Something about this episode of a normally excellent podcast troubled me. Couldnt quite put my finger on what it was. This is an excellent companion piece which deserves a read. Stopping exploitation requires us to be clear-eyed not panic-driven.

Measles virus doesn't care about your beliefs, just your immunity.

For the day that's in it...and the times we live in. "By yon castle-wa', at the close o' the day, I heard a man sing, though his head it was grey; And as he was singing, the tears down came— There'll never be peace till Jamie comes hame."

No way we let Sweden get over the line on this ahead of Ireland. Tell your friends. This isn’t just any old petition, this mechanism has EU clout.

The Carney speech is worth reading in full: globalnews.ca/news/1162087...

In year-ends gone by, I used to make a point of thanking the good men and women of @irishrail.bsky.social on social media for consistently and reliably getting me to work through out the year. Moving about Dublin would be so much easier if more folk realised this hidden gem. [1/n]

Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.

Need to send the RTÉ graphics person back to school? Columns don't match numbers. Better to take your time to get it right than be first to err #rookiemistake #Áras25

As ever, Simon says it much more eloquently and entertainingly... #Áras25 #Speirghorm

In the lull between the polling and the declaration of results, it is inevitable that the spin machine is in overdrive. For me, the key messages from this election: 1. This has been a landslide win for Catherine Connolly. She ran a positive, dignified and presidential campaign. #Áras25

Not quite a year ago, I gave you a gentle prompt to check out @nialler9.com and @andreacleary.bsky.social podcast. I hope that you took my sage advice. Alas comes the news that with Episode 300, this great podcasting duo have come to their co-presenting conclusion. But what a way to sign off!

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

The other thing that I take from the #Áras25 debates, is the futility of the entire debate format. The President role won't ever require the incumbent to debate. Instead, it requires them to be able to articulate a compelling vision for the country. Emoter-in-chief.

This #Áras25 Presidential debate is a close run thing. Neck & neck, indeed. While Kieran Cuddihy performed well, methinks Áine Lawlor nailed it with her ceist as gaeilge.

When the lead candidate is next & neck with undecided, then you'd have to be very cautious about this 'Ireland hasn't yet thought' poll. Helpfully there's another TV debate win the hour to make this poll obsolete. #Aras25

💙💛 Our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Manchán Magan, author, filmmaker and passionate advocate for the Irish language. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

We are pleased to share information about a study on recurrent cervical cancer. The trial is now open at UCD Cancer Trials and is being conducted at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (MMUH) in Dublin. 👉 Read more about the trial here: www.ucd.ie/cancertrials...

🧠📄 Research led by Associate Professor Cliodhna O’Connor of UCD School of Psychology has examined how adults experience receiving a diagnosis of autism. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/h... @cliodhna

If you aren't listening to Full Disclosure with @mrjamesob.bsky.social, you are missing insightful, thoughtful interviews with interesting people. This one with our own Leo Varadkar is a case in point. Very relaxed, honest and free of political spin. open.spotify.com/episode/1PYE...

UCD Colleagues: We're recruiting 4 paid Student Partners (Stage 2+) for UCD Teaching & Learning. A great chance for students to help shape the academic experience. We'd appreciate your help spreading the word. Deadline 3-Oct-25. All details & application form via: www.ucd.ie/teaching/wha...

I know that I only catch one tenth of her cultural references but I am loving the brilliant @cmatbaby.bsky.social's Euro-Country shopping centre versions. Oh the Michael Fry of it all (@bigdirtyfry.bsky.social). Brings me back. Nostalgia sells!

Delighted to see our new paper Autistic SPACE for Inclusive Education is out in @neurodiversityjrnl.bsky.social just in time for the new school year, with @aoifemunroe.bsky.social, Elaine McGoldrick, Rachel Ferguson & Carina Byrne.

Genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression. Whatever label, dehumanising people and indifference leads to evil and inhumane conduct. This episode is worth a listening to even if only to keep the fragile spark of hope alive. #PPP open.spotify.com/episode/0ZBm...

The presumption (not unreasonable given it is one of the routes to nomination) is that the field of Presidential candidates should be assembled by political parties. Anyone putting themselves forward as an independent is immediately dawbed with the indelible 'crackpot' sign. #Áras25

We've been very fortunate with the calibre of our Uachtaráin na hÉireann over the past 50 years. With any luck, #Áras25 might help get my #SoMe mojo back. GRMMA to @igo107.bsky.social for creating this feed. bsky.app/profile/did:...

