Brendan Murphy
@brenmurf.bsky.social
64 yo male living in Lisdowney, County Kilkenny Ireland. Recent refugee from X formerly known as Twitter. Squash fanatic.
Happy Christmas to all
December 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Happy Christmas to all
I used to work for a company called Measurex who were bought out by Honeywell in 1997. I still obsess about measurements like how much central heating oil I am using but Honeywell won't pay me for it.
December 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I used to work for a company called Measurex who were bought out by Honeywell in 1997. I still obsess about measurements like how much central heating oil I am using but Honeywell won't pay me for it.
WhatsApp sticker maker? Tedious
December 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
WhatsApp sticker maker? Tedious
The absence of a search facility there is damning
December 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The absence of a search facility there is damning
www.revenue.ie
December 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
It's nuts that we are not only still paying a toll on the M50 but the charge still goes up. In other countries when the cost of building a motorway is paid the toll ceases. Has been paid for many times now
December 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
It's nuts that we are not only still paying a toll on the M50 but the charge still goes up. In other countries when the cost of building a motorway is paid the toll ceases. Has been paid for many times now
A funny mistake is saying "high dungeon" instead of "high dudgeon". Dungeons are usually not in the upper storeys though people were often locked in towers. But "dudgeon" doesn't mean the same
December 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A funny mistake is saying "high dungeon" instead of "high dudgeon". Dungeons are usually not in the upper storeys though people were often locked in towers. But "dudgeon" doesn't mean the same
But of course you NEED Windows 11 now
December 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
But of course you NEED Windows 11 now
Extremely irritating to find it so hard to open .docx files in Chrome.
December 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Extremely irritating to find it so hard to open .docx files in Chrome.
There's so much AI interference now that the internet is becoming tedious to use
December 13, 2025 at 4:08 AM
There's so much AI interference now that the internet is becoming tedious to use
Bit ridiculous to announce that any product is "designed for spontaneity".
December 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Bit ridiculous to announce that any product is "designed for spontaneity".
Not sure exactly what age Pauline McLynn is, but 65 is not far off if not exact. Her Wikipedia entry doesn't specify. Tonight's Corrie features a 65th birthday party for her character Maggie Maguire.
December 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Not sure exactly what age Pauline McLynn is, but 65 is not far off if not exact. Her Wikipedia entry doesn't specify. Tonight's Corrie features a 65th birthday party for her character Maggie Maguire.
What happened to the Sunday afternoon film on RTE? Too many woke hurdles?
November 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
What happened to the Sunday afternoon film on RTE? Too many woke hurdles?
The old premises of Rehab in Carlow town will soon be a new Lidl supermarket
November 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The old premises of Rehab in Carlow town will soon be a new Lidl supermarket
What a numpty Victor Urban is. Like some cartoon character.
November 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
What a numpty Victor Urban is. Like some cartoon character.
If a pro wants to charge you €50+ per hour with a minimum charge of €100+ then it's no surprise that there are a lot of DIY heroes out there.
November 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
If a pro wants to charge you €50+ per hour with a minimum charge of €100+ then it's no surprise that there are a lot of DIY heroes out there.
The problem with our OPW (Office of Public Works) is that, given free rein, they go WAY over budget and if not they are asking where the money is.
November 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The problem with our OPW (Office of Public Works) is that, given free rein, they go WAY over budget and if not they are asking where the money is.
The revival version of Bullseye TV game show doesn't exactly break the bank with the prizes.
November 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The revival version of Bullseye TV game show doesn't exactly break the bank with the prizes.
We do almost automatic family tracing here when we ask "Where are you from?" Nearly always find a mutual acquaintance if not family.
November 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
We do almost automatic family tracing here when we ask "Where are you from?" Nearly always find a mutual acquaintance if not family.
The thumbs up emoji is almost seen as dismissive these days as if people are saying "ok, well done, now f off.
November 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The thumbs up emoji is almost seen as dismissive these days as if people are saying "ok, well done, now f off.
There's negative and positive criticism. Some people can't tell the difference.
November 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
There's negative and positive criticism. Some people can't tell the difference.
Note to self: no more orange juice "with bits". Your old bowel gets irritated by those bits.
November 9, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Note to self: no more orange juice "with bits". Your old bowel gets irritated by those bits.
I guess it's easier, and certainly cheaper, to have AI assess your post and make an algorithmic decision whether or not to bury it than have real people engage.
November 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I guess it's easier, and certainly cheaper, to have AI assess your post and make an algorithmic decision whether or not to bury it than have real people engage.
Had a holiday Aer Lingus flight to Boston cancelled in early July. Still no compensation in sight but have a third party company on the case. Apparently Aer Lingus seem to think that an indirect flight via Newark the next day which entailed a 7 hour wait for the connecting flight to Boston was ok
November 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Had a holiday Aer Lingus flight to Boston cancelled in early July. Still no compensation in sight but have a third party company on the case. Apparently Aer Lingus seem to think that an indirect flight via Newark the next day which entailed a 7 hour wait for the connecting flight to Boston was ok
25% of Irish Water staff are paid €100k or more per annum. Scandalous.
November 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
25% of Irish Water staff are paid €100k or more per annum. Scandalous.