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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Happy Michaelmas! In some parts of Ireland on this day, rent could be paid in geese. If you’re due to pay rent this month, please consider setting a very irritated goose on your landlord in lieu of payment, in the name of upholding important Irish traditions.

A drawing of mine of a goose looking concerned, with a tag around its neck that reads "This month's rent, with thanks".

#SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #Ireland #Art #Michaelmas

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Alan Kinsella @electionlit.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Did Israel have a shot on target tonight or is that only for when they're gleefully shooting Palestinian kids?

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H 🍉🌿 @helendublin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Me and my daughter are going!!! Are you going, are you bringing anyone? Thanks in advance 😎 #speirgorm

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Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign @ipsc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Thanks to TG4 for this powerful report on the massive protests held on Saturday in Dublin, Shannon, and Doonbeg against Trump’s visit to Ireland. #FreePalestine #StopFundingGenocide

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Alan Kinsella @electionlit.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Was down in Ballina yesterday (to do an FF do) and visited The Clarke Museum of Irish History (Jackie Clarke Collection). An amazing collection of mostly Republican posters... here's a thread of videos of some of them 🧵

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sianushka.bsky.social @sianushka.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Donaldson used the anti gender movement to position himself as a man concerned with women’s and children’s safety - while abusing with impunity.

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Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St, D1 @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Books are proof that solitude does not have to be lonely. Sometimes it has chapters, footnotes and a protagonist making terrible decisions so you don’t have to.

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Edgar Morgenroth @morgenrothedgar.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

trump an announcing that the US is now officially a terror state. The American people voted trump in. If they don't stop him this is on them too.

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Marybuckley @marybuckley.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

French is the language for conveying utter contempt

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19/01/2026

"When it comes time to produce something vaguely resembling a policy blueprint, Trump steps aside & the right-wing ideologues who surround him take over. His only job is to record a brief video, try to stay awake through a White House event on the subject, & then go back to not talking about it."

publicnotice.co

Trump's long-awaited healthcare "plan" is a joke

He can barely bring himself to pretend he cares.

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Taryn de Vere @taryndevere.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Friends in Clare/Limerick, I've been offered a job working between Ennis & Shannon. I'm looking for somewhere to live, I'll be hoping my 15yo can join me over summer, but I could rent a room til then. If anyone has any accommodation leads please give me a shout. Shares appreciated 🙏 #Speirgorm

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Morag Friel @moragfriel.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

If you haven’t already pls sign this petition to ban fox hunting in Irl (can’t believe it’s not already 😡) #spéirgorm #spéirghorm

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Wendy Lyon @wendylyon.eurosky.social · 18/11/2025

The race to the bottom is appalling. I’m not giving a single vote or preference in the next election to any party that doesn’t speak out strongly against this.

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Carrie Griffin @carriegrif.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

As an Irishwoman I'm so proud and moved that we as people value hard work, integrity, female resilience, compassion, bravery, and intelligence & that we've positioned those qualities centrally in our nation. Catherine abú. Thar a bheith bródiúil. #spéirgorm #uachtaránnahéireann

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Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Now the Áras campaign is over, we cant afford to forget the Garda vetting story. We still don't have assurances that this information wasn't leaked by An Garda Síochána to harm someone. This is a criminal offence. AGS have form here and must be prevented from returning to those practices #spéirgorm

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Felicity Hayes-McCoy @fhayesmccoy.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Get in fast! These tickets are going to be snapped up🐊 #spéirgorm

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Lamhfada @lamhfada.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Complaint emailed about dublin city cllr Philip Sutcliffe's racist, homophobic and transphobic social media post involving his spoiled Presidential ballot. A relatively easy form to fill out, considering how bureaucratic local government can be, it took less than 5 minutes. #Spéirghorm

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HyperbolicDub 🍉 @hyperbolicdub.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

@izzykamikaze.bsky.social was making this point only the other day: A huge number of men associated with these 'protect our women and kids' riots in the UK have convictions for abuse of women and children. #speirgorm

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Mike McGrath-Bryan @mikemcgb.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

The far-right whimpers about "democratic deficit", then pulls shit like this. #spéirghorm #ireland #áras25

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Emma Rogan 🇵🇸 @emmadragon.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

"TODAY IS THE day this country will elect its 10th Uachtarán na hÉireann. So this is a brass tacks guide on how to vote in today’s presidential election and what you need to know as you go to your polling station." #spéirghorm #Vote www.thejournal.ie/voting-guide...

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It's (finally) polling day! Here's your guide to voting in the presidential election

The dos and don’ts of the polling station.

