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John Hurley

@john-hurley.bsky.social
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A daddy, hubby, school chaplain, lover of schools. Occasional photographer, and sometimes member of MAMILS (look it up, but don't click on images) Has been known to blog at john-hurley.com

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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I'd be delighted if anybody could repost this one. Trying to help out our local community. @irishrainforest.bsky.social does this tie in with your aims? Gratias all!
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Killeagh village is unique in that we have community owned woodlands adjacent to the village. Glenbower Wood appears on the first OS maps of Ireland, so it's considered native. We're fundraising to improve aspects of the wood - access, etc. Please donate if you can! #speirgorm gofund.me/df5f48a77
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Donate to Development of Glenbower Woods, organized by John Hurley
Glenbower Woods are community owned, and we have a lot of work taking place at the moment: … John Hurley needs your support for Development of Glenbower Woods
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Just passed 200,000 km in my nissan leaf. Very happy with it. Next stop 250,000? #speirgorm
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Nice to see an appearance by @irishrainforest.bsky.social at 30 minutes into this bike tour of the Beara Peninsula by GCN. Even if you're not into cycling, the place looks great in this! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLo8... #speirgorm
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Bikepacking Ireland's Atlantic Coast was WILD
YouTube video by Global Cycling Network
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Killeagh village is unique in that we have community owned woodlands adjacent to the village. Glenbower Wood appears on the first OS maps of Ireland, so it's considered native. We're fundraising to improve aspects of the wood - access, etc. Please donate if you can! #speirgorm gofund.me/df5f48a77
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Donate to Development of Glenbower Woods, organized by John Hurley
Glenbower Woods are community owned, and we have a lot of work taking place at the moment: … John Hurley needs your support for Development of Glenbower Woods
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I recently took my daughter to London to get in a few shows. It was great. Really enjoyable experience. Lime bikes are handy! #speirgorm
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JacketDan’s Stunt Spooktacular @jacketdan.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Dudes rock
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Dr David S Anderson @dsaarchaeology.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Original Tweet from @Mantia: What’s something that seems obvious within your profession, but the general public seems to misunderstand?

