Oh, it's illegal for police to go undercover in the Freemasons.
Gardaí have confirmed that their members cannot join the Freemasons, after a similar ban for Met Police officers in the UK was upheld by a court this week
Gardaí confirm that members cannot join the Freemasons, following similar UK court ruling
Members of London’s Met Police are now required to declare whether they are members of the organisation.
jrnl.ie
February 18, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Oh, it's illegal for police to go undercover in the Freemasons.
One of my happiest teenage memories is getting thrown out of geography class for calling them poxbow lakes while not only the entire school but the entire secondary education sector applauded.
February 18, 2026 at 8:47 PM
One of my happiest teenage memories is getting thrown out of geography class for calling them poxbow lakes while not only the entire school but the entire secondary education sector applauded.
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Contrary to horror movies, a werewolf’s transformation lasts more than just one night. The extra hair doesn’t go away until the waxing moon.
February 18, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Contrary to horror movies, a werewolf’s transformation lasts more than just one night. The extra hair doesn’t go away until the waxing moon.
"Is there a technology the left is excited about?"
Primaris armour.
Primaris armour.
February 18, 2026 at 7:58 PM
"Is there a technology the left is excited about?"
Primaris armour.
Primaris armour.
*stares in artist*
There is a discussion to be had about the workload of local authority members, who are paid about €31,000 a year and have no secretarial or administrative assistance. Using AI is a byproduct of how Ireland underresources its politicians.
As their workload gets heavier, some councillors are eyeing up AI assistants. “You could get 500 emails, and I do recall my friend saying ‘God, why don’t you get Copilot?’”
February 18, 2026 at 7:54 PM
*stares in artist*
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Actually no, it doesn't imply the existence of a David Gooddiel.
February 18, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Actually no, it doesn't imply the existence of a David Gooddiel.
Open AI's George Osborne. The human one was bad enough.
February 18, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Open AI's George Osborne. The human one was bad enough.
When the experts in dystopias created by terrible decisions don't like your product it's time to reflect on the fact that you're being laughed at by space marine nerds.
February 18, 2026 at 6:24 PM
When the experts in dystopias created by terrible decisions don't like your product it's time to reflect on the fact that you're being laughed at by space marine nerds.
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The word milkshake first appears in print in the 1880s but actually referred to an eggnog-like drink that was incapable of bringing more than four boys to a yard.
February 18, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The word milkshake first appears in print in the 1880s but actually referred to an eggnog-like drink that was incapable of bringing more than four boys to a yard.
Any café can be a cat café if you constantly get in the server's way as they try to bring you food.
February 18, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Any café can be a cat café if you constantly get in the server's way as they try to bring you food.
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Reverse cowboy so the cross of ashes on your forehead won’t make her feel guilty
February 18, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Reverse cowboy so the cross of ashes on your forehead won’t make her feel guilty
Youtube just suggested a video called "Why Did the Nazis Flee to Argentina?" and I'm no historyologist but I reckon it may have had something to do with losing the world war.
February 18, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Youtube just suggested a video called "Why Did the Nazis Flee to Argentina?" and I'm no historyologist but I reckon it may have had something to do with losing the world war.
Pretty ballsy move by Wahlberg to annex the longest festival in the liturgical calendar.
February 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Pretty ballsy move by Wahlberg to annex the longest festival in the liturgical calendar.
Great to see that this is going ahead. The festival line up has already had a few ch ch ch changes.
Very much looking forward to this special event! Part of the Dublin Bowie Festival 2026 next week. The story of that secret gig, and Bowie's time in Dublin more broadly.
www.dublinbowiefestival.ie/dbfevents202...
www.dublinbowiefestival.ie/dbfevents202...
David Bowie In Dublin - A LIVE Three Castles Burning PODCAST — DUBLIN BOWIE FESTIVAL 2026
The noted Dublin historian Donal Fallon hosts his Three Castles Burning Podcast live to dissects and discuss the time when David Bowie lived in Dublin, rehearsing in The Factory, clubbing in Andrews L...
www.dublinbowiefestival.ie
February 18, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Great to see that this is going ahead. The festival line up has already had a few ch ch ch changes.
Bono is a Hoxton.
February 18, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Bono is a Hoxton.
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There is power in a union 💪🏻 @forsatradeunion.bsky.social
February 18, 2026 at 10:38 AM
There is power in a union 💪🏻 @forsatradeunion.bsky.social
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I asked ChatGPT to bring all the boys to the yard.
February 18, 2026 at 8:52 AM
I asked ChatGPT to bring all the boys to the yard.
Captain America's restaurant on Grafton Street should be called Captain Greenland's.
A Dublin city councillor has proposed reducing contacts with US government, given its crimes. Although it’s unclear exactly what the council could do on this front.
Dublin city councillor proposes reducing contacts with US government, given its crimes
Although it’s unclear exactly what the council could do on this front.
www.dublininquirer.com
February 18, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Captain America's restaurant on Grafton Street should be called Captain Greenland's.
The basement toilets in the International Bar on Wicklow Street have been renamed the Donald J Trump Plaza.
February 18, 2026 at 8:21 AM
The basement toilets in the International Bar on Wicklow Street have been renamed the Donald J Trump Plaza.
According to Britain's best ever historian Geoffrey of Monmouth c. 1095 – c. 1155 Stonehenge was built using rocks that Merlin took from Ireland so if the Brits want to rejoin the EU we'll be having all that back.
February 17, 2026 at 8:45 PM
According to Britain's best ever historian Geoffrey of Monmouth c. 1095 – c. 1155 Stonehenge was built using rocks that Merlin took from Ireland so if the Brits want to rejoin the EU we'll be having all that back.
He looks thrilled.
Former Derry GAA player and well-known media personality Joe Brolly has been appointed as the new Knockmore LGFA senior manager jrnl.ie/6960070
Knockmore Ladies appoint Joe Brolly as new manager
The Derry native has previously served as part of the coaching ticket for manager Ray Dempsey’s backroom team.
jrnl.ie
February 17, 2026 at 8:27 PM
He looks thrilled.