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Annmarie O'C
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Hi,
I'm an Irish trans woman
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amflynn.bsky.social
If anyone sees this (exact) product in a shop anywhere on the island of Ireland, can you please let me know?

It's been discontinued (apparently temporarily), then allegedly returned, but is nowhere to be found. There have been sightings, but none by me, and I'm *desperate*.
A graphic featuring white tube of Blistex relief cream with a red cap against a white background with two conjoined circles that gradient from pink to purple. The top circle is only half visible and has a droplets pattern. The Blistex logo is prominently displayed.
November 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
annmarietg.bsky.social
This 👇
amflynn.bsky.social Anne-Marie @amflynn.bsky.social · 2d
🧵 As we look towards the #LateLateToyShow next week, it's time to remember that everyone - including the State - will expect us all to donate generously to the very worthy causes supported financially by the Toy Show Appeal. Let's think about this.
November 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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trasinscneach.bsky.social
Ok, we need to get a bunch of pride & trans flags, anarchist flags, Nigerian flags, Indian & Travellers flags, anything cool you can think of flags that would piss off the fash and put them all beside these flags then
November 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
annmarietg.bsky.social
Strated reading this the other day and it's really superb.
November 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
annmarietg.bsky.social
Sugababes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Wolf Alice and more to play all-star charity concert for trans rights www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Sugababes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Wolf Alice and more to play all-star charity concert for trans rights
Organised by Olly Alexander and the Mighty Hoopla festival to ‘fight back against the politics of fear and exclusion’, Trans Mission will take place at Wembley Arena in March
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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pantibliss.bsky.social
It looks like every Irish outlet (that I've seen so far) has just transcribed a wire services report about the Linehan trial that is *dripping* with anti trans bias, misgendering the victim, calling the teenage victim an "activist" but not Linehan, and eliding the fact that the victim was a child
November 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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amflynn.bsky.social
Beyond disgusting, and the Indo itself has helped to create the environment where this kid of behaviour is now deemed acceptable. That poor girl - my heart breaks for her. I hope with all my heart that she is well supported and that she stays playing sport.
November 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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terribleman.com
In one of her first public actions as the newly elected Uachtarán na hÉireann (president of Ireland) Catherine Connolly has written a public letter of solidarity on Trans Remembrance Day. It is a very promising start.
A letter from the newly elected president of Ireland, Catherine Connolly to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance. While the greeting and the signoff are an Irish, the English text reads “I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all in the transgender community, your families and friends, as you gather this evening for this year's Transgender Day of Remembrance. Today we pause to honour those whose lives have been cut short by horrific acts of violence or hatred. Their memory calls on each of us to challenge prejudice wherever it arises and to build a society rooted in respect and understanding. This year's gathering carries particular significance too as we mark the tenth anniversary of Ireland's Gender Recognition Act. That milestone stands as a testament to the courage and perseverance of transgender people and their allies who worked tirelessly for recognition, equality, and the simple affirmation of identity. Yet it also reminds us that the work of safeguarding dignity and ensuring genuine inclusion remains ongoing.”
November 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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amflynn.bsky.social
This is one for the men to watch, as well as the women.
Intimate Health Begins when Shame Ends | Laura Dowling | TEDxTraleeWomen
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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November 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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mercedesallen.bsky.social
"Multiple cisgender women have turned down spots on a list of the top female cyclists in the U.K. because the organization compiling the list banned trans women.

"'If they don’t want to ride with all women, then it’s not the kind of ride I want to be part of'…"

www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/11/cis-...
Cis cyclists decline award because trans women were excluded: We "ride with all women" - LGBTQ Nation
“If they don’t want to ride with all women, then it’s not the kind of ride I want to be part of.”
www.lgbtqnation.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
annmarietg.bsky.social
Alan Cumming: ‘After my rant about trans rights, I was worried I would be deported’ www.the-independent.com/arts-enterta...
Alan Cumming: ‘After my rant about trans rights, I was worried I would be deported’
The actor is also a deeply concerned US citizen. He talks to Patrick Smith about the fear gripping the US, JK Rowling, the star-studded mini-festival he’s holding in tiny Pitlochry, and working on Rus...
www.the-independent.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
annmarietg.bsky.social
What a Troy story !
🦜🦜🦜