Happy 250th birthday to Daniel O'Connell, born #OTD in 1775. I recently wrapped up a project that included looking through a lot of his letters and what really struck me was his character; warm & affectionate with family & friends, determined & passionate with his colleagues in their campaigns. 1/2

I've been trying to write something about the death of my colleague Seán Rocks, but I can't do him justice. From everyone I have spoken to in the last few days, it's safe to say that the loss of his voice, warmth, passion, curiosity, and skill in the promotion of the Arts... 1/2

🧵New apartment min sizes (my reading from reports) 3-bed down 14m2, so the size of a double bedroom gone (90>>>76m2) 2-bed down 9m2, the size of a single bedroom gone (73>>64m2) 1-bed down 8m2, the size of a single bedroom gone (45>>37m2) Studio down 5m2 (37>>32m2) www.rte.ie/news/politic...

The 'Class per capita' energy is strong in this photo. #CelticFC

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 A great weekend of racing for our UCD Ad Astra Academy alum athletes. 💯 After running a PB of 10.25 on Saturday, UCD Ad Astra Academy alumnus and UCD Athletics Club runner Bori Akinola ran a wind-assisted 10.10 (+2.9) on Sunday, the fastest recorded 100m by an Irish man in all conditions

Someone reminded me of the quote, attributed to Bruce Lee that ‘The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering’. It was referenced in connection to the passing of the Lisbon Lion, John Clark. Having joined #CelticFC at 17, the sweeper had a memorable 13 years as a player and...

John Clark – A life worth remembering, the key to immortality @celticstarmag.bsky.social https://www.celticnewsnow.com/news/john-clark-a-life-worth-remembering-the-key-to-immortality/647429/ #celtic #celticfc

"They lived and laughed and loved and left." Thoughts with their families and loved ones.

...along with their friends Olivia Burke, Eoghan Culligan, and Ashley Donohue. We also remember Aoife Beary, a Berkeley survivor and UCD graduate, who passed away in 2022.

💙💛 On the tenth anniversary of the Berkeley balcony tragedy, the UCD community fondly remembers those who sadly lost their lives, UCD students Lorcán Miller, Niccolai Schuster, and Eimear Walsh...

Haven't done one of these for a while. Thoroughly recommend the TRIP 'Leading' interview by Alastair Campbell & Rory Stewart with social psychologist, Jonathan Haidt. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vE4fDYgR5DDz5Td1Yn164?si=b9f01705b5774c9f Haidt has long explored the social and (1/11)

🧵 Several people have raised questions about what I meant by "deservedly so" when referring to the decline of institutional trust. It's a fair question, so I want to explain that, because it sits at the heart of my work on how democracies collapse when their epistemic foundations rot.

In the same vein as a post from @saoirsemc.bsky.social last year, I want to remind everyone how amazing our public libraries are. A public space where, counter to our consumer culture, you don’t have to buy anything, just enjoy the space & the shared resources ⭐️ The staff are also amazing. 📚 1/2

Me: Can I ask you a big favour, please? Al Friend: Of course, Paul you need? — go ahead. What do you need?

This post provokes so many interesting questions for me (mix of private consumption between goods and services ; role and impact of government consumption, etc.) but more fundamentally it reminds me that perhaps we should ask why is 'GDP growth' the key metric? #Doughnut economics?

Pleased to see that move by @ria.ie.

Time to update the lyrics.. 🎵And they gave us James McGrory and Paul McStay Forrest, Johnstone, Tully, Murdoch, Auld and Hay 🎵 #CelticFC

I have to say, when James scored today, it was one of the most emotional moments I've had supporting Celtic over the past 50 years. The reaction of the support showed how special he is to all of us. A truly magical moment 💚 #CelticFC

Right now, I love the tone of my Bluesky feed. It isn't all cats, cupcakes or my #Hoops homages. We can still get to admire a judicious well phrased burn! 👇

🧑‍🎓🇳🇿 Many congratulations to UCD graduate Dr John Roche, who has been appointed as the New Zealand Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor.

So glad these teams persisted with the new #GAA end-to-end rules again this week.

There is only one thing worse than watching a below par #CelticFC performance, and that is following said performance on social media. Hoops fans swing from ecstasy to despair. C'mon folks, keep the faith!

🚨💳 Giant Cheque Alert! UCD Relay For Life has raised a staggering €86,789 for the Irish Cancer Society.