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Warren Swords
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RTÉ Television Researcher
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My council colleague Paddy Monahan and I made a short video about an unsafe junction in Whitehall in Dublin. Yet again, #motonormativity putting our kids in danger. We’re working to get this fixed before someone gets hurt. #speirgorm #ActiveTravel #StreetsAreForPeople
November 7, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Sensational finale to BBC Celebrity Traitors. Incredible telly.
November 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Sensational bit in Popbitch about a recent Frank Skinner gig.
November 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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irishtimes.com
RTÉ confirms move to wind down inhouse documentary unit
RTÉ confirms move to wind down inhouse documentary unit
Unions criticise decision to ‘dramatically increase commercialisation’ via outsourcing
www.irishtimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:43 PM
warrenswords.bsky.social
This is fantastic. I almost want to watch it now.
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Context: Someone sat down and, honest to god, wrote a column about the fact that last weekend the newly elected Uachtarán na hÉireann (President of Ireland), Catherine Connolly, spoke *too much* Irish during her acceptance speech, and this made the columnist uncomfortable.
https://archive.ph/flRku It’s impossible not to look at this in the context of how nationalism in various forms seems to be sweeping the globe. It is expressed varyingly. We see it with the weaponising of the tricolour in neighbourhoods as an anti-immigrant symbol. Clearly wanting to see more Irish spoken is of an entirely different order. Yet, given the times we live in, there were high levels of zealotry in the recent campaign. Whether people like to admit it or not, the shaming of Humphreys on the language front fed the sectarian abuse that was fomented by some during the campaign. Those who wish to speak or relearn Irish should feel entirely free to do so. Some are doing it in ways that attempt to be inclusive. It would, I think, be a matter of regret to almost every Irish person if the language disappeared. But there is a danger of it being talibanised. There are so many of us out there who simply don’t understand it, no matter how beautiful the Irish being spoken. Some might even consider it rude to continue at length in a language in which statistically over half of those present in the room will not understand what is being said. In fact, if I think about the learning of Irish at all, there is usually an accompanying shudder in memory of feeling totally at sea during Irish lessons at school. If one of my children had asked in secondary school to give up Irish in favour of another more useful subject, I wouldn’t have objected. But, as we all know, that is not an option because the subject is compulsory. What a recipe for success — force-feeding it to students. Last Saturday evening, once all the votes had been counted, Catherine Connolly stood at the podium in Dublin Castle and gave a speech. Alongside her were her family, as well as Micheál Martin, the taoiseach, and Simon Harris, the tanaiste. Our new president began her speech in Irish, which is what often happens on such occasions in Irish public life. Usually the speaker then reverts to English, making a broad translation of what was just said. However, unlike on most other occasions, the Irish here really did continue for quite some time before she spoke in English.
November 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
warrenswords.bsky.social
A sign of getting old in Dublin is hoping for rain on Halloween night (once the help the halloween party kids are finished of course.)
carlowweather.bsky.social Carlow Weather @carlowweather.bsky.social · 10d
Thunderstorm warning issued for parts of South, Southeast and East this Friday evening with very heavy downpours and local spot flooding likely. Also some strong gusts in Southeast.
October 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
warrenswords.bsky.social
I think the lesson here is to always travel with a bottle of red wine about your person.
October 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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clashmusic.com
Jaw-droppingly intense: Lankum share their hypnotic eight-minute take on The Specials 'Ghost Town'.

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October 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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What a weird take on BBC's Celebrity Traitors in Irish Times today.
October 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
warrenswords.bsky.social
I can now cycle about 13km to work and of that, only 400 metres is on a road shared with cars. Probably the most scenic commute in Dublin. Follows the Dodder the whole way.
nielsw.bsky.social Niels Warburton @nielsw.bsky.social · 15d
With the completion of the Butterfield Ave/Firhouse Road section of the Dodder Greenway it is now possible to cycle ~13km from Ely's Arch to the Bohernabreena Reservoir Park (almost) entirely off road.
October 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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news.rte.ie
In the coming hours, the tenth President of Ireland will become known. RTÉ is providing extensive results coverage across digital, television, radio and social platforms
When will we know the result? How do I follow the count?
What to expect and how to follow RTÉ's coverage of the Presidential Election count.
www.rte.ie
October 25, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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scottygb.bsky.social
I fear we have reached peak Hollyoaks
October 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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noethematt.bsky.social
AWS being down is a great reminder that letting Amazon own half the internet is a really bad thing we've allowed to happen
October 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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'it’s the only way to express my anger' says man writing op ed expressing his anger.

So, kinda two ways, dude.
John Burns: Spoiling my vote is not an empty gesture — it’s the only way to express my anger
October 19, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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Protected habitats have been burned, vandalised, and torn up at Ireland’s national parks over the past 18 months.

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) records detail dozens of incidents of arson, scrambler damage, theft, and repeated vandalism.

www.thestory.ie/2025/10/17/a...
October 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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I'll be furious if Tame Impala ruins Orinocco Flow for us. youtu.be/SieGqGHwV6o?...
Tame Impala - Piece Of Heaven (Official Audio)
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October 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Caller on Liveline complaining the price of property tax while also complaining that young people can start jobs on €14 a year. He is now claiming that most celebs on television are wearing wigs and hair pieces.
October 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Annual "should cyclists be made wear hi vis" debate. You could be dressed as a Christmas tree and some drivers still won't see you as they are glued to the phones.
October 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Imagine 7 million people all watching you fart at the same time.
scottygb.bsky.social Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · 25d
More than 7 million viewers for Celebrity Traitors last night. Sensational in this day and age.
October 16, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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If you know Soupy Norman, you know... if you don't, we have a deep dive into the cult comedy show on the latest Get Around To It Podcast. Plus I detail my Top 5 British comedies of the 2000s! Find your podcast provider here: linktr.ee/getaroundtoit
October 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Q: Why was the person responsible for the Blackwater fish kill never found?

A: it wasn’t anybody’s job.

I talked to the heads of all the agencies involved in the investigation, about why the biggest pollution event in Irish history fell between the cracks.

Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
CountryWide - RTÉ Radio 1
The CountryWide team feature the events, people and happenings that bring colour and life to communities, towns and villages across the country.
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October 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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www.wweek.com/culture/2025...
Can you put into words what that purpose is? You and the frog have really become icons of this protest. There’s been a nice overall whimsy that has shown up. The frog is amazing. We had a bunch of other inflatable people here last night, too. I saw people playing Twister the other day. What they rely on is fear. So by coming out in an absurdist manner, it speaks to them, to some extent, that we’re actually not that afraid. It also dismantles their narrative a little bit. When they try to describe this situation as “war-torn,” it becomes much harder to take them seriously when they have to post a video saying [U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security] Kristi Noem is up on the balcony staring over the Antifa Army and it’s, like, eight journalists and five protesters and one of them is in a chicken suit.
October 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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New RTÉ Radio 1 schedule
October 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
warrenswords.bsky.social
haha. In a crowded field, this has to be one of the worst takes of the year. The deeply uncool….Johnny Cash
wsj.com The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · Oct 9
Compared to Dylan and Springsteen, country-music legend Johnny Cash can seem deeply uncool. It took time for me to appreciate his profound, plainspoken strength, writes Jon Fasman.
Essay | Can We Finally Give Johnny Cash His Due?
Compared to Dylan and Springsteen, the country-music legend can seem deeply uncool. It took time for me to appreciate his profound, plainspoken strength.
on.wsj.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:37 AM