Patrick Bresnihan
@pbresnihan.bsky.social
Lecturer Geography // climate, land + energy // political ecology, environmental justice // From the Bog to the Cloud (2025)
Pinned
I really hope so.
'The book is a key tool in the struggle for environmental justice framed by a vision of a better, fairer Ireland in a better, fairer world.’
Robbie McVeigh
www.connollybooks.org/product/from...
'The book is a key tool in the struggle for environmental justice framed by a vision of a better, fairer Ireland in a better, fairer world.’
Robbie McVeigh
www.connollybooks.org/product/from...
More of this European leadership, please.
'We, the undersigned parliamentarians and political leaders from across Europe, raise a grave alarm against the imminent threat of US military intervention in Venezuela.'
@progintl.bsky.social
progressive.international/wire/2025-11...
'We, the undersigned parliamentarians and political leaders from across Europe, raise a grave alarm against the imminent threat of US military intervention in Venezuela.'
@progintl.bsky.social
progressive.international/wire/2025-11...
European political leaders warn US “No War on Venezuela”
Jeremy Corbyn, Manon Aubry, Yanis Varoufakis, Irene Montero among dozens urging Europe to oppose U.S. military buildup.
progressive.international
November 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
More of this European leadership, please.
'We, the undersigned parliamentarians and political leaders from across Europe, raise a grave alarm against the imminent threat of US military intervention in Venezuela.'
@progintl.bsky.social
progressive.international/wire/2025-11...
'We, the undersigned parliamentarians and political leaders from across Europe, raise a grave alarm against the imminent threat of US military intervention in Venezuela.'
@progintl.bsky.social
progressive.international/wire/2025-11...
What an inspiration Margaretta D'Arcy has been - doing all she could to oppose war, advance peace and protect neutrality.
We need to be inspired by her now more than ever.
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
We need to be inspired by her now more than ever.
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
Activist and artist Margaretta D'Arcy dies age 91
Tributes have been paid in Galway to artist, Aosdána member and peace activist Margaretta D'Arcy who has died at the age of 91.
www.rte.ie
November 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
What an inspiration Margaretta D'Arcy has been - doing all she could to oppose war, advance peace and protect neutrality.
We need to be inspired by her now more than ever.
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
We need to be inspired by her now more than ever.
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
Dublin book launch of 'From the Bog to the Cloud' this Wednesday in @ConnollyBooks. See you there!
November 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Dublin book launch of 'From the Bog to the Cloud' this Wednesday in @ConnollyBooks. See you there!
Getting to this late but much needed insight from former Irish ambassador to Russia.
Speaks directly to a handful of senior academics and commentators who close down debate by bullying those who dissent from their belligerent opinions.
cassandravoices.com/current-affa...
Speaks directly to a handful of senior academics and commentators who close down debate by bullying those who dissent from their belligerent opinions.
cassandravoices.com/current-affa...
Podcast: ‘We Urgently Need a Global Vision’ | Cassandra Voices
The former Irish ambassador to Russia Philip McDonagh joins the podcast to discuss prospects for peace & recalls an interesting encounter with Mikhail Gorbachev
cassandravoices.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Getting to this late but much needed insight from former Irish ambassador to Russia.
Speaks directly to a handful of senior academics and commentators who close down debate by bullying those who dissent from their belligerent opinions.
cassandravoices.com/current-affa...
Speaks directly to a handful of senior academics and commentators who close down debate by bullying those who dissent from their belligerent opinions.
cassandravoices.com/current-affa...
Rather than jettisoning the Triple Lock (under pressure from certain EU core states), Ireland should be advocating it be adopted in other member states.
Any European (non-NATO) army should be based on the Irish treble lock: no deployment outside the EU without: a UNSC or UNGA U4P authorisation + EU federal government (or for now: EU Council)- + EP approval.
November 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Rather than jettisoning the Triple Lock (under pressure from certain EU core states), Ireland should be advocating it be adopted in other member states.
Hopefully some leaders in EU recognise this.
