Shazzy
@shazbear.bsky.social
Irish mammy, left leaning socialist. Wolves FC fan. Pro choice. CMPunk fan. Play the odd PC game. I swear a lot. Drogheda/Ardee Louth. #SpéirGorm Proud #Paddystinian
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Shazzy
@shazbear.bsky.social
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Children rescued after fireworks thrown into IPAS centre
Four children, including a baby, were among five people rescued from the top floor of an IPAS centre in Drogheda, after fireworks were thrown into the building causing a fire.
www.rte.ie
This is absolutely disgusting! I speak for many that live in Drogheda or are from Drogheda, that we condemn this behaviour completely!! I am sickened by this, truly sickened. 😡 #SpeirGorm #FarRight
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
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The council is pushing forward with a plan for 20 new artist studios and a revived theatre on Merchant’s Quay. If it gets planning permission for the €9.5 million project on schedule, construction could start next September, according to a council official.
Council pushes forward plan for 20 new artist studios and a revived theatre on Merchant’s Quay
If it gets planning permission for the €9.5 million project on schedule, construction could start next September, according to a council official.
www.dublininquirer.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The council is pushing forward with a plan for 20 new artist studios and a revived theatre on Merchant’s Quay. If it gets planning permission for the €9.5 million project on schedule, construction could start next September, according to a council official.
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December 17th meet at Bohs 🏃
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
December 17th meet at Bohs 🏃
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🚨Two Scottish independence podcasters have been arrested under terrorism laws
👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
November 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🚨Two Scottish independence podcasters have been arrested under terrorism laws
👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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British military troops were trained in Israel during the genocide in Gaza, it has been revealed
British military trained in Israel during Gaza genocide
www.thenational.scot
November 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
British military troops were trained in Israel during the genocide in Gaza, it has been revealed
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John Swinney has said he 'admires' Ireland’s journey to independence after meeting with the new Irish president
John Swinney 'admires Ireland's journey to independence' as he meets new president
www.thenational.scot
November 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
John Swinney has said he 'admires' Ireland’s journey to independence after meeting with the new Irish president
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Christmas cards available now and shipping here and abroad, featuring a choice of either a traditional Irish Christmas fireplace, or an Cailleach, the ancient Irish bringer of winter ❄️
Traditional Irish Christmas: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
An Cailleach: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
Traditional Irish Christmas: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
An Cailleach: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Christmas cards available now and shipping here and abroad, featuring a choice of either a traditional Irish Christmas fireplace, or an Cailleach, the ancient Irish bringer of winter ❄️
Traditional Irish Christmas: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
An Cailleach: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
Traditional Irish Christmas: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
An Cailleach: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
Analog Devices International is sending parts from its Limerick factory to the Israel Defense Forces' largest weapons supplier
The IDA gave it €85 million last year
Its microchips were recently found in Russian weapons used to attack Ukraine
www.ontheditch.com/state-backed...
The IDA gave it €85 million last year
Its microchips were recently found in Russian weapons used to attack Ukraine
www.ontheditch.com/state-backed...
State-backed company supplying parts to Israeli arms firm
It got an €85 million grant from the IDA last year.
www.ontheditch.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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NEW from me: the Trump administration is moving new chemicals that have some link to data centers to the front of the line for approvals — creating huge loopholes to push all kinds of chemicals through, experts tell me, under potential political pressure
The Trump Administration’s Data Center Push Could Open the Door for New Forever Chemicals
The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals—with limited oversight.
www.wired.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
NEW from me: the Trump administration is moving new chemicals that have some link to data centers to the front of the line for approvals — creating huge loopholes to push all kinds of chemicals through, experts tell me, under potential political pressure
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European Parliament supports year-long deforestation law delay reut.rs/43UX1jb
European Parliament supports year-long deforestation law delay
The European Parliament on Wednesday voted in favour of delaying the implementation of the European Union's deforestation law by one year.
reut.rs
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
European Parliament supports year-long deforestation law delay reut.rs/43UX1jb
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And we salute the 13 young Irish men who went to Cremona to pay homage to the mighty Evan Ferguson… and were rewarded with his first Serie A goal.
www.secondcaptains.com/2025/11/26/e...
www.secondcaptains.com/2025/11/26/e...
