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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I'm delighted to see that Mícheál Martin has found his missing magic wand 🪄
Ministers sign off on further five-figure pay rises for semi-state bosses
Ministers have signed off on pay rises for CEOs at another three commercial semi-state organisations.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:37 PM
I'm delighted to see that Mícheál Martin has found his missing magic wand 🪄
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Weird, because I seem to recall proscribing these people as equivalents to Al Qaeda or ISIS was justified by senior politicians claiming they had Sekrit Damning Evidence Of Terrorisms that they couldn’t disclose. Perhaps it was too Sekrit for Channel 4?
February 10, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Weird, because I seem to recall proscribing these people as equivalents to Al Qaeda or ISIS was justified by senior politicians claiming they had Sekrit Damning Evidence Of Terrorisms that they couldn’t disclose. Perhaps it was too Sekrit for Channel 4?
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If Bad Bunny can cover the history of Puerto Rico, colonialism, transatlantic slavery, hemispheric consciousness, as well as contemporary life and politics in under 14 minutes, you can do your 15- or 20-minute conference presentation with time to spare.
February 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM
If Bad Bunny can cover the history of Puerto Rico, colonialism, transatlantic slavery, hemispheric consciousness, as well as contemporary life and politics in under 14 minutes, you can do your 15- or 20-minute conference presentation with time to spare.
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Cág, colm aille, meantán gorm agus gealbhan binne / Jackdaw, pigeon, blue tit and house sparrow
In a world where there is so much hatred, division, exclusion and fear between people, it brings me immeasurable comfort to watch four different types of bird eat and share food
#birdsky
#spéirghorm
In a world where there is so much hatred, division, exclusion and fear between people, it brings me immeasurable comfort to watch four different types of bird eat and share food
#birdsky
#spéirghorm
February 10, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Cág, colm aille, meantán gorm agus gealbhan binne / Jackdaw, pigeon, blue tit and house sparrow
In a world where there is so much hatred, division, exclusion and fear between people, it brings me immeasurable comfort to watch four different types of bird eat and share food
#birdsky
#spéirghorm
In a world where there is so much hatred, division, exclusion and fear between people, it brings me immeasurable comfort to watch four different types of bird eat and share food
#birdsky
#spéirghorm
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In 6 weeks, Minister O'Brien has fast-tracked LNG infrastructure, lifted the moratorium on data centres and the Dublin Airport passenger cap. All under the banner of 'strategic infrastructure'.
Irresponsible moves that lock us into climate havoc and US dependency.
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Irresponsible moves that lock us into climate havoc and US dependency.
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Proposal to end Dublin Airport passenger cap approved
The Cabinet has approved drafting the required legislation to end the passenger cap at Dublin Airport.
www.rte.ie
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 PM
In 6 weeks, Minister O'Brien has fast-tracked LNG infrastructure, lifted the moratorium on data centres and the Dublin Airport passenger cap. All under the banner of 'strategic infrastructure'.
Irresponsible moves that lock us into climate havoc and US dependency.
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Irresponsible moves that lock us into climate havoc and US dependency.
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
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I am delighted to let you know that I produced the audiobook Displaced in Gaza - 27 Stories from the Gaza Genocide, and thanks to Haymarket and the AFSC, you can listen now for free.
All proceeds from the book sales are going to We Are Not Numbers
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/d...
All proceeds from the book sales are going to We Are Not Numbers
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/d...
February 10, 2026 at 12:18 PM
I am delighted to let you know that I produced the audiobook Displaced in Gaza - 27 Stories from the Gaza Genocide, and thanks to Haymarket and the AFSC, you can listen now for free.
All proceeds from the book sales are going to We Are Not Numbers
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/d...
All proceeds from the book sales are going to We Are Not Numbers
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/d...
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www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Smoking, drinking, sex, movie age limits don‘t require government data on people following or not these limits. Digital age verification, eg PPSN, DL, will mean govt/3rd party knows 1/
Smoking, drinking, sex, movie age limits don‘t require government data on people following or not these limits. Digital age verification, eg PPSN, DL, will mean govt/3rd party knows 1/
February 10, 2026 at 1:31 PM
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Smoking, drinking, sex, movie age limits don‘t require government data on people following or not these limits. Digital age verification, eg PPSN, DL, will mean govt/3rd party knows 1/
Smoking, drinking, sex, movie age limits don‘t require government data on people following or not these limits. Digital age verification, eg PPSN, DL, will mean govt/3rd party knows 1/
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Also "everyone, even me and my mates, was looking the other way over this" leads to further questions about why *more* people aren't resigning in disgrace, does it not? Surely it points to a system riddled with corruption and self dealing, unable to police itself? No?
Lewis does make some good points here, but look: Mandelson is not just some guy here. He has been at the core of the Labour right for decades; he was clearly right in the middle of McSweeney’s project all along, both the secret wrecking campaign and after; he was *literally picking candidates*.
February 10, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Also "everyone, even me and my mates, was looking the other way over this" leads to further questions about why *more* people aren't resigning in disgrace, does it not? Surely it points to a system riddled with corruption and self dealing, unable to police itself? No?
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The lesson here folks is, if enough pressure is applied over a controversial issue a decision will eventually be taken out of the hands of the local authority and ruled on directly by Cabinet. A great day for local democracy in our country
Cabinet to approve lifting of Dublin Airport’s 32m passenger cap
Cabinet to approve lifting of Dublin Airport’s 32m passenger cap
Minister for Infrastructure Jack Chambers to present rule changes in attempt to shorten approval process for critical projects
www.irishtimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:49 AM
The lesson here folks is, if enough pressure is applied over a controversial issue a decision will eventually be taken out of the hands of the local authority and ruled on directly by Cabinet. A great day for local democracy in our country
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Meet the 1591 cat man. I am counting 7 cats on and near him. #catcontent
February 10, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Meet the 1591 cat man. I am counting 7 cats on and near him. #catcontent
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It’s very good of Prince William to distance himself from his horrific uncle Andrew, while on a visit to hang out with journalist-murdering bastard Mohammed bin Salman. I
February 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
It’s very good of Prince William to distance himself from his horrific uncle Andrew, while on a visit to hang out with journalist-murdering bastard Mohammed bin Salman. I
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5/ “I have already spent more than 60 days waking up eating the same repetitive meals…going to the doctor and that the only thing they tell you is to drink more water and the worst thing is that it seems like the water is what makes people sick here…”
From 12-year-old Ender, detained 60+ days
From 12-year-old Ender, detained 60+ days
February 9, 2026 at 12:34 PM
5/ “I have already spent more than 60 days waking up eating the same repetitive meals…going to the doctor and that the only thing they tell you is to drink more water and the worst thing is that it seems like the water is what makes people sick here…”
From 12-year-old Ender, detained 60+ days
From 12-year-old Ender, detained 60+ days
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Two of our terrific graduate students in UL English, Emma Barrett and Jack Reid, have established a new journal! _Early Modern Society_ has a #CFP out currently for its first issue -theme = gender & the supernatural! #ecr #graduate @ulresearch.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social #research
See the call for papers from The Early Modern Society below for the first issue of their e-journal. #centreforearlymodernstudies #cems #earlymodernsociety #ems #ullibrary #ul_eic #ul_history #irishworldacademy #ul.languagecentre #earlymodern #supernatural
February 9, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Two of our terrific graduate students in UL English, Emma Barrett and Jack Reid, have established a new journal! _Early Modern Society_ has a #CFP out currently for its first issue -theme = gender & the supernatural! #ecr #graduate @ulresearch.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social #research
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This is Campaigning on fear, and the concept of “crime“ becomes EVERYTHING such manipulative propaganda tells people to fear
“Save Our Streets“ is a group of businesses and private security and developers funded by Jimmy Pattison
they are calling for a police state
“Save Our Streets“ is a group of businesses and private security and developers funded by Jimmy Pattison
they are calling for a police state
February 10, 2026 at 7:13 AM
This is Campaigning on fear, and the concept of “crime“ becomes EVERYTHING such manipulative propaganda tells people to fear
“Save Our Streets“ is a group of businesses and private security and developers funded by Jimmy Pattison
they are calling for a police state
“Save Our Streets“ is a group of businesses and private security and developers funded by Jimmy Pattison
they are calling for a police state
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Marketing is - unsurprisingly - lying to us. They tell us about the wonders of several successful surgeries guided by AI tools, while hiding the gruesome reality of its many deadly failures. AI is "inconsistent, inaccurate, and unreliable" and, for all of the above, dangerous.
When AI was added to a tool for sinus surgery: “Cerebrospinal fluid leaked from one patient’s nose. In another… a surgeon mistakenly punctured the base of a patient’s skull. In two other cases, patients suffered strokes after a major artery was accidentally injured”
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts
Medical device makers have been rushing to add AI to their products. While proponents say the new technology will revolutionize medicine, regulators are receiving a rising number of claims of patient ...
www.reuters.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Marketing is - unsurprisingly - lying to us. They tell us about the wonders of several successful surgeries guided by AI tools, while hiding the gruesome reality of its many deadly failures. AI is "inconsistent, inaccurate, and unreliable" and, for all of the above, dangerous.
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aaaaand it's already proven false (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...
February 10, 2026 at 3:06 AM
aaaaand it's already proven false (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...
This story... and there's surely many more like it.
February 10, 2026 at 3:05 AM
This story... and there's surely many more like it.
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It's 1852, and you've just given birth to a baby boy, so you and the proud papa put your heads together, gaze into his sweet baby face, and name him ...
Pokey Hontas!
I love researching family history, the people & their stories!
#Genealogy
www.findagrave.com/memorial/525....
