Cath
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Nuala Early, Bro [Newgrange Basin Stone], (sandstone), from the 2023 Sculpture in Context exhibition at the National Botanic Gardens.
And there was last-minute sunshine in the chamber at Newgrange, Co. Meath for the winter solstice this morning!
#newgrangesolstice
#speirgorm
And there was last-minute sunshine in the chamber at Newgrange, Co. Meath for the winter solstice this morning!
#newgrangesolstice
#speirgorm
December 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Nuala Early, Bro [Newgrange Basin Stone], (sandstone), from the 2023 Sculpture in Context exhibition at the National Botanic Gardens.
And there was last-minute sunshine in the chamber at Newgrange, Co. Meath for the winter solstice this morning!
#newgrangesolstice
#speirgorm
And there was last-minute sunshine in the chamber at Newgrange, Co. Meath for the winter solstice this morning!
#newgrangesolstice
#speirgorm
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The Gaza Strip is less than one tenth the size of County Tipperary. There are about 2 million people crammed in there. Blockaded. With little food, shelter or medicine. Imagine a narrow strip of land from Thurles to Clonmel. That is the size of Gaza.
December 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Gaza Strip is less than one tenth the size of County Tipperary. There are about 2 million people crammed in there. Blockaded. With little food, shelter or medicine. Imagine a narrow strip of land from Thurles to Clonmel. That is the size of Gaza.
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Can't figure out if the slump in Christmas sales this year is a result of not using Twitter on principle, the general economic climate, or fact I accidentally revealed that I've stuffed a small amount of poison into one in every three orders to reap victims for the Old Gods
December 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Can't figure out if the slump in Christmas sales this year is a result of not using Twitter on principle, the general economic climate, or fact I accidentally revealed that I've stuffed a small amount of poison into one in every three orders to reap victims for the Old Gods
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🪧Current new build 2-bed apartment sales price in Europe
Dublin €600,000
Belfast £189,950 (€216,000)
🇬🇧Manchester £299,995 (€341,000)
🇫🇷Le Mans <hour from Paris
from €159,100
🇩🇪Essen <hour from Düsseldorf
Large 1-bed €265,500
🇵🇹Porto Large 1-bed €240,000
🇮🇹Turin Large 1-bed €190,000
links below
Dublin €600,000
Belfast £189,950 (€216,000)
🇬🇧Manchester £299,995 (€341,000)
🇫🇷Le Mans <hour from Paris
from €159,100
🇩🇪Essen <hour from Düsseldorf
Large 1-bed €265,500
🇵🇹Porto Large 1-bed €240,000
🇮🇹Turin Large 1-bed €190,000
links below
December 10, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🪧Current new build 2-bed apartment sales price in Europe
Dublin €600,000
Belfast £189,950 (€216,000)
🇬🇧Manchester £299,995 (€341,000)
🇫🇷Le Mans <hour from Paris
from €159,100
🇩🇪Essen <hour from Düsseldorf
Large 1-bed €265,500
🇵🇹Porto Large 1-bed €240,000
🇮🇹Turin Large 1-bed €190,000
links below
Dublin €600,000
Belfast £189,950 (€216,000)
🇬🇧Manchester £299,995 (€341,000)
🇫🇷Le Mans <hour from Paris
from €159,100
🇩🇪Essen <hour from Düsseldorf
Large 1-bed €265,500
🇵🇹Porto Large 1-bed €240,000
🇮🇹Turin Large 1-bed €190,000
links below
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One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
December 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
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Abbey Theatre announces centenary Plough and the Stars production for 2026
Abbey Theatre announces centenary Plough and the Stars production for 2026
New plays by Marina Carr, Frank McGuinness and Una McKevitt to also feature in forthcoming season
www.irishtimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Abbey Theatre announces centenary Plough and the Stars production for 2026
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Yes! And not only that!
In exactly 2 weeks' time, the Grand Auld Sthretch in the evenings in Dublin will commence, as this glorious event *always* precedes the December solstice by about 8 days!
WooHoo!
In exactly 2 weeks' time, the Grand Auld Sthretch in the evenings in Dublin will commence, as this glorious event *always* precedes the December solstice by about 8 days!
WooHoo!
It's the first of December, which means in just three weeks' time, it'll be the Winter solstice, and the days will start to get longer once again.
Today is 2025-12-01, the sun sets at 16:10:01 and the grand auld stretch tonight was 04 mins and 18 secs. #GrandStretch #GrandDrawingIn
December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Yes! And not only that!
In exactly 2 weeks' time, the Grand Auld Sthretch in the evenings in Dublin will commence, as this glorious event *always* precedes the December solstice by about 8 days!
WooHoo!
In exactly 2 weeks' time, the Grand Auld Sthretch in the evenings in Dublin will commence, as this glorious event *always* precedes the December solstice by about 8 days!
