Brian
@brianofarrell.bsky.social
Rugby, cycling, Irish politics, boardgames, video games and ttrpg
A Dub working in media, parent to two, married to a super awesome woman.
A Dub working in media, parent to two, married to a super awesome woman.
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Brian
@brianofarrell.bsky.social
· Oct 27
A 🧵 #SpéirGorm on our presidential campaigns.
This was the 15th #Áras campaign
6 were uncontested
Only 3 have had 4+ candidates, the only 3 with council nominations. 1997, 2011 and 2018.
How many and how did they do?
In 97 it was 2 w/ 18.5% combined 1st pref votes
11, 4 w/ 37.9%
18, 4 w/ 31.9%
This was the 15th #Áras campaign
6 were uncontested
Only 3 have had 4+ candidates, the only 3 with council nominations. 1997, 2011 and 2018.
How many and how did they do?
In 97 it was 2 w/ 18.5% combined 1st pref votes
11, 4 w/ 37.9%
18, 4 w/ 31.9%
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Anyone spot a cyclist (me) knocked off her bike along the canal at drimnagh today by someone who drove away? If you got a reg I’d love the help to report them! @ibike.ie
February 12, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Anyone spot a cyclist (me) knocked off her bike along the canal at drimnagh today by someone who drove away? If you got a reg I’d love the help to report them! @ibike.ie
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Calls for UCD to revoke award given to Noam Chomsky over Epstein links #spéirgorm jrnl.ie/6949693
Calls for UCD to revoke award given to Noam Chomsky over Epstein links
The latest documents appear to shed new light on the relationship between the pair.
jrnl.ie
February 7, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Calls for UCD to revoke award given to Noam Chomsky over Epstein links #spéirgorm jrnl.ie/6949693
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Corporate power: US tech companies asked Govt to impose sanctions after the UN rights official documented complicity in the genocide in Gaza
thecradle.co/articles-id/...
thecradle.co/articles-id/...
Washington imposes 'terrorist-grade sanctions' on Francesca Albanese, ICC judges
US tech companies requested that Washington impose sanctions after the UN rights official sent 'threatening letters' warning them of complicity in the genocide in Gaza
thecradle.co
February 7, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Corporate power: US tech companies asked Govt to impose sanctions after the UN rights official documented complicity in the genocide in Gaza
thecradle.co/articles-id/...
thecradle.co/articles-id/...
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the wiki article is slightly more ambiguous than necessary, Epstein said at the time that he was the $57 million guy.
PDF bear stearns indictment: static01.nyt.com/images/blogs...
PDF bear stearns indictment: static01.nyt.com/images/blogs...
February 6, 2026 at 2:01 AM
the wiki article is slightly more ambiguous than necessary, Epstein said at the time that he was the $57 million guy.
PDF bear stearns indictment: static01.nyt.com/images/blogs...
PDF bear stearns indictment: static01.nyt.com/images/blogs...
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jeffrey epstein being the first domino for the financial crash, video game micro transactions, and Gamergate is making me lose my mind
February 6, 2026 at 3:57 AM
jeffrey epstein being the first domino for the financial crash, video game micro transactions, and Gamergate is making me lose my mind
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The participants were assessed across a number of key criteria. Read 👉 buff.ly/FcLpvWW #GCNnews
February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The participants were assessed across a number of key criteria. Read 👉 buff.ly/FcLpvWW #GCNnews
Horrendous horrendous story, that repeats every week, multiple times a week in this country.
But there will be no wailing from politicians and calls for new laws to address this rampant dangerous behaviour that is endangering and killing our people.
But there will be no wailing from politicians and calls for new laws to address this rampant dangerous behaviour that is endangering and killing our people.
A teenage girl is in a critical condition after being struck by a car in Co Offaly.
A second pedestrian, a boy in his mid-teens, was hospitalised with non-life threatening injuries. A man in his 40s has been arrested. jrnl.ie/6947491
A second pedestrian, a boy in his mid-teens, was hospitalised with non-life threatening injuries. A man in his 40s has been arrested. jrnl.ie/6947491
Teenage girl in critical condition after being struck by a car in Co Offaly
A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene.
jrnl.ie
February 5, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Horrendous horrendous story, that repeats every week, multiple times a week in this country.
