Amy Woods
@amypwoods.bsky.social
Advocacy and engagement @volunteerireland.bsky.social.
Season ticket holder @shamrockrovers.ie.
Lover of food, outdoors and my dog. Well, let's be honest, all dogs.
Season ticket holder @shamrockrovers.ie.
Lover of food, outdoors and my dog. Well, let's be honest, all dogs.
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Every day, 137 women and girls are killed by intimate partners or family members internationally, according to the UN.
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, but the number killed intentionally remains unchanged.
jrnl.ie/6884469
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, but the number killed intentionally remains unchanged.
jrnl.ie/6884469
One woman or girl killed every ten minutes by intimate partners or family members, UN says
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, but according to the UN the number of women and girls killed intentionally remains unchanged.
jrnl.ie
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Every day, 137 women and girls are killed by intimate partners or family members internationally, according to the UN.
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, but the number killed intentionally remains unchanged.
jrnl.ie/6884469
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, but the number killed intentionally remains unchanged.
jrnl.ie/6884469
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This is my 6th year posting this same message. Black Friday is a nonsense with often pretend discounts on stuff you probably don’t need. We’ll do as we always do at this time and increase the 1% of all income we give to Women’s Aid to 10% on web sales over the weekend. Fuck Black Friday. #speirgorm
November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is my 6th year posting this same message. Black Friday is a nonsense with often pretend discounts on stuff you probably don’t need. We’ll do as we always do at this time and increase the 1% of all income we give to Women’s Aid to 10% on web sales over the weekend. Fuck Black Friday. #speirgorm
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As my Inbox fills up with stupid Black Friday emails.
Here's a little reminder of our starter pack, celebrating #IrishDesign.
Lots of lovely things to buy, and you will feel all squishy inside for supporting small Irish business.
#spheirgorm
#SLATED
#Boycottamazon
go.bsky.app/9sh8HQq
Here's a little reminder of our starter pack, celebrating #IrishDesign.
Lots of lovely things to buy, and you will feel all squishy inside for supporting small Irish business.
#spheirgorm
#SLATED
#Boycottamazon
go.bsky.app/9sh8HQq
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM
As my Inbox fills up with stupid Black Friday emails.
Here's a little reminder of our starter pack, celebrating #IrishDesign.
Lots of lovely things to buy, and you will feel all squishy inside for supporting small Irish business.
#spheirgorm
#SLATED
#Boycottamazon
go.bsky.app/9sh8HQq
Here's a little reminder of our starter pack, celebrating #IrishDesign.
Lots of lovely things to buy, and you will feel all squishy inside for supporting small Irish business.
#spheirgorm
#SLATED
#Boycottamazon
go.bsky.app/9sh8HQq
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I would love Ireland to qualify for the World Cup for all the usual reasons. But it would also be fantastic to have the whole country festooned in tricolours that haven't been put up by the "Ireland is Full" lot.
November 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I would love Ireland to qualify for the World Cup for all the usual reasons. But it would also be fantastic to have the whole country festooned in tricolours that haven't been put up by the "Ireland is Full" lot.
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The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
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Saying that it's "too hard" to get on the Irish president ballot when an independent woman got the entire Irish left to back her, got the biggest vote ever and beat two historically dominant parties is not just wrong - it is breathtakingly offensive and outrageously dishonest.
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
October 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Saying that it's "too hard" to get on the Irish president ballot when an independent woman got the entire Irish left to back her, got the biggest vote ever and beat two historically dominant parties is not just wrong - it is breathtakingly offensive and outrageously dishonest.
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
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I 100% endorse this message. The spoiled votes are a 3rd or 4th order story in this election and disproportionate attention and airtime is a measure of the level of editorial discomfort with talking about Connolly’s success and FF/FG failure.
Catherine Connolly got more votes than any other president in history - any pol corr or commentator trying to convince you that the story is actually the spoiled votes is showing you their whole arse, and should be treated accordingly.
October 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I 100% endorse this message. The spoiled votes are a 3rd or 4th order story in this election and disproportionate attention and airtime is a measure of the level of editorial discomfort with talking about Connolly’s success and FF/FG failure.
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There is no doubt that high no of spoiled votes is one of the stories of this election - a lesser one than the actual result of course-but it is due some serious consideration
That said, I suspect we will instead get the usual shallow analysis-suggesting an ignored conservative electorate #aras25
That said, I suspect we will instead get the usual shallow analysis-suggesting an ignored conservative electorate #aras25
October 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
There is no doubt that high no of spoiled votes is one of the stories of this election - a lesser one than the actual result of course-but it is due some serious consideration
That said, I suspect we will instead get the usual shallow analysis-suggesting an ignored conservative electorate #aras25
That said, I suspect we will instead get the usual shallow analysis-suggesting an ignored conservative electorate #aras25
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The one conclusion they will assiduously avoid, of course, is that Catherine Connolly just won this election because a majority of voters want her to be the president, and that they want her to be the president because of her politics.
