laursk
@laursk.bsky.social
Half Marketer/ Half Mum.
Recreating my timeline like it’s 2009. 🦋🤩
Recreating my timeline like it’s 2009. 🦋🤩
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From top to (cheeky) bottom, CMAT's Tiny Desk has it all: captivating stage presence, sharp songwriting, vocal range, a great band and comedic timing. n.pr/4AhcvvR
CMAT: Tiny Desk Concert
From top to (cheeky) bottom, CMAT's Tiny Desk has it all: captivating stage presence, sharp songwriting, vocal range, a great band and comedic timing.
n.pr
October 27, 2026 at 4:33 PM
From top to (cheeky) bottom, CMAT's Tiny Desk has it all: captivating stage presence, sharp songwriting, vocal range, a great band and comedic timing. n.pr/4AhcvvR
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I am still (11 years later) unable to grasp how the images of little Alan Kurdi’s body washed up on a beach wasn’t the final word on treating refugees with compassion and dignity. How we are we having attacks on the RNLI for saving HUMAN lives being encouraged by our media.
I weep for our world.
I weep for our world.
September 10, 2026 at 10:17 AM
I am still (11 years later) unable to grasp how the images of little Alan Kurdi’s body washed up on a beach wasn’t the final word on treating refugees with compassion and dignity. How we are we having attacks on the RNLI for saving HUMAN lives being encouraged by our media.
I weep for our world.
I weep for our world.
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As of Cabinet yesterday, one now needs the ability to communicate in order to be considered a citizen.
Yet in the first three months of 2026, not a single child in ten counties was given a plan on how the State would deliver them with speech and language therapy.
This week’s column @thejournal.ie:
Yet in the first three months of 2026, not a single child in ten counties was given a plan on how the State would deliver them with speech and language therapy.
This week’s column @thejournal.ie:
Gavan Reilly: Six months by law. 24.3 months in reality. Ireland's disability numbers don't add up
The eye-watering numbers of children waiting for Assessment of Need in this country expose a broken system offering little hope to families.
jrnl.ie
September 10, 2026 at 5:47 PM
As of Cabinet yesterday, one now needs the ability to communicate in order to be considered a citizen.
Yet in the first three months of 2026, not a single child in ten counties was given a plan on how the State would deliver them with speech and language therapy.
This week’s column @thejournal.ie:
Yet in the first three months of 2026, not a single child in ten counties was given a plan on how the State would deliver them with speech and language therapy.
This week’s column @thejournal.ie:
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"The only thing we’re really any good at building these days is data centres, which is funny, since they use up roughly a quarter of our energy anyway. If we stopped building those we wouldn’t even need the nuclear power plant!"
Here's this week's column.
Here's this week's column.
Surrealing in the Years: Come on guys, we don't have it in the locker to pull off nuclear energy
We can’t even do debit card payments on buses.
www.thejournal.ie
May 9, 2026 at 8:18 AM
"The only thing we’re really any good at building these days is data centres, which is funny, since they use up roughly a quarter of our energy anyway. If we stopped building those we wouldn’t even need the nuclear power plant!"
Here's this week's column.
Here's this week's column.
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Ireland must close its airspace to US military aircraft en route to fulfil military objectives in the Middle East.
How can we be confident the Government knows there is nothing of concern in the military planes overhead when they can’t even accurately count them?
@patriciastephenson.bsky.social
How can we be confident the Government knows there is nothing of concern in the military planes overhead when they can’t even accurately count them?
@patriciastephenson.bsky.social
Government underreporting of 248 US military flights deeply concerning - Social Democrats
Ireland must join Spain and Switzerland and close its airspace to US military aircraft en route to fulfil military objectives in the Middle East, according to Social Democrats foreign affairs spokespe...
www.socialdemocrats.ie
April 20, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Ireland must close its airspace to US military aircraft en route to fulfil military objectives in the Middle East.
How can we be confident the Government knows there is nothing of concern in the military planes overhead when they can’t even accurately count them?
@patriciastephenson.bsky.social
How can we be confident the Government knows there is nothing of concern in the military planes overhead when they can’t even accurately count them?
@patriciastephenson.bsky.social
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In a nutshell. 😊
April 20, 2026 at 3:41 AM
In a nutshell. 😊
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It's time to repost this Easter masterpiece
April 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It's time to repost this Easter masterpiece
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Some people want a very small Ireland where we don’t criticise the powerful and we don’t annoy the neighbours and we don’t expect actual fairness and where it’s ok to have homeless children and hopeless adults. No thanks. #Áras25
October 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Some people want a very small Ireland where we don’t criticise the powerful and we don’t annoy the neighbours and we don’t expect actual fairness and where it’s ok to have homeless children and hopeless adults. No thanks. #Áras25
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Kneecap is not the story.
Genocide in Gaza is.
Genocide in Gaza is.
