@roothflud.bsky.social
Irish, pagan, disabled activist, socialist
As an omnivore, this continues to be the most ridiculous thing. Obviously this sector doesn't have any real issues if they are wasting resources and time on this silliness. Maybe these resources could go to addressing things like pollution caused by this sector or literally anything of any value.
EU countries and lawmakers will meet today to decide whether to give plant-based "sausages" and veggie "burgers" the chop, amid a push to restrict such labels to meat products
jrnl.ie/6898881
jrnl.ie/6898881
EU to decide whether veggie ‘burgers’ face a possible rebrand
EU countries are set to clash over whether terms like “burger” and “sausage” should be reserved for real meat, or stay open to plant-based food.
jrnl.ie
December 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
As an omnivore, this continues to be the most ridiculous thing. Obviously this sector doesn't have any real issues if they are wasting resources and time on this silliness. Maybe these resources could go to addressing things like pollution caused by this sector or literally anything of any value.
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If you have an illegal holiday home in Switzerland you will be fined €10k, your property sealed and a tenant will be found for the home.
In Ireland there is nothing stopping you buying an existing home and leaving it empty for as long as you want
#DerelictIreland #EveryoneShouldHaveAHome #Speirgorm
In Ireland there is nothing stopping you buying an existing home and leaving it empty for as long as you want
#DerelictIreland #EveryoneShouldHaveAHome #Speirgorm
Swiss made moves on that front too some years ago we-net.ch/en/the-secon...
The second homes initiative
When it comes to selling a property, there are a variety of reasons why homeowners decide to do so. From financial...
we-net.ch
November 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
If you have an illegal holiday home in Switzerland you will be fined €10k, your property sealed and a tenant will be found for the home.
In Ireland there is nothing stopping you buying an existing home and leaving it empty for as long as you want
#DerelictIreland #EveryoneShouldHaveAHome #Speirgorm
In Ireland there is nothing stopping you buying an existing home and leaving it empty for as long as you want
#DerelictIreland #EveryoneShouldHaveAHome #Speirgorm
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Today, I saw a driver overtake a stopped bus and plough through a pedestrian crossing. He beeped three times as he sped though. The beeping was to warn people because, as he had overtaken a bus, he had zero visibility of who was about to step out onto the crossing.
But sure, more hi-vis, everyone
But sure, more hi-vis, everyone
👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Today, I saw a driver overtake a stopped bus and plough through a pedestrian crossing. He beeped three times as he sped though. The beeping was to warn people because, as he had overtaken a bus, he had zero visibility of who was about to step out onto the crossing.
But sure, more hi-vis, everyone
But sure, more hi-vis, everyone
What it is that makes us "vulnerable: exactly? Maybe we could focus on that.
👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
What it is that makes us "vulnerable: exactly? Maybe we could focus on that.
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I do not care if a state construction company will take many years to come to fruition. We are in this position because decisions are made in terms of 5 year electoral cycles. We need to start solving the housing crises our kids will be facing 15/20/30 years from now. #spéirgorm
🗣️ "We need a state construction company," says People Before Profit–Solidarity TD Richard Boyd Barrett.
"How many years would it take to set that up?" asks guest host Fionnán Sheahan.
#TonightVMTV
"How many years would it take to set that up?" asks guest host Fionnán Sheahan.
