iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by John Lee

A plaque honouring a Polish man who devised a scheme that provided relief to 200,000 children during the Great Famine will be unveiled in Glenties, Co Donegal later today

rte.ie

Polish man who provided Famine relief to be honoured

A plaque honouring a Polish man who devised a scheme that provided relief to 200,000 children during the Great Famine will be unveiled in Glenties, Co Donegal later today.

218454

Reposted by John Lee

Nick Lloyd @spaincivilwartours.bsky.social · 4h

Memorial, Serra de Pàndols, erected in 1938 with names of International Brigaders killed in the Ebro battle. The memorial survived the Franco regime hidden in these hills and was rediscovered some years ago. Flag has taken a battering since I was last there.

05115

Reposted by John Lee

Marius Guščius 🇱🇹 🇪🇺 @mguscius.wsocial.eu · 02/10/2026

Anyone who stands on ruzzian side in this war is a fucking traitor and should be shot on sight. That includes all Z side apologists, "not our war" retards and fifth column rats. If you agree - reweet and like. I'll follow you all. Glory to Ukraine! #war #russia #ukraine #ruzzia #eu #europe

4123

John Lee @sensisoccer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Budva , Montenegro My first proper holiday in yearssss

050

Reposted by John Lee

Freethinkers United For Change @freethinkersunite.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Spanish actor Javier Bardem is calling to boycott Starbucks for supporting the genocide in Palestine

38660851323

Reposted by John Lee

marquezrick.bsky.social @marquezrick.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/u... As the Orange Pedo blubbers on, let's not forget: The 2020 Foxconn plant in Wisconsin, initially promised to be a $10 billion investment creating 13,000 jobs, was scaled back to an investment of only $672 million and reduced job creation to 1,454 positions. He lies.

nytimes.com

How a Planned Steel Mill in Iowa Reveals Trump’s Midterm Strategy (Gift Article)

As President Trump travels the country, he is expected to focus on his economic accomplishments at a time when Americans have expressed deep frustration with his policies.

2138

Reposted by John Lee

Citizen Wolf @citizenw0lf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Well, well, well, it seems as if the appeal by convicted rapist McGregor, has fallen apart after two new witnesses (supposedly offering evidence to support convicted rapist McGregor) have been arrested for perjury.

23010

Reposted by John Lee

Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St, D1 @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Cooking in a Bedsitter has arrived in Secondhand. Is that a mouse hanging on the cover? 🐭 Inside: a lovingly handwritten recipe involving beans, chilli, “thickish brown gravy” and fruit added at the end. We cherish the note. We have some questions about dinner.

A handwritten recipe on a torn sheet of lined paper found inside the book. It begins by simmering red beans, then adds onion, chilli powder, mushrooms and meat. The beans are stirred into “thickish brown gravy”, with fruit added near the end.

Worn black paperback cover of Katharine Whitehorn’s Cooking in a Bedsitter. A candle stands beside a row of hooks holding a cup, food, a knife and a small furry object that looks rather like a mouse.

6176

Reposted by John Lee

Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

... without their input. 5. If you are a fan who wanted a boycott - what are you going to do to let the players and the FAI know that you do not want to be associated with the sportswashing of genocide? The game is over. This team is over. The moral argument is not. FAI delenda est.

1171

Reposted by John Lee

Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

... sporting body on the planet - needs to come out and clarify exactly what it said to the players, what options and supports and protections were offered to them, and what it was prepared to do for them if they decided not to play, because it doesn't look like the players made the decision ...

1121

Reposted by John Lee

Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

... how they decided we should all be complicit in genocide. The Palestinian people - among them a former captain of their national team who has seen team-mates killed by Israel - begged us not to play. but you played anyway. 4. The FAI - without a shadow of a doubt the most incompetent ...

1121

Reposted by John Lee

Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

,.. mentioned in media reports, but once you decided to play the game, nobody was watching as everyone stopped caring. 3. A lot of reporters keep saying that the players didn't want to play the game, but we don't know that as, cowards that they are, they won't speak to the media and explain ...