Quote tweet from @hwitteman: That $35 that scientific journals charge you to read a paper goes 100% to the publisher, 0% to the authors. If you just email us to ask for our papers, we are allowed to send them to you for free, and we will be genuinely delighted to do so.
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Hannah Daly @hannahdaly.ie · 07/07/2026
The CSO has released data on metered electricity consumption for 2025. The extraordinary headline figures: - Electricity consumption from data centres grew by nearly 10% last year, and now accounts for 23% of Ireland's electricity demand.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 07/07/2026
Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds
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Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds
Researchers testing a cheap, homegrown oil in Uganda found what cats knew all along – it worked as well as the artificial chemical used globally
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Matt McDaniel @themattmcd.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
in 1970, 10-year-old Joel Lipton had a class assignment to write to someone he admired and ask them "What makes a good citizen?" He wrote to Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. He got back this letter:
A letter on Charles M. Chulz's stationery with a drawing of Charlie Brown, Snoopy on his doghouse, and a fallen kite:
I think it is more difficult these days to define what makes a good citizen then it has ever been before. Certainly all any of us can do is follow our own conscience and retain faith in our democracy. Sometimes it is the very people who cry out the loudest in favor of getting back to what they call ‘American Virtues’ who lack this faith in our country. I believe that our greatest strength lies always in the protection of our smallest minorities. Sincerely yours, Charles M. Schulz.
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
We needed an excuse to eat more olives?
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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
If you were painting this, the grid iron bridges & sense of movement would be central. This is a beautiful video. It should find a home in a NYC museum to capture the moment. [the secret to great art is to share authentic intense emotion: joy in this case]. Nice one Jason 🌈
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
This is genuinely scary. #speirgorm www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Dangerous temperatures forecast for parts of Europe as heatwave moves east
Red warnings issued in Hungary, Poland, Romania and the Balkans, with authorities urging people to stay indoors
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
I'd be interested in seeing that when it comes out. #edchatie
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
With teacher interviews approaching, this might be a useful resource for those attending. 'Staffnests' is a new accommodation platform created by teachers to support teachers in finding places and rooms to rent. Browse available accommodation: staffnests.ie/all-properti... #speirgorm #edchatie
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Classified Listings - Staffnests Ireland
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rudy.ca @rudydotca.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
may you live in interesting times
image of a letter to the editor of The Guardian under the heading Political Footballs -- "So Iran may have to withdraw from the Fifa World Cup because it is being bombed by the winner of the Fifa Peace Prize" by Robert Lee, London
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Joe Scaramangaaaarrrggghhh!!! @joescaramanga.co.uk · 29/03/2026
Every political cartoonist in the world is currently bashing their desks in frustration.
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Getting them outside youghal
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Heba Gowayed هبة جويد @hebagowayed.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
I am pro Iranian people. I stand with them against their own government’s repression AND against the imperial violence in the form of bombs dropped from the sky from Israel & the US who have already killed hundreds. I support neither imperialism or dictatorship. Sahar Delijani said it best:
I was born in an Iranian prison. My parents were held in their jails. My uncles lie in their mass graves.
Nothing you can tell me about the crimes of the Iranian regime that I haven't lived in blood and bone.
That doesn't mean I want my people bombed, maimed, killed, their homes in ruins.
If your vision of liberation comes only through the destruction of innocent lives, then it's not freedom you're after.
Sahar Delijani, Iranian author
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Irish Education for the past week has been full of debate around the Special Needs Assistants debacle (from the government) Here's my thoughts: john-hurley.com/2026/02/23/t... #speirgorm #edchatie
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The SNA Debacle
As they say, a week is a long time in politics, and last week was particularly long for some. We moved from a cliff edge of cuts to Special Needs Assistant places, to the Government ‘Pausing&…
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
That's lethal.
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
What's the quick release connected to? Where is the phantom chain disappearing to? Why does he have apparently two right arms, but only one leg? Is there any bike with the derailleur on the left of the wheel? Why is he apparently fixing issues while still moving? so many questions...
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
So this image and website came up in my feed. Kinda gobsmacked how a website could let such a terrible AI image be published. Needless to say, if the image is that bad, I didn't bother visiting the site. Do take a moment to have some fun and see how many mistakes you can find! #speirgorm #AIslop
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Recently I see more and more obviously AI created images that tend to be bland. I came across this very readable post from Jason O'Gorman on how to use 7 design principles Well worth a few minutes of your time: www.humanosity.ie/visual-desig... #speirgorm #edchatie
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Visual Design Tips — Humanosity Design Studio
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
One of my favourite photos from @fotawildlife.bsky.social 10 years ago #speirgorm
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Latest post, "why are we so afraid of failure?" #speirgorm #edchatie john-hurley.com/2026/02/16/w...
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Why are we so afraid of failure?
As teachers we are very fond of certain quotations: Edison – “I’ve not failed, I’ve found 1,000 ways that don’t work” Churchill – “Success is not fin…
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Watching "Any Given Day" from Cork University Hospital. It really is an excellent production. #speirgorm
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Omg. WTF is Happening? @lalahaenzy.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again. #Pinks #ProudBlue
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Thank you !
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
First post in a while. This one about the new Leaving Cert. john-hurley.com/2026/01/26/t... #speirgorm #edchat #edchatie
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The New Leaving Certificate – This Is Big
Across the country, secondary school teachers are engaging in CPD to prepare for the new Leaving Certificate. The new specifications for subjects are being introduced over a series of five tranches…
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Northern lights near youghal #speirgorm
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Source: Irish Examiner search.app/1a2Jb Teacher Burnout Crisis, From the Irish Examiner #speirgorm ##edchatie
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Teacher burnout crisis deepens as parents demand constant contact and extra work — study
A DCU study of 1,000 teachers reveals rising burnout driven by parental pressure, staff shortages and unmet special needs supports
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Róisín 🏳️‍🌈 @rdisc0mb0bulate.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Dear, Santa…. #SpeirGorm
My Christmas List 2025
• a f**cking break
• wine
• people to use common sense
• 10 hours of sleep
• 12 million dollars
• a snack
• gym body without the gym
• a new lower back
• a pair of knees
• no wrinkles
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
They seem idealistic. I'd worry that the level of critique and referencing required are beyond what a lot of students have completed previously
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
The difference in presentation of the same fact by two British news agencies. Guardian Vs Sky #speirgorm
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Anne-Marie @amflynn.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Every single week, @colinivan.bsky.social uses his platform for good. I've seen this described in my timeline as "exquisite", and it is. It deserves massive acclaim. I hope it crosses the radars of John Collison, our Taoiseach and our Tánaiste.
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Colin Sheridan: Ireland is moving so fast, it's forgotten its people
We are a rich country masquerading as a poor one, run by people terrified of annoying people even richer
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eilishgregory.bsky.social @eilishgregory.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Very shortly, my current role ends: if anyone needs a temporary tutor in early modern history or any freelance research work done please do drop me a message. I have over a decade's experience in teaching and in archival research.
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
that looks amazing!
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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1 Trickle-down economics was always a sham. Nothing has ever trickled down.
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
16 August 1944 | A transport of some 2,500 Greek Jews deported from Rhodes Island arrived at #Auschwitz. After the selection 346 men & 254 women were registered in the camp. The remaining people were murdered immediately in gas chambers.
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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
#BookSky
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
A local historian started comparing records of births and deaths and realised that hundreds of children were listed as having died in one such home
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
For decades Ireland had "Mother and Baby" homes. Women who got pregnant outside of marriage were sent to these places. Baby's were adapted without consent, and the women were often treated like criminals. .
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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Loyalists topping a giant bonfire with effigies of refugees in a boat in Northern Ireland is yet another illustration of how deep, putrid racism can endure for centuries within societies whose origins are colonial. Whole identities are built on being superior to others. share.google/rn7DDK7kfReL...
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Moygashel: Contentious bonfire set alight
An effigy of refugees in a boat on top of a bonfire in County Tyrone is described as inhuman by the leader of the Church of Ireland.
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Council of Europe @coe.int · 11/07/2025
The Srebrenica genocide is one of the darkest pages of European history. In July 1995, 30 years ago, thousands of men and boys were murdered solely because of their ethnicity and religion. Let us remember and learn from it. #NeverForget
Remembering Srebrenica
11 July
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 06/07/2025
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Mark O'Connell: Using ChatGPT to write an essay is a bit like using a fork lift to lift weights
Just as you can’t get someone, or something, to work out for you, there is nobody and nothing that can think on your behalf
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Cormac MacFhionnlaoich @cormacscoast.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Morning on the Sliabh Liag cliffs. County Donegal, Ireland.
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