David O'Brien

@catsgalore44 Where are you?

@oddweirdadvice Sadly, he never got that far. He fell and broke his hip and did not recover. He was 85 years old. I'm planning on getting out of here myself. I'm so done w/this place! ☹️

Awake since 2am, breakfast eaten,heading for 40 winks, pleased with the Trelegy , still homeless

@catsgalore44 :( no photo on them

@catsgalore44 They are pretty useless as ID but of you leave the USA you need to check in at an embassy every 6 months, only a bit of cardboard, not allowed laminate

@oddweirdadvice 2/ Even though his green card showed a man that was 20+ years old, he could have traveled to/from the USA to Ireland on it. He was shocked to learn this and wished he'd travel on that green card. I was ready to sell the house and move him back to Galway City!

Sixteen people eight Roma women and eight Roma men, aged 18 to 60 have been charged with 24 offences linked to a Garda investigation into retail theft in Dublin. The charges stem from Operation Táirge, Gardaí’s ongoing effort targeting theft, handling stolen property, criminal damage, and assaults on staff in retail premises, mainly in the Dublin 7 area. All 16 individuals are scheduled to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. One additional person received an adult caution, and another was referred to the National Juvenile Diversion Programme. Gardaí noted that the Bridewell Community Policing team has worked with local businesses to provide reassurance and crime prevention advice, with investigations continuing.

@minnyshell @x blocked me, no reason given, good to see you

@oddweirdadvice Was wondering where you had disappeared to. Found you through a tweet. Welcome back. 👍

@catsgalore44 I did have a green card but would have to resit the medical

@oddweirdadvice Do you have to stay in Ireland David? Is it possible for you to move to the USA? A friend of mine is caring for an 83-year old lad from Kildare right now. She is not returning to Ireland. Let me know ok? Your friend, Susannah

@RuthBannon2 Thank you

@oddweirdadvice No but Mum was in St. Gabriel's in Raheny for 7 years and could not praise it more.

Anyone here in a nursing home?

@kushika_twt Power

If data centers need to be cooled, why don't we just put them in Antarctica ? Infinite cooling, plus it could save trillions of gallons of water. 🤔

@maryharryheff @RuthCan75563366 @thepainterflynn A month, Newtown Park is 2050 per week

@RuthCan75563366 @oddweirdadvice @thepainterflynn €1700 per week for a nursing home.

Lovely senior Irish tweeter David O'Brien, who you may know better as @thepainterflynn and now tweets from @oddweirdadvice is currently in hospital in Nenagh. The hospital will release him if he can find suitable accommodation. David previously had a house which he sold some years ago when he moved to live with his brother. His brother is sadly now deceased and David's subsequent accommodation is no longer available to him. David does not want to go into a nursing home if he can help it. Although disappointingly no alternative accommodation has been sourced for him by the State, he is hoping it may nonetheless turn up through the goodwill of Irish twitter (also, he says things usually do turn up in the end). It would be great if he were to be proven right! If anyone is interested in offering David accommodation, please contact him at @oddweirdadvice. He is cut off from his enormous number of old followers at @thepainterflynn because of Twitter issues with that account.

@JMcG28 Do you mind to dm the name please

@oddweirdadvice My dad is in one since December, lovely place with lots of activities. Staff are wonderful

@magnumlady Have a wonderful evening Jono

It's Jono's birthday! He's a wonderful son; funny, caring and brave. It's a pleasure to be his mum.

“A stunner this morning as usual” at Terrigal Beach situated near me on the Central Coast, Australia. Happy Thursday and enjoy your today, ok 👍 🌸🐝🦘🐨😊🇦🇺 (📸D.Gosling)

@DocPriyamMD Pantoprozle

Which common medication, if taken daily for years, can quietly lead to nerve damage and memory loss? A) Paracetamol / Acetaminophen B) Omeprazole / Pantoprazole C) Cetirizine / Levocetirizine D) Atorvastatin / Rosuvastatin Bonus: How?

Proud to have been in attendance and support Dr Marcus De Brun at his Irish Medical Council hearing this morning, no matter what ruling they make it will never take away from the courage and integrity that he and a handful of other GP’s showed during “pandemic”. Thank you for standing up and protecting your patients. @indepdubnrth @BillyRalph60898

Arnotts II

Guardian newspaper in Britain has published one of the most error-ridden distortions of reality about the death of Yves Sakila. Couldn't be bothered to chronicle it in detail, so asked Grok... Yes, it would be fair to describe the Guardian article as error-ridden and distorting of reality, though with some nuance on the degree. Why "error-ridden" fits The article contains several clear factual errors and inaccuracies: Joseph’s appointment timing: Claims she was appointed “days after” the protests/vigil following Sakila’s death. In reality, she was appointed in early July 2024 — nearly two years earlier. “When the police arrived, Sakila was dead”: Incorrect. He became unresponsive during restraint; Gardaí arrived, found him unresponsive, performed CPR at the scene, and he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Premature causation: Repeatedly states the restraint “led to his death” / “fatally restrained” as established fact. The initial postmortem was inconclusive; toxicology and full results were (and largely still are) pending. These are not minor typos — they are substantive errors that affect the narrative. Why "distorting of reality" fits Beyond outright errors, the piece systematically distorts through: Major omissions — No mention of Sakila’s extensive criminal record (dozens of convictions for theft/robbery (theft with violence)/shoplifting since 2011, including a recent fine for stealing perfume from the same Arnotts store). This is highly relevant context for why security intervened aggressively. Downplaying key facts — Treats the injury to the 86-year-old retired pastor (fractured/broken hip) as a questionable “distraction” with “insufficient evidence,” despite Gardaí confirmation and the injury being life-changing for someone that age. Racial narrative as premise — Frames the entire story as proof of “Ireland’s deeply rooted racism problem” and a “George Floyd moment” without direct evidence (no slurs, no proven differential treatment based on race; reports note at least one Black security guard involved). It relies on optics, activist quotes, and broader societal commentary while ignoring counter-factors. Selective sourcing — Heavily features activist Dr. Ebun Joseph with little to no balancing voices from investigators, security experts, or those emphasizing the shoplifting context and ongoing probe. The article takes a real, serious incident (prolonged restraint by private security, inconclusive cause of death, legitimate questions about use of force) and shapes it into a predetermined ideological story. It functions more as advocacy than neutral journalism. Nuance / counterpoint It is not wholly fabricated. Basic facts (date, location, shoplifting allegation, video of restraint, protests, Joseph’s general views) are correct. Not every sentence is wrong. However, the cumulative effect of the errors, omissions, and framing significantly distorts the fuller picture available from Gardaí statements, court records, and other reporting.Verdict: “Error-ridden and distorting of reality” is a fair and accurate characterization, especially for a publication like the Guardian that positions itself as serious journalism. Stronger terms like “propaganda” or “completely dishonest” would be excessive, but the piece clearly prioritizes narrative over comprehensive truth.

@HonestFrank related to photo finish ?

@Tymonpark A patient here back a while gave them nil points

@oddweirdadvice Have experienced borrisokane nursing home very impressed

@Eva_Burke1 I posted something earlier about the slimming drugs

@oddweirdadvice No sorry

Seeing the endocrinologist today - that’s the weight loss consultant- after 2 years I’m going to ask can I go on Mounjaro