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Galway girl in Glasgow. Cast a cold eye On life, on death. All my apes gone.

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I converted to Catholicism six weeks before running for office. Here’s what the pope gets wrong about live-streamed executions.
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Gourdo! 🎃 @posting.fan · 09/10/2026
this is peak FBPE brain
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
We TRIPLED our vote share. Second best byelection result in Green Party history. On a date that Labour chose to deliberately clash the same week as our conference. All with a brand new PM in previously a "safe" seat. Best response to all the absolute nonsense today? Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Uilliam Mac G ᚒᚔᚂᚂᚔᚐᚋ @uilliammac.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
👀 www.thejournal.ie/drumcree-par...
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NI secretary bans controversial Orange Order parade along Garvaghy Road
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill has welcomed the “very positive” news.
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𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚕 @rachrua.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This ladies room is shared with the upstairs venue which is a posh brunch spot so I really don’t know who this bathroom is for
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𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚕 @rachrua.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Yes, yes it is
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𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚕 @rachrua.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I’m in a weird underground bar and this is the view from one of the toilets
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Jason Reid @jasonreiduk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
As an objective observer, it’s clear that Zack has transformed the Greens from a party that sheepishly sits on the sidelines offering practically nothing, to one that ignites national debates and influences government. The Greens would be mad to change leader, stark raving mad.
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Mike McGrath-Bryan @mikemcgb.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Picked up a GAA annual from 1969 recently. Irish graphic design had no earthly reason, none whatsoever, to go as hard as it did. #spéirghorm #ireland
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Dmitry Grozoubinski @explaintrade.com · 08/10/2026
Not sure why anyone bothers with anti-AI activism when the most effective strategy would be to just point as many microphones as possible to its most vocal champions.
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Game o
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"There have been attacks by Israeli settlers & raids by Israels military across the occupied West Bank [this morning]. Israeli settlers shot & injured 3 Palestinian farmers..." Shot because they were trying to harvest their own olives. Nida' Ibrahim reports on the story.
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Senthorun S. Raj @senthorun.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“He likes power, and I feel like this is giving him some sort of power. It’s all about power and control in everything he does…” White supremacists who talk about “protecting women” from migrants are, unsurprisingly, violent misogynists. They do not want women’s safety — they want to control women.
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‘Bully in every way’: domestic abuse survivors say ex-partners behind far-right UK street patrols
Seven women share their stories to make people aware of patterns of violence behind anti-immigration street patrol movement
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Fergal @fergalc.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Something very "now" about making life-changing decisions based on an incredibly niche identity you created for yourself whilst frying your brain on the internet
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 01/10/2026
More than 140 people from Protestant backgrounds have signed an open letter calling on the Orange Order to end the stand-off over its planned march along the Garvaghy Road jrnl.ie/7180147
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Over 140 people from Protestant backgrounds urge Orange Order to end Garvaghy Road stand-off
Fourteen US members of Congress have separately urged the British government to cancel the planned Orange Order parade.
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Belfast Telegraph @belfasttelegraph.co.uk · 01/10/2026
The Mary Wallopers perform an impromptu gig this afternoon in support of the Garvaghy Road residents amidst the ongoing Drumcree stand-off. Read more: tinyurl.com/mtbma7a4
