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Mike McGrath-Bryan

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A scribbling, squabbling, strácáiling eejit, that got blown along the N20 and out to Cork City, Ireland. Bestselling co-author. Foghlaimeoir, bleeding-heart, AuDHDer. Opinions my own. Check https://www.linktr.ee/mike_mcgb for latest scut-acting.

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Mike McGrath-Bryan @mikemcgb.bsky.social · 1d

Hard times for US psych-rockers Darsombra, who were in Ireland not too long ago, following the death of drummer Ann Everton - if you saw 'em live, consider helping if you can.

#music #gofundme #psychedelic

gofund.me/2ac7d9edc

Donate to Stand with Brian in Memory of Ann, organized by Nicole Evanshaw

As you're aware, Ann Everton tragically lost her life on October 3, as she and Brian… Nicole Evanshaw needs your support for Stand with Brian in Memory of Ann

gofund.me

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Mike McGrath-Bryan @mikemcgb.bsky.social · 5h

So fancy!

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Steph @stephanenny.bsky.social · 5h

They say you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. Martin just looks at the gasping horse, shrugs his shoulders and walks away.

His only ambition ever has been to be Taoiseach. Not to do anything with the role, just to be. Not to lead or innovate or inspire, just be Taoiseach.

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 14h

“I don’t think we can mitigate for climate change.”

- Mícheál Martin, Taoiseach.

www.independent.ie/business/tec...

Taoiseach says some climate projects will not be fulfilled because they risk polarising society

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has rowed back on climate change commitments, saying Ireland may not be able fulfil all current initiatives due to the polarising effect it could have on society.

www.independent.ie

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Susan Adair Farrelly @itsnotsuzalright.bsky.social · 5h

Voted against ban on fox hunting and hate coursing.
I don’t understand how anyone can vote for this woman let alone give her a 2nd preference.”oh I’m voting her number 2 cos I don’t like gavin”
DONT GIVE HER A PREFERENCE

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Mike McGrath-Bryan @mikemcgb.bsky.social · 5h

The thing is, y'see - Wilma would definitely leave Fred for me, but I don't see her that way; but I'll never get over Betty and she'll never leave Barney. 💔

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Dermot Lynott @dermotlynott.bsky.social · 5h

We got solar panels installed about a month ago, and we’re running at about 75% energy independence. In autumn. In Ireland. This is not some unsolvable quantum physics problem for god’s sake 🤦

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 14h

“I don’t think we can mitigate for climate change.”

- Mícheál Martin, Taoiseach.

www.independent.ie/business/tec...

Taoiseach says some climate projects will not be fulfilled because they risk polarising society

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has rowed back on climate change commitments, saying Ireland may not be able fulfil all current initiatives due to the polarising effect it could have on society.

www.independent.ie

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Mike McGrath-Bryan @mikemcgb.bsky.social · 13h

Also, it wasn't a "tough choice" to disproportionately hurt the weakest for their own sins, it was soft targets

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Mike McGrath-Bryan @mikemcgb.bsky.social · 13h

Micheál Martin rowing back on climate because it might "polarise society" is stupid, society is already polarised - starting with his party dashing the ship against the rocks three times in three generations, while conspiring with FG to keep the country in centre-right deathgrip of a century-plus.

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Margaret Cahill @margaretcahillbsky.bsky.social · 14h

"...time and again I was shown that change wasn’t possible. I voted to elect Labour - I got Fine Gael. I voted to elect the Greens - I got Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. If I just stayed home, I still got Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil."

Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 1d

My partner's letter in today's Clare Champion. I'm very proud of her. Catherine Connolly's campaign is giving hope to people who have felt disenfranchised for so long. #spéirgorm ##Áras2025

Young people do have a future in Ireland

I’m not a very political person.

That’s a strange thing to admit as someone with two degrees in politics, but whatever enthusiasm I had for political engagement was quickly snuffed out as I graduated into an Ireland of austerity and dwindling opportunities. I knew change was needed and I was excited to vote for it, but time and again I was shown that change wasn’t possible. I voted to elect Labour - I got Fine Gael. I voted to elect the Greens - I got Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. If I just stayed home, I still got Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

Time after time, Ireland’s youth begged for changes that would give us some hope for the future, but every time we were told that our lives mattered less than rising house prices. It was obvious there was no future for me in Ireland, so I took the same path as so many others before me and sought a better life in Australia. I had no intention of coming back. Ireland had turned her back on me long before I turned my back on her.

Covid forced me back home and I wasn’t happy about it. I met someone when I returned and we’ve done our best to build a life here, but always with one foot out the door. Melbourne has never stopped calling to me.

On September 22nd, my partner happened to be watching Catherine Connolly’s campaign launch and sitting beside him I felt something stir that I thought was long gone - hope. Catherine Connolly and the people she shared that stage with shared a vision for Ireland’s future that had a place for me in it. I heard Holly Cairns express that the presidency can be a role that highlights who we want to be, not just accepting the shortcomings of who we are right now. I heard Mary Lou McDonald speak of an Ireland where the aspirations and wellbeing of the people come first. I heard Paul Murphy reassure us that there is indeed hope that the 100 year rule of Fine Fáil and Fine Gael can be ended. Finally, when Catherine herself spoke, I saw why each of these le…

A photo of 4 women and a man canvassing for Catherine Connolly. It's a selfie style shot and most people are wearing Catherine Connolly badges or clothing.

