@robertpurfield.bsky.social
Trade Union official for SIPTU in the Arts and Culture Sector. Spends spare time keeping order on the GAA field. All views my own
This isn't anything other than a policy choice at this stage
16,734 people were living in emergency accommodation in December 2025, including 5,188 children 📉
While any reduction in homelessness is welcome, it must be sustained, continuous and on a larger scale. There are serious concerns that numbers are set to rise again in the coming months.
#Spéirgorm
While any reduction in homelessness is welcome, it must be sustained, continuous and on a larger scale. There are serious concerns that numbers are set to rise again in the coming months.
#Spéirgorm
January 30, 2026 at 11:33 PM
This isn't anything other than a policy choice at this stage
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358 806 signatures for the full suspension of the EU-Israel association, more than 1/3 of what is needed and 4 of the 7 countries needed over 100%.
tinyurl.com/mv8fzdhu
☑️Belgium 103%
☑️Finland 100.5%
☑️France 296%
Ireland 58.7%
Italy 79.8%
Netherlands 31%
Poland 51.4%
☑️Spain 111.9%
Sweden 81.6%
tinyurl.com/mv8fzdhu
☑️Belgium 103%
☑️Finland 100.5%
☑️France 296%
Ireland 58.7%
Italy 79.8%
Netherlands 31%
Poland 51.4%
☑️Spain 111.9%
Sweden 81.6%
January 24, 2026 at 1:35 PM
358 806 signatures for the full suspension of the EU-Israel association, more than 1/3 of what is needed and 4 of the 7 countries needed over 100%.
tinyurl.com/mv8fzdhu
☑️Belgium 103%
☑️Finland 100.5%
☑️France 296%
Ireland 58.7%
Italy 79.8%
Netherlands 31%
Poland 51.4%
☑️Spain 111.9%
Sweden 81.6%
tinyurl.com/mv8fzdhu
☑️Belgium 103%
☑️Finland 100.5%
☑️France 296%
Ireland 58.7%
Italy 79.8%
Netherlands 31%
Poland 51.4%
☑️Spain 111.9%
Sweden 81.6%
Croker bound to watch the Royals. Year 36 at Meath matches begins
January 24, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Croker bound to watch the Royals. Year 36 at Meath matches begins
It's not that hard to say no
January 19, 2026 at 9:54 AM
It's not that hard to say no
The streets don't forget
January 8, 2026 at 7:10 PM
The streets don't forget
Gralton’s Hall: The rebirth of an important ‘den of iniquity’ in Co Leitrim
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
Gralton’s Hall: The rebirth of an important ‘den of iniquity’ in Co Leitrim
Built in 1921, it was a place of great reverie, dance, debate and music. It was also a target of the Catholic Church
www.irishtimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Gralton’s Hall: The rebirth of an important ‘den of iniquity’ in Co Leitrim
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
I've seen this doing the rounds in various guises ok other platforms. I've visions of the "loyal but dangerous" brigade sitting in silence because they're all afraid to ring someone or call to someone first!
January 1, 2026 at 11:35 AM
I've seen this doing the rounds in various guises ok other platforms. I've visions of the "loyal but dangerous" brigade sitting in silence because they're all afraid to ring someone or call to someone first!
Gave blood this morning. 50 minutes from walking into the hall to sitting back in the car. If you can give blood do, its straightforward and there is always a demand for it. #speirgorm
December 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Gave blood this morning. 50 minutes from walking into the hall to sitting back in the car. If you can give blood do, its straightforward and there is always a demand for it. #speirgorm
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Gen Z men are the most pro-union generation yet, and the reason is simple: unions help workers build real financial stability.
Higher wages, better benefits, and a voice on the job matter, especially in an economy where costs keep rising and job security feels out of reach.
https://seiu.co/4jvSKcN
Higher wages, better benefits, and a voice on the job matter, especially in an economy where costs keep rising and job security feels out of reach.
https://seiu.co/4jvSKcN
Why Gen Z Men Are the Most Pro-Union Generation in History: Unions Build Stable Finances
Gen Z men support unions more strongly than any other group, both today and when older generations were their age. Looking at the gains from union membership for young men, it’s easy to understand why...
seiu.co
December 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Gen Z men are the most pro-union generation yet, and the reason is simple: unions help workers build real financial stability.
Higher wages, better benefits, and a voice on the job matter, especially in an economy where costs keep rising and job security feels out of reach.
https://seiu.co/4jvSKcN
Higher wages, better benefits, and a voice on the job matter, especially in an economy where costs keep rising and job security feels out of reach.
https://seiu.co/4jvSKcN
Went for a walk earlier on Gormanston beach. The East wind added to the freshness #speirgorm
December 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Went for a walk earlier on Gormanston beach. The East wind added to the freshness #speirgorm
Rosser has excelled himself this week www.e-pages.dk/irishtimes/5...
