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@okeh_suedehead Tuck in Jim 🤗

Waistline alert.

@HURLINGDAYS Magnificent performance , one of Dolans greatest shows .

So now…

@HURLINGDAYS @OMahonysBooks A real insightful interview Eoin . That David Bowie is certainly 'a quare hawk ' . See you at Gavin Friday next week .

GARDENING LEAVE will feature on RTE Radio’s Arena this pm. It can be purchased from @OMahonysBooks Kenny’s, Charlie Byrnes, Books Upstairs and Banner Books. Also online from Amazon.com

@EtainsDream What a despicable human being.

I initially thought this must be fake because I thought even he couldn't go this low. But he can. He does. And he did. Get rid of him America.

Happy New Year to you all, from Paul, Jake, Brian, Paul G, Frank, and Conor ... & Mill. Hope to see you again at one of our gigs in 2026! A big thanks to John Fisher for shooting and editing this excellent video of the boys saying farewell to the legendary Jimmy Cliff.

My “Horslips saved Ireland” theory grows stronger every day ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Two years today. Still hard to believe that such a glorious, furious spirit has gone. What a time we had, what a life you led. You gave us so much, you shining giant of a man and your name is etched forever in so many hearts all around the world. Love you Shane! Until next time❤️

Thanks to @EtainsDream for your kindness and the Unravelling map that helped us navigate those Carney boreens . @Victoriamary #TheBroadMajesticShannon

Marked Shane McGowan's 2nd anniversary with a trip to Nenagh and some of the locations he grew up in and influenced his songs . It was fitting that I travelled with Colman O'Kelly , we both first saw @poguesofficial at the legendary Cibeal gig in Kenmare 40 years ago 1 /2

The image of a triumphant Scott McTominay tearing across the pitch at Hampden Park clutching a corner flag adorned with Scotland’s Lion Rampant emblem. Unforgettable. The sight of Harry Wilson holding the match-ball after his hat-trick for Wales. Memorable. Club football is wonderful, often technically and tactically better, but international football brings astonishing drama, especially on the judgement day of the World Cup qualifying group stage. Nights like these mean the world. Elite club football storms back this weekend, eager to reclaim the headlines, and Liverpool-Forest, Newcastle-City, the North London Derby and other club collisions will swiftly seduce the gaze back the Premier League’s way. But these last few days, including Troy Parrott’s pyrotechnics for the Irish in Hungary, have been a welcome reminder of the compelling nature of international football and why it will always command such attention. Look at the scenes online of celebrations in the bar at Dublin airport as screens showed Parrott’s third goal going in; drinks taking off, strangers hugging, a man doing a jig of joy between chairs with his suitcase wobbling behind him. Dublin Airport changed its Twitter bio to Troy Parrott International Airport 🦜. Two arrivals from Budapest declared Troy Parrott tattoos. Few events unite a nation like a national team doing well. Work-places today will be abuzz with chatter about the patriot games, conversations perhaps even involving those not obsessed by the game but caught up in the excitement. Kids will be inspired by those leading their countries to the World Cup. Having games on terrestrial television adds to that connection. Viewing figures will be substantial. International football is special. Look at the faces of the Scotland players, gilded with glee. International football is special because its players playing for the shirt, not money. Scotland’s players were running on pride and adrenalin, fuelled by belief in their manager and buoyed by the belief of their fans. By added time, Scotland were staging their own Goal of the Month competition against Denmark. They had the game finally won with Kieran Tierney’s worldie three minutes into added time, 3-2, game over, passports ready, doors to manual. Kenny McLean could easily have headed to the corner flag and run down the clock but he decided to shoot from the halfway line. And score. Spectacular icing on an already special cake. It's special for these players because all had suffered setbacks in their career. Andy Robertson rejected by Celtic - too small, apparently - but always big on determination and now celebrating his 90th cap. Craig Gordon not playing for his club but playing for his country – at 42. Tierney not making it at Arsenal but now making it to a World Cup. Scott McTominay unwanted by Manchester United but now unleashing Zico overheads. Parrott’s not had the easiest journey towards the limelight; those spells on loan in the EFL, that failure to convince Spurs, and moving on. Now an Irish legend. Brennan Johnson hasn’t won over Spurs fans completely but he’s just starred in a 7-1 epic Wales performance. International football is special because a manager has to address squad weaknesses with his coaching not with a cheque-book. Even then, such is the squeeze on training time, he must work his magic in meetings and with selections and in-game changes. They create cultures and buy-ins from players. So Steve Clarke brings on a left-back at right-back and Tierney scores a screamer with his left foot. Clarke builds a culture. He cares deeply about the team, his players and the country, and people respond to that. Craig Bellamy was missing important players, facing opponents who had conceded only three goals in seven qualifying games, and Wilson, Johnson and Co promptly put seven past North Macedonia. Would Clarke or Bellamy be considered for major Premier League jobs? No. But Clarke is off to the greatest show on earth, the World Cup. Bellamy may not be far behind him. Both could be pitting their wits against Carlo Ancelotti, Thomas Tuchel and Didier Deschamps as the world tunes in. Knowing Scotland’s luck they’ll get drawn with Spain, Croatia and Italy. But, who cares for now, they’re on their way to the USA. International football's special because of the prize at stake, a place at the World Cup. It really does mean the world.

