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Barry Walsh

@bazwalsh85.bsky.social
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Founder of FocusOnDiversity.ie Freelancer for ThinkBusiness.ie Dyslexia and Dyspraxa advocate One Young World Ambassador 2019, 23 & 25 Rugby, football and NFL fan. Views are my own

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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
It'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
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Me 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 😀😀
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I 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...
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The Best Irish or European Programmes That Second-Level or Third-Level Students Can Apply To, Part 2
Following 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…
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Each 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...
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The 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…
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Have the South African directors watched rugby before? Camera coverage is awful! #liovlein
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Clearly, someone misread a note saying, "we need to make the organgeman happy after the United Ireland comments last week 😀"
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy 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...
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The 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...
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Irish agri businesses to watch | ThinkBusiness
With 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...
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Blas 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...
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Success sauce: Irish condiments businesses | ThinkBusiness
Discover Ireland’s top artisan condiment brands, from award-winning sea salts and hot sauces to gourmet mayos, ketchups and specialty seasonings.
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
AI 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 😀 😀 😀
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I'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...
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Stephen Moran. @moranstephen1000.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Here 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...
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Successful Graduates of PLC Courses or Colleges of Further Education
It’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…
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
On 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
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The 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...
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Part 5: More Than a Game: How Irish Football’s Biggest Names Are Fighting for Social Change in Ireland
Irish 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…
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Settle an argument! Could this be FND? The ankle break to Neurological seizures certainly sounds familiar www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
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Jamal Musiala collapses during Bayern Munich match for second time in four-day period
Bayern 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.
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The next Marvel Universe characters have been revealed...
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I 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.
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Incredible 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...
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Part 4: More Than a Game: How Irish Olympians and Paralympians’ Biggest Names Are Fighting for Social Change in Ireland
Irish 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…
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
For once, this is actually money well spent. A very good ad that was shared widely and got the conversation going about it 👏👏👏
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
And the award for most tone deaf story of the week goes to....The Irish Times feature on the sport of Polo
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I'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
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Authorities 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 😀😀
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
No 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 😀😀😀😀"
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
In 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...
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Part 3: More Than a Game: Female Gaelic Footballers and Camogie Players Who Are Fighting for Social Change and Gender Equality in Ireland
For 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…
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Camogie 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
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The 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
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
It'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... 1/4
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Part 3: More Than a Game: Female Gaelic Footballers and Camogie Players Who Are Fighting for Social Change and Gender Equality in Ireland
For 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…
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
We are living way beyond our means vibes....
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
I 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!
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Sometimes 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!
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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...
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Part 1: More Than a Game: How Gaelic Hurlings’ Biggest Names Are Fighting for Social Change in Ireland
Across 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 …
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
In 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...
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Part 2: More Than a Game: How Gaelic Football’s Biggest Names Are Fighting for Social Change in Ireland
The 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…
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thanks 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
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
It'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...
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International Brain Day: My Journey To Being Diagnosed With Functional Neurological Disorder and My 15-Year Journey to Getting a Diagnosis
A 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…
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
New official statement from the Prime Minister’s office just dropped ☠️😂
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Plenty 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...
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Part 1: More Than a Game: How Gaelic Hurlers’ Biggest Names Are Fighting for Social Change in Ireland
Across 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 …
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
New Zealand, being so clinical, shows how far off clinical Ireland are. So many unforced errors #nzvire
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
This 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
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
It'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...
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Part 1: More Than a Game: How Gaelic Hurlers’ Biggest Names Are Fighting for Social Change in Ireland
Across 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 …
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Here 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...
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50 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 …
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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
News: 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!!
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
I'd love to see Ken's inbox today 😀
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Pound for pound, France is the best sporting nation on the planet right now
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
This is why I don't take my seat belt off at all on a flight! 😳😳😳
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
The 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...
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Homer Simpson's Classic D'oh Moment
ALT: Homer Simpson's Classic D'oh Moment
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I 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...
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50 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-…
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Never been so happy not to be able to work at a game 😀 😀 😀
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
No penalties at the opening ceremony...well maybe they learnt www.youtube.com/shorts/DTH7E...
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⚽️Diana Ross' AWFUL penalty miss🤣 | 🌍 FIFA World Cup GOLDENMOMENTS🏆 | No.3 #DianaRoss #Funny
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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
THE #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...
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From Conflict, War and Refugee Camps to the World Cup
I’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…
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