October 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The one conclusion they will assiduously avoid, of course, is that Catherine Connolly just won this election because a majority of voters want her to be the president, and that they want her to be the president because of her politics.
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I'm actually sort of excited to see all the different ways in which the people who are paid enormous money to analyse the landscape of Irish politics are about to get this all wrong.
October 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I'm actually sort of excited to see all the different ways in which the people who are paid enormous money to analyse the landscape of Irish politics are about to get this all wrong.
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🗣️ “If a fox is being ripped limb from limb and is dying a slow and agonising death - how can you say you abhor animal cruelty?”
🗣️ “These are rural pursuits and have been for many, many years.”
📺 Watch #TheBigInterview with Heather Humphreys ➡️ https://youtu.be/4chz2Zfzrq0
🗣️ “These are rural pursuits and have been for many, many years.”
📺 Watch #TheBigInterview with Heather Humphreys ➡️ https://youtu.be/4chz2Zfzrq0
October 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🗣️ “If a fox is being ripped limb from limb and is dying a slow and agonising death - how can you say you abhor animal cruelty?”
🗣️ “These are rural pursuits and have been for many, many years.”
📺 Watch #TheBigInterview with Heather Humphreys ➡️ https://youtu.be/4chz2Zfzrq0
🗣️ “These are rural pursuits and have been for many, many years.”
📺 Watch #TheBigInterview with Heather Humphreys ➡️ https://youtu.be/4chz2Zfzrq0
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This is exactly why we do what we do, and don't accept invites or gifted experiences. People's hard earned money is of VALUE, most don't have the spare cash to throw around on substandard experiences. They deserve honesty at the least, but if you just want free content you'll get what you pay for 🥜🐒
I'm not one for the restaurant scene generally, but this is great journalism...
Articles like the ones published in newspapers are not entirely harmless -- they erode trust in journalism and could have ruined a night out, and not everybody has or can afford that many nights out these days.
Articles like the ones published in newspapers are not entirely harmless -- they erode trust in journalism and could have ruined a night out, and not everybody has or can afford that many nights out these days.
Three weeks after opening, and a massive media storm, it looks like Entrecôte Dublin has permanently closed. Here's the story if you missed it... www.allthefood.ie/single-post/...
October 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This is exactly why we do what we do, and don't accept invites or gifted experiences. People's hard earned money is of VALUE, most don't have the spare cash to throw around on substandard experiences. They deserve honesty at the least, but if you just want free content you'll get what you pay for 🥜🐒
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Malachy Clerkin: The Jim Gavin fiasco was a long overdue humbling for GAA exceptionalism
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
October 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Malachy Clerkin: The Jim Gavin fiasco was a long overdue humbling for GAA exceptionalism
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⏱️Procrastinators rejoice!!
We're extending the deadline for nominations for the Volunteer Ireland Awards for an extra week!
💜Nominate a volunteer at volunteer.ie/nominate before midnight next Friday 17th October.
#VIA2025
We're extending the deadline for nominations for the Volunteer Ireland Awards for an extra week!
💜Nominate a volunteer at volunteer.ie/nominate before midnight next Friday 17th October.
#VIA2025
October 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
⏱️Procrastinators rejoice!!
We're extending the deadline for nominations for the Volunteer Ireland Awards for an extra week!
💜Nominate a volunteer at volunteer.ie/nominate before midnight next Friday 17th October.
#VIA2025
We're extending the deadline for nominations for the Volunteer Ireland Awards for an extra week!
💜Nominate a volunteer at volunteer.ie/nominate before midnight next Friday 17th October.
#VIA2025
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For the record: it is not possible, at this juncture, to officially withdraw or to remove a name from the #aras25 ballot paper.
Jim Gavin’s name will remain on the ballot for Friday 24th, merely with no campaign behind it.
Jim Gavin’s name will remain on the ballot for Friday 24th, merely with no campaign behind it.
October 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
For the record: it is not possible, at this juncture, to officially withdraw or to remove a name from the #aras25 ballot paper.
Jim Gavin’s name will remain on the ballot for Friday 24th, merely with no campaign behind it.
Jim Gavin’s name will remain on the ballot for Friday 24th, merely with no campaign behind it.
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#StormAmy has been named by the UK Met Office.
This will bring heavy rainfall tomorrow with strong winds expected on Friday. A number of warnings will be issued today by Met Éireann, with updates as certainty increases.
This will bring heavy rainfall tomorrow with strong winds expected on Friday. A number of warnings will be issued today by Met Éireann, with updates as certainty increases.
October 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM
#StormAmy has been named by the UK Met Office.
This will bring heavy rainfall tomorrow with strong winds expected on Friday. A number of warnings will be issued today by Met Éireann, with updates as certainty increases.
This will bring heavy rainfall tomorrow with strong winds expected on Friday. A number of warnings will be issued today by Met Éireann, with updates as certainty increases.