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
And we salute the 13 young Irish men who went to Cremona to pay homage to the mighty Evan Ferguson… and were rewarded with his first Serie A goal.
www.secondcaptains.com/2025/11/26/e...
www.secondcaptains.com/2025/11/26/e...
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Trying to work out the number of gardai involved is the new "As I was going to St Ives..."
This family have done more for Irish comedy than the last three DGs of RTÉ.
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Trying to work out the number of gardai involved is the new "As I was going to St Ives..."
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Controversial punk-rap duo Bob Vylan paid a visit to Leinster House today for a tour of the parliament building and a meeting with pro-Palestinian TDs and Senators.
They were invited to visit Dáil Éireann by Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin ahead of their Vicar Street gig.
jrnl.ie/6886145
They were invited to visit Dáil Éireann by Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin ahead of their Vicar Street gig.
jrnl.ie/6886145
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Controversial punk-rap duo Bob Vylan paid a visit to Leinster House today for a tour of the parliament building and a meeting with pro-Palestinian TDs and Senators.
They were invited to visit Dáil Éireann by Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin ahead of their Vicar Street gig.
jrnl.ie/6886145
They were invited to visit Dáil Éireann by Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin ahead of their Vicar Street gig.
jrnl.ie/6886145
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First Minister John Swinney has met with Irish president Catherine Connolly 🏴 🇮🇪
Swinney said it was 'a great privilege' to meet Connolly and 'discuss the deep connections and shared values of Ireland and Scotland'
Swinney said it was 'a great privilege' to meet Connolly and 'discuss the deep connections and shared values of Ireland and Scotland'
November 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
First Minister John Swinney has met with Irish president Catherine Connolly 🏴 🇮🇪
Swinney said it was 'a great privilege' to meet Connolly and 'discuss the deep connections and shared values of Ireland and Scotland'
Swinney said it was 'a great privilege' to meet Connolly and 'discuss the deep connections and shared values of Ireland and Scotland'
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When you have a little rant about an annoying trend in publishing... and it backfires spectacularly.
November 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
When you have a little rant about an annoying trend in publishing... and it backfires spectacularly.
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After Trump's plot with Bolsonaro to bust him out of jail and get him to the US failed, Brazilian authorities accelerated the process for him to begin serving his 27-year sentence. Bolsonaro was ordered today to begin serving jail time tomorrow. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Bolsonaro out of appeals, will start 27-year sentence for coup attempt
The former Brazilian president will begin his sentence in a specially prepared cell at federal police headquarters in Brasília.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:39 AM
After Trump's plot with Bolsonaro to bust him out of jail and get him to the US failed, Brazilian authorities accelerated the process for him to begin serving his 27-year sentence. Bolsonaro was ordered today to begin serving jail time tomorrow. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Grim #SpeirGorm
When it comes to modern war, Ireland is a high-value target: its waters on the western fringe of Europe contain three-quarters of all undersea cables in the northern hemisphere. Despite this, is unprotected and unprepared.
An #FTEdit 🧵 on why this determinedly neutral nation is Europe's weak link 👇
An #FTEdit 🧵 on why this determinedly neutral nation is Europe's weak link 👇
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Grim #SpeirGorm
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Anyone guess what they do to weak spots?
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Anyone guess what they do to weak spots?
