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My first time seeing the extraordinary John Spillane johnspillane.ie live. What a wonderful, captivating, moving & thought provoking set at Róisín Dubh roisindubh.net Galway, 22 February 2025. Great guitar playing. Joined by Nigel Grufferty on fiddle.
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February 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
My first time seeing the extraordinary John Spillane johnspillane.ie live. What a wonderful, captivating, moving & thought provoking set at Róisín Dubh roisindubh.net Galway, 22 February 2025. Great guitar playing. Joined by Nigel Grufferty on fiddle.
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Really cracks me up when someone addresses a letter to me like this, yet it still actually arrives (it's happened a good few times).
Fair play to you, An Post!!
Fair play to you, An Post!!
February 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Really cracks me up when someone addresses a letter to me like this, yet it still actually arrives (it's happened a good few times).
Fair play to you, An Post!!
Fair play to you, An Post!!
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St Pancras and Channel tunnel plan rail routes to Germany and Switzerland
St Pancras and Channel tunnel plan rail routes to Germany and Switzerland
Partnership comes as London station looks at ways to almost triple passenger numbers
London’s St Pancras railway station and the Channel tunnel operator have agreed to work together to open up more trains from Britain to France, and routes to Germany and…
www.theguardian.com
February 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
St Pancras and Channel tunnel plan rail routes to Germany and Switzerland
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Paying farmers to rewild is by far THE most important thing society could do to reverse nature loss. But here in Ireland, it wouldn't involve 'doing nothing'.
As someone practising rewilding for almost 16 years, I can tell you it requires very hard work: removing invasives, and much more.
As someone practising rewilding for almost 16 years, I can tell you it requires very hard work: removing invasives, and much more.
It’s what they do in Kenya to help prevent elephants from ruining crops while roaming around. The willingness is amazing because they earn the same money and don’t have to do anything.
February 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Paying farmers to rewild is by far THE most important thing society could do to reverse nature loss. But here in Ireland, it wouldn't involve 'doing nothing'.
As someone practising rewilding for almost 16 years, I can tell you it requires very hard work: removing invasives, and much more.
As someone practising rewilding for almost 16 years, I can tell you it requires very hard work: removing invasives, and much more.
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A Financial Times investigative documentary has found evidence that Russian executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war are not isolated incidents but are likely to be part of a broader pattern that points to a systematic policy.
Watch the full documentary here: on.ft.com/3Qs7oDW
Watch the full documentary here: on.ft.com/3Qs7oDW
February 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A Financial Times investigative documentary has found evidence that Russian executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war are not isolated incidents but are likely to be part of a broader pattern that points to a systematic policy.
Watch the full documentary here: on.ft.com/3Qs7oDW
Watch the full documentary here: on.ft.com/3Qs7oDW
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"In his memoir, 'An Irish Atlantic Rainforest: A Personal Journey into the Magic of Rewilding', Daltun charts the extraordinary journey of how [...] restoration can grow into a powerful and inspiring legacy."
Great piece on rewilding by @miseanja.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
Great piece on rewilding by @miseanja.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
Anja Murray: Rewilding makes space for nature to thrive
All across the country, families, farmers and communities are embarking on their own adventures with rewilding
www.irishexaminer.com
February 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
"In his memoir, 'An Irish Atlantic Rainforest: A Personal Journey into the Magic of Rewilding', Daltun charts the extraordinary journey of how [...] restoration can grow into a powerful and inspiring legacy."
Great piece on rewilding by @miseanja.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
Great piece on rewilding by @miseanja.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
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A day after President Trump falsely accused Ukraine of starting the war with Russia, the U.S. leader's description of the Ukrainian President Zelensky as a "Dictator without Elections" echoes the Kremlin's messaging. It's not the first time Trump has done this.
Trump Elevates Kremlin Talking Points, a Familiar Pattern From His First Term
President Trump’s description of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as a “Dictator without Elections” echoes the Kremlin’s messaging.
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A day after President Trump falsely accused Ukraine of starting the war with Russia, the U.S. leader's description of the Ukrainian President Zelensky as a "Dictator without Elections" echoes the Kremlin's messaging. It's not the first time Trump has done this.
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Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexually assaulting Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso
Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexually assaulting Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso
Former president of Spanish football federation kissed player after team won women’s World Cup in 2023
The former president of the Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting the footballer Jenni Hermoso by…
www.theguardian.com
February 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexually assaulting Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso
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Great driving & melodic set by Ex-Vöid ex-void.bandcamp.com/album/in-lov... (@ExVoyd) to launch new album "In Love Again" at the George Tavern thegeorgetavern.london (@GeorgeTavernE1) London, 15 February 2025.