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Metal Gear Summer '27 ☀️🥀☠️ @mgearsolidarity.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It's the incel human resources meme. Instead the handsome man is Andy Burnham saying better things are possible, and the other man is Jeremy corbyn saying better things are possible. Ian dunt is saying awful you're sweet to Burnham I'm calling human resources on Jeremy
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dr. rich traditions, JD @helldude.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
look we're all making a big bet on AI! and if it pays off as big as we hope, well, it's going to make a handful of people super rich and you're going to lose your job but get to watch mickey mouse fuck geralt from the witcher. if it doesn't pay off well then you get to pay for the bailouts
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ADHD Memes @adhdforreal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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natemare before christmas @natescape.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Do you know how much has to have gone wrong for me to not like the internet
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Andrew Male @andrewmale.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The irony is that if you click through to this story about James/Joe McEnroe @the-independent.com will ask you for money to support their journalism.
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WWN @waterfordwhispers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"But Alternative Parade Route Wouldn't Allow Us To Pointlessly Create Tensions" Orange Order Confirm waterfordwhispersnews.com/2026/09/2…
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Dr Neutopia @oceanclub.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Incredible that a fucking Lord (appointed by Boris Johnson) who quit from Labour before he could be investigated over sexual harassment and wants to ban pro-Palestine marches thinks anyone in Ireland would give a solitary shit about what he thinks.
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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Once again the children suffer thanks to loyalists. They clearly haven't learnt anything from their behaviour at the Holy Cross School in north Belfast in 2001.
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Brendan Hark! T'is nearly Halloween. @brendanjharkin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Bono should do a surprise gig at Portadown Orange Hall to help ease tensions
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
One from the archives In 1984 Dunnes shop worker Mary Manning refused to handle South African goods & was backed by her shop steward, Karen Gearon. Both were suspended. 9 colleagues came out in support. The strike lasted 3yrs & forced the Irish govt to ban the import of all SA goods. All heroes
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Ciarán Mc Mahon @cjamcmahon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
it is also extremely revealing that, a generation later, the Orange Order are still intent on marching down a road where they are unwelcome. they have learnt nothing, they have matured not a jot, every day of peace and tranquility has been entirely wasted on them #garvaghy #drumcree #speirgorm
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Brendan Hark! T'is nearly Halloween. @brendanjharkin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I guess they'll just have to apply again for another march with fresh police intelligence that it will in fact cause major disorder ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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John Finn @seanfionn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Gavin Bazunu statement on withdrawing from Ireland squad Ireland only has 2 goal keepers in squad EUFA regulations require 3
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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
BREAKING: Massive Attack’s Rob Del Naja arrested under the UK Terrorism Act outside Labour Party conference venue. The legendary musician was arrested after peacefully holding “I oppose genocide - I support Palestine Action” on a paper sign on the eve of Labour’s conference.
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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I didn't anticipate the potential for them to make it even worse. And at this stage of my Irish football watching career, that's on me
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Conor @ernekid.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This is genuine bravery from Bazunu. Shame on his team mates for failing to support him
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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
the future tech bros are dreaming of
4 panel comic

