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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 2d

Reposted by Barry Walsh

Donal Coffey @donalcoffey.bsky.social · 3d

For overseas followers: in Ireland every seven years we vote for someone to tell the Government they are a bunch of evil clowns and every five years we vote in the evil clowns.

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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 2d

This continues to be Irish Simpsons fans most relevant meme

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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 2d

Traditional media were so close to being respectful and treating young people like adults, so close. Then they had to ruin it!

And people wonder why young people are disengaging from traditional media www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...

Poll shows young voters will elect Catherine Connolly president of Ireland – if they are motivated to vote

Young voters are on course to send Catherine Connolly to Áras an Uachtaráin if they turn out at the polls today.

www.independent.ie

Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 4d

They changed it online immediately.

Orginally it was 'Once considered nerds Neurodiverse people are now highly coveted employees'

Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 4d

JFC what an utterly disgraceful that headline! So all neurodiverse people were once considered nerds!!!

I don't remember that in school!

(Terrible headline for a great initative by Bank of Ireland)

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 4d

Once considered nerds, neurodiverse people are now coveted as highly-skilled workers

Microsoft and Bank of Ireland among companies reshaping HR processes to access neurodiverse talent

www.irishtimes.com

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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 5d

The article aims to give event organisers, educators, and businesses a resource of diverse speakers for panel or keynote events that can amplify underrepresented perspectives making a powerful impact on Irish society today. (part 1 of 2 second names beginning with A-M)

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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 5d

October is Black History Month in Ireland. To celebrate, I've created a list of '50 People of Colour, or of Minority Ethnic backgrounds in Ireland that could be your next guest speaker'. focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/16/5...

50 People of colour, or of minority ethnic backgrounds in Ireland that could be your next guest speaker – Part 1

It’s estimated that there are approximently 227,000 people in Ireland that identify as being a person of colour or being from minority ethinic background. This represents around 5% of Ireland…

focusondiversity.ie

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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 7d

Any recommendations for a reasonably priced windows 11 laptop? I'm biased towards dell but open to anything

Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 11d

I bought them for a bit but I needed them at their max power and they kept breaking on me.

I just use a rolling pin or a hard ball (tennis ball, sliotar etc) does the job just the same

Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 11d

I really hate having to give credit to Chelsea particularly under Todd Bohly but 👋👋👋 www.chelseafc.com/en/news/arti...

Chelsea and Cadbury bring British Sign Language to matchdays

In a first for the Premier League and Women’s Super League, Chelsea are teaming up with partners Cadbury to provide British Sign Language interpreters on-screen at all home games during the 2025/26 se...

www.chelseafc.com

Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 12d

Finally here is the video for the final article in the series on Irish Companies, People or Programmes for Parents. Here is part 4 Names Beginning with R-Y

Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 13d

You can see my previous articles in the series here - Companies beginning with A-C lnkd.in/eaZQpV-7
- Companies beginning with D-L lnkd.in/echraC9g
- Companies beginning with - M-Q lnkd.in/ebTA2Ybc

Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 13d

Here is the final of four articles about the best people, companies or programmes for parents. From peer support groups to returners programmes, parenting consultants to sleep consultants there's something in here for everyone.

focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/02/i...

Irish Companies, People or Programmes for Parents. Part 4 Names Beginning with R-Y

The is the final article of four articles about ‘ The Best Irish People, Companies or Programmes for Parents’. You can see the first article here and the second article here and the third article h…

focusondiversity.ie

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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 14d

Denver Broncos played New York Jets in London.
The Broncos won.

Now...

#denvnyj

Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 16d

cc @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social

Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 16d

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you are not alone and support is available.

Here is an article I did for Thinkbusiness.ie with 35 different mental health resources in Ireland (1 or 2 may be outdated)

www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/men...

35 mental health resources to know about | ThinkBusiness

To mark Aware Mental Health Week and in time for World Mental Health Day, Barry Walsh has compiled a useful list of 30 different mental health resources.

www.thinkbusiness.ie

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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 19d

I once painted a house where the previous owner wife murdered the husband. She put him in a closet over night before dumping the body.

I hid in that closet and jumped out to scare my colleagues...except it was the new owner and her 3 years old daughter 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

www.thejournal.ie/woman-24-cha...

Woman (24) charged with murder of 47-year-old man in Co Tipperary over the weekend

Karolina Kovacova was today charged with the murder of Pavel Javorski in Carrick-on-Suir on 4 October.

www.thejournal.ie

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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 20d

With schools and colleges back in full swing for the new term, I explored over 20 supports and resources for young entrepreneurs in Ireland.

If you know someone in primary, secondary, or third level — who has a great idea they’d love to turn into a business, there’s plenty in here to help them!

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 20d

Supports and resources for young entrepreneurs in Ireland - Barry Walsh casts his eye on supports and resources for aspiring young entrepreneurs in Ireland
#FutureFounders #studententrepreneurs #founders #entrepreneurs
www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/sup...

Supports for young Irish entrepreneurs | ThinkBusiness

Discover Ireland’s top youth entrepreneurship programmes, competitions, and accelerators empowering students to launch innovative and impactful start-ups.

www.thinkbusiness.ie

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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 25d

The Irish Times are looking to hire a Digital Content & Marketing Executive for RIP.ie
Some people will be dying to get this job! ie.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a...

Digital Content & Marketing Executive - RIP.ie - Dublin, County Dublin - Indeed.com

The Irish Times

ie.indeed.com

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Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 26d

Here is the video version of the second of four articles on the best Irish people, companies or programmes for parents.

This time names beginning with D-L.

Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 28d

One of my favourite American football moments in Ireland was when the College Football game was in Croke Park in 2014.

They tried to deliever the ball by a guy in a parachute but he over shot the stadium and ended up the dart line...Causing delays on the dart 😀😀

Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 28d

Efe Obada has an incredible back story:

- Born in Nigeria
- Trafficked to London
- Raised in 10 foster care homes or was homeless
- He was a security guard till 22
- Took up American football
- Joined NFL’s player ID program
- Signed by Cowboys
- Played for 5 NFL teams

#nflindublin #virginmedia

Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 28d

Wonder which bits of the NFL the GAA will incorporate into their games:
- Cheerleaders
- Tailgating
- Halftime show
- Insanely high ticket prices!!

Barry Walsh @bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 29d

Breaking news: Trump to introduce 50% tariffs on European golf - effectively immediately 😀😀

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