#TonightVMTV
November 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I do not care if a state construction company will take many years to come to fruition. We are in this position because decisions are made in terms of 5 year electoral cycles. We need to start solving the housing crises our kids will be facing 15/20/30 years from now. #spéirgorm
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The thing about Mamdani is that he’s a talented politician but not otherworldly or one in a billion, he’s just a competent guy with popular ideas who ran against an entitled piece of shit and to me it’s a lot more optimistic to imagine 1000 campaigns like his than to view him as a unique phenomenon
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The thing about Mamdani is that he’s a talented politician but not otherworldly or one in a billion, he’s just a competent guy with popular ideas who ran against an entitled piece of shit and to me it’s a lot more optimistic to imagine 1000 campaigns like his than to view him as a unique phenomenon
Been trying to limit socials to get more work done, but had to pop on to enjoy all the joy around the inauguration of our new Uachtarán :) What a great speech! and loved seeing her say it in front of all the gov parties lol! We did good, we picked the right person for the job! #spéirghorm
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Been trying to limit socials to get more work done, but had to pop on to enjoy all the joy around the inauguration of our new Uachtarán :) What a great speech! and loved seeing her say it in front of all the gov parties lol! We did good, we picked the right person for the job! #spéirghorm
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Radicalised people burned out an IPAS centre last night. We don't even have the comfort of pretending the rhetoric that radicalised them came exclusively from powerless far-right trolls. It has been echoed by our Taoiseach, our Tánaiste, and our Minister for Justice. #spéirgorm
November 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Radicalised people burned out an IPAS centre last night. We don't even have the comfort of pretending the rhetoric that radicalised them came exclusively from powerless far-right trolls. It has been echoed by our Taoiseach, our Tánaiste, and our Minister for Justice. #spéirgorm
Bairín Breac for bricfeasta it is! 😁
October 31, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Bairín Breac for bricfeasta it is! 😁
I saw english people online defending basically antisocial or upsetting behaviours as part of THEIR halloween TRADITIONS and Im pretty sure my brain has overloaded with trying to process the multiple levels of postcolonial fucked-upness going on there.
October 31, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I saw english people online defending basically antisocial or upsetting behaviours as part of THEIR halloween TRADITIONS and Im pretty sure my brain has overloaded with trying to process the multiple levels of postcolonial fucked-upness going on there.
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Not a hope. The haves have all the power.
What irks me so much is that homeless figures exclude everyone over 18 living with their parents.
These are people lucky enough to have another option, but they can't afford to rent or buy.
It's emergency accommodation by another name.
What irks me so much is that homeless figures exclude everyone over 18 living with their parents.
These are people lucky enough to have another option, but they can't afford to rent or buy.
It's emergency accommodation by another name.
October 30, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Not a hope. The haves have all the power.
What irks me so much is that homeless figures exclude everyone over 18 living with their parents.
These are people lucky enough to have another option, but they can't afford to rent or buy.
It's emergency accommodation by another name.
What irks me so much is that homeless figures exclude everyone over 18 living with their parents.
These are people lucky enough to have another option, but they can't afford to rent or buy.
It's emergency accommodation by another name.
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“RTÉ receives formal complaint over ‘exclusion’ of #climate issues from presidential debates
No candidate was invited to articulate views or priorities on climate change, biodiversity or environmental leadership.”
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
No candidate was invited to articulate views or priorities on climate change, biodiversity or environmental leadership.”
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
RTÉ receives formal complaint over ‘exclusion’ of climate issues from presidential debates
Letter signed by academics, NGOs and medics alleges breach of public service obligations
www.irishtimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
“RTÉ receives formal complaint over ‘exclusion’ of #climate issues from presidential debates
No candidate was invited to articulate views or priorities on climate change, biodiversity or environmental leadership.”
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
No candidate was invited to articulate views or priorities on climate change, biodiversity or environmental leadership.”
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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No longer the 'fillet of cheddar' 🧀 made on-site.
Instead an energy-sucking, #DATA CENTRE. Local people horrified.
“It’s just completely & utterly flabbergasting how they think the data centre is appropriate in a small village..."
#spéirghorm #Eco #Kilmeaden
www.thejournal.ie/kilmeaden-wi...
Instead an energy-sucking, #DATA CENTRE. Local people horrified.
“It’s just completely & utterly flabbergasting how they think the data centre is appropriate in a small village..."
#spéirghorm #Eco #Kilmeaden
www.thejournal.ie/kilmeaden-wi...
Kilmeaden will ‘no longer be a village’ if planned multi-billion-euro data centre goes ahead
More than 300 people have objected to the proposed data centre, citing traffic, aesthetic and environmental concerns.
www.thejournal.ie
October 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
No longer the 'fillet of cheddar' 🧀 made on-site.
Instead an energy-sucking, #DATA CENTRE. Local people horrified.
“It’s just completely & utterly flabbergasting how they think the data centre is appropriate in a small village..."
