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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 8h
@bsky.app I know I've said it before, but it begs restating: Would you please adjust the placement of the 'Alt Text' button? It's *SO* important for access, and it's great that we have it, but where it is in the top left, if you have extensions such as Pinterest on there, you can't click on it.
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Equity @equityuk.bsky.social · 8h
“Outrageous” - Equity responds to BBC proposal to stop recording The Archers in Birmingham. We will support cast members to fight the move at every step. www.equity.org.uk/news/2026/equity-…
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Equity opposes The Archers Birmingham axe
Equity is opposing the BBC’s proposal to end recording the flagship radio drama The Archers in Birmingham, with cast members up in arms over the move. The proposal comes as the BBC says it will no longer include an audio drama studio in the new Tea Factory site with Equity branding it a “hollowing out of BBC facilities in the West Midlands.” The Archers is the world’s longest running drama and has always been recorded and produced in Birmingham and the West Midlands, which is also where the show is set. Equity held a cast meeting yesterday (Monday) following the news being shared by...
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 9h
A message from Gerry O'Brien, President Irish Equity: "Colleagues, Irish Equity will be joining in tomorrow’s public sector strike and will be present at Leinster House. I would ask every performer, union and non-union, to turn up and support our fellow union activists.
A red background with a white outer frame carries the Irish Equity logo: The word IRISH in red, & EQUITY in black, against a white background, beside the tragi-comedy masks of theatre in white on red. 
White text, inaccessibility font, reads: 
"A message from Gerry O'Brien 
Colleagues, Irish Equity will be joining in tomorrow’s public sector strike and will be present at Leinster House. I would ask every performer, union and non-union, to turn up and support our fellow union activists. It is important that we as the cultural heart of our community are supportive of all efforts to ensure our society provides for fair pay to all employees. 
We know what it is like to struggle within our own sector, with that knowledge, we must support the struggle of all those in our society.
Please turn up tomorrow and join the fight for a fairer better society.
Together we are stronger. 
Equity Rallying Point
4.30pm Leinster House"
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 9h
The wider arts sector Budget allocations for 2027 represent a failure of understanding & a failure of intent. The appalling decisions regarding the back-pedalling on Arts Council funding & the previously agreed funding for RTE, are the clearest indication yet 1 of ...
A red background with a white outer frame carries the Irish Equity logo: The word IRISH in red, & EQUITY in black, against a white background, beside the tragi-comedy masks of theatre in white on red. 
Above the logo in a white, inaccessibility font, text reads: "Public Statement by Equity on the Impact of Budget 2027 on the wider arts sector"
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johnob21.bsky.social @johnob21.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
According to the Praxis newsletter “ NOTICE: Praxis Members will join the Public Sector workers in a demonstration at Leinster House on the 14th of October at 5pm. All are welcome and encouraged to join.” Irish Equity will be calling their members to join. Important to have a presence. Please share.
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Christophe Lombardi @c-a-lombardi.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I have the honour of being one of only two Irish entries to have made it to the regional round of the 2026 World Monolgue Games, a competition described by the organisers as being the equivalent of the Olympics for Actors. The other entry is none other than my wife's, @dglaity.bsky.social 1/...
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
1. On 8 Sep Gerry O’Brien & Jessica Freed attended a Workers’ Forum in Leinster House, organised by #PeopleBeforeProfit. Their aim was to bring workers’ priorities into focus, coming up to the new Dáil term. Pt 1/12
The cover of Irish Equity's Autumn 2026 bulletin. It has a grey background with a red title 'Monthly Bulletin' at the top. Beneath it is an image from 'Yes Minister'. The 3 core cast stand, with Nigel Hawthorn as Sir Humphrey on the LHS looking superciliously towards the camera. More to the centre-right, Paul Eddington as Jim Hacker, and Derek Fowlds as Bernard Wooley stand more companionably. Fowlds is listening intently to Eddington over his shoulders. Eddington is gesturing towards the camera with his glasses and in a speech bubble that comes out of the top of the picture, he says: "These Equity chaps are persistent."

