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Orla Egan she/her

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Founder Cork LGBT Archive http://corklgbtarchive.com Author: Diary Of An Activist http://diaryofanactivist.com and Queer Republic of Cork Books Director: LOAFERS Documentary and I'm Here, I'm Home, I'm Happy documentary

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Great to hear Prof Jeffrey Sachs on @news.rte.ie talking about the barbarism of the US and Israel's attack on Iranian people (as well as mentioning the genocide of Palestinians)
- nice contrast to how @news.rte.ie usually just parrots the US and Israeli propaganda #SpรฉirGhorm #SpeirGorm

05.03.2026 19:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Coming up this SUNDAY! A true story of family, love and anti-Nazi resistance โ€” researched and presented by yours truly. Live on BBC Radio 4 or listen later on BBC Sounds.

04.03.2026 15:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sign the Petition Arthur Leahy Bridge

Petition to name new Cork bridge after the amazing activist Arthur Leahy c.org/G9jPzJTZYb. #SpรฉirGhorm #SpeirGorm

04.03.2026 20:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Can hardly see the phone shops for the phone boxes

04.03.2026 14:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Draft National Drugs Strategy: Public Consultation

๐Ÿ“ข Public Consultation Open

The Draft National Drugs Strategy from the Department of Health is now open for public submissions.
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Closes: 10 April 2026

Have your say on the future of drug policy in Ireland. Your voice matters

www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

#drugsky #DrugPolicy #Ireland #SpeirGorm

02.03.2026 09:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The pic features the Iranian author Sahar Delijani who is looking at the camera. Her words appear next to her on the picture and they read:


I was born in an Iranian prison. My parents were held in their jails. My uncles lie in their mass graves.
Nothing you can tell me about the crimes of the Iranian regime that I haven't lived in blood and bone.
That doesn't mean I want my people bombed, maimed, killed, their homes in ruins.
If your vision of liberation comes only through the destruction of innocent lives, then it's not freedom you're after.
Sahar Delijani, Iranian author

The pic features the Iranian author Sahar Delijani who is looking at the camera. Her words appear next to her on the picture and they read: I was born in an Iranian prison. My parents were held in their jails. My uncles lie in their mass graves. Nothing you can tell me about the crimes of the Iranian regime that I haven't lived in blood and bone. That doesn't mean I want my people bombed, maimed, killed, their homes in ruins. If your vision of liberation comes only through the destruction of innocent lives, then it's not freedom you're after. Sahar Delijani, Iranian author

Sahar Delijani on brand

22.06.2025 12:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 322 ๐Ÿ” 140 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Ireland used to respect the UN Sec Gen. Now she pretends not to hear him.

01.03.2026 15:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 76 ๐Ÿ” 36 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you Sunday Independent for publishing our letter today

There is nobody on earth more expert than a parent who is worried about their child so we would be delighted to chat with anyone who has questions about how to support their child and keep them safe, loved and well.

Love always wins โค๏ธ

01.03.2026 08:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 29 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Statement by Irish President Connolly following strikes on Iran.
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#spรฉirghorm
#Iran #Alt

28.02.2026 23:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 35 ๐Ÿ” 17 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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'I didn't grow up wanting to be a politician, I'm a plumber'

The green Party's Hannah Spencer has won the Gorton and Denton, with Reform in second and Labour finished third

27.02.2026 06:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1700 ๐Ÿ” 349 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 72 ๐Ÿ“Œ 87
Trans Continental Pipeline Queer Relocation Nonprofit in Denver, Colorado

MAKE AN EMERGENCY DONATION to Trans Continental Pipeline right now.

They are a Colorado based org that helps trans people relocate there and they are overwhelmed with requests. CO borders KS, and TCP has the infrastructure to help get people out.

GO DONATE.

tcpipeline.org

26.02.2026 02:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 3667 ๐Ÿ” 3599 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 30 ๐Ÿ“Œ 160

As of tonight, licenses of trans people across Kansas are being invalidated en masse, enabling the overnight criminalization of an entire group of people for going about our lives. Itโ€™s often said you never know when youโ€™re living through history, so let me assure you: thatโ€™s whatโ€™s happening now.

26.02.2026 01:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 10826 ๐Ÿ” 5234 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 86 ๐Ÿ“Œ 338

Looking forward to reading this #SpรฉirGhorm #SpeirGorm

25.02.2026 13:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think it's because so much of the policy is about optics rather than treatment or prevention. As long as addicts are kept out of sight then nobody wants to think too much about them.

21.02.2026 13:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I met Zhanar in Lesvos a few years ago - an amazing lesbian activist from Kazakhstan

18.02.2026 15:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#SpรฉirGhorm #SpeirGorm Fabulous history talk for anyone in or near Belfast

18.02.2026 09:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The only people put in prison over Irish State complicity in lawbreaking at Shannon Airport have been those protesting against it.

