Siobhán McElduff
@siobhanmcelduff.bsky.social
1st gen Irish (Donegal/Sligo) settler in Canada. Author of obscure academic books and slightly less obscure OERs on Roman culture. Translator of, and far too fond of Cicero. She/her nó sí/í
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Am still home-hunting but now also job-hunting on top of it. This is no fun so if you happen to know of something that might suit please let me know!
#SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm #JobFairy
#SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm #JobFairy
C'mere #SpéirGorm and #SpéirGhorm, might anybody have any leads on a Dublin-based admin-y type job? Ideally with a charity or nonprofit but really anywhere that kind of makes the world a better place? #JobFairy
February 11, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Am still home-hunting but now also job-hunting on top of it. This is no fun so if you happen to know of something that might suit please let me know!
#SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm #JobFairy
#SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm #JobFairy
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I said this quietly to senior officials in Ireland over the last 12 months. Now it requires public statement.
Ireland became rich because -among other reasons- it is the venue where US tech firms can operate in Europe with relative impunity. But this strategy may not last much longer.
Ireland became rich because -among other reasons- it is the venue where US tech firms can operate in Europe with relative impunity. But this strategy may not last much longer.
February 12, 2026 at 6:33 AM
I said this quietly to senior officials in Ireland over the last 12 months. Now it requires public statement.
Ireland became rich because -among other reasons- it is the venue where US tech firms can operate in Europe with relative impunity. But this strategy may not last much longer.
Ireland became rich because -among other reasons- it is the venue where US tech firms can operate in Europe with relative impunity. But this strategy may not last much longer.
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There's no patriot like a Monaco-based patriot.
February 12, 2026 at 9:23 AM
There's no patriot like a Monaco-based patriot.
But aside from the sectarianism, they are also genuinely fucking awful. So it's not just that that is the issue.
February 12, 2026 at 9:20 AM
But aside from the sectarianism, they are also genuinely fucking awful. So it's not just that that is the issue.
That is a hell of a parenthesis.
February 12, 2026 at 9:18 AM
That is a hell of a parenthesis.
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I had to delete 5Gb of Chive Bunny videos in order to update my OS. They were the clips where she looked like she *might* flopse or binky but didn’t. But she still looked so adorable! Here is two minutes of her chomping a strand of oats. Volume up: very soothing watch.
February 12, 2026 at 8:12 AM
I had to delete 5Gb of Chive Bunny videos in order to update my OS. They were the clips where she looked like she *might* flopse or binky but didn’t. But she still looked so adorable! Here is two minutes of her chomping a strand of oats. Volume up: very soothing watch.
If you think you can reform a terrible police force by renaming it and trying to train the bigotry out of it, I would point to the PSNI.
February 12, 2026 at 9:16 AM
If you think you can reform a terrible police force by renaming it and trying to train the bigotry out of it, I would point to the PSNI.
Someone in the DUP will be out there complaining how the ratio is unfair to loyalists soon.
Eight times more prosecutions of republican paramilitary displays than loyalist
Eight times more prosecutions of republican paramilitary displays than loyalist
The figures have emerged amid renewed debate over how laws on paramilitary symbols are enforced
www.thedetail.tv
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Someone in the DUP will be out there complaining how the ratio is unfair to loyalists soon.
They probably need to bring them in more often when talking about candidates...
February 12, 2026 at 9:13 AM
They probably need to bring them in more often when talking about candidates...
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good morning, #linguistics 🐦🐦 pals
the University of Essex wants to cut 50% of our Language & Linguistics department, close our foundation programme & our Southend campus, + cut 400 jobs academic departments and professional services jobs across all depts
join us in the fight against these cuts!
the University of Essex wants to cut 50% of our Language & Linguistics department, close our foundation programme & our Southend campus, + cut 400 jobs academic departments and professional services jobs across all depts
join us in the fight against these cuts!
February 12, 2026 at 6:50 AM
good morning, #linguistics 🐦🐦 pals
the University of Essex wants to cut 50% of our Language & Linguistics department, close our foundation programme & our Southend campus, + cut 400 jobs academic departments and professional services jobs across all depts
join us in the fight against these cuts!
the University of Essex wants to cut 50% of our Language & Linguistics department, close our foundation programme & our Southend campus, + cut 400 jobs academic departments and professional services jobs across all depts
join us in the fight against these cuts!
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a special service in possession of a long and illustrious history is in want of celebration.
Our esteemed Talking Books service is a remarkable 90 years old! 😍
Our esteemed Talking Books service is a remarkable 90 years old! 😍
February 12, 2026 at 8:32 AM
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a special service in possession of a long and illustrious history is in want of celebration.
Our esteemed Talking Books service is a remarkable 90 years old! 😍
Our esteemed Talking Books service is a remarkable 90 years old! 😍
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Man I'm so goddamn sick of ai. "Wahhh you can't have a reasonable conversation about ai on here," yeah maybe be mad about the two year parade of scam artists and financial charlatans and environmental ruiners who have radicalized everyone against the spell check that agrees with you
February 12, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Man I'm so goddamn sick of ai. "Wahhh you can't have a reasonable conversation about ai on here," yeah maybe be mad about the two year parade of scam artists and financial charlatans and environmental ruiners who have radicalized everyone against the spell check that agrees with you
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It is absolutely bonkers that Canada isn’t stepping up here. Aside from the tourism ties, it is a looming humanitarian catastrophe. If Canada led, regardless of Washington’s position, others would surely follow.