Beneath the image, is the Irish Equity logo in black and red against a white background. At the very bottom, black bolded text against the grey background reads: Irish Equity Bulletin - Autumn 2026 Welcome back, thesps.
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Creative UK denies claims it has ‘terminated’ EDI Advisory Group www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/creativ...
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Creative UK denies claims it has 'terminated' EDI Advisory Group - Arts Professional
Creative UK has denied accusations it has "terminated" its EDI Advisory Group (EDIAG), which launched in 2024 to help the organisation "on its journey towards
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A 4-way split of photos of our Dad - Top left, in the John Leigh Park in Sale circa autumn 1984; bottom left, my first Brownies parade, so Palm Sunday or Easter of 1991 I think, by the tulips and daffs. Sis wears pink dress & shoes + white cardi. I've the old brown dress, white socks, black shoes, yellow tie, brown bobble hat uniform. Dad in dark suit and blue shirt, with his preaching bits under his arm; Bottom right, Da & me in front of the runner beans on the allotment Aug 1983; Top right, Da's 'glamour shot' from during his time at MarJon. 
On the RHS, a white column with black text that reads: "A Father holds his daughter's hand for a while, but he holds her heart forever". It's unattributed as I unfortunately don't know who it's from. 
Sad we live in the day and age it has to be stipulated, bu no, I haven't lost my mind. I made this composite myself, a few years ago. I'm still entirely anti-AI and will be for life.
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Today is our Dad's anniversary, so I was in the garden. In a surprising 1-all-draw, did you know that: * Planting strong smelling herbs such as basil can deter hornets * Pissed-off hornets can get you twice bloody fast!
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Irish Equity are deeply saddened at the passing of Julian Erskine. Julian’s career as a stage manager began in the 1970’s working with the major companies of the time when he was still in his teens. He was a consummate stage manager, stage director and production manager. 1 of 8
Headshot of the late Julian Erskine against a red background. In the image Julian wears a dark shirt. He had salt and pepper hair, and brown eyes. In the image he looks just past the camera with a slight smile.
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Looking to revisit previous convo with the very few Mormons/LDS who haven't seen themselves out. I know some (family & otherwise), we've had this convo to an extent already. However, this is fairly damning. Anyone up for a more honest convo in light of this one? www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EKN...
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Why You Shouldn’t Use FamilySearch
YouTube video by Alyssa Grenfell
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Irish Equity stands with our colleagues and fellow creatives on their day of action on Tuesday September 8th. It is deplorable that the Arts community in Northern Ireland are subject to such under investment. 🧵 1 of 17
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
That's @lawsocietyireland.bsky.social's #MOOC2026 done. ⁠ Whoot!⁠ As ever lots to think on, vindication for the impending sense of dread, & a redoubling of resolve to never go near AI with a 12ft pole! Big thanks to Acc. Off. Jonathan, ably assisted (no pun intended) by Naomi, for all your help.
Certificate of Completion from the Law Society of Ireland for this year's Summer MOOC on 'Social Media, AI and the Law'. It has a red/purple double border, the law society logo in dark blue top right, and the words 'DIPLOMA CENTRE' top left. The cert is signed by the Director of Education and the Chairperson of the Education Committee.
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Irish Equity Summer Bulletin 2026 Welcome to Irish Equity’s Summer information bulletin. There has been an enormous amount of work undertaken by the President and members of the Executive in recent months, across multiple areas. 🧵 1 of 18
An image of page 1 of the latest Irish Equity bulletin. It features a grey background with black text, and red headings & a blue hyperlink that links to: https://irishequity.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/260715-IrishEquityPreBudgetSubmissionBudget2027-1.pdf 
 
The main body of the text is as per this thread.

