The MS of the Week is RIA MS B ii 1, Astronomical tract. The frontispiece is an astronomical rotula with a moveable index attached, illuminated with red and yellow pigment. Visit @rialibrary.bsky.social to read more about the manuscript and explore highlights from the RIA Library’s collections.

Greenland says no! Northern Lights over Seapoint, Dublin Bay. #Speirgorm #Speirghlas

Last year, we made the decision to step away from X. The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour. In our view, X no longer aligns with these values

#Spéirgorm 🧵sharing this despite how humiliating to try to help the #disability cause in Ireland. Would really appreciate a share. So my car broke down before Christmas I have a bill of over €1200 on it. I am on the disabled drivers scheme. Decided as much as I really didn't want to that I would

European Citizens demand a suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. Please sign and share. #Palestine #FreePalestine #Gaza #Speirgorm

please sign and share widely on all your socials. Hugely significant European citizen’s initiative started today demanding the full suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement Need to reach a threshold for each country & total one million for all EU eci.ec.europa.eu/055/public/#... #Speirgorm

I really believe the County parade is our first step towards a United Ireland. #LateLateToyShow

Kudos to Pan Collins whose idea this was in the first place 50 years ago @rte.ie @rteone.rte.ie @latelateshow.rte.ie #LateLateToyShow

This month's #WeeDote Award goes to Keelan and Dylan #LateLateToyShow

Even Premier clubs, HP etc. can’t ruin my buzz. Patrick Kielty is doing a good job and this show does celebrate children and childhood. Every year I dial back my cynical side as each little person does their thing. 🥺❤️💚 Can’t wait for the Mary’s girls to get off the E2… #speirgorm #LateLateToyShow

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Looking for an adventure this weekend? Discover the stunning Atlantic coast of Mayo with our Achill Island and Clew Bay Trail. There are few places as wildly beautiful as Achill Island, yet there are many stories to discover. #Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Wildatlanticway

Former British paratrooper Soldier F has been found not guilty at Belfast Crown Court of committing two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry

The 14 page Executive Summary is available on the Neutrality Files website. The full report will be available in the next few days and we will have speaking events planned over the next months. www.uplift.ie/neutrality-f...

Paulie Doyle, Pat Brodie and me have written a report for @uplift.ie for their Neutrality Files project. In it, we explain why there is such a gap between consistent public support for Palestine and the absence of any material actions taken by the Irish Government against Israel? 🧵

The manuscript of the week is RIA MS 23 D 17, the Ó Cléirigh Genealogies. The scribe of this mid-17th C genealogical manuscript was Cú Choigcríche Ó Cléirigh, one of the compilers of the Annals of the Four Masters.

@endseurope.com special report: Who’s ready for the Nature Restoration Law? - shows Ireland has a lot of work to do. Ireland ranks 12/27 for preparedness. Worst when it comes to sea area designations and one of four countries to have no management plans in place in protected areas.

My twenty something year old barber told me he was voting for the keepie-uppie one. This thing is a slam dunk for CC.

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A beautiful tribute to the children of Gaza murdered by Israel today. The Craftivism for Palestine crew brought their crochet blanket to Limerick. Each hand made square represents 10 dead Gazan children. Reminded me of the poem Oh Rascal Children of Gaza by Khaled Juma

Informal ME/CFS social meet-up in Dublin hosted by Tom Kindlon @tomkindlon.bsky.social on Wednesday, October 1. Hopefully we’ll see some of you there irishmecfs.org/blog/wednesd... Carers/parents/similar welcome. #MEcfs #PwME

@seagoatscreams.bsky.social I send you love and healing wishes from Dublin today.

Come Join us! Bígí linn! Bring your mates, neighbours, kids, your granny…all are welcome. A singing solidarity for Palestine 🇵🇸 Walk. Sunday 1pm Custom House See @songforpalestine_ireland on insta and FB Please share widely and repost. GRMMA #speirgorm

Come Join us! Bígí linn! Bring your mates, neighbours, kids, your granny…all are welcome. A singing solidarity for Palestine 🇵🇸 Walk. Sunday 1pm Custom House Please share widely and repost. GRMMA #speirgoem

All eyes on The Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the Israeli occupation's illegal siege on Gaza. Sign & share to show your support. my.uplift.ie/petitions/i-... @uplift.ie

Come join us! Bígí linn! Every voice matters. Every voice counts. Every voice is welcome. This is for all who want to show their 💚 for 🇵🇸. Singers, musicians 🎶, old and young…..Families welcome. Choirs; tell your members! Sunday 21st September Customs House 1pm. #speirgorm

I have a new Radio 4 short story about an exorcism in a Nursing Home airing this month and I’ve just listened to the recording of Seamus O’Hara reading it and it’s only brilliant. Can’t wait for you all to hear it.