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🇮🇪🏴🦌 🎄 ❄️ Irish language TV channel @TG4 @Cula4_TG4 has co-produced a new animated Christmas film in collaboration with @BBCNI and Welsh language station @S4C in a first-of-its-kind collaboration.
https://bit.ly/48nft5y
https://bit.ly/48nft5y
First ever multilingual animated Christmas film to be aired in Irish and Welsh
Irish language TV channel TG4 has co-produced a new animated Christmas film in collaboration with BBC Northern Ireland and Welsh language station S4C in a first-of-its-kind collaboration.
www.independent.ie
November 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
🇮🇪🏴🦌 🎄 ❄️ Irish language TV channel @TG4 @Cula4_TG4 has co-produced a new animated Christmas film in collaboration with @BBCNI and Welsh language station @S4C in a first-of-its-kind collaboration.
https://bit.ly/48nft5y
https://bit.ly/48nft5y
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Donald Trump has Trump said today that a deal to bring Russia's war against Ukraine to an end is "very close," but European leaders have remained sceptical and Russian missiles have continued to rain down on Kyiv.
jrnl.ie/6885601
jrnl.ie/6885601
Trump says Ukraine-Russia deal 'very close' but the Europeans are not so sure
Frantic discussions have been underway since the weekend when Ukrainian and US representatives huddled in Geneva.
jrnl.ie
November 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Donald Trump has Trump said today that a deal to bring Russia's war against Ukraine to an end is "very close," but European leaders have remained sceptical and Russian missiles have continued to rain down on Kyiv.
jrnl.ie/6885601
jrnl.ie/6885601
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She probably wasn't supposed to admit that we are attacking Venezuela for oil.
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
She probably wasn't supposed to admit that we are attacking Venezuela for oil.
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Had a BIG chat with @philipoconnor.bsky.social on the #TortoiseShack recently and because I’m very generous* I’ve lifted the paywall.
*wracked with anxiety and existential dread
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/t...
*wracked with anxiety and existential dread
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/t...
I Hate To Say I Told You So!
Podcast Episode · The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack · 25/11/2025 · 55m
podcasts.apple.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Had a BIG chat with @philipoconnor.bsky.social on the #TortoiseShack recently and because I’m very generous* I’ve lifted the paywall.
*wracked with anxiety and existential dread
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/t...
*wracked with anxiety and existential dread
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/t...
Just to reiterate to anyone thinking of chancing your arm at heading to the the US for the World Cup, It doesn't matter who you are, the colour of your skin, the country that you're visiting from (exceptions from this: Israel, South African White people), this is how they are treating people. #US
ICE arrests, detains British woman with US husband and newborn when she shows up for her green card interview. She’s now in a detention center, separated from her 6-month-old. No criminal record. She had overstayed her visa.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
British mum detained by ICE agents in California as six-month old baby and stunned husband watch on | LBC
Katie Paul, 33, was in the process of applying for a green card when she was ambushed by immigration agents
www.lbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Just to reiterate to anyone thinking of chancing your arm at heading to the the US for the World Cup, It doesn't matter who you are, the colour of your skin, the country that you're visiting from (exceptions from this: Israel, South African White people), this is how they are treating people. #US
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Every day, 137 women and girls are killed by intimate partners or family members internationally, according to the UN.
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, but the number killed intentionally remains unchanged.
jrnl.ie/6884469
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, but the number killed intentionally remains unchanged.
jrnl.ie/6884469
One woman or girl killed every ten minutes by intimate partners or family members, UN says
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, but according to the UN the number of women and girls killed intentionally remains unchanged.
jrnl.ie
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Every day, 137 women and girls are killed by intimate partners or family members internationally, according to the UN.
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, but the number killed intentionally remains unchanged.
jrnl.ie/6884469
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, but the number killed intentionally remains unchanged.
jrnl.ie/6884469
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ICE arrests, detains British woman with US husband and newborn when she shows up for her green card interview. She’s now in a detention center, separated from her 6-month-old. No criminal record. She had overstayed her visa.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
British mum detained by ICE agents in California as six-month old baby and stunned husband watch on | LBC
Katie Paul, 33, was in the process of applying for a green card when she was ambushed by immigration agents
www.lbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
ICE arrests, detains British woman with US husband and newborn when she shows up for her green card interview. She’s now in a detention center, separated from her 6-month-old. No criminal record. She had overstayed her visa.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...