Frank O'Connor
@frankoconnor.bsky.social
art - activism - design
outsider challenging cultural norms, driving system change
instigator #DerelictIreland movement
ecodesign pioneer
anois.org; ffud.art
outsider challenging cultural norms, driving system change
instigator #DerelictIreland movement
ecodesign pioneer
anois.org; ffud.art
November 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Years of violent government policy has ensured the homeless crisis gets worse & worse
Wonder what the official hidden homeless numbers are now?
This figure of 290,00 adults is from 2022
In the meantime adults in emergency accommodation increased from 11,632 to 16,614
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
Wonder what the official hidden homeless numbers are now?
This figure of 290,00 adults is from 2022
In the meantime adults in emergency accommodation increased from 11,632 to 16,614
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Years of violent government policy has ensured the homeless crisis gets worse & worse
Wonder what the official hidden homeless numbers are now?
This figure of 290,00 adults is from 2022
In the meantime adults in emergency accommodation increased from 11,632 to 16,614
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
Wonder what the official hidden homeless numbers are now?
This figure of 290,00 adults is from 2022
In the meantime adults in emergency accommodation increased from 11,632 to 16,614
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
Talking about the housing crisis, how does a home like this one stay boarded up for 5 years & counting?
Owned by Cork city council, they must really love the neighbours leaving them with this vandalistic aesthetic for so long
Where is accountability in all of this?
#DerelictIreland #RestPlayWork
Owned by Cork city council, they must really love the neighbours leaving them with this vandalistic aesthetic for so long
Where is accountability in all of this?
#DerelictIreland #RestPlayWork
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Talking about the housing crisis, how does a home like this one stay boarded up for 5 years & counting?
Owned by Cork city council, they must really love the neighbours leaving them with this vandalistic aesthetic for so long
Where is accountability in all of this?
#DerelictIreland #RestPlayWork
Owned by Cork city council, they must really love the neighbours leaving them with this vandalistic aesthetic for so long
Where is accountability in all of this?
#DerelictIreland #RestPlayWork
Remember when vacating your student accommodation every weekend for airbnb became norm?
Greedy landlords targeting students is not new thing in Ireland
Today I came across this post about cost & realities of student life in Galway City back in 2019
#HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland
Greedy landlords targeting students is not new thing in Ireland
Today I came across this post about cost & realities of student life in Galway City back in 2019
#HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland
November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Remember when vacating your student accommodation every weekend for airbnb became norm?
Greedy landlords targeting students is not new thing in Ireland
Today I came across this post about cost & realities of student life in Galway City back in 2019
#HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland
Greedy landlords targeting students is not new thing in Ireland
Today I came across this post about cost & realities of student life in Galway City back in 2019
#HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland
November 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Solidarity is beautiful ❤️
Cork City Ireland now
Cork City Ireland now
November 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Solidarity is beautiful ❤️
Cork City Ireland now
Cork City Ireland now
Reposted by Frank O'Connor
"The new housing plan fails miserably to instil confidence this (vacancy & dereliction) epidemic will be eradicated ... plan lacks details, appropriate timeframes, & fails to include critical policy measures"
@judesherry.bsky.social & my latest piece in Irish Examiner
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
@judesherry.bsky.social & my latest piece in Irish Examiner
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
November 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
"The new housing plan fails miserably to instil confidence this (vacancy & dereliction) epidemic will be eradicated ... plan lacks details, appropriate timeframes, & fails to include critical policy measures"
@judesherry.bsky.social & my latest piece in Irish Examiner
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
@judesherry.bsky.social & my latest piece in Irish Examiner
#DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
Every Saturday the people of Cork City Ireland march in solidarity with the people of Palestine & all those oppressed
Join them tomorrow
1pm, Grand Parade
