@robertpurfield.bsky.social
Trade Union official for SIPTU in the Arts and Culture Sector. Spends spare time keeping order on the GAA field. All views my own
Went for a walk earlier on Gormanston beach. The East wind added to the freshness #speirgorm
December 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Went for a walk earlier on Gormanston beach. The East wind added to the freshness #speirgorm
Rosser has excelled himself this week www.e-pages.dk/irishtimes/5...
Elf went missing and Sorcha’s old man went loop-the-focking-loop. He actually rang the Gords
Sorcha’s old dear has a scream on her like Wayne Bornes’s whistle. Sorcha’s old man is like, “What in the name of God?” and we all rush into the living room – we’re talking me, Sorcha and, like I said...
www.e-pages.dk
December 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Rosser has excelled himself this week www.e-pages.dk/irishtimes/5...
An element of telling us what we already know here. The VAT cut benefits the big companies more also.
Vat cut for hospitality will not lead to cheaper prices, says Fiscal Council study
www.independent.ie/business/vat...
Vat cut for hospitality will not lead to cheaper prices, says Fiscal Council study
www.independent.ie/business/vat...
Vat cut for hospitality will not lead to cheaper prices, says Fiscal Council study
The cut in Vat rates for the hospitality sector next July is not likely to result in a reduction in prices for consumers, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has warned.
www.independent.ie
December 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
An element of telling us what we already know here. The VAT cut benefits the big companies more also.
Vat cut for hospitality will not lead to cheaper prices, says Fiscal Council study
www.independent.ie/business/vat...
Vat cut for hospitality will not lead to cheaper prices, says Fiscal Council study
www.independent.ie/business/vat...
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"Ireland's 1994 Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan has said he plans to hand back his trophy in support of last year's winner Nemo, who is returning the 2024 trophy in protest over Israel's continued participation." #Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Irish Eurovision winner McGettigan to return trophy
Ireland's 1994 Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan has said he plans to hand back his trophy in support of last year's winner Nemo, who is returning the 2024 trophy in protest over Israel's continued...
www.rte.ie
December 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Have to agree with this. A lot of people I know badly affected by social media are long past childhood.
It’s very funny to me that countries are trying to pass laws banning teens from social media until they’re older and can “handle it” as if the last decade hasn’t been about watching rich middle aged men nuke their brains on Twitter and then run the USA via shitpost.
Dude. Yes. Alito and Thomas are of course the standout examples, but all of the Republican justices have tells in their writing and their questioning indicating that they are, to varying degrees, marinating their brains in dumb bitch juice
December 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Have to agree with this. A lot of people I know badly affected by social media are long past childhood.
Today is international day of Persons with disabilities proud to stand in aupport with Purple Lights founder Gary Kearney and @irishequity.bsky.social executive members in support of this #purplelights25
December 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Today is international day of Persons with disabilities proud to stand in aupport with Purple Lights founder Gary Kearney and @irishequity.bsky.social executive members in support of this #purplelights25
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no contract? NO COFFEE 🗣️ don’t cross a picket line while we’re on ULP strike, and DON’T BUY STARBUCKS at all while our union is still out here! #NoContractNoCoffee
December 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
no contract? NO COFFEE 🗣️ don’t cross a picket line while we’re on ULP strike, and DON’T BUY STARBUCKS at all while our union is still out here! #NoContractNoCoffee
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In black & white Irelands housing policy
Structural violence & vandalism at its worst
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
Structural violence & vandalism at its worst
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
November 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
In black & white Irelands housing policy
Structural violence & vandalism at its worst
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
Structural violence & vandalism at its worst
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
It's the time of year where the head says ya need to move but the body says full hibernation
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It's the time of year where the head says ya need to move but the body says full hibernation
That Ireland South Africa game was so long there's kids been born and turned 1 during it
November 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
That Ireland South Africa game was so long there's kids been born and turned 1 during it
Breaking out the thermal socks. Winter is truly here
November 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Breaking out the thermal socks. Winter is truly here
Ah the aul "shut me down" nonsense while being quoted in national media, repeatedly.
Tánaiste Simon Harris has said Labour TD Conor Sheehan calling him a populist is an attempt from the left to “caricature” him and “shut me down”. jrnl.ie/6875778
Simon Harris says the left are ‘trying to caricature me’ on migration
Labour TD Conor Sheehan said he believes the Tánaiste is ‘quite populist’.
jrnl.ie
November 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Ah the aul "shut me down" nonsense while being quoted in national media, repeatedly.