Elf went missing and Sorcha’s old man went loop-the-focking-loop. He actually rang the Gords
Sorcha’s old dear has a scream on her like Wayne Bornes’s whistle. Sorcha’s old man is like, “What in the name of God?” and we all rush into the living room – we’re talking me, Sorcha and, like I said...
www.e-pages.dk
December 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Rosser has excelled himself this week www.e-pages.dk/irishtimes/5...
An element of telling us what we already know here. The VAT cut benefits the big companies more also.
Vat cut for hospitality will not lead to cheaper prices, says Fiscal Council study
www.independent.ie/business/vat...
Vat cut for hospitality will not lead to cheaper prices, says Fiscal Council study
www.independent.ie/business/vat...
Vat cut for hospitality will not lead to cheaper prices, says Fiscal Council study
The cut in Vat rates for the hospitality sector next July is not likely to result in a reduction in prices for consumers, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has warned.
www.independent.ie
December 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
An element of telling us what we already know here. The VAT cut benefits the big companies more also.
Vat cut for hospitality will not lead to cheaper prices, says Fiscal Council study
www.independent.ie/business/vat...
Vat cut for hospitality will not lead to cheaper prices, says Fiscal Council study
www.independent.ie/business/vat...
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"Ireland's 1994 Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan has said he plans to hand back his trophy in support of last year's winner Nemo, who is returning the 2024 trophy in protest over Israel's continued participation." #Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Irish Eurovision winner McGettigan to return trophy
Ireland's 1994 Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan has said he plans to hand back his trophy in support of last year's winner Nemo, who is returning the 2024 trophy in protest over Israel's continued...
www.rte.ie
December 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Have to agree with this. A lot of people I know badly affected by social media are long past childhood.
It’s very funny to me that countries are trying to pass laws banning teens from social media until they’re older and can “handle it” as if the last decade hasn’t been about watching rich middle aged men nuke their brains on Twitter and then run the USA via shitpost.
Dude. Yes. Alito and Thomas are of course the standout examples, but all of the Republican justices have tells in their writing and their questioning indicating that they are, to varying degrees, marinating their brains in dumb bitch juice
December 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Have to agree with this. A lot of people I know badly affected by social media are long past childhood.
Today is international day of Persons with disabilities proud to stand in aupport with Purple Lights founder Gary Kearney and @irishequity.bsky.social executive members in support of this #purplelights25
December 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Today is international day of Persons with disabilities proud to stand in aupport with Purple Lights founder Gary Kearney and @irishequity.bsky.social executive members in support of this #purplelights25
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no contract? NO COFFEE 🗣️ don’t cross a picket line while we’re on ULP strike, and DON’T BUY STARBUCKS at all while our union is still out here! #NoContractNoCoffee
December 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
no contract? NO COFFEE 🗣️ don’t cross a picket line while we’re on ULP strike, and DON’T BUY STARBUCKS at all while our union is still out here! #NoContractNoCoffee
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In black & white Irelands housing policy
Structural violence & vandalism at its worst
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
Structural violence & vandalism at its worst
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
November 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
In black & white Irelands housing policy
Structural violence & vandalism at its worst
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
Structural violence & vandalism at its worst
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
It's the time of year where the head says ya need to move but the body says full hibernation
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It's the time of year where the head says ya need to move but the body says full hibernation
That Ireland South Africa game was so long there's kids been born and turned 1 during it
November 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
That Ireland South Africa game was so long there's kids been born and turned 1 during it
Breaking out the thermal socks. Winter is truly here
November 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Breaking out the thermal socks. Winter is truly here
Ah the aul "shut me down" nonsense while being quoted in national media, repeatedly.
Tánaiste Simon Harris has said Labour TD Conor Sheehan calling him a populist is an attempt from the left to “caricature” him and “shut me down”. jrnl.ie/6875778
Simon Harris says the left are ‘trying to caricature me’ on migration
Labour TD Conor Sheehan said he believes the Tánaiste is ‘quite populist’.
jrnl.ie
November 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Ah the aul "shut me down" nonsense while being quoted in national media, repeatedly.
Simon Harris is deliberately spreading disinformation on immigration
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Fintan O’Toole: Simon Harris is deliberately spreading disinformation on immigration
For Fine Gael, the small number awaiting deportation is proof inward migration has become ‘too high’
www.irishtimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Simon Harris is deliberately spreading disinformation on immigration
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
It's not a crisis at this stage, it's a conscious decision
Ireland’s housing crisis to last another 15 years, Department of Finance predicts
Ireland’s housing crisis to last another 15 years, Department of Finance predicts
Estimate of future demand based on current demographic trends
www.irishtimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
It's not a crisis at this stage, it's a conscious decision