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Here to help. #ClimateAction in transport: Avoid (km), shift (mode) and improve (performance), then electrify. #StopBurningStuff #SUVskam #TaxByWgt #BuildOurGrid. Longer (referenced) posts https://aems.ie/news/

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Conor Molloy | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 @conormolloy.bsky.social · Nov 10

Russia's victory in the #USElection2024, means Europe stands alone. Donald Tusk is right no more US Cavalry will save us.
#ClimateActionNow Build our #Renewables now (no more judicial reviews, delays etc.). Emergency action was needed in 2022, even more so now in #GE24 #ClimateEmergency

From 2 Nov 2025 Donald Tusk says "Harris or Trump? Some claim that the future of Europe depends on the American elections, while it depends first and foremost on us. On condition Europe finally grows up and believes in its own strength. Whatever the outcome, the era of geopolitical outsourcing is over."

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Conor Molloy | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 @conormolloy.bsky.social · 51m

All welcome to @dlrcc.bsky.social Harbour, but I really prefer the wind farmers to the bottom trawlers. #YIMBY
#BuildOurGrid #ClimateAction #StopBurningStuff #speirgorm
@coastalconcern.bsky.social

Three Belgian (Zeebrugge) trawlers in Dun Laoghaire Harbour 26th October 2025 - offloading their catch (to Irish trucks let it be said).

Conor Molloy | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 @conormolloy.bsky.social · 3h

"the threat level has increased. . "
Long past time to turn off SM until they are treated like printers are i.e. liable.
RTE news : Deep concerns over deep fakes by AI-generated technology
www.rte.ie/news/analysi... #speirgorm

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Conor Molloy | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 @conormolloy.bsky.social · 4h

How do we make 800,000+ people feel welcomed? #UnitedIreland #Speirgorm

Mark Hennessy @markhennessy.bsky.social · 15h

Unionists shocked by level of sectarian abuse during election, says Humphreys

www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Unionists shocked by level of sectarian abuse during election, says Humphreys

FG candidate says unionist asked ‘if that’s what they put you through, Heather, what hope have the rest of us?’

www.irishtimes.com

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 23h

Informed debate based on reliable information is a cornerstone of any healthy democracy.

False or distorted information online can spread faster than ever, shaping opinions and undermining trust.

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Conor Molloy | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 @conormolloy.bsky.social · 1d

Super, thanks Paul. I completely misread that *, didn't see it as a wildcard search function at all. Back to Boolean logic I go.
Spot on for CH4, we try to highlight that in training, always on the lookout for examples, but few on the ground so far.

Conor Molloy | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 @conormolloy.bsky.social · 2d

#Speirgorm #UNDay

European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 2d

80 years ago, the world chose peace, law, and cooperation🇺🇳

Today, those principles are under attack.

In Europe, Ukraine is on the front line of this test, fighting for freedom and the UN-based order. We stand firmly with them.

Lasting peace begins with international law.

#UNDay

A light blue, textured background.

In the upper centre, the United Nations (UN) emblem (a white map of the world framed by olive branches) is displayed next to the European Union flag's circle of yellow stars, which is incomplete, showing only eight stars.

The text overlaid in white across the bottom reads: "Unity, our shared strength."

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Conor Molloy | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 @conormolloy.bsky.social · 2d

Really intrigued. But don't understand. What is the wildcard? (Please).
Ecosia doesn't show anything other than the usual 100/20 debate.
PS I think CH4 is our last 'handbrake turn' if/when penny drops with governments.

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Conor Molloy | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 @conormolloy.bsky.social · 2d

China catching up with Ireland (42%)

John Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning with good news: Solar & wind will skyrocket to 37% of China's electricity in 2030 from 18% in 2024.

Add 13% from hydro and China is 50% renewable in 2030.

Add ~5% nuclear and China is ~55% non-fossil fuel electricity in 2030.
iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/76ad6... #energysky

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Nils Redeker @nilsredeker.bsky.social · 3d

By every metric, the industry is in deep trouble — and none of it has anything to do with future emission rules or an engine ban a decade away.

In fact, the future of cars is electric - not because of Brussels regulation, but because EVs will soon be much cheaper to make and run.

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Conor Molloy | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 @conormolloy.bsky.social · 3d

The majority of people in #Citywest are Ukrainian. Lest we forget what they are running from #Russia has reminded us.
#Sperigorm #SlavaUkraini

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Thomas Duffy @taesaveslives.bsky.social · 3d

I dunno maybe just maybe this should have been part of the #Aras25 debates? EU means more than just discussions about defence #speirgorm

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 3d

The EU is bracing for national leaders to vent their concerns about its green agenda — and hoping it doesn’t turn into an outright rebellion.