Panel 1:
Purple Guy panicking in a room full of flames. He screams “Oh God! I’m going to die!”

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Purple Guy is now on the phone (still surrounded by flames). He yells “Fire Service!! My house is burning down”

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Purple Guy (still burning to death) is now hollering “My address? Shit I don’t know! Lemme check my phone”

Panel 4:
Close up on Purple Guy’s phone screen. It reads: Emergency call detected. Pay £45.50 to view address.
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Nick Daly @nickdaly.eurosky.social · 25/09/2026
I don’t often say this, but M Martin is right ! Now maybe he could get his own government to lift their current blockade on students coming to Irish universities from Gaza. RTÉ News: Taoiseach says world has 'failed Palestine' in UN address www.rte.ie/news/2026/09...
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Taoiseach says world has 'failed Palestine' in UN address
When the true horrors of Gaza "are finally and fully revealed, it will shame the world", Micheál Martin has said in his New York address at the UN.
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Macklemore has announced a Free Palestine Tour, with the first show scheduled for Dublin next month. Paris and London shows also scheduled. All proceeds going to multiple organisations including Gaza Soup Kitchen, Jewish Voice for Peace, Medical Aid for Palestinians, and more.
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 22/09/2026
I also think social media plays such a huge role in this. On the whole, the existence of social media over the past decade has been a disaster for leftist organizing. Everything becomes performative and creates needless interpersonal conflicts within communities.
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Jack @jackinpogform.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
These guys are so fucked when Trump dies. None of the tribute acts have the sauce.
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Nate The Prole @nateprole.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
How to tell if someone misunderstands anarchism As I get fed up repeating the same responses over and over again ... I made it into an easily sharable image If you believed any of these misunderstandings then this is a chance for you to learn more and be better informed. #anarchism #anarchist
**How to tell if someone misunderstands anarchism -**
- They think anarchism is chaotic and unorganised
	- *Nope.* The O around the anarchist Ⓐ symbol stands for order or organisation
- They think anarchism assumes people are good natured
	- *Nope.* They know people are capable of evil thats why they don’t want them to be rulers over others
- They think anarchism is an individualistic philosophy
	- *Nope.* Anarchism has a long cooperative, collective and communal history
- They think anarchism is compatible with capitalism
	- *Nope.* There is no such thing as anarcho-capitalists because capitalism is hierarchy
- They think anarchism has only existed in small groups
	- *Nope.* There are examples of millions of people over country sized anarchist regions
- They think anarchism hasn’t considered how to defend itself
	- *Nope.* There have been very effective anarchist militaries 
Etc.
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shaunt @shaunvids.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
it pisses me off when the gangs of clueless racists pretend they're marginalised underdogs. the police, government and media are on your side, they will go to extremes to avoid punishing you, you are playing on easy mode
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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Never mind AI ending humanity in a decade, the real story here is white collar crime of the century: the biggest heist of intellectual copyright of millions of people, organisations ever seen - all to feed the Frankenstein AI monster created by tech broligarchs. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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AI exec: We may have pulled off “the largest theft of labor in human history.”
Documents from our lawsuit reveal how tech leaders talk when they think no one is listening.
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Daniel Kennedy @fliglman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
you should take everything with a grain of salt, because salt is delicious
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Braden Serkas 🎃 @portmanteauface.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
James Dean was in three movies. Three. None of them were great. You guys can try to build your legacies through a lifetime of meaningful achievements if you want. I’m going to continue focusing on what really matters: looking awesome
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g0m @g0m.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
A world where a twist ending is repurposed as a video title. where a thing's climax has been removed, leaving an advertisment for the gap where it used to be. such things are commonplace in. the twilight zone
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Steven (with a PH) @sjksalisbury.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Christening a baby is nothing like christening a ship. I know that now. Once again I can only apologise.
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Paul F. Tompkins @pftompkins.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It’s very simple and it’s been said over and over but I guess it needs saying continuously: if you deem one group too small to have equal rights you are enabling fascism, not fighting it. The people saying Dems are GREAT on trans rights are not paying attention and/or saying stuff like this.
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The Democrats defend the Kennedy Center but not trans people.
A building.

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maybe because defending everything about a super small minority of the population is not worth losing to fascists
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Luke Plunkett @lukeplunkett.com · 17/09/2026
dudes rock
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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
3 panel comic titled “Logging into Bluesky”

Panel 1: 
A Pink Guy bursts into Bluesky wearing a t-shirt that says “Fun”. His little face looks so happy.

Panel 2: 
Six Bluesky users turn to look at the Pink Guy. They all look dour and angry because they have been overdosing on the discourse. Having the current state of the world mainlined into their veins for 22 hours a day has left them real grumpy.

Panel 3:
Pink Guy slowly removes his t-shirt and quietly says “sorry”. He won’t soon forget that Bluesky is the home of Serious Discussion. If he wants “Fun” maybe he should log into the Barney the Dinosaur forums.
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shaunt @shaunvids.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
the dual purpose of "our AI is getting too powerful!" is firstly to generate hype & secondly to provide a reason to scale it down that isn't uh oh, this nonsense is very expensive and we can't figure out a way to make a profit with it
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shaunt @shaunvids.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
you just know that posting "i'm just trying to start a polite conversation about who deserves human rights" will not be marked 'toxic,' but anyone responding 'hey fuck off with that' will earn +5 toxic points
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