In the top, there is an image of Peter Capaldi, on a 'phone, with a speech bubble that says: "It's a bloody brilliant Pre-Budget Submission! And the bastards are going to send it to everyone..."An image of page 2 of the latest Irish Equity bulletin. It features a grey background with black text, and red headings. 

The text in the image is as per the text in this thread.
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Just out from prep session for this, & I'll tell you: Folks SO experienced, expert, & fun in one room feels like it should be illegal! Next week will be an incredible experience - I've 6 pgs of notes of interesting things just from tonight alone. Tickets are at: www.eventbrite.ie/e/access-med...
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Access Media: Session #2 - Accessing Production Spaces
Behind the camera matters too. Disabled writers, producers & crew discuss access and inclusion in Irish media production spaces.
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TranSister Games and Allonthetablerpgs @tsg-and-aott.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
We just released our next Mutual Aid Monsters. The PF2 version of Fearsome Creatures Volume 1 is up on Drivethru. They are designed to with the Lumberjack Tales releases. (There are like 9 volumes of Fearsome Creatures total so keep an eye out for those.) www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
MRI was a bust. V.Expert Specialist lady & team tried for 2hrs, then called it as she was afraid of doing more damage "for nothing" as the images were unusable. Must've blacked out mid-way through as suddenly we were out and there were people. Part 1 of 3
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Suggestion for @bsky.app: Pls forgive me if I'm thinking too simple (IT is *not* my field), but... You know the ALT text button on posts? LOVE IT - a lot! ...but, could we please have it on the other side of the images? It's just that 1 of 2...
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
In better news, I'm helping out some truly epic people later on this month. (Full disclosure: I'm replacing an equally epic as they are person, who sadly couldn't take part). Tickets are free and available on Eventbrite at: www.eventbrite.ie/e/access-med...
Purple, square social media share card. It has pale purple borders down the RHS and across the bottom. Along the bottom are the logo for Disability Participation News Hub, then Coimisiún na Meán, then Disabled Women Ireland. The last one I *think* is a QR code (I can't see it well myself. It's kind of swirly grey).

In the top left there is a dark purple box that has big white text that reads: "Access Media".

Underneath it, a pale purple block has dark purple letters that read:
"Accessing Production Spaces"

Underneath it are little thumbnails of the panellists.

Underneath that a white box with dark purple writing on the LHS says:  "Speakers include: Amy Hassett, Ferdia McAonghasa, Naomi Kumar, Anne Heffernan, Dorothy Laity, Al Bellamy."