#spéirghorm #Eco #Kilmeaden
www.thejournal.ie/kilmeaden-wi...
Instead an energy-sucking, #DATA CENTRE. Local people horrified.
“It’s just completely & utterly flabbergasting how they think the data centre is appropriate in a small village..."
#spéirghorm #Eco #Kilmeaden
www.thejournal.ie/kilmeaden-wi...
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Now the Áras campaign is over, we cant afford to forget the Garda vetting story. We still don't have assurances that this information wasn't leaked by An Garda Síochána to harm someone. This is a criminal offence. AGS have form here and must be prevented from returning to those practices #spéirgorm
October 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Now the Áras campaign is over, we cant afford to forget the Garda vetting story. We still don't have assurances that this information wasn't leaked by An Garda Síochána to harm someone. This is a criminal offence. AGS have form here and must be prevented from returning to those practices #spéirgorm
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This was highlighted in 2016 by the ICJDN, In their 2019 Report referenced in the article below as well as in their address to the Oireachtas Committee in 2022
See tinyurl.com/35rx2z7e
#Speirgorm #Disability
@irishexaminer.bsky.social @deshocks.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30...
See tinyurl.com/35rx2z7e
#Speirgorm #Disability
@irishexaminer.bsky.social @deshocks.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30...
October 30, 2025 at 2:43 AM
This was highlighted in 2016 by the ICJDN, In their 2019 Report referenced in the article below as well as in their address to the Oireachtas Committee in 2022
See tinyurl.com/35rx2z7e
#Speirgorm #Disability
@irishexaminer.bsky.social @deshocks.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30...
See tinyurl.com/35rx2z7e
#Speirgorm #Disability
@irishexaminer.bsky.social @deshocks.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30...
I dont think ff/fg are simply looking for racist votes, I think the gov parties want to us talking about immigration because divisive far right talking points suits them rather then housing etc and they can pull the more out of touch/careerist sf tds right which undermines left unity. #spéirghorm
October 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
I dont think ff/fg are simply looking for racist votes, I think the gov parties want to us talking about immigration because divisive far right talking points suits them rather then housing etc and they can pull the more out of touch/careerist sf tds right which undermines left unity. #spéirghorm
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We've known the dangers of reality TV ever since Nancy Campbell-Panitz was beaten to death by her ex on the night they appeared on the Jerry Springer show. 38 people have taken their own lives after taking part in reality TV. Tricking people into taking part is not OK. the-beacon.ie/2025/10/27/l...
Lies, damned lies and reality TV – The Beacon
Izzy Kamikaze discovered first hand that the media continues to fail minorities and instead prefers entertainment over justice.
the-beacon.ie
October 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We've known the dangers of reality TV ever since Nancy Campbell-Panitz was beaten to death by her ex on the night they appeared on the Jerry Springer show. 38 people have taken their own lives after taking part in reality TV. Tricking people into taking part is not OK. the-beacon.ie/2025/10/27/l...
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In my lifetime of 54 years, I have never, ever had an Irish government that represents my views. Not once.
Less than a quarter of the electorate voted for the parties of our Taoiseach/Tánaiste combi, but I haven't seen endless attempts to analyze the deepest desires of the other 75% of the electorate and how the system could be improved to better represent them.
October 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM
In my lifetime of 54 years, I have never, ever had an Irish government that represents my views. Not once.
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When given the choice between focusing on a historic, record-breaking, victory for a unity candidate or covering an increase in the number of people spoiling their votes, nobody is surprised as to which option establishment media chose. #spéirgorm
October 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
When given the choice between focusing on a historic, record-breaking, victory for a unity candidate or covering an increase in the number of people spoiling their votes, nobody is surprised as to which option establishment media chose. #spéirgorm
Spent this morning tallying, this afternoon running around with the siblings getting stuff for dads birthday, only sitting down now with a cuppa to process what was clear from the first box we tallied, that Catherine Connolly is going to be our next Uachtarán na hÉireann!! 💚 #spéirghorm
October 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Spent this morning tallying, this afternoon running around with the siblings getting stuff for dads birthday, only sitting down now with a cuppa to process what was clear from the first box we tallied, that Catherine Connolly is going to be our next Uachtarán na hÉireann!! 💚 #spéirghorm
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Catherine's victory shows how we might finally defeat the FFG stranglehold. When a broad left unite for a common purpose the majority of the voting public will support them.