'By working to hollow out the only serious negotiation on the table, Europe is not protecting Ukraine; it is condemning it to more bloodshed and itself to strategic irrelevance.'
@quincyinst.bsky.social
responsiblestatecraft.org/europe-ukrai...
'By working to hollow out the only serious negotiation on the table, Europe is not protecting Ukraine; it is condemning it to more bloodshed and itself to strategic irrelevance.'
@quincyinst.bsky.social
responsiblestatecraft.org/europe-ukrai...
Is the EU already trying to sabotage new Ukraine peace plan?
The goal appears not to be a better peace, but to hollow out the American proposal until it becomes unacceptable to Moscow
responsiblestatecraft.org
November 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Hopefully some leaders in EU recognise this.
'By working to hollow out the only serious negotiation on the table, Europe is not protecting Ukraine; it is condemning it to more bloodshed and itself to strategic irrelevance.'
@quincyinst.bsky.social
responsiblestatecraft.org/europe-ukrai...
'By working to hollow out the only serious negotiation on the table, Europe is not protecting Ukraine; it is condemning it to more bloodshed and itself to strategic irrelevance.'
@quincyinst.bsky.social
responsiblestatecraft.org/europe-ukrai...
So much talk & speculation about Russian threats to Ireland that just doesn't bear much scrutiny.
As this article clarifies itself, Russian ships are entitled to be in waters 12 miles from the coast - all we can do is monitor them. Why would we need fighter jets?
www.newstalk.com/news/russian...
As this article clarifies itself, Russian ships are entitled to be in waters 12 miles from the coast - all we can do is monitor them. Why would we need fighter jets?
www.newstalk.com/news/russian...
Ireland 'quite constrained' in dealings with approaching Russian spy ship
The ship has already been accused of “deeply dangerous” behaviour by British Defence Secretary John Healy.
www.newstalk.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
So much talk & speculation about Russian threats to Ireland that just doesn't bear much scrutiny.
As this article clarifies itself, Russian ships are entitled to be in waters 12 miles from the coast - all we can do is monitor them. Why would we need fighter jets?
www.newstalk.com/news/russian...
As this article clarifies itself, Russian ships are entitled to be in waters 12 miles from the coast - all we can do is monitor them. Why would we need fighter jets?
www.newstalk.com/news/russian...
Glad that Andrew Jackson took the time to write this forensic response to Collison's 'Abundance' piece.
Of course, facts & careful analysis won't prevent the uptake of tech bro neoliberalism by the current Government and many media commentators.
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
Of course, facts & careful analysis won't prevent the uptake of tech bro neoliberalism by the current Government and many media commentators.
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
On Environmental Democracy and the Collisons’ “Abundance-Verse”
Andrew Jackson 21 November 2025 I. Introduction A clamour of praise greeted John Collison’s “how to get Ireland moving” Op-Ed following its publication in the Irish Times on 25th October: the Irish…
elajucd.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Glad that Andrew Jackson took the time to write this forensic response to Collison's 'Abundance' piece.
Of course, facts & careful analysis won't prevent the uptake of tech bro neoliberalism by the current Government and many media commentators.
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
Of course, facts & careful analysis won't prevent the uptake of tech bro neoliberalism by the current Government and many media commentators.
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
This was published in the Irish Times a week ago but re-sharing because it might be a while before there is another article supporting neutrality in the broadsheets.
November 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This was published in the Irish Times a week ago but re-sharing because it might be a while before there is another article supporting neutrality in the broadsheets.
Front page of the IT today is a story about a single jamming incident attributed to Russia that happened in 2022. Other jamming incidents not attributed to Russia are also reported, judged by officials to be “low risk”.
How is this reasonable reporting on defence and security?
How is this reasonable reporting on defence and security?
November 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Front page of the IT today is a story about a single jamming incident attributed to Russia that happened in 2022. Other jamming incidents not attributed to Russia are also reported, judged by officials to be “low risk”.
How is this reasonable reporting on defence and security?
How is this reasonable reporting on defence and security?
