Douglas Ireland ✊🌱
@douglasireland.com
Morning person based in Paisley, Scotland. "It takes much longer to get up north, the slow way." - Ian Dury (any/all) Writing: douglasireland.com Current project: purecontrasttools.com Hire me: douglasirelanddigital.com
Follow up to this: the booking system's been live at book.loveyogacrew.com and working well. Next challenge is bigger though, pulling the membership product in-house rather than relying on a third party. Wish me luck. #indiedev #buildinpublic #yoga @loveyogacrew.com
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Back to the codeface. Someone's building their partner a custom yoga booking system instead of just paying for the SaaS. That someone is me. No notes. @loveyogacrew.com #indiedev #buildinpublic #yoga
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C4 editor dismantles Jenrick’s defence of Farage’s “hissy fit” resignation
Robert Jenrick refused to accept Farage may have broken parliamentary rules, insisting only Clacton voters can judge him. Channel 4's Gary Gibbon was not persuaded.
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Farage triggered a by-election to escape scrutiny and the opposition turned out to be a man dressed as a bin. Democracy really said "hold my beer." #BackTheBin
Back to the codeface. Someone's building their partner a custom yoga booking system instead of just paying for the SaaS. That someone is me. No notes. @loveyogacrew.com #indiedev #buildinpublic #yoga
Watching Scotland tonight. Cheering them on, though I’ll likely nod off by half-time. Long day. #worldcup
Breaking my political silence to confirm I have read the news. Greens up, Slater in, Starmer out, seventh PM in ten years incoming. I was just counting ballots in Braehead, I swear none of this is my fault. Good to be back. #VibeCheck
Taking a brief vow of political silence as I am helping with the election count this year. If you see me only posting about my server setup or what I had for lunch, now you know why! See you on the other side of May. It is actually quite a nice digital detox. #VibeCheck #ScottishElection2026
10 Years of Brexit 🇬🇧🇪🇺 On the night of the Brexit ref in 2016, as the result came in, this young woman was asked how she felt. Her mixture of anger, grief, shame, shock and despair spoke for millions of us that night — and everything she feared might happen came true. #RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
Ten years in Scotland, still cheering England. World Cup nights are lonely here. But old habits die hard. Come on England, it’s coming home.
A decade on, the democratic case feels even more compelling. Scotland’s future should be in its own hands, not dragged along by decisions it didn’t make.
10 years ago today, Scotland was taken out of the EU despite an overwhelming majority voting to remain. The case for an independent Scotland in Europe was strong in 2016, and it's even stronger now.
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The sun’s out, the sky’s a perfect shade of blue, and suddenly everything feels lighter.
Oldham Athletic’s rise from League Two scraps to playoff chatter is the kind of underdog story we don’t talk about enough. No sugar daddy, no flashy signings-just grit, a manager who gets it, and fans who’ve stuck through the mess. Keep an eye on them. Proper football.
Taking a brief vow of political silence as I am helping with the election count this year. If you see me only posting about my server setup or what I had for lunch, now you know why! See you on the other side of May. It is actually quite a nice digital detox. #VibeCheck #ScottishElection2026
This is utterly jaw-dropping. A school that bans Atwood, Zadie Smith, Terry effing Pratchett and *literal George Orwell* is actively harming its pupils. www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/scho...
School book banning escalates in the UK as Greater Manchester secondary school censors scores of books - Index on Censorship
A school librarian faced a disciplinary hearing and scores of books were removed from her school library after she stocked Laura Bates’ Men Who Hate Women
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We're walking 23 miles in support of @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social 🧡 The asylum system is increasingly inhumane & cruel. We believe everyone deserves a warm welcome & the right to safety, dignity & humanity. All donations/shares would be hugely appreciated. Thank you!! ❤️ shorturl.at/iu5Kc
Scientists have figured out how to turn plastic waste into vinegar by copying how mushrooms work. Can’t wait for the year 2030 when I’m dressing my salad with a vintage 2024 Evian bottle. 🥗🍄 #ScienceNews #Sustainability
Scientists discover how to turn plastic waste into vinegar: 'We were inspired by mushrooms'
Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic are produced globally every year. New research shows how that waste can be turned into something useful.
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Steven Graham absolutely nailed it in The Good Boy. That mix of menace and vulnerability as a henpecked psycho? Chilling. He’s one of those actors who disappears into every role. Underrated genius. Who else could pull off that quiet, simmering intensity?
Just tried my new gratitude jar tool for @loveyogacrew.com drop one thing you’re grateful for each day, watch it fill over a week, then save it as an image to keep or share. Empty and start fresh next week! Today, mine’s full of Oldham’s win. jar.loveyogacrew.com #DailyGratitude #OldhamAthletic
Deciding if 10:15 AM is too early to let the neighbours experience BIG SPECIAL at maximum volume. It's bit antisocial but the bassline demands it. Sorry everyone, the council house poetry wins today.
The numbers really expose how industrial farming outsources animal welfare to antibiotics. It’s not just a health risk-it’s a sign the system is broken by design. Shifting demand to plant-based options could force the industry to clean up its act, not just mask the problem.
Globally, 70%+ of antibiotics go to livestock, 98% in parts of the EU. That reveals a system of chemical suppression: Overcrowded, unhygienic farms that require a pharmacy to function. Salmonella bypasses medicine & harms your health. Plants don’t. tiny.cc/medstats #PublicHealth #Plantbased
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Terrifying. The anti-trans mob are a threat to all women.
Hannah Spencer being harrassed by fascist YouTube streamers in Manchester, every week they are at it
Prestwick Airport’s role in facilitating US military operations against Iran raises serious ethical and political concerns. Scotland must not enable actions that risk escalating conflict.
The economy isn’t the goal-it’s the tool. We measure progress in GDP, not well-being; in output, not equity. But what if we flipped the script? A system built for people, not profit margins, could redefine success. Growth should serve society, not the other way around.
Today’s vibe is 'Haunted Victorian statue.' I am technically present, but moving at the speed of continental drift. If you need me, I’ll be over here mastering the art of staring at a wall. #MSWarrior