Eóin Cunningham
@eoinmcunningham.bsky.social
Account focused on Ireland, New York, Politics, & Comics.
Local paper has a quarter-page article about a Small Claims Court dispute over agricultural equipment that the judge calls a “rust bucket”.
Ahhh… that’s the good stuff.
Ahhh… that’s the good stuff.
January 17, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Local paper has a quarter-page article about a Small Claims Court dispute over agricultural equipment that the judge calls a “rust bucket”.
Ahhh… that’s the good stuff.
Ahhh… that’s the good stuff.
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I can't trust politicians who are anti-trans. Not because I'm "only searching for perfection" which is what centrists will be accusing me of for the rest of my life, it's because if you're not pro-trans you'll be garbage on lots of other issues too. Being anti-trans NEVER exists in a vacuum.
January 17, 2026 at 9:42 AM
I can't trust politicians who are anti-trans. Not because I'm "only searching for perfection" which is what centrists will be accusing me of for the rest of my life, it's because if you're not pro-trans you'll be garbage on lots of other issues too. Being anti-trans NEVER exists in a vacuum.
This situation is revealing so many unexpected faultlines.
If we realize that this material is not the red line for the Taoiseach that it is for most people, how can we take him seriously on any other issue? How can he lead the country?
If we realize that this material is not the red line for the Taoiseach that it is for most people, how can we take him seriously on any other issue? How can he lead the country?
Taoiseach: “We have issues with a lot of platforms at different times…”
🗣️ “But they’re not generating child sex abuse material… this is a different scale.”
Taoiseach challenged on X and Grok, and admits they should be “pursued” in respect of generated intimate images of children.
🗣️ “But they’re not generating child sex abuse material… this is a different scale.”
Taoiseach challenged on X and Grok, and admits they should be “pursued” in respect of generated intimate images of children.
January 16, 2026 at 9:44 PM
This situation is revealing so many unexpected faultlines.
If we realize that this material is not the red line for the Taoiseach that it is for most people, how can we take him seriously on any other issue? How can he lead the country?
If we realize that this material is not the red line for the Taoiseach that it is for most people, how can we take him seriously on any other issue? How can he lead the country?
As reliable as the change from Winter to Spring, and as equally welcome.
School brings proceedings to have Enoch Burke arrested
Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath is bringing new proceedings to have teacher Enoch Burke arrested and jailed for breaching court orders by trespassing at the school.
www.rte.ie
January 16, 2026 at 11:52 AM
As reliable as the change from Winter to Spring, and as equally welcome.
I can’t believe the minister who oversaw Ireland’s housing crisis for years is now failing to deal with the climate crisis.
Climate action plan delayed for second year despite emissions cuts falling behind target
Climate action plan delayed for second year despite emissions cuts falling behind target
Opposition TDs accuse Government of lacking ambition in tackling climate crisis
www.irishtimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:05 AM
I can’t believe the minister who oversaw Ireland’s housing crisis for years is now failing to deal with the climate crisis.
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Schools must use students’ preferred name and pronouns, says new trans rights guide
Schools must use students’ preferred name and pronouns, says new trans rights guide
Guide produced by civil liberties group warns businesses risk legal action if they fail to uphold rights
www.irishtimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Schools must use students’ preferred name and pronouns, says new trans rights guide
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Seeing Zohran instantly getting a bunch of shit done in like a week makes you realize that politicians could always do that on some level if they wanted it bad enough and very few of them actually do.
January 15, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Seeing Zohran instantly getting a bunch of shit done in like a week makes you realize that politicians could always do that on some level if they wanted it bad enough and very few of them actually do.
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"People guessed around 43.8% of people born outside of Ireland were availing of social housing compared to the real figure of 6.1%."
www.thejournal.ie/immigration-...
www.thejournal.ie/immigration-...
Many people think immigration happening on larger scale than is really the case
The report by the ESRI found that many people overestimated the proportion of people in Ireland who were born in another country.
www.thejournal.ie
January 15, 2026 at 9:04 AM
"People guessed around 43.8% of people born outside of Ireland were availing of social housing compared to the real figure of 6.1%."
www.thejournal.ie/immigration-...
www.thejournal.ie/immigration-...
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I genuinely think mild AI psychosis might be quite widespread. An otherwise sane and lovely friend recently try to convince me they'd made a breakthrough in an unsolved crime thanks to "work" he'd been doing with ChatGPT. It's hard to know what to do with that.
