Mark Gaffney

Reshares (formerly known as retweets) are dead. An end of an era in social media.

✨ A friendly reminder: start your oxymel now so it’s ready when cold and flu season hits! ✨ This powerful herbal tonic has been trusted for centuries to strengthen immunity, fight infections and keep you energised through the colder months. 🍂 Here’s a simple recipe you can try at home ⬇️ 🌿 Fire Cider Recipe (DIY) You’ll need: 🌱 10 cm horseradish root 🌱 1 red onion & 1 white onion 🌱 10 cm ginger root 🌱 1 orange 🌱 2 chilli peppers 🌱 5 garlic cloves 🌱 A few sprigs of fresh thyme 🌱 A handful of peppercorns 🌱 1 turmeric root 🌱 1 Ceylon cinnamon stick ➡️ Chop all ingredients & place them in a jar. ➡️ Cover with raw apple cider vinegar & honey, let it infuse for 2–4 weeks. ➡️ Strain & store in a glass bottle. ➡️ Take 1 tbsp daily or at the first sign of illness. 🔥 It’s intense, but it works – and yes, it burns a little (that’s part of the magic)!

If this ever needed saying again.. If you’re struggling. Fucking speak to someone. #RickyHatton

Beyond excited Biggest day tomorrow for @goatsbridge trout farm as we head to the London for The Great Taste Awards It’s all about the product Thrilled to get 3stars Fingers crossed we might get The Golden Fork At last people are beginning to appreciate the hard work

On our way to The Great Taste awards Wish us luck Golden fork nomination

Irish Surfer Gearóid McDaid has just won gold for Ireland at the European Surfing Championships in Portugal 🇮🇪 We’re planning a huge homecoming for the local hero Sligo 🥇

MAILLOT JAUNEEEEE 💛💛💛💛 #TDF2025 l @EFprocycling

Mark's Fundraising Page @iDonate_ie idonate.ie/fundraiser/Mar… #iDonate_ie Fundraising starts for the 25th edition Tour de Munster 25, in aid of DownSyndrome Ireland. Massive thank you to everyone who donated last year! All donations go straight DSI and are greatly appreciated.

Have the completed a reconstruction or an artist impression using the skull structure yet? newscientist.com/article/248482…

The million year old valley of the planets. This is Wan Tikofi, Ghat. The formations have mysterious origins and are radically different from other rocks on Earth. They gradually grow, move and reproduce like living organisms, and after their break, concentric circles.

TY, fifth and sixth year students!📣Are you an aspiring chef? Time to showcase your culinary skills at the Next Gen Chef Challenge👩‍🍳🍽️ 1⃣Prepare, cook and present two courses. 2⃣Take photos of your menu. 3⃣Submit your entry with photos via the link: setu.ie/nextgen

Super stuff 👏 congrats @LukeAhearne amazing achievement, well deserved

Me watching my younger self fall in love with Manchester United

We caught up with Richard this morning to take a peek into this weeks veg box. The veg box changes weekly, depending on what’s ready to harvest on Friday, which ensures you’re getting the freshest in season produce available. Sign up at GIY.ie 🥕

"We can still pluck yew!"—The Middle Ages PLUCK YEW — Consider this old preserved middle finger. Society agreed the person this finger belonged to must be arrested and never allowed to speak. He did not speak the “truth”. He was censored because it was democratically agreed to by the majority. This is the middle finger of Galileo Galilei. A 400 year message. But how did we get here? The illustrious history of the middle finger, sometimes known as "flipping the bird," (the English to the French) is as colorful as it is contentious. This gesture, a universal symbol of disdain, has roots that reach deep into the annals of history. Ancient Beginnings Our journey begins in ancient Greece, where the philosopher Diogenes was known for his cynicism and boldness. Legend has it that he once used the middle finger to express his disdain for blabbering orators, much to the amusement of the crowd. The Greeks called it the "katapygon," a term that hinted at its vulgar connotations. Roman Times The Romans, never ones to shy away from adopting Greek culture, embraced the gesture with gusto. They dubbed it the "digitus impudicus" or "impudent finger." Roman soldiers would often use it to insult their enemies, a gesture that clearly transcended language barriers. The French Connection And The Bird Fast forward to the Middle Ages, where the French played a pivotal role in its evolution. During the Hundred Years' War, the English longbowmen were notorious for their skill. Captured archers often had their middle fingers cut off to prevent them from drawing their bows. In a cheeky display of defiance, English archers would wave their intact fingers at the French after a victory, as if to say, "We can still pluck yew!". This also became known as as "giving the bird" as the archers used feathers on their arrows. And when they how the target, well they got some of the bird. The bird phrase continued into the 19th century. It evolved from the earlier British theatrical practice of hissing like a goose, or "bird," to show disapproval. In contemporary times, the middle finger has become a global symbol of rebellion and irreverence. From rock stars to everyday folks caught in traffic jams, it’s a go-to gesture for expressing frustration and defiance. While the middle finger might seem like a simple gesture, its history is a tapestry of cultural exchanges and historical events. Whether you're a philosopher in ancient Greece or a modern commuter, flipping the bird remains a timeless way to say what words sometimes cannot. Let us never forget to give The Bird to those that believe they and only they alone hold “the truth”. They don’t. Mind the feathers…

Your 2024 Rás na mBan GC winner is Mia Griffin of @DAS_Hutch_Bro

Eddie Fucking Dunbar!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes!!!!!!!!

Eddie Dunbar steals the show 🇮🇪🔥 A late surging attack by Eddie Dunbar, sees the Irishman win Stage 11 of La Vuelta! His first top-level win in Team Jayco AlUla colours 💪 #LaVuelta

Screenshot of prices of Dublin Hotels on the 17th August 2025 One taken last night before the Oasis announcement and one this morning 😂 #oasis2025

The man who invented Tiramisu has died. Here's how it all started: tasteatlas.com/roberto-lingua…