Dermot Frost
@astarmain.bsky.social
I do stuff with computers and like loud music. Talk a lot about politics especially when #vinb is on. Also @[email protected] and @astarmain on the fail whale.
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Cannot disagree with a single word in this from Mayo LGFA.
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We Love It Too
A reflection on integration from the Mayo LGFA County Executive.
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September 21, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Cannot disagree with a single word in this from Mayo LGFA.
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If an Irish newspaper doesn’t run a “Senior Orangeman Calls For A United Ireland” headline, then the newspapers are dead.
September 12, 2026 at 10:11 AM
If an Irish newspaper doesn’t run a “Senior Orangeman Calls For A United Ireland” headline, then the newspapers are dead.
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Astrophotographer Adam (AJ) Smadi caught this image a few hours ago from Washington state.
A thin crescent Moon, sunlight illuminating the rugged lunar surface.
And 2,400 times farther away—and on the other side of the Sun—mighty Jupiter, and its moons Io (left) and Ganymede (right).
A thin crescent Moon, sunlight illuminating the rugged lunar surface.
And 2,400 times farther away—and on the other side of the Sun—mighty Jupiter, and its moons Io (left) and Ganymede (right).
September 9, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Astrophotographer Adam (AJ) Smadi caught this image a few hours ago from Washington state.
A thin crescent Moon, sunlight illuminating the rugged lunar surface.
And 2,400 times farther away—and on the other side of the Sun—mighty Jupiter, and its moons Io (left) and Ganymede (right).
A thin crescent Moon, sunlight illuminating the rugged lunar surface.
And 2,400 times farther away—and on the other side of the Sun—mighty Jupiter, and its moons Io (left) and Ganymede (right).
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The urge became too strong.
September 7, 2026 at 2:24 PM
The urge became too strong.
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I don't want to be more in line with the rest of the EU on citizenship. I want us to repeal the fucking 27th Amendement and return to our own tradition of birthright citizenship instead of the jus sanguinis shite that tells people born and reared here they aren't Irish if they have immigrant parents
Planned changes to Irish citizenship requirements will ensure that new citizens have an “understanding” of the country and its values, the Taoiseach has said. jrnl.ie/7154915
September 7, 2026 at 12:40 PM
I don't want to be more in line with the rest of the EU on citizenship. I want us to repeal the fucking 27th Amendement and return to our own tradition of birthright citizenship instead of the jus sanguinis shite that tells people born and reared here they aren't Irish if they have immigrant parents
Just finished reading @gilduran.com book The Nerd Reich. I knew some of the actors, but not how closely tied they all are and how fucked up their world view is. At the end he says no need for the guillotine, but it's getting close to that point.
September 7, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Just finished reading @gilduran.com book The Nerd Reich. I knew some of the actors, but not how closely tied they all are and how fucked up their world view is. At the end he says no need for the guillotine, but it's getting close to that point.
You go all the way to Belgium for a gig and then find a free open air show in the middle of town on your way back to the hotel.
September 5, 2026 at 10:14 PM
You go all the way to Belgium for a gig and then find a free open air show in the middle of town on your way back to the hotel.
Well that was a blast. Kings of Thrash featuring Dave Ellefson and Jeff Young playing all the classic 80s Megadeth tunes. Hook in Mouth is such a banger.
September 1, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Well that was a blast. Kings of Thrash featuring Dave Ellefson and Jeff Young playing all the classic 80s Megadeth tunes. Hook in Mouth is such a banger.
Impressed with @dubray-books.bsky.social Ordered a few books yesterday and the first parcel arrived less than 24 hours later. Who needs prime!
August 27, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Impressed with @dubray-books.bsky.social Ordered a few books yesterday and the first parcel arrived less than 24 hours later. Who needs prime!
The H block hunger strikes.
What's the first historic event that you remember?
August 26, 2026 at 10:31 AM
The H block hunger strikes.
