First book of 2026 finished! I’m actually impressed I’ve finished a book this quick - I used to be an avid reader but not so for the last few years. Would love some recommendations for my next read to keep this up 🙏 Oh, the book was My Friends by Fredrik Backman. I’d rate it 3.5/5. #Novels #Reads

I’m sorry - are we’re seriously supposed to be applauding all the orgs/groups for shutting their accounts on the other place? Yes, it’s really great that you’ve finally left Twitter but pls stop expecting a hero’s welcome here. By staying when he took over, u helped a vile site to become more vile.

The story this week is so important, in my view. It's about the morals of Big Tech and billionaires with riches and power beyond limit - but just far broader than that how far are government and authorities here and around the world willing to let them go. (1/2)

Sorry for the doom and gloom but it really feels like we’ve gone beyond the tipping point and we’re heading for some sort of global implosion on a massive scale. And I feel so angry about it all.

"It's not necessarily the app that's making the images... it's people using the app that's making the images. Making images of that sort is reprehensible..." No, people are asking the app to make the images. IT'S A FEATURE. Not a bug.

omfg. That platform is literally designed & used for abuse by it’s owner and you think people are jumping to conclusions Micheal??!!

The ICE murder of Renee Good and the failure of any cessation of the Grok CSAM and nonconsensual image generation are part of the same broader story about the establishment of elite impunity for transgressing all moral boundaries of a humanist civil society with individual rights

Today is only day SEVEN of 2026! How is this even possible with all of this shite that has happened already this year.

And yet Simon and other ministers are still reflecting on their decision to remain on that platform (along with others). Absolutely disgusting. Trust me lads, this is really saying a lot about you.

You gotta reflect on it Simon? seriously, that’s pathetic

Happy Nollaig na mBan! Here's a piece celebrating some of Ireland's most interesting women, with a thread about each of them here: bsky.app/profile/ciar... Prints also available (currently on sale): www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...

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Still on Twitter/X? What the hell is wrong with you

They will “monitor” the situation is what they’ll say. What a shitshow

Thought Stranger Things finale wasn’t bad at all, rated it 8/10. Some scenes could have been longer for more dramatic effects and the final battle was a bit too short after all that.

This year was the first year in a very long time we didn’t suffer a close loss, serious family mental health crisis or heartbreaks. It actually feels quite surreal tbh as I’m constantly holding my breath wondering what’s next. Here’s to 2026, may it be a yr we can look back on fondly. #NewYear #NYE

Really enjoyed The Holdovers tonight. First time watching and it’s now a firm favourite for Christmas movie.

Usher syndrome causes progressive loss of sight and hearing. This Christmas, we’re raising funds for USH Connect 2026, the only accessible, inclusive event for this community. With just 18% of our target reached, we’re asking #SpeirGorm for much-needed help. www.idonate.ie/forms/USHCon...

First year selling my art at Christmas without the Other site, where most of my sales came from, as well as losing US orders to new tariffs, so it'll be a tough one - I put huge work into every order, so even if you can't buy, shares help get them in front of eyes. GRMA! www.ciaraioch.com/artprints

Irish public says it is (i actually haven’t read the article - like who cares?)

Anyone else notice the weather app has gotten really bad for predicting the weather for the same day? Or is it just mine

Honestly, I really don’t understand why anyone would want to do this. Chop off their head and see how they like it

Imagine knowing your platform was a playground for predators, fueling teen depression, eating disorders, and suicide and deciding the best course of action was… absolutely nothing. Meta didn’t just “miss” anything.

Says it all about what Meta really stand for.

Gmail users!! They've turned on AI scraping by default now...Here's how to turn it off. Pass it on!! www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...

A horrendous report on ABC radio from a Brisbane doctor doing a second tour in Gaza with Medecins sans Frontières. She says the ceasefire is in name only, the genocide continues and the deprivation of basic food, shelter and resources means even the injured haven’t what the need to heal.

This is so Irish 😂😂

There’s a feeling of Italia ‘90 in the air and the sun is shining for once - the glory days are back folks #SpeirGorm #Ireland #Parrott

Well, it's a little clearer now why billionaires are so invested in technology that produces better written emails.

Last week - ordering food for takeaway from well known chain. Only when I was on the checkout page I realised something was off & then I noticed that it was a fake website. This website absolutely mirrored the real one - menu selection, toppings, sides, etc. Was also top in google search! Scary shit

It’s so f**king sickening

He obviously doesn’t know what a ‘dog whistle’ means

West End Girl - ouch, this album bites for sure!

Thanks to the significant number who deliberately spoiled their votes we’re going to hear so much more shit from the far right now. Well done ye dopes

Right so that's the end of me posting any of my photos on here because they're all being fed into some fucking cunt's AI scraper under the lie that it's offering an automated moderation system

There needs to be a universal disability payment. The current means-tested support can then become a 2nd layer. This would create a fairer system as there’s many people with disabilities who can't work but still get nothing under the current rules yet endure higher living costs! #SpeirGorm #Budget26

The GRA was passed in 2015 with very little fanfare following years of courageous campaigning by trans people. We have yet to see any negative ramifications in society - and we won't. We simply *cannot* have a President of Ireland who speaks about trans women or their human rights in this way.

🇮🇹 For the fourth straight day, Rome was flooded with protests for Gaza. Organizers said one million people marched on Sunday, October 5, from Porta San Paolo by the Pyramid of Cestius to Piazza San Giovanni. La Repubblica described it as a “human tide” — an endless procession still streaming past...

Anyone know where I can find up to date info on the French traffic controllers strike for next week? Will it go ahead?? Aer Lingus not saying anything and we’re due to fly next Thursday. Panicking a bit… #SpeirGorm #France

Excited to introduce Vibes from Meta. Eat your slop, piggies!

Watched a bit of the presidential debate last night - Humphreys was a let down, Gavin was pure MM with the flying hands and it wasn’t good. Connolly was the only one that came away from it well by being calm and measured in her response. Still have some issues with her though #Aras25

Maria, you couldn’t even get 20 nominations. Go away with yourself would ya with ur ugly Hermes bag

8 mins left - hope she fails. She is NOT a nice person, as is anyone who’s associated with Iona

Ooooooh - here we go!!! #TraitorsIrl

One thing I won’t miss when it’s over are the Walsh sisters. Irritating ad. #TraitorsIrl

That’s feck all money #TraitorsIrl

Stick with what ur gut is telling you Oyin!!! #TraitorsIrl

Really don’t know how the final will go tonight - could go any way really #TraitorsIrl