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Mike McGrath-Bryan @mikemcgb.bsky.social · 13h

NXT UK: ate shit
NXT Japan: locked out
NXT Europe: never existed
WWE in India: disaster beyond free TV

Triple H isn't a genius, just like any wrestling promoter isn't it

Tom (He/Him) @tomdhj.bsky.social · 14h

Sometimes I think about this NXT World Domination Map Triple H presented in 2018 and then look at how many of his plots have flopped so far. I guess he can still turn TNA and AAA into NXT Canada and NXT Mexico though so...

Triple H onstage unveiling a map showing NXT reaching out from Florida to South America, Europe, the Middle East, India, and part of Asia including China, Korea and Japan. These regions are coloured yellow. Weirdly Svalbard is highlighted too, a Norwegian archipelago that lies at the convergence of the Arctic Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean with a population of under 3,000.

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الكسندرا ميراي @lexialex.bsky.social · 19h

If you live in Ireland or the UK, Absolute Dominion is available today on Google or Apple TV
www.rte.ie/video/id/28161

Absolute Dominion, the new film from Palestinian-American Oscar®-nominated director Lexi Alexander

This superb martial arts battle for humanity begins on October 9.

www.rte.ie

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CobraCorvid @cobracorvid.bsky.social · 16h

That "Say Drake" at the Super Bowl and the diabolical smile was probably the best moment in recent music history. I also loved that a gay Black dude said that those flare jeans he was wearing are now called the "say drakes" 😂😂😂😂

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Glow_Daph_Glow @glowdaphglow.bsky.social · 16h

Drake is the goat at taking Ls in a rap beef.
International, interdisciplinary, intersectional Ls

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💀 spooky scary socialist 🎃 @thechakrakhan.bsky.social · 16h

Everyone in the comments, please know in discovery, UMG's lawyers laid out the numerous times Drake was inappropriate around underage girls.

He deserves every bit of this.

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Snarky Robot @snarkyrobot.bsky.social · 16h

Dismissal was the only choice

The “I’m not falling for that hot take” meme, except it’s Judge Jeanette Vargas saying “i'm not falling for that lawsuit that's clearly someone with a fetish for getting dunKed on. i refuse to participate in that kind of perversion”

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Mike McGrath-Bryan @mikemcgb.bsky.social · 1d

Good.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Mike McGrath-Bryan @mikemcgb.bsky.social · 1d

Donate to Stand with Brian in Memory of Ann, organized by Nicole Evanshaw

As you're aware, Ann Everton tragically lost her life on October 3, as she and Brian… Nicole Evanshaw needs your support for Stand with Brian in Memory of Ann

gofund.me

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Lilith Ferreyra-Carroll @trasinscneach.bsky.social · 2d

Not going to share 'grift' but Heather Humphreys has just said that I'm a man and the gender recognition act should be changed. Please do not vote for or give a preference for her. Having someone as president who thinks this way would be absolutely awful for minorities #SpeirGorm

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Mike McGrath-Bryan @mikemcgb.bsky.social · 2d

In what world is seven million people plus diaspora "very, very few"?

Mike McGrath-Bryan @mikemcgb.bsky.social · 2d

This isn't Reddit. Also, answer people when they've responded to you.

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Annie West @anniewestdotcom.bsky.social · 2d

*Opens Bluesky, sees endless reposts by perfectly smart and rational people of Irish Times article about Maria Steen including photo of said Maria Steen*

kim kardashian is sitting in a chair looking at her phone .

ALT: kim kardashian is sitting in a chair looking at her phone .

media.tenor.com

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Mike McGrath-Bryan @mikemcgb.bsky.social · 2d

INCOMING

Conor Smith @conorsmith.ie · 2d

The worms from the video game Worms are sentient beings and their feelings are real and you won't be laughing at me when they kill you with a bazooka

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The Author, Séamas O'Reilly @seamas.bsky.social · 2d

Keith Urban just trying to go about his goddamn business.

Image shared by Geoff The Toking Mongoose with the following alt text: AEW wrestler Orange Cassidy sitting on a chair with his feet up playing with a rubix cube while other AEW wrestler Thekla does her trademark spider pose where she arches backwards and walks on her hands and feet while looking at Orange

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Rose 🇮🇪🤝🇵🇸 @anaemicroyalty.bsky.social · 2d

And why is it means tested based on your partner's income if you cohabitate? I am disabled and can't work and yet I can't marry or even live with my partner of almost four years or I'll be forced to depend on his income which, through no fault of his, is not large enough to support two people.

Melissa @melissabreen.bsky.social · 3d

The Basic Income for the Arts Scheme is €325 a week, similar to what they gave out during the pandemic. This is how much they've deemed one needs in order to live in Ireland. So why is disability benefit only €244? Why are disabled and sick people expected to live so far below the poverty line?

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Mike McGrath-Bryan @mikemcgb.bsky.social · 2d

HSE in child labour shocker!

LimerickLive @limericklive.bsky.social · 2d

HOT AIR: Limerick shop-owners fined for selling vapes to fifteen year old in HSE sting

'If he wants to haggle, I will finalise the matter today', Judge John King warned one defendant THE OWNERS of two vape shops in Limerick city have been prosecuted by the HSE after they were caught selling pineapple-flavoured vapes to a fifteen-year-old in a sting operation. Limerick District ---

www.limerickleader.ie

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Fort Evil Fruit @fortevilfruit.bsky.social · 2d

www.mixcloud.com/eistcork/for... incl. @thelastsound.com @sunkenhum.bsky.social @nyahhrecords.bsky.social @avtvmna.bsky.social

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