#OtD 26 Dec 1862 the largest mass execution in US history took place when 38 Native American Dakota people were hanged. Some trials lasted less than five minutes, and Pres Lincoln personally reviewed the trial paperwork and approved the death penalty stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9808...

Vital information for the day that it is. #BigGuyOnTheWay

In 2023 I became obsessed with videos of dads in cargo shortswaiting in parking lots during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. So when she came to town, I grabbed a camera and headed down to talk to them. I thought it'd be funny. It turned out to be something else entirely.

I can think of a shorter snappier headline for this …

Alarms off til 5 Jan. Yes, feckin' did it!* (*it being getting thru December) youtu.be/nRZ8vi5eAEk?...

It’s never the right time, but what a pox of a time of year to be widowed. Phone call from a neighbour about another neighbour tonight … and really, f*ck cancer.

Join us at 2pm on Wednesday 31st December at the Ha’penny Bridge, Dublin to attend our annual New Year’s Eve vigil for the people of Palestine, especially those in besieged in Gaza – to remind people that despite the attempts to gaslight us, ‘There is NO ceasefire in Gaza’. #FreePalestine

Water Signs was HUGE in Ireland when it came out in 1983. Driving Home For Christmas is everywhere at this time of year, but this was where it started for me. Thanks Mr Rea. ❤️ #LetItLoose youtu.be/QAhE1WO7_Ow?...

Remembering Samuel Beckett

NOW NOW NOW

A favourite view on the shortest day.

Wondering how to watch the Winter Solstice livestream from Newgrange? Our short how-to video guides you step by step. 📅 21 Dec ⏰ 8.40am 🌅 Live from inside the chamber Save the link and tune in: gov.ie/solstice #WinterSolstice #Newgrange #ShareTheSolstice #OPW

Today is the shortest day of the year and the sunlight will be making its way through the narrow aperture over the entrance to the Newgrange chamber later. And while physical access is limited, people can also witness the sunlight illuminating it from the comfort of their own home. jrnl.ie/6899314

BIG NEWS EVERYONE. I’m taping my first comedy special/third album Saturday February 28 in San Francisco. Two shows. All ages. I want to see you there. These jokes kill fascists. Tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/nato-green...

Was in Fairview y'day. For a while, I've thought that the green footbridge should be named for Declan Flynn. It turns out someone else might think the same ... ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Expect the special Popbitch mailout in the coming week or so.

Don't miss livestream of Winter Solstice at Newgrange, Sunday 21 December 2025 "For 17 minutes, direct sunlight can enter the Newgrange monument through the specially contrived small opening above the entrance known as the ‘roof box’, to illuminate the Chamber." heritageireland.ie/winter-solst...

Just a little "head up". The December solstice will be at on the 21st (Sunday) at 15:02 Dublin time. That is the shortest day, so Monday is when the days start to get longer.

IFI@Home #Plainclothes I'm bawling sitting here watching it.. 🥺

Oh, so THAT'S what's going on in my silly brain and heart. (It does this every year, mind. Every. Year.) Can't see the new beginnings yet, but definitely the past. #JanusFace

The #WinterSolstice livestream link is now available Join us on 21 Dec @ 8:40 am to witness the solstice sunrise live from inside the #Newgrange chamber, weather permitting. Save the link now and be part of this extraordinary moment. 🔗www.gov.ie/solstice#WinterSolstice#Newgrange#ShareTheSolstice

As I feared, tonight's #ScreenUnseen at Odeon Malahide Rd was the national trauma that was #Saipan Fascinating to see something I Iived thru be dealt with as a historic piece, and to see who was airbrushed out.

Born 16.12.1961. Can't imagine him at 64. #BillHicks

Another RR thread. The world couldn't contain a heart this big.

Cinema this a’noon and saw my first trailer for #Saipan - I’m not ready for this, I’m NOT ready for this, I’m NOT READY for this …

Winning! We’ve beat the darkness AGAIN! #WellDoneUs

An early start for a Saturday morn, and a difficult watch in parts, but so glad I saw it. Thank you @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social for screening #DieMyLove today.

Prince – Sign "O" The Times - the 1987 concert film is on Sky Arts at 1:40AM this Sunday night / Monday morning 📼

Portishead live from the Roseland Ballroom NYC is on Sky Arts at midnight tomorrow (Sunday)

Hi all. Are ye ready? 2 important notes: - Today's sunset will be the earliest, but the grand adult sthretch in the evenings doesn't start until tomorrow's sunset. - Will you help get #TheGrandStretchIsBack trending?!! (whatever that might mean on this network!)

Wonderfully funny man who brought joy to millions of people. How many human beings can claim that? RIP #stanleybaxter

A bit of desperate news to come out of the public meeting to #savethecomplex is this bit about the timeline! Please write your TD, doesn’t have to be long. @dublincomicarts.bsky.social is comprised of hundreds of artists and thousands of audience members, we need everyone’s help!

(Checks listings) … the only game I wanna watch, and it’s only in Premier Sports … shudda gone to Glasgow with the bro… ☹️ #CelticRoma

I'm not a fan of this time of year, but you look up and you see colours like this, and it makes it a little easier for a time.

One of the greats from last year is back! Take time out to read and cry with laughter...

It was the omg of times, it was the Jfc of times

Statement by President Connolly on the death of Des Kenny, Galway president.ie/en/media-lib...

So apart from being very talented my brother David is very brave. While his film Eternity was being wrapped up he had a very serious diagnosis and he has written about it here time.com/7339094/eter...

75 yrs old. Still as fresh as a daisy. Such a damn good film! They don't make 'em like this anymore! Thank you @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social for screening #SunsetBoulevard

December Kindness 2025

Something to keep in mind when the public meeting about the future of The Complex happens on Thursday at 17:30! We need a “save the Cobblestone” level of turnout. www.instagram.com/p/DR4s6JXjAW...

9 points from 12. 4 wins from 5. Doing it all flying under the radar, no headlines. You can get away with more when people aren't paying attention to you. Just how I like it. 💙 #Everton #StealthToffees

My Spotify reading age is “old enough to know Spotify screws artists and supports anti-immigrant policies”. Start your New Year with a better app.

🔵 Zohran Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social 🗞️ ICON

Look guys, if the gays can boycott the Eurovision, the very very very least you can do is boycott FIFA

ACN will be running over Christmas and all matches will be live free to air on Channel 4. It's happening in Morocco and the last tournament was one of the best football tournaments I've ever watched. It had everything. Show some love 👊🏾

Charming and beautiful, and of course a soundtrack that could do no wrong. Thanks Odeon Malahide Rd for #BlueMoon.