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Just to remind you that the livestream of the solstice sunrise from Newgrange starts 12 hours from now.
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Newgrange Winter Solstice 2025 | Heritage Ireland
Newgrange is the best known of the 3 great passage tombs in the Brú na Bóinne complex. The passage and chamber are aligned in a
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December 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Just to remind you that the livestream of the solstice sunrise from Newgrange starts 12 hours from now.
heritageireland.ie/visit/newgra...
heritageireland.ie/visit/newgra...
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Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
December 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
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Persuasion was published on this day in 1817. Making it 208 years of every other love letter not being good enough.
December 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Persuasion was published on this day in 1817. Making it 208 years of every other love letter not being good enough.
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Happy publication anniversary to Northanger Abbey! Celebrate by accusing your crush’s dad of murder.
December 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Happy publication anniversary to Northanger Abbey! Celebrate by accusing your crush’s dad of murder.
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Today is 2025-12-20, the sun sets at 16:07:16 and the grand auld stretch tonight was 1 min and 33 secs. #GrandStretch #TheGrandStretchIsBack
December 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Today is 2025-12-20, the sun sets at 16:07:16 and the grand auld stretch tonight was 1 min and 33 secs. #GrandStretch #TheGrandStretchIsBack
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Morning all
Photograph by Paul Himmel. Falling Snow - Boy in the Window, New York 1952.
Photograph by Paul Himmel. Falling Snow - Boy in the Window, New York 1952.
December 20, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Morning all
Photograph by Paul Himmel. Falling Snow - Boy in the Window, New York 1952.
Photograph by Paul Himmel. Falling Snow - Boy in the Window, New York 1952.
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NB: When I, a professor of law, profess that an act is unlawful, I am not doing it to inform the lawbreaker, but rather to inform you, the reader.
So the question “what, like you think he cares?” is inapposite. The question is whether *you* care. I think you should, which is why I bother.
So the question “what, like you think he cares?” is inapposite. The question is whether *you* care. I think you should, which is why I bother.
December 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
NB: When I, a professor of law, profess that an act is unlawful, I am not doing it to inform the lawbreaker, but rather to inform you, the reader.
So the question “what, like you think he cares?” is inapposite. The question is whether *you* care. I think you should, which is why I bother.
So the question “what, like you think he cares?” is inapposite. The question is whether *you* care. I think you should, which is why I bother.
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The Epstein files have to be published by 19th December.
What's the bet Trump announces war with Venezuela on 18th?
What's the bet Trump announces war with Venezuela on 18th?
December 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Epstein files have to be published by 19th December.
What's the bet Trump announces war with Venezuela on 18th?
What's the bet Trump announces war with Venezuela on 18th?
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Today is 2025-12-17, the sun sets at 16:06:14 and the grand auld stretch tonight was 00 mins and 31 secs. #GrandStretch #TheGrandStretchIsBack
December 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Today is 2025-12-17, the sun sets at 16:06:14 and the grand auld stretch tonight was 00 mins and 31 secs. #GrandStretch #TheGrandStretchIsBack
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Firefighter/Paramedics from Dolphins Barn were returning for a call and stopped by Josies Xmas Lights on Rathdrum Road to show their support!
Josie and her family raised €5,700 for @OscarsKidsIE in 2023.
This year they are raising funds for D12 Autism Parent Support Group.
Josie and her family raised €5,700 for @OscarsKidsIE in 2023.
This year they are raising funds for D12 Autism Parent Support Group.
December 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Firefighter/Paramedics from Dolphins Barn were returning for a call and stopped by Josies Xmas Lights on Rathdrum Road to show their support!
Josie and her family raised €5,700 for @OscarsKidsIE in 2023.
This year they are raising funds for D12 Autism Parent Support Group.
Josie and her family raised €5,700 for @OscarsKidsIE in 2023.
This year they are raising funds for D12 Autism Parent Support Group.
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#JaneAusten was born #OnThisDay in 1775.
On the 250th anniversary of her birth, Austen still has lessons for readers of history.
🔓 This archive article is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/out-...
On the 250th anniversary of her birth, Austen still has lessons for readers of history.
🔓 This archive article is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/out-...
Jane Austen: A Partial and Prejudiced Historian
www.historytoday.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
#JaneAusten was born #OnThisDay in 1775.
On the 250th anniversary of her birth, Austen still has lessons for readers of history.
🔓 This archive article is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/out-...
On the 250th anniversary of her birth, Austen still has lessons for readers of history.
🔓 This archive article is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/out-...
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Folks - I am quoted in National Geographic on #Hamnet #Shakespeare!!! 🤩 It energises me to continue research on Shakespeare biofiction with @kscheil.bsky.social and editing our 50 chapter Shakespeare biofiction Handbook - out with Palgrave in 2026!
www.nationalgeographic.com/history/arti...
www.nationalgeographic.com/history/arti...
The brief life—and untimely death—of Hamnet Shakespeare
Though little is known about the life of William Shakespeare's only son, historians say his premature death may have shaped the bard's most famous works.
www.nationalgeographic.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Folks - I am quoted in National Geographic on #Hamnet #Shakespeare!!! 🤩 It energises me to continue research on Shakespeare biofiction with @kscheil.bsky.social and editing our 50 chapter Shakespeare biofiction Handbook - out with Palgrave in 2026!
www.nationalgeographic.com/history/arti...
www.nationalgeographic.com/history/arti...