WooHoo!
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Wishing all at @kennysbookshop.bsky.social warm wishes celebrating 85 years at the heart of Galway books, art, and more. This archives Kenny's brochure even included a map of the original shop on High Street!
December 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Wishing all at @kennysbookshop.bsky.social warm wishes celebrating 85 years at the heart of Galway books, art, and more. This archives Kenny's brochure even included a map of the original shop on High Street!
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Nigel Farage managing to dictate both British and Irish immigration policy despite being in government in neither country
November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Nigel Farage managing to dictate both British and Irish immigration policy despite being in government in neither country
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As night falls in Dublin, the footballers play on in Fairview Park.
Their game in gloom lit by imagination, as in the poem:
‘Youngsters shouting their heads off in a field
As the light died and they kept on playing
Because by then they were playing in their heads…’
Seamus Heaney, Markings
🇮🇪 COYBIG
Their game in gloom lit by imagination, as in the poem:
‘Youngsters shouting their heads off in a field
As the light died and they kept on playing
Because by then they were playing in their heads…’
Seamus Heaney, Markings
🇮🇪 COYBIG
November 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
As night falls in Dublin, the footballers play on in Fairview Park.
Their game in gloom lit by imagination, as in the poem:
‘Youngsters shouting their heads off in a field
As the light died and they kept on playing
Because by then they were playing in their heads…’
Seamus Heaney, Markings
🇮🇪 COYBIG
Their game in gloom lit by imagination, as in the poem:
‘Youngsters shouting their heads off in a field
As the light died and they kept on playing
Because by then they were playing in their heads…’
Seamus Heaney, Markings
🇮🇪 COYBIG
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An Italian agronomist-turned-detective seeks to preserve Italy's agricultural heritage to save fruit varieties that could help farmers withstand the vagaries of a changing climate.
Italian fruit detective races to save forgotten varieties
Isabella Dalla Ragione hunts in abandoned gardens and orchards for forgotten fruits, preserving Italy's agricultural heritage and saving varieties which could help farmers withstand the vagaries of a ...
www.rte.ie
November 14, 2025 at 8:14 AM
An Italian agronomist-turned-detective seeks to preserve Italy's agricultural heritage to save fruit varieties that could help farmers withstand the vagaries of a changing climate.
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Bhí an-bhrón orm nuair a léigh mé an scéal seo - sílim gurbh é Michael D an t-uachtarán a raibh an tionchar is mó aige orm, agus tá grá agus meas mór agam dó.
Bhí mé bródúil as gurbh é ár n-uachtarán é.
Go n-eirí an bóthar libh, Miggeldy agus Sabina!
Bhí mé bródúil as gurbh é ár n-uachtarán é.
Go n-eirí an bóthar libh, Miggeldy agus Sabina!
President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina were greeted by cheers and gifted roses as they left Áras an Uachtaráin for the last time.
A guard of honour was formed by members of the Sanctuary Runners who wanted to show their appreciation for his support.
jrnl.ie/6870482
A guard of honour was formed by members of the Sanctuary Runners who wanted to show their appreciation for his support.
jrnl.ie/6870482
President Higgins and wife Sabina given roses and cheered as they leave Áras for the final time
President Higgins was late departing as he and his wife Sabina wanted to ring the peace bell one last time.
jrnl.ie
November 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Bhí an-bhrón orm nuair a léigh mé an scéal seo - sílim gurbh é Michael D an t-uachtarán a raibh an tionchar is mó aige orm, agus tá grá agus meas mór agam dó.
Bhí mé bródúil as gurbh é ár n-uachtarán é.
Go n-eirí an bóthar libh, Miggeldy agus Sabina!
Bhí mé bródúil as gurbh é ár n-uachtarán é.
Go n-eirí an bóthar libh, Miggeldy agus Sabina!
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"Essential services are now digital by default, leaving many older people feeling locked out of their own lives."
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie/6864189
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie/6864189
Opinion: We’ve grown far too comfortable excluding older people from the digital world
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
"Essential services are now digital by default, leaving many older people feeling locked out of their own lives."
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie/6864189
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie/6864189
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President Michael D. Higgins has left Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening, closing the chapter on 14 years in office.
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
President Michael D. Higgins has left Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening, closing the chapter on 14 years in office.
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
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Over the next few months, there will be sessions on creative writing, bookselling, librarianship, publishing, book event management, and much more.
If you have a bookworm aged 13-19 years old in your life, be sure to share this with them.
Book here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/booked-up-...
If you have a bookworm aged 13-19 years old in your life, be sure to share this with them.
Book here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/booked-up-...
Booked Up with Ruth Ennis
Are you a teenager who loves books? Do you want to know what it would be like to work in a bookish career? Then this is the event for you.
www.eventbrite.ie
November 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Over the next few months, there will be sessions on creative writing, bookselling, librarianship, publishing, book event management, and much more.