Organiser: Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Video: @mcdonaldsjp.bsky.social you can't hide .. from 9th March 2024
Join them tomorrow
1pm, Grand Parade
Organiser: Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Video: @mcdonaldsjp.bsky.social you can't hide .. from 9th March 2024
November 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Every Saturday the people of Cork City Ireland march in solidarity with the people of Palestine & all those oppressed
Join them tomorrow
1pm, Grand Parade
Organiser: Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Video: @mcdonaldsjp.bsky.social you can't hide .. from 9th March 2024
Join them tomorrow
1pm, Grand Parade
Organiser: Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Video: @mcdonaldsjp.bsky.social you can't hide .. from 9th March 2024
To be clear I welcome these grants
They're key part of policy toolbox to end #VacantIreland #DerelictIreland
However, I don't think people should be rewarded for longterm hoarding of homes thru' getting these grants after avoiding paying respective vacancy & dereliction taxes for years
They're key part of policy toolbox to end #VacantIreland #DerelictIreland
However, I don't think people should be rewarded for longterm hoarding of homes thru' getting these grants after avoiding paying respective vacancy & dereliction taxes for years
Demand is huge in Co.Cork for properties that don't exist according to the Vacant Homes Tax self-assessment & Derelict Site Register
In summary we will throw free money at vacancy & dereliction for our hoarding buddies but we won't tax them for their vandalism
Welcome to #DerelictIreland
In summary we will throw free money at vacancy & dereliction for our hoarding buddies but we won't tax them for their vandalism
Welcome to #DerelictIreland
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
To be clear I welcome these grants
They're key part of policy toolbox to end #VacantIreland #DerelictIreland
However, I don't think people should be rewarded for longterm hoarding of homes thru' getting these grants after avoiding paying respective vacancy & dereliction taxes for years
They're key part of policy toolbox to end #VacantIreland #DerelictIreland
However, I don't think people should be rewarded for longterm hoarding of homes thru' getting these grants after avoiding paying respective vacancy & dereliction taxes for years
Demand is huge in Co.Cork for properties that don't exist according to the Vacant Homes Tax self-assessment & Derelict Site Register
In summary we will throw free money at vacancy & dereliction for our hoarding buddies but we won't tax them for their vandalism
Welcome to #DerelictIreland
In summary we will throw free money at vacancy & dereliction for our hoarding buddies but we won't tax them for their vandalism
Welcome to #DerelictIreland
November 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Demand is huge in Co.Cork for properties that don't exist according to the Vacant Homes Tax self-assessment & Derelict Site Register
In summary we will throw free money at vacancy & dereliction for our hoarding buddies but we won't tax them for their vandalism
Welcome to #DerelictIreland
In summary we will throw free money at vacancy & dereliction for our hoarding buddies but we won't tax them for their vandalism
Welcome to #DerelictIreland
I met a UCC student here last night paying €2k/month for private accommodation in Cork city
I learnt students are paying gentrified prices for damp mouldy houses, not fit for purpose with landlords difficult to deal with
Time to get involved in Cork Student Housing Cooperative
#DerelictIreland
I learnt students are paying gentrified prices for damp mouldy houses, not fit for purpose with landlords difficult to deal with
Time to get involved in Cork Student Housing Cooperative
#DerelictIreland
November 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I met a UCC student here last night paying €2k/month for private accommodation in Cork city
I learnt students are paying gentrified prices for damp mouldy houses, not fit for purpose with landlords difficult to deal with
Time to get involved in Cork Student Housing Cooperative
#DerelictIreland
I learnt students are paying gentrified prices for damp mouldy houses, not fit for purpose with landlords difficult to deal with
Time to get involved in Cork Student Housing Cooperative
#DerelictIreland
Reposted by Frank O'Connor
"There is strong evidence that manganese intake, particularly in infancy and childhood, is linked to serious neurological detriment,"
We can't even get clean water in Ireland in 2025, one of the richest countries in the world
We can't even get clean water in Ireland in 2025, one of the richest countries in the world
As someone who mainly drinks water 'drinking water ' I'm concerned Cork City will literally be the death of me.
#Cork
#SpéirGhorm
#Cork
#SpéirGhorm
The current quality of Cork city's drinking water is a "potentially serious public health concern", according to a legal submission made by prominent public health specialist, Professor Gabriel Scally.
www.rte.ie/news/munster...
www.rte.ie/news/munster...
