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Joe O’Brien @pnamblath.bsky.social · 7h

World Mental Health Day - let’s look out for each other. Even a smile, saying hello can make such a difference to someone
#WorldMentalHealthDay

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Gareth O’Connor @garethoconnor.bsky.social · 9h

Nobel Peace Prize 2025 has been awarded to Venezuelan democracy activist María Corina Machado.

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 10h

This 👆👆👆

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 11h

Good morning from Holly and me out for our walk this morning. Very dark morning but a gorgeous time to be up and out, my favourite time of day.
I hope you have a lovely Friday and let's hope the 🍊🤡 doesn't declare war on Norway later 🤞
#Speirgorm

A picture of Holly a Border Collie illuminated by Torchlight on a forest footpath

Holly a Border Collie wading in the River Liffey

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John Lipponen 🇫🇮 🇦🇹 @lippoenen.bsky.social · 14h

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 13h

I think I'll dig out my Blu-ray of Pan's Labyrinth this evening to celebrate @realgdt.bsky.social 's birthday 🎂

Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 14h

Actor Christopher Reeve, famous for playing Superman, died on October 10, 2004, at age 52. He was paralysed in a 1995 horse riding accident and became a prominent advocate for spinal cord and stem cell research, establishing the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation.
He was Superman.

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 14h

On this day in 1992, R.E.M. scored their second UK No.1 album with 'Automatic For The People', featuring the singles 'Drive', 'Everybody Hurts', 'Man On The Moon' and 'The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight.'

Cover of the album Automatic for the People

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 14h

On this day in 1970, The Carpenters were at No. 2 on the US singles chart with 'We've Only Just Begun.'
The song was originally recorded by Smokey Roberds, under the name "Freddie Allen", and was used in a wedding -themed television commercial for Crocker National Bank in California in 1970.

Picture of the cover of the Carpenters single

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 14h

The girl group The Shangri-Las released the hit song "Leader of the Pack" on this day in 1964, & became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1964. The song is a prime example of a "teenage tragedy" song and tells a melodramatic story of a girl whose motorcycle-riding boyfriend crashes & dies

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 14h

On this day in 1962, “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett & the Crypt Kickers was banned by the BBC. It was deemed to be "too morbid".
Upon its re-release in 1973 it went to no. 3 in the UK. By this time Boris Pickett was a 32-year-old part time New York cab driver.

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 1d

Guess who's been added to the Gallery of Shame at the Campaign Against Slapps in Europe (CASE.)
"Professional critique and informed discussion about health, psychology, and human rights must not be obstructed by abusive legal threats." #SLAPPStella

It’s a SLAPP: Stella O’Malley Targets Psychotherapist and Rights Advocate Leonie O’Dowd – CASE

www.the-case.eu

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 1d

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jazzrat2000 AKA Bonsai anonymous @jazzrat2000.bsky.social · 1d

Please normalize trans people by welcoming them into your life... it is easy and you will be enriched! Thanks, and repost!

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 1d

Ray D'Arcy?

Quid accidit?

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 1d

Irish Examiner...
#FeckOffIona

I'm no legal expert but cancellation of a presidential election due to the withdrawal of a candidate has no basis in law, and would appear to be unconstitutional.
Surely Maria Steen has a copy of Bunreacht na hÉireann in her handbag?

Bernie Linnane
Dromahair, Co. Leitrim.

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 1d

I think she has made some questionable decisions in the past and continues to give "odd" answers to questions: e.g. the one earlier about employing a convicted rapist.
The rest is intuition. Something is niggling me.
Do I think she would allow the repeal of the GRA? No. Hence I'll vote for her.

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for all the considered comments and advice.
I really like the way we can express views and ask questions here on #Speirgorm in a civil manner.
You're all fab ❤️
Like others I think I will be voting for CC as the least worst candidate.

Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 1d

I find myself unable to vote for any of the presidential candidates.
Yet, I want to vote. I don't want to spoil my vote.
Do I vote for the least-worst candidate?
Thoughts?
#Speirgorm #Aras25

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 1d

I find myself unable to vote for any of the presidential candidates.
Yet, I want to vote. I don't want to spoil my vote.
Do I vote for the least-worst candidate?
Thoughts?
#Speirgorm #Aras25

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 2d

Jim Gavin is gone.
Heather Humphreys has stated her far-right transgender views.
So that just leaves Catherine Connolly 🤷‍♀️
#Speirgorm #Aras2025

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 2d

Brilliant! A future architect

Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, typo on my part.

Wish there was an edit button 😞

Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 2d

Cagney & Lacey aired its pilot episode on this day October 8, 1981. The pilot, which starred Tyne Daly as Mary Beth Lacey and Loretta Swit as Christine Cagney, continued with its first season on CBS on March 25, 1982. Famously Sharon Gless replaced Loretta Swit as her MASH commitments took priority.

Picture of Cagney and Lacey with Loretta Swit and Tyne Daly

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 2d

John Lennon released the megahit song and album Imagine on this day October 8, 1971, in the UK. The title track became his signature song, advocating for a peaceful, borderless, and materialistic world.

Picture of the cover of John Lennon's album "Imagine"

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 2d

British Leyland (BL) officially began selling the Austin Mini Metro on this day October 8, 1980, as a highly anticipated and crucial vehicle for the struggling company's future and for British jobs. The car was designed to be more upmarket than earlier Mini replacement concepts.

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Denise Breen @denisebreen.bsky.social · 2d

The Post Office tower – now known as the BT Tower – opened in the Fitzrovia area of central London on this day in 1965. The tower's main structure was 581ft (177m) high. A further section of aerial rigging brought the total height to 627ft (191m).