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One of the wonderful bonus joys of having a baby is getting to read children’s books again. Last night we read Julia Donaldson’s The Gruffalo and I’m certain that we enjoyed it more than baby did.

The Primary School Survey is now open. Make sure to have your say on whether you believe primary schools should have religious patronage or not. #SpeirGorm www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Catherine Connolly secured the first preference votes of 914,143 people — the most of any Irish politician ever. She is the 10th Uachtarán na hÉireann and, when inaugurated on November 11, will take her place in the annals of history. - Paul Hosford www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm... #Áras25

Allegations of neglect, forced labour and isolation. Journalist Niamh Cavanagh looks into alleged historical abuse in Ireland’s shuttered state-run psychiatric asylums from the 1950s to the early 2000s. Read:

What about those who are queer, neurodivergent, undocumented, disabled, displaced, or otherwise excluded from mainstream narratives? Their suicidality is often overlooked or rendered invisible by conventional tools because it exists outside of mental illness. www.kaylaccooley.com/unwell-or-un...

Current suicide prevention systems are designed to respond to diagnosis, not distress. Our systems consistently leave behind people and experiences existing outside of "illness". www.kaylaccooley.com/unwell-or-un...

The tragic case of four whales who died in last few days in Europe. Scientist on RTE's Morning Ireland today suggested the whales were killed by a deep water incident, likely caused by military sonar (not ours obvs!) www.con-telegraph.ie/2025/08/01/t...

Mortality, witnessing and waiting rooms as liminal spaces. A great piece on another element of care work. theconversation.com/as-a-carer-i...

“The ‘grown women’ of Ireland remember very well what erasure and control and lack of bodily autonomy feel like and it’s for this very reason that we stand so passionately with the trans community today” #TransRightsAreHumanRights @independent.ie

But it’s not just letting their colleagues down. A refusal to police roads is letting the nation down, it is literally killing people. It really is that serious. #SpeirGorm

Is it shocking though? We are seeing deaths on our roads rising year on year. Particularly problematic in many rural communities with people afraid to drive or walk on local roads from lack of policing. #SpeirGorm Report showing roads gardaí not doing jobs 'shocking' www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has recalled a batch of Aldi roast chicken basil pesto pasta due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

This is a timely piece by @sarahharte.bsky.social on violence against women and families. The myth of “he just snapped” persists but we know it’s not true. These are not mindless acts of rage, they’re acts of violent control. #SpeirGorm tinyurl.com/3djb3cbh

The absolute scandal of just over 1 child a year being seeing by the gender clinic over the past 10 years is the front page story in today's News Letter

Ireland now sits near the top of Europe for cocaine use in younger adults. We still haven’t managed to build a dual-diagnosis treatment model that shows any sort of effectiveness and until we do, these numbers will continue to sky-rocket. #SpeirGorm www.thejournal.ie/the-rutland-...

Always relevant but particularly so with recent media stories. Hidden harm - how the media report on suicide can save lives or put them at risk. A brief look at the importance of knowing what to share, what not to share and why. www.kaylaccooley.com/after-the-he...

Suicide is still one of the leading causes of death for young people in care. 19 children and young people connected to the system died last year. That number should break something wide open. #SpeirGorm #SpeirGhorm www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...

PSA 🚨 #Speirgorm Major Product Recall on prepared by dinners and meals across Ireland. Listeria contamination. Full list here: www.fsai.ie/news-and-ale...

The building Cllr Tesky wants to covert into a library is currently being used as emergency accommodation for refugees. Askeaton already has a library… #SpeirGorm #Limerick www.limerickpost.ie/2025/05/21/t...

Never forget who got to be buried in a cathedral, and who ended up in a septic tank.

“Poor governance impacted residents at a centre operated by the Health Service Executive (HSE). Improvements were required in the living arrangements for residents and in the management of residents’ finances.” #SpeirGorm

Hatred and stupidity never take a day off.

