a quiet day, I hope you enjoy it too 🙂 I’m on coffee no. 2 and we’ve already filled one bin bag with discarded wrapping paper. Chocolate & caramel croissants are imminent, and “tree”presents are up next (round 1 was “Santy”).

What a lovely idea 🙂

Loved the @opwireland.bsky.social livestream coverage this morning from #Newgrange. Brilliant and really engaging commentary from Clare and Frank, whose genuine excitement (especially when the sun actually appeared!) was so lovely to hear. Happy #Solstice!

Here the wonderful Ruth Ennis suggests some fab books for older children. If you're having issues with Christmas deliveries it's not too late to visit your local bookstore... 📕 @rurooie.bsky.social @childrensbooksireland.ie booksirelandmagazine.com/new-worlds-a...

Making Tea xkcd.com/3022

One big difference between out there in the world vs online: if you're talking to a neighbour in the Centra and they tell you "there's a bad dose going around", it's considered extremely weird if you reply "no there isn't, I haven't heard that" or "source?"

The only visible local impact of #StormDarragh so far is that our neighbour’s trampoline is now in a tree. Hope everyone else is unscathed!

Unexpected bonus from tonight’s #LateLateToyShow: rediscovering lots of #speirgorm sounders I used to follow on The Other Place 🙂

Thanks to everyone who has contributed 🙏 To donate visit rte.ie/toyshowappeal #RTEToyShowAppeal #LateLateToyShow #LateLate

Tremendous #LateLateToyShow. And a similarly tremendous effort here by all of you lovely people on #speirgorm. Well done all, agus oíche mhaith! (Make sure ye all have a nice lie-in now. Kids, pets, bladders and #StormDarragh permitting, obvs)

The chances of Kneecap appearing just increased unexpectedly #LateLateToyShow

Right: who’s the Queen of Christmas? Is it @pantibliss.bsky.social? (That would be fab!) #LateLateToyShow

Sorry, but if you're doing a trolley dash in Smyths and you aren't either in the Lego aisle or the video game aisle you're doing it wrong. I'd bankrupt the company in 60 seconds. #LateLateToyShow

The book kids are brilliant 💕 #LateLateToyShow

#NinaPeanut already purchased, thanks to excellent advice from @elainaryan.bsky.social @booksireland.bsky.social 👍🏻 #LateLateToyShow

I spy a book child. The books cometh! #LateLateToyShow

I'd say Paul Mescal is gutted he had to do Saturday Night Live this week #LateLateToyShow

I'm out in a bar in Madrid and just tried to explain the #LateLateToyShow to a group of confused Spanish people and one of them said it sounds like the entire country needs therapy 😂💀😂

BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BRING ON THE BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BRING ON THE BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow

Did he just say “county parade”? #LateLateToyShow