January 14, 2026 at 10:51 PM
I genuinely think mild AI psychosis might be quite widespread. An otherwise sane and lovely friend recently try to convince me they'd made a breakthrough in an unsolved crime thanks to "work" he'd been doing with ChatGPT. It's hard to know what to do with that.
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It's not good enough to blame users for the horrifying images being produced by Grok AI.
This tool is doing exactly what it is designed to do.
We need a criminal investigation into X and Grok - because there have been clear breaches of the law.
The laws are in place – the govt must enforce them.
This tool is doing exactly what it is designed to do.
We need a criminal investigation into X and Grok - because there have been clear breaches of the law.
The laws are in place – the govt must enforce them.
January 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM
It's not good enough to blame users for the horrifying images being produced by Grok AI.
This tool is doing exactly what it is designed to do.
We need a criminal investigation into X and Grok - because there have been clear breaches of the law.
The laws are in place – the govt must enforce them.
This tool is doing exactly what it is designed to do.
We need a criminal investigation into X and Grok - because there have been clear breaches of the law.
The laws are in place – the govt must enforce them.
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🚨 Breaking
Gardaí say investigations are underway following Grok scandal.
"We have received reports and referrals of content on that platform that is under investigation... the process takes some time... it has to be assessed to make sure it's criminal... the people responsible have to be ID'd"
Gardaí say investigations are underway following Grok scandal.
"We have received reports and referrals of content on that platform that is under investigation... the process takes some time... it has to be assessed to make sure it's criminal... the people responsible have to be ID'd"
January 14, 2026 at 12:49 PM
🚨 Breaking
Gardaí say investigations are underway following Grok scandal.
"We have received reports and referrals of content on that platform that is under investigation... the process takes some time... it has to be assessed to make sure it's criminal... the people responsible have to be ID'd"
Gardaí say investigations are underway following Grok scandal.
"We have received reports and referrals of content on that platform that is under investigation... the process takes some time... it has to be assessed to make sure it's criminal... the people responsible have to be ID'd"
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Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns accused the Government of a 'muted response'. She suggested that social media companies were being treated with 'kid gloves' by the Government, and read out a series of 'vile' prompts to Grok by users of X in relation to uploaded photographs of women
‘Why isn’t Elon Musk’s X being prosecuted?’ – Coalition under pressure to take stronger action over Grok ‘nudification’ tool
The Coalition is coming under growing pressure to take stronger action over the Grok AI tool amid widespread concern over its use to manipulate images of women and children by digitally removing…
www.independent.ie
January 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns accused the Government of a 'muted response'. She suggested that social media companies were being treated with 'kid gloves' by the Government, and read out a series of 'vile' prompts to Grok by users of X in relation to uploaded photographs of women
Saw Dara O’Briain’s show over the weekend. This quote is… accurate. Loud gasps from a stunned audience.
'It contains the biggest rug pull of any show I have ever seen, which will make you gasp' ★★★★★ @daraobriain.bsky.social at @sohotheatre.bsky.social Walthamstow
★★★★★ Master storyteller spins a family yarn: Dara Ó Briain is hugely entertaining at Soho Walthamstow, writes Veronica Lee theartsdesk.com/comedy/dara-...
January 13, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Saw Dara O’Briain’s show over the weekend. This quote is… accurate. Loud gasps from a stunned audience.
Rejected script idea for THE WARRIORS (1979)
January 13, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Rejected script idea for THE WARRIORS (1979)
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The post office is a public service, and making it pay for itself is an abdication of responsibility by the government. Fund the bloody thing so it doesn’t overprice itself into a death spiral.
#speirghorm
#speirghorm
Cost of stamps to rise because people are sending fewer letters, An Post says
Cost of stamps to rise because people are sending fewer letters, An Post says
Company also links the hikes to wage increases it must cover for postal staff in line with national pay awards
www.irishtimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:06 AM
The post office is a public service, and making it pay for itself is an abdication of responsibility by the government. Fund the bloody thing so it doesn’t overprice itself into a death spiral.
#speirghorm
#speirghorm
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We could just join in on this.
We should join in on this.
We should join in on this.
BREAKING: The UK Government is working with Canada and Australia to launch a coordinated ban on X, per the Telegraph
January 11, 2026 at 5:11 PM
We could just join in on this.
We should join in on this.
We should join in on this.
If we’ve granted somebody refugee status, we’re explicitly saying it’s not safe for them to return to their country of origin.