June 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Kneecap is not the story.
Genocide in Gaza is.
Genocide in Gaza is.
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pigtowntimes.com/limerick-eve... There's all sorts on in Lk this weekend. Bottomless brunch with 00s tunes. A South Korean drone group (including a 12 yr old) touring Ormston on Sat. Some guy doing bubble tricks in the Belltable. Something for everyone!
Limerick Events Guide - 16th-22nd June
Pigtown Times - Limerick Events Guide - 16th-22nd June - your independent guide to what's on in Limerick this week
pigtowntimes.com
June 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
pigtowntimes.com/limerick-eve... There's all sorts on in Lk this weekend. Bottomless brunch with 00s tunes. A South Korean drone group (including a 12 yr old) touring Ormston on Sat. Some guy doing bubble tricks in the Belltable. Something for everyone!
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I haven't seen this up here but an incredible range of events and food/drink options in #Limerick this coming Thursday 26th June
#TwilightThursdays
www.limerick.ie/discover/wha...
#TwilightThursdays
www.limerick.ie/discover/wha...
Twilight Thursdays
Limerick City and County Council announces the launch of Twilight Thursdays, a new initiative aimed at enhancing the night-time economy in Limerick city. Twilight Thursdays will take place on the last Thursday of every month, bringing together cultural events, live entertainment, and late-night business openings to create a dynamic and welcoming atmosphere for all.
www.limerick.ie
June 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I haven't seen this up here but an incredible range of events and food/drink options in #Limerick this coming Thursday 26th June
#TwilightThursdays
www.limerick.ie/discover/wha...
#TwilightThursdays
www.limerick.ie/discover/wha...
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#jobFairy 💚🚴🏽
We're looking for people to join our @iscycle.bsky.social team, promoting ebikes as a healthy and climate-friendly alternative to driving. We have scope to employ at least two post-docs off this ad, and RA posts as well #ebike #sustainableMobility my.corehr.com/pls/esbsheul...
We're looking for people to join our @iscycle.bsky.social team, promoting ebikes as a healthy and climate-friendly alternative to driving. We have scope to employ at least two post-docs off this ad, and RA posts as well #ebike #sustainableMobility my.corehr.com/pls/esbsheul...
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my.corehr.com
June 20, 2025 at 9:28 AM
#jobFairy 💚🚴🏽
We're looking for people to join our @iscycle.bsky.social team, promoting ebikes as a healthy and climate-friendly alternative to driving. We have scope to employ at least two post-docs off this ad, and RA posts as well #ebike #sustainableMobility my.corehr.com/pls/esbsheul...
We're looking for people to join our @iscycle.bsky.social team, promoting ebikes as a healthy and climate-friendly alternative to driving. We have scope to employ at least two post-docs off this ad, and RA posts as well #ebike #sustainableMobility my.corehr.com/pls/esbsheul...
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Join us on 26 June for a cypher hip hop trail across
Limerick.
Find our more and book your tickets now 👇
www.eventbrite.ie/e/1391398252...
Limerick.
Find our more and book your tickets now 👇
www.eventbrite.ie/e/1391398252...
June 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Join us on 26 June for a cypher hip hop trail across
Limerick.
Find our more and book your tickets now 👇
www.eventbrite.ie/e/1391398252...
Limerick.
Find our more and book your tickets now 👇
www.eventbrite.ie/e/1391398252...
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Violence against children in conflicts hit ‘unprecedented levels’ in 2024, with most abuses committed in Gaza, UN says.
Israel again included in UN blacklist for grave violations against children
Violence against children in conflicts hit ‘unprecedented levels’ in 2024, with most abuses committed in Gaza, UN says.
bit.ly
June 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Violence against children in conflicts hit ‘unprecedented levels’ in 2024, with most abuses committed in Gaza, UN says.
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The brutal killing of people every day who have been forced to queue for aid due to a months-long blockade should haunt us forever. What a truly low point for humanity. #CeaseFireInGaza #EndWar
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli fire killed at least 25 people, including 15 who gathered near an aid site
Gaza rescuers say 25 killed by Israeli fire
Gaza's civil defence agency has said Israeli fire killed at least 25 people, including 15 who had gathered near an aid distribution site.
www.rte.ie
June 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The brutal killing of people every day who have been forced to queue for aid due to a months-long blockade should haunt us forever. What a truly low point for humanity. #CeaseFireInGaza #EndWar
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A message from Barcelona
June 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A message from Barcelona
Loved hearing about @sineadoshea.bsky.social’s Edna O’Brien doc on @louisemcsharry.bsky.social and @irishtimes.com pods.
Any chance it might be coming to the Belltable, @limetreetheatre.bsky.social?
Any chance it might be coming to the Belltable, @limetreetheatre.bsky.social?
I love this review by Donald Clarke of our film.
