Chaos on the Royal canal, but if the canal gives you chaos, create #Blueskyphotography #speirgorm #Ireland #Art #photography #urban #Black&White #Landscape #Nature #Snapseed

Another brilliant thread to read through. Thank You Sara I love how the famous characters of the time, could and would interact without knowing any final outcome other than the production of the Arts itself (books in this case) Dublin / Australia / Belfast History in plain sight. #Speirgorm

Off out early to vote #Aras2025 No spoilt vote Choosing no transfers. Turning up and voting is so much more important than sitting at home and letting others win by default. I believe one candidate will represent us proudly, tri-lingually and expressive of National mood #Speirgorm #CCFP

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Michael Collins addressing a #NoKings protest in Ireland in the early 20th century.

Cormorant on the Royal canal at Confey Station, Leixlip, Co Kildare #Speirgorm #Blueskyphotography #Ireland #Art #photography #urban #Landscape #Nature #Snapseed

An observation test for you - for your inner 8 year-old “The artist has hidden 12 things in this picture. How many can you find?” Treasure magazine, 1964 Official answers coming soon (Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one? 🙏)

I don't have the pan-face words to be able to convey the humour as others here are doing. But I'm here for every bit of it. Wonderful funny anecdotes of maliciousness #SmearthebeJaysis

A new museum dedicated to the life of the explorer Ernest Shackleton opens in Athy in Co Kildare today.

...because you know that work bloody well *matters*. (The Irish government clearly agrees! A fun thing I learned: Irish artists can be exempt from paying income tax under €50k income.) So please find a way to keep doing what you know you're here to do - however messy the process becomes. Ta.

There’s something quite poetic about FF running a presidential candidate in 2025 who (allegedly!) turns out to be a dodgy landlord, right after they decided against Bertie because he might remind people why we don’t like FF 🤣

I have struggled with Irish, and I want to show people that it is worth it to learn Irish. It is difficult, but it is worth it.

“Catherine is right. I was asked. I gave a strong recommendation. I see no problem with that and I’m surprised that anybody does,” Mr Ó Cuív told the Irish Independent. “My view at the time was that if you want to bring about peace, you have to take these steps. And time has proved me 100pc right.”

#Aras2025 I strongly believe either 3 candidates will serve honourably and not embarrass Ireland. But; HH will be voice of present Govt. JG does not have, and will not be, a voice. CC will put social conscious issues up to the Govt. aka MDH Back away from naivety and CC will win. #Speirgorm

Preparing to run the Dublin city marathon for the Irish Cancer Society. How the training load grows month on month just to get to the starting line. #irishcancersociety #DCM #Speirgorm

‘Twas the month before Halloween, and through the long nights, Not a faerie was stirring, they stayed out of sight, The púca’s portion was no longer left in the field, Folk had forgotten the nightmare was real . . . But this Halloween, he will make them remember. #Halloween #Samhain #SpeirGorm

30 days have September April June and November In 30 days just for fun Dublin Marathon will be run All the supporters Cheering us on 20 thousand strangers Running strong To finish will be glorious The celebrations famous As we limp away together And sign up to do another one #teamirishcancersociety

Sunrise on the bus

Little clap back from Stephen Colbert 🎶🤣 #freespeech #kimmel #colbert #shutyourtrap #pinks #resist #resistanceunited #voteblue

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I am today yrs old to learn of a 'Londonbridge' road in Dublin. I kind of knew of York, but maybe not Cambridge roads. History hidden in plain sight. #speirgorm

SEMINAR FOR JOURNALISTS 🗓️ October 27-30, 2025 🔹 The cost of the seminar & accommodation is fully covered (we do not cover travel expenses and insurance) 🔹Details: https://www.auschwitz.org/en/museum/news/call-for-participants-seminar-for-journalists-2025-27-30-october,1788.html

DUBLIN! FREE BOOKS! #SpeirGorm Outside 17 St Clement’s Road, Drumcondra. Apparently another skip is coming with more books tomorrow, too. Today’s was much lit crit, religious studies, Irish & museums.

My daughter scolded me for wanting to take this picture, and in fairness I didn't want to have the man in it. But a day later, I think this was framed correct, with the man giving more life to the scene. Dublin, St Stephens green, 2 minutes after a rainpour.

