Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Philip Beattie

@pbeattie.bsky.social

210 followers 250 following 1.3K posts

🇮🇪🇵🇸 🎬🎶⚽️🏐

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · Jan 8

Starting today I’m posting 20 great Irish sportspeople.

It’s not a ranking or any of that carryon, just appreciation from me.

#SpórtNaHéireann

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 6h

Just seen the sad news of Diane Keaton.

She was one of the best and most natural actors working for the last 50 years or so.

#RIP

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 6h

Absolute sickener.

Kelleher’s save was brilliant, it’s a pity we couldn’t hold on.
Seamus Coleman is a legend and tonight showed why he’s still one of our most important players.

I haven’t completely lost hope, but it’s getting harder.

#PORIRL #COYBIG 🇮🇪

The 42 @the42.ie · 6h

Ruben Neves’ late header condemned Ireland to a 1-0 loss in Lisbon.
The42.ie/6841878

Late Neves' header condemns Ireland to another Portuguese heartbreak

Ruben Neves’ late header condemned Ireland to a 1-0 loss in Lisbon.

The42.ie

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 6h

#NotAMonautomnSong
#MusicChallenge

7. Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Peace Train

youtu.be/bx1xYUs9xqs?...

Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Peace Train (live, Majikat - Earth Tour 1976)

YouTube video by Yusuf / Cat Stevens

youtu.be

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 10h

I’m missing the first half of the Ireland match later, which means it’ll be the best first half ever.
Despite every preview giving us no hope, I’m fully expecting us to be winning when I switch it on.

#COYBIG #PORIRL
🇮🇪

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 14h

#MatthewsMonthOfMusic October
#MusicChallenge

11. A literary poem that has been set to music

She Moves Through The Fair

An old irish poem, written by Padraic Colum, that became a gorgeous folk song.
There are many great versions recorded. I've gone for Cara Dillon.

youtu.be/RdrqkMvCx3I?...

Cara Dillon "She Moved Through The Fair" lyrics under closed captions

YouTube video by Greg Rains

youtu.be

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 15h

#DavidsMonthOfMusic October
#MusicChallenge

11. With a non primary colour/shade in the title

Coldplay - Green Eyes

open.spotify.com/track/3ou9rS...

Spotify – Web Player

open.spotify.com

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 15h

#OctoberMovieChallenge
#Moviesky #Filmsky

11. A movie with a SNL cast member

Kenan Thompson - D2: The Mighty Ducks

2 4

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 19h

Choose one film a day from a great director. Name the film and director, and provide a still. Keep going for as long as you like.

Parasite (2019)
Bong Joon-Ho
#Filmsky #MovieSky #MovieChallenge #FilmChallenge

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 19h

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
2003

Turin Brakes – Painkiller

youtu.be/GkIZXKJmZ38?...

Turin Brakes - Painkiller

YouTube video by TurinBrakesVEVO

youtu.be

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 19h

People definitely forget how good Phil Babb was.
Did he win something like ‘Overseas Player of the Season’ when he was there?

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 19h

#ArtistFave15
#Ash

5 | Walking Barefoot (2001)

Excellent opener to ‘Free All Angels’.

This has been on every summer themed mix-tape, compilation CD, playlist I’ve made since it came out.

🎶”Don't need money when it's sunny
Don't need anything”

youtu.be/2sFNCbCqz0E?...

Walking Barefoot

YouTube video by Ash - Topic

youtu.be

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 1d

Catherine Connolly pronounces it ‘scone’.

#SmearTheBejaysis

2 6 54

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 1d

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

#SmearTheBejaysis

6 44

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 1d

Rumour has it Catherine Connolly once filled the kettle up, slightly past the max level 😬😬

#SmearTheBejaysis

1 3 31

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 1d

Just home from the first ever Friday night in the local pub with my daughter.
She’s 7 and we were there to support her friend, who was playing tin whistle in a great wee trad session.
Coke, crisps, a bit of dancing, craíc agus ceol.
I hope she has as much fun there in 11 years or so 😂😂
🎶👯‍♀️🎻🪕👏🏻🎶

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 1d

#NotAMonautomnSong
#MusicChallenge

6. Hal - Play The Hits

youtu.be/unfS3UG-IsM?...

Hal - Play The Hits

YouTube video by Rough Trade Records

youtu.be

1 6

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 1d

For a film that I love so much, it's been too long since I've sat down and watched #Rocky.

As of now, it's high up on the agenda for this weekend.

#FridayFilmPicks
#FilmSky

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 1d

Choose one film a day from a great director. Name the film and director, and provide a still. Keep going for as long as you like.

Blade Runner (1982)
Ridley Scott
#Filmsky #MovieSky #MovieChallenge #FilmChallenge

1 4

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 1d

#MatthewsMonthOfMusic October
#MusicChallenge

10. A great 'GFY' song

The Ting Tings - Shut Up and Let Me Go

youtu.be/tolm-07if3c?...

The Ting Tings - Shut Up and Let Me Go

YouTube video by TheTingTingsVEVO

youtu.be

2 1 2

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 1d

#DavidsMonthOfMusic October
#MusicChallenge

10. An album title track

Manic Street Preachers - Everything Must Go

youtu.be/uU5trjpFus0?...

Manic Street Preachers - Everything Must Go (Official Video)

YouTube video by ManicStPreachersVEVO

youtu.be

1 5

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 1d

#OctoberMovieChallenge
#Moviesky #Filmsky

10. A mailman in a movie

Goodfellas

1 1 7

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 1d

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
2003

The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army

youtu.be/0J2QdDbelmY?...

The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by The White Stripes

youtu.be

2 24

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 1d

#ArtistFave15
#Ash

6 | Renegade Cavalcade (2007)

This stood out to me the first time I listened to 'Meltdown'. It starts quiet, gritty and even dark, but it's the joy in the chorus harmonies that sticks.

🎶”How does it feel to be alone?
Stand apart from all the clones”

youtu.be/sVFWqfFoYms?...

Ash - Renegade Cavalcade (Version 2) (Official Video)

YouTube video by Ash

youtu.be

1 15

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 2d

#NotAMonautomnSong
#MusicChallenge

5. Joss Stone - Super Duper Love

youtu.be/g03JgYdf45I?...

Joss Stone - Super Duper Love

YouTube video by JossStoneVEVO

youtu.be

1 12

Philip Beattie @pbeattie.bsky.social · 2d

👏👏👏 great choice!