Niall Duddy
@niallduddy.bsky.social
Maths teacher in #Galway
Quizzer - 🥉 @rteone.rte.ie #IrelandsSmartest
🥇🥇Galway Bay FM #OnTheVerge
2-time contestant, #FifteentoOne, 1998 & 2002
Athletics statistician
#F1 & Rail enthusiast
Interested in #Olympic history
The best is yet to come!
Views mine
Quizzer - 🥉 @rteone.rte.ie #IrelandsSmartest
🥇🥇Galway Bay FM #OnTheVerge
2-time contestant, #FifteentoOne, 1998 & 2002
Athletics statistician
#F1 & Rail enthusiast
Interested in #Olympic history
The best is yet to come!
Views mine
In the aftermath of this year’s #LeavingCert maths papers, here is a link to a June 2023 article written by Emma O’Kelly of @news.rte.ie (for which I was interviewed) around the controversial higher level paper 1 of that year
#edchatie
www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
#edchatie
www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
A difficult exam paper does not mean lower grades
Social media has been awash with comments about what was described as an inordinately difficult Higher Level Leaving Certificate Maths Paper 1, but as Emma O'Kelly writes, there is a method to make su...
www.rte.ie
June 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM
In the aftermath of this year’s #LeavingCert maths papers, here is a link to a June 2023 article written by Emma O’Kelly of @news.rte.ie (for which I was interviewed) around the controversial higher level paper 1 of that year
#edchatie
www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
#edchatie
www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Three-peats in golf #majors:
#TheOpen
Young Tom Morris🏴 1868-69-70-72
Jamie Anderson🏴 1877-78-79
Bob Ferguson🏴 1880-81-82
Peter Thomson🇦🇺 1954-55-56
#USOpen
Willie Anderson🏴 1903-04-05
#USPGA
Walter Hagen🇺🇸 1924-25-26-27
#TheMasters
Not achieved. Yet…
#TheOpen
Young Tom Morris🏴 1868-69-70-72
Jamie Anderson🏴 1877-78-79
Bob Ferguson🏴 1880-81-82
Peter Thomson🇦🇺 1954-55-56
#USOpen
Willie Anderson🏴 1903-04-05
#USPGA
Walter Hagen🇺🇸 1924-25-26-27
#TheMasters
Not achieved. Yet…
April 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Three-peats in golf #majors:
#TheOpen
Young Tom Morris🏴 1868-69-70-72
Jamie Anderson🏴 1877-78-79
Bob Ferguson🏴 1880-81-82
Peter Thomson🇦🇺 1954-55-56
#USOpen
Willie Anderson🏴 1903-04-05
#USPGA
Walter Hagen🇺🇸 1924-25-26-27
#TheMasters
Not achieved. Yet…
#TheOpen
Young Tom Morris🏴 1868-69-70-72
Jamie Anderson🏴 1877-78-79
Bob Ferguson🏴 1880-81-82
Peter Thomson🇦🇺 1954-55-56
#USOpen
Willie Anderson🏴 1903-04-05
#USPGA
Walter Hagen🇺🇸 1924-25-26-27
#TheMasters
Not achieved. Yet…
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John Venn, of Venn Diagram fame, built a cricket machine that has been recreated at @standupmaths.bsky.social's suggestion & tested by @robeastaway.bsky.social. Definitely the sort of news that should be covered by @zaltzcricket.bsky.social on @thebugle.bsky.social .
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E42...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E42...
MP^2 | John Venn (of the diagrams) also made terrifying cricket equipment
YouTube video by Matt_Parker_2
www.youtube.com
April 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM
John Venn, of Venn Diagram fame, built a cricket machine that has been recreated at @standupmaths.bsky.social's suggestion & tested by @robeastaway.bsky.social. Definitely the sort of news that should be covered by @zaltzcricket.bsky.social on @thebugle.bsky.social .
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E42...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E42...