It took 68 years to build the first 1 TW of solar, just 2 years to add the second. At the current pace, we’re on a 1.5-year doubling curve: 4 TW by 2026, 8 TW by 2028, and 10–14 TW by 2030. Panels aren’t the limit anymore—BESS & lithium are. ⚡☀️🔋 #EnergyTransition #Solar #BESS #Lithium #LFP

Normal person, normal views. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Returned to the library yesterday. Simple advice, and already on a 5 in a row, morning streak of writing. No agenda Just short paragraphs Disconnected from each other but joined by the ideas generated overnight and wrote as they arrive Highly recommended to any aspiring authors.

#Speirgorm #Gaza

The Irish Govt survey on a Basic Income for Artists is open until Sep 5. This world-leading scheme has been piloted & shown through ongoing research to have delivered transformative results for those receiving it. Short survey. Very quick to fill in. Have your say here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

It's amazing that a lot of life's problems can be solved by going to the library... Need free Wi-Fi? Need a free meeting room? Need a friendly face to welcome you? Go to your local library!

Anyone around Swords keep an eye out please

A deep black image showing a deep black pint of Guinness stout with an immaculate white cream head. A image created as I had a sneaky pint on the way home. Tasted good too #Blueskyphotography #speirgorm #Ireland #Art #photography #urban #Black&White #Guinness #Stout

Great letter in today's Irish Times. We have watched politicians and media enable apartheid Israel's genocide of Palestinians for almost two years. #GazaGenocide

Hugh Lane Gallery to close for three years? Speaking of galleries - sorry to hear this. The Hugh Lane Gallery on Parnell Square is closing on 28th September. Dublin City Council has said the city's Hugh Lane Gallery is to close for three years in order to facilitate a refurbishment. The work will…

#Postboxsaturday An Irish example from the beginning of the independent state. P&T - post and telegraph Saorstát Éireann - Irish Free state.

A sudden squeaking overhead as a murder of crows gathered and turned for home. Appeared and gone in about 10 seconds #Speirgorm #Birds #Murder #Crows

Good morning🌞💙 Dr Who quote 4 U "The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common - they don't change their views to fit the facts. They change the facts to fit their views, which can be uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs changing." -Tom Baker, 4th doctor

How different birds would run a marathon... a thread. 👇 Reckon you could outdo these birds? We're taking applications for London Marathon 2026 Team RSPB runners. Follow the link to apply, you have 'til Sunday! 🏅 rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...

The ever changing light is what makes Patagonia so very special. In Torres del Paine, a spot lit iceberg is dwarfed by mountains in the shade, except the jagged summit, bathed in the warm afternoon sun. #bluesky #photography #landscapephotography #nature #naturephotography #landscape #travel

+20°C running conditions this morning in the #Irish_life_race_series 10k run. Went out thinking due to conditions a sub 1hr would suit. Sub 55min was NOT on the cards. Thrilled with the result. #Speirgorm #Runchat #10km

A little rock pool reflection Killiney, south Dublin. #Blueskyphotography #speirgorm #Ireland #Art #photography #coastal #seascape #Landscape #Nature

Post run, cold water plunge. Had the place to myself for all of 5 blissful minutes.. Beautiful day for it.

Chess — and the quiet art of watching how people move. Their patterns, their limitations, their instincts. Not to manipulate. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧. #VSS365 - Rook #Poetry #Poem

A soft subtle riot of colour. A collage of flowers, some formerly known as weeds, along the banks of the Royal canal. Some early Autumn blackberries in flower. #Blueskyphotography #speirgorm #Ireland #Art #photography #urban #Weedsareflowers #Landscape #Nature

Poppy Raindrops or Morning dew After the bees feed their fill The petals fall that same day Everything transient Natures way #Blueskyphotography #speirgorm #Ireland #Art #photography #urban #gardening #Flowers #Landscape #Nature

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr... @uplift.ie

The GPO is the epicentre battlefield site of the most important event in modern Irish history. Epicentre - not shopping centre. Please consider signing; my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr... @uplift.ie

Watching the Dub Vs Cork hurling match. Some of the best stick work I've seen in a long time. AND from CORK 😱 (I'm a Dub) Fast and absolutely furious. A goal fest already. #DubCork #Speirgorm #GAA

Congrats NY💜