Beside the white bit, there is white text directly on the dark purle background that says: "18th August, 7pm via Zoom. Register via Eventbrite."
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Suffice to say: Today's hospital was a *NOT* good experience. We came out with exactly a *0%* increase in knowledge to where we went in. No - thinking about it, that's a lie: We also learnt 2 things about this Doctor: Part 1 of 4
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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We just won a court order stopping the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. while our lawsuit continues.     We’re going to keep fighting to keep costs down for consumers, protect jobs, and stop this illegal merger.
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Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Andy Burnham joins Robert Peel, Gordon Brown and Liz Truss on a list of prime ministers whose surnames are also culinary imperatives
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
This is extracted from @ryanairofficial.bsky.social 's 'Passenger Rights Notice'. My Mum, a solo passenger in her mid 70s, is currently the subject of a ~9hrs delay (so far), and has been given a €4 voucher to cover her meal and drinks for the period. It is currently 24C at the airport. 1 of 2
Screenshot of section 3. 'Right to Care' of Ryanair's 'Passenger Rights Notice', the full text of which is available at:
https://www.ryanair.com/content/dam/ryanair/help-centre-pdfs/passenger-rights-notices/Passenger-Rights-Notice-for-UK-EN.pdf
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Irish Equity are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our colleague Brenda Fricker. Brenda’s career spanned six decades. In her many appearances on stage, film and television Brenda brought a truth, integrity and emotional complexity to all her roles. 🧵 1 of 8
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
What is the problem AI is trying to solve? WAGES! Gerry O'Brien speaking before the vote on Aengus O Snodaigh TD's Bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Irish Equity President Gerry O Brien, Vice President Jessica Freed with members at Dail Eireann to support Aengus Ó Snodaigh's Bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI
Irish Equity President Gerry O Brien, Vice President Jessica Freed with members at Dail Eireann to support Aengus Ó Snodaigh's Bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AIIrish Equity President Gerry O Brien, Vice President Jessica Freed & Executive Member Ann Russell at Dail Eireann to support Aengus Ó Snodaigh's Bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Irish Equity together with fellow creatives from Screen Composers Ireland, The Writers Guild and MUI at Dail Eireann in support of Aengus Ó Snodaigh's private members bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI.
Irish Equity together with fellow creatives from Screen Composers Ireland, The Writers Guild and MUI at Dail Eireann in support of Aengus Ó Snodaigh's private members bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI.
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Passed last night - unapposed by government. Now time to act! www.rte.ie/news/politic...
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SF motion demands action to protect Irish artists from AI
Sinn Féin has tabled a motion demanding action to protect the livelihoods of Irish artists whose copyright is being undermined by the use of artificial intelligence.
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Irish Equity President, Gerry O'Brien takes part in the Labour Youth Festival as part of the panel on Culture, the Arts and Society, which took place in Cork on Sat 4th of July.
Irish Equity President, Gerry O'Brien takes part in the Labour Youth Festival as part of the panel on Culture, the Arts and Society, which took place in Cork on Sat 4th of July.Irish Equity President, Gerry O'Brien takes part in the Labour Youth Festival as part of the panel on Culture, the Arts and Society, which took place in Cork on Sat 4th of July.
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
@wftireland.bsky.social been having issues with renewing memb/shp for now over 2mts. Multiple requests for a Call/WhatsApp (or number I can reach) have been ignored/not actioned despite being marked #AccessRequest Pls can someone call/whatsapp or send a number I can reach for accessible help? Thx
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🇨🇦JOY 🇨🇦 @joycomes.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Baby sandhill cranes called colts take approximately 65 to 75 days from hatching to grow their feathers and make their first flight in their awkward stage they practice preflight training by energetically flapping their wee wings, and doing practice hops.
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SelineSigil @selinesigil.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Magical plants of the Summer #Solstice #Folklore botanic-garden.bristol.ac.uk/2023/06/29/3...
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Mary (geographile) @geographile.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Damn Colbert is a treasure. He very knowingly and intentionally played Linus and Lucy on the air, and the copyright holder joyfully got a fine out of CBS for it and then donated it to World Central kitchen. www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
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Stephen Colbert's Unauthorized Use of Vince Guaraldi's 'Peanuts' Music Leads to Donation
The owners of Vince Guaraldi’s music reached a licensing agreement with CBS over Stephen Colbert playing 'Peanuts' music during final ‘The Late Show.’
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Strained off our elderflower cordial today.
A pan of steeped elderflower cordial with lemon slices floating in it.Elderflower cordial being strained into a blue muslin cloth over a sieve.A bowl of strained elderflower cordial.A bowl of elderflower cordial straining, with a teatowel over the top.
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Bookings for this FRIDAY's Youth Event close at 5pm on WEDNESDAY. If you've been thinking about it, now's the time to jump in.
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Adoption day for LittleHill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary 5 more members for the #HeroesOfComedyFlock 🧵1/6
Penelope & Lily in their run5 new ladies in their transport cage waiting for bands put on & being released into the run.

