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Climate Solutions Storyteller : people, places and nature #bogs
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Data Stories, Maynooth
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Data Stories, Maynooth
#housing & #climate-just city #Ireland
#TransAlly
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“We are lonesome animals. We spend all of our life trying to be less lonesome. One of our ancient methods is to tell a story begging the listener to say—and to feel—‘yes, that is the way it is, or at least that’s the way I feel it. You’re not as alone as you thought.’” #storytelling
—John Steinbeck
—John Steinbeck
deluded laughing gaslighting from the bargain basement fascist in residence
Trump: "The European nations are reporting that your president might as well be the leader of the European nations also. They respect us like they've never respected us before."
December 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
deluded laughing gaslighting from the bargain basement fascist in residence
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Sean mooney on how his late father John and uncle Richard found Ireland's oldest wheel technology while cutting turf by sleán in the late 1960s in Roscommon @tocharstories.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Sean mooney on how his late father John and uncle Richard found Ireland's oldest wheel technology while cutting turf by sleán in the late 1960s in Roscommon @tocharstories.bsky.social
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On the 10th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement, you’re going to hear a lot about the progress we’ve made — people saying we “are” heading to 2.5 degrees heating instead of four.
I deeply regret to tell you that this is complacent misinformation.
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I deeply regret to tell you that this is complacent misinformation.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
On the 10th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement, you’re going to hear a lot about the progress we’ve made — people saying we “are” heading to 2.5 degrees heating instead of four.
I deeply regret to tell you that this is complacent misinformation.
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I deeply regret to tell you that this is complacent misinformation.
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Protest works - live your values - more countries and previous winners disown Eurovision over Israel's participation www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
Nemo returning Eurovision trophy in Israel protest
Nemo, last year's Eurovision winner for Switzerland, has said they are returning the 2024 trophy in protest over Israel's continued participation, which has already prompted five countries, including ...
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December 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Protest works - live your values - more countries and previous winners disown Eurovision over Israel's participation www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
the World Cup looks really inviting ....👇
NEW: Five years of social media history is only a fraction of what the US Government will shortly demand of overseas visitors.
The full requirements will end tourism in the United States.
Below is the full, mind-blowing list.
🚨THEY. WANT. YOUR. DNA.🚨
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The full requirements will end tourism in the United States.
Below is the full, mind-blowing list.
🚨THEY. WANT. YOUR. DNA.🚨
1/
December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
the World Cup looks really inviting ....👇
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As someone who spends a lot of time talking about European law, it was amazing to see the ECJ in operation for our nitrates case today.
Let's hope the ECJ care more about clean water than the Irish government appears to.
Let's hope the ECJ care more about clean water than the Irish government appears to.
An Taisce in the European Court of Justice today defending important protections for clean water in Ireland — team includes our Head of Advocacy Dr Elaine McGoff with Junior Counsel John Kenny, Senior Counsel James Devlin & Solicitor Eoin Brady
#nitratesderogation
#nitratepollution
#nitratesderogation
#nitratepollution
December 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
As someone who spends a lot of time talking about European law, it was amazing to see the ECJ in operation for our nitrates case today.
Let's hope the ECJ care more about clean water than the Irish government appears to.
Let's hope the ECJ care more about clean water than the Irish government appears to.
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This is what you don't hear every time this junktank appears on the BBC.
*Why not?*
Great exposure by Sam and @desmog.com
*Why not?*
Great exposure by Sam and @desmog.com
🔴 REVEALED 🔴
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs Banked £640,000 from Oil Giants and Murdoch
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group – received more than £640,000 from fossil fuel companies and Rupert Murdoch’s media conglomerate between 1957 and ...
www.desmog.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
This is what you don't hear every time this junktank appears on the BBC.
*Why not?*
Great exposure by Sam and @desmog.com
*Why not?*
Great exposure by Sam and @desmog.com
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Almost all (90%) of Ireland’s natural habitats are in a poor condition, including coastal & freshwater.
This is 5% more than 6 yrs ago.
51% are declining while only 9% show signs of improvement.
Rather than solutions, govt are adding problems e.g. derogation😞
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
This is 5% more than 6 yrs ago.
51% are declining while only 9% show signs of improvement.
Rather than solutions, govt are adding problems e.g. derogation😞
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Ireland’s natural habitats decline further with 90% officially in poor condition
Head of National Parks and Wildlife Service says time to begin conservation efforts ‘was yesterday’
www.irishtimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Almost all (90%) of Ireland’s natural habitats are in a poor condition, including coastal & freshwater.
This is 5% more than 6 yrs ago.
51% are declining while only 9% show signs of improvement.