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‘The student or AI?’: Teachers warn of verification issues in new Leaving Cert Assessments - ASTI Press Release - click to view - tinyurl.com/5x9d8xur
‘The student or AI?’: Teachers warn of verification issues in new Leaving Cert Assessments
‘The student or AI?’: Teachers warn of verification issues in new Leaving Cert Assessments
tinyurl.com
March 31, 2026 at 11:12 AM
‘The student or AI?’: Teachers warn of verification issues in new Leaving Cert Assessments - ASTI Press Release - click to view - tinyurl.com/5x9d8xur
A belter of a song from #Italia90, “The Game” by the Memories, set to Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.”
Come on Ireland!! 🇮🇪
#COYBIG #WorldCup
m.youtube.com/watch?v=juaa...
Come on Ireland!! 🇮🇪
#COYBIG #WorldCup
m.youtube.com/watch?v=juaa...
The Memories - The Game (Italia ‘90) Official Music Video
YouTube video by The Memories Ireland
m.youtube.com
March 26, 2026 at 5:12 PM
A belter of a song from #Italia90, “The Game” by the Memories, set to Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.”
Come on Ireland!! 🇮🇪
#COYBIG #WorldCup
m.youtube.com/watch?v=juaa...
Come on Ireland!! 🇮🇪
#COYBIG #WorldCup
m.youtube.com/watch?v=juaa...
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This is class! 👏🏻💚💛 Go Jessie!
March 11, 2026 at 3:16 PM
This is class! 👏🏻💚💛 Go Jessie!
I’d say the Amazon rainforests have had more dry days than we have had in Ireland so far this year! #weather #Irishweather
March 2, 2026 at 11:17 PM
I’d say the Amazon rainforests have had more dry days than we have had in Ireland so far this year! #weather #Irishweather
#WinterOlympics fun fact:
All of the granite stones used in the #curling comes from the small, uninhabited island of Ailsa Craig, off the southwest coast of Scotland! #MilanoCortina2026
All of the granite stones used in the #curling comes from the small, uninhabited island of Ailsa Craig, off the southwest coast of Scotland! #MilanoCortina2026
February 14, 2026 at 1:56 PM
#WinterOlympics fun fact:
All of the granite stones used in the #curling comes from the small, uninhabited island of Ailsa Craig, off the southwest coast of Scotland! #MilanoCortina2026
All of the granite stones used in the #curling comes from the small, uninhabited island of Ailsa Craig, off the southwest coast of Scotland! #MilanoCortina2026
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Just a little reminder that if you want to check Olympic history and results during the upcoming Winter Olympics then www.Olympedia.org is the place to go
Olympedia – Main Page
www.Olympedia.org
February 2, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Just a little reminder that if you want to check Olympic history and results during the upcoming Winter Olympics then www.Olympedia.org is the place to go
Northern Lights in east Galway tonight! #AuroraBorealis
January 19, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Northern Lights in east Galway tonight! #AuroraBorealis
You have to go back to 1909 for the last time the #FACup holders were knocked out by a non-league side. Back then, Wolves were the holders, and they were eliminated by non-league Crystal Palace!
January 10, 2026 at 2:29 PM
You have to go back to 1909 for the last time the #FACup holders were knocked out by a non-league side. Back then, Wolves were the holders, and they were eliminated by non-league Crystal Palace!
Ah, the #FriendlyIslands! Self-doubt, resulting in my changing the correct answer of #Tonga, cost me a place on the @uniofgalway.bsky.social team for @rte.ie third-level colleges’ quiz #ChallengingTimes when I was a lad way back in 1996 #Mastermind
October 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Ah, the #FriendlyIslands! Self-doubt, resulting in my changing the correct answer of #Tonga, cost me a place on the @uniofgalway.bsky.social team for @rte.ie third-level colleges’ quiz #ChallengingTimes when I was a lad way back in 1996 #Mastermind
On the 57th anniversary of his legendary jump to win #Olympic gold, inspiring words from Bob Beamon:
“If you can get one moment…a second, 5 seconds in history that can make a difference, take it, grab it, run with it, get it…because it may never come again.”
