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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Also it isn't a library without professional staff, key to collection development and actually engaging with children

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Children's Books Ireland @childrensbooksireland.ie · 16/07/2026

📚Children and Young People's Reading in Ireland Report 2026📚 An in-depth exploration of the reading habits of children and young people across the island of Ireland. Learn more: 🔗https://childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/children-and-young-peoples-reading-ireland-report-2026

Copy: Children and young peoples reading in Ireland

Illustration: children of various ages and a young child being read to by an adult

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James Kelleher @jameskelleher.pilcrow.ie · 24/07/2026

You can see all the new options for the Euro banknote designs here (and you can flip them over too) www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/banknot...

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

One near me advertises as using reclaimed grey water

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Look at the size of this yoke now!

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

As a person living in rural Ireland I say no to hare coursing.

Crappy photo of a hare sitting next to a drive, green fields around

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The auld COVID test is negative, so thinking it's a bad cold. Will test again tmro, to be sure to be sure

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Playing COVID, Cold, or hayfever today. I don't usually suffer from hayfever...

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Aisling Murray @aislingfliuch.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Ronan made his way by bus from Abbey Street to Howth some time before 4pm on Thurs May 14th. Our best hope of recovering him is by establishing an exact timeline of his movements. Please check Ring/dashcam footage and help us bring Ronan home. #speirgorm #dublin #howth #smithfield #abbeyst

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

This week I progressed to no drugs at all. Still achey, and pain in foot but soooo much better. Continuing with the physio exercises because I really don't want this to come back

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Weekend pupdate, Letty is settling in well. Was actually calm on the couch last night as opposed to so excited that she had to nibble on arms, cushions, or whatever was close by

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

New #puppy alert! This is Letty, she's just 8 weeks and has just joined the family

Black and white collie cross puppy with a bright orange toy in her mouth lies on a mat. She is well cute

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Westmeath Libraries @westmeathlibraries.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

If you can't make the discussion in person but would like to read along with us online leave a comment here and I'll keep you all updated.

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Trying out the HSE's get active programmes dyk they have a free ten week programme with exercises and resistance bands #spéirgorm

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Don't want to jinx myself, but finally reducing the 'good stuff' and having days with nothing but paracetamol. Fingers crossed this continues #sciatica

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Heard my first this morning as well, #Westmeath

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Had no back pain, but leg and foot pain. Diagnosed with same. Not fun at all

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Up to 30 minutes now. But no sign of the pain fecking off for itself. #annulartear #sciatica

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Do people not understand capitalism? I mean, it'd be nice but what are the chances... Government should start organising free public transport, and increasing the amount/routes #spéirghorm

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Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Human trafficking, with the permission of the Irish government.

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

First 20 minute walk since January. Hopefully on the road to recovery. Back problems are no fun. Now I just need to be able to sit down for longer than 10 minutes without pain.

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I agree, but I would just love someone to interview some of the leaders and actually investigate their thoughts and aims for the protest.

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Yes. And I do get the upset and anger at the costs. But it doesn't seem to be anything more than screaming and tantrum throwing

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Can anyone tell me exactly what the fuel protestors want? Or expect to happen? And why they think shutting down transport will achieve their aims? #speirghorm

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I've never thought of Hot Cross Buns as an Irish thing. No memories of them in my long distant childhood back in the last century. But now they appear everywhere. Maybe it was an east coast thing, now spread across the land I still wouldn't go near one mind #speirghorm

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

But yes, that one is all in Irish. So maybe not as useful

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I think publishers have a hard time selling Irish Language books, so there are less released, and then less people read them. One of those vicious circles unfortunately

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Two things can appear to be opposite but still be true. Many Irish people took active roles in colonising around the world. People gonna people, both for good and for bad

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Adventures in darning, first attempt

Socks, darning mushroom, scissors and thread

Sock stretched over a darning mushroom to show a hole

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Wonder can they be automatically banned in workplaces, public buildings etc

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Anyone got any tips for relieving pain due to hamstring injury? Into week 4 now and while I think it's improving there is still a ways to go

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

So wrong to have Six Nations on a Thursday. And to avoid a clash with an opening ceremony, I mean, who watches those anyway

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Definite lack of investment in them over the years. But the workers themselves do a great job

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

We lost power a few years back thanks to cattle scratching themselves. And this despite phoning the esb to warn them it was going to happen. So, more thanks to esb's poor maintenance really

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

So awkward! How did the artistos cope with servants around all day? I guess not seeing them as people waa the coping strategy

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Would recommend that you see what groups your local library hosts. Often a really diverse mix, and free with no purchases required:)

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Liz Bourke @hawkwinglb.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

If there are no consequences then it is de facto permitted. If the consequence is a fine, well, a fine is a price. Vandalism on this scale SHOULD have consequences.

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Took a trip up in August to see the Words on Wave, great exhibition

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Had to say to the best dog today, almost 15 years and always a good dog

Fawn and white puppy plays with an apple

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Chill guy. Both aras and spéir ghorm do in fact signify things. You missed that, it's okay to just say my bad, and move on. Stop with the doubling down.

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Taryn de Vere @taryndevere.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

What businesses? Tell us so we can boycott them. #Speirgorm #otb #Irishpolitics

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Dearbhla @dearbhla.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

But I note no generic capitalism reason 😀

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