Since May, there have been 40+ roadshows in community halls, pubs & universities across the island. Over 1000 people have come to learn about the importance of retaining the Triple Lock and strengthening Irish neutrality. A brilliant example of popular education.
connachttribune.ie/neutrality-r...
connachttribune.ie/neutrality-r...
Neutrality roadshow to visit Galway next week - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune
This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A national neutrality roadshow is set to visit University of Galway next week. It’s organised by the Neutrality Now campaign, and it’ll be a community disc...
connachttribune.ie
November 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Since May, there have been 40+ roadshows in community halls, pubs & universities across the island. Over 1000 people have come to learn about the importance of retaining the Triple Lock and strengthening Irish neutrality. A brilliant example of popular education.
connachttribune.ie/neutrality-r...
connachttribune.ie/neutrality-r...
The EU is implementing an emergency plan for 'Military Mobility' that would effectively mean Ireland waiving checks on munitions or military equipment moving through our territory.
A wartime measure pushed through without any clear public scrutiny, undermining our neutrality.
A wartime measure pushed through without any clear public scrutiny, undermining our neutrality.
November 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The EU is implementing an emergency plan for 'Military Mobility' that would effectively mean Ireland waiving checks on munitions or military equipment moving through our territory.
A wartime measure pushed through without any clear public scrutiny, undermining our neutrality.
A wartime measure pushed through without any clear public scrutiny, undermining our neutrality.
'If a bridge can't carry a 60 tonne tank, we have a problem'.
The speed with which planning and finance are mobilised for the militarisation of EU transport infrastructure, versus planning and finance for public, decarbonised, climate resilient infrastructure is startling.
The speed with which planning and finance are mobilised for the militarisation of EU transport infrastructure, versus planning and finance for public, decarbonised, climate resilient infrastructure is startling.
The fast movement of Europe's militaries is essential for European defence.
We have to ensure that forces can be in the right place and at the right time.
It is quite simple: the faster we can move forces, the stronger our deterrence and defence.
We have to ensure that forces can be in the right place and at the right time.
It is quite simple: the faster we can move forces, the stronger our deterrence and defence.
November 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
'If a bridge can't carry a 60 tonne tank, we have a problem'.
The speed with which planning and finance are mobilised for the militarisation of EU transport infrastructure, versus planning and finance for public, decarbonised, climate resilient infrastructure is startling.
The speed with which planning and finance are mobilised for the militarisation of EU transport infrastructure, versus planning and finance for public, decarbonised, climate resilient infrastructure is startling.
This Friday in the County Museum Dundalk.
November 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This Friday in the County Museum Dundalk.
Reposted by Patrick Bresnihan
Join us today, 5.30pm at the Dáil to support the left opposition motion and to demand the government enact the full, undiluted #OccupiedTerritoriesBill, services included now.
Don't forget to email the government TDs too ➡️
www.ipsc.ie/action-item/...
#EndIsraeliImpunity
Don't forget to email the government TDs too ➡️
www.ipsc.ie/action-item/...
#EndIsraeliImpunity
November 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Join us today, 5.30pm at the Dáil to support the left opposition motion and to demand the government enact the full, undiluted #OccupiedTerritoriesBill, services included now.
Don't forget to email the government TDs too ➡️
www.ipsc.ie/action-item/...
#EndIsraeliImpunity
Don't forget to email the government TDs too ➡️
www.ipsc.ie/action-item/...
#EndIsraeliImpunity
Quite unbelievable that @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social would propose this.
'The Taoiseach should also express concern about the recent rule change allowing 18- to 22-year-old men to leave Ukraine, while the economy and war effort require them.'
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
'The Taoiseach should also express concern about the recent rule change allowing 18- to 22-year-old men to leave Ukraine, while the economy and war effort require them.'
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Barry Andrews: At the front, it's clear Ireland must continue to support Ukraine
If cuts to Ukrainian supports here are necessary, due to the accommodation crisis in Ireland, then we should make up that support in other ways, writes MEP Barry Andrews
www.irishexaminer.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Quite unbelievable that @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social would propose this.