If you have a bookworm aged 13-19 years old in your life, be sure to share this with them.
Book here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/booked-up-...
If you have a bookworm aged 13-19 years old in your life, be sure to share this with them.
Book here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/booked-up-...
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Wed: “Our migration numbers are too high”-Simon Harris
Thurs: “Taoiseach and Donohoe back Tánaiste’s remarks that numbers migrating to Ireland are ‘too high’”
Fri: ”migration numbers too high outside of international protection…as well”-Simon Harris
*Arson attack on infants in IPAS centre.*
Thurs: “Taoiseach and Donohoe back Tánaiste’s remarks that numbers migrating to Ireland are ‘too high’”
Fri: ”migration numbers too high outside of international protection…as well”-Simon Harris
*Arson attack on infants in IPAS centre.*
November 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Wed: “Our migration numbers are too high”-Simon Harris
Thurs: “Taoiseach and Donohoe back Tánaiste’s remarks that numbers migrating to Ireland are ‘too high’”
Fri: ”migration numbers too high outside of international protection…as well”-Simon Harris
*Arson attack on infants in IPAS centre.*
Thurs: “Taoiseach and Donohoe back Tánaiste’s remarks that numbers migrating to Ireland are ‘too high’”
Fri: ”migration numbers too high outside of international protection…as well”-Simon Harris
*Arson attack on infants in IPAS centre.*
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What a day for a walk to Andy Goldsworthy’s extraordinary Hanging Stones on the North York Moors #AndyGoldsworthy
October 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
What a day for a walk to Andy Goldsworthy’s extraordinary Hanging Stones on the North York Moors #AndyGoldsworthy
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In fairness Heather Humphreys gave a gracious concession speech, congratulating Catherine Connolly, and wishing her well as President. In a democracy the losing side accepting the outcome is vital. #aras25
October 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
In fairness Heather Humphreys gave a gracious concession speech, congratulating Catherine Connolly, and wishing her well as President. In a democracy the losing side accepting the outcome is vital. #aras25
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On the night we elect his successor, this man, this artist, is in my thoughts.
What service he has given us.
Not only as President but as our first Minister for the Arts. This photo I took on Inis Oirr in 2021 is one of my most treasured. Go raibh maith aige. #Aras25
What service he has given us.
Not only as President but as our first Minister for the Arts. This photo I took on Inis Oirr in 2021 is one of my most treasured. Go raibh maith aige. #Aras25
October 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
On the night we elect his successor, this man, this artist, is in my thoughts.
What service he has given us.
Not only as President but as our first Minister for the Arts. This photo I took on Inis Oirr in 2021 is one of my most treasured. Go raibh maith aige. #Aras25
What service he has given us.
Not only as President but as our first Minister for the Arts. This photo I took on Inis Oirr in 2021 is one of my most treasured. Go raibh maith aige. #Aras25
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My Choices for Children’s Booker Winner (for a book published in the previous year:
2025
Fia and the Snow Deer by Eilish Fisher, illustrated by Dermot Flynn
See the other years on my blog here: www.sarahwebb.info/blog
2025
Fia and the Snow Deer by Eilish Fisher, illustrated by Dermot Flynn
See the other years on my blog here: www.sarahwebb.info/blog
Blog — Sarah Webb
www.sarahwebb.info
October 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
My Choices for Children’s Booker Winner (for a book published in the previous year:
2025
Fia and the Snow Deer by Eilish Fisher, illustrated by Dermot Flynn
See the other years on my blog here: www.sarahwebb.info/blog
2025
Fia and the Snow Deer by Eilish Fisher, illustrated by Dermot Flynn
See the other years on my blog here: www.sarahwebb.info/blog
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No matter who you’re voting for in #Aras25, sensationalised attack ads are just grim, especially at a time when politicians repeatedly (and rightly) call for reducing toxicity in discourse and an end to personalised attacks.
Nobody wants this stuff. It sours an electorate that desires civility.
Nobody wants this stuff. It sours an electorate that desires civility.
October 20, 2025 at 7:38 AM
No matter who you’re voting for in #Aras25, sensationalised attack ads are just grim, especially at a time when politicians repeatedly (and rightly) call for reducing toxicity in discourse and an end to personalised attacks.
Nobody wants this stuff. It sours an electorate that desires civility.
Nobody wants this stuff. It sours an electorate that desires civility.
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Sending support across the pond to those joining the No Kings protests today with this upbeat and determined ducky ✊
Your action matters!
#nokings
Your action matters!
#nokings
October 18, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Sending support across the pond to those joining the No Kings protests today with this upbeat and determined ducky ✊
Your action matters!
#nokings
Your action matters!
#nokings