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tom t@bankphysics.bsky.social · last wk.

When I was a student in Dublin the 80s, I spent a lot of time wandering up and down Grafton St, listening to the great, great buskers of that era. Two in particular stood out: Glen Hansard and Mic Christopher, who often played together. Great musicians, great entertainers. Sadly reunited today.

Oliver@oliver48.bsky.social · last wk.

"Starting July 19, 2026, the European Union officially banned large fashion companies from destroying unsold clothes, shoes, and accessories. Instead of sending perfectly good products to landfills or burning them, companies must now donate, recycle, or repurpose them." via No one Cares

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tom t@bankphysics.bsky.social · last wk.

When I was a student in Dublin the 80s, I spent a lot of time wandering up and down Grafton St, listening to the great, great buskers of that era. Two in particular stood out: Glen Hansard and Mic Christopher, who often played together. Great musicians, great entertainers. Sadly reunited today.

Sarah Tolcser@tolcser.bsky.social · last wk.

I once drove from Troy to Ithaca in high school for a hockey game. We pretended we were going to Cornell for a college visit, so we got out of school early. Even so, we were there well before 7 pm game time. And that was before GPS, so I don't know wtf Odysseus was doing

The Write Stuff@itsthewritestuff.bsky.social · last wk.

Only 15 Tickets … Left & counting down to … This Thur. 30th July @itsthewritestuff.bsky.social with Dublin by Dusk @jamesjoycecentre.bsky.social supported by @dublin.ie #dublinbydusk #dublinevents #dublincity #dublin

tom t@bankphysics.bsky.social · last wk.

I believe there are still a few tickets left available for this great night out in the @jamesjoycecentre.bsky.social in Dublin. A fantastic mix of chat, poetry, music and wine in a fabulous location. All curated by @itsthewritestuff.bsky.social www.eventbrite.ie/e/dublin-by-...

photo of performers for the Write Stuff
Irish Literary Times@irishlittimes.bsky.social · last wk.

“The jersey I was wearing yesterday... My father passed away, just gone three years. He was a quiet man, but he always followed the GAA. ...I said: ‘Dad sign your name there [on the jersey]...The day will come when Mayo lift Sam Maguire, and you’ll be there.’ www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...

‘The emotions broke’: Mayo fan on viral moment when he was overcome with Sam Maguire win

Shane Fitzgerald, aka ‘The Mayo Bandit’, calls county’s first All-Ireland win in 75 years ‘a weight off my shoulders’

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Gavan Reilly@gavreilly.com · last wk.

British followers! BBC Two, right now. The aristocrats of Gaelic football, Kerry seeking their 40th title, versus the eternal nearly men of Mayo who are 0-for-14 since their last win 75 years ago (when, like today, they wore white). Ireland’s most compelling sporting storyline. Get on it.

Dan Sheehan@dansheehan.memyon.org · 2w ago

Farewell to saxophonist Plas Johnson, who played the iconic tenor sax solo for the "Pink Panther" title theme. He said: "We only did two takes, I think... When we finished, everyone applauded, even the string players. And that's saying something. They never applaud for anything." #filmsky #musicsky

Plas Johnson playing tenor saxophone