Madeleine Lyes
@cityintersect.bsky.social
Critical urbanism and climate transitions. UCD Architecture and UL/LCCC Citizen Innovation Lab Limerick.
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
In April 2024, Spotify implemented a new scheme: songs with less than 1k streams per year would no longer receive royalties.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
January 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM
In April 2024, Spotify implemented a new scheme: songs with less than 1k streams per year would no longer receive royalties.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
"To keep parents apart from their children for three additional years for no better reason than that you can is exactly what the Minister says it is not.
It is simply cruel."
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
It is simply cruel."
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
Justine McCarthy: Ireland celebrates Hamnet and Jessie Buckley’s success. It should feel shame
Separating refugee parents and their children betrays the family values of the film and of our constitution
www.irishtimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:47 AM
"To keep parents apart from their children for three additional years for no better reason than that you can is exactly what the Minister says it is not.
It is simply cruel."
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
It is simply cruel."
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
Im signed up to the ESB "is this a good time", where they text ya when there's an 'energy flex/peak event'. Basically just hold off on the washing machine, or dishwasher until it's over. Usually it's between 5pm and 7pm.
WTF are we bothering at all, when this is what the government agrees to.
WTF are we bothering at all, when this is what the government agrees to.
🚨🇮🇪 A single Dublin data centre found to consume as much power as 200000 homes.
Uncovered by @lnbdublin.bsky.social
Reported by Jack Horgan Jones @irishtimes.com
Uncovered by @lnbdublin.bsky.social
Reported by Jack Horgan Jones @irishtimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Im signed up to the ESB "is this a good time", where they text ya when there's an 'energy flex/peak event'. Basically just hold off on the washing machine, or dishwasher until it's over. Usually it's between 5pm and 7pm.
WTF are we bothering at all, when this is what the government agrees to.
WTF are we bothering at all, when this is what the government agrees to.
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
You have until 5.30 today to write in to the government consultation on these fees. They're trying to price people out of protecting our land and water.
While on the other hand they're trying to give corporations an entirely new secret court to sue Ireland through CETA
While on the other hand they're trying to give corporations an entirely new secret court to sue Ireland through CETA
Dept wants to put limits on recoverable costs, leaving people facing six-figure bills even when they win. That would be the end of public-interest environmental litigation, favouring wealthy and commercial interests, and undermining environmental protection. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
When councils won’t act, communities turn to nature to get justice
Environmental law has become the last line of defence against unauthorised quarrying, writes Eugene Farrell
www.irishexaminer.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:23 AM
You have until 5.30 today to write in to the government consultation on these fees. They're trying to price people out of protecting our land and water.
While on the other hand they're trying to give corporations an entirely new secret court to sue Ireland through CETA
While on the other hand they're trying to give corporations an entirely new secret court to sue Ireland through CETA
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
Please, please take a few minutes on your lunch break to draft an email objecting to these proposals and the manner of the consultation.
Even if you are anti-environment, they represent a significant attack on our democratic processes.
@antaisce.bsky.social has put together some great info here:
Even if you are anti-environment, they represent a significant attack on our democratic processes.
@antaisce.bsky.social has put together some great info here:
All Hands on Deck Needed to Respond to the Latest Attack on Access to Justice
The Government is seeking to dramatically erode the public right of access to justice via the courts by imposing prohibitively expensive costs on eNGOs and members of civil society who seek to challen...
www.antaisce.org
January 14, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Please, please take a few minutes on your lunch break to draft an email objecting to these proposals and the manner of the consultation.
Even if you are anti-environment, they represent a significant attack on our democratic processes.
@antaisce.bsky.social has put together some great info here:
Even if you are anti-environment, they represent a significant attack on our democratic processes.
@antaisce.bsky.social has put together some great info here:
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
The FT got is architecture critic Edwin Heathcote to write about data centres and it's wonderful. www.ft.com/content/7692...
January 14, 2026 at 7:09 AM
The FT got is architecture critic Edwin Heathcote to write about data centres and it's wonderful. www.ft.com/content/7692...
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
'Across Europe, decisive action has saved lives. Wales moved from legislation to countrywide implementation of a 20mph urban speed limit in just 14 months and recorded a 28% drop in casualties. When London lowered speeds, deaths and serious injuries fell by a third, and child deaths fell by 75%.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm... Worked with a team in Finland re active travel, they genuinely could not fathom why people objected to cycle lanes here. "But you are making their lives better?" Ah no, you see, we hate cyclists.
