Gordon_K
@akagugs.bsky.social
Horticulturalist based in North County Dublin interested in Plants, Sustainable Gardening, Fermenting. Following Irish Politics and Current Affairs.
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McGuinness' 2019 vote against an EU Parliament resolution to resume search and rescue efforts for shipwrecked refugees trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea is one of her political choices that's likely to come up during the campaign. jrnl.ie/6763396
FactFind: What happened when Mairead McGuinness voted against EU refugee rescue missions in 2019?
McGuinness and her fellow Fine Gael MEPs faced heavy criticism from opposition politicians at the time.
jrnl.ie
July 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
McGuinness' 2019 vote against an EU Parliament resolution to resume search and rescue efforts for shipwrecked refugees trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea is one of her political choices that's likely to come up during the campaign. jrnl.ie/6763396
First apple tree to blossom in the collection of heritage apples at work. A variety called 'Widow's Friend'. Looks like 'Barnack Beauty' will be second as it's just about to blossom. Photos to follow when it happens.
March 31, 2025 at 10:21 PM
First apple tree to blossom in the collection of heritage apples at work. A variety called 'Widow's Friend'. Looks like 'Barnack Beauty' will be second as it's just about to blossom. Photos to follow when it happens.
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A better future is possible. Let’s build it together.
Denmark’s Groundbreaking Agriculture Climate Policy Sets Strong Example for the World
Denmark’s Green Tripartite Agreement imposes taxes on livestock, restores forests and peatlands, and pays farmers to reduce pollution.
www.wri.org
March 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
A better future is possible. Let’s build it together.
Rainbow over @ucddublin.bsky.social Rosemount Environmental Research Station's Heritage Apple Orchard collection.
February 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Rainbow over @ucddublin.bsky.social Rosemount Environmental Research Station's Heritage Apple Orchard collection.
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The idea of a "rotating Taoiseach" is utter bollocks.
Elect either the leader of the biggest party or the best person in government parties suited to the job, then shut up and get on with it.
It's the most important job in Ireland, not a time-share for fragile entitled egos.
#SpeirGorm #GE24
Elect either the leader of the biggest party or the best person in government parties suited to the job, then shut up and get on with it.
It's the most important job in Ireland, not a time-share for fragile entitled egos.
#SpeirGorm #GE24
December 5, 2024 at 10:54 AM
The idea of a "rotating Taoiseach" is utter bollocks.
Elect either the leader of the biggest party or the best person in government parties suited to the job, then shut up and get on with it.
It's the most important job in Ireland, not a time-share for fragile entitled egos.
#SpeirGorm #GE24
Elect either the leader of the biggest party or the best person in government parties suited to the job, then shut up and get on with it.
It's the most important job in Ireland, not a time-share for fragile entitled egos.
#SpeirGorm #GE24
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Now that election #GE24 is over Irish media, @news.rte.ie @irishtimes.bsky.social @irishindependent.bsky.social @thejournal.ie @dublininquirer.com need to shift from X ad go beyond parallel posting - but as @theguardian.com did - withdraw their traffic.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/media/e...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/media/e...
European Federation of Journalists to stop posting content on X
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 3, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Now that election #GE24 is over Irish media, @news.rte.ie @irishtimes.bsky.social @irishindependent.bsky.social @thejournal.ie @dublininquirer.com need to shift from X ad go beyond parallel posting - but as @theguardian.com did - withdraw their traffic.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/media/e...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/media/e...
One question to try to answer after the election is, Why such a low turnout of voters? Do you think voting over a whole weekend would make things any better? Polls open early on Saturday and close late on sunday? #GE24
December 3, 2024 at 6:06 PM
One question to try to answer after the election is, Why such a low turnout of voters? Do you think voting over a whole weekend would make things any better? Polls open early on Saturday and close late on sunday? #GE24
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Hahaha, Louise O’Reilly listening to Peadar Tóibín
December 1, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Hahaha, Louise O’Reilly listening to Peadar Tóibín
Why is Peadar Tóbín on @news.rte.ie again beside representatives from SF, FG & FF. Aontu on 2 seats so far. Why not Ivana Bacik or Cian O'Callaghan. Media need to stop giving him so much airtime. Or at least give him airtime in proportion to his electoral success #GE24
December 1, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Why is Peadar Tóbín on @news.rte.ie again beside representatives from SF, FG & FF. Aontu on 2 seats so far. Why not Ivana Bacik or Cian O'Callaghan. Media need to stop giving him so much airtime. Or at least give him airtime in proportion to his electoral success #GE24
Congratulations to @mariesherlock.bsky.social for taking the last seat in Dublin Central. Nailbiting stuff #GE24
December 1, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Congratulations to @mariesherlock.bsky.social for taking the last seat in Dublin Central. Nailbiting stuff #GE24
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Bringing out a commemorative tea set for your 40th anniversary seems like such a Pet Shop Boys thing to do.
November 21, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Bringing out a commemorative tea set for your 40th anniversary seems like such a Pet Shop Boys thing to do.
Fine Gael’s Neil Richmond telling fibs on #TonightVMTV saying the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme can be repaid over 25years. Maximum term is 10 years. www.seai.ie/grants/home-...
Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme
The Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme provides low-cost, flexible loans to help make your home more energy efficient.
www.seai.ie
November 19, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Fine Gael’s Neil Richmond telling fibs on #TonightVMTV saying the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme can be repaid over 25years. Maximum term is 10 years. www.seai.ie/grants/home-...
I love this part. Juicing with some modern variety dessert apples and some Bramley for that acidic zing on the palate. Some might have found its way into a fermenting bucket too. Updates to follow.
November 17, 2024 at 2:24 PM
I love this part. Juicing with some modern variety dessert apples and some Bramley for that acidic zing on the palate. Some might have found its way into a fermenting bucket too. Updates to follow.
Few pictures from our Apple Harvest in work. Some modern and some Irish Heritage.
November 16, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Few pictures from our Apple Harvest in work. Some modern and some Irish Heritage.