Rather than solutions, govt are adding problems e.g. derogation😞
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
This is 5% more than 6 yrs ago.
51% are declining while only 9% show signs of improvement.
Rather than solutions, govt are adding problems e.g. derogation😞
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
we knew we were dodging a bullet on this one ...when you think hanging with this bunch and boosting about getting selfies with them is 'non political' #spéirghorm www.thejournal.ie/gareth-sheri...
Former Áras hopeful Gareth Sheridan defends pictures with Russell Brand and Tucker Carlson
Sheridan was backed by Kerry and Tipperary Councils in the presidential election.
www.thejournal.ie
December 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
we knew we were dodging a bullet on this one ...when you think hanging with this bunch and boosting about getting selfies with them is 'non political' #spéirghorm www.thejournal.ie/gareth-sheri...
While Govt welcomes nitrates derogation as 'good day' it works against its own national nature restoration work on the ground and the communities who are achieving success in their grassroots action #spéirghorm
Ireland’s natural habitats decline further with 90% officially in poor condition
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Ireland’s natural habitats decline further with 90% officially in poor condition
Head of National Parks and Wildlife Service says time to begin conservation efforts ‘was yesterday’
www.irishtimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
While Govt welcomes nitrates derogation as 'good day' it works against its own national nature restoration work on the ground and the communities who are achieving success in their grassroots action #spéirghorm
90% of habitats in poor condition - yet #Irish Government welcoming an extension of the nitrates derogation as "a good day" www.rte.ie/news/environ... #Spéirghorm -
90% of Ireland's habitats deemed in poor condition
A new report has found that 90% of Ireland's EU-protected habitats are in 'unfavourable' conservation status, with 51% showing deteriorating trends across their national ranges.
www.rte.ie
December 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
90% of habitats in poor condition - yet #Irish Government welcoming an extension of the nitrates derogation as "a good day" www.rte.ie/news/environ... #Spéirghorm -
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I am fascinated by the reference to the Monroe Doctrine in the recent policy paper on Europe and the colonial nature of their tone. It is not surprising but just fascinating and scary. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Cultivate resistance’: policy paper lays bare Trump support for Europe’s far right
Text signed by president seems to echo ‘great replacement’ theory, saying Europe faces ‘civilisational erasure’
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
I am fascinated by the reference to the Monroe Doctrine in the recent policy paper on Europe and the colonial nature of their tone. It is not surprising but just fascinating and scary. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
why is @news.rte.ie using a discredited platform of disinformation to simply repeat a Met Eireann storm warning - when they already have that information direct from ME? Why is @rte.ie continuing to drive traffic to X ? #spéirghorm www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
December 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
why is @news.rte.ie using a discredited platform of disinformation to simply repeat a Met Eireann storm warning - when they already have that information direct from ME? Why is @rte.ie continuing to drive traffic to X ? #spéirghorm www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
If you only watch one clip from #LateLateToyShow - watch this CMAT crashing the gig - and these girls ! #Spéirghorm
www.rte.ie/player/serie... - no wonder everyone wants to be Irish :)
www.rte.ie/player/serie... - no wonder everyone wants to be Irish :)
Toy Show Top Moments 2025 S01E18 - CMAT's Toy Show Surprise
CMAT joins the Toy Show's epic finale. Watch Toy Show Top Moments 2025 S01E18 - CMAT's Toy Show Surprise on RTÉ Player for free
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December 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
If you only watch one clip from #LateLateToyShow - watch this CMAT crashing the gig - and these girls ! #Spéirghorm
www.rte.ie/player/serie... - no wonder everyone wants to be Irish :)
www.rte.ie/player/serie... - no wonder everyone wants to be Irish :)
12 essential #FrankGehry project - a man for whom music was as important as building - have a look at his dancers from Prague - Fred and Ginger :) #giftarticle www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/a...
Frank Gehry: 12 Essential, Stunning Projects
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
12 essential #FrankGehry project - a man for whom music was as important as building - have a look at his dancers from Prague - Fred and Ginger :) #giftarticle www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/a...
just what friday needs is a belly laugh!!
🔴 BREAKING - US President Donald Trump named first winner of FIFA peace prize
US President Donald Trump named first winner of FIFA peace prize
Get the latest Breaking News Alerts from France 24 in real time on Facebook and Twitter: @BreakingF24
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December 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
just what friday needs is a belly laugh!!
