Denise Breen 🖖
@denisebreen.bsky.social
Building Data Centres by day | On the wireless at the weekends | Writing about film | Love my Border Collie | Ride a Gold Wing everyday | Bigots get blocked | Trekker 🖖 LLAP, (she/her/hers), 🏳️⚧️ and hello to Jason Isaacs 👋
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Good morning from Holly and me out for our walk early this morning.
The River Liffey was in flood but starting to recede.
Stay safe and well and I hope you have a lovely Friday 😊
The River Liffey was in flood but starting to recede.
Stay safe and well and I hope you have a lovely Friday 😊
January 30, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Good morning from Holly and me out for our walk early this morning.
The River Liffey was in flood but starting to recede.
Stay safe and well and I hope you have a lovely Friday 😊
The River Liffey was in flood but starting to recede.
Stay safe and well and I hope you have a lovely Friday 😊
It was on this day in 1972 that British troops opened fire on a crowd of demonstrators in the Bogside district of Derry, killing 13 civilians.
#BloodySunday
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#BloodySunday
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January 30, 2026 at 12:38 AM
It was on this day in 1972 that British troops opened fire on a crowd of demonstrators in the Bogside district of Derry, killing 13 civilians.
#BloodySunday
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#BloodySunday
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On this day in 1969, The Beatles performed their final live concert on the rooftop of Apple Corps headquarters, 3 Savile Row, London. The 42-minute, unannounced set featured nine takes of five songs, including "Get Back" and "Don't Let Me Down," with guest keyboardist Billy Preston.
January 30, 2026 at 12:33 AM
On this day in 1969, The Beatles performed their final live concert on the rooftop of Apple Corps headquarters, 3 Savile Row, London. The 42-minute, unannounced set featured nine takes of five songs, including "Get Back" and "Don't Let Me Down," with guest keyboardist Billy Preston.
#OTD 1913, the House of Lords rejected the 3rd Irish Home Rule Bill, having already passed the House of Commons. Due to the Parliament Act of 1911, this rejection merely delayed the bill rather than defeating it entirely, causing a two-year parliamentary standoff and intensifying the Ulster crisis
January 30, 2026 at 12:29 AM
#OTD 1913, the House of Lords rejected the 3rd Irish Home Rule Bill, having already passed the House of Commons. Due to the Parliament Act of 1911, this rejection merely delayed the bill rather than defeating it entirely, causing a two-year parliamentary standoff and intensifying the Ulster crisis
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is a 1964 political satire black comedy film co-written, produced, and directed by Stanley Kubrick. It was released #OTD & is loosely based on the thriller novel Red Alert (1958) by Peter George, who wrote the screenplay w' Kubrick
January 29, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is a 1964 political satire black comedy film co-written, produced, and directed by Stanley Kubrick. It was released #OTD & is loosely based on the thriller novel Red Alert (1958) by Peter George, who wrote the screenplay w' Kubrick
#OTD in 1964, at Pathé Marconi Studios in Paris—their only recording session outside London—The Beatles recorded German-language versions of "I Want to Hold Your Hand" ("Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand") and "She Loves You" ("Sie Liebt Dich") under pressure from their German label, Electrola.
January 29, 2026 at 7:40 AM
#OTD in 1964, at Pathé Marconi Studios in Paris—their only recording session outside London—The Beatles recorded German-language versions of "I Want to Hold Your Hand" ("Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand") and "She Loves You" ("Sie Liebt Dich") under pressure from their German label, Electrola.
Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" was released on this day in 1959, to mixed reviews from critics who praised its art direction and musical score, but criticized its plot and characters.
Based on Charles Perrault's 1697 fairy tale, Princess Aurora, who was cursed by the evil fairy Maleficent.
Based on Charles Perrault's 1697 fairy tale, Princess Aurora, who was cursed by the evil fairy Maleficent.
January 29, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" was released on this day in 1959, to mixed reviews from critics who praised its art direction and musical score, but criticized its plot and characters.
Based on Charles Perrault's 1697 fairy tale, Princess Aurora, who was cursed by the evil fairy Maleficent.
Based on Charles Perrault's 1697 fairy tale, Princess Aurora, who was cursed by the evil fairy Maleficent.
