Darach Ó Séaghdha
@darach.bsky.social
That @theirishfor guy. Author of Motherfoclóir & Craic Baby. He/Him.
Today I learned about how Knoxville Tennessee has enjoyed a sustained tourism boost from that one episode of the Simpsons where Bart and the lads go on a road trip.
February 8, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Today I learned about how Knoxville Tennessee has enjoyed a sustained tourism boost from that one episode of the Simpsons where Bart and the lads go on a road trip.
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Mozilla will allow Firefox users to entirely block current and future generative AI features on the browser after user feedback revealed many who wanted an AI-free browser experience.
New Mozilla Firefox version to allow AI features to be blocked
Mozilla will allow Firefox users to entirely block current and future generative AI features on the browser.
www.siliconrepublic.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Mozilla will allow Firefox users to entirely block current and future generative AI features on the browser after user feedback revealed many who wanted an AI-free browser experience.
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Kids can't hang out in parks. They can't hang out at the mall. They don't have 3rd spaces because no one wants kids around and then we are surprised when they rely on SM for connection.
If you take that away, what do they have left?
If you take that away, what do they have left?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
‘I’ve lost my friends’: advocacy groups warn Australia’s social media ban risks isolating kids with disabilities
Despite the ban’s aim to protect young people, experts are concerned that those in marginalised communities or living with disabilities could lose vital support networks
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Kids can't hang out in parks. They can't hang out at the mall. They don't have 3rd spaces because no one wants kids around and then we are surprised when they rely on SM for connection.
If you take that away, what do they have left?
If you take that away, what do they have left?
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I have told a few MPs this. I genuinely feel a lot of adults hate the existence and needs of young people. Then they act surprised/bewildered that these kids are anxious/depressed.
Kids can't hang out in parks. They can't hang out at the mall. They don't have 3rd spaces because no one wants kids around and then we are surprised when they rely on SM for connection.
If you take that away, what do they have left?
If you take that away, what do they have left?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
February 8, 2026 at 9:37 AM
I have told a few MPs this. I genuinely feel a lot of adults hate the existence and needs of young people. Then they act surprised/bewildered that these kids are anxious/depressed.
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Do you know how annoying a person needs to be to aggravate the League of Ireland lads, the GAA, and English football hooligans at the same time?
You might be annoying but you could never be this annoying.
You might be annoying but you could never be this annoying.
Not sure if it has come up but the absurdity of trying to bring a premier league team to Dublin. www.balls.ie/football/bal...
August 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Do you know how annoying a person needs to be to aggravate the League of Ireland lads, the GAA, and English football hooligans at the same time?
You might be annoying but you could never be this annoying.
You might be annoying but you could never be this annoying.
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Are you even a man if you haven't suffered multiple concussions playing hurling? There's a young Kilkenny hurler who has allegedly had 6 concussions in the last 12 months. The danger is still in the sport.
February 8, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Are you even a man if you haven't suffered multiple concussions playing hurling? There's a young Kilkenny hurler who has allegedly had 6 concussions in the last 12 months. The danger is still in the sport.
"... a hurley making contact with an opponent’s head does not warrant a yellow card, never mind red?
“They shouldn't be a yellow card! Some of them aren't even a free, not to mind a yellow card". "
Ben O'Connor is like the caricature of a mean bainisteoir.
www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/ar...
“They shouldn't be a yellow card! Some of them aren't even a free, not to mind a yellow card". "
Ben O'Connor is like the caricature of a mean bainisteoir.
www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/ar...
Cork boss Ben O'Connor takes aim at RTÉ, Croke Park, and referees
The new Cork manager continues to have issues with the way hurling is being policed.
www.irishexaminer.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:10 AM
"... a hurley making contact with an opponent’s head does not warrant a yellow card, never mind red?
“They shouldn't be a yellow card! Some of them aren't even a free, not to mind a yellow card". "
Ben O'Connor is like the caricature of a mean bainisteoir.
www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/ar...
“They shouldn't be a yellow card! Some of them aren't even a free, not to mind a yellow card". "
Ben O'Connor is like the caricature of a mean bainisteoir.
www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/ar...