#HUNIRE
November 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
annmarietg.bsky.social
#HUNIRE
#IREHUN
#WorldCup
kermit the frog is holding his hand to his chin and says me right now .
Alt: kermit the frog is holding his hand to his chin looking nervous
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
annmarietg.bsky.social
archive.ph/o3mS6

Paul Kimmage – Part Two of the investigation into Irish rowing: Denial, downfall, and a bitter end
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November 16, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Paul Kimmage: A journey inside the toxic world of Irish rowing and the true cost of Olympic medals
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November 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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kirstimiller30.bsky.social
Trans sports advocate Kirsti Miller is bullish on IOC’s 2021 gender framework ~

It just needed to be mandatory & not an option.

Any sport that doesn't follow the framework will end up in court. And they will lose like the @UCI_cycling just did.

www.outsports.com/2021/12/5/22...
November 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
annmarietg.bsky.social
Just ordered mine, looking forward to reading it.
November 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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frankoconnor.bsky.social
RIP Bishop Lucey Park
Only green space in city centre is no longer a green space
Seriously how did this cost €7million?
Its depressing & says Cork says f*ck biodiversity & climate
Ironically the one redeeming feature is that the railings & gates are gone to make it thoroughfare
November 15, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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kirstimiller30.bsky.social
This week is Trans Awareness Week.

To my fellow trans, gender diverse, gender non-conforming and beautifully gender expansive community you are all amazing, loved, celebrated, and wanted!!❤️💋❤️💋🏳️‍⚧️
kirstimiller30.bsky.social Kirsti Miller @kirstimiller30.bsky.social · 17d
Happy Trans Awareness Week ❤️🏳️‍⚧️

On the surface, I appeared to be the epitome of masculinity. I beat up boys in the boxing ring and was a force on the field. As an adult, I became a prison officer. It was all part of the shield.

podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/l...
November 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
annmarietg.bsky.social
‘Cristiano Ronaldo should be ashamed’ – The view from Lisbon as Portugal come under fire following Ireland’s World Cup win

#IREPOR
#WorldCupQualifiers

www.independent.ie/sport/soccer...
An Irish mimicking crying as Ronaldo is sent off
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
annmarietg.bsky.social
Hang it in the Louvre!
#IREPOR
Irish fan mimicking Ronaldo
November 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
annmarietg.bsky.social
Ha ha!

#IREPOR
a soccer player is sitting on the ground with his hands on his knees on a soccer field .
Alt: Ronaldo is sitting on the ground with his hands on his knees on a soccer field .
media.tenor.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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gbbranstetter.bsky.social
From czech.hunter.schafer on IG
November 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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esqueer.net
Just in case you thought this was about trans athletes. This was solely about creating a fascist and racist gender bureaucracy over what constitutes being feminine enough to be considered a woman.

They're targeting cis women who may be intersex and banning them from sport.
A screenshot of a social-media post. At the top, a user’s profile photo and name are shown with a verified checkmark. The post text reads, “It took a bit of time but we didn’t miss!” Below it is another embedded post from a different user, also verified, dated August 9, 2024. The embedded post reads, “If you come for the Queen, you best not miss!” followed by emojis. The photo in the embedded post shows a boxer in a red athletic uniform with a flag patch on the chest. The athlete stands in a boxing ring, looking serious and saluting with one hand. They have braided hair pulled back and wrapped hands. A screenshot of a social-media post by a verified account. The text of the post criticizes male athletes competing in women’s sports and calls for medals to be stripped. Below the text are two side-by-side photos. The photo on the left shows a boxer on a podium wearing a white jacket and holding a gold medal with one hand placed over their chest. The photo on the right shows another athlete wearing a white jacket holding up a gold medal and a tall award box. Both images appear to be from medal ceremonies at a sporting event.
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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hleehurley.com
iirc 1 trans woman has qualified for the Olympics in over 20 years and she came last
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM