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
Opinions my own
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Opinions my own
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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
Being an alpine ace can help you stand out at work, especially with company ski outings on the rise. on.wsj.com/462NTu5
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
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More people should listen to @tressiemcphd.bsky.social
When people say AI is inevitable, let them know the future isn’t settled.
When people say AI is inevitable, let them know the future isn’t settled.
February 11, 2026 at 2:35 PM
More people should listen to @tressiemcphd.bsky.social
When people say AI is inevitable, let them know the future isn’t settled.
When people say AI is inevitable, let them know the future isn’t settled.
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New rental rules passed in Dáil tonight by 79/70 votes. Rents will only increase. A real landlords law. Incentives to evict people because rents can rise with a new tenancy. #housingcrisis
February 11, 2026 at 11:09 PM
New rental rules passed in Dáil tonight by 79/70 votes. Rents will only increase. A real landlords law. Incentives to evict people because rents can rise with a new tenancy. #housingcrisis
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The guilty silence:
"Irish government officials have so far avoided answering questions about if the treatment of the migrants on the flights violates Irish law."
- @gbrockell.bsky.social
"Irish government officials have so far avoided answering questions about if the treatment of the migrants on the flights violates Irish law."
- @gbrockell.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 9:53 PM
The guilty silence:
"Irish government officials have so far avoided answering questions about if the treatment of the migrants on the flights violates Irish law."
- @gbrockell.bsky.social
"Irish government officials have so far avoided answering questions about if the treatment of the migrants on the flights violates Irish law."
- @gbrockell.bsky.social
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It's noted that he was wearing high-vis even though the driver was making an illegal turn and even with high-vis and all it's only counted as careless driving and not dangerous driving: www.thejournal.ie/courts-cycli...
Cyclist crushed twice by SUV in Dublin city centre recalls ‘the worst day of my life’ in court
Andrew Brett told the court that he was ‘convinced he was going to die’ during the incident.
www.thejournal.ie
February 11, 2026 at 7:57 PM
It's noted that he was wearing high-vis even though the driver was making an illegal turn and even with high-vis and all it's only counted as careless driving and not dangerous driving: www.thejournal.ie/courts-cycli...
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Ireland fuels ICE flights.
BREAKING: An ICE flight just refueled in Ireland again. A local activist pressed police to investigate for human trafficking; the plane took off 30 minutes ago.
Plus, that MAGA billionaire's jet did another ICE flight, this time to Sierra Leone.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
Plus, that MAGA billionaire's jet did another ICE flight, this time to Sierra Leone.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
ICE flight refuels in Ireland again; Irish activist pressed police to investigate
MAGA billionaire’s jet also did another ICE flight, to Sierra Leone.
gillianbrockell.ghost.io
February 11, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Ireland fuels ICE flights.
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BREAKING: An ICE flight just refueled in Ireland again. A local activist pressed police to investigate for human trafficking; the plane took off 30 minutes ago.
Plus, that MAGA billionaire's jet did another ICE flight, this time to Sierra Leone.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
Plus, that MAGA billionaire's jet did another ICE flight, this time to Sierra Leone.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
ICE flight refuels in Ireland again; Irish activist pressed police to investigate
MAGA billionaire’s jet also did another ICE flight, to Sierra Leone.
gillianbrockell.ghost.io
February 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM
BREAKING: An ICE flight just refueled in Ireland again. A local activist pressed police to investigate for human trafficking; the plane took off 30 minutes ago.
Plus, that MAGA billionaire's jet did another ICE flight, this time to Sierra Leone.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
Plus, that MAGA billionaire's jet did another ICE flight, this time to Sierra Leone.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
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Like I said a couple years ago, leftist antisemitism is getting worse. Like, we're at the Naming The Jew stage and next I guess will be the triple parentheses
February 11, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Like I said a couple years ago, leftist antisemitism is getting worse. Like, we're at the Naming The Jew stage and next I guess will be the triple parentheses
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A look-back at individual surgeries of children between 2016 and 2023 is not good enough.
