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8 years ago, I told a story which changed my life forever. Shortly after, an old pal from college asked if he could turn it into a film.

So I am DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE that 'Me, Myself & Mary' is not only finished, but has been chosen to lead the Tribeca Festival's animated shorts roster this year.

Stamp art of the new logo, showing Irish language names on a signpost with Reclaim Your Placename.

Stamp doodle logo for the @cnagaeilge.bsky.social AthGhaelú campaign "to encourage people to use Irish placenames instead of English placenames in all aspects of life."
They've also created a Gealltanas Logainmneacha "to encourage individuals and groups to use Irish-only placenames" #SpéirGhorm

Fiachna Ó Braonáin: I was lucky enough to know Moya Brennan - her voice brought us all home From Gaoth Dobhair to the wider world, Moya carried family, music and warmth in every note, and took us all along with her.

A privilege to be asked by @thejournal.ie to share thoughts and reflections on our beloved Moya ❤️💫

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Image depicting a cycle: 1. A Healy-Rae says something idiotic 2. Kerry people ridiculed in press and online 3. "Us Vs Them" attitude intensified 4. Healy-Rae tells people to vote for them as they're the only ones that represent the marginalised poor creature in Kerry against the uppity Dublin "Big Shots" 5. Healy-Rae voted into power. In the middle is a depiction of a man with a beard saying "Bejaysus!" #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #Ireland

Vintage at this stage

Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73 Moya Brennan, best known as the lead singer of the Grammy and BAFTA-winning group Clannad, died peacefully yesterday, surrounded by her family, at the age of 73.

So sad to learn of the passing of Moya Brennan of Clannad. For me, her singing was the bridge between the old traditions of Irish music and something new and vibrant as contemporary sounds and influences came into it.
Her instrument was her voice, and it was stunning.
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Clannad - Theme from Harry's Game (Official HD Video) YouTube video by ClannadVEVO

RIP Moya Brennan, a wonderful singer, composer, harpist, sister of Enya, and gave - with Clannad - the first ever performance in Irish on Top of the Pops. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zHT...

Republic of Ireland Football Squad – ‘Put ‘Em Under Pressure’ 31 May 1990 The first of those ’90s monsters: the event single that stays at number one for months on end. ‘Put ‘Em Under Pressure’ topped the Irish charts for a then-record…

RIP Moya Brennan. Clannad never had a chart-topping single in Ireland, but her voice kicks off one of our most iconic number ones: irishnumberones.com/2022/04/27/r...

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Clannad - Caisleáin Óir YouTube video by An Ghaoth Aniar

Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam.

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Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73 Moya Brennan, best known as the lead singer of Grammy and BAFTA-winning group Clannad, has died aged 73.

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Laoch eile imithe uainn.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam - Máire Ní Bhraonáin ar shlí na fírinne.

📖 Cuirfidh an scéal seo ag smaoineamh tú ar thábhacht na n-ealaíon sa lá atá inniu ann. Is úrscéal é seo do dhéagóirí, ach is cinnte go dtarraingeodh sé suim léitheoirí fásta freisin.

Léigh an léirmheas ag loveleabhargaeilge.ie/leirmheasanna/

@forasnagaeilge.bsky.social

It's actually good when people online refer to figures they don't like as "fat fucks" or insults about their body type rather than their character, because it lets me know they'd quietly think the same about me and those with a similar body to me if we ever met in person, which means we never will.

It’s a great moment to remember that in the leadup to this popular uprising, the first major gut-punch was delivered by Budapest Pride. Poetic justice. 🇭🇺🏳️‍🌈

Great analysis here.
Well worth reading.
Thank you @louthforever.bsky.social

We are ar bís about this!

Building empathy through language.

Bí linn.

@raidionalife.bsky.social

#Podcast #Multilingual

The fuel protests in Ireland are a Trojan Horse that aim to bring fascism to Ireland. We are witnessing the birth of an Irish version MAGA. The more you look, the more obvious it is that many of the key spokesmen (and they are all men) are dangerous anti-immigrant far right agitators.Wake up.

Postáil de chuid Muslim Sisters of Éire: We’ve spent the last 48 hours coordinating the logistics and prep work necessary to get our soup run stationed at the GPO. When we got to the top of O’Connell Street, the Guards wouldn’t allow us to go through, but after much persuasion, they escorted us with a patrol car up to the GPO. Given the current situation, we truly appreciate them assisting us despite having their hands full. We arrived and were surprised that the queue was not as large as expected. When we got there, a lot of people thought that we wouldn’t be able to get through. Soon the word got out and the queue became much longer. Everything went well; we had a lot of food and donations. A huge shout out to little Amelia who came to our office and donated €50 from her birthday money as well as her Easter eggs—such kindness and beauty in such a young child. A credit to her mammy and daddy. Tonight took a deeply upsetting turn. As we were finishing our service, we were approached by a group of five or six individuals carrying Irish flags. They began shouting xenophobic rhetoric, telling us this country is "only for the Irish," that we don't belong here, and that we should "go home."

