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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · 7d

“I would be happy to take the Locust concept entirely to Ireland,” he says. “Or a smaller thing, a little concept, out in Howth ... or Kinsale,” he adds dreamily.

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Irish chef’s restaurant ranked 20th in North America’s Best Restaurants list

Dubliner Trevor Moran, Noma veteran and owner of Nashville-based Locust, hints at expanding his dining concept back in Ireland

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · 12d

The people who ask all the questions on Vinted are never the people who buy your stuff on Vinted.

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · 12d

Delighted to find this fab Belfast fudge in Aldi.

Pack of Salted Caramel Melting Pot fudge

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · 15d

‘Those living in the North’s six counties are silenced in the [presidential] election. Their continuing exclusion reduces them to nominal citizens.’
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Justine McCarthy: If Northerners had a vote, Catherine Connolly would be our next president

Northerners have a vested interest in an election portrayed as seminal for the abolition of partition. But they don’t have a vote

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · 15d

Gaeltacht bookings, aka fastest finger first events, during the working day – not fun.

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · 21d

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · 21d

How Irish restaurants are changing to stay afloat: ‘Less people are going out. Thursday is the new Friday’

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How Irish restaurants are changing to stay afloat: ‘Less people are going out. Thursday is the new Friday’

Rising food costs, challenging wages, and expensive leases – restaurants are facing a perfect storm. Can they thrive or simply survive

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · 21d

🤯 Netanyahu’s ‘super-Sparta’ vision met with anger in Israel

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Netanyahu’s ‘super-Sparta’ vision met with anger in Israel

Tel Aviv stock exchange plummets and shekel falls sharply against foreign currencies

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · 23d

This aspect is just so tragically poignant: ‘His disappearance was not noticed until last month, when officials from the Department of Social Protection made checks on a social welfare payment related to him and were unable to determine his location.’
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Gardaí expect arrest after remains of Daniel Aruebose found in north Dublin field

Boy (3½) believed to have died four years ago but alarm was not raised until last month

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · 26d

That ad where the mum is expected to remember everything and to smile her way through it … they didn’t film it in my house.

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · 28d

Miriam Margolyes: ‘What do these Israelis think that their actions are doing? They’re making the hatred last forever and ever.’

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Miriam Margolyes: ‘I can do naughty stories... but I’m more than just a potty mouth’

The British veteran of stage and screen on visiting Ireland, speaking out against Israel and being known for more than her ‘naughty stories’

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · 28d

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The Perilous Path to Escape Gaza City

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · 28d

One of us is all sorted for our autumn/winter 25 colour palette.

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · Sep 7

We’re at the “this matter has been well aired” stage of the presidential election – always a risky spot.

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · Aug 29

The wealth-work paradox: why having more leads to working more

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The wealth-work paradox: why having more leads to working more

Economist John Maynard Keynes predicted we’d be working 15 hours a week by 2030; there’s no chance of that now

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · Aug 28

Just looking at another shelf of sleep items that don’t work for me.

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · Aug 24

Good times.

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · Aug 23

Is the UK absurd enough to arrest Sally Rooney at Heathrow?

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Is the UK absurd enough to arrest Sally Rooney at Heathrow?

Something has gone badly wrong when, according to UK law, the author is deemed a ‘supporter of terror’

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · Aug 21

The bit at the end here about legal advice is very interesting (to those of us in the zone).

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Leaving Cert results: Will 2025 students be badly disadvantaged by grade deflation?

Some 28% of CAO applicants this year are deferral students who received ‘bumper’ grades

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · Aug 15

Entrenched views remain barrier to a proper discussion about Irish unity

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Diarmaid Ferriter: Entrenched views remain barrier to real discussion about Irish unity

Much has changed since partition ‘marooned’ Northern nationalists, but much has stayed the same

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · Jul 30

Is it possible to sweep a patio while staring at your phone? Theory currently being tested here.

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · Jul 27

Sorry, Sabina.

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · Jul 27

Sabrina Brennan’s book sounds like it would be really helpful for the family members of dementia patients. So much of what she said rang true for me. sabinabrennan.ie/still-me/

Still Me - Dr Sabina Brennan | Psychologist And Neuroscientist

out 17th July 2025 – Available to pre-order Now still me Still Me reframes the job of caring for someone with dementia as a partnership. Both you and your loved one deserve respect, support and the la...

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · Jul 27

The author on Brendan O’Connor talking about interacting with dementia patients is saying such useful things. Would recommend listening back if you’re in that often very difficult world.

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Úna McCaffrey @unamccaffrey.bsky.social · Jul 27

Grotesque. www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...

From a viewing platform in Israel, observers watch Gaza’s destruction through binoculars

While children starve, tour groups at a viewing point in Sderot pay to view the smoke-filled ruins of the enclave

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