"It has since emerged that Entrecôte Dublin is merely “inspired” by the French-dining experience in the original restaurants"
It didn't so much emerge as it was uncovered by the always excellent @allthefood.bsky.social
It didn't so much emerge as it was uncovered by the always excellent @allthefood.bsky.social
Well well well.. m.independent.ie/regionals/du...
New steak restaurant in Dublin admits it is not part of original Entrecôte group
A new Dublin restaurant, which opened last week, has been forced to clarify it is not affiliated with any of the internationally known French Entrecôte group of restaurants.
m.independent.ie
September 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"It has since emerged that Entrecôte Dublin is merely “inspired” by the French-dining experience in the original restaurants"
It didn't so much emerge as it was uncovered by the always excellent @allthefood.bsky.social
It didn't so much emerge as it was uncovered by the always excellent @allthefood.bsky.social
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Can't believe the Indo didn't credit Allthefood on this. Well, I can believe it, but it's shit.
Well well well.. m.independent.ie/regionals/du...
New steak restaurant in Dublin admits it is not part of original Entrecôte group
A new Dublin restaurant, which opened last week, has been forced to clarify it is not affiliated with any of the internationally known French Entrecôte group of restaurants.
m.independent.ie
September 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Can't believe the Indo didn't credit Allthefood on this. Well, I can believe it, but it's shit.
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There are plenty of Councils who would have nominated a right-wing Indo. Look at their efforts in recent years. There are easily 20 Oireachtas members who they could have secured with an actual effort.
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
There are plenty of Councils who would have nominated a right-wing Indo. Look at their efforts in recent years. There are easily 20 Oireachtas members who they could have secured with an actual effort.
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What’s missing from a lot of the commentary on the failure of the hard right to get a candidate on the ticket was how utterly incompetent they were in preparing for an election we’ve known about for years.
Last minute effort stinks of laziness. They didn’t even have a candidate a few weeks back!
Last minute effort stinks of laziness. They didn’t even have a candidate a few weeks back!
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
What’s missing from a lot of the commentary on the failure of the hard right to get a candidate on the ticket was how utterly incompetent they were in preparing for an election we’ve known about for years.
Last minute effort stinks of laziness. They didn’t even have a candidate a few weeks back!
Last minute effort stinks of laziness. They didn’t even have a candidate a few weeks back!
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People have been able to get nominated in previous elections, those tended to have a record of doing something in the community or are known. So the process works.
It just doesn't work if you're an extremist or have no record of doing anything positive for the community. #aras25
It just doesn't work if you're an extremist or have no record of doing anything positive for the community. #aras25
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
People have been able to get nominated in previous elections, those tended to have a record of doing something in the community or are known. So the process works.
It just doesn't work if you're an extremist or have no record of doing anything positive for the community. #aras25
It just doesn't work if you're an extremist or have no record of doing anything positive for the community. #aras25
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You know those people who say "you can't say ANYTHING these days"? They are the same people stopping others from saying ANYTHING these days
A headline show by Kneecap in Vienna next month has been cancelled due to "acute safety concerns” following political pressure from Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ)
jrnl.ie/6786154
jrnl.ie/6786154
Austrian authorities cancel Kneecap Vienna gig following pressure from far-right party
Kneecap apologised to fans in a statement about the cancellation, adding: “F*** Leo Lugner”.
jrnl.ie
August 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
You know those people who say "you can't say ANYTHING these days"? They are the same people stopping others from saying ANYTHING these days
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Right now the weirdest most anti-social people in the world are somehow socially engineering the future and we are letting them do it
July 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Right now the weirdest most anti-social people in the world are somehow socially engineering the future and we are letting them do it
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I HATE AI prompts in word. How the fuck is it good to encourage people to outsource thinking about things that should be sweet & nourishing. "Write a funny poem to wish a happy birthday to my 5 year old sister" It's literally discouraging people from creative & meaningful & life-affirming stuff
July 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I HATE AI prompts in word. How the fuck is it good to encourage people to outsource thinking about things that should be sweet & nourishing. "Write a funny poem to wish a happy birthday to my 5 year old sister" It's literally discouraging people from creative & meaningful & life-affirming stuff
Also love this: "Three key findings elicited from the interviews undertaken were that volunteers felt part of a community, they felt a sense of loyalty and that they felt that volunteering was a means of them giving back to what they refer to as 'their club’."
This is a lovely piece on the TU Dublin/Rovers project. I was only looking at the last programme and it takes 60 volunteers to make a match happen! www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
Hoops scene: why people become Shamrock Rovers' fans & volunteers
A new project is looking at the part played by Shamrock Rovers' fans and volunteers in building a club and community culture
www.rte.ie
July 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Also love this: "Three key findings elicited from the interviews undertaken were that volunteers felt part of a community, they felt a sense of loyalty and that they felt that volunteering was a means of them giving back to what they refer to as 'their club’."