“If you can get one moment…a second, 5 seconds in history that can make a difference, take it, grab it, run with it, get it…because it may never come again.”
October 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
On the 57th anniversary of his legendary jump to win #Olympic gold, inspiring words from Bob Beamon:
“If you can get one moment…a second, 5 seconds in history that can make a difference, take it, grab it, run with it, get it…because it may never come again.”
“If you can get one moment…a second, 5 seconds in history that can make a difference, take it, grab it, run with it, get it…because it may never come again.”
During last night’s #BeattheChasers, Paul referred to Bryan’s appearance on @rte.ie’s #IrelandsSmartest in 2023. Here is the final in full
youtu.be/rx8Wn8baQWo
youtu.be/rx8Wn8baQWo
Ireland's Smartest Final 2023
YouTube video by Ian Thomasson
youtu.be
October 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
During last night’s #BeattheChasers, Paul referred to Bryan’s appearance on @rte.ie’s #IrelandsSmartest in 2023. Here is the final in full
youtu.be/rx8Wn8baQWo
youtu.be/rx8Wn8baQWo
The Chase Ireland - a short🧵
Watching Bryan’s superb performance on #BeattheChasers last night has reminded me of how much an Irish version of #TheChase is needed, given the dearth of Irish-produced quizzes on our screens. (1/4)
Watching Bryan’s superb performance on #BeattheChasers last night has reminded me of how much an Irish version of #TheChase is needed, given the dearth of Irish-produced quizzes on our screens. (1/4)
October 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The Chase Ireland - a short🧵
Watching Bryan’s superb performance on #BeattheChasers last night has reminded me of how much an Irish version of #TheChase is needed, given the dearth of Irish-produced quizzes on our screens. (1/4)
Watching Bryan’s superb performance on #BeattheChasers last night has reminded me of how much an Irish version of #TheChase is needed, given the dearth of Irish-produced quizzes on our screens. (1/4)
Delighted to see Bryan Craythorne, one of my opponents in the final of #IrelandsSmartest, come away with a decent prize in #BeattheChasers
@bonesgiles.bsky.social
@paulsinha.bsky.social
@jennyfromthequiz.bsky.social
@theshaunwallace.bsky.social
@bonesgiles.bsky.social
@paulsinha.bsky.social
@jennyfromthequiz.bsky.social
@theshaunwallace.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Delighted to see Bryan Craythorne, one of my opponents in the final of #IrelandsSmartest, come away with a decent prize in #BeattheChasers
@bonesgiles.bsky.social
@paulsinha.bsky.social
@jennyfromthequiz.bsky.social
@theshaunwallace.bsky.social
@bonesgiles.bsky.social
@paulsinha.bsky.social
@jennyfromthequiz.bsky.social
@theshaunwallace.bsky.social
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Pictured below Kieran Christie, ASTI General Secretary at the Forsa School Secretaries and Caretakers rally in Sligo today
August 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Pictured below Kieran Christie, ASTI General Secretary at the Forsa School Secretaries and Caretakers rally in Sligo today
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The aurora in Fairbanks, Alaska
July 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The aurora in Fairbanks, Alaska
Such a sad day in the histories of Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel.
#RIPDiogoJota 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
#RIPAndreSilva 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha
#DiogoJota #AndreSilva
#YNWADiogo #YNWAAndre
#RIPDiogoJota 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
#RIPAndreSilva 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha
#DiogoJota #AndreSilva
#YNWADiogo #YNWAAndre
July 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Such a sad day in the histories of Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel.
#RIPDiogoJota 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
#RIPAndreSilva 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha
#DiogoJota #AndreSilva
#YNWADiogo #YNWAAndre
#RIPDiogoJota 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
#RIPAndreSilva 💔 🕊️ ⚽️
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha
#DiogoJota #AndreSilva
#YNWADiogo #YNWAAndre
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The clearest image of Pluto captured by the New Horizons spacecraft.
June 17, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The clearest image of Pluto captured by the New Horizons spacecraft.
Odds of winning the #EuroMillions - a short 🧵
Congratulations to tonight’s winner!
