Brian Larkin
@derrymanc.bsky.social
I moved from Salford/Manchester where I was a musician, to Derry in the north of Ireland in May 1989. I graduated in Irish History from the university of Ulster at Magee College in May 1993 #MUFC ⛔️DM⛔️TORY
here's today's post: "Max Miller fucking sucks. Republicans don’t care" — because they fucking suck, too. thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter so you never miss a post —
Max Miller fucking sucks. Republicans don’t care.
because they fucking suck, too.
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11,000 Apprentice Boys to take part in ‘Derry Day’ celebrations at the weekend www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...
11,000 Apprentice Boys to take part in ‘Derry Day’ celebrations at the weekend
Up to 11,000 Apprentice Boys and supporters are expected to take part in the ‘Derry Day’ celebrations at the weekend – the largest single loyalist demonstration in the world.
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Tiernan Lynch has left Derry City FC with Mark Connolly appointed on interim basis www.derryjournal.com/sport/footba...
Tiernan Lynch has left Derry City FC with Mark Connolly appointed on interim basis
Tiernan Lynch has left Derry City FC after less than two years in charge at the Brandywell.
derryjournal.com
The HSE Mid-West has said issues around overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick are due to "a long-standing structural mismatch between patient demand and available capacity"
Unprecedented increase in UHL attendances - HSE
The HSE Mid-West has said issues around overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick are due to "a long-standing structural mismatch between patient demand and available capacity".
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Bernie Moreno, an anti-immigrant immigrant & an anti-LGBTQ rights guy who likes to hook up with young LGBTQ guys while traveling. #RepublicanHypocrisy
Denny Carter on why bad-faith politics played a big part in legitimizing Elon Musk's DOGE: https://badfaithtimes.com/stray-thoughts-on-doge-and-its-bad-faith-mission/
Gardaí have seized 38 e-bikes and e-scooters, three scramblers and a quad bike during an operation targeting the use of electric vehicles for criminal activity
E-bikes, e-scooters and scramblers seized by gardaí
Gardaí have seized 38 e-bikes and e-scooters, three scramblers and a quad bike during an operation targeting the use of electric vehicles for criminal activity.
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NEWS! Reform to replace Parliamentary Standards Commissioner with bloke down pub who says 'looks alright to me' newsthump.com/2026/08/04/r...
Reform to replace Parliamentary Standards Commissioner with bloke down pub who says ‘looks alright to me’
Reform UK have announced plans to replace the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner with “a bloke down the pub who reckons everything’s probably fine”, after deputy leader Richard …
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We’re distributing £1.5 million in grants to help older carers access financial support. This fund aims to make it easier for older carers to get face-to-face advice in their communities, improving financial health. Find out more:https://www.independentage.org/grant-making/older-peoples-fund-2026
Looking forward to attending and taking part in this weekend's West Cork History Festival near Baltimore. The main theme this year is on boundaries. My talk will be on the Irish Boundary Commission based on research from my book The Root of All Evil. westcorkhistoryfestival.org/2026-festival/
I had a consultation today where I was shown the x-Ray of the OA in my left knee - my right one was replaced in 2019 - and also the horrible stenosis in my spine which has numbed my right thigh, possibly for good. My hips are hammered too 😬😖 www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘I spent a week crying. I’ve never had an injury in my life!’ Why do so many fitness fans end up needing surgery?
From the 47-year-old runner who needs a double hip replacement to the 27-year-old CrossFitter with a ruptured ACL, those who push their bodies too hard often regret it. What are the lessons for the re...
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In pictures: Belfast hosts Fleadh for the first time [ From BBC News NI ]
In pictures: Belfast hosts Fleadh for the first time
BBC News - Northern Ireland
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Kinnel, the Derry City fans are not impressed with Tiernan Lynch or what?
NEW: The Abramovich connection. How convicted money launderer George Cottrell - & close aide to Nigel Farage - ‘signed documents’ for one of Putin’s closest allies. My latest for @thenerve.news 1/ www.thenerve.news/p/george-cot...
Farage, George Cottrell and Putin’s friend Abramovich
Source reveals convicted money launderer and Reform leader’s close ally worked as a young man for the now-sanctioned oligarch after becoming friends with his son. Report by Carole Cadwalladr
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PSNI and MI5 illegal surveillance of my communications was an attempt to silence sources and an attack on journalism itself, writes journalist Vincent Kearney
Extent of illegal surveillance by PSNI, MI5 shocked me
Protecting sources is the bedrock of journalism. Those prepared to provide information, particularly of a sensitive nature, need to trust the person they are sharing it with, writes Vincent Kearney.
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English words borrowed from Irish: Boreen A boreen is a narrow country lane from the Irish 'bóithrín', a cow track. 'Bóthar' is road, derived from 'bó' for cow. A bóthar was wide enough for 2 cows to pass so a bóithrín is narrower. ❤️ #Gaeilge #FoghlaimGaeilge #LearnIrish #Gaelach
Today is 2026-08-01, the sun sets at 20:20:06 GMT (21:20:06 Irish Standard Time!) and the grand auld stretch tonight was 4 hours, 14 mins and 23 secs. #GrandStretch #GrandDrawingInNow
Is the ‘foul throw’ still a thing? This Aberdeen v Hearts game is littered with them and the ref just ignores it. Even the crowd are shouting ‘foul throw’ and it’s just crickets from the officials.
I’m sorry, but Rashford couldn’t lie in his bed straight.
Another successful night for United at the Super Cup NI, but who was the star?🌟 #MUFC
How Man Utd FARED at Super Cup NI day four, Globe semi-final sees ELECTRIC youngster steal the show
Another successful night for United at the Super Cup NI, but who was the star?🌟
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Agitate, educate and organise. A reminder of Kent's mining history at the Deal Carnival www.kentminingmuseum.co.uk
Halloween creep has become quite depressing. I’m a lifelong Halloween guy and seeing Halloween stuff in stores 90 days before October 31 is really just bleak. It makes you sick of Halloween before the weather even turns.
Aine Yore, MD 🏳️⚧️🇮🇪@aineyoremd.bsky.social · 6d agoRetailers I am BEGGING YOU it is still July stop it stop it stop it
On this week's The Irish History Boys episode, Tim McGarry and I discuss how Irish tourism dealt with political division on the island and the Fair Employment Act of 1976 that aimed to end religious and political discrimination in NI. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtpi...
Why Irish Tourism "Literally Fell Off a Cliff."
YouTube video by The Irish History Boys
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Steve Bruce saw Eddie Howe walking off into the sunset and realised that the Newcastle job is available again...
JFC 😖 they’ll get marmalized just to appease that toe rag in the White House 😡 ‘Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis.’ www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis
Yemeni sources say Saudis concentrating forces for what could be attack in central Yemen
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