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Set the controls for as far as the mind can think. 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 Today, the sign above my head reads "NOT FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". All hail bright futures.
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RTE news : Are you stuck in the wrong job? 5 signs that it's time to move on www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

On a layover in Dublin, a filmmaker paid homage to Quackser Fortune. “We’re leaving here in three hours,” said Frank Durant, at The Gravediggers. dublininquirer.com/2...

I admire his honesty.

I see the (probably) new PM, Friedrich Merz, in Germany is channelling Letchkov... #IYKYK

On 22 February 1943, three young Germans, members of the White Rose Society -- Hans Scholl, Sophie Scholl, and Christoph Probst -- were guillotined by the Nazis for distributing leaflets speaking out against the crimes of the Third Reich. Their bravery, and their cause, will not be forgotten.

Announcing: Dublin Inquirer Summer School 2025. Come learn about navigating local government, making Freedom of Information Act requests, starting your own publication, and more. Supported by a community grant from Imbibe Coffee Roasters @imbibecoffee.bsky.social. dublininquirer.com/2...

It shouldn't take over 3 mins to decide that ... #EVEMANU

Jerry Butler, soul hitmaker and Illinois politician, dies aged 85 www.theguardian.com/music/2025/f...

I find this very moving: a 10-year-old Ukrainian boy who moved to the West of Ireland 2 years ago as a refugee, speaking in Irish of his love of playing Irish music

There's the late, great Jonah Lomu with future Ireland captain Dan Sheehan on his shoulder. That was 2003 and Sheehan - who captains Ireland from hooker in Cardiff on Saturday - was four years old

Lagom, Załatwić, Dépaysement... Some words hold meaning that cannot be translated. On #MotherLanguageDay, it's worth remembering that one of the EU's founding principles is multilingualism. You can follow our Representations pages to see our content in all EU languages.

It's 5 yrs since #MosesBoyd released the brilliant #DarkMatter that soundtracked the early months of the first Covid-19 lockdown for me. It's still a huge favourite of mine, with the lead track #ShadesOfYou still sounding gorgeous. 💙 youtu.be/PM9lh9ne8pU?...

IYKYK: Remembering The Diceman 💙 RTE news : Thom McGinty: remembering the man behind the iconic Diceman www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

RTE news : Secretary wins €7,000 for unpaid wages and redundancy www.rte.ie/news/busines...

Rick Buckler, drummer of The Jam, dies at 69 after short illness

Here’s this week’s cartoon for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/football/pic...

What an extraordinary & wonderful initiative. 👏👏 #BAFTA ‘It became a lifeline’: the charity bringing cinema to hospital patients www.theguardian.com/film/2025/fe...

‘CONCLAVE’ wins the BAFTA Award for Best Film.

Adrien Brody wins the BAFTA Award for Best Actor.

‘CONCLAVE’ wins the BAFTA Award for Best British Film.

It's incredibly cute & a fun 2 hrs in the cinema. Thanks again, Odeon Cinemas Ireland Malahide Rd for this one. #BridgetJones

Zoe Saldaña wins the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress.

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@CPFC v @Everton later With both clubs having had players (Geoff Thomas, Gary Lineker , Gary Stevens & Gary Abblet) who were directly affected by blood cancer, it would be amazing to see more supporters joining the stem cell register in their honour www.dkms.org.uk/get-involved...

It's grey & rainy today, but we remember. 14.2.1981 #Stardust #TheyNeverCameHome

Many of you have seen the news of the Muna family, who run a wonderful bookshop in East Jerusalem, which was raided by the Israelis confiscating books and arresting Mahmoud and Ahmed. They are now released and there is a fundraiser to help them get back on their feet. Please help if you can xx

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“At the feet of Saint Valentine…” That Christmas I noticed some valentine action… 🙂✌️💕

"The Dead Flower Shop will be a reminder of women who were killed by their partners.” Sarah Benson speaking alongside Geoff Sparling from Allianz Ireland as we launch our Valentine's Day campaign to urge more men to get involved. womensaid.ie/men

#LeonardPeltierFreed

(Catches up on news headlines) oh dear ... youtu.be/on-y9Pv-CJA?...

I've not a fan, but this is brilliant. Thanks Odeon Ireland Malahide Rd for screening & well done everyone who fought the urge to get up & dance! #BecomingLedZeppelin

I'd not read it 'til this past weekend ...