Taryn de Vere
@taryndevere.bsky.social
Joy Bringer. Writer/Artist/Fashion Activist/Creative Producer/Occasional performer. TEDx speaker. Married 8 times (7 to the same person). Also find me on substack taryndevere.substack.com
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Can't recommend @ciaraioch.bsky.social highly enough for beautiful art work and the little free treats are GORGEOUS. #speirgorm
📌 ciaraioch.com is now taking Christmas orders for prints, cards, and vouchers - each archival-quality print on heavy art paper is made in Ireland, ships internationally in eco-friendly packaging with discount tracked postage, and comes with a FREE card and treats for every customer 🎁 #SpéirGorm
December 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Can't recommend @ciaraioch.bsky.social highly enough for beautiful art work and the little free treats are GORGEOUS. #speirgorm
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📻 Listen back
Infrastructure plan set to be unveiled with controversial reforms expected, discussion this morning on @rteradio1.bsky.social
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Infrastructure plan set to be unveiled with controversial reforms expected, discussion this morning on @rteradio1.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Infrastructure plan set to be unveiled with controversial reforms expected
Orla Hegarty, architect and assistant professor in UCD / Stephen Prendiville, Sustainable infrastructure lead with Deloitte
www.rte.ie
December 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
📻 Listen back
Infrastructure plan set to be unveiled with controversial reforms expected, discussion this morning on @rteradio1.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Infrastructure plan set to be unveiled with controversial reforms expected, discussion this morning on @rteradio1.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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Ireland needs to remove our ambassador from genocidal Israel now: The absolute hutzpah of this guy acting like they have the high moral ground on anything #Speirgorm
www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
Irish ambassador to Israel rebuked over Herzog Park
Israel's Foreign Minister has posted a video of an exchange with the Irish Ambassador to Israel in which he criticises Ireland over efforts to rename Herzog Park in Dublin.
www.rte.ie
December 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Ireland needs to remove our ambassador from genocidal Israel now: The absolute hutzpah of this guy acting like they have the high moral ground on anything #Speirgorm
www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
Today people are being asked to post #StandWithSean #DropTheCharges in support of Kerry man Sean Binder, arrested in 2018 for rescuing people drowning at sea. What an upside down world we live in.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Greece: Authorities must 'drop baseless charges' against rescue volunteer Seán Binder
On 4 December 2025, Seán Binder will stand trial in Greece for his work as a volunteer rescuer helping people in distress and at risk of drowning at sea
www.amnesty.org
December 3, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Today people are being asked to post #StandWithSean #DropTheCharges in support of Kerry man Sean Binder, arrested in 2018 for rescuing people drowning at sea. What an upside down world we live in.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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It's a day of rest, and you may be in the mood for a quiet corner and a comfy chair.
We’ve hand-picked some of the week’s best reads for you to savour.
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We’ve hand-picked some of the week’s best reads for you to savour.
jrnl.ie/6885360
Sitdown Sunday: A TikTok couple pulled off a murder plot. Their lawyer used stupidity as a defence
Settle down in a comfy chair with some of the week’s best longreads.
jrnl.ie
November 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It's a day of rest, and you may be in the mood for a quiet corner and a comfy chair.
We’ve hand-picked some of the week’s best reads for you to savour.
jrnl.ie/6885360
We’ve hand-picked some of the week’s best reads for you to savour.
jrnl.ie/6885360
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Seasonal job adverts have been popping up everywhere as Christmas draws closer - Gill Stedman takes a look at at the key rights and responsibilities both workers and employers should keep in mind www.rte.ie/news/busines...
Seasonal work 101: Know your rights this Christmas
As Christmas draws closer and shops, restaurants and delivery services gear up for their busiest weeks, seasonal job adverts start popping up everywhere.
www.rte.ie
November 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Seasonal job adverts have been popping up everywhere as Christmas draws closer - Gill Stedman takes a look at at the key rights and responsibilities both workers and employers should keep in mind www.rte.ie/news/busines...
