Cian
@codonn.bsky.social
Father of three, husband of one, child of the universe
Donegal native in the Great City of Derry
Donegal native in the Great City of Derry
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This is well worth the read and thank goodness someone is raising the alarm.
I do want to say some things about revenue raising though, because things aren't always as they appear. The department of finance consulted on changing domestic rating measures twice in quick succession. At a time when
I do want to say some things about revenue raising though, because things aren't always as they appear. The department of finance consulted on changing domestic rating measures twice in quick succession. At a time when
London shouldn’t give Stormont any more money - extra cash has been perversely making things worse for the public. The Executive is an emperor with no clothes: It’s strutting around buck naked and far too many people who know this are silent.
London shouldn’t give Stormont any more money — extra cash has been perversely making things worse
The Executive is an emperor with no clothes: It’s strutting around buck naked and far too many people who know this are silent
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
October 17, 2026 at 10:15 AM
This is well worth the read and thank goodness someone is raising the alarm.
I do want to say some things about revenue raising though, because things aren't always as they appear. The department of finance consulted on changing domestic rating measures twice in quick succession. At a time when
I do want to say some things about revenue raising though, because things aren't always as they appear. The department of finance consulted on changing domestic rating measures twice in quick succession. At a time when
My wife in English and we used to work in same place in California. One day we came in together and an american colleague said Here come the British! I said, but I'm Irish! "Same difference" he said
Something something about when people far away argue over their differences and you think... really?
Something something about when people far away argue over their differences and you think... really?
The province of Alberta is voting this week on whether to hold a referendum on separation from Canada.
October 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
My wife in English and we used to work in same place in California. One day we came in together and an american colleague said Here come the British! I said, but I'm Irish! "Same difference" he said
Something something about when people far away argue over their differences and you think... really?
Something something about when people far away argue over their differences and you think... really?
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One time I managed to find the exact spot where that photo was taken on google maps
March 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
One time I managed to find the exact spot where that photo was taken on google maps
Obviously the sensible and humane decision.
The parties at fault here are the parades commission for carelessness, the LOL for unecessarily pressing a sensitive issue, and J Bryson.
I don't actually blame the DUP because politically they kind of had no option but to back the horse once bolted.
The parties at fault here are the parades commission for carelessness, the LOL for unecessarily pressing a sensitive issue, and J Bryson.
I don't actually blame the DUP because politically they kind of had no option but to back the horse once bolted.
The Secretary of State, under his power granted by the 1998 Public Processions Act, has banned the Orange Order from walking the Garvaghy road.
That, Gavin Robinson, is the rule of law.
That, Gavin Robinson, is the rule of law.
October 9, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Obviously the sensible and humane decision.
The parties at fault here are the parades commission for carelessness, the LOL for unecessarily pressing a sensitive issue, and J Bryson.
I don't actually blame the DUP because politically they kind of had no option but to back the horse once bolted.
The parties at fault here are the parades commission for carelessness, the LOL for unecessarily pressing a sensitive issue, and J Bryson.
I don't actually blame the DUP because politically they kind of had no option but to back the horse once bolted.
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We'll have a full analysis of the Conservatives' proposed inheritance tax cuts tomorrow. But, for now, three charts.
1. Who would benefit from the cuts?
1. Who would benefit from the cuts?
October 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM
We'll have a full analysis of the Conservatives' proposed inheritance tax cuts tomorrow. But, for now, three charts.
1. Who would benefit from the cuts?
1. Who would benefit from the cuts?
Moving house here and around half way through packing
October 3, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Moving house here and around half way through packing
Game of Thrones keywords
fucking dethrones
October 2, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Game of Thrones keywords
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🚨 Open letter from people of Protestant backgrounds concerning the Garvaghy Road
🚨 We feel compelled to speak publicly about what is happening in Portadown
🚨Over the past few hours we have collected over 140 signatures
🚨 We feel compelled to speak publicly about what is happening in Portadown
🚨Over the past few hours we have collected over 140 signatures
October 1, 2026 at 7:37 PM
🚨 Open letter from people of Protestant backgrounds concerning the Garvaghy Road
🚨 We feel compelled to speak publicly about what is happening in Portadown
🚨Over the past few hours we have collected over 140 signatures
🚨 We feel compelled to speak publicly about what is happening in Portadown
🚨Over the past few hours we have collected over 140 signatures
beyond the weird catholics-arent-Christians implication here, I take exception to the whole invoking of religion at all for this point. Aren't atheists capable of 'acting for the greater good' too?
