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Gráinne Blair

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Memory keeper. Networker. Historian. ABI &PTSD #DisabilityMatters #MakeNMHOurs @RepealRathdown ♿️ @DADACampaign #Magdalen #SalvationArmy &much more #Resistance ☘️

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Gráinne Blair @grainneblair.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 21h

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Bryan Edward Stone (שָׁלוֹם) @bestonetx.bsky.social · 21h

How AI saves time and increases productivity.

Kate Clancy @kateclancy.bsky.social · 1d

I am being asked to tell my department which pieces of lab equipment should be supported with backup power because they expect rolling blackouts and brownouts in 2026 due to increased energy demands from AI. In case you're wondering how my day is going.

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LLLwry @lglly.bsky.social · Jul 4

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Gina @perilinpink.bsky.social · 1d

The only Christopher Columbus I choose to celebrate today

Director of Home Alone, Christopher Columbus, posing with Macaulay Culkin

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Gráinne Blair @grainneblair.bsky.social · 22h

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

Catherine discussing the themes she wants to focus on through her presidency, among them carers, community, climate and a united Ireland.

She will work to shape a new, united Republic where all our people are valued.

Your vote is your voice. Vótáil Catherine Connolly #1

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Ruth Joffre @ruthjoffre.bsky.social · 1d

today and every day

An indigenous woman holding up the finger and saying, “Fuck Christopher Columbus”

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Denise Murray/Donnacha Ní Mhuireadhaigh @mousketeer.bsky.social · 1d

Concern over 'incidents' during ‘Star Wars’ filming on Skellig Michael

Ecologically significant moments during filming on the Unesco World Heritage site were played down, according to expert guide

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Philip Dunlop @mojonaut.bsky.social · 1d

A hundred times this.

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Dave Mathieson @tinydbass.bsky.social · 1d

It would be like, because FG make the most of their fiscal responsibility "brand", not bothering to ask any other party about how they plan to pay for their program on the grounds that this is FG's "special thing".

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Dave Mathieson @tinydbass.bsky.social · 1d

I think the same applies to SF as well. This is largely a media failing IMO - "green stuff" is mostly the concern of parties with "Green" in the name and it just doesn't apply to the others.

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Dave Mathieson @tinydbass.bsky.social · 1d

It comes from the worldview that politics is all about personalities (and associated shenanigans and gossip). So if there are no Greens in government, climate isn't as important anymore, right?

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Dave Mathieson @tinydbass.bsky.social · 1d

It's funny how even a Green Party person seems to be operating under the idea that lack of environmental action is just "priced in" to everybody in FG/FF and therefore you don't ever need to ask them about it.

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Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 1d

These incidents are just some of the failings that resulted from a Minister being charged with protecting our natural heritage, but prioritising financial interests served by cutting regulations. How anyone could claim to be a Green while supporting this person's record is beyond me. #Spéirgorm 6/6

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Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 1d

She facilitated two weeks of filming on Skellig Michael for the Star Wars movies, during the height of the breeding season for the resident seabirds, despite objections from An Taisce and other environmental groups. Chicks from vulnerable species were blown into the sea by helicopter #spéirgorm 5/n

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Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 1d

She consistently opposed bans to Hare coursing and the protected species went extinct on North Bull Island UNESCO Biosphere Reserve under her watch.
#Spéirgorm 4/n

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Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 1d

Unsurprisingly, wildfire incidents skyrocketed under her watch, including a 700% increase in Kerry in the first quarter of 2015 relative to the same period in 14. These fires also occurred in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas www.thejournal.ie/gorse-fires-... #Spéirgorm 3/n

Minister accused of being 'clueless' over wildfires

The Irish Wildlife Trust is not impressed with Heather Humphreys.

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Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 1d

These changes were opposed by groups such as An Taisce, Birdwatch Ireland, The Irish Wildlife Trust, Hedge Laying Association of Ireland, and The Herpetological Society of Ireland. She proceeded with the bill despite the public consultation being largely against the changes. #Spéirgorm 2/n

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Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 1d

Let's explore the Green credentials of Heather Humphreys - The woman former GP member Brian Leddin thinks should be president.
She advocated for an increased burn period during her time as Minister for Heritage, as well as prolonging the period during which hedgerows could be cut. #Spéirgorm 1/n

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Rónán Hession @ronanhession.bsky.social · 5d

First interview with Krasznahorkai after winning the Nobel.

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First reactions | László Krasznahorkai, Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 | Telephone interview

YouTube video by Nobel Prize

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 7d

#WarRavagedPortland

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 7d

"Unpaid carers are predominantly women, which might go some way to explaining why their contributions are ignored." Catherine Connolly speaking out following yesterday's budget on the continuation of the means test for carers, and the unfulfilled promise of a cost of disability payment.

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WWN @waterfordwhispers.bsky.social · 27d

US & UK Sign 'Fading Empires Making Each Other Feel Better' Trade Deal https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/09/18/us-uk-sign-fading-empires-making-each-other-feel-better-trade-deal/

US & UK Sign ‘Fading Empires Making Each Other Feel Better’ Trade Deal

IN A DEAL that allowed the leaders of two fading empires fumbling their way toward irrelevancy to pose for very important pictures and make grand claims about their respective might, Donald Trump and Keir Starmer …

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