Áine Mc
@aineymc.bsky.social
Love dogs, books, gardening and wine. Irish scientist
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“I will be a president who listens & who reflects & who speaks when it's necessary & a voice for peace..A voice that articulates the existential threat posed by climate change and … that recognises the tremendous work being done, the length & breadth of the country”
Comhghairdeas Catherine Connolly
Comhghairdeas Catherine Connolly
Catherine Connolly delivers speech after officially becoming Ireland’s 10th president
YouTube video by The Journal
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October 26, 2025 at 8:28 AM
“I will be a president who listens & who reflects & who speaks when it's necessary & a voice for peace..A voice that articulates the existential threat posed by climate change and … that recognises the tremendous work being done, the length & breadth of the country”
Comhghairdeas Catherine Connolly
Comhghairdeas Catherine Connolly
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"TODAY IS THE day this country will elect its 10th Uachtarán na hÉireann.
So this is a brass tacks guide on how to vote in today’s presidential election and what you need to know as you go to your polling station."
#spéirghorm #Vote
www.thejournal.ie/voting-guide...
So this is a brass tacks guide on how to vote in today’s presidential election and what you need to know as you go to your polling station."
#spéirghorm #Vote
www.thejournal.ie/voting-guide...
It's (finally) polling day! Here's your guide to voting in the presidential election
The dos and don’ts of the polling station.
www.thejournal.ie
October 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM
"TODAY IS THE day this country will elect its 10th Uachtarán na hÉireann.
So this is a brass tacks guide on how to vote in today’s presidential election and what you need to know as you go to your polling station."
#spéirghorm #Vote
www.thejournal.ie/voting-guide...
So this is a brass tacks guide on how to vote in today’s presidential election and what you need to know as you go to your polling station."
#spéirghorm #Vote
www.thejournal.ie/voting-guide...
Such sad news…
October 3, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Such sad news…
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💧 Ireland’s reservoirs are under pressure after one of the driest Augusts on record.
In her latest RTÉ Brainstorm piece, Dr. Susan Hegarty of DCU Water Institute looks at how falling river flows affect water security and climate resilience.
👉 Read more: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
#DCUWater
In her latest RTÉ Brainstorm piece, Dr. Susan Hegarty of DCU Water Institute looks at how falling river flows affect water security and climate resilience.
👉 Read more: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
#DCUWater
Are Irish reservoirs running out of water due to a dry August?
The reduction in water levels in Poulaphuca shows the link between reservoirs, river water flows and rainfall
www.rte.ie
August 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
💧 Ireland’s reservoirs are under pressure after one of the driest Augusts on record.
In her latest RTÉ Brainstorm piece, Dr. Susan Hegarty of DCU Water Institute looks at how falling river flows affect water security and climate resilience.
👉 Read more: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
#DCUWater
In her latest RTÉ Brainstorm piece, Dr. Susan Hegarty of DCU Water Institute looks at how falling river flows affect water security and climate resilience.
👉 Read more: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
#DCUWater
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‘New trend’ - total ignorance by the Minister for Mental health www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
Surge in child ADHD diagnoses sees two HSE areas contain half of spiralling waiting lists
Mary Butler said two HSE areas were now bearing 50 per cent of the national waiting list
www.irishtimes.com
April 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
‘New trend’ - total ignorance by the Minister for Mental health www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
As expected ……. Now lets move focus to matters of more urgency. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Survey of councillors shows no support for Conor McGregor presidential run
McGregor cllrs page 1 write off
www.irishtimes.com
March 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
As expected ……. Now lets move focus to matters of more urgency. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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Bit weird how pushback against ill-informed or biased views is seen as more of an issue than aggressively right-wing agitators feeling vindicated and emboldened. Bit strange that so many people seem more comfortable with creeping fascism than with being asked to be decent about vulnerable groups.
March 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Bit weird how pushback against ill-informed or biased views is seen as more of an issue than aggressively right-wing agitators feeling vindicated and emboldened. Bit strange that so many people seem more comfortable with creeping fascism than with being asked to be decent about vulnerable groups.
Functioning government in times of global unrest vs what we are hoped was extinct ‘stroke politics’ al la Lowry. How is that worth this? Opposition stand 💪. The government narrative that nobody cares about this so just shove it under the carpet is very disappointing. #speakingrights #dáil
March 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Functioning government in times of global unrest vs what we are hoped was extinct ‘stroke politics’ al la Lowry. How is that worth this? Opposition stand 💪. The government narrative that nobody cares about this so just shove it under the carpet is very disappointing. #speakingrights #dáil
Pyrus Chanticleer flowering earlier than usual - it’s such a beautiful tree
March 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Pyrus Chanticleer flowering earlier than usual - it’s such a beautiful tree
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I've never seen a nation torch its reputation the way Musk and Trump are torching that of the US. Every day they find a way to make a new segment of the world population detest them. Makes Brexit look like a PR triumph.
