Good to talk to @antonsavage.bsky.social about @kneecapceol.bsky.social & @bobvylanlyricaday.bsky.social performances at @glastonburyfestivals.co.uk yesterday on @newstalkfm.bsky.social this morning…. Listen back here: link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGRh2Qalpi4p

Out of curiosity - it it me, or is it unusual for a hotel that claims four stars to close its kitchen at 7.45 on a Friday night and have absolutely no other food of any kind whatsoever for guests?

In response to the reaction to my views on Ulysses what I expressed earlier - to be clear; Friel - Genius O’Casey - unparalleled Yeats - oddball, but phenomenal poet Becket - has his moments (prime amongst them dropping Andre The Giant to school.) Joyce - pretentious dipstick.

On the eve of Bloomsday, I think we should take a moment to acknowledge that Ulysses is (like Finnegan’s Wake, but unlike Dubliners) a terrible book. And if you think it’s shite, it’s not that you are uneducated, don’t understand it and lack intellectual subtlety. It’s just shite.

David McGowan. Still makes me laugh. youtu.be/pMY3hOxG5Bc?...

Watching the Bono doc. It’s brilliant. Time we dumped the cynicism and put him on the same shelf as Beckett and Joyce.

Thanks David, great to have you on the show. The book is excellent, enjoyed it immensely (while also being terrified).

One of the few specifics in Jake Tapper & Alex Thompson’s hatchet job on Biden. And this one relates to videos in the public domain - not at all as described in the book. Raises questions about the accuracy of what they assert happened behind closed doors as told by un-named sources. Woeful stuff.

Standing on College Green listening to a tour guide tell people how the House of Lords was owned by Anglo Irish Bank ‘until it went bankrupt in 2008’ then the building was bought by Bank of Ireland. A+ for creativity.

Liam Gaskin and Extra.ie asked me a few questions about motorbikes. extra.ie/2025/05/10/l...

Anton Savage: Excuse me young lady, let me tell you how to dress

Well, if the Freemasons gave €2500 to charity after the last one, some good cause is gonna make a fortune after THIS… www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

Who knew the entire population of Northern Ireland moves to Carlingford for Easter Weekend. Queues at the pubs at 11.30 am, like waiting for concert tickets.

Joe Rogan’s commitment to facts continues - ‘57-year-old jacked dudes like me didn’t exist 30 years ago.’ 1974, the VERY jacked Jack Lenane celebrates his 60th birthday by towing an open boat from Alcatraz to San Francisco. While handcuffed.

Favourite knife. Goddamit.

One of the world’s biggest motorcycle gear influencers getting his elbows up - “If you do buy this bag in America, just be clear all export units will arrive packed full of Fentanyl and Mexicans.” youtu.be/_WRlquSYKKY?...

Yes, the stock market may be tanking and our national security apparatus has never been more vulnerable and we're on the verge of both economic collapse and war, but it was all worth it to keep pronouns out of email signatures.

Feeling tremendously mature. Going to grow a large white beard and buy a flip-front helmet to eat Werther’s Original on the move.

Great conversation in NewsTalk Anton Savage podcast with Commander Chris Hadfield. @cmdr-hadfield.bsky.social @antonsavage.bsky.social link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGA8IrHsUQgQ

My conversation with @antonsavage.bsky.social on spaceflight, F-35s and Canada-US politics. www.newstalk.com/podcasts/the...

Two episodes into Adolescence because so many people told me it was WONDERFUL. I assume WONDERFUL happens in episode 3, cos no sign of it so far.

Now, I like steak, but...

Surprisingly common problem- the recently dead failing to notify the authorities of their status.

Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.

Outside Carlow on the bike and had the truck directly in front of me blow out a rear tyre. Holy crap it’s impressive. Like a bomb - tore the whole mudguard assembly off the trailer.

Hey @davidmccullough.bsky.social never mind the steady progression towards WW3.. Check this out. Publix is currently charging $6. And ours don’t even have to go in the fridge…

This pedantry wrong it goes..

Out walking and I saw this brand new deck, right by the seaside. Look at the post to beam connections. And the posts in the dirt. Yikes.

Jesus. Surely pork would have worked? youtu.be/e7PFQ1_gG7g?...

I knew there was something up @antonsavage.bsky.social there was a 46a enthusiast festival yesterday!

I keep a turnip in my left shoe on Wednesdays - I haven’t had immature fluke since 1994

Hey @donalodonovan.bsky.social thank you, thank you, thank you. I finally got on to woodworkers.ie - They’ll route boards to my existing profile, no hassle and at a decent price. Thanks so much for the recommendation!

Can a headline alone be eligible for a Pulitzer?

Got a rare and enjoyable opportunity to talk books thanks to The Hard Shoulder on @newstalkfm.bsky.social today. www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...

@davidmccullough.bsky.social I have two Irish derivatives you you might like - ‘Slán’ means goodbye. Pronounced ‘slawn’.. Guess why Americans say ‘so long’ (which makes no sense in English.) And Uncle ‘Sam’? This one is my own (disputed) theory. Google the Irish for ‘USA’…

I feel (with some certainty) I was the only person dressed like this in West Kerry in 1994.

I joined @antonsavage.bsky.social this morning on @newstalkfm.bsky.social to chat about all things cars! #Cars #EVs #Driving #CarTalk #Newstalk #AntonSavageShow

“Hey Joey, you ever seen a grown man naked? …You ever been in a Turkish prison?” www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin: Nations must ‘wake up’ to global change and conflict

Ah the winter wonderland that is Portlaoise.

Former Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin extremely impressive #PendulumSummit in chat with @antonsavage.bsky.social - leadership is a constant time of learning. Fascinating conversation.

Most interesting discussion with former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin at the Pendulum Summit this morning.

Just got off EI108 and I’ve never seen customer service like the @aerlingushelp.bsky.social crew. Did everything possible to sort problems and were so courteous and helpful. Particularly Ann-Marie the cabin manager.

Happy 2025!! It’s the year THIS happens! I’m assuming ITV but who knows, maybe RTE or Virgin? youtu.be/9yNjdx192Hg?...

Which is the personality type actually familiar with the Greek alphabet?

Who knew they could strink?

Posted this at the old place, but thought folks on @bsky.app might like to know I finally met my "mother".