But there will be no wailing from politicians and calls for new laws to address this rampant dangerous behaviour that is endangering and killing our people.
But there will be no wailing from politicians and calls for new laws to address this rampant dangerous behaviour that is endangering and killing our people.
Twenty One #NFL teams will have a new offensive co-ordinator in 2026.
Going to thread 🧵out all 32 teams, who was their OC & HC in 2025, and now in 2026. As well as noting if they are play caller.
This will have big impact on #fantasyfootball
Going to thread 🧵out all 32 teams, who was their OC & HC in 2025, and now in 2026. As well as noting if they are play caller.
This will have big impact on #fantasyfootball
February 5, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Twenty One #NFL teams will have a new offensive co-ordinator in 2026.
Going to thread 🧵out all 32 teams, who was their OC & HC in 2025, and now in 2026. As well as noting if they are play caller.
This will have big impact on #fantasyfootball
Going to thread 🧵out all 32 teams, who was their OC & HC in 2025, and now in 2026. As well as noting if they are play caller.
This will have big impact on #fantasyfootball
Lads, you need to practice safe sex
February 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Lads, you need to practice safe sex
To those that celebrate the great day. We always do here, and as of last year the kids are really into it now.
#GroundhogDay
#GroundhogDay
February 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
To those that celebrate the great day. We always do here, and as of last year the kids are really into it now.
#GroundhogDay
#GroundhogDay
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Israel just 'broke' a world record for kidney donors - but where did all the organs come from?
Forensic evidence and human rights organisations reveal, beyond doubt, organ theft from Palestinians detained in Israel's prisons. Yet this?
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
Forensic evidence and human rights organisations reveal, beyond doubt, organ theft from Palestinians detained in Israel's prisons. Yet this?
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
Israel just 'broke' a world record for kidney donors - but where did all the organs come from?
Forensic evidence and human rights organisations reveal, beyond doubt, organ theft from Palestinians detained in Israel's prisons
www.thecanary.co
February 1, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Israel just 'broke' a world record for kidney donors - but where did all the organs come from?
Forensic evidence and human rights organisations reveal, beyond doubt, organ theft from Palestinians detained in Israel's prisons. Yet this?
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
Forensic evidence and human rights organisations reveal, beyond doubt, organ theft from Palestinians detained in Israel's prisons. Yet this?
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
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This is Jerry Lawson. He invented the video game cartridge for the Fairchild Channel F system. Because of his invention, many consoles had cartridges and CD formats and would become the norm.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
February 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This is Jerry Lawson. He invented the video game cartridge for the Fairchild Channel F system. Because of his invention, many consoles had cartridges and CD formats and would become the norm.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
An educational, eye opening read.
On 29th January 1996, "Threshold", the Star Trek: Voyager episode where Captain Janeway and Tom Paris turned into giant space newts and had babies first aired. Since it's #ThresholdDay we aim to answer a burning question: did Paris and Janeway fuck? If so, how did they fuck?
January 29, 2026 at 3:33 PM
An educational, eye opening read.
Particularly enjoyed this aspect from an FOI that the UK government asked genAI to estimate genAI jobs.
January 29, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Particularly enjoyed this aspect from an FOI that the UK government asked genAI to estimate genAI jobs.
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If the US were a geopolitical rival the headlines would be like: US Secret Police Execute Second Dissident In the Streets As Militarized Occupation Enters Sixth Week
January 24, 2026 at 4:14 PM
If the US were a geopolitical rival the headlines would be like: US Secret Police Execute Second Dissident In the Streets As Militarized Occupation Enters Sixth Week
Madness, pure madness
Scarlets make a big break with clock red but turnover the ball, but back for foul play check, yellow card Kok.
And from the subsequent penalty, lineout, maul, the ball spins wide and great ball from Costello but soft soft defending by Ulster to lose this one
#ScavUls #URC
Scarlets make a big break with clock red but turnover the ball, but back for foul play check, yellow card Kok.
And from the subsequent penalty, lineout, maul, the ball spins wide and great ball from Costello but soft soft defending by Ulster to lose this one
#ScavUls #URC
January 24, 2026 at 4:52 PM