I'd love to see this Left Coalition continuing beyond this Presidential election.
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
I'd love to see this Left Coalition continuing beyond this Presidential election.
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
October 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Catherine's victory shows how we might finally defeat the FFG stranglehold. When a broad left unite for a common purpose the majority of the voting public will support them.
I'd love to see this Left Coalition continuing beyond this Presidential election.
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
I'd love to see this Left Coalition continuing beyond this Presidential election.
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
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🔔 Four hours to go until the polls close! 🔔
There has never been a more important time to elect a President who will be independent and represent Ireland with pride, courage and integrity.
Vote Catherine Connolly Number 1 TODAY, Oct. 24th.
Polls open ‘til 10pm.
#spéirghorm #Áras25 #Ireland
There has never been a more important time to elect a President who will be independent and represent Ireland with pride, courage and integrity.
Vote Catherine Connolly Number 1 TODAY, Oct. 24th.
Polls open ‘til 10pm.
#spéirghorm #Áras25 #Ireland
October 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🔔 Four hours to go until the polls close! 🔔
There has never been a more important time to elect a President who will be independent and represent Ireland with pride, courage and integrity.
Vote Catherine Connolly Number 1 TODAY, Oct. 24th.
Polls open ‘til 10pm.
#spéirghorm #Áras25 #Ireland
There has never been a more important time to elect a President who will be independent and represent Ireland with pride, courage and integrity.
Vote Catherine Connolly Number 1 TODAY, Oct. 24th.
Polls open ‘til 10pm.
#spéirghorm #Áras25 #Ireland
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[2] Here’s the choice today
▪️animal cruelty v welfare
▪️Ableism v advocate
▪️anti-LGBTQ v ally
▪️smear v decency
▪️anti-ppl with disabilities [PWD] v fighter for PWD
▪️sealing of Mum & Baby home records v advocate for survivors
▪️ignorance of Irish language v enthusiast
▪️plamás v Irish unification
▪️animal cruelty v welfare
▪️Ableism v advocate
▪️anti-LGBTQ v ally
▪️smear v decency
▪️anti-ppl with disabilities [PWD] v fighter for PWD
▪️sealing of Mum & Baby home records v advocate for survivors
▪️ignorance of Irish language v enthusiast
▪️plamás v Irish unification
October 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
[2] Here’s the choice today
▪️animal cruelty v welfare
▪️Ableism v advocate
▪️anti-LGBTQ v ally
▪️smear v decency
▪️anti-ppl with disabilities [PWD] v fighter for PWD
▪️sealing of Mum & Baby home records v advocate for survivors
▪️ignorance of Irish language v enthusiast
▪️plamás v Irish unification
▪️animal cruelty v welfare
▪️Ableism v advocate
▪️anti-LGBTQ v ally
▪️smear v decency
▪️anti-ppl with disabilities [PWD] v fighter for PWD
▪️sealing of Mum & Baby home records v advocate for survivors
▪️ignorance of Irish language v enthusiast
▪️plamás v Irish unification
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11 votes in the bag here for #catherineconnolly #PresidentConnolly #Connolly4Aras #Aras25 🗳️
Get out & Vote, Vote, Vote #1 #connolly4president
#speirgorm
Get out & Vote, Vote, Vote #1 #connolly4president
#speirgorm
October 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
11 votes in the bag here for #catherineconnolly #PresidentConnolly #Connolly4Aras #Aras25 🗳️
Get out & Vote, Vote, Vote #1 #connolly4president
#speirgorm
Get out & Vote, Vote, Vote #1 #connolly4president
#speirgorm
Reporting in to say Ive done my civic duty! Turnout is reportedly low so if you can help encourage out the vote in your own network please do! #áras25 #Connollyforpresident #Spéirghorm
October 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Reporting in to say Ive done my civic duty! Turnout is reportedly low so if you can help encourage out the vote in your own network please do! #áras25 #Connollyforpresident #Spéirghorm