🇮🇪Limerick born & back now. Ex-Wales & ex-Cork. Likes film, good tv, books, music, Munster Rugby. Wife, mother, dog mama, ex-academic. Retired early. Living with Heart Failure. Anti-racist. Anti-fascist. I care about our world. Worried about it right now
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I had a similar experience in UHL last Sept. Difference was I couldn't have an MRI as I've an icd (no MRIs allowed), & it was because I didn't have one they wanted me to see the neurologist to ok me for discharge. I went in on a Sat afternoon & finally got to see him - & out - the following Friday!
Imagine the message it would send if Gary Lineker won 'Presenter of the Year' at this year's National Television Awards Standing up for compassion & the right to speak out And, the feathers it would ruffle My lovely followers, you know what to do: nationaltvawards.com/vote 🗓️ Deadline: 12th Sep
I think if Britain colonised your country of origin you should get free BBC iplayer.
Wrote about the feelings stirred when Irish artists face criticism and censorship in Britain due to their solidarity with Palestine.
Something really refreshing about September starting on a Monday #Autumn #SpeirGorm
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Yes. I'm beginning to think that the "Irish transplantation" has gone better than "other" movements to Bluesky from Twitter/x. We've got a grand little community here now. It's not that we want to be "parochial" - I dont think so anyway - but we want that "Old Irish Twitter" vibe & we're succeeding.
Exactly this. Bluesky isn't the best for people relying on a "big audience" - people who have something to "sell". Bluesky is absolutely fine for people who want to chat - better than fine, actually, as it hasn't been overwhelmed by those who "hinder" reasonable chat, like happened with Twitter.
Yup. Brilliant.
Oh look up her duets with Butler - they were on Jools Holland bbc & the Late Late Show here - both of those would have clips on youtube. (And they did a couple of festivals) Of course, there's also her singing in the film Wild Rose - first thing I saw her in.
Agreed. I had also thought there'd been an increase in activity lately - but maybe it is only in Ireland. These "there's no source of revenue so Bluesky is bound to fail" threads seem to pop up regularly, and I think they always will, regardless of actual usage data.
I always find Jessie Buckley to be spectacularly good in everything she does. And not just in acting roles - her album with Bernard Butler a couple of years ago ('22?) was my favourite album of that year! Amazing voice.
**For those of you in Limerick** Bottom Dog Theatre are back with four rehearsed readings on upcoming Sundays from Sept 7th. Register here for free and pay what you on the night. It's a great way to see plays you wouldn't otherwise get the chance to. www.eventbrite.ie/e/four-europ...
Poor Tadhg. He never gets a break.
Great start!
Agree 100% that this is "stupid". Also that it is totally "ridiculous". But, (I think you'll know where I'm going with this), it is indeed (if you can suspend disbelief), quite entertaining. And the 2 female leads are good.
I second that request! Please.
G'wan Munster Women, Interpro Champions! A great win today! #suaf #MUNvLEI
#ARAS2025 #speirgorm
"What fresh hell is this?!"
No. No. No. No. No. NO. *NO*
Presence of greed and absence of empathy.
Those who think nature has no inherent value, that it's just there to be exploited, also tend to see other people who are different to them in the same way: women, people of colour, Muslims, Jews, gays, trans, indigenous, Palestinians, even children... the list goes on and on. It's *all* connected.
I discovered this today from Oxfam in partnership with An Post. Order the free bag online, when you get it fill it with donations, bag holds about 10kg, then post it back for free. Then you can order another one and donate again. www.oxfamireland.org/postback-don...
The second Limerick Says Welcome event will be held on Sunday August 31st at Baker Place in the city, running from 1pm to 4pm. It will be a family fun day celebrating the wonderful diversity of Limerick city, and will include live music, games for children, face painting, and much more.
Absolutely true. Absolutely chilling.
Thanks for the journal piece. Isn't it funny the things we "miss" - how had I never heard of this before? Thanks again for sharing.
Whaaat?! There is?!? Well, I've learned something new today. Is it a large community? How long there? And why?!? Too many questions - sorry!
If only!
Fair enough! (Actually, in fairness, I've seen lots of people reposting this Guardian article on my feed today - along with, often, their own interesting observations on the report.) We can't keep hiding from this!
Tis well for some! 🤣
Yup. It is, isn't it.
Wow! Now, this is what we call a "glowing review". Love to see it.😍 CMAT: Euro-Country review – deeply relatable, gloriously catchy Celtic pop from a true one-off www.theguardian.com/music/2025/a...
True three months ago. True today.
Ah well, you know what they say; in heaven, all the interesting people will be missing.
Ireland is not ready for extreme cold?❄️🌨️ The collapse of critical current, the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (Amoc) is no longer low-likelihood event, study finds. Unwillingness to change will lead to a "catastrophic impact." #spéirghorm #IrishPol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
You wonder if this is on the radar of even one political leader? And if not why not? #climateaction How are we going to get out of this mess?
Looks very 😋
“Scientists have warned previously that Amoc collapse must be avoided “at all costs”. It would shift the tropical rainfall belt on which many millions of people rely to grow their food, plunge western Europe into extreme cold winters and summer droughts, and add 50cm to already rising sea levels”
🤭 He likes his protein shakes, is all I'm sayin ...
Those giant American style pick up trucks are the new midlife crisis indicator
Oh I'd say there was some protein shaken.
Yes, indeed. That "couldn't happen here" is, if anything, even more baffling.
Horrific. So upsetting to even think about. I keep seeing references to Americans "sleepwalking" into dictatorship/tyranny - which is maybe an unfair term - but it does baffle me that there isn't *more* fightback to everything that's happening!?!