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Emma Rogan 🇵🇸 @emmadragon.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Where do I vote? If you recieved your polling card, the address of your polling station is on that, underneath your own name & address If you didn't receive your polling card, you can find your polling station using one of the links below - Outside Dublin- www.checktheregister.ie/en-IE/search

Your vote is your voice, use it
There has never been a more important time to elect a President who will be independent of Government and represent Ireland with pride, courage and integrity.
Vote Connolly Number 1 on October 24th. Polls open 7am-10pm.

Where do I vote?
How to find your polling station
If you recieved your polling card, the address of your polling station is on that, underneath your own name and address (see image).
If you didn't recieve your polling card, you can find your polling station using one of the links below - there is one system for those registered in Dublin, and another for other counties, so pick the relevant link for you:

Am I eligible to vote in the Presidential Election?
To vote in the Presidential election you must be:
An Irish Citizen.
Over 18 on 24-10-2025. You can pre-register from age 16.
Ordinarily resident in the 26 counties. This includes if you live here while studying, even if your home address is in the North or outside Ireland.
Registered to Vote.

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Jen Keane @zenbuffy.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

It's all just so frustrating and predictable, isn't it? For years people have been warning of the far right rising in Ireland and we've been laughed at and dismissed by the media and the government. In turn, the govt. have not acted, have treated right wing agitators with kid gloves.

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Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

My partner and I on why we're so inspired by the @catherinegalway.bsky.social campaign. We truly believe Catherine will make a wonderful president, but more than this we absolutely believe in the movement behind her. We're not just voting for Catherine, we're voting for that movement. #Spéirgorm

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Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

My branch colleague has asked that I help him share his endorsement of Catherine Connolly as a disability activist. I'd appreciate you taking a moment of your time to hear his thoughts. GRMA #Spéirgorm

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Donncha O’Connell @donnchalaw.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Here’s a thread on Fine Gael and the presidential election #Áras25:

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

rural pursuits!! I have lived all but 10 yrs of my life in rural ireland- I have never supported bloodsports of any sort #áras25 #aras25 #speirgorm @virginmedianews.bsky.social

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Simon McGarr @tupped.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

“I abhors animal cruelty in cities. But rural animal cruelty, I support.” This is a bad position, yes. But also just a completely incoherent one.

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Patrick Brannigan @patrickjmb.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Tree on the Quad. Queen's University Belfast #SpeirGhorm

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Fiona Murphy @fcemurphy.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Fine Gael represent everything that’s wrong with society They’ve covertly strengthened the divide with their grubby attributes but mask themselves as representing unity & community A toxic self serving bunch who think they’re a cut above buttermilk Money doesn’t buy you class #aras25 #speirgorm

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Oftentimes Jack 🇮🇪🤝🇵🇸 @pepsffk.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Boosting this. Make this young lad's 18th even more special! #speirgorm

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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

First time I met Catherine Connolly in person was when she launched a book 👇🏼 I co-edited-from her considered, reflective speech it was obvious she’d read it (nor an easy read)from cover to cover. She stayed on afterwards to celebrate and chat with us - a genuinely lovely, authentic person #speirgorm

Cover of legacies of the Magdalen laundries

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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

UCD #standoutforgaza - call out for all research collaborations with and funding of Israeli institutions at EU level to be stopped #speirgorm

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Arlene Harris @arleneharris.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

#journorequest - looking to talk to people in Ireland who live at home with their parents due to being unable to find accommodation of their own. DM today if any thoughts. RTs appreciated. #housingcrisis #housing

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Anna Pringle @annapr.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Catherine Connolly is such a lovely, genuine person. #SpeirGorm #Aras25 @catherinegalway.bsky.social

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Why am I voting for Catherine? She’s an ambassador for an Ireland that would have brought me home sooner. Her election feels like the beginning of a broader movement to build a better Ireland, one worth fighting for, worth canvassing for. It’s a vision that feels like home. Katie Ryan Kilrush

Photo of Catherine Connolly with reader’s letter - I’m not a very political person.

That’s a strange thing to admit as someone with two degrees in politics, but whatever enthusiasm I had for political engagement was quickly snuffed out as I graduated into an Ireland of austerity and dwindling opportunities.

I knew change was needed and I was excited to vote for it, but time and again I was shown that change wasn’t possible. I voted to elect Labour — I got Fine Gael. I voted to elect the Greens — I got Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. If I just stayed home, I still got Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

Time after time, Ireland’s youth begged for changes that would give us some hope for the future, but every time we were told that our lives mattered less than rising house prices. It was obvious there was no future for me in Ireland, so I took the same path as so many others before me and sought a better life in Australia.

