First monthly playlist of the year 🤠 #Spéirgorm #music open.spotify.com/playlist/66B...

I am interested to hear feedback from drivers/passengers of Suzuki Swift and Vitara. What was your experience? What did you think of the suspension? Keen to receive any feedback, particularly if comfort is a priority for you 🚗 #Spéirgorm #suzuki #disability

Irish actress Ruth Codd has said she is living "a new normal" after undergoing a second leg amputation. "I'm not going to say that my life is the same. It's different, but in a good way, I think," she said. jrnl.ie/6937072

I created a Substack 🪄 Years ago, I had a blog for creative writing. Life got in the way & after a while I retired it I've been trying to find a way to share writing in a manageable way, using my old blog name Breathing Silver Linings #Spéirgorm breathingsilverlinings.substack.com 1/3

I created a Substack 🪄 Years ago, I had a blog for creative writing. Life got in the way & after a while I retired it I've been trying to find a way to share writing in a manageable way, using my old blog name Breathing Silver Linings #Spéirgorm breathingsilverlinings.substack.com 1/3

A new planner will be the answer for everything, won't it? Busy year ahead with v little whimsy going on. So might as well enjoy something I'll look at everyday. Received this gorgeous Moomin-themed Hobonichi planner as a Christmas gift. Used planners for 20+ yrs. This is a big treat 😍 #Spéirgorm

A follow up to this. I bought almost all my gifts within Ireland. Some worthy mentions! Handmade Soap Company Bookworld.ie Adult Gift Bag bundles @gutterbookshop.bsky.social - particularly the '642 Things to Write About' for any writers in your life Poco Beauty Dunnes €6/€7 candles #Spéirgorm

Brings my mind to this song: open.spotify.com/track/1e9qKQ... I wanna wallow in the gutters I wanna galavant with kings I want everything I wanna cry beneath the covers I wanna fight 'til the death tone rings I want you and you alone I want every pretty little thing I see I want everything

In my younger yrs, I wrote a lot creatively & shared it. I attended the Scoil Acla writers workshop for many yes which was the best thing I ever did. Time went on & new commitments took hold, as well a growing fear of exposure I miss it though & I always say 'feel the fear & do it anyway!' 1/3

I am preparing what I'll do for Christmas shopping 🎄 I want to buy from Irish businesses as much as I can, but as affordable as I can. Everything is just so expensive now. Any suggestions for where to look? Especially for bath/shower bits, books, stationery, candles etc. TIA 🎁 #Spéirgorm

Selling an accessible ticket (with free companion ticket) to see John Bishop tonight Wednesday 29th in the 3arena. They are available for below face-value. I am just not able to make it myself unfortunately! Message for more details 🎭 #ticketfairy #Speirgorm

Pleased to see that Achill Island was ranked the 8th best island globally Excited to head back home for a few weeks soon. My village is a little slice of beauty flying under the radar that doesn't tend to make the headlines - but still top tier 🌊 shorturl.at/0Ujop #AchillIsland #Mayo #Spéirgorm

Very sad to hear about the passing of Paul Durcan - one of my favourite poets & whose work I am so fond of. Years ago on QFM, myself and Anna D'Alton discussed Durcan's work in the second episode of our show Reader's Hour open.spotify.com/episode/4kFC... #poetry #pauldurcan #irishpoetry #Spéirgorm

That time again for my monthly post on here 😂 I sustained quite a nasty injury to my ankle. April was all about ice packs, resting and tunes 🙌 New and some rediscovered tracks ✨ open.spotify.com/playlist/7pX...

That time again to share my March playlist ☘️ I finished the month with a badly sprained ankle. Bad enough to cancel my trip to Copenhagen, I was supposed to fly today. Swings & roundabouts 😂 Happy though to be recovering with some ☀️ & the grand stretch 😎 #Spéirgorm tinyurl.com/d62zkywr

I'm going to be in #Copenhagen soon for the first time. Any suggestions on things to see or do, especially anything a lil off the beaten track? Also any tips on getting around, making the trip accessible would be most welcome 🇩🇰

I know there's a drop in temp, but I had to wear my sunglasses for my driving lesson this morning. So that's good enough for me ☀️ #Spéirgorm

It's that time again ☀️ February #Playlist 🎶 open.spotify.com/playlist/2cN...

Slightly different post. Some time ago, in May 2023, I sat down with Tommy Marren from Midwest Radio. I was asked to participate in their documentary series, 'Welcome to My World'. I talk about growing up in Achill, navigating life as a disabled child & teenager, grief & loss in my family 1/2

A quiet hobby I've had for 10+ yrs is making playlists, specifically monthly playlists! And other ones for 'gentle brain food', songs that feel like 'the grand stretch' or, if you fancy, 'bubblegum brain' This month I cheated a bit & combined Dec & Jan #Spéirgorm open.spotify.com/playlist/73k...

An important milestone as part of a group I am involved with, NDPAC (National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee). Very welcome inclusion of proposals in the Programme for Government regarding better support for postgrad students in Ireland. We have fast become a leading voice 1/3

I spent Christmas & New Year's at home on the Rock 🌊 I've not been able to spend much time there over the last couple of years, so made up for lost time! I got to finally show my partner some sights as we're now able to spin around 🚗 It was the reset I needed. Happy new year 💫 #Achill #Spéirgorm

Totally correct. We're 7 days into the stretch already! bsky.app/profile/thea...

‘We are still allowed to go inside a 5000 year old room. We are very fortunate.’ Dr Clare Tuffy. Take a moment to reflect and think of those that have had their heritage destroyed in the last year on this #newgrangesolstice

Ah winter solstice *don't say it* Won't be long now.. *don't say it* Until ya start to see.. *don't!* a bitta of the.. *keep it in* Grand stretch in it now #Spéirgorm #wintersolstice

This would make a great Christmas present 🎁

Okay, the end of the year is in sight, so maybe it’s a good time for us to tell you about our financials, here at Dublin Inquirer HQ at the Digital Hub on Thomas Street in Dublin 8. We ask for transparency from others, so some transparency from us is good too, right? 1/

Doing the very last of my Christmas shopping online. Can't tell you how many times I've absentmindedly put down my Mayo address for delivery by accident (I'm Dublin-based) 😆 Definitely not on the countdown to head back down to the Rock 💚❤️ #Spéirgorm

Can I be Bffs with Holly and Phoebe? #Spéirgorm #latelatetoyshow

Zara seems so clever. Think we should get her chairing the government formation talks. What do ye think? #Spéirgorm #latelatetoyshow

It's #SpotifyWrapped time for the music lovers ✨ no surprises for me, whatsoever 😂 but this year they've rolled out a short AI generated podcast based on your taste, which sounds eerily convincing wrappedaipodcast.spotifycdn.com/b-TxJ0I4k8Hv... #SpéirGorm

Hello BlueSky #SpéirGorm friends. I'm slowly getting to grips on this. I've mixed feelings about #IDPWD2024. What I will say: a disabling society clowns us all, we don't exist to make non-disabled ppl feel better about their own lives, it gets exhausting explaining why you're worth being 1/6

great and timely thread

Read this. Politicians don't get it - especially those who are in favour of cycling and limiting car traffic. I have a very mild physical disability with my legs. I can walk about 200 meters without my walking stick. I'm not seen as disabled enough to get a blue badge for my car which I depend on.

Important thread re disability. #GE24 #SpéirGorm

I've largely stayed 🤫 during #GE24 as my energy needs to be prioritised on other commitments. While disability, arguably, has never been more prominent as a concern in an election here before, there was a massive missed opportunity in how it has been framed across the board 1/4