#OTD in 1933, German President Paul von Hindenburg appointed Adolf Hitler as Chancello. Despite initially resisting, Hindenburg was pressured by conservative politicians who incorrectly believed they could control Hitler within a coalition government.
We have learned nothing.
We have learned nothing.
January 29, 2026 at 7:29 AM
#OTD in 1933, German President Paul von Hindenburg appointed Adolf Hitler as Chancello. Despite initially resisting, Hindenburg was pressured by conservative politicians who incorrectly believed they could control Hitler within a coalition government.
We have learned nothing.
We have learned nothing.
#OTD in 1886, the 1st gasoline-driven car was patented by Karl Benz.
It was the Benz Motorwagen, a lightly constructed three-wheeled vehicle powered by a single-cylinder petrol engine. Benz was the first person to successfully match an internal combustion engine to a road vehicle.
It was the Benz Motorwagen, a lightly constructed three-wheeled vehicle powered by a single-cylinder petrol engine. Benz was the first person to successfully match an internal combustion engine to a road vehicle.
January 29, 2026 at 7:26 AM
#OTD in 1886, the 1st gasoline-driven car was patented by Karl Benz.
It was the Benz Motorwagen, a lightly constructed three-wheeled vehicle powered by a single-cylinder petrol engine. Benz was the first person to successfully match an internal combustion engine to a road vehicle.
It was the Benz Motorwagen, a lightly constructed three-wheeled vehicle powered by a single-cylinder petrol engine. Benz was the first person to successfully match an internal combustion engine to a road vehicle.
Just finished the USS Enterprise build last night
January 28, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Just finished the USS Enterprise build last night
After almost a month, with on average, 8 to 10 hours a week, the #LEGO USS Enterprise is finished as insomnia struck tonight.
There were some tricky bits alright but the gallant Crew of NCC-1701-D helped me out.
I really enjoyed this build and the only question now is, where to display it? 😂
There were some tricky bits alright but the gallant Crew of NCC-1701-D helped me out.
I really enjoyed this build and the only question now is, where to display it? 😂
January 28, 2026 at 3:29 AM
After almost a month, with on average, 8 to 10 hours a week, the #LEGO USS Enterprise is finished as insomnia struck tonight.
There were some tricky bits alright but the gallant Crew of NCC-1701-D helped me out.
I really enjoyed this build and the only question now is, where to display it? 😂
There were some tricky bits alright but the gallant Crew of NCC-1701-D helped me out.
I really enjoyed this build and the only question now is, where to display it? 😂
On this day in 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger (mission STS-51L) exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members. The disaster occurred when a cold-induced failure of a rubber O-ring seal in the right-hand solid rocket booster allowed hot gases to breach the main fuel tank.
January 28, 2026 at 12:26 AM
On this day in 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger (mission STS-51L) exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members. The disaster occurred when a cold-induced failure of a rubber O-ring seal in the right-hand solid rocket booster allowed hot gases to breach the main fuel tank.
The Goon Show broadcast its last episode #OTD in 1960, marking the end of the show's consistent weekly run on the BBC, although special episodes appeared later. The series featured Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, and Harry Secombe, and concluded a run of nearly a decade of chaotic, surreal comedy.
January 28, 2026 at 12:22 AM
The Goon Show broadcast its last episode #OTD in 1960, marking the end of the show's consistent weekly run on the BBC, although special episodes appeared later. The series featured Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, and Harry Secombe, and concluded a run of nearly a decade of chaotic, surreal comedy.
Bag 28 gives us Worf, son of Mogh, who's not a pacifist yet.
The #LEGO USS Enterprise build continues for an hour. It's the penultimate bag!
#Speirgorm
The #LEGO USS Enterprise build continues for an hour. It's the penultimate bag!
#Speirgorm
January 27, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Bag 28 gives us Worf, son of Mogh, who's not a pacifist yet.
The #LEGO USS Enterprise build continues for an hour. It's the penultimate bag!
#Speirgorm
The #LEGO USS Enterprise build continues for an hour. It's the penultimate bag!
#Speirgorm
#OTD in 1880, Thomas Edison was granted U.S. Patent 223,898 for an electric incandescent lamp using a carbon filament. Developed at his Menlo Park, New Jersey laboratory, it introduced a high-resistance, long-lasting bulb that made practical, widespread domestic electric lighting possible.
