Lisa Cunningham

@EoinKCostello @daracalleary @DeptEnterprise Well deserved recognition of all your hard work Eoin!! 👏

It's not every day of the week that a letter from a Government Minister arrives at our hub! Many thanks to Minister @daracalleary for his invitation to serve a second term on his @DeptEnterprise 'Enterprise Digital Advisory Forum'.

@NiallHarbison You are human Niall….😍even though we all think you are a superhero 🤗you don’t have to wear the cape everyday - it’s ok to give in…. To revitalise… and soothe and isolate ….. just for a little while though 🙏🤗😉big achievement to even share this - mind yourself 💜

⏰ I normally feed the dogs at 6.30am but couldn’t get out of bed until 9.30 today because of depression. 🙏 I could easily have got someone to cover and do it for me but wanted to force myself up. It was tough. 🐶 Anxiety too bad to deal with people today but the dogs and their happy tails helped immeasurably 🌴 Fresh air and doing something helps but as people with depression and anxiety know even a simple thing can seem monumentally hard. Feeding the dogs is the highlight of my day and I still struggled to get out and do it. Thinking of people who have to go to work, face hard social situations and can’t afford to not be in hard situations with their own anxiety / depression. 💤 I probably won’t get much more then this done today as I feel very rough but the dogs are fed and I feel like I achieved something even if I was moving like in quicksand

@NiallHarbison The best “real” description ever-of depression Niall! You nailed it. My 💜 goes out to you (for fighting it because even the strongest of us have dark days) Truly appreciate your honest share. Cannot send enough hugs to help you get through. My mums words. “This too shall pass”

The thing about depression and anxiety is you never know when it hits. I have it very bad today. The worst in a year. I didn’t take either of these pics myself but to anyone looking I seem healthy, full of life and smiling. On the inside is pain and an aching body. I share this because so many people walk around with it and hide it too. Things couldn’t be going better for me. I have the dream life helping dogs, I have great family and friends and I don’t focus on possessions and am at ease with myself. I’ve a book, people say nice things about me everywhere in comments and messages and I’ve suitcases full of dog presents and cards people gave me. But still the dark cloud can descend. I’m thinking about the people who don’t have all those nice things and who are also struggling. That’s why I wanted to write this post. Depression and anxiety can happen to lawyers, sports stars, musicians, the person at the supermarket check out or your family members. It can happen to us all and many feel they have to hide it and battle alone. I’ve tried to stay positive today but I had to leave a restaurant after going for a burger to try cheer up. I got a panic attack and left to come home and go to bed. The simplest task like walking across the room feels like a challenge. The dark clouds of doom just came in from all sides from nowhere. If you’ve felt that before you know how horrific it is. I couldn’t stop in the shop for a chocolate bar because of fear. The simplest task suddenly too daunting. I’ll rest and ride it out. I’ve had a busy time and a lot to deal with but it always passes. Ill do all the right things (especially avoided alcohol) to make sure I’m back on track asap. This is just a post for anybody out there who gets this. I’ve lots of followers now and I thought maybe I should just shrug it off and post a happy dog video I have from last week to cover it up. But this is real life. We can all suffer from depression and anxiety and we can all beat it and I hope by sharing my own little battles it might help someone. We’re all in this together and if you are lucky enough not to have battles do check on someone who you might think needs it. That can be an absolute game changer. Big love ❤️ Niall

I truly is getting real for sure Eoin! Can’t wait for Thursday. Well done! @EoinKCostello #Darganforum

@ProtectWldlife @PhilSpencerTV You might as well have killed your precious dog Phil!! Beyond barbaric!

The Mind Of A Hunter "It’s my first deer. It didn’t sound like I’d hit it, but I had. I am absolutely chuffed to bits. It has been my ambition to shoot a deer for a very, very long time.’" ~ @PhilSpencerTV. Well done Phil ~ NOT!!!! #BanTrophyHunting NOW!!!!

@MariaLuciaBakes Just indulging this very moment! Set up for the day! Delicious Thank you!