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Is Ben O'Connor the new Davy?
February 8, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Is Ben O'Connor the new Davy?
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"I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hate so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain."
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
February 8, 2026 at 8:54 AM
"I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hate so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain."
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
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Scho-Ka-Kola is a chocolate here that was created during the Nazi regime and favoured by Luftwaffe pilots to keep them awake. For some reason it is still a product on the market in 2026.
February 8, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Scho-Ka-Kola is a chocolate here that was created during the Nazi regime and favoured by Luftwaffe pilots to keep them awake. For some reason it is still a product on the market in 2026.
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It's so weird that you can still buy the Nazi performance-enhancing chocolate here.
February 8, 2026 at 8:37 AM
It's so weird that you can still buy the Nazi performance-enhancing chocolate here.
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The oddest thing about this article is that halfway through it mentions an ex comedy writer wanting the USA to "open a debate" on the Gender Recognition Act in Ireland.
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What will Ireland do to keep children safer online?
In this digital age, how will Ireland respond as more countries move to ban children from social media, asks Brian O'Donovan.
www.rte.ie
February 8, 2026 at 8:08 AM
The oddest thing about this article is that halfway through it mentions an ex comedy writer wanting the USA to "open a debate" on the Gender Recognition Act in Ireland.
www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
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the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
MY KIDS: so why are there muppets in the AUDIENCE
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
February 8, 2026 at 6:22 AM
the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
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I do not think it is possible to look like all members of Planxty at once but I like the theory they're on the ends of axes and all Irish men are somewhere on the graph
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February 8, 2026 at 7:49 AM
I do not think it is possible to look like all members of Planxty at once but I like the theory they're on the ends of axes and all Irish men are somewhere on the graph
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They had us in the first half, not gonna lie
February 7, 2026 at 8:23 PM
They had us in the first half, not gonna lie
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this american male figure skater is dressed sorta like He-Man. Sure he did a back flip but I will always think of Surya Bonaly. For reasons.
February 7, 2026 at 8:22 PM
this american male figure skater is dressed sorta like He-Man. Sure he did a back flip but I will always think of Surya Bonaly. For reasons.
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CURL IT YE THICK
February 7, 2026 at 7:27 PM
CURL IT YE THICK
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When I worked at a large university in the English Midlands, my office overlooked the section of the park where the university Quidditch team used to train on a Wednesday afternoon. They had a Quidditch coach who gave out to them for being insufficiently committed to Quidditch.
Similar vibes.
Similar vibes.
February 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM
When I worked at a large university in the English Midlands, my office overlooked the section of the park where the university Quidditch team used to train on a Wednesday afternoon. They had a Quidditch coach who gave out to them for being insufficiently committed to Quidditch.
Similar vibes.
Similar vibes.
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My Canadian mother could tell you SO MUCH about what is happening, she knows all the characters and the rivalries, I find myself zoning out occasionally during the explanations…
February 7, 2026 at 5:10 PM
My Canadian mother could tell you SO MUCH about what is happening, she knows all the characters and the rivalries, I find myself zoning out occasionally during the explanations…
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Typical curler on the ditch
February 7, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Typical curler on the ditch
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And then you should have to be interviewed by Jimmy Magee.
February 7, 2026 at 3:50 PM
And then you should have to be interviewed by Jimmy Magee.
Wait - three of the ten events in a decathlon are just different types of running? Ah here.
February 7, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Wait - three of the ten events in a decathlon are just different types of running? Ah here.
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Just finished The Bee Sting by Paul Murray. The audiobook was 26 hours and I’m bereft now it’s finished. Incredible book.
February 7, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Just finished The Bee Sting by Paul Murray. The audiobook was 26 hours and I’m bereft now it’s finished. Incredible book.
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So LinkedIn avoids the social media under 16 ban.
This could lead to the funniest thing in a few months
This could lead to the funniest thing in a few months
February 7, 2026 at 3:04 PM
So LinkedIn avoids the social media under 16 ban.
This could lead to the funniest thing in a few months
This could lead to the funniest thing in a few months