November 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
"There is strong evidence that manganese intake, particularly in infancy and childhood, is linked to serious neurological detriment,"
We can't even get clean water in Ireland in 2025, one of the richest countries in the world
We can't even get clean water in Ireland in 2025, one of the richest countries in the world
Reposted by Frank O'Connor
Me & @judesherry.bsky.social were delighted to take Dee Reddy @poddleaudio.bsky.social for one of our 'walk and talks' in Cork City Centre for this Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) "Irish Cities in Crisis" podcast
Enjoy👇
linktr.ee/poddleaudio
#RestPlayWork #DerelictIreland
Enjoy👇
linktr.ee/poddleaudio
#RestPlayWork #DerelictIreland
November 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Me & @judesherry.bsky.social were delighted to take Dee Reddy @poddleaudio.bsky.social for one of our 'walk and talks' in Cork City Centre for this Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) "Irish Cities in Crisis" podcast
Enjoy👇
linktr.ee/poddleaudio
#RestPlayWork #DerelictIreland
Enjoy👇
linktr.ee/poddleaudio
#RestPlayWork #DerelictIreland
November 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Me & @judesherry.bsky.social were delighted to take Dee Reddy @poddleaudio.bsky.social for one of our 'walk and talks' in Cork City Centre for this Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) "Irish Cities in Crisis" podcast
Enjoy👇
linktr.ee/poddleaudio
#RestPlayWork #DerelictIreland
Enjoy👇
linktr.ee/poddleaudio
#RestPlayWork #DerelictIreland
Reposted by Frank O'Connor
... is on the hook for about a million quid in that annually anyway.
Where's that story from yesterday from a local majority party councillor complaining about homes lying derelict...?
oh yes...
www.limerickleader.ie/news/propert...
Where's that story from yesterday from a local majority party councillor complaining about homes lying derelict...?
oh yes...
www.limerickleader.ie/news/propert...
Action demanded on 11 long-derelict houses in the centre of Limerick village
The properties, vacant for more than fifteen years, have 'significantly detracted from the appearance of the village'
www.limerickleader.ie
November 21, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Reposted by Frank O'Connor
Why do people keep calling this Soviet when it's pure Celtic Tiger plazafication?
RIP Bishop Lucey Park
Only green space in city centre is no longer a green space
Seriously how did this cost €7million?
Its depressing & says Cork says f*ck biodiversity & climate
Ironically the one redeeming feature is that the railings & gates are gone to make it thoroughfare
Only green space in city centre is no longer a green space
Seriously how did this cost €7million?
Its depressing & says Cork says f*ck biodiversity & climate
Ironically the one redeeming feature is that the railings & gates are gone to make it thoroughfare
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Why do people keep calling this Soviet when it's pure Celtic Tiger plazafication?
Very good news to see these 6 historic homes in Passage West being refurbished after decades of hoarding & plans to demolish
After all most sustainable is existing one
However that companies have to step in & provide housing for staff because Government has failed is very worrying
#DerelictIreland
After all most sustainable is existing one
However that companies have to step in & provide housing for staff because Government has failed is very worrying
#DerelictIreland
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Very good news to see these 6 historic homes in Passage West being refurbished after decades of hoarding & plans to demolish
After all most sustainable is existing one
However that companies have to step in & provide housing for staff because Government has failed is very worrying
#DerelictIreland
After all most sustainable is existing one
However that companies have to step in & provide housing for staff because Government has failed is very worrying
#DerelictIreland
Reposted by Frank O'Connor
Ireland is one of the biggest buyer of slave made consumer products in Europe
#fastfashion
#bloodBatteries
#spéirgorm
#fastfashion
#bloodBatteries
#spéirgorm
I remember when there was a discussion on Twitter about Shein's manufacturing practices and some apologists invented all sorts of fantastical machinery and technology to avoid facing the more horrifying truth. Reminds me of this comedian's joke.
IG bscomedian
IG bscomedian
November 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Ireland is one of the biggest buyer of slave made consumer products in Europe
#fastfashion
#bloodBatteries
#spéirgorm
#fastfashion
#bloodBatteries
#spéirgorm
When is a park a park & when is a park just a thoroughfare?
Hard to argue with @mikemoynihanex.bsky.social in todays @irishexaminer.bsky.social
A reminder those making decisions for city living don't live in city or understand how cities work #RestPlayWork
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...
Hard to argue with @mikemoynihanex.bsky.social in todays @irishexaminer.bsky.social
A reminder those making decisions for city living don't live in city or understand how cities work #RestPlayWork
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...
Michael Moynihan: Why, unlike other European cities, is Cork adding concrete to green spaces?
Cork’s revamped Bishop Lucey Park has drawn criticism for its concrete-heavy design, lack of greenery and failure to meet climate ambitions
www.irishexaminer.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
When is a park a park & when is a park just a thoroughfare?
Hard to argue with @mikemoynihanex.bsky.social in todays @irishexaminer.bsky.social
A reminder those making decisions for city living don't live in city or understand how cities work #RestPlayWork
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...