Wtf is going on? Why are the government de-funding public transport??
“The government keeps talking about infrastructure and enabling infrastructure – and they’ve just paused one of the big infrastructure projects."
There's after it emerged that a Dart expansion through Adamstown and Celbridge will be delayed by at least four years.
www.thejournal.ie/dart-south-w...
There's after it emerged that a Dart expansion through Adamstown and Celbridge will be delayed by at least four years.
www.thejournal.ie/dart-south-w...
Four-year delay to major upgrade of Dart network 'flies in the face' of best practice
It was hoped construction could begin on Dart+ South West next year – that’s now been pushed out to at least 2030.
www.thejournal.ie
November 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Wtf is going on? Why are the government de-funding public transport??
So much incompetence.
November 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
So much incompetence.
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Mother of Niamh McNally says daughter ‘would be alive today’ if UHL did proper checks as she welcomes medical misadventure verdict www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
Mother of Niamh McNally says daughter ‘would be alive today’ if UHL did proper checks as she welcomes medical misadventure verdict
A coroner has returned a verdict of “medical misadventure” in the death of a 16-year-old girl at University Hospital Limerick (UHL).
www.independent.ie
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Mother of Niamh McNally says daughter ‘would be alive today’ if UHL did proper checks as she welcomes medical misadventure verdict www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
I'm in the deep disappointment camp 😒
Reaction to the COP30 agreement ranges from deep disappointment to qualified support
Reaction to COP30 ranges from disappointment to support
Reaction to the COP30 agreement ranges from deep disappointment to qualified support.
www.rte.ie
November 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I'm in the deep disappointment camp 😒
Margaretta was an incredible activist, imprisoned by the state on numerous occasions for her Shannon Airport protests, they imprisoned her even when she was in her 80's. I spent a hilarious night with her in derry a few years back. She will be missed ❤️
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Activist and artist Margaretta D’Arcy dies aged 91
Anti-war protester from Greenham Common to Shannon Airport had ‘life fully and purposefully lived’
www.irishtimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Margaretta was an incredible activist, imprisoned by the state on numerous occasions for her Shannon Airport protests, they imprisoned her even when she was in her 80's. I spent a hilarious night with her in derry a few years back. She will be missed ❤️
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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Oh ffs what's the point of COP if they repeatedly ignore the fossil fuel industry?
World governments have agreed to a compromise climate deal at the COP30 conference in Brazil that would boost finance for poor nations coping with global warming but omit any mention of the fossil fuels driving it
Compromise deal at COP30 sidesteps fossil fuels
World governments have agreed to a compromise climate deal at the COP30 conference in Brazil that would boost finance for poor nations coping with global warming but omit any mention of the fossil fue...
www.rte.ie
November 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Oh ffs what's the point of COP if they repeatedly ignore the fossil fuel industry?
Another glorious win for FFG housing policies
One of the largest refuges in the country which supports women and children experiencing domestic abuse has said the housing crisis is making it harder for women to leave abusive relationships
Refuge says not enough space for domestic abuse victims
One of the largest refuges in the country which supports women and children experiencing domestic abuse has said the housing crisis is making it harder for women to leave abusive relationships.
www.rte.ie
November 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Another glorious win for FFG housing policies
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November 22, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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It seems like a reckless move based on a fear of power-sharing to me. But what would I know about Harris's motivations 🤷
November 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM
It seems like a reckless move based on a fear of power-sharing to me. But what would I know about Harris's motivations 🤷
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A High Court jury has ruled that billionaire businessman Denis O’Brien defamed solicitors Darragh Mackin and Gavin Booth in a 2016 press release. Both men have been awarded €411,000 in damages.
The jury also found O’Brien’s spokesperson, James Morrissey, liable for defamation.
