Justin Deegan
@justindeegan.bsky.social
IRFU Veteran.
Always remember it's just sport, not real life.
Thoughts arrive like butterflies 🙌
Always remember it's just sport, not real life.
Thoughts arrive like butterflies 🙌
Pinned
Apparently it’s International Day of People With Disabilities today.
So with that in mind, here’s one in particular who is truly loved by me, her mother, her little family and anyone lucky enough to know or meet her ❤️
So with that in mind, here’s one in particular who is truly loved by me, her mother, her little family and anyone lucky enough to know or meet her ❤️
Trump surrendered to the Taliban in 2020 so there’s going to be far more than just a couple of disaffected Afghan people around
Add to that just how far down the rabbit hole the US is with regards easy access to firearms, then tragedies like this are still a risk.
Add to that just how far down the rabbit hole the US is with regards easy access to firearms, then tragedies like this are still a risk.
US investigators led by the FBI's joint terrorism task force are seeking motives for what drove a man to open fire on two National Guard soldiers in what officials called an "ambush" attack
FBI probes motive after National Guard troops injured
US investigators led by the FBI's joint terrorism task force are seeking motives for what drove a man to open fire on two National Guard soldiers mere blocks from the White House in what officials cal...
www.rte.ie
November 27, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Trump surrendered to the Taliban in 2020 so there’s going to be far more than just a couple of disaffected Afghan people around
Add to that just how far down the rabbit hole the US is with regards easy access to firearms, then tragedies like this are still a risk.
Add to that just how far down the rabbit hole the US is with regards easy access to firearms, then tragedies like this are still a risk.
The only person who’s ever intimidated an entire military of a million was a blue pyromaniac who walked around in budge smugglers, being an aloof smart arse.
November 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The only person who’s ever intimidated an entire military of a million was a blue pyromaniac who walked around in budge smugglers, being an aloof smart arse.
They shouldn’t even have been posted on detail there.
All for distractive show and optics from this hideous, treasonous and murderous regime.
The odds against the shooter being a disaffected MAGA tragic are very short indeed.
All for distractive show and optics from this hideous, treasonous and murderous regime.
The odds against the shooter being a disaffected MAGA tragic are very short indeed.
Two US national guard soldiers shot near White House in Washington
Two US national guard soldiers shot near White House in Washington
US president Donald Trump is in Florida ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday
www.irishtimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
They shouldn’t even have been posted on detail there.
All for distractive show and optics from this hideous, treasonous and murderous regime.
The odds against the shooter being a disaffected MAGA tragic are very short indeed.
All for distractive show and optics from this hideous, treasonous and murderous regime.
The odds against the shooter being a disaffected MAGA tragic are very short indeed.
Now this is great news.
These guys are genuine prospects.
These guys are genuine prospects.
Munster’s Brian Gleeson on course for January return
Munster’s Brian Gleeson on course for January return
Alongside lock Edwin Edogbo, the young Munster duo offer size and dynamism
www.irishtimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Now this is great news.
These guys are genuine prospects.
These guys are genuine prospects.
This idea of Builders Conscription made me think it was WWN or The Onion or something.
Nope.
It’s real.
Sent in by a Sheila Deegan.
Can I please point out that Sheila there is no relation.
At all.
Whatsoever.
Not even close.
Nope.
It’s real.
Sent in by a Sheila Deegan.
Can I please point out that Sheila there is no relation.
At all.
Whatsoever.
Not even close.
‘All school leavers should be required to work in the building industry for a period after Leaving Cert’
‘All school leavers should be required to work in the building industry for a period after Leaving Cert’
In a housing crisis, anything is worth a try
www.irishtimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This idea of Builders Conscription made me think it was WWN or The Onion or something.
Nope.
It’s real.
Sent in by a Sheila Deegan.
Can I please point out that Sheila there is no relation.
At all.
Whatsoever.
Not even close.
Nope.
It’s real.
Sent in by a Sheila Deegan.
Can I please point out that Sheila there is no relation.
At all.
Whatsoever.
Not even close.
When this murderous, treasonous, evil regime does go under, it’s the likes of her who’ll be the first to play innocent and (aptly) say they were only following orders.
Leavitt on Trump's boat strikes: "You can expect to see those strikes continue"
November 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
When this murderous, treasonous, evil regime does go under, it’s the likes of her who’ll be the first to play innocent and (aptly) say they were only following orders.
Variety was always dross on paper but here are 100 other reasons to firmly keep it in the u-bend where it belongs.
The ranking is funnier than most of the movies on the list.
The ranking is funnier than most of the movies on the list.
November 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Variety was always dross on paper but here are 100 other reasons to firmly keep it in the u-bend where it belongs.
The ranking is funnier than most of the movies on the list.
The ranking is funnier than most of the movies on the list.
A movie that takes place where you’re from?
‘Barry Lyndon’ filmed at Carton House, and ‘The Big Red One’ filmed at Castletown House.
‘Barry Lyndon’ filmed at Carton House, and ‘The Big Red One’ filmed at Castletown House.
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A movie that takes place where you’re from?
‘Barry Lyndon’ filmed at Carton House, and ‘The Big Red One’ filmed at Castletown House.
‘Barry Lyndon’ filmed at Carton House, and ‘The Big Red One’ filmed at Castletown House.
Yesterday’s game was bananas.
Even more so than NSW v B&I Lions in 2001.
