Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 10/10/2026It's an excellent documentary. If you're watching it with someone who's not a fan, watch Supersonic first, then watch this. This is definately the best quote from it 031
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Me in college: I really hate 2000-word assignments that we have 2 weeks to do. Me now: Here's a 13,000-word document that I can split into 3 articles that I bashed out in a week 😀😀 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I got a great response to Part 1 of my post, "Best Irish or European Programmes That Second-Level or Third-Level Students Can Apply To," last week. So here's part 2: focusondiversity.ie/2026/09/30/t...focusondiversity.ieThe Best Irish or European Programmes That Second-Level or Third-Level Students Can Apply To, Part 2Following on from Part 1, I wanted to focus on programmes that second-level or third-level students can apply to. All of these programmes are extracurricular programmes that are designed to en… 010
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Each September, I review extracurricular programmes that can enhance a student's educational experience in education. This year I reviewed the best programmes, awards, or initiatives in Ireland and NI that second-level or third-level students can apply to. focusondiversity.ie/2026/09/25/t...focusondiversity.ieThe Best Irish or European Programmes That Second-level or Third-Level Students Can Apply To, Part 1:A few months ago I was on a One Young World call with UK and Ireland Ambassador Roos Bruggink, and Nicole Parkinson-Kelly from the Washington Ireland Programme was speaking. Nicole mentioned that i… 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Have the South African directors watched rugby before? Camera coverage is awful! #liovlein 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Clearly, someone misread a note saying, "we need to make the organgeman happy after the United Ireland comments last week 😀" 020
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Happy new rugby season day 😃 To celebrate, here's a video and article I wrote about a team of current and former male Irish rugby players who are using their platform to champion social causes focusondiversity.ie/2026/07/10/p... 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The Ploughing Championships are here! It's Ireland's largest agricultural show, where people in the agricultural sector come together to network and take part in competitions. I looked at 20 different, unique, & interesting businesses in the Irish agri sector www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/iri...thinkbusiness.ieIrish agri businesses to watch | ThinkBusinessWith the Ploughing Championships getting under way, Barry Walsh looks at the businesses that are there to support the farmers, from innovative tech to livestock care and more. The National Ploughing C... 001
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Blas na hÉireanneann, (the most prestigious Irish food awards) are coming up. I looked at some of Ireland's most successful independent Irish condiment brands. Warning: don't read this if you're hungry...I've honestly never been hungrier writing an article! www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/bes...thinkbusiness.ieSuccess sauce: Irish condiments businesses | ThinkBusinessDiscover Ireland’s top artisan condiment brands, from award-winning sea salts and hot sauces to gourmet mayos, ketchups and specialty seasonings. 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 02/09/2026AI can be a great resource, but I asked it to build a database of people to contact, and so far, 1 of the people has been dead for 10 years, and 2 of the businesses have been closed for 5+ years 😀 😀 😀 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 01/09/2026I'm recruiting for my Rathmines College of Further Education - Embracing Workplace Inclusion course again. It's designed to teach people with disabilities the skills of how to find employment All the details are in the video. Let me know ff you are interested focusondiversity.ie/2025/08/27/r... 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Here is an article I wrote highlighting 20 standout people who used Further Education to build stellar careers 2/2 focusondiversity.ie/2026/08/19/s...focusondiversity.ieSuccessful Graduates of PLC Courses or Colleges of Further EducationIt’s 2026 CAO results day. Parents, this article profiles a wide array of accomplished Irish leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, and broadcasters who jump-started their careers through further educat… 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 26/08/2026On CAO offers day, the pressure to secure a spot can overshadow the power of alternative pathways. Colleges of Further Education are phenomenal launching pads for successful careers, offering smaller class sizes and continuous assessments 1/2 100
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 21/08/2026The Premiership is back tonight! So here's an article on 20 current or former Irish football internationals who are using their voice to fight for social change in Ireland or the UK. focusondiversity.ie/2026/06/30/p...focusondiversity.iePart 5: More Than a Game: How Irish Football’s Biggest Names Are Fighting for Social Change in IrelandIrish international footballers, past and present, have used their platforms to champion a range of causes close to their hearts. These include infant mortality and stillbirth support, spina bifida… 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Settle an argument! Could this be FND? The ankle break to Neurological seizures certainly sounds familiar www.bbc.com/sport/footba...bbc.comJamal Musiala collapses during Bayern Munich match for second time in four-day periodBayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period. 110
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 17/08/2026The next Marvel Universe characters have been revealed... 002
