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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 45m

Another step forward #DerelictIreland

Piece by Amy Campbell, The Echo

Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 4h

Glenveagh home builders operating profits soar 86% but yeah developers can't break even
What disgusting gaslighting by the government
This continued culture of money for the boys is f*cking scandalous
#DerelictIreland #HowIrelandWorks

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 5h

Thank you 🙏

Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 6h

& here @judesherry.bsky.social & I are earlier in front of Dáil Éireann, Dublin Ireland for #worldvacanthomesday

We believe everyone should have a home, we have the homes lying empty, time for compulsory sales & compulsory rental

ffud art for #derelictireland #vacantireland #housingcrisis

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 12h

Today is World Vacant Homes Day
Something we are particularly good at in Ireland with over 180k empty in a housing emergency
@judesherry.bsky.social & I have been asked to speak at the Dublin launch

Everyone should have a home 🙏

Launch details below 👇
#DerelictIreland #VacantIreland

Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 9d

Me & @judesherry.bsky.social are delighted to be guest speakers for #WorldVacantHomesDay launch (Dublin, 8th Oct)
As instigators of #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland movement we welcome any initiative that helps shine a light on this waste & vandalism
Event details 👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/world-vaca...

World Vacant Homes Day

A new initiative led by Tom Gilligan, Director of Services at Mayo County Council, with special speakers Jude Sherry and Frank O'Connor.

www.eventbrite.com

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 3d

#DerelictIreland is everywhere. It’s in our villages, towns and cities. Meanwhile, our people are homeless. Men, women and children.

Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 6d

Catherine Connolly speaking in Dáil Éireann in June, 2025.

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Jude Sherry @judesherry.bsky.social · 3d

The stats are disgraceful especially when UCC own so much dereliction & vacancy themselves with no plans for affordable student accommodation.
They claim to be a sustainable university yet want to demolish unique heritage structures instead of reusing.
#DerelictIreland #VacantIreland

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 4d

Student housing provision by Cork colleges is the lowest in the country says UCC SU speaker: "Beds for UCD, beds for DCU, beds for Maynooth. What about Cork?"
#housing

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Teresa Collins @queen-crafty.bsky.social · 1d

#DerelictIreland

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 1d

A new Derelict Property Tax will replace the current Derelict Site Levy as part of a Budget measure that aims to bring empty housing back into stock.

Read more: jrnl.ie/6837384

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Orla Hegarty @orla-hegarty.bsky.social · 1d

📻 I’ll be speaking about #housing in #Budget2026 tonight on @rteradio1.bsky.social @latedebaterte.bsky.social 10-11pm #SpeirGorm

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 1d

Potentially very big news for #DerelictIreland
Getting Revenue to collect dereliction levies has been core to campaign
No more excuses now
Lets bring derelict houses back into homes, places to play
From me & Jude a big thank you to everyone for your continued support of campaign
People power works ❤️

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 1d

Inaugural World Vacant Homes Day launch 12pm tomorrow in Dublin, Ireland
Initiated by Tom Gilligan, Mayo County Council to shine a light on vacancy epidemic
As instigators of #DerelictIreland movement me &
@judesherry.bsky.social are the guest speakers

Book here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/world-vaca...

World Vacant Homes Day

A new initiative led by Tom Gilligan, Director of Services at Mayo County Council, with special speakers Jude Sherry and Dr. Frank O'Connor.

www.eventbrite.com

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, he arrived back into Dublin earlier 🙏

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 2d

#ConnollyForPresident

#KerryForConnolly

Jude Sherry @judesherry.bsky.social · 2d

Is Heather Humpthreys using her two spare homes to store boxes?

While theres 1000+ people on Housing Waiting List & only 21 homes to rent in whole of Co. Cavan (none in Cootehill)

14.1% of homes in Cavan are empty
11.8% of Cootehill homes are empty
#DerelictIreland #Aras25 #Speirgorm

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Jo @awedandflawed.bsky.social · 2d

Gonna be a tough choice for some - landlord sitting on empty houses, or ... woman who doesn't support the young Burke Lads...

Jude Sherry @judesherry.bsky.social · 2d

Is Heather Humpthreys using her two spare homes to store boxes?

While theres 1000+ people on Housing Waiting List & only 21 homes to rent in whole of Co. Cavan (none in Cootehill)

14.1% of homes in Cavan are empty
11.8% of Cootehill homes are empty
#DerelictIreland #Aras25 #Speirgorm

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Teresa Collins @queen-crafty.bsky.social · 2d

Heather Humphreys as Min for Social Protection had 2 #DerelictIreland properties, no regard for zoning laws or for a free press.

www.ontheditch.com/heather-hump...