Very odd comment, now deleted, as the Garvaghy road residents are of a Christian background too, and as it happens, Catholic tradition has disobedience to unjust law as a fully orthodox part of its theology.
September 28, 2026 at 4:47 PM
beyond the weird catholics-arent-Christians implication here, I take exception to the whole invoking of religion at all for this point. Aren't atheists capable of 'acting for the greater good' too?
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Just to fully underline how spiteful this shit is for those unaware:
On the left is the route the Orange Order have been ordered to take for the past 3 decades without trouble.
On the right is the route that has brought hundreds of cops to Drumcree.
The only motivation is sectarian antagonism.
On the left is the route the Orange Order have been ordered to take for the past 3 decades without trouble.
On the right is the route that has brought hundreds of cops to Drumcree.
The only motivation is sectarian antagonism.
September 27, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Just to fully underline how spiteful this shit is for those unaware:
On the left is the route the Orange Order have been ordered to take for the past 3 decades without trouble.
On the right is the route that has brought hundreds of cops to Drumcree.
The only motivation is sectarian antagonism.
On the left is the route the Orange Order have been ordered to take for the past 3 decades without trouble.
On the right is the route that has brought hundreds of cops to Drumcree.
The only motivation is sectarian antagonism.
I understand people are passionate about Irish military neutrality but it's a very conplicated issue imo and hard to get your head around whats right. I definitely don't have the answers but when I try to discuss (trying to be polite), blanket blocking feels harsh
September 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM
I understand people are passionate about Irish military neutrality but it's a very conplicated issue imo and hard to get your head around whats right. I definitely don't have the answers but when I try to discuss (trying to be polite), blanket blocking feels harsh
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How the global economy became a battlefield – foreign policy expert explains
How the global economy became a battlefield – foreign policy expert explains
War is a way of teaching Americans geography, the old joke goes. As we've seen in recent months, governments can use geographical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz to exert control far beyond thei...
www.channel4.com
September 24, 2026 at 7:26 PM
How the global economy became a battlefield – foreign policy expert explains
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Friend shared this video of a man unveiling the library he hid when he fled Damascus in 2011. It’s incredible
September 17, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Friend shared this video of a man unveiling the library he hid when he fled Damascus in 2011. It’s incredible
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We roast very high quality coffee really really well.
Our staff are well paid and get good benefits.
We've given up over 30% of our profits in each of the last 4 years to organisations including Women's Aid and Solas project.
If you need coffee imbibe.ie/pages/shop
#speirgorm
Our staff are well paid and get good benefits.
We've given up over 30% of our profits in each of the last 4 years to organisations including Women's Aid and Solas project.
If you need coffee imbibe.ie/pages/shop
#speirgorm
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We are an Irish Coffee Roasting Business. We give away 4% of all we earn before we make a cent. We roast coffee very well.
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September 13, 2026 at 5:41 PM
We roast very high quality coffee really really well.
Our staff are well paid and get good benefits.
We've given up over 30% of our profits in each of the last 4 years to organisations including Women's Aid and Solas project.
If you need coffee imbibe.ie/pages/shop
#speirgorm
Our staff are well paid and get good benefits.
We've given up over 30% of our profits in each of the last 4 years to organisations including Women's Aid and Solas project.
