iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

@in-otter-news.bsky.social Your Irish cousin says “ Hi.” Removed by the Gardaí ( police ) and returned to the water . #shennanigans

Irish Gardaí- police rescuing an otter who is seen above found in a commercial kitchen area.

140

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

24 hours in west Waterford. A magical place #Coppercoast #Waterford

Village pub and village shop to the right of the picture . In the middle , is a two storey house , once home to the district nurse .

The foreground is a village green and to the back of the picture , there’s a terrace of brightly coloured house .

Sea scape taken from the rocky shore of Ballyvooney Cove in West Waterford . To the top right of the picture , a tiny island is to be seen .

020

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Towards the end of his days , Reed drank in my friend’s family pub . He gave them this painting of himself which was hung in the bar until it was sold years later .

Painting of the actor Oliver Reed, lit by an overhead light . He is in costume, a black coat with a white collar . He also has a thick black moustache.

240

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

At the #RDS puissance showjumping just now , Rachel Proudley just rode in wearing a Mayo geansaí #speirgorm #speirghorm

English showjumper sits on her horse in front of the capacity crowd . She’s wearing a Mayo GAA jersey as she heads to jump the famous “ red wall” as part of the RDS Dublin Horse Show

020

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Very much so . One of the most requested foods by Irish people abroad. The Tayto sandwich has become a common snack in the late evenings at weddings. There are “ Northern Taytos “ too , but you need to find the ones below.

A packet of cheese and onion Tayto crisps . The iconic “ Mr. Tayto “ figure is shown .

I

000

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Wishing the woman a speedy recovery. No riots or public order “ reponses.”

000

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We tie horses up here with head collars and lead ropes, using a quick release knot in case of emergencies. My Connemara Cob cross was able to undo the knot and sneak off . We had to resort to using a few ropes to confound him

A grey 18 year old horse, stable name Bob the Cob, stands tied up to a wall in a stable yard in Ireland . He is wearing a head collar and one lead rope, a second rope trails in the background, ready to be attached to the head collar to stop him escaping .
His ears are forward and he is looking intently towards the feed shed in anticipation of some hard feed ( oats , beet pulp and alfalfa mixed with molasses)

030

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Tates’ lawyers : “ Once a competent judge sees the facts abd the DOJ confronts this egregious abuse of its own authority..” Oh, oh … phone call from Trump incoming.

110

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

On it .Bikinis are too flimsy, a “ swim dress “ with moulded “ support” is far superior . No driftwood , but plenty fence stakes to borrow .

The Sandy beach is almost deserted and there are mountains in the background . Small waves are breaking on the shore . Rocks to the left of the picture .

110

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Reminder to everyone to leave shallow bowls of water out wherever you can to support wildlife . Look at this little cutie on the care of the 🦔 rescue in Dublin . The mammies are literally dying of thirst . #speirgorm #speirghorm

A tiny hoglet or baby hedgehog sits nestled in palm of Yvonne , hedgehog rescuer in Dublin. It is lying spines down so that you can see its tiny paws and toes .

02512

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

A moment to appreciate the beautiful art work promoting the regatta in Fionn Trá/ Ventry, Co. Kerry , this weekend . #speirgorm #speirghorm

A promotional piece of artwork advertising a Irish regatta in Fionn Trá / Ventry on July 12th. Four people are rowing a traditional boat called a “ naomhóg” similar to a currach that might be found in Connemara .
The sign features Celtic knotwork and the “ regatta Fionn Trá “ writing is in a type of old Irish script .

181

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Inis Tuairsceart , more commonly known as the “ Fear Marbh” - the dead man or the “ Sleeping Giant,” one of the Blasket islands off the west Kerry coast #speirgorm #speirghorm

The Blasket island known as “ An Fear Marbh” in Irish or the “ Sleeping Giant” in English , off the coast of Dun Chaoin, Co. Kerry, Ireland .
The island sits in a silver coloured sea , as the sun is beginning to set .
In the foreground, there are people standing in silhouette , close to the cliff edge , on the mainland , at the slipway down to the pier that is the departure point for the Blasket Islands .

0185

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The two lighthouse keepers’ cottages on Arranmore island in Donegal are available to rent as well. Nothing quite stepping outside your back door and walking a few steps to the tower . As a bonus , we were there during a severe storm last year.

Photo taken from the front door of the lighthouse keepers’ cottage on Arranmore island Co, Donegsl . The lighthouse tower is about 50 meters away from the cottage .

110

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Sunshine and rainbows on one side of the Conor Pass . Grey clouds and mist on the other . It’s as well we don’t come to Dingle for the weather , though we did get a chance to swim before the hurling .

