Gary Rocks
@rockorocks.bsky.social
Social Worker, Espresso Lover, Music Lover and #LFC. A Newry Nyuck. "Libraries gave us power" "Agitate,Educate,Organise"
Belfast is wild because you can't get home by public transport after 9pm but the courts are open to adjudicate on parading disputes 24/7
I can’t overstate the absolute joy and elation everyone is feeling right now, people chanting and playing music, laughing in bars, talking about “that one who tried to restart the troubles like a balloon”. That’s the lesson. He tried, and he likely will try again. But we are not the same anymore.
It’s over. There will be no Orange march down the Garvaghy Road! Confirmation from the Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State has banned the Orange Order from parading down the Garvaghy Road
With the notable and singular exception of Gavin Bazunu, the FAI made us all complicit in this, and we just forgot about it and ignored it.
Sally Hayden@sallyhayd.bsky.social · 4d agoInside the ruins of Gaza’s football stadiums. “Omar was one of 10 boys killed in the last three years at a single club, Al Helal Football Academy, that, 10 years ago, had sent their under-16 team to Ireland “ www.irishtimes.com/world/2026/1...
America right now is the maddest place on earth. Like watching a David Lynch film.
What's a film that came out before you were born that you've watched the most times
Woman Singing in Alpine Meadow
ALT: Woman Singing in Alpine Meadow
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Suzanne the Slacker@suzannef.bsky.social · 5d agoWhat is the film that came out before you were born that you’ve watched the most times?
Musicians, actors and stars are warning that 'we cannot afford to step backward' and are calling for action on Garvaghy Road See the full list here 👇
The 43 stars, actors and musicians calling for action on Garvaghy Road
thenational.scot
Paul Simonon of The Clash ❤️🙌..some of the artists who have signed an open letter to the British Secretary of State expressing their concern about the Orange Order trying to walk down the Garvaghy Road. #Neveragain
Kate Nash - Foundations Huge singalong in Coughlans on the first date of her Irish tour of intimate venues
He probably thinks this award is about him.
Wycombe Wanderers News@wwfc-news.bsky.social · last wk.Carl Simon awarded Division One Manager of the Month
The “ceasefire” will be one year old next week. Since then, Israeli strikes have killed more than 1400 Gazans
Matt Novak@paleofuture.bsky.social · last wk.Israeli strike kills five in Gaza, including four women, health officials say
When the people rise up and speak out!💚 #StandingWithTheGarvaghyRoadResidents #StandingTogetherForPeace #OurChildrenDeserveBetter
**OVER 1000 SIGNATURES** Friends, we have reached over 1,000 signatures - we are absolutely blown away! A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to sign the letter. We will be closing the link tomorrow evening, so if you haven’t signed yet, there’s still time. Blessings, Rev Karen
Imagine if Suella Braverman tried telling Phil Lynott he wasn’t really Irish.
Nice to hear from James here: www.theguardian.com/music/2026/o...
‘Shane was rascality personified’: the Pogues on their late frontman, anti-Irish prejudice and the feud over Fairytale of New York
The Celtic punk band’s co-founders Spider Stacy and James Fearnley take your questions about Shane MacGowan, ruffling the feathers of trad musicians and putting Laurence Fox in his place
theguardian.com
That's Life! was a staple of Sunday night tv for me (and my parents )before the fear kicked in. Rest in Peace Esther
NewWaveAndPunk@punkandnewwave.bsky.social · 2w agoFly well, Ester...
An article on The Undertones by Dave McCullough and Pics by Roge/Alternative Ulster in Sounds 30th September 1978.
Many a school friend, who wore glasses,was nicknamed Penfold and once given the name stuck
archivetvmusings@archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 2w agoThe first episode of Danger Mouse was originally broadcast on this day in 1981.
The first episode of Danger Mouse was originally broadcast on this day in 1981.