Darach Ó Séaghdha
@darach.bsky.social
That @theirishfor guy. Author of Motherfoclóir & Craic Baby. He/Him.
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They have the power, have had since 1997. They just can't use it against you in court or make findings of guilt etc. That's what the referendum sought to allow
See www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2013/act...
See www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2013/act...
Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Act 2013
www.irishstatutebook.ie
February 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
They have the power, have had since 1997. They just can't use it against you in court or make findings of guilt etc. That's what the referendum sought to allow
See www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2013/act...
See www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2013/act...
Between this and the poll on rural voters not actually liking fox hunting, it must be a fun day in the Heather Humphreys house.
It’s not just football tricks that President Catherine Connolly has up her sleeve – she can also score an impressive backwards basketball shot.
jrnl.ie/6946030
jrnl.ie/6946030
February 4, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Between this and the poll on rural voters not actually liking fox hunting, it must be a fun day in the Heather Humphreys house.
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Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill claimed he was driving at 190km/h because he was eager to facilitate a meeting with the parents of children with profound disabilities.
Last week he voted against providing disabled people with an emergency winter payment of €400.
#spéirgorm 1/3
Last week he voted against providing disabled people with an emergency winter payment of €400.
#spéirgorm 1/3
FF TD detected at 190km/h convicted of dangerous driving
Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill has been convicted of dangerous driving after a court heard he was driving at over 190km/h on a motorway last March.
www.rte.ie
February 4, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill claimed he was driving at 190km/h because he was eager to facilitate a meeting with the parents of children with profound disabilities.
Last week he voted against providing disabled people with an emergency winter payment of €400.
#spéirgorm 1/3
Last week he voted against providing disabled people with an emergency winter payment of €400.
#spéirgorm 1/3
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Also, I hear admissions to Wilson’s have been seriously impacted because of that gowl.
February 4, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Also, I hear admissions to Wilson’s have been seriously impacted because of that gowl.
If you were dealing with the Burkes and didn't have to anymore, you'd resign too.
I hope they're relaxing somewhere quiet.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
I hope they're relaxing somewhere quiet.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
Two members of DAP in Burke case resigned, court told
Two members of a three-person appeals body tasked with reviewing the dismissal of Enoch Burke have tendered their resignation, a court has been told.
www.rte.ie
February 4, 2026 at 12:19 PM
If you were dealing with the Burkes and didn't have to anymore, you'd resign too.
I hope they're relaxing somewhere quiet.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
I hope they're relaxing somewhere quiet.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
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Having personally met him I can assure you there would likely be a fucking rave amongst the lower ranking Labour staff if he gets booted.
February 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Having personally met him I can assure you there would likely be a fucking rave amongst the lower ranking Labour staff if he gets booted.
Every office I've ever worked in has had a guy like Morgan McSweeney, and whenever they left there was a tangible spike in morale, productivity, and craic.
The growing Mandelson scandal has resulted in renewed pressure on the position of Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, who was instrumental in the decision to bring him into government, reports PolHome's Tom Scotson
Starmer Faces Renewed Pressure To Remove Chief Of Staff Over Mandelson Affair
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure from Labour MPs to sack his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, over his role in the appointment of Pet...
www.politicshome.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Every office I've ever worked in has had a guy like Morgan McSweeney, and whenever they left there was a tangible spike in morale, productivity, and craic.
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This is all could have been avoided if the malcontents of Macroom didn't pretend that Mid-Cork was a thing!
The growing Mandelson scandal has resulted in renewed pressure on the position of Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, who was instrumental in the decision to bring him into government, reports PolHome's Tom Scotson
Starmer Faces Renewed Pressure To Remove Chief Of Staff Over Mandelson Affair
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure from Labour MPs to sack his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, over his role in the appointment of Pet...
www.politicshome.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:42 AM
This is all could have been avoided if the malcontents of Macroom didn't pretend that Mid-Cork was a thing!
I think I have one photo of myself and @thejoegriffin.bsky.social together which isn't from either of our weddings, and we've been mates since the grand opening of The Square in Tallaght.
Jeffrey Epstein took more photos of people he only hung out with once than I have of my best friends of 15 years
February 4, 2026 at 10:50 AM
I think I have one photo of myself and @thejoegriffin.bsky.social together which isn't from either of our weddings, and we've been mates since the grand opening of The Square in Tallaght.
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Kevin Bakhurst in the Irish Times today saying that he pushed RTE News to follow the UK lead on 'transgender issues'. I would question why there's a need to import a confected British moral panic to a country where it does not, as yet, exist. Our news media seems to desperately want a culture war.
February 4, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Kevin Bakhurst in the Irish Times today saying that he pushed RTE News to follow the UK lead on 'transgender issues'. I would question why there's a need to import a confected British moral panic to a country where it does not, as yet, exist. Our news media seems to desperately want a culture war.
