Ann Stapleton BL
@annstapleton.bsky.social
Lawyer and Mum based in Dublin, Ireland.
All posts are my own opinion except reposts which ≠ endorsement
#speirgorm
All posts are my own opinion except reposts which ≠ endorsement
#speirgorm
Pinned
Mood:
The world has changed.
I see it in the water.
I feel it in the Earth.
I smell it in the air.
Much that once was is lost,
For none now live who remember it.
J.R.R. Tolkien
The world has changed.
I see it in the water.
I feel it in the Earth.
I smell it in the air.
Much that once was is lost,
For none now live who remember it.
J.R.R. Tolkien
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The fact that Trump is now calling for a secret meeting between election officials with the FBI from multiple states just solidifies, we are fully tipped over into something that people have not and are unwilling to understand fully
February 6, 2026 at 5:45 AM
The fact that Trump is now calling for a secret meeting between election officials with the FBI from multiple states just solidifies, we are fully tipped over into something that people have not and are unwilling to understand fully
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It could be a while before normal service resumes at Salthill Co Dublin.
Rail services are currently suspended.
Rail services are currently suspended.
February 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
It could be a while before normal service resumes at Salthill Co Dublin.
Rail services are currently suspended.
Rail services are currently suspended.
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MEMPHIS: “Memphis Safe Task Force” (U.S. marshal) caught KICKING A PUPPY 😳 as they arrested a guy for on a drug warrant
“He was harmless. There’s no reason he should’ve done that.”
@GovBillLee this is what we’re paying $1 Million a day for?🤔
Full: wreg.com/news/video-u...
“He was harmless. There’s no reason he should’ve done that.”
@GovBillLee this is what we’re paying $1 Million a day for?🤔
Full: wreg.com/news/video-u...
February 6, 2026 at 3:30 AM
MEMPHIS: “Memphis Safe Task Force” (U.S. marshal) caught KICKING A PUPPY 😳 as they arrested a guy for on a drug warrant
“He was harmless. There’s no reason he should’ve done that.”
@GovBillLee this is what we’re paying $1 Million a day for?🤔
Full: wreg.com/news/video-u...
“He was harmless. There’s no reason he should’ve done that.”
@GovBillLee this is what we’re paying $1 Million a day for?🤔
Full: wreg.com/news/video-u...
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They’re trying to run the Kilmar Abrego Garcia playbook with a five year old boy in a bunny hat because nobody can find peace if they embarrass the Trump administration publicly. Normal people didn’t like it with Garcia and they really aren’t going to like it for Liam.
BREAKING: The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
DHS has requested expedited deportation proceedings against family of Liam Conejo Ramos
The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
www.mprnews.org
February 6, 2026 at 2:51 AM
They’re trying to run the Kilmar Abrego Garcia playbook with a five year old boy in a bunny hat because nobody can find peace if they embarrass the Trump administration publicly. Normal people didn’t like it with Garcia and they really aren’t going to like it for Liam.
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The whole interview is a delight, and at the end he explains the setting of the Shakespeare speech he then performs stunningly - and it's utterly of the moment, about immigrants and those that want to abuse them and "send them back"
Well worth your time
Well worth your time
February 6, 2026 at 2:21 AM
The whole interview is a delight, and at the end he explains the setting of the Shakespeare speech he then performs stunningly - and it's utterly of the moment, about immigrants and those that want to abuse them and "send them back"
Well worth your time
Well worth your time
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WE DID IT!!! Thank you so so so much, from me and the kitties whose lives you've just changed.
And here's your reward... Our newest Merry Moggy, HAMHAM!
And here's your reward... Our newest Merry Moggy, HAMHAM!
February 5, 2026 at 8:52 PM
WE DID IT!!! Thank you so so so much, from me and the kitties whose lives you've just changed.
And here's your reward... Our newest Merry Moggy, HAMHAM!
And here's your reward... Our newest Merry Moggy, HAMHAM!
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If we get to our fundraising goal, I will show you all our newest miracle cat. His name is Hamham, he has two noses, a wobbly head and a hearing deficiency, and he is SO CUTE I COULD SPLODE.