1141

Reposted by John Lee

Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

... country they represent - complicit in genocide. They used the shirt that represents us to sportswash the deliberate attempt to eradicate the Palestinian people. This is not up for debate; it's a simple fact. 2. Your "protests" went completely unnoticed. They had ZERO effect. They were ...

1151

Reposted by John Lee

Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Reading and listening to some things this morning about Ireland's "win" over Israel last night, and I just want to put a few things straight, both for the Irish players and the FAI, and some of the people commenting. 1. By playing the game last night, the Irish players made all of us - the ...

5388

Reposted by John Lee

Richard Shaw @richards7370.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Well, that’s wrap! A huge thank you to everyone who took part in #5DebutAlbumsFinal Around 500 voted, fittingly making it one of the best supported polls for some time. The final top three were:- 1) The Stone Roses - S/T 2) Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures 3) The Velvet Underground & Nico - S/T..

6322021

Reposted by John Lee

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Fergal Keane: 'For Bazunu to refuse to play is a sacrifice that required immense moral courage. Ultimately, he was the lone voice who said no, and that will be remembered in the broken alleys of Gaza.'

After his time in the West Bank, he went back to Gaza and trained young footballers. Then October 7, 2023 happened. Then the war. On August 6 last year, he went to queue for food at an aid distribution site in southern Gaza and was killed by Israeli fire.

Suleiman al-Obeid left behind his wife and five children. He is not the only Palestinian footballer to be killed. Local officials put the death toll of players in the hundreds. Sports facilities and school playgrounds have been destroyed.

Photo
Gavin Bazunu in training last week © Sportsfile

Gavin Bazunu and his colleagues on the Ireland team surely know about Suleiman al-Obeid. They share with him something precious: the knowledge that the moment you don your country’s shirt, in whatever code, you become a representative of the nation. It is a privilege and a responsibility.

For Bazunu to refuse to play is a sacrifice that required immense moral courage. Ultimately, he was the lone voice who said no, and that will be remembered in the broken alleys of Gaza.

411457

Reposted by John Lee

Steve Moss 💙💚 Ⓥ☘️#Ireland. @stephen-moss.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This occured under the Trump administration in March 2026. The bill the US objected to included recommendations on reviewing discriminatory laws (e.g., related to child marriage, family law, and property rights), protecting women and girls from violence (including online).

0108

Reposted by John Lee

Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Pretty much spot on this 👇 The Loyalists also march through/close to Catholic areas in "marching season" intimidating Catholics every step of the way.

38021

Reposted by John Lee

Cloudland Blue Quartet @misterquartet.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Morning Sunday morning... Busy day ahead with a band rehearsal and latest podcast... I know no-one asked for this, but I also know #EveryoneLovesSmallPicturesofLPs... So, here are the records I listened to (in whole, or in part) between Wed 23 Sept & Sat 26 Sept, 2026... Have a top day everyone!

6132

Reposted by John Lee

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The major platforms—Facebook, YouTube, and X—are all refusing to show the trailer for the upcoming documentary that eviscerates the ridiculous pest Elon Musk. So I guess we have to do our part to make sure it is seen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...

youtube.com

Musk | Official Trailer | Bleecker Street

YouTube video by Musk

25566184452

Reposted by John Lee

Jules Boykoff @julesboykoff.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Courage in action ➡️ Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Buzunu issues a statement on his decision to withdraw from Ireland squad for tomorrow's match against Israel: "My decision is based purely upon my personal belief that the killing of innocent people is wrong." www.independent.ie/sport/soccer...

independent.ie

Gavin Bazunu releases statement on decision to withdraw from Ireland squad for Israel game

08631

John Lee @sensisoccer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Todays Wild photo from my neck of the woods

220

Reposted by John Lee

Alan Dunne @aldunne.eurosky.social · 26/09/2026

well done Gavin Bazunu and shame on the FAI and Irish government for passing this difficult decision to the players. to paraphrase Omar El Akkad, when the dust settles we'll learn that everyone was always against this

611521

Reposted by John Lee

Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Hard to describe how proud I'd be of the Irish team if they refused to play this match. Probably equal to the disgust I feel towards the FAI and Government for putting them in this position.

