Plans
@planswithinplans.bsky.social
I play the trumpet to an adequate standard and occasionally post pictures of things that amuse me in Dublin.
Name excluded for work / life separateness.
Name excluded for work / life separateness.
I am sure it is all the fault of judicial reviews somehow.
Four months after it was promised, we finally have the government's transport investment plan between now and 2030. It's bad. Roads are in, public transport is out. A lot of public transport projects being put on the long-finger to make funding available for new roads.
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I am sure it is all the fault of judicial reviews somehow.
Ferris wheel before it wakes up and stretches out.
November 25, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Ferris wheel before it wakes up and stretches out.
TU Dublin Phil - first rehearsal for the next gig.
November 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
TU Dublin Phil - first rehearsal for the next gig.
Ah things that could have been...
November 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Ah things that could have been...
One ticket available (face value) for tonight’s very secret #mbv gig at National Stadium to anyone who can meet me there in about an hour.
#ticketfairy
@foggynotions.bsky.social
#ticketfairy
@foggynotions.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
One ticket available (face value) for tonight’s very secret #mbv gig at National Stadium to anyone who can meet me there in about an hour.
#ticketfairy
@foggynotions.bsky.social
#ticketfairy
@foggynotions.bsky.social
Tell it down the mines
There’s gonna be a secret gig
There’s gonna be a secret gig
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Tell it down the mines
There’s gonna be a secret gig
There’s gonna be a secret gig
Not a favourite (largely due to ownership issue) but this still doesn't sound like good news.
November 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Not a favourite (largely due to ownership issue) but this still doesn't sound like good news.
The moon has landed in Merrion Sq.
Amusingly soundtracked by Portuguese football fans when I went by.
Amusingly soundtracked by Portuguese football fans when I went by.
November 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The moon has landed in Merrion Sq.
Amusingly soundtracked by Portuguese football fans when I went by.
Amusingly soundtracked by Portuguese football fans when I went by.
Went to see Gwenno in a church and shouted about cheese in Cornish and made cat noises so that was good.
November 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Went to see Gwenno in a church and shouted about cheese in Cornish and made cat noises so that was good.
Both mystified and gratified that These New Puritans are playing venues the size of Workman’s. Amazing gig. Great percussionist. Thanks @foggynotions.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Both mystified and gratified that These New Puritans are playing venues the size of Workman’s. Amazing gig. Great percussionist. Thanks @foggynotions.bsky.social
Disappointing news about Underdog to wake to. Strong feeling of can’t-have-nice-things in Dublin at the moment.
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Disappointing news about Underdog to wake to. Strong feeling of can’t-have-nice-things in Dublin at the moment.
Irish Baroque Orchestra did Bach B Minor tonight and it was very good. Excellent counter tenor. Also excellent but well hidden trumpets.
November 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Irish Baroque Orchestra did Bach B Minor tonight and it was very good. Excellent counter tenor. Also excellent but well hidden trumpets.
Had a fun afternoon watching the two plays of The Boy at @abbeytheatre.bsky.social which was excellent and Eileen Walsh was fantastic. Good mooning too.
October 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Had a fun afternoon watching the two plays of The Boy at @abbeytheatre.bsky.social which was excellent and Eileen Walsh was fantastic. Good mooning too.
The singer out of Slipknot went to Rome to see the pope…
October 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The singer out of Slipknot went to Rome to see the pope…
Reposted by Plans
The legend that is the Japanese Ambassador to the UK enjoying a bowl of Scouse in Liverpool
October 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The legend that is the Japanese Ambassador to the UK enjoying a bowl of Scouse in Liverpool
A thing of beauty
October 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A thing of beauty
Cork in its own words
October 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Cork in its own words
First visit to the Honan chapel at UCC (despite many previous campus visits) and it is Gorgeous.
October 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
First visit to the Honan chapel at UCC (despite many previous campus visits) and it is Gorgeous.
Great flash sale on for the Marina Carr plays at the @abbeytheatre.bsky.social for the next hour.
I've booked tickets now so can tell others...
I've booked tickets now so can tell others...
October 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Great flash sale on for the Marina Carr plays at the @abbeytheatre.bsky.social for the next hour.
I've booked tickets now so can tell others...
I've booked tickets now so can tell others...
Just a few weeks to go and Cumiskeys will be delighted not to have bothered taking the Christmas decorations down from last year. Long game works.
October 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Just a few weeks to go and Cumiskeys will be delighted not to have bothered taking the Christmas decorations down from last year. Long game works.
Being old enough to have gone to electroclash clubs the first time round I very much enjoyed Lynks. Now wondering what became of Selfish Cunt.
October 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Being old enough to have gone to electroclash clubs the first time round I very much enjoyed Lynks. Now wondering what became of Selfish Cunt.
The things we can buy
September 30, 2025 at 7:54 AM
The things we can buy
Stirling prize for the best architecture in the SE of England.
From a spruced-up Big Ben to Cambridge’s crystal doughnut – Stirling prize for architecture shortlist unveiled
From a spruced-up Big Ben to Cambridge’s crystal doughnut – Stirling prize for architecture shortlist unveiled
Six contenders for the prestigious UK award for excellence in architecture also include two houses, a medical research centre and a college of fashion – but nothing north of the Fens
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Stirling prize for the best architecture in the SE of England.
A fine example of the format (Stephen’s Green Dublin).
August 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A fine example of the format (Stephen’s Green Dublin).