'Yes, there's some difficulties there' - Alan Shatter on Gaza today while UN investigation says Israel is conducting genocide and torturing prisoners. He continues to deny any reality of the two years of genocide against Palestinians and ten of thousands dead, particularly children. #Spéirghorm
December 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM
'Yes, there's some difficulties there' - Alan Shatter on Gaza today while UN investigation says Israel is conducting genocide and torturing prisoners. He continues to deny any reality of the two years of genocide against Palestinians and ten of thousands dead, particularly children. #Spéirghorm
Trampy's Nero complex growing ...
www.bbc.com/news/article... the ego project that chimes with Nazis as White House demolition and out-scaled "ballroom" over-shadowing heritage means architect walks
www.bbc.com/news/article... the ego project that chimes with Nazis as White House demolition and out-scaled "ballroom" over-shadowing heritage means architect walks
Trump hires new architect for White House ballroom
It follows reports Trump clashed with the previous architect over the size and scope of the addition.
www.bbc.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Trampy's Nero complex growing ...
www.bbc.com/news/article... the ego project that chimes with Nazis as White House demolition and out-scaled "ballroom" over-shadowing heritage means architect walks
www.bbc.com/news/article... the ego project that chimes with Nazis as White House demolition and out-scaled "ballroom" over-shadowing heritage means architect walks
Nothing happens when a river is destroyed and biggest fish kill - Inland Fisheries Ireland wash their hand of responsibility - no changes proposed or implemented - we need a polluter pays regulation and ability to ensure this can't happen again #Spéirghorm www.rte.ie/news/munster...
IFI grilled about River Blackwater fish kill at PAC
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has said it could not find out who was responsible for a pollution incident on the River Blackwater in Co Cork earlier this year, because it is required to catch perpetr...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Nothing happens when a river is destroyed and biggest fish kill - Inland Fisheries Ireland wash their hand of responsibility - no changes proposed or implemented - we need a polluter pays regulation and ability to ensure this can't happen again #Spéirghorm www.rte.ie/news/munster...
Bravo @news.rte.ie - @ebu.ch is ensuring the death of the contest by allowing Israel to participate - its quick action against Russia compared to that against Israel when UN has stated it is conducting genocide shows its double standards. Any nation participating becomes complicit.
Ireland will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, and it will not be broadcast by RTÉ, after the European Broadcasting Union confirmed today that Israel will be allowed to take part
RTÉ to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel
Ireland will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, and it will not be broadcast by RTÉ, after the European Broadcasting Union confirmed today that Israel will be allowed to take part...
www.rte.ie
December 5, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Bravo @news.rte.ie - @ebu.ch is ensuring the death of the contest by allowing Israel to participate - its quick action against Russia compared to that against Israel when UN has stated it is conducting genocide shows its double standards. Any nation participating becomes complicit.
The crazy nights and days as T spends a night screaming into the void on his own megaphone and is the joke of empowered late night comedians www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/a... #giftarticle
Late Night on Trump’s ‘Social Media Blitzkrieg’
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The crazy nights and days as T spends a night screaming into the void on his own megaphone and is the joke of empowered late night comedians www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/a... #giftarticle
fascists be fascists - classic move to look for scapegoats and label them as 'gargage' 'non humans' - the Nazi vibe in US is in ugly plain sight www.rte.ie/news/us/2025...
'We don't want them': Trump attacks Somali immigrants
US President Donald Trump has attacked Somali immigrants, saying they should be unwelcome in the United States.
www.rte.ie
December 3, 2025 at 8:49 AM
fascists be fascists - classic move to look for scapegoats and label them as 'gargage' 'non humans' - the Nazi vibe in US is in ugly plain sight www.rte.ie/news/us/2025...
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We've been collecting stories, songs and memories in the Mountbellew Men's Shed, Galway - just beside the Galway Living Bog - a great group of men - with stories of growing up at the bog and working on it #LoveBogs
December 2, 2025 at 9:05 AM
We've been collecting stories, songs and memories in the Mountbellew Men's Shed, Galway - just beside the Galway Living Bog - a great group of men - with stories of growing up at the bog and working on it #LoveBogs
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Here's the GoFundMe page: www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-br...
Donate to Help Us Bring Papi’s Back!, organized by Jose Roa nino
We are an immigrant family who left our home country, Venezuela, due to the difficult situati… Jose Roa nino needs your support for Help Us Bring Papi’s Back!
www.gofundme.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Here's the GoFundMe page: www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-br...
The low lifers who did this to a working migrant family #spéirghorm - who were providing a service in the community - deserved to be handed up by that community ....https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2025/12/01/familys-food-truck-destroyed-by-arson-attack-in-dublin-nothing-is-left/
December 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The low lifers who did this to a working migrant family #spéirghorm - who were providing a service in the community - deserved to be handed up by that community ....https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2025/12/01/familys-food-truck-destroyed-by-arson-attack-in-dublin-nothing-is-left/