there should be a complete boycott of this in light of all the orange clowns policies, even more so now #Epstein #ICE #Warmonger

If you're tired or just object to using US software, here are some alternatives european-alternatives.eu

As an EV owner for over 5 years, I found this fascinating and reassuring. www.npr.org/2026/03/02/n...

It was a dry commute to work today. The bike is mucky, sorry. Filtering through traffic (which is legal, BTW), I am always struck by the number of people on their phone. A new phenomenon is the smell of people smoking weed who have the window cranked open. It's so strong! #SpeirGhorm #MotoSky

She never fails to disappoint

We attended a delightful candle making workshop at Wired Irish Crafts in Kilkenny earlier. They are in the old stables at the back of Kilkenny Design, across from the castle. It was a lovely afternoon and we learned lots and had fun. Highly recommended! www.wiredirishcrafts.ie

#OTD in 1999 a newly formed Irish band, Westside discovered a number of existing bands shared the name 'Westside'. As a result the name of the band was changed to the name we know today – 'Westlife'. Westlife went on to release their first single Swear it Again in April 1999

#OTD in 1969, Jim Morrison of the Doors allegedly exposed himself on stage in Miami -- and would later be charged with indecent exposure and public drunkenness. He was convicted in September 1970 and was still appealing the eight-month prison sentence when he died in July 1971.

Christian Dior debuted his A-line skirt #OTD in 1955 and featured a flared jacket over a dress with a full pleated skirt. His successor at the House of Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, who was only 21 years old, gave the style the look we now know: fitted shoulders and a flared bottom part of the dress

On this day in 1941, the first fully licensed commercial FM radio station in the United States, W47NV (later WSM-FM), began operation in Nashville, Tennessee youtu.be/HV3zWSawJiw?...

Holly is having a rest/nap after our walk. She's the best ❤️

As journalists working today many of us are taught to recognise disinformation when we see it and fight back against it. Unfortunately there are some who willingly seek it out and put it on their front pages. A disgrace to the profession.

Good morning from Holly and me out for our walk this morning. Rain not far away. Enjoy your Sunday. We're off to a candle making workshop later #SpeirGhorm

Captain America (Steve Rogers) is a fictional superhero who first appeared on this day in 1941. Created by cartoonists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 (cover dated March 1941) from Timely Comics, a predecessor of Marvel Comics

On this day in 1925, In their Lenten Pastoral, Catholic Bishops condemned late night dancing in towns and appealed to parents to help stop it. The Archbishop of Cashel gave out about the “abnormal craze for dancing”.

Social media created this nonsense idea that not exposing yourself to hatred is isolationist. Choosing to not spend your free time with bigots isn’t living in a bubble. I don’t need to know what’s going on at X. I won’t be smarter or more knowledgeable or empathic by being there. Neither will you.

Hey kids 👋 Fancy a bit of retail therapy? We make lots of lovely things and we could do with a few orders. Reposts would be fabulous too, I swear I am not demanding. Slated.ie #SLATED

I am in the mood for a little romance with tissues at the ready. I've grabbed my DVD of "Somewhere in Time" starring Jane Seymour, Christopher Reeves and Christopher Plummer. 😭 #SpeirGhorm

Google photos created a montage of some of the places I've visited: Clockwise: London, Paris, Berlin, Kildare, Lanzarote, Monaco and in the middle, St Lucia.

So, let me get this straight in my head: Obama signed a nuclear deal with Iran. The 🟠🤡 tire it up. The 🟠🤡 then threatens Iran and accuses them of not wanting a deal. In order to distract from the Epstein Files the 🟠🤡 launches a military strike on Iran. Am I missing anything?

Netanyahu Calls Iran Strikes Necessary To Prevent War He Just Started

CNN reporting blasts seen, heard in Abu Dhabi and Bahrain

Good morning from Holly and me out for our walk this morning 🌻 Nice bright morning here in Newbridge and it's dry!!

M*A*S*H ended #OTD in 1983, with the finale, showcased as a television film, titled "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen", becoming the most-watched and highest-rated single television episode in U.S. television history at the time, with a record-breaking 125 million viewers. #SpeirGhorm

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In the Star Trek Voyager season 3 episode "Real Life", the Doctor created a family for himself. This is revisited in this week's episode of Star Trek Starfleet Academy "The Life of The Stars". It's a great episode dealing with mental health and how to deal with trauma, in different ways #SpeirGhorm

I find your lack of faith "in St Patrick" disturbing

#OTD in 1983, Irish athlete Eamonn Coghlan became the first person to run an indoor mile in under 3 minutes and 50 seconds, setting a world record of 3:49.78 at the Meadowlands Arena in New Jersey. Coghlan’s historic run stood as the world indoor record for 14 years

#OTD in 1933, the German parliament (Reichstag) building burned down. The Nazi leadership and its coalition partners used the fire to claim that Communists were planning a violent uprising. President von Hindenburg to issue the Reichstag Fire Decree suspending civil liberties.