Does anyone's institution have access to Liverpool's 'Irish Studies Online' resource?! Just looking for a Pdf of my own article! 😆

One of the things Ireland needs to start getting right is building systems that meet people before crisis. “But we realised we needed to address loneliness itself – that is, the subjective emotional state that exists before isolation and withdrawal.” #SpeirGorm www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

They should've just assaulted a woman, then they might not have had to do any time at all

“Almost all of the 240 children harmed in South Kerry CAMHS have applied for compensation.” Hundreds more kids damaged by a broken, dangerous system It’s a start but repairing harm means more than money. Care must be reshaped and multidisciplinary. #SpeirGorm www.thejournal.ie/camhs-south-...

This is exactly what the internet is for.

Grief doesn’t stop or end with truth, for many it might only begin here. The nation is indebted to Catherine Corless and all those who attempted to raise the alarm and shine a light on what happened. Ireland’s culture of cover-ups exposed once more #SpeirGorm www.thejournal.ie/tuam-mother-...

A snake coming up the toilet while I was sitting on it, every single time for years. Clearly suspicious of the church’s teachings from a young age.

Heatwave cooling system ♨️

A man hasn’t made me so happy in years! Life with a newborn in this heat would have you on your nerves. Alan - Ireland’s national treasure 🫡

Inside the house is reading 26 degrees at 9:55am 🫠

When the system puts roadblocks in front of basic advocacy channels, it becomes clear who it’s built to protect. “Minister also rejected opposition amendments to provide a right to an independent advocate or an independent complaints mechanism” #SpeirGorm www.socialdemocrats.ie/mental-healt...

Galway West Independent TD Catherine Connolly triggers race for the Áras - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune connachttribune.ie/galway-west-...

Gender affirming care is suicide prevention and intervention but keep pushing out “it’s good to talk” campaigns.

Oh it is a complete mystery as to why we still need Pride. These are the comments under an article about Limerick Pride on Facebook. No I will not blur their names, and hide their bigotry.

Tonight. Come along to this free event.

Abuse is never just hidden, it is enabled, normalised and protected. This will bring to the surface some truths, but as ever, it’ll only be the tip of the iceberg. How far will a redress scheme go this time? #SpeirGorm

Great segment. Barriers facing women for election and re-election are still enormous. Women receive less party support, on the ground and financially. “This is not just politics, this is the world we live in now” #Speirgorm #Luimní

BREAKING: 'Viable bomb' at Russian-owned Limerick site treated as potential war revenge attack

Hard to believe the garbage I’m hearing on Claire Byrne at the minute about the fertility ‘crisis’ being blamed by the expert- on women having mobile phones. Asked for evidence - had none. Heaven forbid we challenge the uneven mental load of motherhood and impact on their body, social life & career

Spare me. “Submitting that Mr Adams "comes from good stock" in North Antrim and that the incident "is very much out of character," #Pride #SpeirGorm #Ireland

“Why didn’t she just leave?” Because she was likely trying to survive.

Women who have survived in long term abusive relationships often feel that only if thier abuser is dead they will be safe. We know when people leave or are about to leave is the most dangerous time for them. #speirgorm

Highlight of Glastonbury coverage so far for me was Raye, how had I never appreciated her before? Looking forward to revisiting my teens with Snow Patrol and the Prodigy tonight (alongside the Irish women’s soccer game and a newborn to care for 🫣) #COYGIG #SpeirGorm

To those watching Pride content and celebrations quietly, those who can’t or don’t feel comfortable participating - your experiences matter too. We see you 🫶 and there are people waiting to be there for you should you need it. #Pride #SpeirGorm #DublinPride #LGBTQ

From less than a dozen marchers to tens of thousands: A history of Dublin Pride - i was delighted to be interviewed for this article #pride2025 #queerhistories #speirgorm jrnl.ie/6742433

YES! @karsugrue.bsky.social and @mams4transrights.bsky.social shouting for community, love and friendship at Dublin Pride! Things you love to see 🏳️‍🌈❤️ thanks Mammies 🫶

“It is vital that our understanding of the past is broad, complex, and inclusive, that we know that queer people always existed and that their resistances to the dominant discourses of sexuality, intimacy, and relationships always occurred.” Another wonderful piece by @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social