#VMNews
The jury also found O’Brien’s spokesperson, James Morrissey, liable for defamation.
#VMNews
November 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A High Court jury has ruled that billionaire businessman Denis O’Brien defamed solicitors Darragh Mackin and Gavin Booth in a 2016 press release. Both men have been awarded €411,000 in damages.
The jury also found O’Brien’s spokesperson, James Morrissey, liable for defamation.
#VMNews
The jury also found O’Brien’s spokesperson, James Morrissey, liable for defamation.
#VMNews
I hope the victim has lots of good support around them. Sending lots of love to this person 💗
November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I hope the victim has lots of good support around them. Sending lots of love to this person 💗
A coalition of staff, students and graduates at the University of Galway plans to stage a further on campus protest this morning, calling on authorities there to end all links with Israeli companies and educational institutions.
Protest urges University of Galway to cut all Israel ties
A coalition of staff, students and graduates at the University of Galway plans to stage a further on campus protest this morning, calling on authorities there to end all links with Israeli companies a...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I often wonder if my kids & I should be counted in these statistics. When I couldn't find anywhere to rent my kids had to move in with their grandparents & I moved into a friend's spare room as a temporary measure. I'm still here over a year later - because there's nowhere affordable to rent
November 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I often wonder if my kids & I should be counted in these statistics. When I couldn't find anywhere to rent my kids had to move in with their grandparents & I moved into a friend's spare room as a temporary measure. I'm still here over a year later - because there's nowhere affordable to rent
This is a much needed and long overdue change. And not just for women candidates.
The Electoral Commission has recommended legislative change to stop election candidates' addresses appearing on the ballot paper in a bid to provide additional safety for women in politics.
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jrnl.ie/6880939
Electoral Commission recommends removing addresses from ballot paper to improve candidate safety
Women and minorities in politics have been subjected to increased harassments in recent years.
jrnl.ie
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
This is a much needed and long overdue change. And not just for women candidates.
Why is he constantly being treated with kid gloves?
Secondary school teacher Enoch Burke has not yet been arrested by gardaí, despite an order issued by the High Court two days ago, directing his imprisonment for contempt of court
Gardaí unable to find, arrest Burke after court order
Secondary school teacher Enoch Burke has not yet been arrested by gardaí, despite an order issued by the High Court two days ago, directing his imprisonment for contempt of court.
www.rte.ie
November 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Why is he constantly being treated with kid gloves?
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Friends of the Earth has created a cold, draughty sitting room outside the Dáil to highlight energy poverty.
Renters taking part say they are paying high rents for substandard, poorly insulated homes and facing rising energy bills as winter sets in.
#VMNews
Renters taking part say they are paying high rents for substandard, poorly insulated homes and facing rising energy bills as winter sets in.
#VMNews
November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Friends of the Earth has created a cold, draughty sitting room outside the Dáil to highlight energy poverty.
Renters taking part say they are paying high rents for substandard, poorly insulated homes and facing rising energy bills as winter sets in.
#VMNews
Renters taking part say they are paying high rents for substandard, poorly insulated homes and facing rising energy bills as winter sets in.
#VMNews
Science is so brilliant and every day I'm grateful there are people interested in and good at doing science. (Cause that's definitely not me)
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Science is so brilliant and every day I'm grateful there are people interested in and good at doing science. (Cause that's definitely not me)
How shameful. I don't know how you ever appear in public again after causing the unnecessary deaths of 23k people
Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson oversaw a toxic, chaotic and dithering response to the Covid-19 pandemic, with a delay to locking the country down resulting in about 23,000 more deaths, a report by a public inquiry concluded
Johnson's 'chaotic' Covid response led to more deaths
Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson oversaw a toxic, chaotic and dithering response to the Covid-19 pandemic, with a delay to locking the country down resulting in about 23,000 more deaths, a repor...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
How shameful. I don't know how you ever appear in public again after causing the unnecessary deaths of 23k people