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DeBarra’s Folk Club @debarrasfolkclub.bsky.social · 5d

DeBarra’s Spoken Word returns on Wed 15 October, w another Night of Poetry & Music - The Music Behind Their Voices. It is an invitation to everyone who likes writing poetry and reading it aloud (always a good idea!) to do so in public … with a live band.

As part of The West Cork Feel Good Festival

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David Gilbert @davidgilbert.bsky.social · 5d

"Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is basically a sentient Facebook page"

@ryanhatesthis.bsky.social nails it once again in the latest @garbageday.email newsletter

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The Great Dumbening

Read to the end for it’s Tronin’ time

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DeBarra’s Folk Club @debarrasfolkclub.bsky.social · 6d

COMEDY: Shane Todd - HOLD ME BACK
DeBarra’s Folk Club, Sat 31st Jan 2026

Following his sell-out show 2024, Shane Todd returns to DeBarra’s Folk Club with his brand new stand-up show Hold Me Back.

#DeBarras #FolkClub #ShaneTodd #Comedy #Standup #Clonakilty #westCork #bestCork #PureCork #teawithme

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Sam Amidon @samamidon.bsky.social · 11d

Popcorn Behavior on NPR's All Things Considered, March 1998- dug up from the archives in advance of Thomas Bartlett / Sam Amidon live at London Union Chapel on November 15

Popcorn Behavior on NPR's All Things Considered

YouTube video by Sam Amidon

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Virgin Media News @virginmedianews.bsky.social · 11d

Five Irish citizens have been detained after Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla overnight.

The Tánaiste confirms embassy officials are providing consular support. Indirect peace talks between Israel and Hamas continue.

#VMNews

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DeBarra’s Folk Club @debarrasfolkclub.bsky.social · 11d

Martin Leahy ‘the musical drummer’ playing with John Spillane and The Band of Wrens in #DeBarras on the 2nd October 2025

If he was anymore more ‘in the pocket’ he’d be an Irish man’s hands at a Royal event!

#MartinLeahy #JohnSpillane #clonakilty #westcork #purecork #bestcork #drummer #tradition

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DeBarra’s Folk Club @debarrasfolkclub.bsky.social · 12d

SAMHAIN: Junior Brother
- DeBarra’s Folk Club -
Sunday 9th November - 2pm matinee -
www.debarra.ie

Wry songs of anxiety and frustration” – The Guardian

#DeBarras #FolkClub #JuniorBrother #TheEnd #Clonakilty #westCork #PureCork #BestCork #grassrootsvenue #samhain

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David Gilbert @davidgilbert.bsky.social · 13d

Over the weekend, Trump's deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller repeatedly attacked judges, calling them part of an "organized terrorist attack" on the US government....

On Saturday, the home of a judge who ruled against Trump, went up in flames

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House of South Carolina Judge Criticized by Trump Administration Set Ablaze

Authorities are investigating a fire at the home of a South Carolina judge who had reportedly received death threats in what could be the latest incident of political violence across the country.

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DeBarra’s Folk Club @debarrasfolkclub.bsky.social · 13d

DYLAN MORAN: DOLLA HO
DeBarra’s Folk Club - Saturday 1st November -

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BAFTA and Perrier award-winning comedian Dylan Moran is bringing his brand new stand-up show ‘DOLLA HO’ to DeBarra’s!

#DeBarras #FolkClub #Clonakilty #WestCork #BestCork #PureCork #Comedy #DylanMoran

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 14d

Free Greta Thunberg and the rest of the illegally detained flotilla activists.

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DeBarra’s Folk Club @debarrasfolkclub.bsky.social · 14d

Wayward Folk & Heron Red Double bill
DeBarra’s Folk Club - Sunday 16th November 2025

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#DeBarras #FolkClub #Clonakilty #WeetCork #Bestcork #PureCork #heronred #waywardFolk

DeBarra’s Folk Club @debarrasfolkclub.bsky.social · 15d

Daoiri Farrell
#soundcheck DeBarra’s Folk Club
#clonakilty
#DeBarras #FolkClub #westcork #BestCork #pureCork

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 15d

The tomb of Pharoah Amenhotep III, one of the largest in southern Egypt's Valley of the Kings and Queens, has been officially opened to the public this morning after years of restoration

Egypt opens large Valley of the Kings' tomb to public

The tomb of Pharoah Amenhotep III, one of the largest in southern Egypt's Valley of the Kings and Queens, was officially opened to the public this morning after years of restoration.