'The Taoiseach should also express concern about the recent rule change allowing 18- to 22-year-old men to leave Ukraine, while the economy and war effort require them.'
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
'The Taoiseach should also express concern about the recent rule change allowing 18- to 22-year-old men to leave Ukraine, while the economy and war effort require them.'
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
'Micheal Martin said that some people believe that Ireland's standing internationally is based on "how loud we speak," but the truth is that it is based on "countless hours building relationships".'
Building relationships with the World Bank for €600k a year jobs?
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Building relationships with the World Bank for €600k a year jobs?
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Donohoe resigns from Government for World Bank role
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has resigned from his role in Government to take up a position at the World Bank.
www.rte.ie
November 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
'Micheal Martin said that some people believe that Ireland's standing internationally is based on "how loud we speak," but the truth is that it is based on "countless hours building relationships".'
Building relationships with the World Bank for €600k a year jobs?
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Building relationships with the World Bank for €600k a year jobs?
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Government TDs have been eager to praise the EU as the greatest peace project in history.
Worth remembering that besides arming and enabling genocide in Gaza, the EU is engaged in neocolonial 'peace-enforcement missions' in Africa.
www.rundale.org/2025/07/31/t...
Worth remembering that besides arming and enabling genocide in Gaza, the EU is engaged in neocolonial 'peace-enforcement missions' in Africa.
www.rundale.org/2025/07/31/t...
The Triple Lock and the Case of Ireland in Mali - Rundale
The EU-led neo-colonial war in Mali and the Sahel is a stark example of why the Triple Lock should be strengthened if we are to preserve meaningful neutrality heading into an uncertain future.
www.rundale.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Government TDs have been eager to praise the EU as the greatest peace project in history.
Worth remembering that besides arming and enabling genocide in Gaza, the EU is engaged in neocolonial 'peace-enforcement missions' in Africa.
www.rundale.org/2025/07/31/t...
Worth remembering that besides arming and enabling genocide in Gaza, the EU is engaged in neocolonial 'peace-enforcement missions' in Africa.
www.rundale.org/2025/07/31/t...
Excellent as always from @iliasalami.bsky.social and a conclusion that is deeply resonant in Ireland.
'We must categorically reject ever-encompassing notions of national security, which are justified to extend the empire of state and capital over our lives.'
transitionsecurity.org/imperial-sta...
'We must categorically reject ever-encompassing notions of national security, which are justified to extend the empire of state and capital over our lives.'
transitionsecurity.org/imperial-sta...
Imperial State Capitalism
A new geopolitics is shaping the development of AI and the energy transition.
transitionsecurity.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Excellent as always from @iliasalami.bsky.social and a conclusion that is deeply resonant in Ireland.
'We must categorically reject ever-encompassing notions of national security, which are justified to extend the empire of state and capital over our lives.'
transitionsecurity.org/imperial-sta...
'We must categorically reject ever-encompassing notions of national security, which are justified to extend the empire of state and capital over our lives.'
transitionsecurity.org/imperial-sta...
30 years ago this month Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni 9 were executed for protesting oil extraction by Royal Dutch Shell in the Niger Delta.
This poem written for Sister Majella McCarron connecting the anti-colonial 'hunger for justice and peace' from Ireland to Nigeria.
This poem written for Sister Majella McCarron connecting the anti-colonial 'hunger for justice and peace' from Ireland to Nigeria.
November 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
30 years ago this month Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni 9 were executed for protesting oil extraction by Royal Dutch Shell in the Niger Delta.
This poem written for Sister Majella McCarron connecting the anti-colonial 'hunger for justice and peace' from Ireland to Nigeria.
This poem written for Sister Majella McCarron connecting the anti-colonial 'hunger for justice and peace' from Ireland to Nigeria.
The people don't want war.
'Ecuadoran voters roundly rejected the return of US military bases to the country in a referendum on Sunday... in a major political blow to Trump-friendly President Daniel Noboa.'