Hard to argue with @mikemoynihanex.bsky.social in todays @irishexaminer.bsky.social
A reminder those making decisions for city living don't live in city or understand how cities work #RestPlayWork
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...
Imagine a city that invites everyone to Rest. Play. Work.
Imagine a city where everyone has a home, place to play and access to fair, just and meaningful work.
Imagine. Rest. Play. Work.
Imagine. Imagine. Imagine.
with @judesherry.bsky.social
#RestPlayWork #SpeirGorm #DerelictIreland
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Imagine a city where everyone has a home, place to play and access to fair, just and meaningful work.
Imagine. Rest. Play. Work.
Imagine. Imagine. Imagine.
with @judesherry.bsky.social
#RestPlayWork #SpeirGorm #DerelictIreland
1/
November 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Imagine a city that invites everyone to Rest. Play. Work.
Imagine a city where everyone has a home, place to play and access to fair, just and meaningful work.
Imagine. Rest. Play. Work.
Imagine. Imagine. Imagine.
with @judesherry.bsky.social
#RestPlayWork #SpeirGorm #DerelictIreland
1/
Imagine a city where everyone has a home, place to play and access to fair, just and meaningful work.
Imagine. Rest. Play. Work.
Imagine. Imagine. Imagine.
with @judesherry.bsky.social
#RestPlayWork #SpeirGorm #DerelictIreland
1/
When I shared this video on Saturday I didn't expect such big negative reaction across all social media platforms to this redevelopment of Bishop Lucey park in Cork
Its clear those making decisions & holding budgets for city living don't live in city or understand how cities work
Its clear those making decisions & holding budgets for city living don't live in city or understand how cities work
November 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
When I shared this video on Saturday I didn't expect such big negative reaction across all social media platforms to this redevelopment of Bishop Lucey park in Cork
Its clear those making decisions & holding budgets for city living don't live in city or understand how cities work
Its clear those making decisions & holding budgets for city living don't live in city or understand how cities work
Reposted by Frank O'Connor
Lots of concrete in the style of 1970s car parks. It won't age nicely either. Drab, depressing in a Soviet tower block sort of way and leaving it as it was would have better.
“The only green space and park in the city centre is no longer a green space or park. Seriously, how did this cost €7m?"
Me & @frankoconnor.bsky.social were interviewed by Amy
Cambell on our thoughts of the destruction of Bishop Lucey Park @echolive.bsky.social
#RestPlayWork #PureCork #Speirgorm
Me & @frankoconnor.bsky.social were interviewed by Amy
Cambell on our thoughts of the destruction of Bishop Lucey Park @echolive.bsky.social
#RestPlayWork #PureCork #Speirgorm
November 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Lots of concrete in the style of 1970s car parks. It won't age nicely either. Drab, depressing in a Soviet tower block sort of way and leaving it as it was would have better.
Reposted by Frank O'Connor
Council under fire for €7m Bishop Lucey Park redevelopment
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
Council under fire for €7m Bishop Lucey Park redevelopment
The newly reopened Bishop Lucey Park in Cork city has been met with a mixed reception. Amy Campbell spoke to some people who were less than impressed ...
www.echolive.ie
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Council under fire for €7m Bishop Lucey Park redevelopment
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
Reposted by Frank O'Connor
“The only green space and park in the city centre is no longer a green space or park. Seriously, how did this cost €7m?"
Me & @frankoconnor.bsky.social were interviewed by Amy
Cambell on our thoughts of the destruction of Bishop Lucey Park @echolive.bsky.social
#RestPlayWork #PureCork #Speirgorm
Me & @frankoconnor.bsky.social were interviewed by Amy
Cambell on our thoughts of the destruction of Bishop Lucey Park @echolive.bsky.social
#RestPlayWork #PureCork #Speirgorm
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
“The only green space and park in the city centre is no longer a green space or park. Seriously, how did this cost €7m?"
Me & @frankoconnor.bsky.social were interviewed by Amy
Cambell on our thoughts of the destruction of Bishop Lucey Park @echolive.bsky.social
#RestPlayWork #PureCork #Speirgorm
Me & @frankoconnor.bsky.social were interviewed by Amy
Cambell on our thoughts of the destruction of Bishop Lucey Park @echolive.bsky.social
#RestPlayWork #PureCork #Speirgorm