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The Independent @the-independent.com · 1d

11.6 percent of the U.S. population had diabetes, according to a 2024 report

Doctors reveal important warning sign that you’re consuming too much sugar

www.independent.co.uk

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 2d

Malachy Clerkin: The Jim Gavin fiasco was a long overdue humbling for GAA exceptionalism

Micheál Martin had his head turned by Gavin’s football success, forgetting it’s just a sport, no better or worse than the rest

www.irishtimes.com

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 4d

Full programme here

www.architectureattheedge.com

Architecture at the Edge - Festival West of Ireland, Galway & Mayo

Architecture at the Edge is a weekend celebration of exceptional architecture in the West of Ireland through talks, tours, workshops and exhibitions.

www.architectureattheedge.com

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 4d

Who doesn’t love an Irish cottage?
‘Lost Houses’ showcases forgotten homes & overlooked architectural fragments in Galway City’s rich cultural & social landscape, in the Architecture At The Edge exhibition 2025 👏 Visited with students from BA Design @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social

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Carlow Weather @carlowweather.bsky.social · 9d

Final video update on Storm Amy this Friday evening. Thanks to those who supported me by buying a pizza, really appreciate it.

buymeacoffee.com/carlowweather

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 10d

So sorry to hear this. It pleasure to contribute in a small way to Manchán’s final series, Listen to the Land Speak. The series featured the landscape and mythology of the North West, beautifully depicted on screen. What a loss, ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
@atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 10d

The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed

Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55

The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed.

www.rte.ie

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Orla Flynn @oflynnatu.bsky.social · 10d

Almost three-quarters of State’s top earners are men, report shows

www.irishtimes.com/business/202...

Almost three-quarters of State’s top earners are men, report shows

CSO data says males account for 72.4 per cent of earners in top one per cent bracket in 2024

www.irishtimes.com

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 12d

‘A steampunk Mr Tayto’: why Irish critics hate Netflix’s House of Guinness

While US and UK reviewers have praised the series, in Ireland it has faced a barrage of withering put-downs

www.theguardian.com

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 14d

Fair play to Shane, he won, partially to spite them it seems… an example to us all 😀

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 14d

Great to see another of my pieces for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social go straight to ‘most read’, demonstrates the level of interest readers have for the Irish cultural traditions I write about on this platform, which has an international reach.
@atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social

RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 14d

Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: the Michaelmas customs associated with September 29th in Ireland. @marionmcgarry.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social looks at how today used to be an important day in the Irish calendar (especially for geese) www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

The Michaelmas customs associated with 29 September in Ireland

From harvest and pilgrimage to legend and lore about púca and the weather, Michaelmas used to be an important day in the Irish calendar

www.rte.ie

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 14d

The Michaelmas customs associated with September 29th in Ireland. @marionmcgarry.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social on how today used to be an important day in the Irish calendar (though not a great day for geese). www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

The Michaelmas customs associated with 29 September in Ireland

From harvest and pilgrimage to legend and lore about púca and the weather, Michaelmas used to be an important day in the Irish calendar

www.rte.ie

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 17d

5 minutes in to #houseofguinness and I’m already after injuring myself with the massive eye roll at all the historical inaccuracies 🤣🤣🤣

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 17d

Pretty is what Sgt Catherine Cawood called him 😟

a woman in a yellow police vest says well that was weird .

ALT: a woman in a yellow police vest says well that was weird .

media.tenor.com

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 17d

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 17d

Can’t get over how many accents are in it 🙈

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 17d

Norton’s pheromones positively sizzle off the screen - The Guardian
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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 17d

I’m only staying tuned for James Norton at this stage

a man in a blue jacket and white shirt is standing in a dark room looking at something .

ALT: a man in a blue jacket and white shirt is standing in a dark room looking at something .

media.tenor.com

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 17d

5 minutes in to #houseofguinness and I’m already after injuring myself with the massive eye roll at all the historical inaccuracies 🤣🤣🤣

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 20d

Delighted to see my new article for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social was ‘most read’ on the site today. Discussing the Autumn Equinox and Michaelmas in Ireland, the latter festival marks the traditional start to the academic year 🙌
@atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social #MichaelmasTerm

RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 21d

Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: all you need to know about today's Autumn Equinox. @marionmcgarry.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social ooks at how today's equinox and next week's Michaelmas festival mark the coming of the closure of the year www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

All you need to know about today's Autumn Equinox

The Autumn Equinox and the festival of Michaelmas on September 29th mark the coming of the closure of the year

www.rte.ie

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 20d

Delighted to see my new article for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social was ‘most read’ on the site today. Discussing the Autumn Equinox and Michaelmas in Ireland, the latter festival marks the traditional start to the academic year 🙌
@atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social #MichaelmasTerm

RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 21d

Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: all you need to know about today's Autumn Equinox. @marionmcgarry.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social ooks at how today's equinox and next week's Michaelmas festival mark the coming of the closure of the year www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

All you need to know about today's Autumn Equinox

The Autumn Equinox and the festival of Michaelmas on September 29th mark the coming of the closure of the year

www.rte.ie

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 21d

All you need to know about today's Autumn Equinox. @marionmcgarry.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social on how today's equinox and next week's Michaelmas festival mark the coming of the closure of the year www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

All you need to know about today's Autumn Equinox

The Autumn Equinox and the festival of Michaelmas on September 29th mark the coming of the closure of the year

www.rte.ie

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 22d

If I won the lotto I would buy these beauties at the Adam’s Auctioneers Important Irish Art auction taking place next week… [1/2]

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 22d

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John Doherty (b.1949)
The Vet's Surgery, Schull, Co. Cork (2014/15)

Gerard Dillon (1916-1971)
Turf Cutters

Harry Clarke RHA (1889-1931)
Faust (1924/25)

Patrick Leonard HRHA (1918-2005)
Harvest Moonrise

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 22d

If I won the lotto I would buy these beauties at the Adam’s Auctioneers Important Irish Art auction taking place next week… [1/2]

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Marion McGarry @marionmcgarry.bsky.social · 28d

The fear this evening… 🙈

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