Good morning ! No Added Sugar unsweetened granola with creamy Greek yoghurt and berries. Healthy, filling high-fibre breakfast without a sugar rush. Nom nom 😍#glutenfree #sugarfreecereal

@NiallHarbison Can’t think of a better haven for them!! And a more rewarding day for you!🐾🐶🐾🐶

Insanely hot day, so… McMuffin and Tina cool down on their cold concrete spot. Smart 😎 Lottie trying to make her own pool 💦 Brad Pitt enjoying his short cut ✂️ Street dogs only come out for Al fresco brunch 🥘 Spent the day looking after 100 dogs. Ideal 🥰

@NiallHarbison Loves just like a movie star! 😍😂Slightly nearer Marley than Brad though Niall!😂

Brad Pitt got his grooming finished today. A professional tidied up the butcher job we did on him yesterday. I think you’ll agree he now looks like a million dollars…

@NiallHarbison Never forget what an amazing animal Angel you are Niall! I hope life treats you equally well - always! “Thank you!” 💕from those with no voice 🐶

We’re full with dogs recovering at my land. That was until my friends found this guy today and asked if there was room. He’s a puppy of about 3 months who has had the hardest start in life…

@NiallHarbison You always exuded solution based thinking Niall and had no limits on targets! Delighted for the next 400! 🐶💕🐶Keep the faith Animal Angel!👏

Next stage will be to add some supplements to it once I research that. I can easily get to 1000 dogs a day on 1st January logistically once it runs like this for a week or 2 to iron out some kinks.

I’ve gone from feeding 80 dogs a day to 600 a day in the last few weeks. I thought I’d explain how it was possible and now I’ve done it. I still feed 80 myself and you can see how much they love the new recipe here…

Great to host Minister Humphries @DigitalHQclg super enthusiasm for Digital First Day November 16th.#ourruralfuture #digitalfirstcommunities Well done Eoin Costello!

@NiallHarbison I will keep repeating- you found your calling Niall - and boy are all those beautiful mutts lucky to have you!😍🐶😍

I was close to burn out after a long week but I couldn’t pass him by. It was a 2 hour and $100 problem to fix but I can’t imagine the pain he would have been in. Will keep an eye on him but he should be 100% with the medicines now 🙏.

This is Evander Holyfield. He’s not one of my regulars but I saw him wagging his ear in extreme pain so stopper to have a look…

@NiallHarbison She died in great care, knowing she was safe and loved @NiallHarbison It could have been a terrible ending for her… take comfort in all of her pack who are saved 💗

Little Bambi lost her life a few weeks ago but she has left an incredible impact. Because of her the rest of the 20 dogs in her pack are alive. She couldn’t beat Parvo virus but she set off a chain of events that saved 100s of dogs…

@AoifeConnollyy My heart goes out to you… I know that pain only too well💗💗

I’ll love you forever Koba🤍

Ireland’s Inaugural ‘Digital First’ Day will take place on 16 Nov. Led by a new collaborative network @DigitalIrelandN, the goal is to ‘put the power of digital to work’ in communities to reimagine rural Ireland. Read more ow.ly/uTth50K9kq0 #OurRuralFuture #SocEnt

I truly have the height of respect for you @NiallHarbison You really always wanted “to make a difference”.I used to attend your @LovinDublin “Dog Brunch’s” with my 20 yr. old 🐾Digby. Life brings change..to all those street 🐕 you have SO made that difference! Animal 😇!

@NiallHarbison You are simply the best @NiallHarbison - dogs like a jumbo truly need a strong, understanding, reliable buddy… possibly even more than meds-,he’s so lucky to have you!- and you him!🙋‍♀️🐾

Jumbos legs have gotten very bad. He had a scary vet visit and starts new strong medicine tonight. So on the way home I stopped in the Thai market and let him pick out what he wanted. No surprises on the selection…

@NiallHarbison You’re right Niall it’s mutual benefit but huge respect ✊ for you… you really are the outreach Angel to them 💜🐶💜

People always thank me for helping the dogs but as I always say the dogs help me just as much in return if not more. Feeling content and blessed 🥰[8/8]

It’s 18 months today since I’ve been sober. I like making up little milestones to celebrate so I decided to spoil the street dogs rotten today. They have such a tough life at times that they all deserve a meal they’d never forget…  [1/8] 🧵

@NiallHarbison You truly are (I’ll say it again) an Animal Angel Niall- you have found your role to truly make a difference!

I always feel like people are willing me on and supporting me on my mission. It means the world. I wouldn’t be able to do half this stuff without people helping so thank you. I have a purpose now and I’ll sleep as well as little Pipsqueak and Bear tonight 🥰🥰 (5/5)

I wanted to thank people who support me on this journey. Today was a classic example of things clicking and that wouldn’t be possible without people helping and cheering me on. I left Bouncy here on my last food stop on a serious natural high today… (1/5)