Tony - Pod Guy - Groves
@tonygroves.bsky.social
Newly elected leader of lefty Irish Bluesky. Exiled leader of lefty Irish twitter, current Lord Mayor of Dublin and occasional podcaster. tortoiseshack.ie is my home.
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So I’d really appreciate if you would read this post and maybe help if you can. It means the world to me and all and any support will be greatly appreciated.
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Why has no journalist asked any member of government the most obvious question of all - namely, why do they think it's OK to touch children without their consent?
It's an open goal, lads.
It's an open goal, lads.
A recent ad on consent produced by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is one of a number of 'warning signs' regarding the use of public money by external organisations, said Simon Harris jrnl.ie/7210067
‘We don’t need ad campaigns lecturing citizens’: Simon Harris calls for greater control of NGOs
Harris’s comments follow a controversial ad on consent produced by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.
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October 30, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Why has no journalist asked any member of government the most obvious question of all - namely, why do they think it's OK to touch children without their consent?
It's an open goal, lads.
It's an open goal, lads.
Movie Night at the Ionad Hind Rajab. A tiny bit of normalcy for the kids. We’ve now 220 children enrolled. Thank you United for Dignity in Gaza, Adam SpiceBag Doyle, Talah, Niamh and anyone who supports us.
www.ionadhindrajab.org
www.ionadhindrajab.org
October 30, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Movie Night at the Ionad Hind Rajab. A tiny bit of normalcy for the kids. We’ve now 220 children enrolled. Thank you United for Dignity in Gaza, Adam SpiceBag Doyle, Talah, Niamh and anyone who supports us.
www.ionadhindrajab.org
www.ionadhindrajab.org
1. NGO’s are already cowered regularly by Govt threatening to withhold funding.
2. What sort of Trumpian eejit thinks the best way to distract from his bullying controversy is to wade into another controversy?
3. I hope he leads Fine Gael forever.
2. What sort of Trumpian eejit thinks the best way to distract from his bullying controversy is to wade into another controversy?
3. I hope he leads Fine Gael forever.
October 30, 2026 at 5:34 PM
1. NGO’s are already cowered regularly by Govt threatening to withhold funding.
2. What sort of Trumpian eejit thinks the best way to distract from his bullying controversy is to wade into another controversy?
3. I hope he leads Fine Gael forever.
2. What sort of Trumpian eejit thinks the best way to distract from his bullying controversy is to wade into another controversy?
3. I hope he leads Fine Gael forever.
Leave Enoch alone xx
October 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Leave Enoch alone xx
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Great to discuss social change and constitutional futures with @tonygroves.bsky.social
The unity conversation remains a genuine opportunity to advance transformative agendas across Ireland - openly, honestly and collaboratively.
The unity conversation remains a genuine opportunity to advance transformative agendas across Ireland - openly, honestly and collaboratively.
Chatting with Human Rights Law Professor at QUB, Colin Harvey, (@cjharvey1.bsky.social) now about how Micheal Martin joining the Irish Unity Conversation could impact wider society in terms of engaging with the opportunity a United Ireland could offer for all. Out soon.
October 30, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Great to discuss social change and constitutional futures with @tonygroves.bsky.social
The unity conversation remains a genuine opportunity to advance transformative agendas across Ireland - openly, honestly and collaboratively.
The unity conversation remains a genuine opportunity to advance transformative agendas across Ireland - openly, honestly and collaboratively.
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"We have to have a debate about migration!"
Why, then, is the only "debate" they want to have centred on control and reduction, casting those who migrate as burdens and threats?
I'd debate any fucker on migration, but they're too scared to discuss anything beyond their fucking Facebook algorithm.
Why, then, is the only "debate" they want to have centred on control and reduction, casting those who migrate as burdens and threats?
I'd debate any fucker on migration, but they're too scared to discuss anything beyond their fucking Facebook algorithm.
October 29, 2026 at 10:27 AM
"We have to have a debate about migration!"
Why, then, is the only "debate" they want to have centred on control and reduction, casting those who migrate as burdens and threats?
I'd debate any fucker on migration, but they're too scared to discuss anything beyond their fucking Facebook algorithm.
Why, then, is the only "debate" they want to have centred on control and reduction, casting those who migrate as burdens and threats?
I'd debate any fucker on migration, but they're too scared to discuss anything beyond their fucking Facebook algorithm.
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Guest post today critiquing the concept of 'viability' and the work it does in housing political economy. By architect and researcher Shane Sugrue @maoiliosarey.bsky.social @tonygroves.bsky.social @killianwoods.bsky.social
theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/unspoken-a...
theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/unspoken-a...
Just a state whose intentions are good?
Guest Post 30/10/26
theweekinhousing.substack.com
October 30, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Guest post today critiquing the concept of 'viability' and the work it does in housing political economy. By architect and researcher Shane Sugrue @maoiliosarey.bsky.social @tonygroves.bsky.social @killianwoods.bsky.social
theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/unspoken-a...
theweekinhousing.substack.com/p/unspoken-a...
Chatting with Human Rights Law Professor at QUB, Colin Harvey, (@cjharvey1.bsky.social) now about how Micheal Martin joining the Irish Unity Conversation could impact wider society in terms of engaging with the opportunity a United Ireland could offer for all. Out soon.
October 30, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Chatting with Human Rights Law Professor at QUB, Colin Harvey, (@cjharvey1.bsky.social) now about how Micheal Martin joining the Irish Unity Conversation could impact wider society in terms of engaging with the opportunity a United Ireland could offer for all. Out soon.
He’ll be on with Brendan O’Connor this weekend where undoubtedly someone will raise the scourge of impolite leftists and angry working class proles.
Img from his blog.
Img from his blog.