‘Fuck off and leave me alone’: Heather Humphreys

Heather Humphreys today refused to explain to The Ditch why she’s never sought planning permission for using two derelict residential properties she owns as office storage.

www.ontheditch.com

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 2d

Brilliant news ❤️

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Jude Sherry @judesherry.bsky.social · 2d

Is Heather Humpthreys using her two spare homes to store boxes?

While theres 1000+ people on Housing Waiting List & only 21 homes to rent in whole of Co. Cavan (none in Cootehill)

14.1% of homes in Cavan are empty
11.8% of Cootehill homes are empty
#DerelictIreland #Aras25 #Speirgorm

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Grouchy Marx @grouchymarx.bsky.social · 2d

@anniewestdotcom.bsky.social

Heather Humphries Hoarding Houses

I've got lots of houses and you haven't. But I really care about the people of Ireland.

And IF I win THEN I'll learn Irish.

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 2d

Do we really want a president who hoards properties in a housing crisis?
When over 5,000 children are without a home
I don't think so
Yes we're talking about you Heather Humphreys
Or as @judesherry.bsky.social now calls you 'TwoEmptyHomes Humphreys' which does fit you well
#aras2025 #DerelictIreland

Jude Sherry @judesherry.bsky.social · 2d

Is Heather Humpthreys using her two spare homes to store boxes?

While theres 1000+ people on Housing Waiting List & only 21 homes to rent in whole of Co. Cavan (none in Cootehill)

14.1% of homes in Cavan are empty
11.8% of Cootehill homes are empty
#DerelictIreland #Aras25 #Speirgorm

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alice says Palestinians in Gaza aren’t scammers! @bluwhalien.bsky.social · 2d

A timely reminder that Ireland has its own Friends of Israel branch and that Pegasus, Israeli spyware, operates in Ireland still. Despite most of Ireland supporting Palestine, the few pro Israel voices close to the Dáil remain strong.
#speirgorm

Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 2d

Another day & still no focus on Tadhg Hickey & the other 15 Irish flotilla hostages in the media
Clearly standing up against genocide & being kidnapped in International waters by a terrorist state is not news worthy in Ireland
Very sad to see that this is where we are in 2025

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 2d

Do we really want a president who hoards properties in a housing crisis?
When over 5,000 children are without a home
I don't think so
Yes we're talking about you Heather Humphreys
Or as @judesherry.bsky.social now calls you 'TwoEmptyHomes Humphreys' which does fit you well
#aras2025 #DerelictIreland

Jude Sherry @judesherry.bsky.social · 2d

Is Heather Humpthreys using her two spare homes to store boxes?

While theres 1000+ people on Housing Waiting List & only 21 homes to rent in whole of Co. Cavan (none in Cootehill)

14.1% of homes in Cavan are empty
11.8% of Cootehill homes are empty
#DerelictIreland #Aras25 #Speirgorm

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Jude Sherry @judesherry.bsky.social · 2d

In 2023 Heather Humphreys owned 2 empty homes
in Cootehill, Co Cavan

4 Qs for @hhumphreysfg.bsky.social

1. Are these homes still empty?

2. Did u tell Revenue & pay Vacant Homes Tax?

3. Do you pay LPT?

4. How long were homes kept empty?

#DerelictIreland
#VacantIreland
#Speirgorm
#Aras25

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Jude Sherry @judesherry.bsky.social · 5d

💔Don O'Leary 🕯️

I feel so lucky to have spent time listening to his stories of Cork, to be inspired by his fight for young people

You couldn't meet a kinder more caring person whose whole life was dedicated to others

We'll do everything to keep your spirit alive Don
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...

Former director of Cork Life Centre, Don O'Leary, has passed away aged 68

Through his work with the Cork Life Centre, Mr O’Leary, who had been living for more than four years with terminal cancer, made life immeasurably ...

www.echolive.ie

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 2d

Theres money in #DerelictIreland
Good to see movement, hopefully homes soon
As mentioned in piece me & @judesherry.bsky.social have been shining a light on these homes for years resulting in their coverage & of wider campaign in @nytimes.com
Thanks @corkbeo.bsky.social for keeping story in media

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 2d

Finally Tadhg Hickey & the others are on their way home to Ireland
Love & solidarity to you all 🙏
Thank you all for standing up against genocide & terrorism
You are true inspirations ❤️

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 2d

Finally Tadhg Hickey & the others are on their way home to Ireland
Love & solidarity to you all 🙏
Thank you all for standing up against genocide & terrorism
You are true inspirations ❤️

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