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Darragh O'C
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Dublin born; Mayo blood; Belmullet by the grace of God. Atheist.
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Ballyglass lighthouse on a grey evening - this evening - just before twilight.

#Mayo #Ireland #WildAtlanticWay
A panorama photo of Ballyglass lighthouse and surrounding rocky air on a grey evening - this evening - just before twilight.
January 25, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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There was a feature on Irish radio this morning that discussed #Trump as suffering from 'pronoia' (the positive opposite of paranoia). I hadn't heard of it before but it's food for further thought...
A screenshot of an AI explanation of Pronoia from Google: Pronoia is the feeling or delusion that the world or others are conspiring to help you, acting as the positive opposite of paranoia (the belief that others are plotting against you). It's a mindset where one perceives the universe as benevolent, expecting good outcomes, and interpreting pleasantries as deep affection, often stemming from a need for reassurance in complex social environments. Historically, "pronoia" also referred to Byzantine land grants, but in modern usage, it's a psychological concept for perceiving a friendly, supportive world. Key aspects of pronoia: Positive Counterpart: It's the positive flip side of paranoia, where you feel the world conspires for you, not against you. Delusional or Spiritual: It can be an irrational delusion, a form of denial to protect self-esteem, or a conscious spiritual practice of positive thinking. Characteristics: Believing actions are praised, acquaintances are friends, and politeness signifies deep support. Causes: Can arise from social complexity, cultural ambiguity, or a need for certainty, notes an APA article. Benefits: Practicing it can improve self-esteem, reduce worry, and encourage pursuing new challenges by rewiring the brain to see the world as friendly, according to this YouTube video.
January 23, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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Sunset overlooking Broadhaven Bay, Belmullet.

#Mayo #Ireland #WildAtlanticWay
A pretty perfect sunset as seen from a field overlooking Broadhaven Bay. A huge wintery blue sky emerges from the sun's glare with the reflection of the sun in the water being more prominent than the actual sun itself.
January 17, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Cross Beach, Belmullet, today...

#Beaches #Mayo #Ireland #WildAtlanticWay
A stunning sky with low sun and wispy clouds is reflected perfectly on the wet sand of the enormous Cross Beach, Belmullet.
January 17, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Beautiful morning in #Belmullet earlier today. A stunning environment that really helps you forget about all the troubles in the world...

At least, for a little while, anyway.

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Belmullet Docks on a beautifully still, crisp, winter's morning. The gorgeous blue sky is fronted by a thin layer of mackerel-patterned clouds and is reflected, mirror-like, in the still waters of Broadhaven Bay. Belmullet Docks on a beautifully still, crisp, winter's morning. The gorgeous blue sky is fronted by a thin layer of mackerel-patterned clouds and is reflected, mirror-like, in the still waters of Broadhaven Bay. There is a small and traditional fishing boat in the near ground here.
January 10, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Twas a beautiful evening earlier, to be sure.

#BlueSky #Belmullet #Mayo #WildAtlanticWay #Ireland
Low afternoon sun shines down from a blue sky over a beautifully green, grassy field Broadhaven Bay, County Mayo, in Ireland
January 7, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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The Situation Room in Mar a Lago... ye, that looks secure, sure. Of course.
The Situation Room in Mar a Lago. A couple of tables with a few black sheets hung around them as ad-hoc walls inside a much bigger room makes up the apparently secure facility in which the president sits watching the kidnapping of Maduro this morning.
January 3, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Could be a worse view I suppose...
December 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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All the way back when:-

A picture really does paint a thousand words...

#Trump #Putin #USA #Russia
December 30, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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A few more of the stunning vistas from today in Erris...

Note how the sheep are very interested in what I was doing!

#ErrisHeadLoopWalk
#WildAtlanticWay
#Belmullet #Mayo #Ireland
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December 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Stunning views on a cracker of a day here in Erris. The loop walk looks even better on days like today.

#ErrisHeadLoopWalk
#WildAtlanticWay
#Belmullet #Mayo #Ireland
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December 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Sunset on the shortest day...

#WildAtlanticWay

#CrossLoopWalk #Belmullet #Mayo #Ireland #BeachWalks
Sunset on the shortest day, Mayo, Ireland, 2025 Sunset on the shortest day, Mayo, Ireland, 2025
December 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Someone is having a blast out here today...

Nothing the dog loves more than chasing balls on the beach!

#WildAtlanticWay

#CrossLoopWalk #Belmullet #Mayo #Ireland #BeachWalks
December 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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The famous #WildAtlanticWay is anything but wild today - at midday.

Shortest day of the year, 2025

#CrossLoopWalk #Belmullet #Mayo #Ireland #BeachWalks
December 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Huge waves, a long way out, on a very calming midday walk on the shortest day of the year...

#CrossLoopWalk #Belmullet #Mayo #Ireland #BeachWalks
December 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Beautiful midday beach walk on this - the shortest day of the year, 2025.

#CrossLoopWalk #Belmullet #Mayo #Ireland #BeachWalks
December 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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He always seems to just somehow make it even worse...
December 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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The Black Pearl - as he was known in Dublin! ⚫️
December 4, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Chatting with a neighbor earlier.

#Mayo #Ireland #Cows #Hiking
November 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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He looks just like a neighbor of mine..!
November 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Those sheep are not for telling...
#Mayo #Ireland #sheep #farming
A small, gated road leading up to a rural graveyard, has a sign that says "Please keep sheep off the graveyard road, thank you". There are seven sheep immediately behind the gate on the graveyard road.
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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The weather was beautiful today. The back garden was looking splendid too. You can't beat County Mayo!

#Mayo #Ireland #Hiking #Mountains
November 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Donald Trump (pictured) getting angry at journalists again today.

Getting asked regularly about rape and child abuse must be annoying after a while.

#Trump #USA #MAGA #America #Epstein #EpsteinFiles
Donald Trump getting angry at journalists again today. Getting asked regularly about rape and child abuse must be annoying after a while.
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Can anybody PLEASE tell me how to stop this thing popping up on every single website I visit?

I hate it - it's intrusive, obnoxious, demanding and enraging... and I have no idea how to stop it. Please help!!!

#Google #popups
October 24, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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It's the dog's walking time and he's more than a little disgruntled that I've had to delay it for a phone call...
Dog with angry eyes needs walk...
October 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM