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cuileannach.bsky.social @cuileannach.bsky.social · 21h

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Mike Dickison @adzebill.bsky.social · 2d

Here's how you can help make a book of 19th century fairy tales available for everyone to read for free.
Frances Brownes was a 19th century Irish poet ("the blind poetess of Donegal"), whose best-known work is Granny's Wonderful Chair, an 1857 fairytale collection. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances...

The only photo of Frances Browne, circa 1879

Frontispiece from the 1906 edition of Granny's Wonderful Chair, illustration by Dora Curtis.

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Ola Majekodunmi @olamajekodunmi.bsky.social · 1d

Táimid ag súil go mór, mór le Amano a bheith linn ar an Luain ag Off The Scéal i DLR Lexicon Studio ó 18:30 (Doirse: 18:00)! Bí linn/ Join us then - Fáilte roimh chách / All Welcome ✨️🌸

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🌎🐎John Hyphen🎮🤠 @johnhyphen.bsky.social · 22h

i'll tell you what's going to be "polarising" – crop losses, coastal flooding, more destruction and extended blackouts like storm éowyn

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 1d

“I don’t think we can mitigate for climate change.”

- Mícheál Martin, Taoiseach.

www.independent.ie/business/tec...

Taoiseach says some climate projects will not be fulfilled because they risk polarising society

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has rowed back on climate change commitments, saying Ireland may not be able fulfil all current initiatives due to the polarising effect it could have on society.

www.independent.ie

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cuileannach.bsky.social @cuileannach.bsky.social · 22h

You're welcome and tbf that's not how alt-text works, that's not the first time Darach has misused alt-text and it is really disappointing to see people with thousands of followers misusing an accessibility tool for the lolz

Alt-text is a written description of an image or other visual content embedded within digital code. This description allows screen readers, assistive devices and software used by people who are blind or have low vision to convey the content of an image to the user. Alt-text appears in place of an image if it fails to load and provides essential information about the image’s content, purpose, and context.

How Does Alt-Text Work?
When a person using a screen reader encounters an image, the screen reader “reads” the alt-text aloud, allowing the user to understand what is present or important in the image. Alt-text can also be helpful for people with cognitive disabilities who benefit from descriptions, as well as for users in environments where visuals might not load (e.g., due to low bandwidth).

source: https://vi.ie/alt-text-whats-in-a-description/

The content and placement of alt-text vary depending on the platform, but in most cases, alt-text is written directly into the HTML of a webpage or specified within the properties of an image on social media or other digital platforms.

Screen Readers and Alt-Text

Screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, and Voiceover work in conjunction with alt-text by using text-to-speech to read out the description. When a user encounters an image, they can pause to hear the alt-text description, gaining an understanding of what others see visually. This ability to interact with alt-text allows users to navigate through content and interpret its significance.

source: https://vi.ie/alt-text-whats-in-a-description/

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Carl Kinsella @carlkinsella.bsky.social · 1d

rehabilitation of prisoners and legal representation without prejudice are principles without which our entire justice system would immediately and completely collapse vs no they’re not

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Shamim Malekmian @shamimmalekmian.bsky.social · 1d

Up D7 💚

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Shamim Malekmian @shamimmalekmian.bsky.social · 1d

Crazy that the Bar Council had to explain the "cab rank rule" in the context of Connolly. But the no discrimination part is also a strong message to those demonising immigration barristers.

Statement from the Council of The Bar of Ireland: The fundamental importance of an independent referral Bar

It is the duty of barristers to be independent and free from any influence, especially such as may arise from their personal interests or external pressure, in the discharge of their professional duties as barristers.

Barristers cannot discriminate in favour of or against any person availing, or seeking to avail, of the services of the barrister on the grounds of race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, language, politics, religion, nationality, national or social origin, national minority, birth or other status.

It is also the duty of barristers to accept instructions in any case in their area of practice. As a result, barristers should not be identified with their clients or their clients’ causes or suffer adverse consequences as a result of being so identified. This fundamental principle arises from the Code of Conduct of The Bar of Ireland and is recognised in the United Nations Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers and in the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer.

The duty of barristers to accept instructions, sometimes referred to as the “cab-rank rule”, ensures that everyone is entitled to access to justice and is central to trust in the Irish legal system and the rule of law.

