This was a geat summer. Good weather, Roman holiday, weekends in Clare, Tipp, Cork & Dublin, lots of socialising, 2 concerts, lots of work done. Kinda ready for Autumn now 🍁

Just had a really good week. Professionally & personally. There are so many good people in both spheres in my life and I appreciate them all. Love my job and my life ❤️

It is high time higher education adopted a harm reduction approach to drug use among students wonkhe.com/blogs/it-is-...

Thank you to @daughteruptree for this image , capturing a grooming moment between vixen and cub . Brilliant ! #FoxOfTheDay

Some years ago at a very low time in my life, I cried in a meeting with a manager. They knew the context of my distress. They told me I was not presenting myself well. Zero support. I will never forget it. They were in a 'caring' field. I'm good now :) #RachelReeves

This horrific genocide supporter is due to play in Dublin 22nd of October. Let's make CERTAIN the venue, Draiman, Disturbed and Megadeath knows exactly how we feel about genocide supporters ✊️💚 🇵🇸 numetalagenda.com/news/story/d...

The art of music, like all arts, is (should be) political. #Kneecap #BobbyVylan #Glasto

Would love to see Catherine Connolly run for the (Irish) presidancy.

My favourite flower. Short season but they are so pretty and the scent is divine #peonies

One year ago I was in London for the Euro rugby Challenge & Champions Cup finals and 2 years ago in Marseille. My travel buddy for both trips is no longer with us so today feels a bit sad. Well deserved Bath! I am going to Bilbao next year BTW!

The ‘responsible gambling’ mantra does nothing to prevent harm. It probably makes things worse theconversation.com/the-responsi...

Happy heavenly birthday to my friend Ray who would have turned only 54 today. Gone 3 months tomorrow. Miss our sports banter. He would have loved the past 3 months, the pinnacle being Liverpool!

Michael Byrne (UCC), I and Nicki Killeen (HSE) will present at this webinar event (followed by discussion), May 22, 11.30-13.00 GMT. Comment/DM for link!

Always love listening to Dr Paul D'Alton - his messages and his voice #drivetimerte #hope

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Bluesky is collegial and interesting, the way Twitter used to be. Bonus: most people can spell.

#FatherTed is turning 30 this weekend. Might do a bingewatch of the 25 episodes over the 4 days! You should do it too. Go on go on go on!

Having lived in, and loved, NYC for 10 years I have zero interest in ever visiting the USA again. Last time was 2018...

My joy every morning April is a beautiful month

Oh the morning chorus is sublime. Mainly blackbirds around here!🐦

I have a limited knowledge of economics. But I am surprised about the basic lack of awareness amongst the MAGA crowd of what tariffs are, who pays them and their impacts.

Happy to facilitate this event on Tues April 8th, 2 pm which is part of the fab Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival #gamblingawareness

Antarctica Tariffs Announced It's about time those deadbeat slackers started pulling their weight... 🐧 💰 🐧 💰 🐧 💰

After getting some rest, I am in awe of everyone who continues to lift their voice and speak out. This is a moment for our country, and we must make a choice about the America we want to be.

Important thread 🧵

I am so happy I live in the EU & Ireland and work in an institution that highly values EDI. Also very honoured and humbled to have been invited to be a member of the Human Rights, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion steering group on campus.

I hope #Adolescence scoops all the awards. For all sorts of reasons.

Limerick born, sociologist and a legend.

#Adolescence Great article Séamas

Finished #Adolescence (Netflix) last night. 10/10 for me. Very difficult to watch but important. Great acting and all episodes were one take. Well done Stephen Graham and all involved.

Zero tolerance

My friend is gone 1 month today. He was massively into sports and with the 6N rugby, Liverpool, athletics & especially Cheltenham he would have been in his element right now. I am still so sad and miss our almost daily chats and banter but hoping he is resting easy 💔

Inside the Explosive Meeting Where Trump Officials Clashed With Elon Musk “Simmering anger at the billionaire’s unchecked power spilled out in a remarkable Cabinet Room meeting. The president quickly moved to rein in Mr. Musk.” www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/u...

Just got an email from the Fulbright Association. As of right now, funding has been cut off to 12,500 US citizens currently abroad and and more than 7,400 foreigner scholars and students in the United States

he thinks he’s king. he issues executive orders (royal decrees) and the entire society is expected to obey

Short break in Alicante

Well done to the Apple shareholders 👍

Going to the #MUNvSCA match later Probably won't be the most excting match ever or maybe it will be 😀Either way it will be a good distraction to s s****y week.

I have had a few tough (6) days (sad loss). A lot of crying. And now I have an eye infection from rubbing my eyes with my hands 😂I am literally laughing at myself now.

Looking for freelance business journalists in Ireland who are available for work for a new news platform - if that sounds like you, you can mail philip at eblana.se and we can have a chat.

This why. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQkF...

I just love the name Gobnait.

Poor Milo the #pomichon madra who is not well.

I am getting more comfortable on this platform. It took ages to find my tribe but getting there and I am sticking with it. Using LinkedIn now for work connections. Thank #BlueSky.

Lost a friend today. He loved rugby, GAA, NFL, Liverpool, golf & horse racing and taught me a lot. Was like a human Wikipedia. I will miss him and I am very sad all day. RIP my friend 😢

So true

Last week was s****y. My friend is very unwell in ICU. Trump & Elon. Aftermath of the storm. Neverending house things to deal with. Yesterday I just took a day off & took the train to Ennis to take my mind off things and it was really nice!