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While my #gaeilge is nowhere near fluent, I love that people are using it here #Spèirghorm #spéirgorm #Irish #IrishBluesky

It 100% is a competition. 🙂 But seriously, the area around Rathmines, Harrolds Cross and Ranelagh likely needs its own campaign to ask why they arent seeing quicker progress to support and boost the levels of cycling in those areas and their connects into the city centre etc.

SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan is bringing forward a Private Member’s Bill at Stormont to protect the environment. We must act to safeguard and restore our natural environment and beautiful surroundings before it's too late. Have your say on the legislation here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ENRB

The Harbourview Hotel, formerly known as The Londonderry Arms, is on schedule to open before Easter, and is described as Ireland’s first ‘whiskey hotel,’ serving a collection of over 300 whiskeys, alongside classic whiskey cocktails. More below.

#speirgorm, I need help. What is the difference between "an bhfuil sé" and "tá sé"? Please explain as if I'm in primary school. Also, how should I pronounce "grianmhar"? And please don't confuse me with dialects. I just need to know how to say it so the greatest number of people will understand 😉

We need your old cars! Have an old car you want to scrap? Our #DFBRecruits need cars to use for their Road Traffic Collision Course We can arrange pick up and disposal free of charge. If interested please call our training centre on 01-2224199 or see bit.ly/DFBcar

The previous commitment to hold a referendum to extend presidential voting rights for Irish citizens outside the state is not in the draft program for government. Will the incoming Taoiseach give the North and Diaspora a voice? He could via the Taoiseach nominations.

Updated my WomenOnAir profile for 2025. Reminder - want to have/hear more women? This database is a fantastic resource for producers, full of incredible women. womenonair.ie/commentator/...

* The Big Snow of 2025 on the Galtees * Brothers Tom John William & their nephew Billy Cunningham along with their Hill Sheep Farming Neighbours are out on the Galtees with the last few days digging out their sheep who have been trapped in what has been the worst snow fall in decades.

Senate elections in Ireland; University panels polls close 29th January. I'll be voting for @evadowling,bsky.social #1 on the NUI panel, and Alice-Mary Higgins. On Trinity I'd recommend either @hazelchu.bsky.social‬ or @smytho.bsky.social for your #1, and of course the wonderful Sadhbh O'Neill.

Some things may go without saying, but Belgium's food agency issued a public health warning as the festive season wrapped up: don't eat your Christmas tree

As government formation talks continue, politicians have received the latest insight into the health of the economy - on the face of it, there is little to worry about, but beneath the surface it is a very different story, writes RTÉ Economics & Public Affairs Correspondent David Murphy

In to the last few days of the Christmas break. Looking for something to do with the kids? Print this, colour it in and post your finished version as a reply! We will send some DFB goodies to the best one!

Athbhliain faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh! 🥳

Beautiful book of words we were never taught

Calling all stargazers✨ Irish aurora forecasters have predicted that the Northern Lights will likely be visible across large parts of Ireland on New Year's Eve.

Join the #100DaysofGaeilge Challenge in 2025! It's a New Year and there will be new opportunities for you to take the plunge! What's it all about? Read more below! irishlanguagematters.com/join-the-100...

Nice! #CanadaSky www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

PSA For everyone, everywhere, stop. Slow down, settle, watch the wonderful film on @tg4.bsky.social An Cailín Cuin www.tg4.ie/en/player/pl...

Been seven years since I first read this, on the English language's *completely universal but totally invisible* adjective hierarchy, and I can honestly say I've thought about it most days since.