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Denman Rooke

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Artist & owner at RÚCAĊ an indie studio making art & developing games https://www.rucach.com/ Art for Magic and D&D @magic.wizards.com https://linktr.ee/denmanrooke Union member of Game Workers Unite Ireland Eco-socialist with People Before Profit

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Denman Rooke @denmanrooke.com · Jul 17

The team and I at @rucach.bsky.social are very excited to announce we're one of the teams for the IndieDev 2025 fund working on our game 'Valley of the Lost Abbey'.

Looking forward to sharing our dev progress over the next few months.

#IndieDev #IndieDev2025 #GameDev #IrishGameDev

Graphic with text "Rúcach - 'Valley of the Lost Abbey' and #IndieDev2025". including images of the team members and some concept art of a mouse, hedgehog and key art of a mouse in a valley with a ruined abbey in the distance.

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🌎🐎John Hyphen🎮🤠 @johnhyphen.bsky.social · 9h

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 · 17h

“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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Saoirse McHugh @saoirsemc.bsky.social · 5h

In addition to being totally pathetic, he's also completely wrong.
EPA polls consistently show that the vast majority, across all ages, incomes , urban or rural, all want the government to take action.
So by polarising, he must mean that Micheal o Leary,Amazon, and Tirlan don't want it

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 17h

“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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Scary Corpse @damselindystopia.bsky.social · 4h

Uh huh...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environ...

Wars have a direct impact on climate change by increasing carbon emissions and destroying infrastructure. In October 2023 alone, the Israeli army dropped around 25,000 tons of munitions on the Gaza Strip, roughly 1.5 times the explosive force of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II.[34] The climate cost of the first 60 days of Israel's military response was equivalent to burning at least 150,000 tonnes of coal. The emissions from the first two months of the Gaza war exceeded the annual carbon footprint of over 20 climate-vulnerable nations. Over 99% of the 281,000 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent generated in the two months following the October 7 Hamas attack was due to Israel's aerial bombardment and ground invasion, according to UK and US researchers.[7]

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Denman Rooke @denmanrooke.com · 4h

Counting the days until the Trump regime deems inflatable costumes as terrorist "pre-crime".

Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 8h

’He is not the hero we deserve, but he is the one that we need right now.’

The Portland Frog, a guy in an inflatable frog costume, facing off against ICE troops in riot gear.

Denman Rooke @denmanrooke.com · 4h

I heard someone calling him Antiphibian, and I just love it.

Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 8h

’He is not the hero we deserve, but he is the one that we need right now.’

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 8h

’He is not the hero we deserve, but he is the one that we need right now.’

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 5h

A message from Catherine on World Mental Health Day.

As a former clinical psychologist, Catherine has a long legacy of calling for increased investment in mental health services and supports.

On 24th October, vote for a President who will be a voice for those who are struggling to find their own.

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Draculanna 🧛🌿👁️ @annacwebs.bsky.social · 18h

The best time to unionize was ten years ago. The second best time is right now.

Old DeuTaranomy 🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 2d

Those of you who have been in gamedev for 5yrs+

What do you wish you knew before you joined the industry? What life lesson would you pass down to someone just joining today?

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C.A. Pinkham @eyepatchguy.bsky.social · 19h

I’m not kidding when I say these weird ass costumes and antics are actually an extremely effective tactic from a media standpoint bc when enough people do them, the media can’t fully scrub them out

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 20h

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Kneecap @kneecapceol.bsky.social · 2d

A wee message from us 👇

A Message to the Police (British) State

News of a Crown Prosecution Service Appeal against the ruling of their own judge is unsurprising.

He ruled the charge was ‘unlawful and null’ and it was.

It is unsurprising because this whole process has not been driven by the police or the courts, it has been driven by politicans backed up by British media. This is political policing.

There is no ‘important point of law’. The CPS have submitted nothing new in their appeal. What there is though, is a state wide witch-hunt against Palestinian solidarity.

The media were gleefully informed about this appeal before we were.

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A Message to the Police (British) State

Once again this is a massive waste of taxpayers money, of police time, of court time.

Once again there are endless news reports about Mo Chara, about Kneecap but we are NOT the story.

Yesterday 104 Palestinians were murdered in Gaza and hundreds more maimed as Israel commits genocide.

Entire families wiped out, people bombed to pieces as they slept, young kids with limbs blown off and no medicaine to treat them.

This is aided and supported by the British State.

We will fight you in your court again. We will win again.

FREE PALESTINE / TIOCHFAIDH ÁR LÁ

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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 5d

Typical gardaí who've allowed the far-right bigots block roads, stop traffic, discommode people going about the daily lives. But, pro Palestinian marchers get battered & pepper sprayed with vicious intent.

Where's the 'softly, softly' approach now?!