The chance of winning the jackpot is 1 in 139,838,160. To get an idea of these odds, imagine writing your name on the back of a cloakroom/raffle ticket, like one of those in the photo (1/3)
Congratulations to tonight’s winner!
The chance of winning the jackpot is 1 in 139,838,160. To get an idea of these odds, imagine writing your name on the back of a cloakroom/raffle ticket, like one of those in the photo (1/3)
June 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Odds of winning the #EuroMillions - a short 🧵
Congratulations to tonight’s winner!
The chance of winning the jackpot is 1 in 139,838,160. To get an idea of these odds, imagine writing your name on the back of a cloakroom/raffle ticket, like one of those in the photo (1/3)
Congratulations to tonight’s winner!
The chance of winning the jackpot is 1 in 139,838,160. To get an idea of these odds, imagine writing your name on the back of a cloakroom/raffle ticket, like one of those in the photo (1/3)
Letter in yesterday’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social: Department must respect decisions from ASTI
#SeniorCycleRedevelopment #SeniorCycleReform #LeavingCertReform #edchatie
#SeniorCycleRedevelopment #SeniorCycleReform #LeavingCertReform #edchatie
Letters to the Editor: Department must respect decisions from ASTI
Teachers are being asked to take on significantly increased workload without adequate training, time, or infrastructure
www.irishexaminer.com
June 13, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Letter in yesterday’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social: Department must respect decisions from ASTI
#SeniorCycleRedevelopment #SeniorCycleReform #LeavingCertReform #edchatie
#SeniorCycleRedevelopment #SeniorCycleReform #LeavingCertReform #edchatie
Lovely article by @loumclou.bsky.social, detailing her experience at a pub quiz in #London with #UniversityChallenge winning captain Oscar Despard of @christscollegecam.bsky.social and Kevin Flanagan, skipper of semi-finalists @bristoluni.bsky.social, on her team!
m.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
m.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
‘I hope you don’t expect us to win’: rival Irish University Challenge captains join forces for a fiendish pub quiz
I’ve never been great at pub quizzes. So the opportunity to team up with two of Ireland’s best and brightest minds promised some vindication – even if only as part of a team. On a personal level, a fr...
m.independent.ie
May 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Lovely article by @loumclou.bsky.social, detailing her experience at a pub quiz in #London with #UniversityChallenge winning captain Oscar Despard of @christscollegecam.bsky.social and Kevin Flanagan, skipper of semi-finalists @bristoluni.bsky.social, on her team!
m.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
m.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
The shortest #conclave in history happened in 1503, when it took only 10 hours to elect Julius II. The longest lasted nearly 3 years (1268-1271), when Gregory X was made pope.
Born in modern-day Syria, Gregory III (731-741) was the last Asian #pope. The last African pope was Gelasius I (492-496)
Born in modern-day Syria, Gregory III (731-741) was the last Asian #pope. The last African pope was Gelasius I (492-496)
May 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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#edchatie
Well said, Eoghan Kenny.
New Minister for Education Helen McEntee quoting the Norma Foley playbook however👇🏼🙄
“students should be equipped with the necessary new skills in a world "which has changed completely" in terms of work. It is important that our State exams reflect all of this.”
Well said, Eoghan Kenny.
New Minister for Education Helen McEntee quoting the Norma Foley playbook however👇🏼🙄
“students should be equipped with the necessary new skills in a world "which has changed completely" in terms of work. It is important that our State exams reflect all of this.”
February 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
#edchatie
Well said, Eoghan Kenny.
New Minister for Education Helen McEntee quoting the Norma Foley playbook however👇🏼🙄
“students should be equipped with the necessary new skills in a world "which has changed completely" in terms of work. It is important that our State exams reflect all of this.”
Well said, Eoghan Kenny.
New Minister for Education Helen McEntee quoting the Norma Foley playbook however👇🏼🙄
“students should be equipped with the necessary new skills in a world "which has changed completely" in terms of work. It is important that our State exams reflect all of this.”