Victoria
@drvictoria.bsky.social
Up Down! An Dún Abú!
24/7 carer for my elderly parents. That's it.
Once knew techie stuff. Feels like all that is lost in the mists of time! Was an electronic engineer & academic in my past life. Just glad I still remember how to turn my laptop on! 🤣
24/7 carer for my elderly parents. That's it.
Once knew techie stuff. Feels like all that is lost in the mists of time! Was an electronic engineer & academic in my past life. Just glad I still remember how to turn my laptop on! 🤣
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And they’re off. The annual mass escape from Dublin Castle, commemorating the real jailbreak of 1592 by Red Hugh O’Donnell & the O’Neill Brothers. Competitors will cover 62km through the night, across the mountains to Glenmalure Valley. That’s if they make it, unlike Art O’Neill, who died en route.
January 16, 2026 at 11:18 PM
And they’re off. The annual mass escape from Dublin Castle, commemorating the real jailbreak of 1592 by Red Hugh O’Donnell & the O’Neill Brothers. Competitors will cover 62km through the night, across the mountains to Glenmalure Valley. That’s if they make it, unlike Art O’Neill, who died en route.
Good News
The Greens have left Twitter/X. Understandably so. Is it time for us all to leave it?
www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/norther...
www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/norther...
NI political party quits X over Grok child sex abuse images
The party says X no longer functions as a credible or responsible space for political communication
www.belfastlive.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Good News
Just remembered (as I opened the baking cupboard and saw them there), that I bought 2 packets of pink and white marshmallows at Christmas...... so... what to make.... Top Hats? or Fifteens?? Such a difficult decision.
January 10, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Just remembered (as I opened the baking cupboard and saw them there), that I bought 2 packets of pink and white marshmallows at Christmas...... so... what to make.... Top Hats? or Fifteens?? Such a difficult decision.
Nollaig Bheag Shona daoibh go léir
Nollaig na mBan Shona daoibh go léir
Nollaig na mBan Shona daoibh go léir
January 6, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Nollaig Bheag Shona daoibh go léir
Nollaig na mBan Shona daoibh go léir
Nollaig na mBan Shona daoibh go léir
My mother's hearing aids seem to have gone on holiday!! Wish I was them.
December 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
My mother's hearing aids seem to have gone on holiday!! Wish I was them.
Celebrity Sewing Bee.... Brilliant. 😂
December 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Celebrity Sewing Bee.... Brilliant. 😂
Bloody Hell! I'm not very good at word type games, so I am impressed with my getting this today and so soon!
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December 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Bloody Hell! I'm not very good at word type games, so I am impressed with my getting this today and so soon!
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The longest night is almost over.
Newgrange Winter Solstice live stream stats in five minutes here: www.youtube.com/live/lRgumO6...
Newgrange Winter Solstice live stream stats in five minutes here: www.youtube.com/live/lRgumO6...
Winter Solstice Live Streaming - 21 December 2025
YouTube video by Office of Public Works
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December 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The longest night is almost over.
Newgrange Winter Solstice live stream stats in five minutes here: www.youtube.com/live/lRgumO6...
Newgrange Winter Solstice live stream stats in five minutes here: www.youtube.com/live/lRgumO6...
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Wondering how to watch the Winter Solstice livestream from Newgrange?
Our short how-to video guides you step by step.
📅 21 Dec
⏰ 8.40am
🌅 Live from inside the chamber
Save the link and tune in: gov.ie/solstice
#WinterSolstice #Newgrange #ShareTheSolstice #OPW
Our short how-to video guides you step by step.
📅 21 Dec
⏰ 8.40am
🌅 Live from inside the chamber
Save the link and tune in: gov.ie/solstice
#WinterSolstice #Newgrange #ShareTheSolstice #OPW
December 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Wondering how to watch the Winter Solstice livestream from Newgrange?
Our short how-to video guides you step by step.
📅 21 Dec
⏰ 8.40am
🌅 Live from inside the chamber
Save the link and tune in: gov.ie/solstice
#WinterSolstice #Newgrange #ShareTheSolstice #OPW
Our short how-to video guides you step by step.
