Mícheál de Brún
@thriftonaut.bsky.social
Charity shops, puns and Dad jokes. West-Cork-ish based. Interests; records, history, film and Vintage kitchenalia.
I’ve left behind my family, my friends-everything. The only thing for me is this-the battlefield.
I’ve left behind my family, my friends-everything. The only thing for me is this-the battlefield.
In all seriousness Declan Flynn, RIP.
The Dáil has heard a suggestion that Dublin Airport be named after the former Taoiseach Sean Lemass.
Any counteroffers?
Any counteroffers?
November 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
In all seriousness Declan Flynn, RIP.
Don’t you know the hero can’t die until the last reel? RIP
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Don’t you know the hero can’t die until the last reel? RIP
Geansaí bán dearg
Déanann fearg
Déanann fearg
Maga is in meltdown over a preppy pink sweater for men. So, what exactly is the problem? | Ellie Violet Bramley
Maga is in meltdown over a preppy pink sweater for men. So, what exactly is the problem? | Ellie Violet Bramley
The outrage a J Crew jumper has provoked shows that the US right’s sense of masculinity is far more fragile than it would care to admit, says freelance writer Ellie Violet Bramley
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Geansaí bán dearg
Déanann fearg
Déanann fearg
Chances of a white Christmas have been greatly reduced…
November 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Chances of a white Christmas have been greatly reduced…
Ghost Rider motorcycle hero
Hey baby, baby, baby he's a-screamin' the truth
America, America is killin' its youth
Hey baby, baby, baby he's a-screamin' away
America, America is killin' its youth
America, America is killin' its youth
Hey baby, baby, baby he's a-screamin' the truth
America, America is killin' its youth
Hey baby, baby, baby he's a-screamin' away
America, America is killin' its youth
America, America is killin' its youth
November 23, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Ghost Rider motorcycle hero
Hey baby, baby, baby he's a-screamin' the truth
America, America is killin' its youth
Hey baby, baby, baby he's a-screamin' away
America, America is killin' its youth
America, America is killin' its youth
Hey baby, baby, baby he's a-screamin' the truth
America, America is killin' its youth
Hey baby, baby, baby he's a-screamin' away
America, America is killin' its youth
America, America is killin' its youth
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A very good boy! 🐾🐕😍
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
November 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
A very good boy! 🐾🐕😍
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
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Times are hard but at least I have enough for a pint.
November 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Times are hard but at least I have enough for a pint.
Today’s solo find. I know they’re electronically enhanced to stereo but I’m still v pleased. Billy is scarce enough in #CharityShop these days. #Vinyl
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Today’s solo find. I know they’re electronically enhanced to stereo but I’m still v pleased. Billy is scarce enough in #CharityShop these days. #Vinyl
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Does anyone here, preferably an artist, use an Epson EcoTank printer?
November 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Does anyone here, preferably an artist, use an Epson EcoTank printer?
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🌟 NEW POST 🌟
22 January 1972
Barleycorn - 'The Men Behind The Wire': Troubles at mill irishnumberones.com/2025/11/20/b...
22 January 1972
Barleycorn - 'The Men Behind The Wire': Troubles at mill irishnumberones.com/2025/11/20/b...
Barleycorn – ‘The Men Behind The Wire’
22 January 1972 This chart-topping original of ‘The Men Behind The Wire’ has a spoken-word introduction: On Monday the ninth of August 1971 at 4:30 a.m., Irish men from all over the six…
irishnumberones.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:19 AM
🌟 NEW POST 🌟
22 January 1972
Barleycorn - 'The Men Behind The Wire': Troubles at mill irishnumberones.com/2025/11/20/b...
22 January 1972
Barleycorn - 'The Men Behind The Wire': Troubles at mill irishnumberones.com/2025/11/20/b...
New neighbours called over to introduce themselves to Ulfrick.
November 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
New neighbours called over to introduce themselves to Ulfrick.
Am I the first recipient? Nice Birra heft to it. #VinylSanta
November 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Am I the first recipient? Nice Birra heft to it. #VinylSanta
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Roses are red
The stupidity of folk you can’t underestimate though
The stupidity of folk you can’t underestimate though
November 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Roses are red
The stupidity of folk you can’t underestimate though
The stupidity of folk you can’t underestimate though
Time to upgrade your mangers, you’ll need cattle, a donkey and a Bear.
