I can't get my head around why we, (the majority) allow ourselves to be ruled by a feeble minded snizzling minority. Why are they given the power? The excuse of 'that's just the way it is' doesn't wash I'm afraid.

As our government gives away our nature to developers, it's important to get out and enjoy while we have it

How people can defend this government is beyond me.

@maxrushden.bsky.social surely Gary Waddock is a decent shout for the Oxford question

But there is more than one option and to say there isn't just not true. They can boycott the fixtures putting the pressure on UEFA and FIFA to make a decision to stand with Ireland or to punish a federation for taking a stance against genocide as outlined by the UN. share.google/3kYeAhnF6DS5...

Nothing this man says surprises me

Every winter Olympics game seems to be designed to absolutely smash the participant up if they make a mistake.

There are two shops I go to in the city center, & that's because I like the owners, otherwise there is no reason to go in. Every generic shop in there is also found outside the city. The lack of independent traders & intimidating atmosphere is killing the city, not WFH. share.google/jRhUNz22fHQa...

What we are seeing here is framing a narrative. Andrew is being made the focal point to cause a distraction from the other monsters involved with Epstein. People need to keep zooming out so all the filth is held accountable for their crimes. Not one should be let slip through the net

Sometimes it's nice to just wander off to a spot and just stop and listen

Under no circumstances should the FAI fulfill this fixture if it is to occur, but if they do, Irish fans and players should boycott it. share.google/p5taJRLxSvsm...

"No one puts their children in a boat unless the water is safer than the land Remember that this is what the European Parliament, including the Fine Gael MEP’s, voted for. Horrible. Just horrible.

One of my kids sang in the Peace Proms tonight, and it's exactly what was needed. A fantastic and beautiful show.

I know I'll look like a member of the guards but I'm not missing this

George Mitchell raped (the late) Virginia Giuffre. He was a participant in the Epstein-Maxwell sex trafficking ring. But almost en masse we are told that we shouldn’t rush to judgment over a few emails. Journalism is cooked

If the SD's suggest they will prop up a FF, FG or FFFG government they will lose my vote. Under no circumstances will I give a vote that puts either of them back in government. I'd rather exercise my right to spoil my vote. The only way we can have change is to stop rewarding ineptitude.

As someone who's worked in the audio visual industry for over 26 years, I can confirm this is b*llox.

Fuck Bertie. But also fuck this trash reporting that fails to mention that Sexual Predator George Mitchell was named in court depositions (that he never challenged) as far back as 2003. He’s a scumbag. Reporting like this shames journalism. Report properly or shut up.

I knew there would be a sacrificial lamb from the Epstein files & it's Mandelson. But there are plenty more monsters in those files, they must also be punished. Is a person guilty by association? It seems to be yes when it comes to Epstein because it would appear they were all knowingly complicit

RTE showing how much they have learned from their brief dalliance with accountability by putting the poster boy for corruption on the cover of the RTE Guide.

Power corrupts and facilitates evil people to do despicable acts. Lord Mountbatten, Prince Andrew, the Catholic Church, the monsters named in the Epstein files, are just a few examples. We see it over and over again. A sacrificial lamb will be provided and us plebs will accept it. We shouldn't.

Oh f*ck off The Irish Independent’s View: Sending shamrock to the White House on St Patrick’s Day is more powerful than a boycott | Irish Independent share.google/gZc80WyFq8zT...

Meanwhile the Irish government sits in its hands as usual France passes bill to ban social media use by under-15s share.google/EtFO2QpZ8rTD...

Surely Micky Martin is making additional plans for his St Patrick's Day jolly? @fiannafailparty.bsky.social

Nature stop it, you're spoiling us

"In a further statement this evening, Mr Cahill said there was "no excuse" for his actions". He did nothing but make excuses. FF TD detected at 190km/h convicted of dangerous driving share.google/0cNmBN6o0TE6...

He needs professional help, he is clearly unhinged and needs to be sectioned. It's deeply unfair that he is also allowed to intimidate children as they go to school. High Court rules Enoch Burke should be arrested again share.google/cH622fZvYYis...

SoundCloud and Pocket casts are better

I just saw the advert for Saudi airlines that involves #Newcastleunited fans. It's grim to see the fans of a club I supported for DECADES, prior to the take over, allow themselves to be used to help sports wash a regime which just executed over 360 people. I wonder how the fans justify it.

Study was funded by the Department of Justice - be interesting to see whether the Minister will issue a press release on this bit of work by his department...

I have said since I first read Animal Farm, George Orwell should be on the syllabus for every secondary school child.

I don't see why the government should be involved in this. Vintners could boycott the products, and if the pub is "the heart" of a community (that's rather sad), then they will survive regardless of what they are serving. I don't see why the government should intervene share.google/do3nMzs71pue...

Meanwhile in Ireland, our TDs blame the victims rather than the providers

I've no idea why they show it all

Big news from Tallaght 🤯

I'm getting the word non...... This is absolutely unacceptable from a government minister. He should be sacked now.

Before I get called out, I'd stopped before taking it

Already looking forward to the end of this year

There's a lot I am proud of about my boys, but tonight the eldest surpassed all expectations. He sat on his brother's head and farted. Just like I did to my little brother when we were growing up. A true milestone moment and a passing of the torch 🥲

Yet another broken promise by the government. The Taoiseach is on record saying 'everything possible' would be done to protect lives on the roads.

Apparently, according to my son, this is the find of the year.

My son called me a nerd for being excited about getting new books. The jokes on him because every single morning I get him out of bed is going to now involve me referencing aspects of the books.

There are few better places than Glendalough.

Carl Jung said, life begins at 40, that previous decades are the preparation, when an individual builds an identity & a place in the world. This makes me think that the term 'midlife crisis' is tactical. It is an attempt to discourage future personal growth in order to keep us in our boxes 🤔

The sunsets over the Wicklow hills

Hardly an adequate sentence for abusing children. share.google/eT36jdgkvn9x...

I wonder if the Toy Show has lost its appeal for younger generations and its parents that are pushing it as some faux tradition. My kids & their buddies have all said to me, it's boring and cringe. My kids have said they don't want to watch it next year. My lads said they'd rather watch a movie

I have no idea how anyone can subscribe to this church.