Pokey Hontas!
I love researching family history, the people & their stories!
#Genealogy
www.findagrave.com/memorial/525....
Pokey Hontas Goss (1852-1931) - Find a Grave...
Find a Grave memorial for Pokey Hontas Goss born 15 Nov 1852 and died 5 May 1931. Buried at Belmont Cemetery, Belmont, Gonzales County, Texas, United States of America, North America
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February 10, 2026 at 1:15 AM
It's 1852, and you've just given birth to a baby boy, so you and the proud papa put your heads together, gaze into his sweet baby face, and name him ...
Pokey Hontas!
I love researching family history, the people & their stories!
#Genealogy
www.findagrave.com/memorial/525....
Pokey Hontas!
I love researching family history, the people & their stories!
#Genealogy
www.findagrave.com/memorial/525....
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My friend Debbie wrote this great thread about the context of Surya Bonaly’s famous backflip and the history of backflips in the sport as well as Surya’s prestigious career.
A large account on here decided to only read every other word and dunk post and that’s why we can’t have nice things
A large account on here decided to only read every other word and dunk post and that’s why we can’t have nice things
Surya Bonaly is a multi Olympian, world medalist, euros champion, and French national champion, and did it all during a time when #figureskating wasn’t exactly the friendliest to its skaters of color.
But sure, let’s reduce her to fake news about her doing a (really awesome) one footed backflip.
But sure, let’s reduce her to fake news about her doing a (really awesome) one footed backflip.
February 10, 2026 at 12:41 AM
My friend Debbie wrote this great thread about the context of Surya Bonaly’s famous backflip and the history of backflips in the sport as well as Surya’s prestigious career.
A large account on here decided to only read every other word and dunk post and that’s why we can’t have nice things
A large account on here decided to only read every other word and dunk post and that’s why we can’t have nice things
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Yeah this is one of those things that just has to stay in your mind whenever you cover RCMP
What's your favourite Canada fact? Mine is that the RCMP bombed an oil site in Alberta in 1998 "with the full support of the energy company that owned it" and blamed a farmer for it.
RCMP bombed oil site in 'dirty tricks' campaign | CBC News
www.cbc.ca
February 10, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Yeah this is one of those things that just has to stay in your mind whenever you cover RCMP
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Gentle correction: if we lose Starmer as prime minister, it won't be because 'a guy who worked for him hung out with Epstein'.
The immediate cause is that Starmer appointed Mandelson knowing his reputation and that Mandelson leaked confidential commerical information to Epstein.
The immediate cause is that Starmer appointed Mandelson knowing his reputation and that Mandelson leaked confidential commerical information to Epstein.
February 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Gentle correction: if we lose Starmer as prime minister, it won't be because 'a guy who worked for him hung out with Epstein'.
The immediate cause is that Starmer appointed Mandelson knowing his reputation and that Mandelson leaked confidential commerical information to Epstein.
The immediate cause is that Starmer appointed Mandelson knowing his reputation and that Mandelson leaked confidential commerical information to Epstein.
So far, all that's actually happened is Andrew has moved into a smaller house, Mandy *might* be in legal trouble but probably not, and I've heard a fecking endless stream of men saying how sad they are about all the lies a known liar told them.
That's it in actual outcomes.
That's it in actual outcomes.
U.K. might lose a prime minister because a guy who worked for him knew another guy who hung out with Epstein. Meanwhile the U.S. opposition party is telling our President, who was Epstein's best friend, that his secret police should get better training so their public street murders look less messy.
February 10, 2026 at 1:18 AM
So far, all that's actually happened is Andrew has moved into a smaller house, Mandy *might* be in legal trouble but probably not, and I've heard a fecking endless stream of men saying how sad they are about all the lies a known liar told them.
That's it in actual outcomes.
That's it in actual outcomes.
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SCOOP
A year ago, the Alberta government said it was building 2 drug jails for detainment and forced withdrawal of people who use drugs, in Calgary and Edmonton.
Turns out another was planned for Grande Prairie.
Any others? Seems likely.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
A year ago, the Alberta government said it was building 2 drug jails for detainment and forced withdrawal of people who use drugs, in Calgary and Edmonton.
Turns out another was planned for Grande Prairie.
Any others? Seems likely.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
Alberta government hiding additional drug jail plans
Newly obtained documents reveal a hidden plan to build a drug jail in Grande Prairie, raising questions about how many additional facilities are in the works.
drugdatadecoded.ca
February 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
SCOOP
A year ago, the Alberta government said it was building 2 drug jails for detainment and forced withdrawal of people who use drugs, in Calgary and Edmonton.
Turns out another was planned for Grande Prairie.
Any others? Seems likely.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
A year ago, the Alberta government said it was building 2 drug jails for detainment and forced withdrawal of people who use drugs, in Calgary and Edmonton.
Turns out another was planned for Grande Prairie.
Any others? Seems likely.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...