Jer Cahill
@jerryc88.bsky.social
Former architect, current technical writer, father, Leeds and Ireland fan.
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Jer Cahill
@jerryc88.bsky.social
· Oct 23
I'm voting for Catherine Connolly tomorrow as she is the natural successor to Michael D with the same passion, empathy, and care for the Irish people #speirgorm #aras25 #áras25
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Section 5(1)(f) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998 (as amended) makes it a criminal offence to knowingly facilitate the production or distribution of sexualised images of children. The problem here isn't the law - it's the political willingnesss to enforce it against X.
My word. (Again.)
Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan: "At the end of the day, it's the choice of a person to make these images... technology is moving so fast... even if the law is changed there's no doubt about... the advances are far faster than law is able to respond..."
Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan: "At the end of the day, it's the choice of a person to make these images... technology is moving so fast... even if the law is changed there's no doubt about... the advances are far faster than law is able to respond..."
January 8, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Section 5(1)(f) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998 (as amended) makes it a criminal offence to knowingly facilitate the production or distribution of sexualised images of children. The problem here isn't the law - it's the political willingnesss to enforce it against X.
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This is the first time in history that a County Clare hotelier has kidnapped the leader of another country
January 3, 2026 at 10:05 AM
This is the first time in history that a County Clare hotelier has kidnapped the leader of another country
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Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.
January 3, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.
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"List of aid groups working in Gaza that Israel is suspending":
1. Action Against Hunger
2. ActionAid
3. Alianza por la Solidaridad
4. Campaign for the Children of Palestine
5. CARE
6. DanChurchAid
7. Danish Refugee Council
8. Handicap International: Humanity & Inclusion
(cont)
1. Action Against Hunger
2. ActionAid
3. Alianza por la Solidaridad
4. Campaign for the Children of Palestine
5. CARE
6. DanChurchAid
7. Danish Refugee Council
8. Handicap International: Humanity & Inclusion
(cont)
December 30, 2025 at 7:07 PM
"List of aid groups working in Gaza that Israel is suspending":
1. Action Against Hunger
2. ActionAid
3. Alianza por la Solidaridad
4. Campaign for the Children of Palestine
5. CARE
6. DanChurchAid
7. Danish Refugee Council
8. Handicap International: Humanity & Inclusion
(cont)
1. Action Against Hunger
2. ActionAid
3. Alianza por la Solidaridad
4. Campaign for the Children of Palestine
5. CARE
6. DanChurchAid
7. Danish Refugee Council
8. Handicap International: Humanity & Inclusion
(cont)
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Culchie is not just a word, it's a feeling #LateLateToyShow
December 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Culchie is not just a word, it's a feeling #LateLateToyShow
I'm voting for Catherine Connolly tomorrow as she is the natural successor to Michael D with the same passion, empathy, and care for the Irish people #speirgorm #aras25 #áras25
October 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I'm voting for Catherine Connolly tomorrow as she is the natural successor to Michael D with the same passion, empathy, and care for the Irish people #speirgorm #aras25 #áras25
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I was a bit mystified as to why various Israel cranks were so heavily committed to badgering the NHS and the answer appears to be “We have to preemptively throw shit and smears at anything that has public trust and support, in case they e.g. start talking about children the IDF shoots at some point”
Meet the Pro-Israel Lawyers Hounding the NHS | Novara Media
It’s had children’s artwork removed from hospitals, doctors banned from wearing watermelon pins and claimed craft pens evoked 7 October. Are UK Lawyers for Israel really the cartoon villains they appe...
novaramedia.com
August 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I was a bit mystified as to why various Israel cranks were so heavily committed to badgering the NHS and the answer appears to be “We have to preemptively throw shit and smears at anything that has public trust and support, in case they e.g. start talking about children the IDF shoots at some point”
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There’s renewable energy ads and there’s mother**cking wind farm ads. This, blissfully, is the latter.
July 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
There’s renewable energy ads and there’s mother**cking wind farm ads. This, blissfully, is the latter.
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#BuiltHeritage
Cork city — derelict historic buildings in prominent locations negatively affecting amenities & character of city.
Targeted action req'd for renovation/reuse (Derelict Sites & Section 59, P&D act)
📷
1 Fr Mathew Quay
2 South Tce
3 George's Quay
4 Odlums, Marina Rd
#DerelictIreland
Cork city — derelict historic buildings in prominent locations negatively affecting amenities & character of city.
Targeted action req'd for renovation/reuse (Derelict Sites & Section 59, P&D act)
📷
1 Fr Mathew Quay
2 South Tce
3 George's Quay
4 Odlums, Marina Rd
#DerelictIreland
July 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
#BuiltHeritage
Cork city — derelict historic buildings in prominent locations negatively affecting amenities & character of city.
Targeted action req'd for renovation/reuse (Derelict Sites & Section 59, P&D act)
📷
1 Fr Mathew Quay
2 South Tce
3 George's Quay
4 Odlums, Marina Rd
#DerelictIreland
Cork city — derelict historic buildings in prominent locations negatively affecting amenities & character of city.
Targeted action req'd for renovation/reuse (Derelict Sites & Section 59, P&D act)
📷
1 Fr Mathew Quay
2 South Tce
3 George's Quay
4 Odlums, Marina Rd
#DerelictIreland
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We have learned nothing.
Vast cost overruns are not due to good design. They are due to no design.
Also, why is our political system so aggressively mediocre?
Vast cost overruns are not due to good design. They are due to no design.
Also, why is our political system so aggressively mediocre?