Here today to support the launch of #DaffodilDay #SpeirGhorm donors.cancer.ie/page/FUNBXFG...

#OTD 2016, Ireland went to the polls to elect the 32nd Dáil. As it turned out, no one party gained an overall majority. share.google/UEmJSHkPXhRx...

#OTD 1995, Barings Bank, the oldest merchant bank in the United Kingdom, went into receivership after fraudulent, unauthorized speculative trades by Nick Leeson resulted in a loss of £827 million (approximately $1.3–1.4 billion). Founded in 1762, the bank held an account belonging to the Queen.

#OTD 1992, the Irish Supreme Court overturned a High Court injunction that prevented a 14yo rape victim ("X") from traveling to the UK for an abortion. The court ruled that a termination was permissible in Ireland when a "real and substantial risk" to the mother’s life exists, including from suicide

#OTD in 1972, Santos FC, featuring the legendary Pelé, played an exhibition match against a combined Bohemians/Drumcondra XI at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Final Score: Santos FC 3–2 Bohemians/Drumcondra XI. 30,000 spectators attended the sold-out, rainy Saturday afternoon match.

On this day in 1936, Adolf Hitler and Ferdinand Porsche launched the Volkswagen Beetle.

On this day in 1935, RADAR-Radio Detection & Ranging was first demonstrated by Robert Watson-Watt. share.google/Yczq4z03zghK...

Storm Ulysses, which struck Ireland on February 16-27, 1903, caused widespread devastation in Dublin's Phoenix Park, with reports indicating 3,000 trees (predominantly elms) were uprooted. Winds in excess of 100 mph (45 m/s) made it one of the most severe wind events in the region.

There's a great podcast on BBC Sounds, part of a bigger series called... Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty @stevenc63.bsky.social & @jasoncarty.bsky.social Get it at www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

If you had told me five years ago that the saviour of the Game of Thrones universe would be a show about a tall, slightly thick-headed hedge knight and his bald squire, I would have laughed. Simple, soulful, and spectacular. Dunk and Egg have saved the franchise www.thefourthwall.xyz/post/finally...

#OTD in 1976, the Irish telephone directory was officially divided into two separate volumes for the first time. This division created one dedicated volume for Dublin, with a second volume covering the rest of the country. This change was prompted by the rapid growth in telephone subscribers

Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music premiered on Broadway #OTD in 1973, at the Shubert Theatre in NYC. Directed by Harold Prince. It won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and features the famous ballad "Send in the Clowns" youtu.be/8L6KGuTr9TI?...

Released #OTD in 1972, "Give Ireland Back to the Irish" was the debut single by Paul McCartney and Wings, written as a direct protest against the Bloody Sunday killings. Due to its controversial political stance, the song was banned by the BBC. youtu.be/P_O3cCs9qmM?...

#OTD 1969, on his 26th birthday, George Harrison went to Abbey Road Studios alone to record solo demos of three songs he wanted for the upcoming Abbey Road album: "Something," "Old Brown Shoe," and "All Things Must Pass". Frank Sinatra said "Something" was the most beautiful love song ever written.

Buddy Holly and the Crickets recorded their iconic hit "That'll Be the Day" #OTD 1957, at Norman Petty's studio in Clovis, New Mexico. Written by Holly and drummer Jerry Allison, inspired by a line in The Searchers film, the song was released in May 1957 and hit #1 on US/UK charts by September

#OTD 1966, Nancy Sinatra was awarded a gold record by the RIAA for her massive hit, "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'". Around this same time, the song reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 (officially on Feb 26, 1966) and #1 on the UK Singles Chart. youtu.be/GM1kzbAgo_E?...

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Will be a small breakeen from the newsletter this month due to [neon sign flashing the words LIFE EVENTS, accompanied by vague background gutteral screaming] but should be back next month. Plenty of time to sign up before then!

On this day at the 69th Annual Academy Awards, held in 1997, "The English Patient" dominated, winning 9 awards including Best Picture and Best Director for Anthony Minghella. Geoffrey Rush won Best Actor for "Shine" and Frances McDormand won Best Actress for "Fargo"