I had no intention of coming back. Ireland had turned her back on me long before I turned my back on her. Covid forced me back home and I wasn’t happy about it. I met someone when I returned and we’ve done our best to build a life here, but Melbourne has never stopped calling to me.

On September 22, my partner happened to be watching Catherine Connolly’s campaign launch and sitting beside him I felt something stir that I thought was long gone — hope.

Catherine Connolly and the people she shared that stage with shared a vision for Ireland’s future that had a place for me in it. I heard Holly Cairns express that the presidency can be a role that highlights who we want to be, not just accepting the shortcomings of who we are right now. I heard Mary Lou McDonald speak of an Ireland where the aspirations and wellbeing of the people come first. I heard Paul Murphy reassure us that there is indeed hope that the 100-year rule of Fine Fáil and Fine Gael can be ended.

Finally, when Catherine herself spoke, I saw why each of these leaders who took the stage had put t…

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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Ceol for Connolly - the Grand Social, Dublin (upstairs), 7.30pm, Tuesday Oct 14th #speirgorm #aras25 #connollyforpresident - tickets below 👇🏼 www.catherineconnollyforpresident.ie/ceol-for-con...

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Ceol for Connolly - Dublin Central - Connolly for President

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Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

My partner's letter in today's Clare Champion. I'm very proud of her. Catherine Connolly's campaign is giving hope to people who have felt disenfranchised for so long. #spéirgorm ##Áras2025

Young people do have a future in Ireland

I’m not a very political person.

That’s a strange thing to admit as someone with two degrees in politics, but whatever enthusiasm I had for political engagement was quickly snuffed out as I graduated into an Ireland of austerity and dwindling opportunities. I knew change was needed and I was excited to vote for it, but time and again I was shown that change wasn’t possible. I voted to elect Labour - I got Fine Gael. I voted to elect the Greens - I got Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. If I just stayed home, I still got Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

Time after time, Ireland’s youth begged for changes that would give us some hope for the future, but every time we were told that our lives mattered less than rising house prices. It was obvious there was no future for me in Ireland, so I took the same path as so many others before me and sought a better life in Australia. I had no intention of coming back. Ireland had turned her back on me long before I turned my back on her.

Covid forced me back home and I wasn’t happy about it. I met someone when I returned and we’ve done our best to build a life here, but always with one foot out the door. Melbourne has never stopped calling to me.

On September 22nd, my partner happened to be watching Catherine Connolly’s campaign launch and sitting beside him I felt something stir that I thought was long gone - hope. Catherine Connolly and the people she shared that stage with shared a vision for Ireland’s future that had a place for me in it. I heard Holly Cairns express that the presidency can be a role that highlights who we want to be, not just accepting the shortcomings of who we are right now. I heard Mary Lou McDonald speak of an Ireland where the aspirations and wellbeing of the people come first. I heard Paul Murphy reassure us that there is indeed hope that the 100 year rule of Fine Fáil and Fine Gael can be ended. Finally, when Catherine herself spoke, I saw why each of these le…

A photo of 4 women and a man canvassing for Catherine Connolly. It's a selfie style shot and most people are wearing Catherine Connolly badges or clothing.

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

This State is sponsored by the EU UK US.

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Allan @allanartist.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Sarah Clancy and Chris Andrews have both been kidnapped by the IDF. Contact Dept of Foreign Affairs: Address: Iveagh House, 80 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 VY53 Website: www.ireland.ie/dfa Telephone: +353 1 408 2000 #globalsumudflotilla

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Morag Friel @moragfriel.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

In order to be able to vote for Catherine Connolly in the upcoming Irish presidential election (or for either of the two running against her 😀) you need to be registered before Oct 7th. Check the register or sign up for it here: www.checktheregister.ie./en-IE/ #spéirghorm #spéirgorm #speirgorm

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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Three Irish citizens among activists detained as Israeli forces seize flotilla ships, organisers say. Thinking of Sarah Clancy - all eyes on the flotilla #speirgorm jrnl.ie/6832196

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Three Irish citizens among activists detained as Israeli forces seize flotilla ships, organisers say

The Global Sumud Flotilla is now just 45km from Gaza, but over a dozen Israeli warships are approaching.

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Jen Keane @zenbuffy.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

A small update to PayGap.ie to make it easier to find the various reports I've put together so far - now they're all gathered on one page, so even if you missed an email, you can find the report. paygap.ie/publications

paygap.ie

PayGap.ie - Irish Gender Pay Gap Portal

A page sharing reports, papers, and data analysis published by PayGap.ie

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