Barry Walsh
@bazwalsh85.bsky.social
Founder of FocusOnDiversity.ie
Freelancer for ThinkBusiness.ie
Dyslexia and Dyspraxa advocate
One Young World Ambassador 2019, 23 & 25
Rugby, football and NFL fan.
Views are my own
Freelancer for ThinkBusiness.ie
Dyslexia and Dyspraxa advocate
One Young World Ambassador 2019, 23 & 25
Rugby, football and NFL fan.
Views are my own
I've said it before, I'll say it again
The standard of birthday cards is appalling. Particularly if you're getting one for someone who doesn't drink!
The standard of birthday cards is appalling. Particularly if you're getting one for someone who doesn't drink!
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I've said it before, I'll say it again
The standard of birthday cards is appalling. Particularly if you're getting one for someone who doesn't drink!
The standard of birthday cards is appalling. Particularly if you're getting one for someone who doesn't drink!
Bank of Ireland's Neuroinclusion Strategy is outstanding
In collaboration with Auticon and staff they:
- Had voluntary training
- A virtual office tour
- Removed certain job requirements
- Reasonable accommodations policy
- Published the interview questions
focusondiversity.ie/2025/11/10/b...
In collaboration with Auticon and staff they:
- Had voluntary training
- A virtual office tour
- Removed certain job requirements
- Reasonable accommodations policy
- Published the interview questions
focusondiversity.ie/2025/11/10/b...
Bank of Ireland Leads the Way with Groundbreaking Neuroinclusion Strategy to Foster Inclusive Recruitment Neurodivergent People
Earlier this month I was invited back to my former employer – Bank of Ireland’s. I joined approximately 80 other people, including the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, for their N…
focusondiversity.ie
November 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Bank of Ireland's Neuroinclusion Strategy is outstanding
In collaboration with Auticon and staff they:
- Had voluntary training
- A virtual office tour
- Removed certain job requirements
- Reasonable accommodations policy
- Published the interview questions
focusondiversity.ie/2025/11/10/b...
In collaboration with Auticon and staff they:
- Had voluntary training
- A virtual office tour
- Removed certain job requirements
- Reasonable accommodations policy
- Published the interview questions
focusondiversity.ie/2025/11/10/b...
Irish football fans...
a man in a prison cell says hope is a dangerous thing
ALT: a man in a prison cell says hope is a dangerous thing
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Irish football fans...
Nine years with ThinkBusiness.ie! My latest piece looks at the most common online mistakes Irish businesses make — plus easy, low-cost fixes any SME can apply. Thanks to all the companies, editors and readers who’ve been part of the journey.
focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/28/a...
focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/28/a...
After 9 years, over 300 articles, featuring thousands of case studies — here are the 20 most common mistakes I see Irish businesses make online
It’s my nine-year anniversary with ThinkBusiness.ie. Between it and FocusOnDiversity.ie, I’ve now written over 300 articles showcasing Irish businesses across every corner of the economy — I freely…
focusondiversity.ie
November 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Nine years with ThinkBusiness.ie! My latest piece looks at the most common online mistakes Irish businesses make — plus easy, low-cost fixes any SME can apply. Thanks to all the companies, editors and readers who’ve been part of the journey.
focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/28/a...
focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/28/a...
IRELAND UNDERDOGS, NEVER HAD A CHANCE, WINS IN AMERICA
Willie Mullins wins the Breaders Cup Turf, why, what else is on😀 😀 😀
Willie Mullins wins the Breaders Cup Turf, why, what else is on😀 😀 😀
November 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
IRELAND UNDERDOGS, NEVER HAD A CHANCE, WINS IN AMERICA
Willie Mullins wins the Breaders Cup Turf, why, what else is on😀 😀 😀
Willie Mullins wins the Breaders Cup Turf, why, what else is on😀 😀 😀
Republicans will literally do anything to avoid taking politicians questions 😀😀
The hearing for Dr. Casey Means, President Trump's nominee for surgeon general, was postponed because she has gone into labor, a representative for the Senate health committee said. She was set to face questions Thursday from members of the committee.
Casey Means, Surgeon General Nominee, Goes Into Labor Ahead of Senate Hearing
Dr. Means was set to face questions Thursday from members of a senate health committee. The hearing was postponed.
nyti.ms
October 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Republicans will literally do anything to avoid taking politicians questions 😀😀
When the sentence comes, I'm going under/over 3 years www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
DJ Carey sentencing for fraud charges postponed to Friday as court hears former hurler is in hospital
Former Kilkenny hurler pleaded guilty in July to 10 of the 21 charges he was facing after claiming he needed to fund treatment for cancer he did not have
www.irishtimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
When the sentence comes, I'm going under/over 3 years www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
"WTF Happened," a new book chronicling the legacy of #WakingTheFeminists and its impact on Irish theatre. I interviewed Lian Bell to reflect on the movement’s journey, highlighting how it addressed gender inequality and prompted real change across the arts
focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/28/w...
focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/28/w...