Blue Road - The Edna O'Brien Story is in cinemas now all over Ireland with @breakoutpictures.bsky.social
Do try to come over the opening weekend if possible x
www.irishtimes.com/culture/film...
Blue Road - The Edna O'Brien Story is in cinemas now all over Ireland with @breakoutpictures.bsky.social
Do try to come over the opening weekend if possible x
www.irishtimes.com/culture/film...
February 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Loved hearing about @sineadoshea.bsky.social’s Edna O’Brien doc on @louisemcsharry.bsky.social and @irishtimes.com pods.
Any chance it might be coming to the Belltable, @limetreetheatre.bsky.social?
Any chance it might be coming to the Belltable, @limetreetheatre.bsky.social?
All we have are days - a very special welcome to imbolc in Limerick www.ireland-live.ie/news/limeric.... #Speirgorm #Limerick #Imbolc #brigid
Unique ‘trad bus’ among the events for inaugural Limerick festival
Thirty offerings across 16 venues confirmed for first ever ‘All We Have Are Days’
www.ireland-live.ie
January 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
All we have are days - a very special welcome to imbolc in Limerick www.ireland-live.ie/news/limeric.... #Speirgorm #Limerick #Imbolc #brigid
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'As things stand, the non-Cabinet members of the Regional Independent Group will not be given opposition speaking time, an enormous vindication for the real opposition’s “they can’t put us all in detention” approach.'
this week's column
this week's column
Surrealing in the Years: There was real catharsis in watching TDs losing the rag this week
This week was a vindication of the oppositions “they can’t put us all in detention” approach.
www.thejournal.ie
January 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
'As things stand, the non-Cabinet members of the Regional Independent Group will not be given opposition speaking time, an enormous vindication for the real opposition’s “they can’t put us all in detention” approach.'
this week's column
this week's column
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The number of houses built last year DECREASED by 6.7% according to the CSO.
A total of 30,330 homes were built in 2024.
A total of 30,330 homes were built in 2024.
January 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The number of houses built last year DECREASED by 6.7% according to the CSO.
A total of 30,330 homes were built in 2024.
A total of 30,330 homes were built in 2024.
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#speirgorm The deadline to register for the higher education constituency in the Irish Senate is TODAY.
If you're already on the previous register, this is a NEW ONE that you have to re-register for. (I know.)
You can do so at seanadvoter.ie
If you're already on the previous register, this is a NEW ONE that you have to re-register for. (I know.)
You can do so at seanadvoter.ie
SeanadVoter.ie
seanadvoter.ie
January 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
#speirgorm The deadline to register for the higher education constituency in the Irish Senate is TODAY.
If you're already on the previous register, this is a NEW ONE that you have to re-register for. (I know.)
You can do so at seanadvoter.ie
If you're already on the previous register, this is a NEW ONE that you have to re-register for. (I know.)
You can do so at seanadvoter.ie
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Fewer than a third of the 32,500 new homes built last year were made available on the open market, research by Sherry FitzGerald has shown.
Proportion of new-build homes coming to market has been trending downwards every year since 2014
www.businesspost.ie/news/just-on...
Proportion of new-build homes coming to market has been trending downwards every year since 2014
www.businesspost.ie/news/just-on...
Just one-third of new homes being put on open market
Research by Sherry FitzGerald has shown the proportion of new-build homes coming to the private market is falling
www.businesspost.ie
November 24, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Fewer than a third of the 32,500 new homes built last year were made available on the open market, research by Sherry FitzGerald has shown.
Proportion of new-build homes coming to market has been trending downwards every year since 2014
www.businesspost.ie/news/just-on...
Proportion of new-build homes coming to market has been trending downwards every year since 2014
www.businesspost.ie/news/just-on...
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Despite the plethora of #GE24 manifesto’s and policy launches it is clear so little has been learnt from the ‘care’ referendum messages sent at the time. Too many sticking plasters, pilots and waiting lists and too little consultation, delivery, equality and rights.
November 23, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Despite the plethora of #GE24 manifesto’s and policy launches it is clear so little has been learnt from the ‘care’ referendum messages sent at the time. Too many sticking plasters, pilots and waiting lists and too little consultation, delivery, equality and rights.
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I've started on a first starter pack - some Twitter Ireland originals and media types go.bsky.app/FLAa4Lb
November 21, 2024 at 11:21 PM
I've started on a first starter pack - some Twitter Ireland originals and media types go.bsky.app/FLAa4Lb
An appropriate first post for this bananaphobic lady. 🍌🚯 www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Does this banana scare you? The harsh reality of life with an unusual phobia
The news that a Swedish politician has rooms swept for the fruit prompted online mockery last week. But for those who face bizarre and irrational fears – from buttons to crumpets – the everyday strugg...
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2024 at 5:05 PM
An appropriate first post for this bananaphobic lady. 🍌🚯 www.theguardian.com/society/2024...