But we’re forcing their kids to stay there.
O’Callaghan and Harris are implementing an inhumane policy.
#speirghorm
But we’re forcing their kids to stay there.
O’Callaghan and Harris are implementing an inhumane policy.
#speirghorm
Refugees must wait three years for spouse and child reunification under new plans
Refugees must wait three years for spouse and child reunification under new plans
The number of unsuccessful asylum seekers who left Ireland was up 89% last year
www.irishtimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:13 AM
If we’ve granted somebody refugee status, we’re explicitly saying it’s not safe for them to return to their country of origin.
But we’re forcing their kids to stay there.
O’Callaghan and Harris are implementing an inhumane policy.
#speirghorm
But we’re forcing their kids to stay there.
O’Callaghan and Harris are implementing an inhumane policy.
#speirghorm
The post office is a public service, and making it pay for itself is an abdication of responsibility by the government. Fund the bloody thing so it doesn’t overprice itself into a death spiral.
#speirghorm
#speirghorm
Cost of stamps to rise because people are sending fewer letters, An Post says
Cost of stamps to rise because people are sending fewer letters, An Post says
Company also links the hikes to wage increases it must cover for postal staff in line with national pay awards
www.irishtimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:06 AM
The post office is a public service, and making it pay for itself is an abdication of responsibility by the government. Fund the bloody thing so it doesn’t overprice itself into a death spiral.
#speirghorm
#speirghorm
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I can't believe I'm posting this video - but we actually have to have a conversation about the real world implications of America going to war over Greenland.
Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.
Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.
January 11, 2026 at 2:44 AM
I can't believe I'm posting this video - but we actually have to have a conversation about the real world implications of America going to war over Greenland.
Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.
Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.
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🚨 AI Minister Niamh Smyth says it isn't appropriate for the Government to maintain a presence on X and will speak to the Taoiseach on the matter.
Says the European Commission should immediately suspend Grok while investigations are continuing.
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Says the European Commission should immediately suspend Grok while investigations are continuing.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM
🚨 AI Minister Niamh Smyth says it isn't appropriate for the Government to maintain a presence on X and will speak to the Taoiseach on the matter.
Says the European Commission should immediately suspend Grok while investigations are continuing.
More on @virginmedianews.bsky.social
Says the European Commission should immediately suspend Grok while investigations are continuing.
More on @virginmedianews.bsky.social
American Wife delighted to hear a mother warning about "The Man" out in the wild.
Context: Pronounciation here affects meaning. Not the US definition of "The Maaaan". This is an Irish Mammy pointing at some random oblivious guy and saying "Look! Theman! Theman will get angry!" to keep a kid in line
Context: Pronounciation here affects meaning. Not the US definition of "The Maaaan". This is an Irish Mammy pointing at some random oblivious guy and saying "Look! Theman! Theman will get angry!" to keep a kid in line
January 9, 2026 at 11:50 AM
American Wife delighted to hear a mother warning about "The Man" out in the wild.
Context: Pronounciation here affects meaning. Not the US definition of "The Maaaan". This is an Irish Mammy pointing at some random oblivious guy and saying "Look! Theman! Theman will get angry!" to keep a kid in line
Context: Pronounciation here affects meaning. Not the US definition of "The Maaaan". This is an Irish Mammy pointing at some random oblivious guy and saying "Look! Theman! Theman will get angry!" to keep a kid in line
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The bit politicians aren't saying out loud is: "But you don't understand how much hassle it is to treat very rich people equally under the law. Seriously it's HAAAARD. It causes us all sorts of problems for us. If you knew how HARD it was you'd be content with our decision to just leave it."
January 9, 2026 at 10:59 AM
The bit politicians aren't saying out loud is: "But you don't understand how much hassle it is to treat very rich people equally under the law. Seriously it's HAAAARD. It causes us all sorts of problems for us. If you knew how HARD it was you'd be content with our decision to just leave it."
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You and your wife drop your 6-year-old off at school. You just moved here. You see ICE terrorizing your new neighbors. You film them, as is your legal right. Your wife complies with orders. She is then shot in the head. You still have to pick up your child later today.
This could be you.
This could be you.
January 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM
You and your wife drop your 6-year-old off at school. You just moved here. You see ICE terrorizing your new neighbors. You film them, as is your legal right. Your wife complies with orders. She is then shot in the head. You still have to pick up your child later today.
This could be you.
This could be you.
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