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Following on from yesterday's new all-time high for solar, two charts to illustrate the rapid rise of solar power in Ireland between 2022 and 2026:
- peak output on the sunniest days: ~100MW -> ~1400MW
- annual production: ~130GWh -> >1500GWh (we project)
In both cases, >10x in just 5 years ☀️ 📈
- peak output on the sunniest days: ~100MW -> ~1400MW
- annual production: ~130GWh -> >1500GWh (we project)
In both cases, >10x in just 5 years ☀️ 📈
August 25, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Following on from yesterday's new all-time high for solar, two charts to illustrate the rapid rise of solar power in Ireland between 2022 and 2026:
- peak output on the sunniest days: ~100MW -> ~1400MW
- annual production: ~130GWh -> >1500GWh (we project)
In both cases, >10x in just 5 years ☀️ 📈
- peak output on the sunniest days: ~100MW -> ~1400MW
- annual production: ~130GWh -> >1500GWh (we project)
In both cases, >10x in just 5 years ☀️ 📈
Had a dream about an album I haven't listened to in at least 25 years. Quick spin this morning and it's still pretty good. Won't be a regular play but won't be 25 years either. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Suicidal Tendencies – Join The Army (Vinyl Album) - Record Rip HQ Audio Only - Original 1987 USA Pressing - Full Album Playlist - YouTube
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August 21, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Had a dream about an album I haven't listened to in at least 25 years. Quick spin this morning and it's still pretty good. Won't be a regular play but won't be 25 years either. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Every country should have an Electrification Czar except that person should be called the Chargé d’Affaires d’Affaires de Charger.
August 18, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Every country should have an Electrification Czar except that person should be called the Chargé d’Affaires d’Affaires de Charger.
Today is the first day since March (excluding nights we charged the car) that we produced less solar electricity than we consumed over a 24 hour period. Mix of cloudy weather and the kids baking.
August 16, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Today is the first day since March (excluding nights we charged the car) that we produced less solar electricity than we consumed over a 24 hour period. Mix of cloudy weather and the kids baking.
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Boost if you're with Team Shark
Hungry Shark Says Nom Nom
Alt: Hungry Shark Says Nom Nom
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August 13, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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As good as we got the eclipse in our cereal box viewer.
August 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
As good as we got the eclipse in our cereal box viewer.
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Calling on the Irish government and state agencies to immediately close their X accounts. Continued use of a fascist agitator's social media site is both incompatible with democratic values and immoral.
July 27, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Calling on the Irish government and state agencies to immediately close their X accounts. Continued use of a fascist agitator's social media site is both incompatible with democratic values and immoral.
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Hayes ... once a thug always a thug.
July 19, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Hayes ... once a thug always a thug.
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As a Scottish person it's nice to not be on the receiving end of a Nic Berry refereeing performance for once.
July 18, 2026 at 9:06 AM
As a Scottish person it's nice to not be on the receiving end of a Nic Berry refereeing performance for once.
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Not for a second going to say we lost because of him. I need to make that really clear.
However.
He was absolutely atrocious today.
However.
He was absolutely atrocious today.
July 18, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Not for a second going to say we lost because of him. I need to make that really clear.
However.
He was absolutely atrocious today.
However.
He was absolutely atrocious today.
Glad I got up early on a Saturday to watch this match. Shooting ourselves in the foot at every opportunity.
July 18, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Glad I got up early on a Saturday to watch this match. Shooting ourselves in the foot at every opportunity.
Just finished a 6 hour drive up from Bordeaux area towards Normandy to get the ferry home tomorrow. AC in the car seems to have given up for the last hour in 38 degree heat. Hope it cops on over night and keeps us cool for the last few hours tomorrow.
July 10, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Just finished a 6 hour drive up from Bordeaux area towards Normandy to get the ferry home tomorrow. AC in the car seems to have given up for the last hour in 38 degree heat. Hope it cops on over night and keeps us cool for the last few hours tomorrow.
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Solar's sharp rise continues.
As of April 2026, global solar capacity now exceeds 3 terawatt.
1 gigawatt → 1 terawatt: 20+ years
1 terawatt → 2 terawatt: 33 months
2 terawatt → 3 terawatt: 19 months
As of April 2026, global solar capacity now exceeds 3 terawatt.
1 gigawatt → 1 terawatt: 20+ years
1 terawatt → 2 terawatt: 33 months
2 terawatt → 3 terawatt: 19 months
July 9, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Solar's sharp rise continues.
As of April 2026, global solar capacity now exceeds 3 terawatt.
1 gigawatt → 1 terawatt: 20+ years
1 terawatt → 2 terawatt: 33 months
2 terawatt → 3 terawatt: 19 months
As of April 2026, global solar capacity now exceeds 3 terawatt.
1 gigawatt → 1 terawatt: 20+ years
1 terawatt → 2 terawatt: 33 months
2 terawatt → 3 terawatt: 19 months