L-R: Honor, Marielle  Valérie, Stephanie, & Su.
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Jill Segger @quakerpen.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
What went right this week: the good news that matters. #PositiveNews www.positive.news/society/good...
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
A ‘global turning point for mangrove forests’, a new France-sized marine reserve, and how EVs are saving lives, plus more good news
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Arrête Mark Carney ⚜️ @lalegault.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
I know you don’t think we can tell, but we can tell. www.wired.com/story/using-...
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Using AI for Just 10 Minutes Might Make You Lazy and Dumb, Study Shows
New research suggests that reliance on AI assistants can have a negative impact on people’s ability to think and problem solve.
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Irish Equity are happy to announce our first ever Irish Equity Youth Fest, happening next Friday June 19th, 11.30am -3.00pm  in Liberty Hall, Dublin. This event will provide the complete introduction to working in the industry for young actors, drama school graduates, or anyone 🧵 1/3...
Red poster with a banner across the top in a darker red, that carries the Irish Equity logo. In white text beneath it says: 
"Youth Fest
Get started. Get seen. Get protected.
Friday June 19th
11:30am - 3:00pm
Connolly Hall
Liberty Hall, Dublin 2
Agents | Self-Taping | Rights
Open to members and non-members
Registration required"

At the bottom there is a QR code and under it in white are the words: "Scan to register".
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
First harvest of the season: Gooseberries. Slightly early as we can get issues with mildew, but these will cook down well when soaked & cleaned. 2lb 11 & ~1/2oz or 1kilo 232g.
Gooseberries in an enamel tin. The weight on the scale beneath reads 1232gGooseberries in an enamel tin. The weight on the scale beneath reads 2:11.4
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
All he wants to do in the world is lay in my lap & snuggle.
Assistance dog Pierre, a 4 year old chocolate labrador with a purple collar, lays in his human's lap snuggling.
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
I'm trying to teach small Milord to play #frisbee. Ems used to let him play, but never allowed him to be the one who brought it back. He did stop it. It's right in front of him. He's just not over enthralled with bringing it back. We got 1 return today. Very weird to be out there without her.
Assistance dog Pierre, a 4 year old chocolate labrador in a purple collar, lays in long grass with a blue frisbee just in  front of him.
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
We ended up just putting a cam on & doing a video catch-up of the last 32hrs or so. youtu.be/cIIz1hYnBwo Obvious content warning for discussion of death & related. If this one isn't right for you, feel free to skip it. We're just trying to walk that line between supporting everyone & our family
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Emma's Final Homecoming
YouTube video by Christophe Lombardi
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Lady Queet @ladyqueet.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Repost it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbxT...
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Lady Queet - Stop Hatin prod. by2Hot - [Official Music Video]
YouTube video by Lady Queet
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Retiree Assistance Dog Emma 9 Jul 2011 - 4 Jun 2026 Can't with the words. The good ones are all over at: www.facebook.com/100063141225...
Retiree Assistance Dog Emma, pictured here in 2020, then an 8 year old, apricot labradoodle with a wavy coat in short clip, smiles around the blue frisbee she's holding in her mouth & offering up towards the camera.
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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
I just had a horrifying lightning strike of a brainwave: the legendary viking sagas, looking back as they do on a lost age, are the norse equivalent of those "do you remember the milk man" facebook pages. I mean, better written, but still. Ubi sunt and kids today suck.
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
#IrishEquity attending #EuroFIA conference. Three days of working with and learning from our sister unions across Europe. Your voice at the table. #UnionStrong #ColleaguesSupportingColleagues
Home screen of the EuroFIA meeting in Namur, Belgium. On a projection screen, a view of the city, with the top right corner, down to just past the bottom right corner, blanked out in white, showing the EuroFIA logo, the logo of IRWCGSP & the header (in purple: EuroFIA, Namur 3-5 June 2026. There then follows some smaller text relating to the translation facilities. We have blanked out some information to protect it).
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
A message from Gerry O'Brien, President of #IrishEquity Colleagues, I want to draw you attention to an important collaboration between Irish Equity Support Fund and the King John Summer Prom which takes place at Trim Castle from the 6 th to the 8 th of July 2026. 1/12
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