If you need coffee imbibe.ie/pages/shop
#speirgorm
Make a band edible
Fleetwood Big Mac
Fleetwood Big Mac
Make a band edible
The Manic Street Peaches
The Manic Street Peaches
Make a band edible
Radiobread
Radiobread
September 12, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Make a band edible
Fleetwood Big Mac
Fleetwood Big Mac
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Why holding a placard is a terrorist act, while causing disruption in a balaclava is not
The mess caused by ministers and the police not taking terrorism law seriously
By me at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
Why holding a placard is a terrorist act, while causing disruption in a balaclava is not
The mess caused by ministers and the police not taking terrorism law seriously
By me at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
September 11, 2026 at 11:50 AM
NEW
Why holding a placard is a terrorist act, while causing disruption in a balaclava is not
The mess caused by ministers and the police not taking terrorism law seriously
By me at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
Why holding a placard is a terrorist act, while causing disruption in a balaclava is not
The mess caused by ministers and the police not taking terrorism law seriously
By me at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
Really enjoying the recent rest is history series on the troubles, I thought I knew a fair bit but didn't realise I was missing a lot of context, however the big issue is my brain struggling to process the way Dominic Sandbrook pronounces 'protestants' with a hard first t.
September 10, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Really enjoying the recent rest is history series on the troubles, I thought I knew a fair bit but didn't realise I was missing a lot of context, however the big issue is my brain struggling to process the way Dominic Sandbrook pronounces 'protestants' with a hard first t.
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John McGinn speaking last night: "The players who have left have decided the opportunities they’ve had are probably better for them but there is nothing better than playing for Aston Villa in the Champions League." #AVFC
September 9, 2026 at 11:06 AM
John McGinn speaking last night: "The players who have left have decided the opportunities they’ve had are probably better for them but there is nothing better than playing for Aston Villa in the Champions League." #AVFC
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I found the best book: a 1963 dictionary of Italian hand gestures
September 7, 2026 at 8:35 PM
I found the best book: a 1963 dictionary of Italian hand gestures
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A significant contributor to the gender pay gap and the continuing financial disparity between men and women is the undervaluing of all of the unpaid care work done by women in Ireland.
Women all over Ireland get up early, every morning, and go to work, unpaid and unvalued.
Women all over Ireland get up early, every morning, and go to work, unpaid and unvalued.
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said this year's Budget will support people "who get up early every morning and go to work".
Budget to support those 'who get up early every morning'
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said this year's Budget will support people "who get up early every morning and go to work".
www.rte.ie
September 7, 2026 at 10:06 AM
A significant contributor to the gender pay gap and the continuing financial disparity between men and women is the undervaluing of all of the unpaid care work done by women in Ireland.
Women all over Ireland get up early, every morning, and go to work, unpaid and unvalued.
Women all over Ireland get up early, every morning, and go to work, unpaid and unvalued.
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Britain’s original plan for New Zealand had the islands split into three provinces, with nonsensical borders typical of any British colonial project. The provinces were named after Irish ones (the guy who came up with them was an Anglo-Irish colonial officer).
These didn’t last for long.
These didn’t last for long.
September 6, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Britain’s original plan for New Zealand had the islands split into three provinces, with nonsensical borders typical of any British colonial project. The provinces were named after Irish ones (the guy who came up with them was an Anglo-Irish colonial officer).
These didn’t last for long.
These didn’t last for long.
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Farage below Polanski? Oh wow he is *fucked*
September 5, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Farage below Polanski? Oh wow he is *fucked*
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Having described Dublin's Wax Museum as featuring "Brendan O’Carroll’s Mrs Brown spitting a jet of water from her mouth while farting on a toilet", I worry this might lead you to presume this was a delightfully heightened bit of absurdism on my part.
Dear reader, this is not the case.
Dear reader, this is not the case.
September 5, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Having described Dublin's Wax Museum as featuring "Brendan O’Carroll’s Mrs Brown spitting a jet of water from her mouth while farting on a toilet", I worry this might lead you to presume this was a delightfully heightened bit of absurdism on my part.
Dear reader, this is not the case.
Dear reader, this is not the case.
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just stop oil protesters got five years in jail for *planning* to do this to the M25.
Masked protesters block access at Port of Dover
Masked protesters block access at Port of Dover
Masked protesters are preventing traffic from going in and out of the Port of Dover.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 5, 2026 at 10:16 AM
just stop oil protesters got five years in jail for *planning* to do this to the M25.