June 27, 2025 at 5:39 AM
We have learned nothing.
Vast cost overruns are not due to good design. They are due to no design.
Also, why is our political system so aggressively mediocre?
Vast cost overruns are not due to good design. They are due to no design.
Also, why is our political system so aggressively mediocre?
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Reminder that there are actual armed & active, white 'homegrown' loyalist proscribed terror groups w/ 12,500 members freely operating in N. Ireland. They are so embedded by UK Gov that they receive state funding, high level Government access and effective immunity from investigation & prosecution.
Israel kills innocent Palestinians. Activists spray-paint a plane. Guess which the UK government calls terrorism | Sally Rooney
If Palestine Action becomes a proscribed group, writing these words of support could become a serious offence. It’s vital we fight this alarming attack on free speech, says writer Sally Rooney
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Reminder that there are actual armed & active, white 'homegrown' loyalist proscribed terror groups w/ 12,500 members freely operating in N. Ireland. They are so embedded by UK Gov that they receive state funding, high level Government access and effective immunity from investigation & prosecution.
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Enjoyed Luis Enrique going full Ger Loughnane last night
March 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Enjoyed Luis Enrique going full Ger Loughnane last night
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To the vatniks, campists, fascists and self-described "pragmatists" saying "maybe Trump has got a point":
There is one nation and one nation alone that should decide the terms for peace in Ukraine.
Ukraine.
There is one nation and one nation alone that should decide the terms for peace in Ukraine.
Ukraine.
February 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
To the vatniks, campists, fascists and self-described "pragmatists" saying "maybe Trump has got a point":
There is one nation and one nation alone that should decide the terms for peace in Ukraine.
Ukraine.
There is one nation and one nation alone that should decide the terms for peace in Ukraine.
Ukraine.
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Here's something that takes seconds and could have actual positive outcomes.
There is an official 'citizen's petition' system in the EU. There's one open at the moment to ban conversion therapy for LGBT+ people in the EU.
Ireland can be 1 of the 7 nations needed
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
There is an official 'citizen's petition' system in the EU. There's one open at the moment to ban conversion therapy for LGBT+ people in the EU.
Ireland can be 1 of the 7 nations needed
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
February 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Here's something that takes seconds and could have actual positive outcomes.
There is an official 'citizen's petition' system in the EU. There's one open at the moment to ban conversion therapy for LGBT+ people in the EU.
Ireland can be 1 of the 7 nations needed
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
There is an official 'citizen's petition' system in the EU. There's one open at the moment to ban conversion therapy for LGBT+ people in the EU.
Ireland can be 1 of the 7 nations needed
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
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Big Irish Head - BT Young Scientist Awards
The world is not ready for gen z. They are shitposters in real life.
The world is not ready for gen z. They are shitposters in real life.
January 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Big Irish Head - BT Young Scientist Awards
The world is not ready for gen z. They are shitposters in real life.
The world is not ready for gen z. They are shitposters in real life.
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Word of the Day is ‘hunch-weather’ (19th century): weather so cold it makes you hunch your shoulders when you walk outside.
January 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Word of the Day is ‘hunch-weather’ (19th century): weather so cold it makes you hunch your shoulders when you walk outside.
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If you’re in Ireland you can even join online for free (librariesireland.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd...) and then start getting ebooks, audiobooks and newspapers (through the Borrowbox app) and magazines (through Libby) for free!
December 30, 2024 at 9:44 AM
If you’re in Ireland you can even join online for free (librariesireland.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd...) and then start getting ebooks, audiobooks and newspapers (through the Borrowbox app) and magazines (through Libby) for free!
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When we finished at the end of last year we had 1,600 donations and €40,000.
This year we have had less than 500 so far.
Any donation you can give to the work of the DSPCA and @unicefireland.bsky.social's Gaza and Lebanon appeal is truly appreciated.
www.gofundme.com/f/therickosh...
This year we have had less than 500 so far.
Any donation you can give to the work of the DSPCA and @unicefireland.bsky.social's Gaza and Lebanon appeal is truly appreciated.
www.gofundme.com/f/therickosh...
Donate to The Rick O'Shea Book Club Xmas Appeal 2024, organized by Rick O'Shea
The Rick O'Shea Book Club is Ireland's largest book club with over 40,000 membe… Rick O'Shea needs your support for The Rick O'Shea Book Club Xmas Appeal 2024
www.gofundme.com
December 12, 2024 at 1:34 PM
When we finished at the end of last year we had 1,600 donations and €40,000.
This year we have had less than 500 so far.
Any donation you can give to the work of the DSPCA and @unicefireland.bsky.social's Gaza and Lebanon appeal is truly appreciated.
www.gofundme.com/f/therickosh...
This year we have had less than 500 so far.
Any donation you can give to the work of the DSPCA and @unicefireland.bsky.social's Gaza and Lebanon appeal is truly appreciated.
www.gofundme.com/f/therickosh...
Hopeful for Hilary tomorrow. She'll bring a new voice in Clare! #SocialDemocrats #GE24
November 28, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Hopeful for Hilary tomorrow. She'll bring a new voice in Clare! #SocialDemocrats #GE24
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This is one of those videos that you could work on forever, but suddenly it felt very important to make it, so I finally did: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Pn...
Populism, Media Revolutions, and Our Terrible Moment
YouTube video by vlogbrothers
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2024 at 7:59 PM
This is one of those videos that you could work on forever, but suddenly it felt very important to make it, so I finally did: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Pn...