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
'Ecuadoran voters roundly rejected the return of US military bases to the country in a referendum on Sunday... in a major political blow to Trump-friendly President Daniel Noboa.'
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Ecuador voters reject return of US military bases in referendum
Voters in Ecuador appeared to have rejected the return of US military bases according to early results of a Sunday referendum, in a damaging blow to President Daniel Noboa, who is friendly with Donald...
www.lemonde.fr
November 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The people don't want war.
'Ecuadoran voters roundly rejected the return of US military bases to the country in a referendum on Sunday... in a major political blow to Trump-friendly President Daniel Noboa.'
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
'Ecuadoran voters roundly rejected the return of US military bases to the country in a referendum on Sunday... in a major political blow to Trump-friendly President Daniel Noboa.'
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Apparently what is behind 'anti-Americanism' in Ireland is not the US-backed genocide in Gaza but 'Third World Maoism'.
Maybe the most ridiculous take yet.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Maybe the most ridiculous take yet.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
David McWilliams: The US is Ireland’s best friend, so why are so many of us anti-American?
The Irish-American bond, our enduring and rewarding friendship, is bigger than any politician
www.irishtimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Apparently what is behind 'anti-Americanism' in Ireland is not the US-backed genocide in Gaza but 'Third World Maoism'.
Maybe the most ridiculous take yet.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Maybe the most ridiculous take yet.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Active neutrality is not about being passive, it is about actively working to stop war and genocide and to uphold international law.
The Government's inaction on the OTB is closely linked with its far more urgent action on removing the Triple Lock.
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
The Government's inaction on the OTB is closely linked with its far more urgent action on removing the Triple Lock.
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Calls for Government to enact Occupied Territories Bill
Opposition party leaders and Senator Frances Black have called on the Government to enact the Occupied Territories Bill before the end of the year.
www.rte.ie
November 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Active neutrality is not about being passive, it is about actively working to stop war and genocide and to uphold international law.
The Government's inaction on the OTB is closely linked with its far more urgent action on removing the Triple Lock.
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
The Government's inaction on the OTB is closely linked with its far more urgent action on removing the Triple Lock.
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Reposted by Patrick Bresnihan
"We rarely see our neutrality framed in the media as a construct.....that provides a pathway to promote peace at a time of deepening global instability and the normalisation of genocide"
@pbresnihan.bsky.social @dondeniamh.bsky.social & Rory Rowan
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
@pbresnihan.bsky.social @dondeniamh.bsky.social & Rory Rowan
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Opinion: Neutrality matters to Irish people - let’s stop deriding it
As the Government embraces escalating European militarisation, neutrality is being dismissed in media discussions
www.irishtimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"We rarely see our neutrality framed in the media as a construct.....that provides a pathway to promote peace at a time of deepening global instability and the normalisation of genocide"
@pbresnihan.bsky.social @dondeniamh.bsky.social & Rory Rowan
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
@pbresnihan.bsky.social @dondeniamh.bsky.social & Rory Rowan
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Not surprised but greatly heartened by the number of positive messages that we're received since this came out on Saturday.
There are many loud and prominent voices that continue to deride Irish neutrality, but there is a strong majority that quietly support it.
There are many loud and prominent voices that continue to deride Irish neutrality, but there is a strong majority that quietly support it.
Article with @dondeniamh.bsky.social & Rory Rowan in today's Irish Times - a response to the relentless media commentary deriding Ireland's neutrality.
As Catherine Connolly, and the movement behind her, has shown, neutrality remains popular. Something to build on, not abandon.
As Catherine Connolly, and the movement behind her, has shown, neutrality remains popular. Something to build on, not abandon.
November 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Not surprised but greatly heartened by the number of positive messages that we're received since this came out on Saturday.
There are many loud and prominent voices that continue to deride Irish neutrality, but there is a strong majority that quietly support it.
There are many loud and prominent voices that continue to deride Irish neutrality, but there is a strong majority that quietly support it.