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Eric @e-glo.bsky.social · 2d

Whoops I didn’t have time to workout because I have to day drink.

Brendan C @brendannadnerb.bsky.social · 1d

Far too many ridiculously cute guys posting here about being lonely.

How the fúck am I meant to find anyone when they find each other? 😫

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Brendan C @brendannadnerb.bsky.social · 1d

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BANKS - Beggin For Thread (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by banksVEVO

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Brendan C @brendannadnerb.bsky.social · 1d

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"There are problems in these times,
But OOOOH! None of them are mine!"

❤️

Beginning To See The Light

YouTube video by The Velvet Underground - Topic

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Darach Ó Séaghdha @darach.bsky.social · 2d

Foxhunting landlord and bank manager distances herself from Ivan Yates, fears associatio with him will make her "less likeable".

Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 2d

Ivan Yates ‘no more involved in my campaign than Joe Brolly is in Catherine Connolly’s’ – Heather Humphreys on former minister’s comments

Heather Humphreys has said she will not smear anyone but will ask hard questions of her fellow presidential candidate Catherine Connolly.

Ivan Yates ‘no more involved in my campaign than Joe Brolly is in Catherine Connolly’s’ – Heather Humphreys on former minister’s comments

Heather Humphreys has said she will not smear anyone but will ask hard questions of her fellow presidential candidate Catherine Connolly.

www.independent.ie

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Brendan C @brendannadnerb.bsky.social · 1d

😍❤️

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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 1d

Pro-Palestine/anti-fascist rally versus anti-immigrant flegger bigot fashfest today in Cork City. The camera never lies.

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Brendan C @brendannadnerb.bsky.social · 1d

I want a cute boy to cuddle with AND to listen to music wirh 🥹

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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 1d

www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...

Substantial lead for Connolly in Áras race, poll suggests

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly has a substantial lead in the Presidential Election, a new Business Post/Red C poll suggests.

www.rte.ie

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Brendan C @brendannadnerb.bsky.social · 1d

Hey! I am in a time zone several hours away from you, but you are extremely handsome, and from your posts you sound like a sweet guy; I hope you find happiness soon! 😀🎃👻

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Izzy Kamikaze @izzykamikaze.bsky.social · 1d

RIP Diane Keaton. Legend! variety.com/2025/film/ne...

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Brendan C @brendannadnerb.bsky.social · 1d

Am not a film buff, so not too familiar with the work of Diane Keaton...but I hope that she would be happy that her death overshadowed that of Ian Watkins!!

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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 2d

To the tune of Eleanor Rigby:

Massive iguana
Makinge a fuss on the beach
At great scale
But then caughte --
Who woulde have thoughte?
www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2...

‘He’s a big boy:’ Massive iguana arrested in Daytona Beach, video shows

A large iguana was thrown in the back of a patrol car in a strange encounter with Daytona Beach officers, according to the police department.

www.clickorlando.com

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Monica Byrne @monicabyrne13.bsky.social · 2d

I’m always a little turned on when the first two rows in Wordle turn out to be gray, like ooh you elusive minx

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Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 2d

I heard Catherine Connolly didn’t get in last night til ten past the eleven

#SmearTheBejaysis

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Brendan C @brendannadnerb.bsky.social · 2d

Catherine Connolly staunchly defended Thierry Henry and still maintains that "that goal" was perfectly valid.

#SmearTheBejaysis #Speirgorm

Brian O'Halloran @playingwithdust.bsky.social · 2d

Catherine Connolly convinced the Italian FA to call up and use Salvatore Scillachi at Italia 90. #SmearTheBejaysis #Speirgorm

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Janel Comeau 🍁 @verybadllama.bsky.social · 2d

imagine overhearing your 12-year-old threaten to fuck their opponent’s mom over Xbox live and they are speaking to Bashar al-Assad

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Boo-rendan Harkin @brendanjharkin.bsky.social · 3d

2/3 Irish Presidential candidates having some kind of fucked up landlord stuff going on really is a bit on the nose as far as a metaphor goes for the absolute state of this place

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Brendan C @brendannadnerb.bsky.social · 3d

This spineless cretin is an absolute disgrace.

Not that Harris or Varadkar were any better, tbf.

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 3d

“I don’t think we can mitigate for climate change.”

- Mícheál Martin, Taoiseach.

www.independent.ie/business/tec...

Taoiseach says some climate projects will not be fulfilled because they risk polarising society

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has rowed back on climate change commitments, saying Ireland may not be able fulfil all current initiatives due to the polarising effect it could have on society.

www.independent.ie

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Daithi @daithig.bsky.social · 3d

FG (and others) throwing the assault stuff around and then staying silent when people bring up John McGahon (amongst others) is just nauseating.

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Brendan C @brendannadnerb.bsky.social · 3d

As seen on Reddit, posted with the caption "All good news today"

Thanks, Fianna Gael. #spéirghorm

a series of news headlines highlighting how terribly run Ireland has been under Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael; highest inflation in 18 months, VAT cuts that disproportionately benefit big fast food chains, and house prices now eight times the average Irish wage

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Uilliam Mac ᚒᚔᚂᚂᚔᚐᚋ @uilliammac.bsky.social · 4d

The fund is based in Cyprus for tax reduction but is really the British LRC Group, which owns hundreds of rental properties across Ireland. This is what the lads in FF and FG mean by us being "attractive"

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 4d

Fourteen households have been hit with eviction notices from the investment fund that owns their homes in Killarney, Co Kerry.

The move affects 15 children and 25 adults.

Fourteen households served with eviction notices from Killarney homes owned by investment fund

One tenant moved to Killarney from Cork because of the housing shortage there.

www.thejournal.ie

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 4d

Average house prices in Ireland now eight times higher than earnings - MyHome.ie

Asking prices for homes up 5.7% in September but rate of increase has slowed

www.irishtimes.com

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Brendan C @brendannadnerb.bsky.social · 4d

🙃

It just keeps getting better.

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 4d

In a damning review, the Parliamentary Budget Office has said Budget 2026 will lead to average income losses across all income groups.

http://jrnl.ie/6839245t

Civil servants' review of Budget 2026 shows poverty will rise next year

In a damning review, the body said Budget 2026 will lead to average income losses across all income groups.

jrnl.ie

Brendan C @brendannadnerb.bsky.social · 4d

www.thejournal.ie/kerry-12-683...

Housing market working exactly as Fianna Gael intended.

"In a free market, families cannot have homes if it impacts on investment funds' profits"

Fourteen households served with eviction notices from Killarney homes owned by investment fund

One tenant moved to Killarney from Cork because of the housing shortage there.

www.thejournal.ie

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