Happy Nollaig na mban.
Celebrating Women's Christmas in Ireland #speirgorm

Great letter in todays @irishtimes.bsky.social from John O Brien on redefining what Success means.
Love that reminder of being a positive impact on the people around you. Small acts of kindness and connection are so important.

There's something in the water. #CanalLife #ChristmasWalks

Reminded of these lines tonight from Rainer Rilke poem. So many people in pain but please do reach out your hand for support. #MentalHealthMatters
"Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror.
Just keep going. No feeling is final."

"Social workers stop rushing"
Love this message from
Empower Kids: Vision for Change -
@barnardos-ireland.bsky.social
Taking the time to sit and really listen is central to supporting, protecting and making effective safeguarding plans

I don't like using the word "Vulnerable" generally. A reminder we will all become vulnerable at some stage through illness, disability, ageing . For #Ge2024 #GE24 which party or person do you think will take best care of our future "vulnerable" selves and those that need it now

The "Grace Case" costs have now soared to €10 million. There is still no sign of report being published. No lessons available to be learned. Shocking when you consider the impact on 'Grace' and others in the foster home as well as the whistle-blowers who repeatedly flagged their concerns.

A day of learning ahead fortified with a bowl of porridge. First porridge of the winter season from the Pantry in Portlaoise. Just gorgeous 😍

We are all feeling a bit anxious these days good to be reminded of this poem
I Worried by Mary Oliver

My poor sister is having such first world problems but giving the rest of us a great laugh. The top photo taken last month when she was dying for a salt n vinegar tayto and opened the multipack to find none. But tonight all her wishes came true in abundance!! Has Mr Tayto arrived to @bsky.app yet?