March 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I've never seen a nation torch its reputation the way Musk and Trump are torching that of the US. Every day they find a way to make a new segment of the world population detest them. Makes Brexit look like a PR triumph.
Glorious day spent weeding the garden (it has been neglected for about a year 😳) ….. just wonderful
March 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Glorious day spent weeding the garden (it has been neglected for about a year 😳) ….. just wonderful
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“The truth is ugly, but it’s necessary to face it.” www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
At Least Now We Know the Truth
The truth is ugly, but it’s necessary to face it.
www.theatlantic.com
February 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
“The truth is ugly, but it’s necessary to face it.” www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
I wonder why America’s meetings with Putin weren’t televised like that? It’s a conundrum #SlavaUkraine
February 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I wonder why America’s meetings with Putin weren’t televised like that? It’s a conundrum #SlavaUkraine
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A long overdue clean for Dublin's quay walls.
6km of the wallks are getting a much-needed sprucing up. The Leinster granite is gorgeous - I'm glad that it's going to get a chance to shine.
6km of the wallks are getting a much-needed sprucing up. The Leinster granite is gorgeous - I'm glad that it's going to get a chance to shine.
February 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
A long overdue clean for Dublin's quay walls.
6km of the wallks are getting a much-needed sprucing up. The Leinster granite is gorgeous - I'm glad that it's going to get a chance to shine.
6km of the wallks are getting a much-needed sprucing up. The Leinster granite is gorgeous - I'm glad that it's going to get a chance to shine.
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Macron, with Trump scowling next to him, says "the aggressor is Russia"
February 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Macron, with Trump scowling next to him, says "the aggressor is Russia"
👀!
February 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
👀!
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Launching! 🚀
Today I'm launching a new service for landowners in Ireland who want to rewild their land. I hope this will be the start of a network that will promote rewilding in this country - the time is right!
New social 🙋♂️
@rewildyourland.bsky.social
take a look 👇
www.rewildyourland.ie
Today I'm launching a new service for landowners in Ireland who want to rewild their land. I hope this will be the start of a network that will promote rewilding in this country - the time is right!
New social 🙋♂️
@rewildyourland.bsky.social
take a look 👇
www.rewildyourland.ie
HOME | Rewild!
Join a growing network of people in Ireland taking action in the face of the biodiversity emergency
www.rewildyourland.ie
February 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Launching! 🚀
Today I'm launching a new service for landowners in Ireland who want to rewild their land. I hope this will be the start of a network that will promote rewilding in this country - the time is right!
New social 🙋♂️
@rewildyourland.bsky.social
take a look 👇
www.rewildyourland.ie
Today I'm launching a new service for landowners in Ireland who want to rewild their land. I hope this will be the start of a network that will promote rewilding in this country - the time is right!
New social 🙋♂️
@rewildyourland.bsky.social
take a look 👇
www.rewildyourland.ie
Gender pay gap reporting site - fascinating ranges in reporting. bsky.app/profile/payg...
bsky.app
February 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Gender pay gap reporting site - fascinating ranges in reporting. bsky.app/profile/payg...
And here we go …. the disrespect being shown to the electorate is honestly mind blowing.
The govt just gave our creche the go-ahead to raise our creche fees by €133 per month, per child.
February 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
And here we go …. the disrespect being shown to the electorate is honestly mind blowing.
Ok fruit trees pruned and also edible hedge somewhat tamed - spring/summer here we come 😁😁😁😬😬😬😬 can’t wait to eat all the fruits of my hard work !
February 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Ok fruit trees pruned and also edible hedge somewhat tamed - spring/summer here we come 😁😁😁😬😬😬😬 can’t wait to eat all the fruits of my hard work !
Were voters mislead? Absolutely. On just one important issue- No (Childcare also). Housing & Childcare are fundamental to a quality of life in Ireland. Co-Living is actually mentioned in this piece 😨. If I was under 25 I would emigrate & never look back www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Were voters misled on housing before the election?
Correspondent David Murphy reports that after the CSO reported 30,330 home completions last year, the focus now turns to this year and there are some worrying indications that residential construction...
www.rte.ie
February 5, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Were voters mislead? Absolutely. On just one important issue- No (Childcare also). Housing & Childcare are fundamental to a quality of life in Ireland. Co-Living is actually mentioned in this piece 😨. If I was under 25 I would emigrate & never look back www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
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You know, it occurs to me that rail services in other countries can probably predict what platform a train will leave from at sooner than 5 minutes before it goes. #irishrail #speirgorm
February 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
You know, it occurs to me that rail services in other countries can probably predict what platform a train will leave from at sooner than 5 minutes before it goes. #irishrail #speirgorm