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 14/08/2026I feature Olympians in sports like boxing, rowing, athletics, sailing, swimming and Paralympians who are trying to promote a specific area that they are passionate about and affect social change. 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Incredible night at the European Championships for Irish athletics. Mark English won gold, and Rhasidat Adeleke won silver. They both feature in my ongoing series about Irish sports stars using their social platforms to promote social change in Ireland. focusondiversity.ie/2026/07/01/p...focusondiversity.iePart 4: More Than a Game: How Irish Olympians and Paralympians’ Biggest Names Are Fighting for Social Change in IrelandIrish Olympic and Paralympic athletes are increasingly stepping out of their competitive arenas to use their global platforms as powerful engines for social change. No longer defined solely by thei… 110
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 13/08/2026For once, this is actually money well spent. A very good ad that was shared widely and got the conversation going about it 👏👏👏 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 12/08/2026And the award for most tone deaf story of the week goes to....The Irish Times feature on the sport of Polo 010
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 12/08/2026I'm looking for suggestions of people who did a Post Leaving Cert or QQI-accredited course, or went to Colleges of Further Education in Ireland and are now founders, directors, CEO's, or in the media. Let me know if you can think of anyone 001
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Authorities in Dublin are bracing for the arrival of a ruthless, tax-evading international criminal with an endless rap sheet. But enough about Trump. Daniel Kinahan is due in Dublin soon 😀😀 010
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 03/08/2026No fan of Dunphy or the man he was defending, but every Irish football fan will remember Dunphy's "tired and emotional" comment about Liddle: "He's the guy who ran away from his wife and left her for a young one 😀😀😀😀" 010
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 31/07/2026In Part 3 of my "More Than a Game" series, I profile 23 of these athletes, from Cora Staunton to Valerie Mulcahy to Anna Geary, and the causes they've championed on and off the pitch. focusondiversity.ie/2026/06/29/p...focusondiversity.iePart 3: More Than a Game: Female Gaelic Footballers and Camogie Players Who Are Fighting for Social Change and Gender Equality in IrelandFor decades, the conversation around women’s Gaelic games mostly centred on what happened between the lines. But lately, there’s a whole new game being played off the pitch. A powerful wave of camo… 010
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Camogie and ladies' football players across the country are also driving change on LGBTQ+ visibility, grassroots retention of teenage girls, mental health, disability inclusion, body image, domestic and gender-based violence awareness, and player welfare. 3/4 211
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 31/07/2026The 2025 skorts protest showed just how much power lies in advocating for women's GAA, with players forcing the Camogie Association to overturn one of its most outdated rules Camogie and ladies' football players across the country are also driving change on: 2/4 100
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 31/07/2026It's the All-Ireland finals in Camogie and Ladies' Gaelic Football this weekend and next weekend, so it felt like the right time to spotlight the players using their platform for more than sport. #allireland #ladiesfootball focusondiversity.ie/2026/06/29/p... 1/4focusondiversity.iePart 3: More Than a Game: Female Gaelic Footballers and Camogie Players Who Are Fighting for Social Change and Gender Equality in IrelandFor decades, the conversation around women’s Gaelic games mostly centred on what happened between the lines. But lately, there’s a whole new game being played off the pitch. A powerful wave of camo… 100
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 29/07/2026I am putting together an article promoting Irish and international programmes that third-level students can apply for. They range from Erasmus+, Gaisce's President's Award, and Dogpatch Lab's Patch or One Young World. If you have any other suggestions, please drop them in the comments below! 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Sometimes you have to say feck it and have a "me" day. We really don't appreciate the Irish Sea as much as we should. Skerries in the sunshine! 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 26/07/2026#Allireland Sunday is here! GAA players are championing social change in Ireland like never before. So here are 20 current and former Gaelic footballers speaking out about social issues and advocating for underrepresented groups in society #mayovkerry focusondiversity.ie/2026/06/18/1...focusondiversity.iePart 1: More Than a Game: How Gaelic Hurlings’ Biggest Names Are Fighting for Social Change in IrelandAcross Ireland, elite Gaelic Hurlers are utilising their prominent sporting platforms to champion vital social causes, transforming their national status and unique lived experiences into powerful … 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 24/07/2026In GAA, it's the All-Ireland final weekend! Current and former GAA players are using their platforms to champion social change like never before. Here are 20 current and former Gaelic footballers speaking out about social issues and advocating for others focusondiversity.ie/2026/06/15/1...focusondiversity.iePart 2: More Than a Game: How Gaelic Football’s Biggest Names Are Fighting for Social Change in IrelandThe All-Ireland Gaelic football championship is in full swing at the moment, and several high-profile players are taking advantage of this and gaining publicity for causes that they advocate for. A… 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Thanks so much. Ugh, so frustrating- you know your own body and medics saying it's something else. I'm just glad I have a diagnosis now 110
