Giles na Magaleen
@gilesnamagaleen.bsky.social
Bard (from The Gurriers' Arms), gentleman scholar, Midleton drinker, pheasant plucker https://ballymagaleen.com/
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Ballymagaleen:
Ireland’s Least Reasonable Village
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Independent Scholar, Philologist & Financial Flâneur
Self-employed, Ballymagaleen & Various Jurisdictions, 1987–present
Conducts original research into language, liturgy, and ledger-books
Occasional lecturer on “The Poetry of Double-Entry Bookkeeping”. ballymagaleen.com/about-giles
Self-employed, Ballymagaleen & Various Jurisdictions, 1987–present
Conducts original research into language, liturgy, and ledger-books
Occasional lecturer on “The Poetry of Double-Entry Bookkeeping”. ballymagaleen.com/about-giles
@maddygram.bsky.social Ta me ar meisce anocht, buichos le Dia.
January 8, 2026 at 11:18 AM
@maddygram.bsky.social Ta me ar meisce anocht, buichos le Dia.
The USA is rapidly leaving civilisation. Thanks for 'Casablanca', Mc Donalds and Thousand Island Dressing. All the rest was shite.
January 8, 2026 at 11:14 AM
The USA is rapidly leaving civilisation. Thanks for 'Casablanca', Mc Donalds and Thousand Island Dressing. All the rest was shite.
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Citizen juries. Another fine (not a hint of chauvinism) Irish institution. Seriously.
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Beyond Identity and Ideology: How Deliberation Can Reframe Constitutional Debate
🔗 Listen now:
Spotify: bit.ly/44XSsW2
SoundCloud: bit.ly/3L5HYx7
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January 8, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Citizen juries. Another fine (not a hint of chauvinism) Irish institution. Seriously.
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Release the Epstein Files!
January 7, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Release the Epstein Files!
“All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake up in the day to find it was vanity, but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.”
― T.E. Lawrence, Seven Pillars of Wisdom
― T.E. Lawrence, Seven Pillars of Wisdom
January 8, 2026 at 1:49 AM
“All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake up in the day to find it was vanity, but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.”
― T.E. Lawrence, Seven Pillars of Wisdom
― T.E. Lawrence, Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Steve Miller needs a new logo
January 8, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Steve Miller needs a new logo
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Have a Cuppa Midnight
January 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Have a Cuppa Midnight
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It’s deeply tragic, but Europe must prepare for the possibility of armed conflict if the U.S. were to annex Greenland. Dear Americans: is this really worth it? When will you finally push for a change in your country’s leadership—and stop this dangerous course?
#Greenland #Europe #Democracy #Peace
#Greenland #Europe #Democracy #Peace
January 5, 2026 at 8:27 PM
It’s deeply tragic, but Europe must prepare for the possibility of armed conflict if the U.S. were to annex Greenland. Dear Americans: is this really worth it? When will you finally push for a change in your country’s leadership—and stop this dangerous course?
#Greenland #Europe #Democracy #Peace
#Greenland #Europe #Democracy #Peace
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January 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Anyone who has posted a picture of themselves on the internet, regardless of age or gender, is one message to Grok away from being shown wearing a swastika bikini and performing a fascist salute.
January 7, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Anyone who has posted a picture of themselves on the internet, regardless of age or gender, is one message to Grok away from being shown wearing a swastika bikini and performing a fascist salute.
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Honestly, the Venezuela thing being a distraction from Epstein and affordability crisis seems to be working pretty well.
January 6, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Honestly, the Venezuela thing being a distraction from Epstein and affordability crisis seems to be working pretty well.
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Theip ar Chumann na mBan an R-caol a fhuaimniú i gceart inniu ( tionchar na bpiaraí scoile is cinnte 🙄 ) so beidh siad ag codladh sa ghairdín anocht.
January 5, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Theip ar Chumann na mBan an R-caol a fhuaimniú i gceart inniu ( tionchar na bpiaraí scoile is cinnte 🙄 ) so beidh siad ag codladh sa ghairdín anocht.
And not Robert Emmet's
January 7, 2026 at 4:01 AM
And not Robert Emmet's
I understand the allure of SUVs in urban/suburban areas; I don't like it.
Liberal England: Pedestrian deaths are increasing because of the rise of SUVs
"While SUVs are 44 per cent more likely to kill an adult pedestrian or cyclist in a crash compared with an ordinary 'sedan', for children the figure is a shocking 82 per cent." liberalengland.blogspot.com/2026/01/pede...
"While SUVs are 44 per cent more likely to kill an adult pedestrian or cyclist in a crash compared with an ordinary 'sedan', for children the figure is a shocking 82 per cent." liberalengland.blogspot.com/2026/01/pede...
Image of a boy crossing the street waiting on the green man.
Image of a boy crossing the street waiting on the green man.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:32 PM
I understand the allure of SUVs in urban/suburban areas; I don't like it.
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I live my life by three simple rules
January 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
I live my life by three simple rules
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/5 Significantly Clark was a HUGE fan of Yarvin, which limns them both perfectly. And I presume Randazza is gushing over them.
Yes, I sure can pick them.
Yes, I sure can pick them.
January 6, 2026 at 6:24 PM
/5 Significantly Clark was a HUGE fan of Yarvin, which limns them both perfectly. And I presume Randazza is gushing over them.
Yes, I sure can pick them.
Yes, I sure can pick them.
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Fruit is delicious!
This place needs some Innocuous Discourse pronto. Quote this with a take that’s not political or aggressive
January 6, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Fruit is delicious!
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The Manuscript of the Week is RIA MS 23 M 70, Leabhar Gabhála or the Book of Invasions, an origin legend of the Irish people that exists in many variant versions, in poetry and prose: www.ria.ie/collections/...
This version was compiled for Brian Ruadh Mág Uidhir (Maguire), Baron of Enniskillen.
This version was compiled for Brian Ruadh Mág Uidhir (Maguire), Baron of Enniskillen.
January 5, 2026 at 10:52 AM
The Manuscript of the Week is RIA MS 23 M 70, Leabhar Gabhála or the Book of Invasions, an origin legend of the Irish people that exists in many variant versions, in poetry and prose: www.ria.ie/collections/...
This version was compiled for Brian Ruadh Mág Uidhir (Maguire), Baron of Enniskillen.
This version was compiled for Brian Ruadh Mág Uidhir (Maguire), Baron of Enniskillen.
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No representation no taxes
Today the Pentagon censured Senator Mark Kelly and moved to strip part of his earned military retirement benefits for stating the truth.
This administration is trying to convince Americans that truth is whatever it says it is—even when the evidence is plainly in front of us.
This administration is trying to convince Americans that truth is whatever it says it is—even when the evidence is plainly in front of us.
January 6, 2026 at 3:28 AM
No representation no taxes