In the old job I once shadowed a political leader as they visited a number of businesses, including a playschool. During the visit they were encouraged to sit at a desk for a nice photo. They repeatedly - politely but insistently - declined, much to the disappointment of those suggesting it. 1/2

Ref cam showing he had a pretty good view of that, which begs the question why VAR was needed at all. #worldcup

A stat for the Bluesky lovers 👀 100% win record, 10 goals scored & 0 conceded since the platform shift 📈 @bsky.app 💚 #CCFC84 🇮🇹

Shams away in the Cup, because we can't have nice things.

PSA: This can't be found in Cork, BUT it's available on Borrowbox via your library subscription.

Watched that on TNT where Ally McCoist made the point that Arsenal (one shot on target in 120 minutes and 25% possession), played well.

Turners Cross #StopTheGame #CCFC84

Has anyone seen this for sale anywhere in Cork? Tried Eason on Patrick St and Douglas, no joy

Great to see @corkcityfc.ie announce it's coming off X. Hopefully the rest of the league follow suit.

Went to this a few years ago, subsequently got a long tail cargo bike and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Well worth a visit if it's something you're considering.

Not heading to Kerry? Coughlan's will be showing the City match this afternoon - check out the new addition to their decor while you're there... 👀

If you asked me to pick my favourite song in which a chair didn't hear something, this one would have to be right up there.

No paywall: hannahdaly.ie/2026-04-15-f...

Do those calling for the Irish government to allow oil and gas drilling think that those companies are going to sell it to them at a discount? No! They‘ll sell it at the global wholesale price.

Our friends in Coughlan's on Douglas Street will be showing our match away at Finn Harps tonight, all welcome as always #ccfc84

This week Catherine Shine presented the Patrick Shine Perpetual Cup to John Collins, Fixtures Secretary of the U13 Boys Cork Primary Cup for Small Schools. The Cup, sponsored by FORAS, is dedicated to the memory of former Board Member Pat Shine, whose contribution to our Trust is never forgotten.

Ireland: Court of Appeal identifies fictional cases that were cited to it by a party using AI.

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Thanks to @irishexaminer.bsky.social for inviting me back to write about the Air Corps toxic exposure issue. Nine years on, nothing really has changed. Features a government minister arguing how they're actually the wronged ones, when you think about it... www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Nine years of inaction on this. www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...

Chewbacca IN A HEAP on Day 3 of Darth’s stag

Excellent report on the Air Corps scandal on Prime Time tonight #rtept

Nine years since this first came to public attention, it was a scandal then and even more so now after nearly a decade of inaction. www.rte.ie/news/primeti...

"Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.

This is a great listen and an excellent deep dive into the numbers by @younghorgan.bsky.social

Can refs not just award frees or penalties when they see this attritional nonsense at corners? It's a blight on the game at the moment.

You'd nearly start to take it for granted, but between LOITV and the Virgin Media showing a match every week, supporters really are spoiled for choice for TV coverage now. Would still like a highlights programme, but it has come on leaps and bounds. #GreatestLeagueInTheWorld

New season; same venue for away day screenings. Once again our friends at Coughlan's will be showing City's away matches this season, starting with the trip to Wexford this Friday. All welcome #CCFC84

“I should like vastly to go with full and ample powers from the United States of America to Spain, which is grand, but it's not Cork, like"

An incredible moment for UCC Applied Economics student Edwin Edogbo who made his Ireland debut in the Six Nations clash with Italy. Edwin, a Quercus Sports Scholar, is pictured here with family members and Michele Power, Manager of the @quercusucc.bsky.social Talented Students' Programme.

“[The FAI] could show a real bit of balls and refuse to play Israel. They should stand up in my view for the Palestinian state, the Palestinian people and the Palestinian football organisation.” - Brian Kerr, former Republic of Ireland manager

Ireland is an ocean nation. Our past, present and future are tied to the sea. But as the ocean changes - warming, acidifying, and facing growing pressures from industry and pollution - so too must our understanding of it.

I'm getting at least one if not more push notifications daily for rugby stories on the @irishtimes.com app, despite only having the 'Top Stories' filter on. Lineup announcements, live blogs, previews, match reports, analysis pieces - all 'top stories' worthy of a push notification, apparently.

Ratcliffe is a Monaco resident who owns an English football club whose starting eleven last night featured eight immigrants.

What's the most you ever lost on a coin toss? Anton Chigurh here for FanDuel,

Any must-follow NFL accounts? Feel like I've managed to find a lot of the good ones who I used to enjoy on the other place but still not following as many on BlueSky. #SuperBowl

Having watched this earlier, this review is slightly amiss. Aside from calling Gonzo "Grover", it says there's no Swedish Chef or Fozzie Bear but both are in it (and the latter is in the picture accompanying the article!).

This is cycling in Copenhagen. No hi-vis. No helmet mandates. People cycle because it’s safe — by design. This is what cycling should look like. Ireland is moving in the opposite direction. Instead of designing safe places to cycle, we're blaming the people cycling...

So people should now carry helmets and hi-viz around with them in case they decide to take a public ebike somewhere?

This was a great occasion and did huge numbers in terms of a tourism draw. A pity it's not happening again this year.

Lexus parking on hatched lines for a photoshoot within a stone's throw of City Hall says a lot about enforcement in the city centre really, doesn't it? Good job that cycle lane is properly segregated.

One of the consistently funniest people in Hollywood, really sorry to read this.

News just in that Melania has been nominated for a FIFA Oscar.

Seats currently marked as filled for today's Irish screenings of the new 'Melania' documovie: Vue, Liffey Valley: 0/344, 0/47, 5/47 Cineworld, Parnell St: 11/137, 4/137, 7/137

Foras was delighted and honoured to receive a vote of congratulations from Cork City Council in recognition of our Sultans of Ping jersey in aid of Cork Field of Dreams. Thanks to the councillors who unanimously backed the motion and to Cllr @horganp.bsky.social for proposing.

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