November 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Time to upgrade your mangers, you’ll need cattle, a donkey and a Bear.
I felt it had more of a Johnstown Monster feel.
Ryan Coogler knows ball … specifically, leprechauns who play ball. The director said he watched ‘The Luck of the Irish,’ the Disney Channel Original Movie, ‘like crazy’ growing up — and credits it as an inspiration for Remmick in ‘Sinners.’
Ryan Coogler Says The Luck of the Irish Influenced Sinners
Ryan Coogler knows ball … specifically, leprechauns who play ball. The director said he watched ‘The Luck of the Irish,’ the Disney Channel Original Movie, ‘like crazy’ growing up — and credits it as an inspiration for Remmick in ‘Sinners.’
www.vulture.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I felt it had more of a Johnstown Monster feel.
Going to make up a tragic back story to this.
November 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Going to make up a tragic back story to this.
Welcome to the world all the newborns named Troy! #Speirgorm #Speirghorm
November 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Welcome to the world all the newborns named Troy! #Speirgorm #Speirghorm
Ireland have won but these folk have lost.
November 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Ireland have won but these folk have lost.
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Making some Xmas decorations
November 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Making some Xmas decorations
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We went to Art Source in the RDS today, the annual fair of contemporary artist in Ireland. Every year, I keep out an eye for the reception of medieval Irish cultural heritage by contemporary artists. This year, the first prize undisputedly goes to Ken Bolger (Ballyferriter) www.sleepinggiant.ie.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We went to Art Source in the RDS today, the annual fair of contemporary artist in Ireland. Every year, I keep out an eye for the reception of medieval Irish cultural heritage by contemporary artists. This year, the first prize undisputedly goes to Ken Bolger (Ballyferriter) www.sleepinggiant.ie.
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They finally landed around 7 this morning. The marital and relationship breakup toll is currently at 53 but that number is expected to rise throughout the day.
Spare a thought for those poor souls on the Irish Ferries MV Ulysses tonight, still circling around the Irish Sea near Holyhead after leaving Dublin just after dawn this morning.
November 15, 2025 at 11:54 AM
They finally landed around 7 this morning. The marital and relationship breakup toll is currently at 53 but that number is expected to rise throughout the day.
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Fascinating world of ancient #glass ! A small-scale but colourful mosaic glass inlay depicting an Ibis. This inlay, originating from a workshop in Roman-era Egypt, was discovered in Tawern, near Trier, Germany.
The ibis was considered a sacred animal of Thoth, the Egyptian deity...🧵1/2
📷 me
🏺
The ibis was considered a sacred animal of Thoth, the Egyptian deity...🧵1/2
📷 me
🏺
November 15, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Fascinating world of ancient #glass ! A small-scale but colourful mosaic glass inlay depicting an Ibis. This inlay, originating from a workshop in Roman-era Egypt, was discovered in Tawern, near Trier, Germany.
The ibis was considered a sacred animal of Thoth, the Egyptian deity...🧵1/2
📷 me
🏺
The ibis was considered a sacred animal of Thoth, the Egyptian deity...🧵1/2
📷 me
🏺
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Heading to Paris unexpectedly next week, never been before and will have nearly a day to myself; any must-do ideas - beer, food, sights? Conference is near the Pompidou Centre, but staying in Montmartre.
Child says I should hit the catacombs, but open to other suggestions…
Child says I should hit the catacombs, but open to other suggestions…
a cat wearing a red beret says bonjour
Alt: a cat wearing a red beret says ‘bonjour’
media.tenor.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Heading to Paris unexpectedly next week, never been before and will have nearly a day to myself; any must-do ideas - beer, food, sights? Conference is near the Pompidou Centre, but staying in Montmartre.
Child says I should hit the catacombs, but open to other suggestions…
Child says I should hit the catacombs, but open to other suggestions…
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Spare a thought for those poor souls on the Irish Ferries MV Ulysses tonight, still circling around the Irish Sea near Holyhead after leaving Dublin just after dawn this morning.
November 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Spare a thought for those poor souls on the Irish Ferries MV Ulysses tonight, still circling around the Irish Sea near Holyhead after leaving Dublin just after dawn this morning.