Tom Byrne
@tombyr.bsky.social
Irish. Carlovian. Historian (now very much intermittent). Scribbles and witters. Possibly the other way around. Coffee powered.
History, news, photos, books and writing. Fascinated by the world in general really.
History, news, photos, books and writing. Fascinated by the world in general really.
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It might be movie time! 😀🎥
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November 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Today is St. Martin's Day, Old Halloween! 🍂
Marking the end of harvest/start of winter, it is a liminal time for bonfires, lantern processions, feasts and wine.
Welsh folklore tells us to watch out for eerie omens: owls hoot, meteors fall & the Cŵn Annwn (spectral hounds) roam.
Marking the end of harvest/start of winter, it is a liminal time for bonfires, lantern processions, feasts and wine.
Welsh folklore tells us to watch out for eerie omens: owls hoot, meteors fall & the Cŵn Annwn (spectral hounds) roam.
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Today is St. Martin's Day, Old Halloween! 🍂
Marking the end of harvest/start of winter, it is a liminal time for bonfires, lantern processions, feasts and wine.
Welsh folklore tells us to watch out for eerie omens: owls hoot, meteors fall & the Cŵn Annwn (spectral hounds) roam.
Marking the end of harvest/start of winter, it is a liminal time for bonfires, lantern processions, feasts and wine.
Welsh folklore tells us to watch out for eerie omens: owls hoot, meteors fall & the Cŵn Annwn (spectral hounds) roam.
Wordle 1,604 5/6
Not quite in one! 😀
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November 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Wordle 1,603 3/6
A bit further up! 😁
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November 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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A bit further up! 😁
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Wordle 1,601 2/6
Not two bad! 🤣
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November 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Wordle 1,601 2/6
Not two bad! 🤣
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November's full moon, known as the "Beaver Moon", pictured above Mexico City, Paris, Rome and Fort-de-France on the French overseas island of Martinique
📷 Yuri Cortez
📷 Thibaud Moritz
📷 Alberto Pizzoli
📷 Loic Venance
📷 Yuri Cortez
📷 Thibaud Moritz
📷 Alberto Pizzoli
📷 Loic Venance
November 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM
November's full moon, known as the "Beaver Moon", pictured above Mexico City, Paris, Rome and Fort-de-France on the French overseas island of Martinique
📷 Yuri Cortez
📷 Thibaud Moritz
📷 Alberto Pizzoli
📷 Loic Venance
📷 Yuri Cortez
📷 Thibaud Moritz
📷 Alberto Pizzoli
📷 Loic Venance
A "detailed analysis of Camden’s original manuscript released by the British Library in 2023 has revealed that key sections were rewritten after Elizabeth’s death to make them more favorable to her successor".
wapo.st/4oqWM7Q
wapo.st/4oqWM7Q
Opinion | The real truth about the Tudor succession comes to light. Literally.
The transition to the Stuart dynasty after Elizabeth I’s death was neither smooth nor peaceful.
wapo.st
November 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
A "detailed analysis of Camden’s original manuscript released by the British Library in 2023 has revealed that key sections were rewritten after Elizabeth’s death to make them more favorable to her successor".
wapo.st/4oqWM7Q
wapo.st/4oqWM7Q
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Something lovely to distract us for a minute from the ugly
November 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Something lovely to distract us for a minute from the ugly
And what a speech it was.....well worth a watch!
Former President Barack Obama on Saturday sounded off against President Donald Trump in a speech endorsing a candidate.
'I did warn you all': Obama tells voters to 'run the tape' in passionate anti-Trump speech
Former President Barack Obama on Saturday sounded off against President Donald Trump in a speech endorsing a candidate.Obama over the weekend gave a passionate speech in an effort to boost Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger. As part of that lecture, Obama gave the audience an, I t...
bit.ly
November 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
And what a speech it was.....well worth a watch!
Wordle 1,594 3/6
Turned out well!! 🤣🤣🤣
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October 30, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Turned out well!! 🤣🤣🤣
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The home of the O'Donovan family is being used as a polling station in Coolmoyne, Co Tipperary. Around 250 people are eligible to vote at the house and after they cast their ballot, they will be treated to a cup of tea, a slice of apple or rhubarb tart, or a scone | More: rte.ie/b/1540324
October 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The home of the O'Donovan family is being used as a polling station in Coolmoyne, Co Tipperary. Around 250 people are eligible to vote at the house and after they cast their ballot, they will be treated to a cup of tea, a slice of apple or rhubarb tart, or a scone | More: rte.ie/b/1540324
They don't have a vote, but always fun to see the canine contingent out and about! #PresidentialElection #Ireland
www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
Dogs at polling stations: Share your snaps as Ireland’s presidential election takes place
The people of Ireland have been urged to use their voice by casting a vote in today’s presidential election – but here at the Irish Independent, we are calling on Madraí na hÉireann to do likewise!
www.independent.ie
October 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
They don't have a vote, but always fun to see the canine contingent out and about! #PresidentialElection #Ireland
www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
Wordle 1,586 4/6
This is the real deal and not in anyway related to the answer! 🤣🤣🤣
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October 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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This is the real deal and not in anyway related to the answer! 🤣🤣🤣
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Reposted by Tom Byrne
Due to popular demand the "Words on the Wave" exhibition will extend it's run until Monday 27th Oct. Don't miss your last chance to see these unique early medieval treasures at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare St.