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February 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Great driving & melodic set by Ex-Vöid ex-void.bandcamp.com/album/in-lov... (@ExVoyd) to launch new album "In Love Again" at the George Tavern thegeorgetavern.london (@GeorgeTavernE1) London, 15 February 2025.
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Yet another wonderful Sunday afternoon with Hank Wangford & The Lost Cowboys www.hankwangford.co.uk/hank_news.html, Half Moon, Putney, London @halfmoonputney.bsky.social, 15 December 2024.
Uplifting Christmas misery.
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Uplifting Christmas misery.
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December 16, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Yet another wonderful Sunday afternoon with Hank Wangford & The Lost Cowboys www.hankwangford.co.uk/hank_news.html, Half Moon, Putney, London @halfmoonputney.bsky.social, 15 December 2024.
Uplifting Christmas misery.
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Uplifting Christmas misery.
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London St Pancras Old Ancient Church
December 7, 2024 at 12:50 PM
London St Pancras Old Ancient Church
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Magical pre-Christmas evening with the wonderful & exceptional Jack Lukeman @jacklukeman.bsky.social at St Pancras Old Church London www.facebook.com/SPOCMusic/?l..., 6 December 2024. Captivating, engaging & inclusive, leaving lovely lingering memories.
December 7, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Magical pre-Christmas evening with the wonderful & exceptional Jack Lukeman @jacklukeman.bsky.social at St Pancras Old Church London www.facebook.com/SPOCMusic/?l..., 6 December 2024. Captivating, engaging & inclusive, leaving lovely lingering memories.
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Fracking is a controversial process by which liquid is pumped deep underground at high pressure to fracture shale rock and release gas or oil trapped within it, and there are no active licences currently in operation in Northern Ireland
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
Stormont Executive moves to ban fracking in NI
Stormont ministers have backed a ban on fracking in Northern Ireland.
www.rte.ie
December 5, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Fracking is a controversial process by which liquid is pumped deep underground at high pressure to fracture shale rock and release gas or oil trapped within it, and there are no active licences currently in operation in Northern Ireland
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
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Great news.
European Federation of Journalists to stop posting content on X
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 2, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Great news.
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Breaking: Convicted criminal Gerry Hutch loses out on seat as Labour’s Marie Sherlock elected in Dublin Central. Follow live updates www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
December 1, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Breaking: Convicted criminal Gerry Hutch loses out on seat as Labour’s Marie Sherlock elected in Dublin Central. Follow live updates www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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Turns out Galway West likes integrity with Catherine Connolly, human rights & people with disabilities campaigner, doing really well. The parachuted ‘celeb’ in 8th place, & her arrogant campaign, says it all.
November 30, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Turns out Galway West likes integrity with Catherine Connolly, human rights & people with disabilities campaigner, doing really well. The parachuted ‘celeb’ in 8th place, & her arrogant campaign, says it all.
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Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
#BookSky #BlackBookSky ☕️📚
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
#BookSky #BlackBookSky ☕️📚
November 30, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
#BookSky #BlackBookSky ☕️📚
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
Support your local bookstores.
#BookSky #BlackBookSky ☕️📚
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December 1, 2024 at 3:49 AM
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Frittering away a Sunday afternoon watching videos of Elvis Costello’s Da Ross McManus singing his wee heart out in the 60s and looking so much like his son would twenty years later it’s untrue!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=JzFB...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=JzFB...
Ross McManus with The Joe Loss Orchestra - If I Had A Hammer [Colour Promo 1963]
YouTube video by Classic Music of Yesteryear
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December 1, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Frittering away a Sunday afternoon watching videos of Elvis Costello’s Da Ross McManus singing his wee heart out in the 60s and looking so much like his son would twenty years later it’s untrue!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=JzFB...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=JzFB...
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November 30, 2024 at 10:38 AM
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Mural by Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, Porto, Portugal
November 30, 2024 at 7:02 AM
Mural by Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, Porto, Portugal
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Mission accomplished. This year I wanted to put up my greenhouse & expand my garden a bit to utilize my space better. Today I finished putting my garden to bed for the year, added two beds & removed the cinder blocks along the fence. Plus more trellises using used gates. Great feeling #Gardeningfeed
November 30, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Mission accomplished. This year I wanted to put up my greenhouse & expand my garden a bit to utilize my space better. Today I finished putting my garden to bed for the year, added two beds & removed the cinder blocks along the fence. Plus more trellises using used gates. Great feeling #Gardeningfeed
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Thanks to Conor Pope of the @irishtimes.bsky.social for these words on Kennys.ie in today's list of 100 Irish websites to shop with this Christmas.
November 30, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Thanks to Conor Pope of the @irishtimes.bsky.social for these words on Kennys.ie in today's list of 100 Irish websites to shop with this Christmas.