17.02.2026 13:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm looking forward to screening my LOAFERS documentary at The Outing Festival in Ennis this weekend
@corklgbtarchive.bsky.social #SpรฉirGhorm #SpeirGorm

11.02.2026 16:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Remember if you watch this show or buy this merch, no trans person will like or trust you ever again. Sorry but those are the rules.

10.02.2026 15:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 3373 ๐Ÿ” 1630 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 49 ๐Ÿ“Œ 25
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Cork LGBT Archive | Online Fundraising Cork LGBT Archive online charity fundraising on iDonate for charities, good causes, and crowdfunders in Ireland

Radio interview I did this morning about the forthcoming Permanent LGBT Exhibition in Cork #SpรฉirGhorm #SpeirGorm
shows.acast.com/corks-96-fm-...

Donate here to support @corklgbtarchive.bsky.social
www.idonate.ie/cause/CorkLG...

09.02.2026 22:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@mhairiblack.bsky.social

08.02.2026 09:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#SpรฉirGhorm #SpeirGorm

07.02.2026 09:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hup!! We need just 39 more signatures and then we've done it, Ireland will have passed her threshold.

PLEASE SIGN!!!

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ™โœŠ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

#JusticeForPalestine #Ireland #FreePalestine #SpeirGhorm #SpeirGorm #IrishSky

06.02.2026 19:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 14 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Stop a Canadian corporation harvesting huge forests of seaweed from the west coast There should be a public consultation on this plan opening soon but lets gather signatures to demonstrate the fact that up and down the west coast, thousands of people don't want our seaweed rights gi...

Petition to stop scraping of huge quantities of seaweed from West of Ireland coast #SpรฉirGhorm #SpeirGorm
please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/st... @uplift.ie

06.02.2026 08:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 17 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Shannon airport has long been put at the disposal of the US military by Irish authorities.

Now it is facilitating ICE deportations which may amount to human trafficking or even crimes against humanity.

For a country that speaks loudly in support of the rights of Palestinians, this is shameful.

05.02.2026 19:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 55 ๐Ÿ” 36 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Having lived in the Netherlands for 7 years - cycling close to every single day of that - what keeps cyclists safe is great cycle path design, the fact that every driver also cycled and the fact that if a car hits a cyclist the fault lies with the driver.

05.02.2026 13:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 50 ๐Ÿ” 16 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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The pivotal riot that shaped modern LGBTQIA+ rights, you don't hear about enough Before Stonewall, Pride, or the rainbow became a symbol for the queer community, a group of trans women started a revolution that history almost forgot

"Though Stonewall became globally known, Compton's shows us the truth: trans women of colour have always been at the heart of queer liberation."

06.02.2026 08:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 46 ๐Ÿ” 13 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Loafers Documentary Film Est 1983
The Outing website in background

Image of black boot and Loafers on red orange and yellow background Loafers Documentary Film Est 1983 The Outing website in background

My LOAFERS Documentary will be screening at The Outing Winter Pride Festival in Ennis 13-15 February. Loafers Bar was one of Ireland's longest running gay bars 1983-2015 @corklgbtarchive.bsky.social @theoutingfestival.bsky.social #SpรฉirGhorm #SpeirGorm

05.02.2026 21:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Image of Cork Public Museum in Fitzgeralds Park with text: Cork LGBT Archive is developing a Cork LGBT Permanent Exhibition in Cork Public Museum. We are looking for objects to display in the exhibition. Do you have any Cork Queer Memorabilia from prior to 2000? Would you be willing to donate them to the Cork LGBT Archive? It won't be possible to display everything as space is limited. Contact: CorkLGBTHistory@gmail.com

Image of Cork Public Museum in Fitzgeralds Park with text: Cork LGBT Archive is developing a Cork LGBT Permanent Exhibition in Cork Public Museum. We are looking for objects to display in the exhibition. Do you have any Cork Queer Memorabilia from prior to 2000? Would you be willing to donate them to the Cork LGBT Archive? It won't be possible to display everything as space is limited. Contact: CorkLGBTHistory@gmail.com

#SpรฉirGhorm #SpeirGorm

05.02.2026 11:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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European Citizens' Initiative Give your support !

C'mon folks, only 721 people to go and we've passed the Irish threshold. If you haven't signed this already, why not?

It's an important EU citizen led initiative that needs 7 countries to pass their threshold, and then the EU government machine is forced to talk about it.

#Speirgorm #IrishSky

05.02.2026 09:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 20 ๐Ÿ” 34 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2