I’d say the TZ was great fun. Would have loved to have done it.
Even more so than NSW v B&I Lions in 2001.
I’d say the TZ was great fun. Would have loved to have done it.
November 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Yesterday’s game was bananas.
Even more so than NSW v B&I Lions in 2001.
I’d say the TZ was great fun. Would have loved to have done it.
Even more so than NSW v B&I Lions in 2001.
I’d say the TZ was great fun. Would have loved to have done it.
Was asked what I thought of all the ref knocking of late. Now way worse. Media outlets with way too many rugby pundits, bloggers, podders, social media posters etc all desperate for clicks/impressions, will post such bilge to bump visibility.
1/2
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November 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Was asked what I thought of all the ref knocking of late. Now way worse. Media outlets with way too many rugby pundits, bloggers, podders, social media posters etc all desperate for clicks/impressions, will post such bilge to bump visibility.
1/2
1/2
I use Zuckerbook for keeping in touch with family etc.
Timeline goes mental from time to time. Yesterday more than most. Endless post of Sth African rugby experts trying to be funny and far from magnanimous.
There’s a reason there are no famous comedians from there (yes, particularly Trevor Noah).
Timeline goes mental from time to time. Yesterday more than most. Endless post of Sth African rugby experts trying to be funny and far from magnanimous.
There’s a reason there are no famous comedians from there (yes, particularly Trevor Noah).
an elderly man wearing glasses and a blue shirt
ALT: an elderly man wearing glasses and a blue shirt
media.tenor.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:56 AM
I use Zuckerbook for keeping in touch with family etc.
Timeline goes mental from time to time. Yesterday more than most. Endless post of Sth African rugby experts trying to be funny and far from magnanimous.
There’s a reason there are no famous comedians from there (yes, particularly Trevor Noah).
Timeline goes mental from time to time. Yesterday more than most. Endless post of Sth African rugby experts trying to be funny and far from magnanimous.
There’s a reason there are no famous comedians from there (yes, particularly Trevor Noah).
Middle session on day 3 of the first Ashes test in Perth.
November 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Middle session on day 3 of the first Ashes test in Perth.
A slow-drive protest like doing 80kph in a 100kph zone?
Gotta keep that clock rollin’.
Gotta keep that clock rollin’.
Taxi drivers take protest against Uber’s proposed fixed fares to Leinster House
Taxi drivers take protest against Uber’s proposed fixed fares to Leinster House
About 1,500 drivers took part in slow-drive protest against changes they say will hit earnings by 30%
www.irishtimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
A slow-drive protest like doing 80kph in a 100kph zone?
Gotta keep that clock rollin’.
Gotta keep that clock rollin’.
Travis Head wondering just what the f**k he’s going to do for the remaining three days of the first Ashes test.
November 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Travis Head wondering just what the f**k he’s going to do for the remaining three days of the first Ashes test.
Anyone getting wound up by this needs to check themselves for overly thin skin.
November 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Anyone getting wound up by this needs to check themselves for overly thin skin.
If Sth Africa didn’t make all those early subs, we’d be way further behind.
a close up of yoda 's face with the words without a doubt written below him .
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media.tenor.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
If Sth Africa didn’t make all those early subs, we’d be way further behind.
🤦♂️😆
I haven't seen such a collective head loss from a team since 3:30 this afternoon at Anfield 😅 #IRLvRSA
two men are standing next to each other and one of them is saying `` i 'm fine '' to the other .
ALT: two men are standing next to each other and one of them is saying `` i 'm fine '' to the other .
media.tenor.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
🤦♂️😆
I really think on these Boks is going to take off, they’re flapping their fking arms so much at every contact.
It’s like watching a certain club I won’t mention.
#IREvRSA
#rugbysky
It’s like watching a certain club I won’t mention.
#IREvRSA
#rugbysky
a man in a suit and tie is waving his hand in a crowd of people
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is waving his hand in a crowd of people
media.tenor.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
November 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Most of that New Zealand side and that coaching ticket will have two seasons under their collective belt by the time RWC2027 comes around.
I wouldn’t be writing them off as sub-par quite yet. They’ll be judged on the journey ahead and SR won’t be cut off anytime soon.
I wouldn’t be writing them off as sub-par quite yet. They’ll be judged on the journey ahead and SR won’t be cut off anytime soon.
November 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Most of that New Zealand side and that coaching ticket will have two seasons under their collective belt by the time RWC2027 comes around.
I wouldn’t be writing them off as sub-par quite yet. They’ll be judged on the journey ahead and SR won’t be cut off anytime soon.
I wouldn’t be writing them off as sub-par quite yet. They’ll be judged on the journey ahead and SR won’t be cut off anytime soon.
As I always say, there’s only one thing harder than winning a championship and that’s retaining one.
But boy is this skid from Liverpool fairly gobsmacking.
But boy is this skid from Liverpool fairly gobsmacking.
November 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
As I always say, there’s only one thing harder than winning a championship and that’s retaining one.
But boy is this skid from Liverpool fairly gobsmacking.
But boy is this skid from Liverpool fairly gobsmacking.
When someone says “They’re not a very strong NZ side”…
November 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
When someone says “They’re not a very strong NZ side”…
Brit pundits using the word “clutch”…
a man in a red shirt stands in front of a refrigerator .
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media.tenor.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Brit pundits using the word “clutch”…