WTF Happened A new book that chronicles the legacy and lasting impact of #WakingTheFeminists movement in Irish theatre
WTF Happened – A new book that chronicles the legacy and lasting impact of the #WakingTheFeminists movement in Irish theatre WTF Happened, edited by Sarah Durcan with Lian Bell, was born from…
focusondiversity.ie
October 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
"WTF Happened," a new book chronicling the legacy of #WakingTheFeminists and its impact on Irish theatre. I interviewed Lian Bell to reflect on the movement’s journey, highlighting how it addressed gender inequality and prompted real change across the arts
focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/28/w...
focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/28/w...
Reposted by Barry Walsh
For overseas followers: in Ireland every seven years we vote for someone to tell the Government they are a bunch of evil clowns and every five years we vote in the evil clowns.
October 24, 2025 at 8:33 AM
For overseas followers: in Ireland every seven years we vote for someone to tell the Government they are a bunch of evil clowns and every five years we vote in the evil clowns.
This continues to be Irish Simpsons fans most relevant meme
October 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
This continues to be Irish Simpsons fans most relevant meme
Traditional media were so close to being respectful and treating young people like adults, so close. Then they had to ruin it!
And people wonder why young people are disengaging from traditional media www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
And people wonder why young people are disengaging from traditional media www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
Poll shows young voters will elect Catherine Connolly president of Ireland – if they are motivated to vote
Young voters are on course to send Catherine Connolly to Áras an Uachtaráin if they turn out at the polls today.
www.independent.ie
October 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Traditional media were so close to being respectful and treating young people like adults, so close. Then they had to ruin it!
And people wonder why young people are disengaging from traditional media www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
And people wonder why young people are disengaging from traditional media www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
JFC what an utterly disgraceful that headline! So all neurodiverse people were once considered nerds!!!
I don't remember that in school!
(Terrible headline for a great initative by Bank of Ireland)
I don't remember that in school!
(Terrible headline for a great initative by Bank of Ireland)
Once considered nerds, neurodiverse people are now coveted as highly-skilled workers
Once considered nerds, neurodiverse people are now coveted as highly-skilled workers
Microsoft and Bank of Ireland among companies reshaping HR processes to access neurodiverse talent
www.irishtimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
JFC what an utterly disgraceful that headline! So all neurodiverse people were once considered nerds!!!
I don't remember that in school!
(Terrible headline for a great initative by Bank of Ireland)
I don't remember that in school!
(Terrible headline for a great initative by Bank of Ireland)
October is Black History Month in Ireland. To celebrate, I've created a list of '50 People of Colour, or of Minority Ethnic backgrounds in Ireland that could be your next guest speaker'. focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/16/5...
50 People of colour, or of minority ethnic backgrounds in Ireland that could be your next guest speaker – Part 1
It’s estimated that there are approximently 227,000 people in Ireland that identify as being a person of colour or being from minority ethinic background. This represents around 5% of Ireland…
focusondiversity.ie
October 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
October is Black History Month in Ireland. To celebrate, I've created a list of '50 People of Colour, or of Minority Ethnic backgrounds in Ireland that could be your next guest speaker'. focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/16/5...
Any recommendations for a reasonably priced windows 11 laptop? I'm biased towards dell but open to anything
October 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Any recommendations for a reasonably priced windows 11 laptop? I'm biased towards dell but open to anything
I really hate having to give credit to Chelsea particularly under Todd Bohly but 👋👋👋 www.chelseafc.com/en/news/arti...
Chelsea and Cadbury bring British Sign Language to matchdays
In a first for the Premier League and Women’s Super League, Chelsea are teaming up with partners Cadbury to provide British Sign Language interpreters on-screen at all home games during the 2025/26 se...
www.chelseafc.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I really hate having to give credit to Chelsea particularly under Todd Bohly but 👋👋👋 www.chelseafc.com/en/news/arti...
Finally here is the video for the final article in the series on Irish Companies, People or Programmes for Parents. Here is part 4 Names Beginning with R-Y
October 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Finally here is the video for the final article in the series on Irish Companies, People or Programmes for Parents. Here is part 4 Names Beginning with R-Y
Here is the final of four articles about the best people, companies or programmes for parents. From peer support groups to returners programmes, parenting consultants to sleep consultants there's something in here for everyone.
focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/02/i...
focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/02/i...
Irish Companies, People or Programmes for Parents. Part 4 Names Beginning with R-Y
The is the final article of four articles about ‘ The Best Irish People, Companies or Programmes for Parents’. You can see the first article here and the second article here and the third article h…
focusondiversity.ie
October 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Here is the final of four articles about the best people, companies or programmes for parents. From peer support groups to returners programmes, parenting consultants to sleep consultants there's something in here for everyone.
focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/02/i...
focusondiversity.ie/2025/10/02/i...