Delighted to hear @johncreedon play one of Limerick's finest @BleedingHeartPs on my last night in Solou .

@THorslips Never knew this existed , a magic find . 'tracks from the vaults'

The #Ramones undoubtedly played #BlitzkriegBop at the UlsterHall 9th Oct 1980 - the day after Horslips’ Last Time Gig. #Horslips covered that song in SanFrancisco at 1979 Rather Ripped Records May 17th (not 16th😉) Birthday Party. Amazing version! youtube.com/watch?v=2Mcav8…

@TheBladesBand See you up front lads 🔥

Final rehearsal last night for our gig in Mike the Pies, Listowel, this Friday. Not forgetting Cyprus Avenue, Cork, the following Friday! Can't wait. Tickets here: cyprusavenue.ie/gigs/the-blade…

It's here! FORAS is delighted to announce it has joined forces with @sultans_of_ping to launch a limited-edition O’Neill’s jersey, with all proceeds going to Down Syndrome Cork - Field of Dreams. Only available online until Monday, October 20. forastrust.ie/sultans

@Gerry_Trainor @horslipsmusic @THorslips @carrtogram Brilliant work 👏

My summer project — a playlist of @horslipsmusic tracks and the traditional tunes behind them. 🎻🎸 A work in progress. Additions, amendments welcome. #Horslips #IrishRock @THorslips @carrtogram open.spotify.com/playlist/7ARdB…

@Ham_Sandwich @RTERayDarcyShow @aikenpromotions @Vicar_Street @MPIArtists @StevoBerube Sounds sweet lads 👍

Catch us on @RTERayDarcyShow today 3.30-4.30. Playing a rarely played HS tune and then covering Niamh’s favourite track! @aikenpromotions @Vicar_Street @MPIArtists @StevoBerube

@BarryHartigan Who elects these people ? So out of touch it's embarrassing . Those people would shut down every venue if they could .

Independent Ireland councillor, Linda de Courcy, told Dublin District Court on Monday that she and party colleague, Cork North Central TD Ken O’Flynn, would be objecting to Vicar Street's dance and music licence. Too much time on their hands I reckon. 🙄 breakingnews.ie/ireland/legal-…

American Ryder Cup fans - along with a fair number of their players - are a perfect emblem of Trump's ugly, aggressive, condescending USA. Witless, boorish, jingoistic, loud, entitled, clueless, rich. Compelling proof that the ape is descended from man.

👏 #LUFC is honoured to announce Johnny Giles has been given a Lifetime Achievement Award for his services to the club