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

There's money in #DerelictIreland
Almost 2 million for 4 homes left abandoned for years
Let's hope they are back in use soon
They were featured in @nytimes.com with me & @judesherry.bsky.social & campaign in 2024

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 13h

Another step forward #DerelictIreland

Piece by Amy Campbell, The Echo

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Jude Sherry @judesherry.bsky.social · 18h

Theres no borders in #DerelictIreland
Only collapsing buildings
People are being forced out of their homes while the wealthy can hoard dangerous assets

DerryJournal @derryjournal.com · 19h

Derry street still closed after partial collapse of wall at weekend

Pump Street in Derry city centre remains closed after part of a wall collapsed in the wake of Storm Amy.

www.derryjournal.com

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

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 · 10d

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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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 19h

& 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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Teresa Collins @queen-crafty.bsky.social · 18h

#DerelictIreland

North and South of the border.

DerryJournal @derryjournal.com · 19h

Derry street still closed after partial collapse of wall at weekend

Pump Street in Derry city centre remains closed after part of a wall collapsed in the wake of Storm Amy.

www.derryjournal.com

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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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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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Sarah Clancy @sarahmaintains.bsky.social · 2d

My sincere thanks to everyone who has supported the Global Sumud Flotilla. I'm home safe & will be followed by the other Irish people today. I'm just catching up and have much more to share but for now I am so so grateful for everyone's attempts to free us. Remember that Gaza is the story not us.

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Jackie Morris @jackiemo.bsky.social · 2d

Answers please!

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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Orla Hegarty @orla-hegarty.bsky.social · 2d

“VAT on new apartment sales to be cut to 9% from 13.5% at cost of €250 million”

So €250million is about €19,000 less VAT on about 13,000 apartments (just 3% of urban sales price) which will most likely be absorbed by developers as another sweetener, not passed on
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Budget 2026: State’s basic income scheme for artists made permanent

Negotiations down to the wire, with five big-spending departments yet to agree their budget allocations

www.irishtimes.com

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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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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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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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Denise Murray/Donnacha Ní Mhuireadhaigh @mousketeer.bsky.social · 2d

The Irish participants in the #SamudFlotilla are on their way home.

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Teresa Collins @queen-crafty.bsky.social · 3d

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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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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Jude Sherry @judesherry.bsky.social · 3d

We already have the laws
We need the laws enforced
#DerelictIreland

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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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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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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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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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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 · 4d

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Meryl Streek, Frank O'Connor, ffud art
Raise the roof housing protest June 2025
Photo: Jude Sherry

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