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 22/07/2026It's #InternationalBrainDay. On top of the neurodiversity work I do, I wanted to share how a back injury went undiagnosed for 15 years before I was finally diagnosed with a rare brain condition called Functional Neurological Disorder with non-epileptic seizures focusondiversity.ie/2026/07/22/i...focusondiversity.ieInternational Brain Day: My Journey To Being Diagnosed With Functional Neurological Disorder and My 15-Year Journey to Getting a DiagnosisA few important points to begin: I am not an expert in Functional Neurological Disorder (FND); it affects everyone differently, and this is my own account. I cannot give medical advice about FND. I… 141
Reposted by Barry Walsh🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 21/07/2026New official statement from the Prime Minister’s office just dropped ☠️😂 1253415632
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Plenty of Galway and Limerick players feature in my round-up of Gaelic Hurlers who are speaking out about social issues in Ireland: #allireland #galvlim focusondiversity.ie/2026/06/18/1...focusondiversity.iePart 1: More Than a Game: How Gaelic Hurlers’ Biggest Names Are Fighting for Social Change in IrelandAcross Ireland, elite Gaelic Hurlers are utilising their prominent sporting platforms to champion vital social causes, transforming their national status and unique lived experiences into powerful … 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 18/07/2026New Zealand, being so clinical, shows how far off clinical Ireland are. So many unforced errors #nzvire 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 17/07/2026This article focuses on Gaelic Hurlers who are doing great work advocating for their community, people with disabilities, the LGBT community, people in addiction, anti racism initiatives, mental health, player welfare, cancer research, people with eating disorders and many other areas 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 17/07/2026It's the #AllIrelandFinal weekend. It's the perfect time to kick off a series of articles I've been working on about different sports and entertainment stars in Ireland and how they advocate for different social issues. focusondiversity.ie/2026/06/18/1...focusondiversity.iePart 1: More Than a Game: How Gaelic Hurlers’ Biggest Names Are Fighting for Social Change in IrelandAcross Ireland, elite Gaelic Hurlers are utilising their prominent sporting platforms to champion vital social causes, transforming their national status and unique lived experiences into powerful … 120
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Here is Part 2 of my article, the 50 Most Inclusive Products in Ireland. It features companies like Izzy Wheels. Lottie Dolls, Peri and Mobility Mojo, Sensory toys and a whole lot more focusondiversity.ie/2026/06/10/5...focusondiversity.ie50 of Ireland’s Most Inclusive Products (Part 2)Following on from the great reaction I got from Part 1 of this article. Here is the intro for Part 2. Ireland’s most recent census tells us that Ireland’s inclusion picture is increasingly diverse … 000
Reposted by Barry WalshRuss Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 13/07/2026News: Widdecombe is dead Farage: Tragedy! 😢 News: Murdered Farage: Distraction! 🥳 News: Arrest! Farage: Immigrant! News: Nope Farage: Terrorist? News: Nope Farage: I'll say terrorist anyway Police: Don't Farage: Woke!! Police: Maybe terrorist Farage: Yay! Police: But white British Farage: DAMMIT!! 19662140
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Pound for pound, France is the best sporting nation on the planet right now 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 10/07/2026This is why I don't take my seat belt off at all on a flight! 😳😳😳 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 07/07/2026The English laughing at one of their far ➡️ leaders The French laughing at one of their far ➡️ leaders The USA laughing at one of their far ➡️leaders Ireland OK lads no need to follow their lead...static.klipy.comHomer Simpson's Classic D'oh MomentALT: Homer Simpson's Classic D'oh Moment 020
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 07/07/2026I often focus on services as part of DEI, but what are Ireland's most inclusive products? These are Irish founders solving real, overlooked problems for disabled people, older adults, new mothers, and marginalised communities. focusondiversity.ie/2026/06/09/5...focusondiversity.ie50 of Ireland’s Most Inclusive Products (Part 1)Ireland’s most recent census tells us that Ireland’s inclusion picture is increasingly diverse and inclusive. Census 2022 data shows us that 1,109,557 people, or 22% of the population, have a long-… 153
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Never been so happy not to be able to work at a game 😀 😀 😀 020
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 11/06/2026No penalties at the opening ceremony...well maybe they learnt www.youtube.com/shorts/DTH7E...youtube.com⚽️Diana Ross' AWFUL penalty miss🤣 | 🌍 FIFA World Cup GOLDENMOMENTS🏆 | No.3 #DianaRoss #FunnyYouTube video by The Futball Factory 000
Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 11/06/2026THE #WORLDCUP IS HERE! I found it difficult to find a DEI angle for this tournament, with so much negativity around it. But here are 11 players born into war zones or refugee camps who now represent their country at the biggest tournament in the world. focusondiversity.ie/2026/05/21/f...focusondiversity.ieFrom Conflict, War and Refugee Camps to the World CupI’ve previously written articles on Rugby Players speaking openly about issues in DEI, the best people to follow for the Female 2023 World Cup and Irish GAA players to open their own business… 000