I attended the first 'Limerick Says Welcome' event last year (in a different part of the city), and it was a wonderful day. We were so glad we went. I'm delighted to see that it's happening again - well done the organisers - & hopefully it'll be another great day.
The second Limerick Says Welcome event will be held on Sunday August 31st at Baker Place in the city, running from 1pm to 4pm. It will be a family fun day celebrating the wonderful diversity of Limerick city, and will include live music, games for children, face painting, and much more.
Lads, I know it's a grim read. I'm sorry. Lots of you prefer not to see this kind of stuff on your feeds. But, it is kind of important... Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds www.theguardian.com/environment/...
On list now! 😊 Thanks
Ahhh. Never heard of it! Which is hard to believe. I like me chips.
Oh, I'm stumped now. Don't know about the "related" bit, but the only other chipper I can think of is, I think, called Fuscos(?)
Oh, I HATE that phrase so much too! It is, - sadly, shamefully -, "who we are" - or at least some of us. That's the problem. It needs to be tackled, not denied.
Well, that leaves Donkey Fordes? Or Rios? Or Golden Grill?
And it all happened so fast ... It was so easy.
Luigi's?
New, from me: America is no longer a functioning democracy. It is a competitive authoritarian system, hurtling rapidly toward authoritarianism. This was a hard piece to write but we can't move forward if we don’t acknowledge where we are. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...
The first flight with an estimated 27 students will arrive in Dublin today. The complex operation has involved coordinated action by a number of Irish unis inc. SETU, TCD, UCD, UL and Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, University of Galway, Maynooth University, ATU, RCSI, TU Dublin and DCU.
Well said.
It is nice to see some good news on the feed.
It is very concerning indeed, but I'm also unsure if "sleepwalking" is the right term.
"They have everything ready". A truly depressing read.
No jury would convict you.
A rose after rain, a sad fallen apple, and the ubiquitous blackberries (smeara dubha to my #speirgorm friends). Scenes from this morning's Irish autumn walk.
You shouldn't be on Bluesky - you need Greysky. 😁
You're happy so, I suppose.
Oh Noddy!
Every Single Person On Planet Except Those Who Can Directly End Slaughter In Gaza Urging Action https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/08/27/every-single-person-on-planet-except-those-who-can-directly-end-slaughter-in-gaza-urging-action/
This is beyond belief.
It is indeed. I'm jealous! 😊
Ah, the memories!
Yay! You'll have a great time. Saw her last July in Thomond Park in Limerick when she was *supposed to be* the "support act" for Paolo Nutini, but she totally stole the show! We had gone primarily to see her anyway, and boy did she not disappoint! She was totally amazing. Awesome live act. Enjoy.
Beyond belief.
"Chilling" is the word. Amongst others.
The new tariffs are going to hit artists particularly hard if it means losing customers in the US, so I'd ask Irish people to please consider buying local, from Irish makers, where at all possible. Support that means little to a huge business makes a massive difference to small creators. We need ye.
Lovely thread.
Beautiful.
I know. Great cast. I love Will Sharpe - he's been excellent in everything I've ever seen him in - & I liked the lead actress in Hacks. I just couldn't get into it. Will try again.
I dont care how brilliant it is, I really don't think I will ever watch it.
Oh? I somehow managed to miss that he's in that. Tried to start watching it & gave up after one episode. Knowing Andrew Scott is in it might be enough for me to consider giving it another go!
I'm intrigued. Sorry I missed that!
Oh my!
There is indeed.
Truly spectacular .
ICYMI: Trump says his administration won't approve any wind or solar power projects. Reminder that Big Oil spent nearly $100M to get Trump elected in 2024. It's a huge payoff for his corporate donors at the expense of a livable planet.
NEW: In 40 cities across Australia, an estimated one million people have been on the streets calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza. These were the scenes in Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
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Next on list. I'm not normally a horror fan (unless you count Sinners), but I keep hearing good things about Weapons.
It might not actually be fair at all! I might've been "cranky" about it last night because I compared it unfairly to Past Lives, & wanted it to be another PL coz I love that film. Materialists was a good film. (But yeah, do see Past Lives 😊)
Came back to say I did in fact go to see it tonight. I'm sorry. It's not the worst movie, but it's no Past Lives. Past Lives is in a different world to this film. I'm glad I 'gave it a go' - and I did like the music - but ... its no Past Lives ...
Thomas Deininger uses plastic waste to create sculptures,or should I say,works of Genius!!!!!!
Ooh. You must watch PL. It's obviously a "smaller"/less mainstream/more "indie" film than Materialists. It is a very gentle, moving film. I've watched it multiple times & it still makes me emotional every time. Its beautiful to look at, too. Very "careful" filmmaking. I *love* it.
Ahh. I'm so happy to see you say this. Celine Song's Past Lives is one of my favourite films of recent years (I think it's a *beautiful* film - exquisite). So, I've been "nervous" to go see Materialists. My grown-up son went this week and really liked it - and now you - so I'm gonna go for it.
Manmade famine in an area that is a few kms away from every fast food franchise the world has to offer. Barbarous Dystopia isn’t a strong enough term.
"And The World Did Nothing?" Child From 2040 Reading Up About Starvation Of Gaza Asks Teacher https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/08/22/and-the-world-did-nothing-child-from-2040-reading-up-about-starvation-of-gaza-asks-teacher/
"Likeable"?! Riiight.
There are moments in 'current times' when I'm made to feel like everybody else has gone mad and I'm the only sane one left. One example is when I see reports of people actually *wanting* this guy to be president. I despair.
Entirely man-made famine.
I not only deleted my account last November - I deleted the app completely from my 'phone too. I genuinely cannot understand how anyone is comfortable being there now.
This is Tuffy. He is the only example of taking up the whole sidewalk that is not only justifiable, but encouraged. 14/10 (IG: mypittuffy)