(Credit Pádraig Drummond)

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Blomidev @blomidev.bsky.social · 6d

Hey Bluesky! I figured it would be a good time to show off the game I've been working on for a little while.

Introducing TaleKeep, a peasant-hopping castle simulation RPG set in a storybook medieval world.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 8d

Just announced at the NEXUS Games Summit, six incredible teams have been awarded the first stage of the Irish Games Fund. We’re delighted to say that the six teams are:

- Dreamfeel
- ENIGMA Studio
- Mystic Systems
- Outlier
- Pewter Games Studios
- Psychic Games

www.imirt.ie/news/2025/10...

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jade 🫀 comms closed @yellghoul.bsky.social · 8d

the flotilla tracker no longer shows any vessels, and the iof claims all but one boat has been intercepted - unclear which one 🙁🙁🙁
flotilla activists are being held in a high-sec prison, NOT normal for immigration detainees

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Alanna Smith @alannawrites.bsky.social · 9d

The language of non-consent around AI is really telling. "It's too late to be scared." "It's here whether we want it or not." "You'll have to learn to work with it." "You can't fight the inevitable."

All just variations of "you're not allowed to say no." Creepy technology made by creepy people.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 9d

‘It’s too late to be scared’: readers on the controversial rise of AI ‘actors’

The birth of AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood has caused a backlash in Hollywood and has sparked conversation from Guardian readers

www.theguardian.com

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The Dangerous Ones @thedangerousones.com · 13d

🚨Trump Sends Troops to Portland

Trump just ordered the military into Portland and ICE detention centers nationwide. He even authorized “full force.”

This isn’t law and order, it’s authoritarian rule.

Democracy is on the line.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 12d

Trump just ordered the military into Portland, and he’s giving them the green light to use lethal force on American citizens.

Authoritarianism is an abstract concept but Trump is making its impacts real and tangible. Let’s be real about it: This is the beginning of dictatorship in America.

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Jess 🎲 @jehsiee.bsky.social · 14d

Happy #Hades2 Release Day! 🌙 Here's a look back at all the fanarts we made for our last challenge💚

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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 15d

In the latest anti-worker, anti-young person revelation, the government have been exposed: after promising to scrap sub-minimum wages, they’ve instead bowed to big business and extended the super-exploitation of young workers until at least 2029.

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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 15d

"engaged in an examination of this matter" until people hopefully stop asking about it.

We won't stop.

Stop the illegal overflights. Stop Irish complicity in genocide.

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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 15d

It’s not enough to talk, our government must act on the genocide.

We demand protection for the 22 Irish delegates on the #GlobalSumudFlotilla and call for a legal observer to ensure international law is upheld.

These are humanitarians bringing baby formula and aid to starving children in Gaza.

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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · Dec 6

"We also want to work with others to form a left front to give people a clear governmental alternative to FF and FG rule at the next possible opportunity."
We need to learn the lessons from #GE24.
#KickOutFFFG #SpéirGhorm

Paul Murphy: Clearly, the Irish left needs to unite once and for all ahead of future elections

A week on from General Election 2024, the People Before Profit TD looks at the fragmented left and asks what it can do to change politics in the future.

www.thejournal.ie

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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · Feb 18

A cost-of-living crisis isn't the easiest time to sell art, but: www.ciaraioch.com is where you can support my work, with each archival-quality print on textured heavy paper being produced here in Ireland, shipping internationally in eco-friendly packaging, with free mini-treats in every order 🎁

Collage of different prints from my online store

Close up of the Irish Aquatic Life print

Linocut print of Men Of The Blaskets, with small flowers beside it

Imbolc print next to purple flowers

#speirgorm #speirghorm #art #traditionalart #artist

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Denman Rooke @denmanrooke.com · 19d

Great to see! I was really hoping they'd join the other Left parties for a united Left candidate. Let's do this!

Maybe it's something that can be built on for the next GE too? Imagine a Left Alliance committing to kicking FG and FF out of govt.
#ConnollyForPresident

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 20d

Sinn Féin has announced that it will support Independent candidate Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, ending months of speculation over its position

Sinn Féin to back Catherine Connolly in race for Áras

Sinn Féin has announced that it will support Independent candidate Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, ending months of speculation over its position.

www.rte.ie

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Niamh Ní Cheallaigh 🇮🇪 ♿️ 🇵🇸 @niamhnicheallaigh.bsky.social · 20d

This decision by Sinn Féin to back Catherine Connolly for president is the right choice. Now, let's get the job done. 🇮🇪🗳

#SpéirGorm
#CatherineConnellyForPresident

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 20d

Sinn Féin has announced that it will support Independent candidate Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, ending months of speculation over its position

Sinn Féin to back Catherine Connolly in race for Áras

Sinn Féin has announced that it will support Independent candidate Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, ending months of speculation over its position.

www.rte.ie

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