Canada must help Cuba. Here is my latest about Canada's long and deep relationship with the island nation, and how Carney's Davos speech turned out to be all talk and no action.
noraloreto.substack.com/p/canada-mus...
noraloreto.substack.com/p/canada-mus...
Canada must support Cuba
"You cannot ‘live within the lie’ of mutual benefit through integration when integration becomes the source of your subordination.”
noraloreto.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:20 AM
It is absolutely bonkers that Canada isn’t stepping up here. Aside from the tourism ties, it is a looming humanitarian catastrophe. If Canada led, regardless of Washington’s position, others would surely follow.
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Growing up in NI during the Troubles involved turning on the news most days with trepidation but i especially remember how the murders of ‘troublesome’ nationalist HR lawyers - inc also Rosemary Nelson - made us feel particularly vulnerable and not only unprotected but targeted by the state.
Leading Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane was shot 14 times and killed by loyalist paramilitaries (UFF/UDA) on this day in 1989, in front of his wife and children. A high-profile human rights lawyer, his murder highlighted collusion between loyalist paramilitaries and British security forces.
February 12, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Growing up in NI during the Troubles involved turning on the news most days with trepidation but i especially remember how the murders of ‘troublesome’ nationalist HR lawyers - inc also Rosemary Nelson - made us feel particularly vulnerable and not only unprotected but targeted by the state.
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Tony. Just seen on Reddit. Tubridys media appearances since just the 2nd of this month. Jesus Christ
February 12, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Tony. Just seen on Reddit. Tubridys media appearances since just the 2nd of this month. Jesus Christ
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UPDATE: This plane landed in Cairo and is now headed back to Shannon.
Previous ICE flights to Cairo delivered Russian dissidents and asylum-seekers to Egyptian authorities, who forced them onto planes to Moscow. At least one is now missing.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
Previous ICE flights to Cairo delivered Russian dissidents and asylum-seekers to Egyptian authorities, who forced them onto planes to Moscow. At least one is now missing.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
February 12, 2026 at 1:51 AM
UPDATE: This plane landed in Cairo and is now headed back to Shannon.
Previous ICE flights to Cairo delivered Russian dissidents and asylum-seekers to Egyptian authorities, who forced them onto planes to Moscow. At least one is now missing.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
Previous ICE flights to Cairo delivered Russian dissidents and asylum-seekers to Egyptian authorities, who forced them onto planes to Moscow. At least one is now missing.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
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Leading Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane was shot 14 times and killed by loyalist paramilitaries (UFF/UDA) on this day in 1989, in front of his wife and children. A high-profile human rights lawyer, his murder highlighted collusion between loyalist paramilitaries and British security forces.
February 12, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Leading Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane was shot 14 times and killed by loyalist paramilitaries (UFF/UDA) on this day in 1989, in front of his wife and children. A high-profile human rights lawyer, his murder highlighted collusion between loyalist paramilitaries and British security forces.
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Let's get playful Adriano #chipoo his forever family by sharing🥰 Hes a healthy, affectionate little guy with perfect manners. See his adoption page at www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?i... #poodle #Chihuahua #goodvibes
February 12, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Let's get playful Adriano #chipoo his forever family by sharing🥰 Hes a healthy, affectionate little guy with perfect manners. See his adoption page at www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?i... #poodle #Chihuahua #goodvibes
You've earned a video of a happy turkey being wheeled around.
February 12, 2026 at 2:29 AM
You've earned a video of a happy turkey being wheeled around.
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Frankie has an announcement. 👑
February 12, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Frankie has an announcement. 👑
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Damn we really gotta hike these taxes ASAP
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The Secret Edge of the Office ‘Rock Star’ Skier
Being an alpine ace can help you stand out at work, especially with company ski outings on the rise.
on.wsj.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Damn we really gotta hike these taxes ASAP
That's terrifying. I hope it turns out to be something not so terrible.
February 12, 2026 at 1:17 AM
That's terrifying. I hope it turns out to be something not so terrible.
On my syllabus, it says that if we think your work was written by AI, we'll ask you to talk to us about it so we know those ideas are yours. However, the GenAI stuff is fairly recognizable by quotes it makes up as much as by anything else. It loves to invent quotes.
February 12, 2026 at 1:16 AM
On my syllabus, it says that if we think your work was written by AI, we'll ask you to talk to us about it so we know those ideas are yours. However, the GenAI stuff is fairly recognizable by quotes it makes up as much as by anything else. It loves to invent quotes.
It seems that the check was a discussion about what was handed in to make sure it was her work because in her suit she says that she can't respond properly to oral inquiries in a situation like this. I think that might mean she couldn't answer questions about her work when asked by the marker.
February 12, 2026 at 1:13 AM
It seems that the check was a discussion about what was handed in to make sure it was her work because in her suit she says that she can't respond properly to oral inquiries in a situation like this. I think that might mean she couldn't answer questions about her work when asked by the marker.