Dudley Colley
@thecorpo.bsky.social
Did stuff in The Dudley Corporation. Did a little Screaming Parent. Now a SEABEAST. Does the radio on RTE 2XM of a Friday lunchtime. Any drummers on here?
2 episodes left 'til I pack up my little box and get my carriage clock!
Last week's episode of #ClickClack streaming here, do give it a nice home
www.rte.ie/radio/2xm/cl...
Last week's episode of #ClickClack streaming here, do give it a nice home
www.rte.ie/radio/2xm/cl...
December 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
2 episodes left 'til I pack up my little box and get my carriage clock!
Last week's episode of #ClickClack streaming here, do give it a nice home
www.rte.ie/radio/2xm/cl...
Last week's episode of #ClickClack streaming here, do give it a nice home
www.rte.ie/radio/2xm/cl...
Reposted by Dudley Colley
We will have about 13,000 in 2025. About half will be allowed stay. I don't think 6,500 extra people in a population of 5 million is a threat to "social cohesion". Not being able to afford a home or to see a doctor or not having to wait 3 years for my kid's needs to be assessed is.
High asylum seeker numbers are a threat to ‘social cohesion’, says Jim O’Callaghan
High asylum seeker numbers are a threat to ‘social cohesion’, says Jim O’Callaghan
Minister ‘not setting any numbers’, but says population growth is too high, putting services under pressure
www.irishtimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM
We will have about 13,000 in 2025. About half will be allowed stay. I don't think 6,500 extra people in a population of 5 million is a threat to "social cohesion". Not being able to afford a home or to see a doctor or not having to wait 3 years for my kid's needs to be assessed is.
For always and forever, the time I saw Lord of the Rings in a packed Savoy in Dublin, 2000 people. Super tense bit were Frodo is holding the ring and shit is happening. Couldn't even hear a breath, 'til one lad couldn't take it anymore.
"Release the ring, Frodo! RELEASE THE BLEEDIN' RING!!"
"Release the ring, Frodo! RELEASE THE BLEEDIN' RING!!"
Raising the always fun question: What are your most memorable theater-going experiences?
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
It was hands-down one of the most memorable theater-going experiences I can remember, a collective 30-minute butt-clench/armrest-grab for the final climb. And we knew he lived! Wild.
December 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
For always and forever, the time I saw Lord of the Rings in a packed Savoy in Dublin, 2000 people. Super tense bit were Frodo is holding the ring and shit is happening. Couldn't even hear a breath, 'til one lad couldn't take it anymore.
"Release the ring, Frodo! RELEASE THE BLEEDIN' RING!!"
"Release the ring, Frodo! RELEASE THE BLEEDIN' RING!!"
Reposted by Dudley Colley
Note: Only 18,561 people applied for asylum in 2024. That’s 0.003% of the population. Which means 99.997% of the population are not asylum seekers. Remember this is a “record high”.
Overall immigration to Ireland fell sharply in 2024, with net migration down 25% from last year — but asylum applications hit a record high
jrnl.ie/6899404
jrnl.ie/6899404
Immigration fell significantly last year but asylum applications reached a record high
A sharp fall in Ukrainian arrivals drove down overall immigration, while record asylum claims stretched accommodation and processing capacity.
jrnl.ie
December 11, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Note: Only 18,561 people applied for asylum in 2024. That’s 0.003% of the population. Which means 99.997% of the population are not asylum seekers. Remember this is a “record high”.
Good for them BUT I hope they let us hear what song they would have sent.
NEW: Iceland not to take part in Eurovision - RUV
December 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Good for them BUT I hope they let us hear what song they would have sent.
Our march to oblivion continues. What would you like to hear on the last show? Cogitate on that, whilst listening to the stream of last weeks episode of #ClickClack right here - www.rte.ie/radio/2xm/cl...
#rte #rte2xm #indieradio
#rte #rte2xm #indieradio
December 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Our march to oblivion continues. What would you like to hear on the last show? Cogitate on that, whilst listening to the stream of last weeks episode of #ClickClack right here - www.rte.ie/radio/2xm/cl...
#rte #rte2xm #indieradio
#rte #rte2xm #indieradio
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe... @uplift.ie
Ban the hunting of foxes with packs of dogs on horseback in Ireland
Can you support this campaign to bring in legislation banning the hunting of foxes using packs of dogs and horses?
my.uplift.ie
December 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe... @uplift.ie
I shall be in/on/at the radio in but a moment at 1PM.
Go to 2xm.rte.ie or ask your smart speaker, as politely as possible, to play 2XM.
Many treats instore!