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
Words on the Wave: Ireland and St. Gallen in Early Medieval Europe | Archaeology | National Museum of Ireland
Discover how science, art, archaeology and the study of script help reveal the links between Ireland and Europe
www.museum.ie
October 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Due to popular demand the "Words on the Wave" exhibition will extend it's run until Monday 27th Oct. Don't miss your last chance to see these unique early medieval treasures at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare St.
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
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A record 2.6 million earthen lamps were lit on October 19 in the Indian temple town of Ayodhya, which Hindus believe is the birthplace of Lord Rama, ahead of Diwali. The event marked the celebrations a day before Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, kicks in.
October 20, 2025 at 5:19 AM
A record 2.6 million earthen lamps were lit on October 19 in the Indian temple town of Ayodhya, which Hindus believe is the birthplace of Lord Rama, ahead of Diwali. The event marked the celebrations a day before Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, kicks in.
Reposted by Tom Byrne
With their press badges confiscated Pentagon reporters will have to break stories the old-fashioned way, being accidentally added to Pete Hegseth’s Signal chats.
“The Defense Department has confiscated the badges of the Pentagon reporters from virtually every major media organization in America,” the Pentagon Press Association said
October 16, 2025 at 2:13 AM
With their press badges confiscated Pentagon reporters will have to break stories the old-fashioned way, being accidentally added to Pete Hegseth’s Signal chats.
The long shadow of the forbidden fruit #AHistoryOfChristianityInOnePicture 🤣🍎
October 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The long shadow of the forbidden fruit #AHistoryOfChristianityInOnePicture 🤣🍎
Spotted this ad for the sale of the library, including the books, manuscripts and scientific instruments, of mathematician James Stirling (1692-1770).
An unusual collection, just in case anyone has an expanse of empty shelves and a bountiful supply of coin! #History
An unusual collection, just in case anyone has an expanse of empty shelves and a bountiful supply of coin! #History
October 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Spotted this ad for the sale of the library, including the books, manuscripts and scientific instruments, of mathematician James Stirling (1692-1770).
An unusual collection, just in case anyone has an expanse of empty shelves and a bountiful supply of coin! #History
An unusual collection, just in case anyone has an expanse of empty shelves and a bountiful supply of coin! #History
Wordle 1,580 5/6
I nearly came to a sharp end with this one! 😁
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October 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Join us as our new Poet in Residence 2025-2027 🖌
We are looking for our third Poet in Residence at Poetry Ireland as we move back home to No. 11 Parnell Square.
For more details on the role and how to apply visit www.poetryireland.ie/education/ne...
Supported by @brinkerhoffpoetry.bsky.social
We are looking for our third Poet in Residence at Poetry Ireland as we move back home to No. 11 Parnell Square.
For more details on the role and how to apply visit www.poetryireland.ie/education/ne...
Supported by @brinkerhoffpoetry.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Join us as our new Poet in Residence 2025-2027 🖌
We are looking for our third Poet in Residence at Poetry Ireland as we move back home to No. 11 Parnell Square.
For more details on the role and how to apply visit www.poetryireland.ie/education/ne...
Supported by @brinkerhoffpoetry.bsky.social
We are looking for our third Poet in Residence at Poetry Ireland as we move back home to No. 11 Parnell Square.
For more details on the role and how to apply visit www.poetryireland.ie/education/ne...
Supported by @brinkerhoffpoetry.bsky.social
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This is an island nation of just ovet 550k.
The square footage of Cape Verde would fit in the former Soviet Union 5,554 times.
It's the 2nd smallest nation to qualify for the #WorldCup after Iceland did it a few years ago.
If you love underdogs, this is your 2026 World Cup team.
The square footage of Cape Verde would fit in the former Soviet Union 5,554 times.
It's the 2nd smallest nation to qualify for the #WorldCup after Iceland did it a few years ago.
If you love underdogs, this is your 2026 World Cup team.
Cape Verde seal historic debut place at World Cup 2026 and deny Cameroon!
Cape Verde seal historic debut place at World Cup 2026 and deny Cameroon
Cape Verde will become the second smallest nation to ever play at a men’s World Cup after a 3-0 home win over Eswatini sealed their place
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
This is an island nation of just ovet 550k.
The square footage of Cape Verde would fit in the former Soviet Union 5,554 times.
It's the 2nd smallest nation to qualify for the #WorldCup after Iceland did it a few years ago.
If you love underdogs, this is your 2026 World Cup team.
The square footage of Cape Verde would fit in the former Soviet Union 5,554 times.
It's the 2nd smallest nation to qualify for the #WorldCup after Iceland did it a few years ago.
If you love underdogs, this is your 2026 World Cup team.
Reposted by Tom Byrne
Sunset in Cape Verde and big celebration through the night
October 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Sunset in Cape Verde and big celebration through the night
Reposted by Tom Byrne
Ireland are in the horrors, but one Irishman is set to play at World Cup 2026
Shamrock Rovers star Pico Lopes is one win away from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with Cape Verde
Shamrock Rovers star Pico Lopes is one win away from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with Cape Verde
Ireland are in the horrors, but one Irishman is set to play at World Cup 2026
Shamrock Rovers star Pico Lopes is one win away from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with Cape Verde
www.irishmirror.ie
September 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Ireland are in the horrors, but one Irishman is set to play at World Cup 2026
Shamrock Rovers star Pico Lopes is one win away from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with Cape Verde
Shamrock Rovers star Pico Lopes is one win away from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with Cape Verde