An important update from Francesca Albanese, special UN Rapporteur on Palestine. The flotilla fully complies with International Law. Any attempt to violate the flotilla’s mission is a violation of International Law which @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu has said she will uphold. Empty words, Ursula?

I just asked the European Commission whether they would ask for the €50,000 back in this case, as it has clearly been used to develop a military product now contracted to be supplied to the IDF, in breach of Horizon rules. No comment on the specific case "have to look into it", spokesman says.

Customer in asking for and buying all Naoise Dolan's books because of her action❤️🖤🤍💚

Wonderful video from #CleanCoasts about Sally and her human Tony who litter pick on Sandymount Strand in Dublin every day Latest Irish Business Against Litter survey has shown great improvements on beaches. It's not come about by magic, but by the heroic efforts of so many like Sally and Tony 👏

This might look extreme but it's not. What is extreme is the status quo where cars dominate. These are the types of changes we need to see across Dublin and our other cities. Not in years or decades, but tomorrow. If we are serious about human health, we need to fundamentally change our cities.

I'm going to be Táin-posting for the foreseeable future.

@seagoatscreams.bsky.social hey, thinking of you and holding your cares in mind and 💚🌊 

“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.” “Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath Some costs aren’t costs.

“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.” (Among MANY other public benefits.) Want To Make More Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com #BikeLanesMeanBusiness

Basic Income makes total sense for everyone. This survey is about income for Artists. It takes less than a minute to tick and send. Please check it out and share widely. Our artists deserve support. They are the lifeblood of our country. ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run... #speirgorm #basicIncome

One thing to consider when looking at AGS data on reports of hate attacks is that some immigrants don't turn to the guards because they want a PULSE data check to return absolutely nothing, even their names as victims, for the citizenship vetting process. My sister was like that (now a citizen)

One female paramedic told The Journal Investigates she was "dry humped” by two different male colleagues, incidents brushed off as jokes. http://www.thejournal.ie/national-ambulance-service-female-paramedics-6748778-Jul2025/

The number of dead seals washing up along Irish coasts more than doubled between 2020 and 2023, an investigation by @trishdevlin.bsky.social has found. http://www.thejournal.ie/dead-seals-ireland-6786495-Aug2025/

There's a REALLY quick and easy survey for the public consultation on the Basic Income for the Arts scheme - it only takes a few seconds, anyone can fill it in, and it could make a huge difference to arts workers in Ireland. Take a few ticks to places a few ticks here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

Connolly for President. She chose to emulate hand painted signage to launch her campaign. “Tá ómós á léiriú do na litritheoirí traidisiúnta agus an taispeántas dúchasach saibhir a chruthaigh siad ag am gur chuid lárnach den saol laethúil a bhí sa mbród ealaíonta agus cultúrtha.” #SpeirGorm

There’s a public survey open for the general public to give input as to whether the Basic Income for the Arts scheme should continue. I implore you to take the 2 mins to fill out this survey and call for the BIA scheme to be continued and further developed. ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

Would you like to contribute to the public consultation about the Basic Income for the Arts? 💡 Fill out this survey from Minister O’Donovan at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

Want to help bring Culture Night Dublin to life for thousands? We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable volunteers to support events across the city. ✨ Take a look at the roles below and apply below: 🎖 Event Volunteers 📸 Photography / Social Media Volunteers Apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Irish surgeon Dr Morgan McMonagle on Channel 4 News on how outrageous it is that western governments are allowing apartheid Israel's genocide of Palestinians. "Nothing can justify what's going on in Gaza right now." #GazaGenocide

Mothers against Genocide with reimagined Woman’s Heart ❤️ Mary Black sings with Róisín el Cherif, Ríoghnach Connolly, Áine Tyrrell, Leen, Sailhymn accompanied by Aziz Abushark. Sen. Francis Black introduced the Occupied Territories Bill in 2018. It needs to pass. ASAP 🇮🇪 opposes genocide. #speirgorm