A Miggedly anecdote from my sibling's wedding celebration, they'd worked on his 2nd campaign so we included a little Micheal D as part of the cake (along with other key figures). Alice-Mary Higgins was at the party & took photos, so hopefully he got to see it. #Speirghorm #MichealD #PresIre

We’ve started sharing insights from our Disabled Women & Poverty event! 💭 Check out the DWI and DPNH Instagram pages to hear what participants had to say about the real costs of participation. #DisabledWomen #Poverty www.instagram.com/disability_p... www.instagram.com/dwireland #SpeirGorm

Happy to present on behalf of @dw-ireland.bsky.social to the Disability Matters Committee - access to work and the exclusion and ableism faced were identified at our previous event as huge contributing factors to the high rates of poverty we experience. #DisabledRights #Speirghorm

Declan Ganley is a US military contractor in business with Peter Thiel and Karl Rove. his son Micheál's previous job before "refounding" the Bethlehem Steel Company, was as a staffer for Lindsay Graham. he's a stooge for US interests and should be treated as such

Our co-director @amyhassett.bsky.social and treasurer @jonkskearns.bsky.social are appearing before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters, talking about access to work for Disabled Women. You can watch along (or see the recording afterwards) here: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...

Haven’t seen much discussion of this on #spéirghorm today - flagging it in case it winds up going under the radar.

Every minute without a strong statement from the Irish government about the arson and attempted murder in Drogheda is another minute of silent acquiescence to the far right - by remaining silent, the govt is making it very clear which side they are on. Everyone who is here, belongs here. #SpeirGorm

Some arty exploits for this Samháin/Halloween at my house. #Spéirghorm #Hallowe'en

Connolly’s landslide buries political myths about Ireland’s presidential process - how the establishment's attempts to explain #Aras25 are fatally flawed from the outset, and who really matters in the aftermath. philipoconnor.com/connollys-la...

Got away with a cheeky bit of commentary while voting #Áras25 #Spéirghorm

CREDIT: @thelittlegreen6

Today, you have the power to never hear from Heather Humphries ever again. Use that power responsibly. #SpeirGorm #VoteConnolly

Don’t flake on voting just because the result is in the bag! Margin matters. Remember how awful it felt seeing Peter Casey jump from 2% polls to 23% after his attacks on travellers. A low turnout/high number of spoiled votes will be seized on by the fash. Every vote for Connolly undermines them

Wouldn't normally ask, but "that fella" is nominated for Author of the Year, please take a few seconds to vote for *anyone* else. Thank you. anpostirishbookawards.ie/vote/

We don't talk often enough about the fact that disabled people are twice as likely to experience poverty as non-disabled people, and that disabled women are 25% more likely again to experience poverty relative to disabled men.

Are you a little confused about how Ireland’s Presidential Election works? Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted. @virginmedianews.bsky.social

Was so glad to help with this event - it was so lovely to get to meet so many interesting and powerful people and share insights and experiences. And definitely showed there's an appetite for more #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Spéirghorm #DisabledRights

@dw-ireland.bsky.social CAMHS is not fit for purpose, young Neurodivergent (particularly Autistic) people turned away when in need of support, families on wait-lists for years only to age out.

Lots of events at Neuroconvergence for families and the young at heart (where I'll be spending most of my time) - there's bouncy castles, art, writing workshop, DJ, circus performances, sensory spaces & a comedy show mc'd by @ianlynamcomedian.bsky.social #Spéirgorm #Neurodivergent

And on a Friday I'll be helping facilitate this important talk on Disabled women and NBi people's experience of poverty & the exclusion we experience #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Spéirgorm

🌟 Join our next Social Chat! 🌟 We’re getting together on 23rd October at 7pm (on Zoom) — come hang out, have a chat, and enjoy some relaxed time with other disabled people. 💬💜 Want to join us? ✉️ Message or email us to get the Zoom link and/or be added to our mailing list!

busy weekend - Saturday will be helping out with Neuroconvergence - free, ND led, full day of events in UCD 2-6pm. Also hosting a lightning talk event during the day. 1 of my favourite events for @neuroprideireland.bsky.social - more details here: www.neuroconvergence.ie/lightning-ta... #Spéirgorm

As another of the leaders of Scrap the Green Paper can confirm the fear and harm these proposals caused. HH ignored our requests to meet or to accept a petition signed by thousands of Disabled people. And since this there has been a marked increase in reviews of DA recepients, to punish us

🧵 Some ppl refer to the Irish right-wing party, Fine Gael, as ‘Blueshirts’, as part of their origin is derived from a Fascist movement. Let’s look at how this conservative party was formed, given that the party’s candidate Heather Humphreys is running in the Presidential Election [1] #SpéirGhorm

FANTASTIC NEWS!! ABOY LIMRICK!! #EuroPride #Pride #Limerick #SpeirGorm #LGBT #LGBTQIA+ #LGBT+ #Ireland #Europe #EuroPride2028 #SpéirGorm www.live95fm.ie/news/live95-...