I have been contacted by an adult patient who feels that she was mistreated by this Doctor. All child and adult patients should be included.
www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/...
I have been contacted by an adult patient who feels that she was mistreated by this Doctor. All child and adult patients should be included.
www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/...
February 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
A look-back at individual surgeries of children between 2016 and 2023 is not good enough.
I have been contacted by an adult patient who feels that she was mistreated by this Doctor. All child and adult patients should be included.
www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/...
I have been contacted by an adult patient who feels that she was mistreated by this Doctor. All child and adult patients should be included.
www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/...
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February is #BlackHistoryMonth
In recognition, the Journal of Genetic Counseling has updated our special virtual issue on this topic, and its all free to read for everyone for 30 days! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...
#AcademicSky 🧪 #GeneChat 1/2
In recognition, the Journal of Genetic Counseling has updated our special virtual issue on this topic, and its all free to read for everyone for 30 days! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...
#AcademicSky 🧪 #GeneChat 1/2
Black History Month: Journal of Genetic Counseling
Click on the title to browse this issue
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
February is #BlackHistoryMonth
In recognition, the Journal of Genetic Counseling has updated our special virtual issue on this topic, and its all free to read for everyone for 30 days! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...
#AcademicSky 🧪 #GeneChat 1/2
In recognition, the Journal of Genetic Counseling has updated our special virtual issue on this topic, and its all free to read for everyone for 30 days! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...
#AcademicSky 🧪 #GeneChat 1/2
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"Majella O’Donnell speaks up for Donegal, and for Donegal patients who depend on the Donegal-Dublin PSO flight" #Ireland #SpéirGhorm #DonegalAirport
21K views · 374 reactions | 💙 Majella O’Donnell speaks up for Donegal, and for Donegal patients who depend on the Donegal-Dublin PSO flight 💙 ✈️
Tonight on The Late Late Show, Majella O’Donnell shar...
💙 Majella O’Donnell speaks up for Donegal, and for Donegal patients who depend on the Donegal-Dublin PSO flight 💙 ✈️
Tonight on The Late Late Show, Majella O’Donnell shared a deeply personal,...
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February 11, 2026 at 3:42 PM
"Majella O’Donnell speaks up for Donegal, and for Donegal patients who depend on the Donegal-Dublin PSO flight" #Ireland #SpéirGhorm #DonegalAirport
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I "enjoy" the hybrid roles this sort of doomerism serves to simultaneously misrepresent what the technology is actually capable of, and misdirect attention away from the fact the real problem is a pretty traditional one: greedy, shitty people
Anthropic safety researcher quits, warning ‘world is in peril’
Other AI safety researchers have also left leading firms, citing concerns about potentially catastrophic risks.
www.semafor.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:24 PM
I "enjoy" the hybrid roles this sort of doomerism serves to simultaneously misrepresent what the technology is actually capable of, and misdirect attention away from the fact the real problem is a pretty traditional one: greedy, shitty people
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The problem with the David Quinn thing here is there are in fact many orders of nuns doing good work (in Cork, the Nano Nagle centre) and it is reported as such. The problem tis they are doing Woke things like helping migrants when what he wants is just to import culture wars.
February 11, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The problem with the David Quinn thing here is there are in fact many orders of nuns doing good work (in Cork, the Nano Nagle centre) and it is reported as such. The problem tis they are doing Woke things like helping migrants when what he wants is just to import culture wars.
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The Ditch gained access to Jeffrey Epstein’s FedEx account – records show it was used for shipments long after his death and an address book including a senior Israeli military officer now considered a “strategic consultant” for “diplomatic matters”.
www.ontheditch.com/gained-acces...
www.ontheditch.com/gained-acces...
Gained access to Epstein’s FedEx account: Still live
Shipments in 2024, address book with 90+ names
www.ontheditch.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Ditch gained access to Jeffrey Epstein’s FedEx account – records show it was used for shipments long after his death and an address book including a senior Israeli military officer now considered a “strategic consultant” for “diplomatic matters”.
www.ontheditch.com/gained-acces...
www.ontheditch.com/gained-acces...