October 30, 2026 at 10:53 AM
He’ll be on with Brendan O’Connor this weekend where undoubtedly someone will raise the scourge of impolite leftists and angry working class proles.
Img from his blog.
Img from his blog.
The guy who called for a SF TD’s house to be burned down, accused another elected rep of creating a rape case, and who is a regular on RTE, Newstalk, Virgin etc, is in the Irish Times talking about ending Fine Gael’s woke era.
Superb.
Superb.
October 30, 2026 at 10:48 AM
The guy who called for a SF TD’s house to be burned down, accused another elected rep of creating a rape case, and who is a regular on RTE, Newstalk, Virgin etc, is in the Irish Times talking about ending Fine Gael’s woke era.
Superb.
Superb.
And that bohs derives from the Dublatin word ‘bohsie’ (bowsie), which means people with too much disposable income and not yet enough jerseys.
October 30, 2026 at 9:40 AM
And that bohs derives from the Dublatin word ‘bohsie’ (bowsie), which means people with too much disposable income and not yet enough jerseys.
Attn cork people:
Save our neutrality meeting 7pm this evening. Save the triple lock!
(Yes, I know cork as part of the UK is a NATO member, but many cork people have dual citizenship)
Save our neutrality meeting 7pm this evening. Save the triple lock!
(Yes, I know cork as part of the UK is a NATO member, but many cork people have dual citizenship)
October 30, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Attn cork people:
Save our neutrality meeting 7pm this evening. Save the triple lock!
(Yes, I know cork as part of the UK is a NATO member, but many cork people have dual citizenship)
Save our neutrality meeting 7pm this evening. Save the triple lock!
(Yes, I know cork as part of the UK is a NATO member, but many cork people have dual citizenship)
Rare BlueSky appreciation tweet:
While I fret about the liberal capitalist architecture of this platform, I feel somewhat rest assured that none of its users would ever accuse me of journalism, and that’s not nothing.
While I fret about the liberal capitalist architecture of this platform, I feel somewhat rest assured that none of its users would ever accuse me of journalism, and that’s not nothing.
October 30, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Rare BlueSky appreciation tweet:
While I fret about the liberal capitalist architecture of this platform, I feel somewhat rest assured that none of its users would ever accuse me of journalism, and that’s not nothing.
While I fret about the liberal capitalist architecture of this platform, I feel somewhat rest assured that none of its users would ever accuse me of journalism, and that’s not nothing.
Phibsborough was founded during the Viking period. At that time it was the only settlement between the Liffey and the Tolka. The tower, like today, was used mainly for defensive purposes and yoga classes. Locals built the canal decades later as they needed a place to store their e-cargo bikes.
Just saw a review online that referred to Phibsboro as "the old town" of Dublin
October 30, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Phibsborough was founded during the Viking period. At that time it was the only settlement between the Liffey and the Tolka. The tower, like today, was used mainly for defensive purposes and yoga classes. Locals built the canal decades later as they needed a place to store their e-cargo bikes.
Maybe don’t carry an American flag and stop wearing your Hulkamania t-shirt every time you go to Lidl? Just a suggestion.
October 30, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Maybe don’t carry an American flag and stop wearing your Hulkamania t-shirt every time you go to Lidl? Just a suggestion.
In Jim We Trust
October 30, 2026 at 8:23 AM
In Jim We Trust
Conor, if he was a serious academic and researcher, would point out that with the supply of these books surpassing demand the price will fall shortly. Because Econ 101.
;)
;)
The irony of a real estate site distorting the market for a book on the housing crisis is just... oh man, you gotta love the Irish bourgeoisie 😂
October 30, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Conor, if he was a serious academic and researcher, would point out that with the supply of these books surpassing demand the price will fall shortly. Because Econ 101.
;)
;)
I don’t think I’ve ever been more insulted in my entire life.
October 30, 2026 at 8:04 AM
I don’t think I’ve ever been more insulted in my entire life.
They’re calling it a wealth tax on the 1%. But really it’s the intolerant left attacking a tiny minority, and that’s wrong no matter how much money they have | the Irish Times view on how much more handsome Simon Harris looks since returning from paternity leave
October 30, 2026 at 7:38 AM
They’re calling it a wealth tax on the 1%. But really it’s the intolerant left attacking a tiny minority, and that’s wrong no matter how much money they have | the Irish Times view on how much more handsome Simon Harris looks since returning from paternity leave
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Or how housing, healthcare, childcare and cost of living are #ProChoice issues
I mean, it is true that Ireland's population isn't growing quickly enough, but no one who loudly complains about the birthrate ever wants to hear the actual solution (more immigration)
October 29, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Or how housing, healthcare, childcare and cost of living are #ProChoice issues
The Ben O’Clock News: Youse all need your head read.
October 29, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The Ben O’Clock News: Youse all need your head read.
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Can’t like cork-based terminology.
October 29, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Can’t like cork-based terminology.
I am refusing to attend joint official duties with Michelle O’Neill.
I’ve changed the password on the Joint First Minister’s Netflix account.
I’ve had a skip placed in her parking spot at Stormont.
I left a one star review at her favourite nail salon.
This is only the beginning.
I’ve changed the password on the Joint First Minister’s Netflix account.
I’ve had a skip placed in her parking spot at Stormont.
I left a one star review at her favourite nail salon.
This is only the beginning.
October 29, 2026 at 7:26 PM
I am refusing to attend joint official duties with Michelle O’Neill.
I’ve changed the password on the Joint First Minister’s Netflix account.
I’ve had a skip placed in her parking spot at Stormont.
I left a one star review at her favourite nail salon.
This is only the beginning.
I’ve changed the password on the Joint First Minister’s Netflix account.
I’ve had a skip placed in her parking spot at Stormont.
I left a one star review at her favourite nail salon.
This is only the beginning.