#rte2xm
Go to 2xm.rte.ie or ask your smart speaker, as politely as possible, to play 2XM.
Many treats instore!
#rte2xm
December 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I shall be in/on/at the radio in but a moment at 1PM.
Go to 2xm.rte.ie or ask your smart speaker, as politely as possible, to play 2XM.
Many treats instore!
#rte2xm
Go to 2xm.rte.ie or ask your smart speaker, as politely as possible, to play 2XM.
Many treats instore!
#rte2xm
For your Friday elevensies pleasure, new Melody's Echo Chamber out today, sounds really lovely on first couple of listens!
t.co/zp9Bh3yPt5
t.co/zp9Bh3yPt5
https://melodysechochamber.ffm.to/unclouded
t.co
December 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
For your Friday elevensies pleasure, new Melody's Echo Chamber out today, sounds really lovely on first couple of listens!
t.co/zp9Bh3yPt5
t.co/zp9Bh3yPt5
Indeed, fair dues when it's due etc
I think we MAY gotta hand it to Jennifer Carroll Macneill on this one and this one only.
December 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Indeed, fair dues when it's due etc
Reposted by Dudley Colley
First year selling my art at Christmas without the Other site, where most of my sales came from, as well as losing US orders to new tariffs, so it'll be a tough one - I put huge work into every order, so even if you can't buy, shares help get them in front of eyes. GRMA! www.ciaraioch.com/artprints
December 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
First year selling my art at Christmas without the Other site, where most of my sales came from, as well as losing US orders to new tariffs, so it'll be a tough one - I put huge work into every order, so even if you can't buy, shares help get them in front of eyes. GRMA! www.ciaraioch.com/artprints
Reposted by Dudley Colley
This is a really nice piece in Hot Press about how we're differently to other businesses and why. It'd be great if you could read and share. My perhaps naive hope is that a big business might see it and copy us. It works. #speirgorm www.hotpress.com/lifestyle-sp...
Imbibe Coffee Roasters – proving that a different way of doing business is possible: "There's huge satisfaction in giving" | Hotpress
The founder of Imbibe Coffee Roasters, Gary Grant, explains how they have built a flourishing business selling great coffee, while also supporting an array ...
www.hotpress.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:16 AM
This is a really nice piece in Hot Press about how we're differently to other businesses and why. It'd be great if you could read and share. My perhaps naive hope is that a big business might see it and copy us. It works. #speirgorm www.hotpress.com/lifestyle-sp...
Listen back link for the radio show last Friday, get it while you (sob) can!
www.rte.ie/radio/2xm/cl...
#clickclack #rte2xm
www.rte.ie/radio/2xm/cl...
#clickclack #rte2xm
December 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Listen back link for the radio show last Friday, get it while you (sob) can!
www.rte.ie/radio/2xm/cl...
#clickclack #rte2xm
www.rte.ie/radio/2xm/cl...
#clickclack #rte2xm
My goodness, but this new PLOSIVS LP is a total winner, nab it for the Christmas!
Think is my fave right now
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFqL...
Think is my fave right now
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFqL...
Storm Machine
YouTube video by PLOSIVS - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
My goodness, but this new PLOSIVS LP is a total winner, nab it for the Christmas!
Think is my fave right now
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFqL...
Think is my fave right now
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFqL...
Introduce yourself with 6 concerts you've been to:
Queen
My Bloody Valentine
Drive Like Jehu
Osees
Elder
Yes, I do like the big guitars
Queen
My Bloody Valentine
Drive Like Jehu
Osees
Elder
Yes, I do like the big guitars
Introduce yourself with 6 concerts you've been to :
Swans
Therapy?
Nadja
Gilla Band
Bob Mould
Lankum
Swans
Therapy?
Nadja
Gilla Band
Bob Mould
Lankum
Introduce yourself with 6 concerts you've been to :
The Cure
Depeche mode
Manic street preachers
Ennio morricone
Jack L
Blondie
The Cure
Depeche mode
Manic street preachers
Ennio morricone
Jack L
Blondie
November 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Introduce yourself with 6 concerts you've been to:
Queen
My Bloody Valentine
Drive Like Jehu
Osees
Elder
Yes, I do like the big guitars
Queen
My Bloody Valentine
Drive Like Jehu
Osees
Elder
Yes, I do like the big guitars
News from Planet Zombie, by The Notwist
11 track album
thenotwist.bandcamp.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
For your Monday morning rock-mute
Right, the countdown begins, I guess. 6 episodes of Click Clack left! Stream today's episode at www.rte.ie/radio/2xm/cl...
#rte #rte2xm
#rte #rte2xm
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 AM
For your Monday morning rock-mute
Reposted by Dudley Colley
“It’s been part of my life for 18 years. I’m sad to see it go.”