Took youngest to a meet and greet with Catherine Connolly today in Waterford. Their convo - CC: have you anything you want to ask me? Child: do you think you're going to get elected and also Milo says hi CC: I hope so and who's Milo? Catherine doesn't know who Milo is #SmearTheBejaysis

Survivors of childhood abuse (now aged in their 60's & 70's) are on day 16 of hunger strike outside the Dail over redress. Why is the State treating victims so abysmally that elderly people are hunger striking and sleeping on the streets to get justice? #Speirgorm www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

FFS 😕😕 #Speirgorm #Budget25

The Basic Income for the Arts Scheme is €325 a week, similar to what they gave out during the pandemic. This is how much they've deemed one needs in order to live in Ireland. So why is disability benefit only €244? Why are disabled and sick people expected to live so far below the poverty line?

If you needed any other reason to not vote for Humphries... #speirgorm #Aras25

Last word on Jim Gavin-the former tenant & money story was important but his lack of answer/evasion around the #womenofhonour question is more revealing for me- both of Gavin & the media.The media ran with the money,the issue of violence against women,nothing, just ignored,typical #aras25 #speirgorm

www.thejournal.ie/jim-gavin-wi... It's now a 2 horse race 👀👀👀 #Áras25 #Speirghorm

Jane Goodall speaking from the glorious heavens she’s become part of ✨ What a beautiful, powerful message to each & everyone of us 🫶🏾🫂 #spéirghorm #JaneGoodall #Power #MotherNature

Explore what neuro-affirming practice REALLY means. Beyond behaviourism & neurodiversity-lite. autisticrealms.com/protecting-t...

Three Irish citizens among activists detained as Israeli forces seize flotilla ships, organisers say. Thinking of Sarah Clancy - all eyes on the flotilla #speirgorm jrnl.ie/6832196

Listen to this important speech #auspol #nzpol #cdnpol #cdnpoli #uspol #iepol #ukpol #frpol #eupol #depol #nopol #sepol #fipol #dkpol bsky.app/profile/hepe...

My Letter to the Editor about working with a disability, and having the supports you need, appeared in the Irish Examiner today. Not only that it was mentioned on Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🇮🇪 #speirgorm #spéirghorm www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/your...

Really looking forward to facilitating this event but moreso for the chance to have the chats with some really sound people - please come join us if you're a Disabled woman or NBi person. Sign up at the Eventbrite - bursary for travel available #Speirgorm #Disability

For far too long, nondisabled people have defined access, accommodation and equity for disabled people.

Shame on UCD. #Spéirgorm #Spéirghorm UCD has joined a new European Union-funded research project alongside Israel’s Technion electronicintifada.net/blogs/david-...

Beautifully written piece full of hurt and hope that nails the Irish character: "We had migrated from a country of prying people to a nation of nosy ones" #speirgorm #speirghorm

As one of the organisers of the Scrap the Green Paper campaign I am relieved to see that people are not forgetting what Heather Humphreys tried to introduce & to reiterate this has not gone away - new Disability Strategy has concerning wording about 'anomalies' in means testing, but scrapping it

Lovely people with lovely products - well worth checking out & their stuff is still online if you're not close to the shop

Oooffff, apparently Hodge Figgis are on the side of Big Genocide, including firing a staff member for his stance on supporting Palestine. Shop in your LOCAL (non-UK operated) bookshops, people. www.instagram.com/p/DNwUzXpWAt...

My favourite of all the meet ups - It's the return of our non-traditional book club as part of the NeuroPride festival Time: 7-8pm (UTC+1) Day: Friday, 8th August Audience: Neurodivergent & questioning Talk about anything book related - no set books here (perfect for demand avoidant ND folks)

You can now register for the NeuroPride Festival 2025 Zoom events on our Eventbrite! www.eventbrite.ie/o/neuro-prid... The events are completely free, this just allows us to share the zoom. We can't wait to see you all there this weekend! ✨♾️ #neuropride2025 #speirgorm

Our focus for this year's NeuroPride festival is on connection & community so we're beginning with our crafting meet up. A little more info on the Crafting Hangout on Friday. * Time: 5.30-6:30 PM (UTC+1) * Day: Friday, 8 Aug * Audience: ND+ Questioning * Host: Aodh

@neuroprideireland.bsky.social festival *Soapbox & Lightning talks Time: 5.30-6.30pm (soapbox) & 6.30-7.30pm (lightning talks) (UTC+1) *Day: Saturday, 9 Aug *Audience: Neurodivergent + Questioning Have you got a topic you passionately want to share, please get in touch #Neurodivergent #Speirgorm

Lost the password to the @neuroprideireland.bsky.social acc. Our annual NeuroPride festival is happening this weekend (8&9) - 2 days of free online events aimed at building community & holding space after a particularly difficult year Sign up here: www.eventbrite.ie/o/neuro-prid... #Speirgorm #ND

A lovely message from Miggedly for Cork Pride - it's been a very tough year for LGBTIA+ people, particularly Trans, Non-binary and Intersex folk. Messages of support and acknowledgement of this mean a lot. [ID: screenshot of message from Michael D. Higgins for Cork Pride. Alt text provided]