Thoroughly enjoying ‘Antarctica’ by Claire Keegan, my seventh book of 2026.

I’ve just had my first glimpse of the extremely pretty maps of the Neagh Archipelago which come as a bonus print with the No Alibis special edition of #FewAndFarBetween preorder if you want to make sure you get one. Once they’re gone they’re gone.

Shameful, absolutely despicable attack.

Just finished ‘Orbital’. Simply wonderful. #BookSky

GUARDIAN: Hope and despair in Assad’s ‘human slaughterhouse’ #TomorrowsPapersToday

Phoebe and Holly best friends forever! Lovely kids. #LateLateToyShoe

Brian Og is a natural. #LateLateToyShoe

There are times I wish I was a kid again. Although some might say I never grew up. #TheLateLateToyShow

Back watching the show for the first time in years as I now have two grandchildren #thelatelatetoyshow

I’m listening to ‘Marquee Moon’ by Television. It was released 47 years. Still sounds great though.

New blog post: I recently asked writers what tips they had for finishing stories. Here's what the replies were. If you responded, you're probably mentioned here somewhere! anneolearyblog.wordpress.com/2024/12/04/h...

The cover of Wednesday’s @ExaminerSport will look a lot like this. It would be a great help to our long-term ability to keep producing quality sports coverage if you bought or subscribed to @ExaminerSport. Thank you and apols for mini manifesto..

There’s nothing worse than an email that begins: “We’re updating our terms and conditions…” And then you wonder should you spend an hour reading them to see how you’ll be affected, and terrified if you don’t you’ll pay for it later.

The appeal stays open for the rest of the month. Just can't seem to break €12,000... www.gofundme.com/f/therickosh...

There ya go. Martin sets out his stall.

I see @gavreilly.bsky.social has cut his hair and shed the stubble. #tonightvmtv

Perfect presents for the Leesiders in your life.

Great to see so many new Irish citizens this week. A hundred thousand welcomes to them all.

Bad news for chefs. Next up replace waiters and us diners can save on tips.

My family research rewards patience. My grandaunt Mary Bridget Nagle died in 1907 aged 13 months. No death registered but I found her burial records today. Another mystery solved.

Democracy is worth scaling a wall for - remarkable pictures from South Korea

All my Xmas shopping done! Any chance of a medal?

Today is the International Day of People with Disabilities. #IDPD Women with disability face an increased risk of domestic violence & intimate partner abuse. Every woman has a right to a life free from violence #16days #EndVAW

Depressing statistic. Speaking as a proud Munsterman we really need to pay more than lip service to female candidates. After all, look at the hames Irish men have made of the country.

Took a break from here during the election although I watched TV coverage. I have great admiration for any politicians who put in the hard yards. It’s an often thankless task. Congrats to the winners even if you’re the wrong persuasion! #GE24.

If turnout is low counts should (hopefully) be faster - you would think. #GE24

I’ve lived in the same house for 40 years, but this is my third constituency. I started in Cork South Central, then we were transferred to Cork North West. Now in Cork North Central. I wonder will we be moved again in next election? #GE24

This is a shame. They deserved better.

Change of plans on my reading tots. Picked this up in Dublin yesterday. A treat for me. And it’s signed by Eoghan Murphy himself.

My bank app is still inactive. What a pain.

I voted. Hopefully it helps achieve the right result. #GE24

A shaky morning for my bank Permanenttsb. Not sure if my social welfare payment has arrived and now the app is down.

Encouraging everyone to use their vote in my article in ⁦‪@irishexaminer‬⁩ Ireland has one of the strongest democracies, something for us to be proud of. Don't be put off by naysayers who say your vote doesn't count www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Rain bucketing down here so I’ll vote later. #GE24

Good night in Dublin. A bit of retail therapy tomorrow morning and then a quick dash to the Cork border.

On my way to Dublin via Irish Rail. Free travel is very handy for an old timer like myself.

Fascinating read this about the Barclay twins. My 72nd book this year will be Orbital.

Lads we don’t retweet anything here. We repost.

Martin the winner, Harris makes a comeback and Mary Lou brings up the rear. #GE24 #leadersdebate

Great work by sarahmcinerney.bsky.social Refusing to let speakers Drone on and talk about anything but the question #GE24 #leadersdebate

Martin doing well, Mary Lou ducking and weaving, and Simon trying to keep up without slipping up #GE24

Mary Lou ducking the question on effect of Trump tariffs. Tut, tut #GE24

Harris and Martin sticking together like glue #GE24

This is great. @pkrugman.bsky.social is on the money.

I made my mind up before the election and won’t be changing it. Good to see the three main parties offering me €50 a week rise over lifetime of next government because I’ll need it. #GE24

I’m a little behind with my reading this year. Read 70 books so far, with ‘Orbital’ and ‘Intermezzo’ next.

I’m heading to Dublin this week for a short visit so would be grateful if local citizens rolled out the red carpet.