Joseph O'Leary
@jcloleary.bsky.social
Senior Adviser, NATO 🇧🇪. Formerly Political Counsellor, British Embassy Algiers 🇩🇿 🇬🇧
From one Laoghaire to another, really enjoyed the bit about your family history!
November 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
From one Laoghaire to another, really enjoyed the bit about your family history!
Not aware of a 'Montessori Mom'. But having sent the kids to Montessori nurseries in different countries there's definitely a profile of whoever runs/ owns the school. Bohemian, environmentally conscious, often from a relatively rich background
November 27, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Not aware of a 'Montessori Mom'. But having sent the kids to Montessori nurseries in different countries there's definitely a profile of whoever runs/ owns the school. Bohemian, environmentally conscious, often from a relatively rich background
Interesting you picked up on that. I thought Mason looked a bit lost as the other two were working away
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Interesting you picked up on that. I thought Mason looked a bit lost as the other two were working away
They'd lose their minds about the level of debate and scrutiny of the measures in the Belgian budget being negotiated more-or-less in public by the members of the coalition
November 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
They'd lose their minds about the level of debate and scrutiny of the measures in the Belgian budget being negotiated more-or-less in public by the members of the coalition
It was harder preparing for a Lord's committee than a commons one, despite there being even fewer staff in support
November 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
It was harder preparing for a Lord's committee than a commons one, despite there being even fewer staff in support
Offshore wind visible from his golf courses in Scotland. He hates them
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Offshore wind visible from his golf courses in Scotland. He hates them
Of all the political catch phrases I've heard/ had to work with in over 15 years of government, I found 'global race' the most compelling
November 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Of all the political catch phrases I've heard/ had to work with in over 15 years of government, I found 'global race' the most compelling
The squad has seen many more players join from Pro D2 over the past year. Spring 24 and there were maybe 1/3 of the squad playing domestically. This repêchage has had 3 I think
November 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The squad has seen many more players join from Pro D2 over the past year. Spring 24 and there were maybe 1/3 of the squad playing domestically. This repêchage has had 3 I think
12 - paper round (£5)
13 - added washing neighbours' cars (£5)
15 - McDonald's (£4.05 an hour)
13 - added washing neighbours' cars (£5)
15 - McDonald's (£4.05 an hour)
November 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
12 - paper round (£5)
13 - added washing neighbours' cars (£5)
15 - McDonald's (£4.05 an hour)
13 - added washing neighbours' cars (£5)
15 - McDonald's (£4.05 an hour)
That's right - nothing at compulsory age and I'm only a few years younger than you
November 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
That's right - nothing at compulsory age and I'm only a few years younger than you
There's a common line from NI unionists - including those who work for the government - which goes 'I'm from X background but I make full use of my GFA rights'
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
There's a common line from NI unionists - including those who work for the government - which goes 'I'm from X background but I make full use of my GFA rights'
Parapluie FLAM, for French Saturday school, is big in the home counties and larger cities too
November 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Parapluie FLAM, for French Saturday school, is big in the home counties and larger cities too
Makes you wonder what the impact is going to be on the military and diplomatic service
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Makes you wonder what the impact is going to be on the military and diplomatic service
In Buckinghamshire only one of the four districts has anything close to a full-ish primary roster. We're moving back to the Chilterns next year and have the choice of the primaries in a 3 mile radius
November 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
In Buckinghamshire only one of the four districts has anything close to a full-ish primary roster. We're moving back to the Chilterns next year and have the choice of the primaries in a 3 mile radius
We were talking about this in the DfT in 2013.
November 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We were talking about this in the DfT in 2013.
Belgium are still crowdfunding to cover their costs
November 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Belgium are still crowdfunding to cover their costs
The answer is Seb Atkinson and Ollie Lawrence
November 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The answer is Seb Atkinson and Ollie Lawrence
Thanks for listening and summarising.
November 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Thanks for listening and summarising.
It's a a very iffy strategy when you're only datapoint is a couple games against a country known for blowing hot and cold
October 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It's a a very iffy strategy when you're only datapoint is a couple games against a country known for blowing hot and cold
A job for @andyhelliwell.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A job for @andyhelliwell.bsky.social