12767130

Reposted by John Lee

Richard Shaw @richards7370.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hi folks, for the last time (apart from the year end poll 😉) it’s time to vote, it’s the big one, #5DebutAlbumsFinal We’ve whittled the albums down to a final 100 (see list to follow), a veritable treat to the eardrums each and every one. Your task, pick your top 5 in order of preference, mine are..

24013823

Reposted by John Lee

Ariaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What started as one teenager’s idea is now pulling millions of kilograms of plastic out of the world’s oceans. I've been donating to this amazing org. since it's inception. Hope you will too. theoceancleanup.com/donate/ #Innovation #PlasticPlanet #OceanCleanUp #EnvironmentalSolutions

2335331144

Reposted by John Lee

Leo ᚑ ᚄᚓᚐᚉᚆᚅᚐᚄᚐᚔᚌᚆ @leoie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Each and every one of us should feel deep shame and make sure that FFFG representatives feel that shame when they come begging for your vote next time around.

1228

Reposted by John Lee

Paul Murray @renebatt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

You’d wonder about her safety, wouldn’t you, in the custody of those thugs? #Spéirgorm #SaoirseDonPhalaistín

022

Reposted by John Lee

Lady Tina Murphy @tinamur.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Absolutely disgraceful!

143

Reposted by John Lee

Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St, D1 @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Alan Nolan came in to sign Lights, Camera, Mayhem! and gave us great photos too! The author of the Molly Malone & Bram Stoker mysteries takes us to a film club in 1937 Dublin for his latest adventure & now we have SIGNED copies instore & online! @alnolan.bsky.social

182

Reposted by John Lee

Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

These are the people that the FAI and the Irish government, players and coaching staff are bending the knee for - bitter, entitled genocide-deniers protected by bigger nations, pissing in the faces of those who support the right of the Palestinian people to exist. For shame.

Tweet from the Israeli football association about Ireland head coach Heimir Halgrimsson that says:
We have contributed to the world and humanity in countless fields, earning an impressive number of Nobel Prizes along the way. Unfortunately, we have not yet found a cure for stupidity, ignorance and hypocrisy displayed by Ireland’s national team coach. We’re not playing with ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity, We’re playing against the coach who embodies them.

49536

Reposted by John Lee

Keith Olbermann @olbermann.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Breaking: Trump approval - 29% American Research polling americanresearchgroup.com/economy/

americanresearchgroup.com

Trump Job Approvals and The National Economy

48537167

Reposted by John Lee

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

“The Republic of Ireland should not be playing Israel. Not in Dublin, not in Hungary, and definitely not a “home” match in Serbia. Not while Israeli forces are committing genocide. We – as Irish people – could have faced down the consequences together.” - Kevin Kilbane

25929

Reposted by John Lee

Cloudland Blue Quartet @misterquartet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

On this day 20 years ago, according to my diary, I played CBQ's "last ever gig"... Of course I've played quite a lot since then... Sage words from Mr Fripp though...

061

Reposted by John Lee

Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

So glad he never apologized!

12547191453

Reposted by John Lee

Cloudland Blue Quartet @misterquartet.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Do give my podcasts a listen - Weekly since 2014 - over 15,000 albums featured so far but, sadly, only the latest 10 shows remain available - start with the oldest, as it will disappear first! www.mixcloud.com/CloudlandBlu...

076

Reposted by John Lee

swadeshine☀️ @swadeshine.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I recently learned that ALL of the @clarkesworldmagazine.com stories are available, beautifully read, and for free on their podcast channel with links to the original text. Audible subscription cancelled.

192