📅 21 Dec
⏰ 8.40am
🌅 Live from inside the chamber
Save the link and tune in: gov.ie/solstice
#WinterSolstice #Newgrange #ShareTheSolstice #OPW
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Watch: Live coverage of the Winter Solstice sunrise at Newgrange
Watch: Crowds celebrate Winter Solstice at Newgrange
People are gathering at Newgrange to celebrate the Winter Solstice this morning.
www.rte.ie
December 21, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Watch: Live coverage of the Winter Solstice sunrise at Newgrange
Loving the coverage of #NewgrangeSoltice
December 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Loving the coverage of #NewgrangeSoltice
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There's been a significant surge in interest in learning the Irish language in Britain, according to those involved in teaching it. One of the largest online education providers in the UK, City Lit, says that Irish is its second fastest growing course
Celtic revival: The growth of Gaeilge in Britain
There's been a significant surge in interest in learning the Irish language in Britain, according to those involved in teaching it. One of the largest online education providers in the UK, City Lit, s...
www.rte.ie
November 24, 2025 at 7:45 AM
There's been a significant surge in interest in learning the Irish language in Britain, according to those involved in teaching it. One of the largest online education providers in the UK, City Lit, says that Irish is its second fastest growing course
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Today is #CarersRightsDay and we want all unpaid carers to know and use their rights
These can help you:
▪️ Access support
▪️ Juggle care and work
▪️ Look after your health and wellbeing
▪️ When the person you care for is coming out of hospital
https://go.carersuk.org/CRD
These can help you:
▪️ Access support
▪️ Juggle care and work
▪️ Look after your health and wellbeing
▪️ When the person you care for is coming out of hospital
https://go.carersuk.org/CRD
November 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Today is #CarersRightsDay and we want all unpaid carers to know and use their rights
These can help you:
▪️ Access support
▪️ Juggle care and work
▪️ Look after your health and wellbeing
▪️ When the person you care for is coming out of hospital
https://go.carersuk.org/CRD
These can help you:
▪️ Access support
▪️ Juggle care and work
▪️ Look after your health and wellbeing
▪️ When the person you care for is coming out of hospital
https://go.carersuk.org/CRD
Damn. Not getting any nice Christmas Cards from Etsy this year. Stupid B-word.
November 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Damn. Not getting any nice Christmas Cards from Etsy this year. Stupid B-word.
Do pickles go on beef? I was going to have a jambon beurre, but I think I should use the beef before I open the ham.... What about cheese (just cheddar)? Does that go with beef?
November 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Do pickles go on beef? I was going to have a jambon beurre, but I think I should use the beef before I open the ham.... What about cheese (just cheddar)? Does that go with beef?
Search for Halloween in iplayer to watch (live) the carnival in Derry.
October 31, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Search for Halloween in iplayer to watch (live) the carnival in Derry.
Oíche Shamhna shona daoibh 👻🎃🐈⬛
October 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Oíche Shamhna shona daoibh 👻🎃🐈⬛
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October 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Taking the seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and the person you care for from flu
As a carer you are entitled to free flu jabs, book yours today:
https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/your-health-and-wellbeing/flu-jabs
As a carer you are entitled to free flu jabs, book yours today:
https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/your-health-and-wellbeing/flu-jabs
October 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Taking the seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and the person you care for from flu
As a carer you are entitled to free flu jabs, book yours today:
https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/your-health-and-wellbeing/flu-jabs
As a carer you are entitled to free flu jabs, book yours today:
https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/your-health-and-wellbeing/flu-jabs
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Did you know that unpaid carers save the UK over £184 billion a year?
This #InternationalDayOfCare we're calling for better support to recognise the enormous contribution millions of unpaid carers provide to family and friends across the UK every day.
This #InternationalDayOfCare we're calling for better support to recognise the enormous contribution millions of unpaid carers provide to family and friends across the UK every day.
October 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Did you know that unpaid carers save the UK over £184 billion a year?
This #InternationalDayOfCare we're calling for better support to recognise the enormous contribution millions of unpaid carers provide to family and friends across the UK every day.
This #InternationalDayOfCare we're calling for better support to recognise the enormous contribution millions of unpaid carers provide to family and friends across the UK every day.
Couldn't find the witches this year, so we went with clowns!
October 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Couldn't find the witches this year, so we went with clowns!
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October 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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I know its not a big deal to most people, but I donated blood today. 🎉
September 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I know its not a big deal to most people, but I donated blood today. 🎉
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“We reject the far right’s racist lies about ‘protecting’ women and girls. They are not defenders of women – they exploit violence against women to fuel hate and division,”
AMEN
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
AMEN
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Prominent UK women tell rightwingers: stop linking immigration to sexual abuse
Exclusive: Open letter says politicians are exploiting violence against women ‘to fuel hate and division’
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
“We reject the far right’s racist lies about ‘protecting’ women and girls. They are not defenders of women – they exploit violence against women to fuel hate and division,”
AMEN
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
AMEN
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...