“There is no Israeli public figure whose sleep is disturbed by the children screaming in terror and in hospitals…” ~Gideon Levy Haaretz ☕️🥐

How will this work for driving test centres that are far from motorways? Eg Skibbereen in West Cork. Nearest motorway is 75 km away near Cork city. Does this mean no tests in places far from the motorway network? Driving on N roads is the problem. www.thejournal.ie/motorways-dr... #speirgorm

Donegal V Tyrone was a great game. The new rules are a big improvement. That game would've been defensive muck in previous years. www.rte.ie/sport/footba... #speirgorm

People of #spéirgorm, and more specifically, na spéirgormigh of #cork: Easons are hosting a special event to mark the release of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 at the Imperial Hotel on Tuesday week, 27th May. Come along for live Q&A and a signed copy of the book! ti.to/eason/eason-...

On last week's 'English Meet': www.juliangirdham.com/blog/english...

JBM- he's the man! www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar... #speirgorm

"Who ordered the Code Red?" As a schoolkid in the 1990s, I performed the Few Good Men scene, Jack Nicholson vs Tom Cruise, on my own, in drama class, playing both! So Hasan Minhaj, on his show, challenged me to re-enact it with him. And we did! Enjoy! (Full show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeUU...)

Thinking of my grandmother's brother Cprl Christopher Connolly, gunner in the Royal artillery in WW2 and taken prisoner of war at Dunkirk. Freed by the Allies after 5 years. Died not long after the war in an industrial accident. Buried in the Abbey cemetery, Bantry. #VEDay

They should be optimistic, since there's an Orangeman in the White House.

Okay look I am very opposed to increased militarism and but if you think the state shouldn't seek to replace outdated weapons systems and infantry vehicles, just be honest and say you want the Irish army abolished because that is in effect what you are arguing for

I'll never forget hearing this live.

Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections. He was, at heart, a pastor to wounded souls. Here are some of the most memorable moments of Pope Francis' papacy.

Russia will be capable of attacking NATO territory in 2029, –Inspector General of the German Bundeswehr Breuer "We see that Russia is now significantly increasing its armament,including about 1,500 battle tanks per yr.These are either tanks that are taken from warehouses&repaired,or new production

"Homegrown" by Jeffrey Toobin. Great book on that horrific act of terrorism. Many children killed in a child minding service in the building that was blown up.

"Stone Mad" Cork sculptor Seamus Murphy's legendary book on his craft to be republished. www.irishtimes.com/culture/art/... #speirgorm

ok but where'd his putter go? it disappears into the sky like Prince's guitar

Breaking News from @theathletic.bsky.social: After a tense playoff, Rory McIlroy won his first Masters to become just the sixth golfer to complete a career Grand Slam. www.nytimes.com/athletic/627...

It deserves the Hoppípolla treatment, I don't give a fuck.

Trump acting in cavalier fashion with legal rules and principles to disadvantage of those affected - other commentators: 'oh you legal commentators do exaggerate'. Trump acting in cavalier fashion with trade rules and principles to disadvantage of those affected - 'we didn't see this coming'.

3, 16, 7, 7, 15, 15, 15, 9, 17 Ages of the children killed by russia yesterday

Appalling interview on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social with Sebastian Gorka. A right wing Orban fellow traveller. Ignorance and condescension masquerading as "combative." Verging on misogynistic. #tariffs

Lovely evening looking out over the inner harbour from the GAA grounds in Bantry. #speirgorm #bluesabu

Croatia has 20 times the number of soccer academy coaches that the FAI has in place. All of the betting levy going to the horsey/greyhound set..Crazy stuff. #speirgorm

Beautiful day walking near Bantry Bay but cold in a northerly wind. Hungry Hill on the majestic Beara peninsula in the distance. #speirgorm

Didn't know the 2 seasons in Toronto one. Building does come to a halt in the winter.

Excellent article in @irishtimes.com from a practising secondary teacher on Netflix's "Adolescence" www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...

Excellent comment here from @juliangirlandboy.bsky.social on the new senior cycle English reform. An oral exam in English worth 20% - the so-called Additional Assessment Component (AAC). #edchatie

He represents nobody in Ireland. Disgusting that he's in the WH today. I had no problem with An Taoiseach meeting with Trump on Wednesday, because that's diplomacy, and Micheál Martin is our democratically elected head of govt. But McGregor? A St Patrick's Day low! www.rte.ie/news/2025/03...

I really liked this interview with @schumer.senate.gov in the @nytimes.com. I get that people are furious, but a shutdown under Trump 2 & Doge would be very different. He also talks about what happens if Trump decides not to obey court orders. @davidallengreen.bsky.social pca.st/episode/7fa8...

And as ever, sharing the brilliant @ria.ie Confessio project where we can read St Patrick’s own words & his experience of being trafficked into Ireland as a child - sadly as relevant as ever today w so many children displaced due to violence, war & climate change. #speirgorm. confessio.ie

Happy St Patrick's Day. Trawler in the distance this morning off Gearhies pier, Bantry Bay. #speirgorm #stpatricksday

Great column from @patrickfreyne.bsky.social on the meaning of Irishness today.

Leadership is about imagining the organisational future while managing the impact of the organisational past.

Many thanks to @joerolston.bsky.social for moderating tonight's #edchatie. Interesting discussion as always.

I think school BOMs are under utilised in school leadership (paradoxically). The role of the chairperson is critical in terms of managing school change. Chairs should be rewarded for their unpaid work. And they shouldn't be enthusiastic amateurs. #edchatie

Cover of @strickomaster.bsky.social book. #edchatie

Brian. Cork. Principal in a Deis post primary. A recent book that i really liked "Is leadership a race?" by @strickomaster.bsky.social #edchatie

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BARTIROMO: Are you expecting a recession this year? TRUMP: I hate to predict things like that. There is a period of transition.

A former chief of staff of the Defence Forces has told Prime Time that 'neutrality as a statement in a globalised world is a myth'

A DEIS Plus model for some schools would be a good thing. Not all disadvantaged schools are disadvantaged in the same way. Current supports are inadequate anyway. No detail on when, where, how much and which schools. #edchatie www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

Delicious Avgolemono soup from the @financialtimes.com magazine Recipe Club. Something different & fed everyone, including fussy eaters. #speirgorm

The @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social is always excellent. Recent episode with @fareedzakaria.bsky.social was very good. pca.st/episode/aeb1...