Green fields with sheep looking out over the blue sea and towards the mountains near Brandon , Co. Kerry . Sun is shining on one side, whilst the other has clouds and a rainbow hangs over the bay .
The

Grey sky and sea in Ventry , west of Dingle . The image is taken from the car park at the beach as it was misting heavily .

010

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Since MS appeared , holidays changed to places that aren’t too warm and don’t have too many steps . This is my happy place , Wine Strand, Co. Kerry. Rain or shine, we get in to the water each day of our holidays .

Sandy beach with rocks to the left , ideal for sitting on , before dipping in the crystal clear waters of Smerwick Harbour, west of Dingle, Ireland.

120

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Definitely giving the same energy .

Cartoon by Norman Thelwell, famous cartoonist with a particular passion for drawing children and naughty ponies .
A small hairy pony has all four feet off the ground as it is giving an enormous buck . The rider is in the air above the pony and is upside down, hanging onto the rein . The pony has flared nostrils and is glaring out at the viewers

100

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The last Irish wolf was killed ( by a Protestant) near Fenagh , in Carlow. This piece in Fenagh marks it . . The author John McKenna recently and illustrator Faye Tucker recently produced a gorgeous bilingual book for children .

Sculpture of a howling wolf figure standing on a large rock among ornamental grasses and large purple alliums.

010

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

It struck me as more “ kitschy “ than religious.

Underground room , part of the “ Temple of Isis .” Foreground has a rug more suited to a child’s playroom. There are also some crudely executed paintings.

020

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Clonegal is in Carlow . The “ Fellowship of Isis “ is based in Huntington Castle there. This is part of the temple .

A collection of random items , including candles , large swaths of fabric and statues of the goddess Isis in a cellar in Co. Carlow , headquarters of the “ Fellowship of Isis.”

261

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Buíochas ó chroí le gach éinne a chuidigh le seo. Thanks to all the staff members who contributed to make this possible.#speirgorm #speirghorm #edchatie #UisceForGaza.

A sponsored water tanker arrives in Gaza . It has a sign that thanks the staff of an Irish medium primary school in Carlow “ Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc “ who funded it and sent it “ le grá / with love from Carlow

182

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Buíochas ó chroí le gach éinne a chuidigh le seo. Thanks to all the the staff members who contributed to make this possible.#speirgorm #speirghorm #edchatie #UisceForGaza.

Water tanker made possible by donations arrived in Gaza . The label
reads “ staff of Gaelscoil Eoghain Ui Thuairisc, le grá from Carlow .” With love from the staff of an Irish medium primary school in Carlow , Ireland .

040

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Wine Strand , West Kerry , Ireland . Heaven .

A sunny day looking out from the beautiful Wine Strand beach in West Kerry over Smerwick Harbour .

191

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Athy, Co. Kildare , paying tribute to the locally born polar explorer Ernest Shackleton.

Mural of Antarctic hero Ernest Shackleton painted on a wall across from the new tourist attraction dedicated to him in Athy, Ireland . He was born close to the town at Kilkea .

Prow of a replica of the small boat Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton and 5 companions sailed to get help to rescue stranded colleagues.

010

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

At a school in West Kerry when they were filming in Ireland

Chewbacca stands in a primary school classroom in Ballyferriter, Ireland with a number of children sitting and standing close by .

021

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Any #speirgorm input on the rather splendid PTSB building in Skibbereen ? Not your usual bank building .

Highly ornate bank building in Co . Cork.

120

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

As it happens , I was at his grave a few hours ago .

Gravestone of the poet and scholar William Allingham, Ballyshannon , Co Donegal . William Allingham was born in Ballyshannon on 19th March 1824 and died in England on 18th November 1889

110

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Alternative Brigid’s Day : They stole little Bridget For seven years long; When she came down again Her friends were all gone. They took her lightly back, Between the night and morrow, They thought that she was fast asleep, But she was dead with sorrow.”

Lines from the famous poem “ The Faeries” by the poet William Allingham are on part of a mural in his birthplace in Ballyshannon , Co. Donegal.
The text reads Up the airy mountain,
Down the rushy glen,
We daren’t go a-hunting
For fear of little men;
Wee folk, good folk,
Trooping all together;
Green jacket, red cap,
And white owl’s feather!”

030

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Saint or Goddess , tonight is the night to put out a piece of cloth , the “ brat Bríde “ to be blessed by Brigid .

Woman in an old style grey robe , holding a multicolored patchwork cloak . The Saint Brigid of legend had a cloak that grew and grew, to cover a large plain . The king had promoted her as much land as the cloak would cover . Brigid is also revered as a Goddess .

020

Bríd @corcaighgodeo.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Absolutely a must see ! I’ve spent over 3 years in West Kerry and could easily fill a fortnight at any stage . Attached image is from Wine Strand . Remains from my anatomical gift to medical research are to be scattered here .