this year’s pumpkin efforts, with a special one in honour of our new Uachtarán na hÉireann 🫡 #speirgorm

On the night we elect his successor, this man, this artist, is in my thoughts. What service he has given us. Not only as President but as our first Minister for the Arts. This photo I took on Inis Oirr in 2021 is one of my most treasured. Go raibh maith aige. #Aras25

This Connolly is asking all of you that are eligible to vote for Catherine Connolly, and for a movement that represents a fairer, more equal Ireland that will one day see the extension of voting rights to Irish citizens in the north. G’wan Catherine ye girl ye 🫡 #Áras2025 #speirgorm

Might ask Santa for extension of the franchise this year since it seems like that’s the only way left to go about it #speirgorm #Aras2025

How it feels knowing that’s the end of excruciating presidential candidate TV debates and smear campaigns for another 7 years #speirgorm #Aras2025

Denied a vote in today’s election for the next Uachtarán na hÉireann despite carrying an Irish passport, having worked in the south, having paid taxes into the Irish system, and literally having represented Ireland at the UN. But if I could vote, I’d be voting for Catherine Connolly. #speirgorm

Statement by: Madden & Finucane Solicitors, Belfast

Solidarity with the Bloody Sunday families forever. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha uaisle.

If you're following less than 300 people and think Bluesky is quiet, you need to follow more. It's not enough. The key is 500-700 minimum, and half of those have to be the most terminally online individuals to ever exist, eyes sellotaped to their screens, vomiting takes at a rate of 939 per second

JC Maxx

I wasn’t able to see my lovely boyfriend on Valentine’s Day (in fact I could barely see anything out of my right eye but that’s a separate story), but I did get these GORGEOUS roses 🌹

Join us on Monday 24th February for the live stream of our Annual Human Rights Lecture 2025. The keynote speech will be given by Dr Michael O'Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe (@commissionerhr.bsky.social). Register to watch here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-strea...

God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers (recovering a parent’s hacked Facebook account while in the office)

It's worth noting that Dr Beth Upton will never be able to have a normal life again. She will forever be a target for the relentless harassment campaigns. She will become a character to be whipped out and a frenzy spun about whenever the GCs see fit.

Tonight, Arya is… Stevie Nicks! Not the average costume choice of a 12 year old, but we made it work. Feel like I could sleep for 1000 years…..

🚨 There's less than one week left to apply for the role of Procedural Rights Fellow! 📅 The deadline for applications is 5pm, Tuesday 11 February. Learn more ➡️ www.iccl.ie/news/iccl-is...

it's just me and my emotional support bag of walnut halves against the world

Is there a way to download conversations on X as a file? The only thing stopping me from deleting my account (which is now inactive) are the first messages between myself and my boyfriend.

Feel like I've waited my whole life to hear Doechii my GOD

Hi Bluesky pals - lil reminder to do your monthly breast checks! Just got the results of recent biopsies on two lumps I found during my self checks, which were thankfully benign ♥️ Self checks can save lives, so here's a handy NHS guide on how to check! www.nhs.uk/conditions/h...

It's been nearly a fortnight since the NI Executive refused to release the evidence for their decision on puberty blockers on the basis of it "not being in the public interest" with no further public noise being made by any of the parties involved in that enterprise.

Hello Bluesky pals - I’m on Letterboxd! See you there for strong opinions 🫡 boxd.it/4oYJP

Relief isn’t the right feeling for the ceasefire. It’s too happy a word for the ending of 467 days of bloodshed. Thinking of my friends in the Middle East, who will now start the long, slow, painful process of rebuilding and dealing with all that has transpired.

For a second, I was very confused why the Irish Times had used a photo of Kenneth Branagh in an article about German GDP

In an unexpected twist, I’ve been diagnosed with the mumps. So keep an eye out of that going around, I suppose?

Happy Second New Year’s Eve to those who celebrate

Our 2024 Annual Human Rights Statement contains details highlighting both progress and gaps on a wide range of issues affecting people in Northern Ireland. Read it here: nihrc.org/publication/... 🔴16 Red issues require immediate action 🟡93 Amber issues require action 🟢1 Green – issue resolved

The US TikTok ban, along with Musk’s X and Zuckerberg’s decision to forego fact checking, is laying the groundwork for North Korea-esque levels of media control in the States. Feels like we’re moving backwards to the days of traditional media dependence, except no one is consuming it anymore.

Seeing Chip Carter's beautiful eulogy is reminding me of a fancy-people thing that I never learned until well into adulthood. Chip is a nickname for a guy named after his dad. Skip is a nickname for a guy named after his grandfather. Trip is a nickname for a guy named after his dad AND grandfather.

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission exists to promote and protect the human rights of everybody in Northern Ireland. Find out more about the work we do: nihrc.org Watch our video below, highlighting how human rights impact everyone, everywhere, everyday. #humanrights #NorthernIreland

What’s been your Christmas viewing over the last few days? Mine so far has been: •The Holiday •The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe •The Goonies •Oliver!

Lots of love to people with messy families and missing loved ones, to people having Christmas in prison, people waking up Xmas morning in temporary accommodation or on the streets, people living in deprivation, or with loved ones with addiction issues. My love to you all this Christmas ❤️

Thank you to Belfast City Council staff Ken (Dublin Rd), pedestrian and kind soul Olga, Mary of Dooletter Wildlife Rescue and Debbie Doolittle for helping me with an extremely injured seagull I found in the middle of the foothpath on the way to work. I would have been lost without them. #speirgorm

jollymerry hollyberry jollyberry merryholly happyjolly jollyjelly jellybelly bellymerry hollyheppy jollyMolly marryJerry merryHarry hoppyBarry heppyJarry bobbyheppy berryjorry… —Edwin Morgan, “The Computer’s First Christmas Card” first published in THE SECOND LIFE, @edinburghup.bsky.social 1968

Daisy witnessing a moment in cinema history

The puberty blocker ban is cruel, and perpetuates a culture that persistently undervalues trans people and their right to healthcare and happiness. My love and solidarity is with the trans community - so many people are standing with you in the struggle for equality and justice 💜🏳️‍⚧️

Day 11 of my Mudlarking-themed Advent calendar featuring finds from the Thames Foreshore across many years 🎄 Imagine someone toiling away in Roman London, making roof tiles (tegula) and laying them outside to dry. Along comes a dog (or cat) & tramples over your work without a care in the world 1/

I wrote this Facebook post 5 years ago today, when I was 22 and full of hope and energy. How utterly depressing that so much of it remains relevant. The struggle for a better world goes on.

Still a little bit obsessed with this being Talbot St SuperValu’s version of a secure bathroom key #speirgorm

Shaved 5 minutes off my morning routine by brushing my teeth and riding the mechanical duck outside the supermarket at the same time

Over €4m raised, but unfortunately about €3m of that went on the Mariah cameo. #LateLateToyShow

Saoírse ⭐️ #LateLateToyShow

SING IT WEE GIRL, GIVE IT STACKS #LateLateToyShow

MARIAH?????? #LateLateToyShow

We’ve a girl with autism in my family who also loves Wonder, both the book and the movie. Anna reminds me so much of her. It’s so lovely to hear autism being spoken about so openly by kids who feel proud and comfortable being autistic #LateLateToyShow

LOVE YOU WEHLANI #LateLateToyShow

A classic children's book - but did you know it was Irish? Guess How Much I Love You by Antrim man, Sam McBratney has sold millions of copies all over the world. #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow

Brian óg and Kevin are backstage organising a cross border diesel smuggling operation #latelatetoyshow