Ronan McManus
@ronanmc.bsky.social
Post your favourite "Lord Of The Rings" characters. Wrong answers only.
November 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Post your favourite "Lord Of The Rings" characters. Wrong answers only.
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The LUAS Red Line was thrown into chaos at rush hour this evening due to an incident at St James's. In order to find out what was going on with the service, the LUAS expected thousands of affected passengers to check their X account. It's ridiculous, enraging, and at this stage totally unacceptable
I posted on X for the first time In ages. Immediately deleted the post. Holy Christ. It’s bad bad. Like sticking your head in a wasps nest
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The LUAS Red Line was thrown into chaos at rush hour this evening due to an incident at St James's. In order to find out what was going on with the service, the LUAS expected thousands of affected passengers to check their X account. It's ridiculous, enraging, and at this stage totally unacceptable
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The modern world is just pro wrestling and a gambling addiction standing on top of a mechanical Turk.
Founders on LinkedIn still seem to be struggling with the difference between telling people about their humble beginnings and admitting to straight up committing fraud.
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The modern world is just pro wrestling and a gambling addiction standing on top of a mechanical Turk.
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mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
November 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Just in case two excellent Irish out-half performances weren't enough for you this weekend, Harry Byrne was in sparkling form for Ireland A against Spain.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YynU...
#IREvESP #IREvAUS #rugby
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YynU...
#IREvESP #IREvAUS #rugby
Spain vs Ireland ‘A’ HIGHLIGHTS | Test Match Rugby 2025
YouTube video by Rugby Z Highlights
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Just in case two excellent Irish out-half performances weren't enough for you this weekend, Harry Byrne was in sparkling form for Ireland A against Spain.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YynU...
#IREvESP #IREvAUS #rugby
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YynU...
#IREvESP #IREvAUS #rugby
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'Four cones wins, but in order to get a cone you have to build a civilization. Which is where the spirit cards come in'
November 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
'Four cones wins, but in order to get a cone you have to build a civilization. Which is where the spirit cards come in'
Herself before the game: Why is there a bit of a fuss about Hansen?
Me: Well he has never played at 15 for Ireland so there are concerns......so hopefully he will have a good game today.
Mack Hansen in the first five minutes: ✨is magical✨
#IREvAUS #rugby
Me: Well he has never played at 15 for Ireland so there are concerns...
Mack Hansen in the first five minutes: ✨is magical✨
#IREvAUS #rugby
November 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Happy Partially Muscled Skeleton Day to all who celebrate. Be sure to let all your screams out and then disappear.
November 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Happy Partially Muscled Skeleton Day to all who celebrate. Be sure to let all your screams out and then disappear.
"I think we should all be guided by the Four Commandments", said Leavitt.
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
"I think we should all be guided by the Four Commandments", said Leavitt.
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‘Dog-whistle racism’: How far-right claims of protecting women justify abuse of immigrants
‘Dog-whistle racism’: How far-right claims of protecting women justify abuse of immigrants
Most far-right groups subscribe to an ideology propagating patriarchal view of women’s role in society, says expert
www.irishtimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
‘Dog-whistle racism’: How far-right claims of protecting women justify abuse of immigrants
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Full volume there if needed: www.instagram.com/reel/DQukwie...
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Full volume there if needed: www.instagram.com/reel/DQukwie...
These orange conservative men are like that bit in Game Of Thrones when all of Cersei's female servants got their hair chopped.
November 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
These orange conservative men are like that bit in Game Of Thrones when all of Cersei's female servants got their hair chopped.
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dawg not the steakhouse wedding font
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
dawg not the steakhouse wedding font
November 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I think it would be churlish of anyone to suggest that #IREvNZL in #RWC2023 wasn't the absolute peak of sport. 👀
youtu.be/eVigBXWSBLk?...
More seriously, as a Irish fan who hasn't had the heart to rewatch the game since, this was a good reminder of exactly how close it was in such a great game.
youtu.be/eVigBXWSBLk?...
More seriously, as a Irish fan who hasn't had the heart to rewatch the game since, this was a good reminder of exactly how close it was in such a great game.
The absolute PEAK of sports history? - Ireland v New Zealand - Tests of Time | Ep 1
YouTube video by RugbyPass
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October 31, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I think it would be churlish of anyone to suggest that #IREvNZL in #RWC2023 wasn't the absolute peak of sport. 👀
youtu.be/eVigBXWSBLk?...
More seriously, as a Irish fan who hasn't had the heart to rewatch the game since, this was a good reminder of exactly how close it was in such a great game.
youtu.be/eVigBXWSBLk?...
More seriously, as a Irish fan who hasn't had the heart to rewatch the game since, this was a good reminder of exactly how close it was in such a great game.
After watching the most recent @hankgreen.bsky.social podcast - My kind of analogue & human (y'know, as much as possible) discussion of #AI youtu.be/5CKuiuc5cJM?... - I did a check on Nate Soares, and this is what I got...
October 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
After watching the most recent @hankgreen.bsky.social podcast - My kind of analogue & human (y'know, as much as possible) discussion of #AI youtu.be/5CKuiuc5cJM?... - I did a check on Nate Soares, and this is what I got...
If I thought the "Help" button would work, I probably wouldn't block so many people.
October 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
If I thought the "Help" button would work, I probably wouldn't block so many people.
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Our letter in response to John FitzGerald's article last week, which made several incorrect claims about our research, including that it calls for Ireland to "end all livestock production".
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
October 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Our letter in response to John FitzGerald's article last week, which made several incorrect claims about our research, including that it calls for Ireland to "end all livestock production".
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
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The reason this keeps happening is that as far as the political and media class is concerned, the mechanism for the provision of housing (“the market”) has long ago been decided and settled, and now they’ll only allow discussion of peripherals like tax breaks and planning
October 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The reason this keeps happening is that as far as the political and media class is concerned, the mechanism for the provision of housing (“the market”) has long ago been decided and settled, and now they’ll only allow discussion of peripherals like tax breaks and planning
The US is just a ridiculous place these days.
Organisations that refuse to bend to state-sponsored financial blackmail deserve support.
If you are a nerd with a few spare quid, consider Python.
Organisations that refuse to bend to state-sponsored financial blackmail deserve support.
If you are a nerd with a few spare quid, consider Python.
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
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October 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The US is just a ridiculous place these days.
Organisations that refuse to bend to state-sponsored financial blackmail deserve support.
If you are a nerd with a few spare quid, consider Python.
Organisations that refuse to bend to state-sponsored financial blackmail deserve support.
If you are a nerd with a few spare quid, consider Python.
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Recent Aras elections saw multiple candidates get through process via Oireachtas or local authority support - 1997 had 5 candidates, 2011 had 7 and 2018 had 6. There is no need to change the system because the 2025 motley crew were late to process, poor quality or not serious about running at all.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Oireachtas may have to look at changing the process by which a person gets on the ballot in presidential elections, which he described as "restrictive".
jrnl.ie/6856687
jrnl.ie/6856687
Taoiseach suggests referendum on changing 'restrictive' process for getting on presidential ballot
One in eighter people spoiled their votes.
jrnl.ie
October 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Recent Aras elections saw multiple candidates get through process via Oireachtas or local authority support - 1997 had 5 candidates, 2011 had 7 and 2018 had 6. There is no need to change the system because the 2025 motley crew were late to process, poor quality or not serious about running at all.