Crunch EU leaders’ climate talks risk opening ‘Pandora’s box’

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gambles leaders will land a climate target deal without trashing her green legacy.

www.politico.eu

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Eils_G 📎 @eils1.bsky.social · 3d

Some island of a thousand welcomes.
"“You're dealing with families who have fled war. So you're dealing with families and people who have already suffered, who have come to Ireland seeking refuge and safety, and instead they're finding this.”" #Ireland #SpéirGhorm

Government failing to control narrative about immigrants, spokesman for Ukrainians in Ireland says | BreakingNews

Families were told not to leave their rooms; they were terrified, and they did not know how long it was going to last, Anatoily Primakov told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland.

www.breakingnews.ie

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Conor Molloy | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 @conormolloy.bsky.social · 3d

The majority of people in #Citywest are Ukrainian. Lest we forget what they are running from #Russia has reminded us.
#Sperigorm #SlavaUkraini

UNITED24 @u24.gov.ua · 4d

The russian army struck a kindergarten in Kharkiv. One person was killed and 7 others were injured. As of now, all children have been evacuated from the kindergarten. Help protect Ukrainians from russian terror. u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

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Niamh Ní Charra @niamhnicharra.bsky.social · 3d

As promised I’ll be sharing material from the Mary Robinson archive @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social that relates to #PresidentialElection campaign to get us in the mood for tomorrow’s vote!

What better way to kick off than to share not just the iconic poster but it’s Pantone numbers!

#Aras25

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dlrcycling.bsky.social @dlrcycling.bsky.social · 3d

This man used to give out about cycle lanes but says he's now their greatest fan. For more safe spaces, please select option 3 on consultation before it closes. dlrcoco.citizenspace.com/infrastructu...

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 3d

This is Europe's independence moment.

We've unveiled our 2026 work programme. It outlines the actions we’ll take to help build a more sovereign and independent Europe.

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Collage of four photos showing different aspects of Europe’s work: a woman working in a car factory, a military vehicle driving through a field, a child holding a box of freshly picked radishes, and a statue of Lady Justice against an EU flag. In the centre, text reads: “Commission work programme 2026 – Europe’s independence moment.” The European Union flag appears in the bottom left corner.

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Daryl FÉTH FÍADA Feehely 🎃 @darylfeehely.com · 3d

Great news, Ireland is now a CERN member!

If you are ever in Geneva, I highly recommend visiting CERN.

You can tour both buildings, the fancy spherical one & the one across the road that looks like an office block.

I went there during my honeymoon & saw the 1st www server! 😀

#Speirgorm

Wandering the immeasurable sculpture at CERN

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Conor Molloy | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 @conormolloy.bsky.social · 4d

That they are. But its way worse, read Sarah's book. I have worked in tech and FB culture is way outside any rule makers experience / effective enforcement, shut downs are the only thing that scares them (MSFT, Google et al have all knuckled down, FB are beyond the pale).

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Conor Molloy | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 @conormolloy.bsky.social · 4d

Could ye's not have gone with the 72hrs prep but as headline? Might be more in public interest.

Conor Molloy | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 @conormolloy.bsky.social · 4d

Can Ireland pls turn off SM before elections (no. of days open to debate). Reading Sarah Wynne Williams excellent book (Careless People) at moment and Facebook is designed to work this way 👇. #aras25 #speirgorm

Adrian Weckler @adrianweckler.bsky.social · 4d

We knew this would happen. Note how realistic the visuals and voices are.
This AI deepfake video of Catherine Connolly ‘withdrawing’ from presidential contest and that Friday’s poll is ‘cancelled’ is live and viral on Facebook tonight.
1000s watching, commenters believing it.

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Conor Molloy | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 @conormolloy.bsky.social · 4d

Long overdue. #speirgorm #ClimateAction
Public to be advised how to survive 72 hours without services in plan for next Storm Éowyn #civildefence
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

Public to be advised how to survive 72 hours without services in plan for next Storm Éowyn

Review of Ireland’s most severe storm found lives were protected but aftermath was hard

www.irishtimes.com

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Dr. Cara Augustenborg @caugustenborg.bsky.social · 4d

I'm heart broken Ireland's national broadcaster stuck to same old 7 questions tonight on #áras25 presidential debate & avoided the climate question several of us begged them to ask. We learned nothing new of candidates' positions on major global/national challenges. RTE has failed the public.

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 4d

👉 Energy prices are still too high!

Today we are launching 7 new actions to urgently lower energy costs, focusing on:

🔹Maximising EU funds and state aid
🔹Boosting grid interconnectors
🔹Tackling high energy bill taxation

Read more ↓
link.europa.eu/cmNyVN

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Conor Molloy | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 @conormolloy.bsky.social · 4d

Sobering read.
#CivilDefence #Speirgorm
euromaidanpress.com/2025/10/21/b... #SlavaUkraini

Buy a first aid kit now: Ukrainian medics warn Europe

Two Ukrainian medics asked a room of 50 people: Who has a first aid kit? Silence. Their warning: buy kits now. The war is coming closer.

euromaidanpress.com

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DUPleader @dupleader.bsky.social · 4d

Gosh. If ye are so put out about a Presbyterian from Monaghan being president lemme tell you what a United Ireland would be like.

(I don't think you'll like it)

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