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Will Corcoran @willlawless.bsky.social · 3h

I'd say the SPECTRE tent at the Galway Races was a vibe back in the day

Will Corcoran @willlawless.bsky.social · 6h

I'm probably daftly optimistic, but between Yates and Brolly in the last 2 days I think/hope it's awoken a hunger for something better in at least some.

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Will Corcoran @willlawless.bsky.social · 6h

Not that he wanted or intended to, but Yates has done us a service here, this is FG with the mask off. It's who they are, and always have been.

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Will Corcoran @willlawless.bsky.social · 6h

"Look what you made me do"

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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 5d

Last word on Jim Gavin-the former tenant & money story was important but his lack of answer/evasion around the #womenofhonour question is more revealing for me- both of Gavin & the media.The media ran with the money,the issue of violence against women,nothing, just ignored,typical #aras25 #speirgorm

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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 18h

We have truly not yet figured out how to cope with a person or institution that is "aware" of climate change, "accepts the science", but then decides to continue actively worsening it anyway

We don't even have a word or a phrase for this!

theconversation.com/mark-carneys...

Mark Carney’s climate inaction is at odds with his awareness of climate change’s existential threat

Climate action no longer seems to be a priority for Prime Minister Mark Carney, despite his previous activism. This is bad news for Canadians and the climate.

theconversation.com

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Alan @whataskeets.bsky.social · 22h

4 panel meme image in the style of Padme Anakin meme.

Jim Gavin says "I paid your fecking 3 grand back"
Niall Donald asks "with interest?
Jim Gavin glares
Niall Donald asks "With interest right?"

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Will Corcoran @willlawless.bsky.social · 20h

"I'm quite partial to telling journalists to ✌️fuck off✌️when they ask me about my derelict residential properties" was right there for her.

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JH Miniatures @jhminiatures.bsky.social · 21h

Ever feared painting a nice clean white armour? Check my latest video and paint the easiest white you've ever done!

youtu.be/r_VImosNvXU

Just THREE simple steps anyone can do will get you an amazing white. as a bonus find how to integrate that white into a Biel-Tan scheme!

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Will Corcoran @willlawless.bsky.social · 21h

Meehole Orban

Will Corcoran @willlawless.bsky.social · 22h

Tough on golf, tough on the causes of golf

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Saoirse McHugh @saoirsemc.bsky.social · 1d

In addition to being totally pathetic, he's also completely wrong.
EPA polls consistently show that the vast majority, across all ages, incomes , urban or rural, all want the government to take action.
So by polarising, he must mean that Micheal o Leary,Amazon, and Tirlan don't want it

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 1d

“I don’t think we can mitigate for climate change.”

- Mícheál Martin, Taoiseach.

www.independent.ie/business/tec...

Taoiseach says some climate projects will not be fulfilled because they risk polarising society

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has rowed back on climate change commitments, saying Ireland may not be able fulfil all current initiatives due to the polarising effect it could have on society.

www.independent.ie

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Will Corcoran @willlawless.bsky.social · 1d

A certain someone would be perfectly placed to cut him in on refrigeration and a horse racing and casino resort

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Steph @stephanenny.bsky.social · 1d

They say you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. Martin just looks at the gasping horse, shrugs his shoulders and walks away.

His only ambition ever has been to be Taoiseach. Not to do anything with the role, just to be. Not to lead or innovate or inspire, just be Taoiseach.

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 1d

“I don’t think we can mitigate for climate change.”

- Mícheál Martin, Taoiseach.

www.independent.ie/business/tec...

Taoiseach says some climate projects will not be fulfilled because they risk polarising society

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has rowed back on climate change commitments, saying Ireland may not be able fulfil all current initiatives due to the polarising effect it could have on society.

www.independent.ie

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Saoirse McHugh @saoirsemc.bsky.social · 1d

So bloody useless

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Will Corcoran @willlawless.bsky.social · 1d

As spineless and unprincipled as always.

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Will Corcoran @willlawless.bsky.social · 1d

These lads are just class

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Pete Pratt @peteaos.bsky.social · 2d

Just finished my first Cathay lantern. The crew were a joy to paint and it’s kind sad how much they get lost when put inside the basket.

The balloon itself was a slog though. Definitely not doing more than 2.

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Will Corcoran @willlawless.bsky.social · 2d

I remember it when it was just an Imp. Or maybe that was the 122.

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Will Corcoran @willlawless.bsky.social · 2d

Not a peep from this usually vociferous defender of the independent referral bar and prolific poster

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Saoirse McHugh @saoirsemc.bsky.social · 2d

WHAT ABOUT CATERPILLAR CAKES? PERCY PIGS? CREAM FLOUR? this is so stupid and embarrassing for any MEP who voted for this

Elaine McGoff @elainemcgoff.bsky.social · 2d

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

‘Veggie burgers’ could be off EU menu as MEPs back renaming plant-based foods

Proponents say move would strengthen position of farmers in supply chain but critics dismiss it as ‘hotdog populism’

www.theguardian.com

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Jamie @fctwentebenson.bsky.social · 2d

Not entirely sure the minister for justice has really thought thru putting himself front and center of a leaked Garda vetting story given how few people would have access to that information

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 2d

The Justice Minister has said he believes presidential candidate Catherine Connolly did not follow Leinster House security rules when she signed a woman who was convicted of a gun crime offence into Leinster House on a daily basis.
http://jrnl.ie/6838830t

Justice Minister says Connolly broke rules by signing Ní Shionnáin in daily at Leinster House

Jim O’Callaghan was speaking at a press conference today in which he criticised Connolly for, what he said, was a failure to follow Oireachtas rules.

jrnl.ie

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Will Corcoran @willlawless.bsky.social · 2d

Too busy defending the honour of foreign militaries.

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Will Corcoran @willlawless.bsky.social · 2d

There is one very vocal barrister on here, usually quick to jump to the defence of his profession, whose take I'd be interested to see.

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Will Corcoran @willlawless.bsky.social · 2d

As a Senior Counsel, I'm sure the Minister wouldn't dream of making an allegation like that without citing which specific rules he says went unfollowed?

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