Simon Harris is deliberately spreading disinformation on immigration
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Fintan O’Toole: Simon Harris is deliberately spreading disinformation on immigration
For Fine Gael, the small number awaiting deportation is proof inward migration has become ‘too high’
www.irishtimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Simon Harris is deliberately spreading disinformation on immigration
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
It's not a crisis at this stage, it's a conscious decision
Ireland’s housing crisis to last another 15 years, Department of Finance predicts
Ireland’s housing crisis to last another 15 years, Department of Finance predicts
Estimate of future demand based on current demographic trends
www.irishtimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
It's not a crisis at this stage, it's a conscious decision
Is David McWilliams the centrist dad's economist?
November 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Is David McWilliams the centrist dad's economist?
I for one admire McGuirk's ability to be consistently so wrong. If he told you it was raining outside you'd put the sun cream on
Ladies and gentlemen, the “protect women and children” brigade
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I for one admire McGuirk's ability to be consistently so wrong. If he told you it was raining outside you'd put the sun cream on
In fairness someone who isn't a rabid right winger is considered well to the left in the States.
Veteran far-left lawmaker Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidency in landslide.
https://cnn.it/4hpeTrW
https://cnn.it/4hpeTrW
October 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
In fairness someone who isn't a rabid right winger is considered well to the left in the States.
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1. It was a higher turnout for this presidential election than the 2018 presidential election.
2. The number of spoiled votes only equates to 5.91% of the actual electorate.
3. No Irish presidential candidate has ever received as many first preference votes as Catherine Connolly got.
#SpeirGorm
2. The number of spoiled votes only equates to 5.91% of the actual electorate.
3. No Irish presidential candidate has ever received as many first preference votes as Catherine Connolly got.
#SpeirGorm
October 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
1. It was a higher turnout for this presidential election than the 2018 presidential election.
2. The number of spoiled votes only equates to 5.91% of the actual electorate.
3. No Irish presidential candidate has ever received as many first preference votes as Catherine Connolly got.
#SpeirGorm
2. The number of spoiled votes only equates to 5.91% of the actual electorate.
3. No Irish presidential candidate has ever received as many first preference votes as Catherine Connolly got.
#SpeirGorm
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I see a lot of talk about the government learning the wrong lessons when it comes to the spoiled votes. It's a fair concern.
Equally though, I want to see the left learn that, when united, they can get the candidates over the line. In a landslide.
Keep the momentum going. #aras25 #speirgorm
Equally though, I want to see the left learn that, when united, they can get the candidates over the line. In a landslide.
Keep the momentum going. #aras25 #speirgorm
October 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
I see a lot of talk about the government learning the wrong lessons when it comes to the spoiled votes. It's a fair concern.
Equally though, I want to see the left learn that, when united, they can get the candidates over the line. In a landslide.
Keep the momentum going. #aras25 #speirgorm
Equally though, I want to see the left learn that, when united, they can get the candidates over the line. In a landslide.
Keep the momentum going. #aras25 #speirgorm
Sign the Equity UK open letter www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/op...
Open Letter to the Screen Industry in Ireland: Don't Undermine Union Agreements
As the screen sector in Ireland continues to grow in size, talent, and global recognition, it is more vital than ever that we uphold the standards, protections, and rights that underpin fair and susta...
www.megaphone.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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What a beautiful poem, Katriona O'Sullivan just shared it on insta, brought tears to my eyes. #Speirgorm
October 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
What a beautiful poem, Katriona O'Sullivan just shared it on insta, brought tears to my eyes. #Speirgorm
The Sindo "opinion" section has exceeded itself today anyway.
October 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The Sindo "opinion" section has exceeded itself today anyway.
Really saddened at the passing of Manchán Magan. Loved his stuff but the Blindboy podcasts where he was a guest were truly amazing. You never knew where they'd end up and it was glorious informative chaos
October 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Really saddened at the passing of Manchán Magan. Loved his stuff but the Blindboy podcasts where he was a guest were truly amazing. You never knew where they'd end up and it was glorious informative chaos
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Genuinely baffled by the wailing and pearl clutching about Maria Steen not being on the ballot. Why are people acting like she was basically owed the nomination, or we are obliged to have her on the ballot? She started her campaign like 5 minutes before the deadline and failed, she is owed nothing.
September 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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