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𝄞 ...Little man, you've had a busy day... 𝄞 #AssistanceDog Pierre, a 4 year old chocolate lab, snuggles & snoozes curled up in a nest he's made from two blankets on a blue sofa.

My fella painted my nails. Close to, if not worse than childbirth! Worth it. Aft. 11mts (tom/rw) of swelling, I thought pretty was long gone. Still is, but smartish is doable, & at least I'm a cheap date: We finished that bottle - & if I'm only managing once/yr, the next will prob. do 20 years too

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhfn... We have been a proud affiliate of FIA from its inception. We have benefitted from their collective lobbying on behalf of performers over the years. It is important that all performers support their union. We have an uphill struggle here in Ireland 1 of 2...

Handling of Basic Income for the Arts “shambolic”-Greens www.greenparty.ie/news/handlin...

Handling of Basic Income for the Arts “shambolic”-Greens www.greenparty.ie/news/handlin...

(Werner Herzog voice) when we go back and watch the episode, we are shocked that Mr bean only has the turkey stuck on his head for 2 minutes. We remember it as an eternity, because we know that the darkness Mr bean experiences inside that turkey is in some sense cosmic, infinite

This is important. Please watch & share. Irish Equity are bringing your fight to the Government. No public money without contracts that ensure you get your share of the economic success you create. Residual payments & repeat fees are standard across the industry www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDkp...

Thank you to all our Irish Equity members to turned up to Dail Eireann yesterday. Some news from FIA conference in Avignon. At the FIA - International Federation of Actors yesterday, we held further discussions on AI and the protections that are available to performers to ensure that any use of

Up the workers #speirgorm

Yesterday morning, Irish Equity was present at the English Speaking Group of FIA addressing issues affecting all performers across the industry with our sister unions from the US, Australia, New Zealand, Australia and more.

“Outrageous” - Equity responds to BBC proposal to stop recording The Archers in Birmingham. We will support cast members to fight the move at every step. https://www.equity.org.uk/news/2026/equity-opposes-the-archers-birmingham-axe

A message from Gerry O'Brien, President Irish Equity: "Colleagues, Irish Equity will be joining in tomorrow’s public sector strike and will be present at Leinster House. I would ask every performer, union and non-union, to turn up and support our fellow union activists.

The wider arts sector Budget allocations for 2027 represent a failure of understanding & a failure of intent. The appalling decisions regarding the back-pedalling on Arts Council funding & the previously agreed funding for RTE, are the clearest indication yet 1 of ...

According to the Praxis newsletter “ NOTICE: Praxis Members will join the Public Sector workers in a demonstration at Leinster House on the 14th of October at 5pm. All are welcome and encouraged to join.” Irish Equity will be calling their members to join. Important to have a presence. Please share.

I have the honour of being one of only two Irish entries to have made it to the regional round of the 2026 World Monolgue Games, a competition described by the organisers as being the equivalent of the Olympics for Actors. The other entry is none other than my wife's, @dglaity.bsky.social 1/...

1. On 8 Sep Gerry O’Brien & Jessica Freed attended a Workers’ Forum in Leinster House, organised by #PeopleBeforeProfit. Their aim was to bring workers’ priorities into focus, coming up to the new Dáil term. Pt 1/12

Creative UK denies claims it has ‘terminated’ EDI Advisory Group www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/creativ...

Today is our Dad's anniversary, so I was in the garden. In a surprising 1-all-draw, did you know that: * Planting strong smelling herbs such as basil can deter hornets * Pissed-off hornets can get you twice bloody fast!

Irish Equity are deeply saddened at the passing of Julian Erskine. Julian’s career as a stage manager began in the 1970’s working with the major companies of the time when he was still in his teens. He was a consummate stage manager, stage director and production manager. 1 of 8

Looking to revisit previous convo with the very few Mormons/LDS who haven't seen themselves out. I know some (family & otherwise), we've had this convo to an extent already. However, this is fairly damning. Anyone up for a more honest convo in light of this one? www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EKN...

Irish Equity stands with our colleagues and fellow creatives on their day of action on Tuesday September 8th. It is deplorable that the Arts community in Northern Ireland are subject to such under investment. 🧵 1 of 17

That's @lawsocietyireland.bsky.social's #MOOC2026 done. ⁠ Whoot!⁠ As ever lots to think on, vindication for the impending sense of dread, & a redoubling of resolve to never go near AI with a 12ft pole! Big thanks to Acc. Off. Jonathan, ably assisted (no pun intended) by Naomi, for all your help.

Irish Equity Summer Bulletin 2026 Welcome to Irish Equity’s Summer information bulletin. There has been an enormous amount of work undertaken by the President and members of the Executive in recent months, across multiple areas. 🧵 1 of 18

Just out from prep session for this, & I'll tell you: Folks SO experienced, expert, & fun in one room feels like it should be illegal! Next week will be an incredible experience - I've 6 pgs of notes of interesting things just from tonight alone. Tickets are at: www.eventbrite.ie/e/access-med...

We just released our next Mutual Aid Monsters. The PF2 version of Fearsome Creatures Volume 1 is up on Drivethru. They are designed to with the Lumberjack Tales releases. (There are like 9 volumes of Fearsome Creatures total so keep an eye out for those.) www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

In better news, I'm helping out some truly epic people later on this month. (Full disclosure: I'm replacing an equally epic as they are person, who sadly couldn't take part). Tickets are free and available on Eventbrite at: www.eventbrite.ie/e/access-med...

We just won a court order stopping the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. while our lawsuit continues.     We’re going to keep fighting to keep costs down for consumers, protect jobs, and stop this illegal merger.