October 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you are not alone and support is available.
Here is an article I did for Thinkbusiness.ie with 35 different mental health resources in Ireland (1 or 2 may be outdated)
www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/men...
Here is an article I did for Thinkbusiness.ie with 35 different mental health resources in Ireland (1 or 2 may be outdated)
www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/men...
35 mental health resources to know about | ThinkBusiness
To mark Aware Mental Health Week and in time for World Mental Health Day, Barry Walsh has compiled a useful list of 30 different mental health resources.
www.thinkbusiness.ie
October 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you are not alone and support is available.
Here is an article I did for Thinkbusiness.ie with 35 different mental health resources in Ireland (1 or 2 may be outdated)
www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/men...
Here is an article I did for Thinkbusiness.ie with 35 different mental health resources in Ireland (1 or 2 may be outdated)
www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/men...
I once painted a house where the previous owner wife murdered the husband. She put him in a closet over night before dumping the body.
I hid in that closet and jumped out to scare my colleagues...except it was the new owner and her 3 years old daughter 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
www.thejournal.ie/woman-24-cha...
I hid in that closet and jumped out to scare my colleagues...except it was the new owner and her 3 years old daughter 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
www.thejournal.ie/woman-24-cha...
Woman (24) charged with murder of 47-year-old man in Co Tipperary over the weekend
Karolina Kovacova was today charged with the murder of Pavel Javorski in Carrick-on-Suir on 4 October.
www.thejournal.ie
October 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I once painted a house where the previous owner wife murdered the husband. She put him in a closet over night before dumping the body.
I hid in that closet and jumped out to scare my colleagues...except it was the new owner and her 3 years old daughter 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
www.thejournal.ie/woman-24-cha...
I hid in that closet and jumped out to scare my colleagues...except it was the new owner and her 3 years old daughter 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
www.thejournal.ie/woman-24-cha...
With schools and colleges back in full swing for the new term, I explored over 20 supports and resources for young entrepreneurs in Ireland.
If you know someone in primary, secondary, or third level — who has a great idea they’d love to turn into a business, there’s plenty in here to help them!
If you know someone in primary, secondary, or third level — who has a great idea they’d love to turn into a business, there’s plenty in here to help them!
Supports and resources for young entrepreneurs in Ireland - Barry Walsh casts his eye on supports and resources for aspiring young entrepreneurs in Ireland
#FutureFounders #studententrepreneurs #founders #entrepreneurs
www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/sup...
#FutureFounders #studententrepreneurs #founders #entrepreneurs
www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/sup...
Supports for young Irish entrepreneurs | ThinkBusiness
Discover Ireland’s top youth entrepreneurship programmes, competitions, and accelerators empowering students to launch innovative and impactful start-ups.
www.thinkbusiness.ie
October 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
With schools and colleges back in full swing for the new term, I explored over 20 supports and resources for young entrepreneurs in Ireland.
If you know someone in primary, secondary, or third level — who has a great idea they’d love to turn into a business, there’s plenty in here to help them!
If you know someone in primary, secondary, or third level — who has a great idea they’d love to turn into a business, there’s plenty in here to help them!
The Irish Times are looking to hire a Digital Content & Marketing Executive for RIP.ie
Some people will be dying to get this job! ie.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a...
Some people will be dying to get this job! ie.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a...
Digital Content & Marketing Executive - RIP.ie - Dublin, County Dublin - Indeed.com
The Irish Times
ie.indeed.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The Irish Times are looking to hire a Digital Content & Marketing Executive for RIP.ie
Some people will be dying to get this job! ie.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a...
Some people will be dying to get this job! ie.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a...
Here is the video version of the second of four articles on the best Irish people, companies or programmes for parents.
This time names beginning with D-L.
This time names beginning with D-L.
September 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Here is the video version of the second of four articles on the best Irish people, companies or programmes for parents.
This time names beginning with D-L.
This time names beginning with D-L.
One of my favourite American football moments in Ireland was when the College Football game was in Croke Park in 2014.
They tried to deliever the ball by a guy in a parachute but he over shot the stadium and ended up the dart line...Causing delays on the dart 😀😀
They tried to deliever the ball by a guy in a parachute but he over shot the stadium and ended up the dart line...Causing delays on the dart 😀😀
September 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
One of my favourite American football moments in Ireland was when the College Football game was in Croke Park in 2014.
They tried to deliever the ball by a guy in a parachute but he over shot the stadium and ended up the dart line...Causing delays on the dart 😀😀
They tried to deliever the ball by a guy in a parachute but he over shot the stadium and ended up the dart line...Causing delays on the dart 😀😀