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Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Aug 5

Ahh thank you darlin! 💚

Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Aug 5

Rum, Sodomy, and The Lash was released 40 years ago today! I’m very proud to say it’s one of Tom Waits’ favourite albums 💚 The launch party was on the HMS Belfast, in this pic I’ve no idea how I managed to keep the ash from falling but I hope I won the bet! 🏴‍☠️💚 #music #punk #happybirthday

A faded snap of the Pogues rhythm section playing live - they are wearing fancy dress sailors outfits - the Bassplayer is smoking and the drummer is laughing - there may be alcohol involved

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Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thank you Tom!

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Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Jun 4

Exactly 💚

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Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · May 24

Join Jim and Charlie for a special introductory Q&A of 'Everything Is Possible', taking place on Thursday, June 12 at the IFC Center in New York. The conversation will be followed by a screening of the critically acclaimed Simple Minds documentary film.

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Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · May 15

Thank you so much Tom!

Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Apr 27

I've just signed this petition to show my support for Kneecap in the face of abuse for their pro-Palestinian activism. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/we... @uplift-ireland.bsky.social

We stand with Kneecap

I've just signed this petition to show my support for Kneecap in the face of abuse for their pro-Palestinian activism. Will you sign too?

my.uplift.ie

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Ireland's Native Woodland Trust @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social · Apr 21

Do you know of any large old Elms in Ireland?
We're looking for really big old elms which have survived elm disease, despite it spreading everywhere across the country.
Please visit our dedicated website and let us know about any veteran elms out there!
www.wych-hunt.ie

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Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Apr 15

good to see you in Ireland!

Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Apr 6

Sure miss you honey! Back in the old town 💚 #dublin #ireland

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Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Mar 20

It was this time this day last year, soundchecking at Carnegie Hall for the immense tribute to Shane and Sinéad. It was such an emotional day and a really beautiful tribute, worthy of those sadly missed Irish legends. Where you there? 💚

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Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Mar 6

So glad you enjoyed it Tom, thanks for listening!

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Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Feb 16

This is a must-see! Edna's power and fragility, the nostalgic glimpses of 60s, 70s, 80s Ireland and London, her relationship with her parents and her children, the final interview in her majestic old age - oh wow the whole thing is so compelling - grab a ticket! 💚

Sinead O'Shea @sineadoshea.bsky.social · Feb 16

Blue Road -The Edna O'Brien Story has now exceeded 100k euros at the Irish box office.

It's a lot for an Irish documentary on so few screens in 2 weeks + we know it's all due to word of mouth from our audiences and Edna herself.

Irish cinemas below with new screens in Dundrum, Cork + Ranelagh 💙

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Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Feb 15

congratulations!

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Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Feb 15

congrats to you! 💪

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Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Feb 15

The universe to me on 15th February 2007! 💚 I'm eighteen years sober today and grateful as fuck - big love! 💚 #grateful #sober #musician #odaat

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Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Feb 9

Hey thanks so much for all the lovely texts and comments about my chat with Tommy Tiernan last night! I’m working in London at the mo so missed it but sure you don’t need me to tell the man is a total ledge and I was very happy to be there. Thanks Ciara for the pix 💚 #irish #tv #chat #musicianlife

A tv studio set, red curtain surrounding two chairs on a slightly raised circular stage. Two people hug

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Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Jan 31

1999 at the Royal Albert Hall, it was a very special day for the O’Riordan family when I got to introduce Marianne Faithfull to my lovely baby bruv and his first-born! She was such a wonderful lady and a truly great heart-and-soul artist - may she rest now in peace and glory 💚

An informal backstage snap of healthy and happy Marianne Faithfull in 1999, she is smiling and holding the tiny little hand of an 8 month old baby girl in blue dungarees. The babóg, who looks slightly alarmed by her proximity to greatness, is being held by her very tall dad, he is slightly hunched because the room has a very low ceiling and he has ducked to avoid the old-fashioned orange 'upside-down lily' light fitting

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Rocky O’Riordan @rockyo.bsky.social · Jan 29

Tell ‘em Lisa! The mighty Lisa O’Neill after wrapping her run of sold-out shows at the Gate Theatre - one of the all-time greats. Good to see my U2X-Radio colleague John Kelly there, and huge respect too to Foggy Notions for making these shows happen! 💚 #dublin