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cuileannach.bsky.social @cuileannach.bsky.social · 1d

It is deeply unsound to misuse an accessibility tool for shits and giggles though
vi.ie/alt-text-wha...

Striking the Right Balance in Alt-Text Descriptions

One of the challenges in creating effective alt-text is balancing the amount of information. Too little information can be vague and unhelpful, while too much can overwhelm the user, especially in dense or fast-paced online environments. Here are some guidelines on what constitutes “just right” alt-text:

Too Little Information: Descriptions like “Image” or “Picture of person” don’t convey meaningful content and provide limited value. Similarly, one-word descriptions like “flower” may fail to tell the user the flower’s type, colour, or significance.

Just Right: Alt-text should be specific enough to describe the image’s essential features and convey its context or purpose. For example, “Yellow sunflower in a field, with a bee on one of its petals” provides essential visual cues without unnecessary detail.

Too Much Information: Lengthy descriptions such as “A high-resolution image of a yellow sunflower, taken in natural light at sunrise, with a honeybee landing on the third petal from the right” are overly detailed and can become a burden for the user to process. Screen reader users benefit from alt-text that’s concise, only containing what is necessary to understand the image’s purpose.

Best Practices for Alt-Text Creation

To make alt-text as helpful as possible, it’s important to follow these best practices:

Be Concise: Aim to describe the image in a single sentence if possible.

Focus on Context: Consider the image’s context. Describe elements relevant to the surrounding content or the message it conveys.

Avoid Redundant Words: Avoid starting with phrases like “Image of…” as screen readers automatically identify content as an image.

Skip Decorative Images: If an image is purely decorative and doesn’t add meaning, leave the alt-text empty. This allows screen readers to skip over it, reducing navigation time and enhancing the user’s experience.

The Power of Alt-Text in an Inclusive Digital World

Alt-text transforms visual media into accessible content, allowing people with sight loss and other disabilities to navigate the online world with greater ease and autonomy. Well-crafted alt-text helps to eliminate digital barriers, enriches the user experience, and makes inclusive design a reality.

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Teresa Collins @queen-crafty.bsky.social · 1d

A great article from the lads at @wereontheditch.bsky.social about Humphreys tax avoidance. Not in the distant past, now. #Áras25

The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 1d

Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys has avoided a property tax on her old constituency office after failing to declare she’s no longer entitled to an exemption.

For failing to make this declaration Humphreys could face criminal prosecution.

www.ontheditch.com/fine-gaels-h...

Humphreys has avoided a property tax on old office

She could face criminal prosecution under laws introduced when she was a government minister.

www.ontheditch.com

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cuileannach.bsky.social @cuileannach.bsky.social · 1d

"While investigating the monster that the eruption has stirred up, Gaelgeoir local fishermen make futile pleas for the invading interlopers to leave well enough alone – Níl am againn caint a dhéanamh le Sasanaigh! their friendly reply to questions about what they’re up to."

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Bronagh Starrs @bronaghstarrs.bsky.social · 1d

Néaréagsúlacht: Léargas Difriúil - clár iontach suimiúil géarchúiseach ar @tg4.bsky.social . Tá sé fíorthábhachtach léargas a thabhairt ar chomhthéacs comhaimseartha an tsaoil, agus plé a dhéanamh ar rudaí cosúil le féiniúlacht, imní, teacht aniar agus caidrimh sa Ghaeilge 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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cuileannach.bsky.social @cuileannach.bsky.social · 1d

🎶any oaks any oaks any any oaks any oaks any oaks any any oaks🎶

Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 1d

This video on trees and forests by the brilliant @thewildgees.bsky.social isn't only great craic, it's jam packed with truth bombs.

Give it a watch!
youtu.be/sIqJ0rl1hE0?...

Any Oaks? The Wild Geeze

YouTube video by The Wild Geeze

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Aonghus Ó hAlmhain @aonghusoha.bsky.social · 2d

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Sraith í Heartstopper a thugann ardú meanman duit, is fíor sin; léiriú í ar an saol mar ba chóir dó a bheith. Ach níl an saol mar sin – féach an méid tíortha agus ceantar ina bhfuil cosc nó srianta ar dhíolachán Heartstopper, mar shampla.