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DeBarra’s Folk Club @debarrasfolkclub.bsky.social · 16d

Codladh go sámh Manchán Magan,

A brilliant writer, documentarian, folklorist and Irish language advocate.

Another totem of Irish culture has passed.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

DeBarra’s Folk Club @debarrasfolkclub.bsky.social · 17d

Shane Daniel Byrne – Who’s A Big Boy Now
DeBarras - Sat 21st Feb 2026

Dublin darling #ShaneDanielByrne is back, just about. The award-winning stand-up has become a leading act in Ireland at breakneck speed.

“My favourite new Irish comedian for many years” – David O’Doherty

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 19d

Tony Blair "should be headed to The Hague, not Gaza."

My latest for Zeteo, on the former British prime minister's "blood drenched" record in the Middle East: "one of repeated failures, brazen bias, and mass slaughter".

Read/share/subscribe:

Tony Blair Should Be on Trial for War Crimes, Not Running Gaza

Donald Trump wants to put the former British prime minister on a new board to manage post-war Gaza. Here’s why that’s a terrible idea.

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DeBarra’s Folk Club @debarrasfolkclub.bsky.social · 19d

Friends,
#DeBarras were delighted to feature in ‘Seisiún’ which will make its network premiere This Friday, 3rd October, at 8pm on RTE One and the RTE Player.

Thanks as ever to all the musicians and music lovers that continue to support live independent music!

#Clonakilty #grassroots #FolkClub

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DeBarra’s Folk Club @debarrasfolkclub.bsky.social · 20d

It’s been a minute since Ispíní na hÉireann wrecked the folk club!!!

Let’s rectify that this November 22nd!

Details in bio!

#DeBarras #FolkClub #ispínínaheireann #clonakilty #westcork #bestcork #purecork #tradition #grassrootslivemusic #grassrootsvenue

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Nialler9 @nialler9.com · Sep 18

Madra Salach release debut single ‘Blue & Gold’
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Madra Salach release debut single 'Blue & Gold' | Nialler9

After a busy summer that saw them play multiple sets at a lot of Irish festivals including Electric Picnic, Beyond The Pale and All Together Now, 'Blue &

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steamroom moikai @steamroom.bsky.social · Sep 16

www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...

‘Did he really play on Petula Clark’s Downtown?’ Stewart Lee on his guitar hero Derek Bailey

He was a genius of improvised music, a performer who abandoned composition – and wondered why anyone would buy his records. Comedian Stewart Lee celebrates the eccentric life of his great inspiration

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · Sep 16

An independent UN commission has concluded that Israel has committed and continues to commit genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

Israel committing genocide in Gaza - UN commission

An independent UN commission has concluded that Israel has committed and continues to commit genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

www.rte.ie

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Kneecap @kneecapceol.bsky.social · Sep 16

What will it take?

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN inquiry

Commission’s 72-page legal analysis cites examples including scale of killings, aid blockages and forced displacement

www.theguardian.com

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DeBarra’s Folk Club @debarrasfolkclub.bsky.social · Sep 10

DUG - DeBarra’s Folk Club - Sun 14th December 2025

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#DeBarras #FolkClub #Dug #claddaghrecords #clonakilty #westcork #bestcork #purecork #folk #grassrootsvenue

DeBarra’s Folk Club @debarrasfolkclub.bsky.social · Sep 4

Solidarity with Forsa and all our school secretaries and caretakers in their fight for respect and fair conditions. These people play pivotal roles in all our schools and communities and as such should be treated with far more dignity and equity.

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#community #clonakilty

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DeBarra’s Folk Club @debarrasfolkclub.bsky.social · Sep 3

Studies on the Cailleach: Doireann Ní Ghlacáin DeBarra’s Folk Club - Tuesday 28 October 2025

onsale Fri 5th Sept

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#DeBarras #FolkClub #Clonakilty #doireannníghlacáin #thecailleach #tradition #westcork #bestcork #purecork #community #grassrootsvenue