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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 13m

"I Swear" is in cinemas right now.
Do not miss this film.
Bring tissues for the tears from laughter and from sadness.
Hre's my review:
www.thefourthwall.xyz/post/i-swear...

"I Swear" made me laugh my head off and bawl my eyes out.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I saw the trailers for I Swear earlier in the year and I was eager to see it and I was not disappointed. I Swear is more than just a film; it is an emotional experience that left me profoun...

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 3h

Love this 👇❤️

Larry Nemecek — Dr. Trek! @larrynemecek.bsky.social · 17h

Once again:
#StarTrek: Escapism or modern-day support therapy? Love this essay for #MentalHealthAwarenessDay:
leeshermandawson.substack.com/p/no-one-fac...

No One Faces It Alone: Mental Health in Star Trek

Mental Health Awareness Day is a reminder that the battles people carry inside often go unseen.

leeshermandawson.substack.com

Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 3h

One of the best ones! 😂

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 4h

I lived in Portland, Oregon for a couple of years in the mid-nineties.
I loved it.
Portland, please never change.

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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 13h

did someone shoot the rat out of a tshirt cannon or what

Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 16h

A rat ran across the table at Al Jazeera during a broadcast 🐀 😬

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 4h

"I see you're a Fine Gael supporter now Father" 😉

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 5h

Good morning from @kfmradio.bsky.social
If you're around I'd love your company on the wireless 🎙️📻 from 11am to 2pm on 97.6, 97.3, on the Kfm app or streaming on your smart speaker.
All the usual bits and bobs and the perfect soundtrack for your Saturday

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 9h

Hands up who remembers the "Disco Duck"?
Well, it was on this day in 1976, the #1 song in the US music charts was “Disco Duck (Part 1)” by Rick Dees and his Cast of Idiots.
Do
Will we ever get Part 2? 🫣
youtu.be/i_WEMCUhF0E?...

DISCO DUCK Rick Dees

YouTube video by discolarry124

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 10h

On 4 September, 1962 The Beatles went into Abbey Road studios with George Martin to record their first single. The Beatles' first single, Love Me Do was released on 5 October. It went to number 17 in the charts on this day in 1962

Picture of the cover of the Beatles single Love Me Do

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 10h

Pope John XXIII officially opened the Second Vatican Council in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on October 11, 1962. The council concluded in 1965 under Pope Paul VI and aimed to update the Catholic Church for the modern world, a process known as aggiornamento.

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Joe O’Brien @pnamblath.bsky.social · 1d

World Mental Health Day - let’s look out for each other. Even a smile, saying hello can make such a difference to someone
#WorldMentalHealthDay

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Gareth O’Connor @garethoconnor.bsky.social · 1d

Nobel Peace Prize 2025 has been awarded to Venezuelan democracy activist María Corina Machado.

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 1d

This 👆👆👆

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning from Holly and me out for our walk this morning. Very dark morning but a gorgeous time to be up and out, my favourite time of day.
I hope you have a lovely Friday and let's hope the 🍊🤡 doesn't declare war on Norway later 🤞
#Speirgorm

A picture of Holly a Border Collie illuminated by Torchlight on a forest footpath

Holly a Border Collie wading in the River Liffey

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John Lipponen 🇫🇮 🇦🇹 @lippoenen.bsky.social · 1d

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 1d

I think I'll dig out my Blu-ray of Pan's Labyrinth this evening to celebrate @realgdt.bsky.social 's birthday 🎂

Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 1d

Actor Christopher Reeve, famous for playing Superman, died on October 10, 2004, at age 52. He was paralysed in a 1995 horse riding accident and became a prominent advocate for spinal cord and stem cell research, establishing the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation.
He was Superman.

a man in a suit and tie holds a pair of sunglasses

ALT: a man in a suit and tie holds a pair of sunglasses

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 1992, R.E.M. scored their second UK No.1 album with 'Automatic For The People', featuring the singles 'Drive', 'Everybody Hurts', 'Man On The Moon' and 'The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight.'

Cover of the album Automatic for the People

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 1970, The Carpenters were at No. 2 on the US singles chart with 'We've Only Just Begun.'
The song was originally recorded by Smokey Roberds, under the name "Freddie Allen", and was used in a wedding -themed television commercial for Crocker National Bank in California in 1970.

Picture of the cover of the Carpenters single

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 1d

The girl group The Shangri-Las released the hit song "Leader of the Pack" on this day in 1964, & became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1964. The song is a prime example of a "teenage tragedy" song and tells a melodramatic story of a girl whose motorcycle-riding boyfriend crashes & dies

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 1962, “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett & the Crypt Kickers was banned by the BBC. It was deemed to be "too morbid".
Upon its re-release in 1973 it went to no. 3 in the UK. By this time Boris Pickett was a 32-year-old part time New York cab driver.

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 1d

Guess who's been added to the Gallery of Shame at the Campaign Against Slapps in Europe (CASE.)
"Professional critique and informed discussion about health, psychology, and human rights must not be obstructed by abusive legal threats." #SLAPPStella

It’s a SLAPP: Stella O’Malley Targets Psychotherapist and Rights Advocate Leonie O’Dowd – CASE

www.the-case.eu

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 2d

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jazzrat2000 AKA Bonsai anonymous @jazzrat2000.bsky.social · 2d

Please normalize trans people by welcoming them into your life... it is easy and you will be enriched! Thanks, and repost!

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 2d

Ray D'Arcy?

Quid accidit?

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 2d

Irish Examiner...
#FeckOffIona

I'm no legal expert but cancellation of a presidential election due to the withdrawal of a candidate has no basis in law, and would appear to be unconstitutional.
Surely Maria Steen has a copy of Bunreacht na hÉireann in her handbag?

Bernie Linnane
Dromahair, Co. Leitrim.

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