may you live in interesting times

Every political cartoonist in the world is currently bashing their desks in frustration.

#GazaGenocide #SolidarityWithIranLebanonPalestine

I am pro Iranian people. I stand with them against their own government’s repression AND against the imperial violence in the form of bombs dropped from the sky from Israel & the US who have already killed hundreds. I support neither imperialism or dictatorship. Sahar Delijani said it best:

Irish Education for the past week has been full of debate around the Special Needs Assistants debacle (from the government) Here's my thoughts: john-hurley.com/2026/02/23/t... #speirgorm #edchatie

So this image and website came up in my feed. Kinda gobsmacked how a website could let such a terrible AI image be published. Needless to say, if the image is that bad, I didn't bother visiting the site. Do take a moment to have some fun and see how many mistakes you can find! #speirgorm #AIslop

Recently I see more and more obviously AI created images that tend to be bland. I came across this very readable post from Jason O'Gorman on how to use 7 design principles Well worth a few minutes of your time: www.humanosity.ie/visual-desig... #speirgorm #edchatie

One of my favourite photos from @fotawildlife.bsky.social 10 years ago #speirgorm

Latest post, "why are we so afraid of failure?" #speirgorm #edchatie john-hurley.com/2026/02/16/w...

Watching "Any Given Day" from Cork University Hospital. It really is an excellent production. #speirgorm

Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again. #Pinks #ProudBlue

First post in a while. This one about the new Leaving Cert. john-hurley.com/2026/01/26/t... #speirgorm #edchat #edchatie

Northern lights near youghal #speirgorm

Source: Irish Examiner search.app/1a2Jb Teacher Burnout Crisis, From the Irish Examiner #speirgorm ##edchatie

Dear, Santa…. #SpeirGorm

The difference in presentation of the same fact by two British news agencies. Guardian Vs Sky #speirgorm

Every single week, @colinivan.bsky.social uses his platform for good. I've seen this described in my timeline as "exquisite", and it is. It deserves massive acclaim. I hope it crosses the radars of John Collison, our Taoiseach and our Tánaiste.

Very shortly, my current role ends: if anyone needs a temporary tutor in early modern history or any freelance research work done please do drop me a message. I have over a decade's experience in teaching and in archival research.

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1 Trickle-down economics was always a sham. Nothing has ever trickled down.

16 August 1944 | A transport of some 2,500 Greek Jews deported from Rhodes Island arrived at #Auschwitz. After the selection 346 men & 254 women were registered in the camp. The remaining people were murdered immediately in gas chambers.

Loyalists topping a giant bonfire with effigies of refugees in a boat in Northern Ireland is yet another illustration of how deep, putrid racism can endure for centuries within societies whose origins are colonial. Whole identities are built on being superior to others. share.google/rn7DDK7kfReL...

The Srebrenica genocide is one of the darkest pages of European history. In July 1995, 30 years ago, thousands of men and boys were murdered solely because of their ethnicity and religion. Let us remember and learn from it. #NeverForget

Morning on the Sliabh Liag cliffs. County Donegal, Ireland.

Just curious, but does anyone on here use an Eink Tablet? (remarkable, kindle scribe, boox note or similar) What's your experience of it? #speirgorm #technology #edchatie #edchat

Just finished watching "The West Wing", episode 1:20 So funny to see Charlie giving Josh romantic advice #speirgorm #thewestwing

I'm back to watching "The West Wing" Episode 1:19, "Let Bartlett Be Bartlett" The one on one between Leo and Bartlett at the end is outstanding

this is actually great, I have tried and failed to do this before

📍 Dublin, Ireland

Did you see this, @irishrainforest.bsky.social ? "We killed 10,000 trees to restore an ancient forest" youtu.be/BiDBAU2d7oE?...

Great to meet residents in Midleton this morning. I really enjoyed canvassing this part of the town in the run up to the election & it was lovely to encounter some of the same people again. Not a lot of concerns raised today but I residents know where we are for support in the months & years ahead.

So, I'm waiting for the car to be tested for the NCT. At 12.50 AM. Lat time I was in youghal at this hour, GiGi's was still open. (If you know, you know) #speirgorm

Ireland timeline cleanse. Enjoy some trad music played by these young men in a pub in Killarney

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As part of my re-watching "The West Wing". Episode 1.7, The State Dinner. It really is the episode where everything turns to dust. #speirgorm #thewestwing

Just caught up on the footage of Paris Roubaix. These guys are crazy. The first 40Km cycled at a speed of 50kph. #speirgorm #parisroubaix

Meet Anthony Schmidt, a 16-year-old with #autism who turns #miniature #cars into life-sized works of #art through his incredible #photography

It’s been over a month since this beautiful girl lost her life. An 11 year-old child who stepped off a bus, like thousands do everyday, to go home. Caitlin never made it. We need a change in bus safety in NI. Too many kids, particularly in rural areas, are in danger daily 🧵

Not the solution I'd have thought of, but we do need to have a proper evaluation and discussion about the points race. (And them actually do something) It's brutal on students #edchatie #speirgorm www.thejournal.ie/points-race-...

I couldn't work at that recycling centre, listening to trash metal all day #LunchPun

ㅤ Rabbits fighting mid-air — Mora Nakamura, 2024, Kyushu Japan ㅤ

🔴 Gaza updates we need to talk about. One month on since the breakdown of the ceasefire in #Gaza, and Israel continues to commit atrocities against civilians and deprive them of lifesaving aid. Gaza is the world’s greatest crime scene. Without accountability for war crimes there can be no justice.

I'm forced to question my sanity. Off to Barcelona tomorrow with fifth year students for three nights. #speirgorm #edchatie

Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate it!

Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear the amazing Emma Farragher and Alison Nulty present on oral language pedagogy. Next Monday (April 1) at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Bring your book shopping list! #edchatie 🔽🔽🔽

It’s REALLY important that #Vancouver’s Downtown Business Association, who were originally against downtown bike-lanes, are now among their most vigourous supporters, because of the evidence that they are better for downtown business than any street parking they replaced. Bike-lanes mean business.

Earlier this month this beautiful girl lost her life after stepping off a school bus. Caitlin Rose, our niece, died after being hit by a car as she tried to cross the road to go home. Please could you sign her mum Stella’s petition for better bus safety in Ireland? I’ll attach the link below ❤️