Judge's comments show bias against cyclists is 'deeply embedded' in Irish society
There are five actions we can take to save lives on our roads, if we choose to implement them
www.irishexaminer.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:17 AM
'Across Europe, decisive action has saved lives. Wales moved from legislation to countrywide implementation of a 20mph urban speed limit in just 14 months and recorded a 28% drop in casualties. When London lowered speeds, deaths and serious injuries fell by a third, and child deaths fell by 75%.
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
Have your say by January 15 deadline.
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
An Taisce urges public to object to ‘unlawful’ caps on judicial review fees
An Taisce urges public to object to ‘unlawful’ caps on judicial review fees
Heritage and environmental charity says Government’s proposal is a ‘significant attack on civil society and public accountability’
www.irishtimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Have your say by January 15 deadline.
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm... Worked with a team in Finland re active travel, they genuinely could not fathom why people objected to cycle lanes here. "But you are making their lives better?" Ah no, you see, we hate cyclists.
Judge's comments show bias against cyclists is 'deeply embedded' in Irish society
There are five actions we can take to save lives on our roads, if we choose to implement them
www.irishexaminer.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm... Worked with a team in Finland re active travel, they genuinely could not fathom why people objected to cycle lanes here. "But you are making their lives better?" Ah no, you see, we hate cyclists.
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
This is complete madness.
Ireland already has 90.
Far more per capita than other nations. We are outliers in just how many data centres we have.
And many more already have planning
We do not have enough electricity
We do not have enough water
This will come at the cost of housing connections
Ireland already has 90.
Far more per capita than other nations. We are outliers in just how many data centres we have.
And many more already have planning
We do not have enough electricity
We do not have enough water
This will come at the cost of housing connections
Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke will this morning bring a major plan to build more data centres across the country to Cabinet for sign off.
jrnl.ie/6924426t
jrnl.ie/6924426t
Cabinet to sign off on plan to build more data centres across country
Electricity demand from data centres has grown from 5% of national electricity demand in 2015 to 22% in 2024.
jrnl.ie
January 13, 2026 at 7:30 AM
This is complete madness.
Ireland already has 90.
Far more per capita than other nations. We are outliers in just how many data centres we have.
And many more already have planning
We do not have enough electricity
We do not have enough water
This will come at the cost of housing connections
Ireland already has 90.
Far more per capita than other nations. We are outliers in just how many data centres we have.
And many more already have planning
We do not have enough electricity
We do not have enough water
This will come at the cost of housing connections
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
There’s reports that there will be 1,000 more agents coming to our city. We need that same surge in residents out patrolling our streets. Even if you can’t patrol, come work from a coffee shop on one of cultural corridors so you can be there to show up for our neighbors.
January 13, 2026 at 3:23 AM
There’s reports that there will be 1,000 more agents coming to our city. We need that same surge in residents out patrolling our streets. Even if you can’t patrol, come work from a coffee shop on one of cultural corridors so you can be there to show up for our neighbors.
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
One of the reasons given is the proposed cost of retrofitting the building in order to meet climate targets - but surely demolition is the least sustainable option, and the most climate-friendly building is the one you already have and work with?
So after insisting on destroying Dublin’s Viking heritage, amid widespread public opposition-and building those Stephenson carbuncles, DCC now want to leave Wood Quay - even if no longer fit for purpose they should be made stay there forever … Sitric’s revenge! #speirgorm www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
Concern as council plans to leave Wood Quay offices
Councillors have called for more details about plans by Dublin City Council to leave its headquarters on Wood Quay and replace the controversial office block with social housing.
www.rte.ie
January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
One of the reasons given is the proposed cost of retrofitting the building in order to meet climate targets - but surely demolition is the least sustainable option, and the most climate-friendly building is the one you already have and work with?
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
📣 Looking to move more and meet some amazing people?
Our CEO Anna recently spoke with Aine Kerr on RTE Radio about the power of community, and how anyone can get involved with Sanctuary Runners.
Join one of our groups and make 2026 your year to connect and thrive 🌎 #SanctuaryRunners #Community
Our CEO Anna recently spoke with Aine Kerr on RTE Radio about the power of community, and how anyone can get involved with Sanctuary Runners.
Join one of our groups and make 2026 your year to connect and thrive 🌎 #SanctuaryRunners #Community
January 7, 2026 at 2:10 PM
📣 Looking to move more and meet some amazing people?
Our CEO Anna recently spoke with Aine Kerr on RTE Radio about the power of community, and how anyone can get involved with Sanctuary Runners.
Join one of our groups and make 2026 your year to connect and thrive 🌎 #SanctuaryRunners #Community
Our CEO Anna recently spoke with Aine Kerr on RTE Radio about the power of community, and how anyone can get involved with Sanctuary Runners.