Majority of rural people want foxhunting ban as poll suggests Dáil vote out-of-step with public jrnl.ie/6945424
Majority of rural people want foxhunting ban as poll suggests Dáil vote out-of-step with public
The rejection of a ban on foxhunting with dogs has undermined trust in politics, according to the latest RED C poll .
jrnl.ie
February 4, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Majority of rural people want foxhunting ban as poll suggests Dáil vote out-of-step with public jrnl.ie/6945424
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That's fine, let the Gardaí deal with it then, instead of...
a cartoon says we 've tried nothing and were all out of ideas
Alt: Simpsons gif, Ned Flanders parents saying: "we 've tried nothing and were all out of ideas"
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February 4, 2026 at 7:16 AM
That's fine, let the Gardaí deal with it then, instead of...
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Religious immunisation: small doses in childhood can prevent a severe case as an adult.
February 4, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Religious immunisation: small doses in childhood can prevent a severe case as an adult.
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This is unreal. An AUSA talking like that in open court is about as close as you can come to a total breakdown. Never heard of anything like it.
February 3, 2026 at 8:46 PM
This is unreal. An AUSA talking like that in open court is about as close as you can come to a total breakdown. Never heard of anything like it.
You never hear "traditionalist Catholics save child from burning building" or "traditionalist Catholic foils liquor store robbery barehanded" stories ever.
All they want to do is cause trouble.
All they want to do is cause trouble.
Pope Leo XIV is facing his first major crisis with traditionalist Catholics.
Pope Leo XIV faces crisis as a traditionalist group plans bishop consecrations without consent
Pope Leo XIV is facing his first major crisis with traditionalist Catholics. A breakaway group attached to the traditional Latin Mass, the Society of St.
bit.ly
February 4, 2026 at 6:50 AM
You never hear "traditionalist Catholics save child from burning building" or "traditionalist Catholic foils liquor store robbery barehanded" stories ever.
All they want to do is cause trouble.
All they want to do is cause trouble.
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Anytime the song "It's Raining Men" is mentioned, I automatically think "not no more it ain't".
what's the stupidest/randomest Simpsons quote that lives in your head rent free? Mine is the urge to say "you said go to bread" every time I am about to head to bed.
October 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Anytime the song "It's Raining Men" is mentioned, I automatically think "not no more it ain't".
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Why did the teddy get passed over for promotion?
He only did the "bear" minimum at work! 🐻
He only did the "bear" minimum at work! 🐻
November 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Why did the teddy get passed over for promotion?
He only did the "bear" minimum at work! 🐻
He only did the "bear" minimum at work! 🐻
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Once you've read this, also have a look at this blog entry in relation to McLean's arseholery: www.patgodwin.com/2015/04/14/t...
Still, I suppose he was a genius of sorts. "American Pie" is the only song I know that is both deeply pretentious and yet sounds like Chas & Dave at the same time.
Still, I suppose he was a genius of sorts. "American Pie" is the only song I know that is both deeply pretentious and yet sounds like Chas & Dave at the same time.
February 3, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Once you've read this, also have a look at this blog entry in relation to McLean's arseholery: www.patgodwin.com/2015/04/14/t...
Still, I suppose he was a genius of sorts. "American Pie" is the only song I know that is both deeply pretentious and yet sounds like Chas & Dave at the same time.
Still, I suppose he was a genius of sorts. "American Pie" is the only song I know that is both deeply pretentious and yet sounds like Chas & Dave at the same time.
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I know there's a massive amount going on but the government amending the arbitration act to sign us up to CETA needs serious coverage and the risks of corporate courts need to be spelled out.
February 3, 2026 at 8:06 PM
I know there's a massive amount going on but the government amending the arbitration act to sign us up to CETA needs serious coverage and the risks of corporate courts need to be spelled out.
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No new pictures. Where are you at mentally?
February 3, 2026 at 7:13 PM
No new pictures. Where are you at mentally?
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No new pictures. Where are you at mentally?
February 3, 2026 at 7:10 PM
No new pictures. Where are you at mentally?
No new pictures. Where are you at mentally?
February 3, 2026 at 7:01 PM
No new pictures. Where are you at mentally?
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Having read the report, you'll be shocked to discover it does not include a single example of any "censorship" by the Irish regulator during the Irish General Elections.
Irish regulators ‘censored’ social media coverage of elections, US Congress panel claims
Irish regulators ‘censored’ social media coverage of elections, US Congress panel claims
Coimisiún na Meán regulators worked with ‘biased fact-checkers’ before Ireland’s 2024 general election and presidential election, report alleges
www.irishtimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Having read the report, you'll be shocked to discover it does not include a single example of any "censorship" by the Irish regulator during the Irish General Elections.
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Thinking of those relatively junior civil servants who were jailed for substantial periods for leaking information in return for relatively small amounts of reward during the hacking scandal.
February 3, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Thinking of those relatively junior civil servants who were jailed for substantial periods for leaking information in return for relatively small amounts of reward during the hacking scandal.