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Quote for today's negotiations:
"The aggressor is always peace-loving; he would prefer to take over our country unopposed."
Carl von Clausewitz in "On War," 1816-1830
"The aggressor is always peace-loving; he would prefer to take over our country unopposed."
Carl von Clausewitz in "On War," 1816-1830
December 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Quote for today's negotiations:
"The aggressor is always peace-loving; he would prefer to take over our country unopposed."
Carl von Clausewitz in "On War," 1816-1830
"The aggressor is always peace-loving; he would prefer to take over our country unopposed."
Carl von Clausewitz in "On War," 1816-1830
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Rob Reiner: I'm going to make a coming of age drama, a fantasy adventure story, a romantic comedy, a psychological horror and then a courtroom drama.
Us: Across your entire career?
Reiner: In a 6 year period.
Us: That sounds-
Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.
Us: Across your entire career?
Reiner: In a 6 year period.
Us: That sounds-
Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.
December 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Rob Reiner: I'm going to make a coming of age drama, a fantasy adventure story, a romantic comedy, a psychological horror and then a courtroom drama.
Us: Across your entire career?
Reiner: In a 6 year period.
Us: That sounds-
Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.
Us: Across your entire career?
Reiner: In a 6 year period.
Us: That sounds-
Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Sunday fun 🌲🎅
December 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Sunday fun 🌲🎅
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Almost certainly the best thing I was ever told about owls was when I met an owl handler at an owl sanctuary and he told me that the wild owls who lived near the sanctuary worried about the tame show owls there and sometimes stopped by to leave them shrews and mice as presents.
December 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Almost certainly the best thing I was ever told about owls was when I met an owl handler at an owl sanctuary and he told me that the wild owls who lived near the sanctuary worried about the tame show owls there and sometimes stopped by to leave them shrews and mice as presents.
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Hi all.
Are ye ready?
2 important notes:
- Today's sunset will be the earliest, but the grand adult sthretch in the evenings doesn't start until tomorrow's sunset.
- Will you help get #TheGrandStretchIsBack trending?!! (whatever that might mean on this network!)
Are ye ready?
2 important notes:
- Today's sunset will be the earliest, but the grand adult sthretch in the evenings doesn't start until tomorrow's sunset.
- Will you help get #TheGrandStretchIsBack trending?!! (whatever that might mean on this network!)
December 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Hi all.
Are ye ready?
2 important notes:
- Today's sunset will be the earliest, but the grand adult sthretch in the evenings doesn't start until tomorrow's sunset.
- Will you help get #TheGrandStretchIsBack trending?!! (whatever that might mean on this network!)
Are ye ready?
2 important notes:
- Today's sunset will be the earliest, but the grand adult sthretch in the evenings doesn't start until tomorrow's sunset.
- Will you help get #TheGrandStretchIsBack trending?!! (whatever that might mean on this network!)
I think about this heartbreaking letter, written by Kathleen Keyes to the Irish Times six years ago, often at this time of year.
I remembered it today when I was feeling a little stabby and inwardly moaning "FFS December's barely into double digits" in a supermarket queue.
A poignant reminder.
I remembered it today when I was feeling a little stabby and inwardly moaning "FFS December's barely into double digits" in a supermarket queue.
A poignant reminder.
December 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I think about this heartbreaking letter, written by Kathleen Keyes to the Irish Times six years ago, often at this time of year.
I remembered it today when I was feeling a little stabby and inwardly moaning "FFS December's barely into double digits" in a supermarket queue.
A poignant reminder.
I remembered it today when I was feeling a little stabby and inwardly moaning "FFS December's barely into double digits" in a supermarket queue.
A poignant reminder.
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Saturday morning update with wet and windy weather on the way and significant risk of flooding in West and South tomorrow. Watch video for full update.
December 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Saturday morning update with wet and windy weather on the way and significant risk of flooding in West and South tomorrow. Watch video for full update.
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"It’s harder to date. Harder to think about having children. It’s harder to come to your own conclusions about what you earnestly want from life. It’s harder to realise who you are. It’s impossible to feel as though you are meeting your potential."
This week's column, more personal than usual.
This week's column, more personal than usual.
Surrealing in the Years: 'How To Suffer Indignity' - a documentary by the Department of Housing
Narrated by Liam Neeson.
www.thejournal.ie
December 13, 2025 at 9:20 AM
"It’s harder to date. Harder to think about having children. It’s harder to come to your own conclusions about what you earnestly want from life. It’s harder to realise who you are. It’s impossible to feel as though you are meeting your potential."
This week's column, more personal than usual.
This week's column, more personal than usual.
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What To Know About ‘Hamnet’ https://theonion.com/what-to-know-about-hamnet/
December 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
What To Know About ‘Hamnet’ https://theonion.com/what-to-know-about-hamnet/
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Consequences of the HSE hack. Our numbers are sold on from one group of scammers to the next.
First it was dodgy text messaging and now this.
By answering you confirm your number to scammers.
First it was dodgy text messaging and now this.
By answering you confirm your number to scammers.
I've had nine spam calls since Monday, all from 0044 numbers. What's going on? I know other people are inundated, too.
December 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Consequences of the HSE hack. Our numbers are sold on from one group of scammers to the next.
First it was dodgy text messaging and now this.
By answering you confirm your number to scammers.
First it was dodgy text messaging and now this.
By answering you confirm your number to scammers.