Léiriú milis ar shaol an déagóra aeraigh i nGaeilge nua-aimseartha nádúrtha

Ní aosach óg mise, ach ní gá duit a bheith 15 bliana d’aois chun sult a bhaint as greannáin Heartstopper

tuairisc.ie

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Emma Rogan 🇵🇸 @emmadragon.bsky.social · 2d

“Budgets are moral documents. They reveal priorities & values, and as a society, they are the primary way that we care for one another, especially for the vulnerable.”

Or not #Budget26 🤦🏾‍♀️

www.citizensinformation.ie/en/money-and...

#spéirghorm #Áras25 #IrishPol #Budget26 #Disabled #Ireland

Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 2d

"Unpaid carers are predominantly women, which might go some way to explaining why their contributions are ignored." Catherine Connolly speaking out following yesterday's budget on the continuation of the means test for carers, and the unfulfilled promise of a cost of disability payment.

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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 1d

Evictions include people with disabilities and children - 13 of the children go to one local school, and their families will have to move outside the catchment area as there is so little available to rent in Killarney. There's a petition to prevent it here: www.change.org/p/prevent-a-...

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Pádraic Fogarty @whittledaway.bsky.social · 1d

The tragedy of industrial fishing strikes another species off the list. It would appear that this will only end when there are no fish left to catch.

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...

Once 'sustainable' mackerel stocks are drastically declining

While overfishing is the main problem for mackerel stocks, climate change has been having an impact too

www.irishexaminer.com

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cuileannach.bsky.social @cuileannach.bsky.social · 1d

Meabhrúchán cairdiúil, is áis inrochtaineachta é téacs malartach

bluesky post from
@knilirabaj.bsky.social that says

It's pretty cool you're using that alt text accessibility feature. It's not cool that you're not really describing the image though. Nice and simple is a good start. Descriptive and accurate is the way to go. You'll get the hang of it. Try pretending you're describing the picture over the phone.

July 1, 2023 at 10:33 PM Everybody can reply

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Adam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 2d

As today is World Octopus Day I’ll again mention that a Spanish equivalent to “like a fish out of water” is como un pulpo en un garaje. It means “like an octopus in a garage.”

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Adam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 2d

A Māori proverb about laziness is he mahi te āta noho, e kī ana te wheke. It means “Sitting still is working, so says the octopus.”

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Adam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 2d

A colloquial Colombian phrase about being very busy is mas ocupado que pulpo lavando platos. It means “busier than an octopus washing dishes.”

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 2d

Rinne an grúpa paraimiliteach dílseach, an UVF, bagairt go loiscfí áitreabh Chomhairle Cathrach Bhéal Feirste le comharthaíocht dhá theangach.

jrnl.ie/6836601

Léirsiú beartaithe chun Gaeilge a cheiliúradh mar fhreagra ar bhagairt foréigin ó dhílseoirí

Rinne an grúpa paraimiliteach dílseach, an UVF, bagairt go loiscfí áitreabh Chomhairle Cathrach Bhéal Feirste le comharthaíocht dhá theangach.

www.thejournal.ie

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cuileannach.bsky.social @cuileannach.bsky.social · 2d

Ní imithe uainn atá sé, ach imithe romhainn

TheBlindboyPodcast @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social · 2d

New podcast. Remembering the legendary and irreplaceable Manchán Magan who died last week. And revisiting our first chat where he told me his life story. ❤️

open.spotify.com/episode/1BxM...

In memory of Manchán Magan

open.spotify.com

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 2d

A beautiful, previously unpublished poem by Seamus Heaney in today's Guardian Books ahead of tomorrow's publication of The Poems of Seamus Heaney by @faberbooks.bsky.social > tinyurl.com/2vnm36mf

Seamus Heaney’s unpublished poems to be released — read one exclusively here

The Poems of Seamus Heaney, out on Thursday, will feature all 12 of the revered Irish author’s collections alongside uncollected works and 25 poems yet to be published

www.theguardian.com

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Antain Mac Lochlainn @antainmac.bsky.social · 2d

"Ich bin ein Feirsteach"

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...

Irish presidential candidate promo video deleted after showing Bundestag instead of Belfast City Hall

A video montage of Heather Humphreys’ visit to Belfast was deleted and re-uploaded by her campaign team after it mistakenly showed Germany’s government building instead of Belfast City Hall.

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

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