In a beautiful show of solidarity, those around the GPO immediately spoke up, asserting that we are Irish. However, the situation turned hostile. Our Chairperson and founder was targeted with verbal abuse and told to "go back where she came from"—despite being from Coolock. It was clear that because she wears a hijab, her identity as an Irish woman was being questioned. In 11 years of service, we have never experienced such verbal abuse. It was difficult to maintain the peace, but the homeless community—truly amazing people—stepped up to protect us. We are grateful that the situation eventually de-escalated and the Gardaí arrived to disperse the group. Providing 300 meals to those in need only to be met with hate is sickening. But let it be known: we remain undeterred. We are united, and we will always be there for the less fortunate, regardless of their background. In Ireland, you don’t need an ID to receive a warm meal from a soup run. We can’t do this without your constant support. If you would like to help us or donate, please visit https://msoe.ie/donate/.

Is mar gheall ar ghrúpaí ar nós Muslim Sisters of Éire nach bhfuil cúrsaí níos measa fós sa tír. An dream sin a mhaíonn gur cheart "tús áite a thabhairt d'Éireannaigh", léiríonn siad arís is arís eile gur cuma leo dáiríre faoi dhaoine eile, níl sa mhaíomh sin ach iarracht an ciníochas a cheilt.

First time we have seen this in 5 days of protests - Gardai using an army heavy towing vehicle to move blockade tractors off the road at Whitegate - vid Brian Connolly

They attacked the Muslim Sisters of Éire, one of the kindest and mostly welcoming groups out on the streets of Dublin providing meals to the unhoused.

Fuck every single one of these rat fucks.

Gabriel Rosenstock, duine de mhórscríbhneoirí na Gaeilge agus file ‘idirnáisiúnta’, ar shlí na fírinne Scríbhneoir agus aistritheoir bisiúil ildánach ab ea Gabriel Rosenstock, a bhí lárnach sa ghrúpa ceannródaíoch filí Innti, agus i bhforbairt seánraí éagsúla sa Ghaeilge

Gabriel Rosenstock, duine de mhórscríbhneoirí na Gaeilge agus file ‘idirnáisiúnta’, ar shlí na fírinne

Mór-fhile Ghaeilge, Gabriel Rosenstock, imithe ar shlí na fírinne Craolfar clár trathnóna inniu ar RTÉ RnaG ina mbeidh taifid den bhfile agus é ag comhrá faoina dhialann ailse agus a chuid smaointe faoin mbás.

TÁ GABRIEL ROSENSTOCK, duine de mhór fhilí is scríbhneoirí na Gaeilge, ar shlí na fírinne, tugadh le fios ar maidin inniu. #Gaeilge jrnl.ie/7004723t

My name is Séamas O’Reilly – or at least I thought it was until recently The fight for my fada: Booking a flight, a train or a leisure centre appointment becomes a tedious grind when my ‘non-standard character’ is rejected

My name is Séamas O'Reilly. Most of the time.

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I've said this before but it remains true.
Working in an Off License on Holy Thursday used to be like the if the first 15 minutes of Saving Private Ryan was sponsored by Diageo.

A tabby cat picture posted on instagram by CatsAid with text saying he is missing from Ballymun/Santry area and if you see him please contact catsaid@gmail.com

#speirghorm Please share to get Tadhg home, and also, isn’t Tadhg a great name for a cat

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗵𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀🔴⚫️

Our two new initiatives for club members aiming to reduce costs and waste in our community.

𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆🚲

Bikes available for children aged 6-11 to borrow for 6-12 months. Once outgrown, they're returned so another young person in the community can use them.

Bí linn - join us for this workshop as part of Off The Scéal. Let's help build empathy through language! ✍️🏾📚🗣

We’re at the Titanic Museum in Belfast. They have a display of loads of knock off Titanic merch from around the world, including this guy. I said hey check out Thomas The Sank Engine, but there was nobody around to hear it. That ship is claiming fresh victims to this day.

A photo of John Connolly, used as promo for the weekly show ABC to XTC on RTÉ Gold.

Logo image for RTÉ Gold.

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