Broadcaster John Kenny reflects on the final days of RTÉ 2XM — and the listeners and artists it championed.
jrnl.ie/6882174
Broadcaster John Kenny reflects on the final days of RTÉ 2XM — and the listeners and artists it championed.
jrnl.ie/6882174
‘For those who tuned in, it mattered’: Veteran broadcaster John Kenny reflects on 2XM closure
The digital music station is set to be shut down at the end of the year.
jrnl.ie
November 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“It’s been part of my life for 18 years. I’m sad to see it go.”
Broadcaster John Kenny reflects on the final days of RTÉ 2XM — and the listeners and artists it championed.
jrnl.ie/6882174
Broadcaster John Kenny reflects on the final days of RTÉ 2XM — and the listeners and artists it championed.
jrnl.ie/6882174
Right, the countdown begins, I guess. 6 episodes of Click Clack left! Stream today's episode at www.rte.ie/radio/2xm/cl...
#rte #rte2xm
#rte #rte2xm
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Right, the countdown begins, I guess. 6 episodes of Click Clack left! Stream today's episode at www.rte.ie/radio/2xm/cl...
#rte #rte2xm
#rte #rte2xm
Reposted by Dudley Colley
Awful news… Only started listening to (and loving!) 2XM’s Click Clack several months ago, and was sooo impressed by its wonderfully curated playlists and news on local gigs (went to BIG BRAVE at Whelan’s after hearing them on the show).
Legacy media continues to collapse. Support independent doers!
Legacy media continues to collapse. Support independent doers!
Sad to say, it eked out it's notice as long as possible but RTE have decided @rte2xm is finally to shut up shop. Last day will be Dec 31. Will get in as many Click Clacks as possible before then, do tune in, and gimme a show elsewhere!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOaj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOaj...
The End of Radio
YouTube video by Shellac - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Awful news… Only started listening to (and loving!) 2XM’s Click Clack several months ago, and was sooo impressed by its wonderfully curated playlists and news on local gigs (went to BIG BRAVE at Whelan’s after hearing them on the show).
Legacy media continues to collapse. Support independent doers!
Legacy media continues to collapse. Support independent doers!
Reposted by Dudley Colley
Sorry to hear this - people put a load of work into their shows on RTE's digital stations! I hosted a show, Sweet Oblivion, on 2XM from 2009 till around 2011 (?). (When I started it was unpaid work if I remember correctly!)
So, it's been officially announced: after 19 years on the online airwaves, RTÉ is to close four of its five digital radio stations, including 2XM, on New Year's Eve.
Thread follows...
#spéirghorm #ireland
Thread follows...
#spéirghorm #ireland
November 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Sorry to hear this - people put a load of work into their shows on RTE's digital stations! I hosted a show, Sweet Oblivion, on 2XM from 2009 till around 2011 (?). (When I started it was unpaid work if I remember correctly!)
Eloquently put, especially the end point. Support local things, because bit by bit it's all getting taken away.
So, it's been officially announced: after 19 years on the online airwaves, RTÉ is to close four of its five digital radio stations, including 2XM, on New Year's Eve.
Thread follows...
#spéirghorm #ireland
Thread follows...
#spéirghorm #ireland
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Eloquently put, especially the end point. Support local things, because bit by bit it's all getting taken away.
Reposted by Dudley Colley
So, it's been officially announced: after 19 years on the online airwaves, RTÉ is to close four of its five digital radio stations, including 2XM, on New Year's Eve.
Thread follows...
#spéirghorm #ireland
Thread follows...
#spéirghorm #ireland
November 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
So, it's been officially announced: after 19 years on the online airwaves, RTÉ is to close four of its five digital radio stations, including 2XM, on New Year's Eve.
Thread follows...
#spéirghorm #ireland
Thread follows...
#spéirghorm #ireland
Sad to say, it eked out it's notice as long as possible but RTE have decided @rte2xm is finally to shut up shop. Last day will be Dec 31. Will get in as many Click Clacks as possible before then, do tune in, and gimme a show elsewhere!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOaj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOaj...
The End of Radio
YouTube video by Shellac - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Sad to say, it eked out it's notice as long as possible but RTE have decided @rte2xm is finally to shut up shop. Last day will be Dec 31. Will get in as many Click Clacks as possible before then, do tune in, and gimme a show elsewhere!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOaj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOaj...
Just bought tickets to a gig not knowing what it is. But if it is what it might be... OMG
November 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Just bought tickets to a gig not knowing what it is. But if it is what it might be... OMG