January 27, 2026 at 8:59 AM
#OTD in 1880, Thomas Edison was granted U.S. Patent 223,898 for an electric incandescent lamp using a carbon filament. Developed at his Menlo Park, New Jersey laboratory, it introduced a high-resistance, long-lasting bulb that made practical, widespread domestic electric lighting possible.
On this day in 1945, Gone With The Wind, starring Clarke Gable, Vivien Liegh, Leslie Howard and Olivia de Haviland, opened at the Regal Room Cinema, Dublin
#Speirgorm
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January 26, 2026 at 11:17 AM
On this day in 1945, Gone With The Wind, starring Clarke Gable, Vivien Liegh, Leslie Howard and Olivia de Haviland, opened at the Regal Room Cinema, Dublin
#Speirgorm
#Speirgorm
January 26, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Bag 26 done...and so am I.
Time for a break on the #LEGO USS Enterprise build
Primary hull is taking shape.
#Speirgorm
Time for a break on the #LEGO USS Enterprise build
Primary hull is taking shape.
#Speirgorm
January 25, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Bag 26 done...and so am I.
Time for a break on the #LEGO USS Enterprise build
Primary hull is taking shape.
#Speirgorm
Time for a break on the #LEGO USS Enterprise build
Primary hull is taking shape.
#Speirgorm
Bag 25 gives us Counsellor Deanna Troi, so I've someone to talk to now, or at least someone to hear me curse as I continue the LEGO USS Enterprise build 😂
January 25, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Bag 25 gives us Counsellor Deanna Troi, so I've someone to talk to now, or at least someone to hear me curse as I continue the LEGO USS Enterprise build 😂
Good morning from Holly and me out for our walk this morning. I had a great night's sleep so I'm ready to face the day.
Have a lovely Sunday everyone 😊
Have a lovely Sunday everyone 😊
January 25, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Good morning from Holly and me out for our walk this morning. I had a great night's sleep so I'm ready to face the day.
Have a lovely Sunday everyone 😊
Have a lovely Sunday everyone 😊
Good morning from Holly and me out for our walk this morning. It was icy in places but dry, so we'll take that.
Have a lovely Friday everyone and chat to you tomorrow
Have a lovely Friday everyone and chat to you tomorrow
January 23, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Good morning from Holly and me out for our walk this morning. It was icy in places but dry, so we'll take that.
Have a lovely Friday everyone and chat to you tomorrow
Have a lovely Friday everyone and chat to you tomorrow
Taoiseach Jack Lynch and Minister for Foreign Affairs Patrick Hillery signed Ireland's Treaty of Accession to the European Communities #OTD 1972, at the Palais d’Egmont in Brussels, a pivotal moment leading to Ireland officially joining the EC on January 1, 1973.
January 22, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Taoiseach Jack Lynch and Minister for Foreign Affairs Patrick Hillery signed Ireland's Treaty of Accession to the European Communities #OTD 1972, at the Palais d’Egmont in Brussels, a pivotal moment leading to Ireland officially joining the EC on January 1, 1973.
Us engineer Robert Moog invented the first widely used electronic music synthesizer, the Moog modular synthesizer, in 1964, debuting it #OTD and establishing the concept of the modern analog synthesizer with its voltage-controlled modules and keyboard controller, revolutionizing music production.
January 22, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Us engineer Robert Moog invented the first widely used electronic music synthesizer, the Moog modular synthesizer, in 1964, debuting it #OTD and establishing the concept of the modern analog synthesizer with its voltage-controlled modules and keyboard controller, revolutionizing music production.
King Louis XVI, the last King of France, was executed by guillotine on this day in 1793, at the Place de la Révolution (now Place de la Concorde) in Paris, after being convicted of treason by the National Convention, marking a pivotal moment in the French Revolution.
January 21, 2026 at 6:17 AM
King Louis XVI, the last King of France, was executed by guillotine on this day in 1793, at the Place de la Révolution (now Place de la Concorde) in Paris, after being convicted of treason by the National Convention, marking a pivotal moment in the French Revolution.
Bag 23 is finished and it includes the pin to anchor the primary hull onto the secondary hull. Clever!
#LEGO
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#LEGO
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January 20, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Bag 23 is finished and it includes the pin to anchor the primary hull onto the secondary hull. Clever!
#LEGO
#Speirgorm
#LEGO
#Speirgorm