Join one of our groups and make 2026 your year to connect and thrive 🌎 #SanctuaryRunners #Community
LOOK AT THE MOON. GO AND LOOK AT IT RIGHT NOW. IT IS THE BEST THING YOUR EYES COULD DO WITH THEIR TIME.
January 3, 2026 at 5:39 PM
LOOK AT THE MOON. GO AND LOOK AT IT RIGHT NOW. IT IS THE BEST THING YOUR EYES COULD DO WITH THEIR TIME.
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
getting sworn in at a metro station is pretty sharp messaging on what you care about
January 1, 2026 at 4:29 PM
getting sworn in at a metro station is pretty sharp messaging on what you care about
I will be bringing back the word BOUNDER in 2026
A nice part of reading lots of old novels is you start to internalise their odd morality, no don't marry that guy, we've seen him eating prawns without first donning a cummerbund, the fellow is a BOUNDER
December 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I will be bringing back the word BOUNDER in 2026
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
As American moves towards eliminating jus soli citizenship, a reminder that the people of Ireland voted to do the same
This resulted in precisely 0 benefits or opportunities accruing to existing Irish citizens
But it did let us be cruel to a bunch of kids, so who is to say if it was good or bad
This resulted in precisely 0 benefits or opportunities accruing to existing Irish citizens
But it did let us be cruel to a bunch of kids, so who is to say if it was good or bad
December 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
As American moves towards eliminating jus soli citizenship, a reminder that the people of Ireland voted to do the same
This resulted in precisely 0 benefits or opportunities accruing to existing Irish citizens
But it did let us be cruel to a bunch of kids, so who is to say if it was good or bad
This resulted in precisely 0 benefits or opportunities accruing to existing Irish citizens
But it did let us be cruel to a bunch of kids, so who is to say if it was good or bad
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
Parents and guardians are being encouraged to indicate what kind of primary schools they would like to have by participating in a Department of Education survey that closes tonight.
Primary school ethos survey to close tonight
Parents and guardians are being encouraged to indicate what kind of primary schools they would like to have by participating in a Department of Education survey that closes tonight.
www.rte.ie
December 16, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Parents and guardians are being encouraged to indicate what kind of primary schools they would like to have by participating in a Department of Education survey that closes tonight.
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
December 16, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
Morning, boys and girls.
The final - yes, FINAL! - 2025 meeting of the Limerick City & County (aka Creche & Circus) Council Metro District is at 9:45am. OH YES IT IS.
Will be watching, will try to let you know what's going on.🧵
Folly along if you like.
#CouncilMeetingThread
The final - yes, FINAL! - 2025 meeting of the Limerick City & County (aka Creche & Circus) Council Metro District is at 9:45am. OH YES IT IS.
Will be watching, will try to let you know what's going on.🧵
Folly along if you like.
#CouncilMeetingThread
a woman sitting at a desk with welcome written on the table
ALT: a woman sitting at a desk with welcome written on the table
media.tenor.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Morning, boys and girls.
The final - yes, FINAL! - 2025 meeting of the Limerick City & County (aka Creche & Circus) Council Metro District is at 9:45am. OH YES IT IS.
Will be watching, will try to let you know what's going on.🧵
Folly along if you like.
#CouncilMeetingThread
The final - yes, FINAL! - 2025 meeting of the Limerick City & County (aka Creche & Circus) Council Metro District is at 9:45am. OH YES IT IS.
Will be watching, will try to let you know what's going on.🧵
Folly along if you like.
#CouncilMeetingThread
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
December 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
Reposted by Madeleine Lyes
Coffee thoughts:
Ireland is a polity where you can go and visit a Minister in a constituency office on a weekend to ask for help filling in a form.
The distance to/from officeholders is effectively zero.
But the distance for most people from *power* can be (invisible to them) huge.
Ireland is a polity where you can go and visit a Minister in a constituency office on a weekend to ask for help filling in a form.
The distance to/from officeholders is effectively zero.
But the distance for most people from *power* can be (invisible to them) huge.
December 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Coffee thoughts:
Ireland is a polity where you can go and visit a Minister in a constituency office on a weekend to ask for help filling in a form.
The distance to/from officeholders is effectively zero.
But the distance for most people from *power* can be (invisible to them) huge.
Ireland is a polity where you can go and visit a Minister in a constituency office on a weekend to ask for help filling in a form.
The distance to/from officeholders is effectively zero.
But the distance for most people from *power* can be (invisible to them) huge.