Trust me, you want to see this cat! Donate here:
Trust me, you want to see this cat! Donate here:
Donate to Three beautiful kitties in need of help, organized by Holly's Merry Moggies
Hello from Holly's Merry Moggies , a small rescue for disabled, difficul… Holly's Merry Moggies needs your support for Three beautiful kitties in need of help
www.gofundme.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:54 PM
If we get to our fundraising goal, I will show you all our newest miracle cat. His name is Hamham, he has two noses, a wobbly head and a hearing deficiency, and he is SO CUTE I COULD SPLODE.
Trust me, you want to see this cat! Donate here:
Trust me, you want to see this cat! Donate here:
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On RTE 1 there, Today with David McCullagh, @mcculld.bsky.social asks: "what advice would you give to road users?"
RSA spokesperson: "Very dangerous conditions for drivers." Continues to talk about drivers. Drivers only.
DMC: "any advice for any other road users such as cyclists?"
RSA: "Eh...."
RSA spokesperson: "Very dangerous conditions for drivers." Continues to talk about drivers. Drivers only.
DMC: "any advice for any other road users such as cyclists?"
RSA: "Eh...."
February 5, 2026 at 10:19 AM
On RTE 1 there, Today with David McCullagh, @mcculld.bsky.social asks: "what advice would you give to road users?"
RSA spokesperson: "Very dangerous conditions for drivers." Continues to talk about drivers. Drivers only.
DMC: "any advice for any other road users such as cyclists?"
RSA: "Eh...."
RSA spokesperson: "Very dangerous conditions for drivers." Continues to talk about drivers. Drivers only.
DMC: "any advice for any other road users such as cyclists?"
RSA: "Eh...."
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@micheal-martin.bsky.social
This is what leadership looks like
This is what leadership looks like
February 5, 2026 at 10:18 AM
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
This is what leadership looks like
This is what leadership looks like
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10. My dad's advice for badger attacks.
February 5, 2026 at 9:17 AM
10. My dad's advice for badger attacks.
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Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough. --Franklin D Roosevelt
February 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough. --Franklin D Roosevelt
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President Macron: “In France, we believe in science. Around forty leading researchers have chosen France [since May 5]. Through “France 2030”, we have invested more than €30M to advance health, climate action, artificial intelligence, and fundamental sciences. Science has found its home.”
February 4, 2026 at 9:26 PM
President Macron: “In France, we believe in science. Around forty leading researchers have chosen France [since May 5]. Through “France 2030”, we have invested more than €30M to advance health, climate action, artificial intelligence, and fundamental sciences. Science has found its home.”
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We've all seen this, haven't we?
February 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
We've all seen this, haven't we?
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Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill claimed he was driving at 190km/h because he was eager to facilitate a meeting with the parents of children with profound disabilities.
Last week he voted against providing disabled people with an emergency winter payment of €400.
#spéirgorm 1/3
Last week he voted against providing disabled people with an emergency winter payment of €400.
#spéirgorm 1/3
FF TD detected at 190km/h convicted of dangerous driving
Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill has been convicted of dangerous driving after a court heard he was driving at over 190km/h on a motorway last March.
www.rte.ie
February 4, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill claimed he was driving at 190km/h because he was eager to facilitate a meeting with the parents of children with profound disabilities.
Last week he voted against providing disabled people with an emergency winter payment of €400.
#spéirgorm 1/3
Last week he voted against providing disabled people with an emergency winter payment of €400.
#spéirgorm 1/3
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Honestly bit mad the gardaí haven't raided the Dublin office at this point
February 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Honestly bit mad the gardaí haven't raided the Dublin office at this point
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This is big: France and other European nations are investigating Elon Musk’s X as explained in the post below from the French Foreign Ministry’s rapid response account.
February 4, 2026 at 10:28 AM
This is big: France and other European nations are investigating Elon Musk’s X as explained in the post below from the French Foreign Ministry’s rapid response account.
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Maybe instead of harassing cyclists the government could do something about this kind of thing?
But that'd be harder so no
But that'd be harder so no
Life is cheap in Ireland on our roads and sentences by a court are laughable, especially when an appeal can restore a license this early.
Hit-and-run driver's licence to be restored next year
A man who was disqualified from driving for 20 years when he fatally injured a 14-year-old boy in a hit-and-run has been told his driving licence will be restored in mid-2027.
www.rte.ie
February 4, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Maybe instead of harassing cyclists the government could do something about this kind of thing?
But that'd be harder so no
But that'd be harder so no
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He certainly would
February 3, 2026 at 9:29 PM
He certainly would
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NOT..
A..
SINGLE..
REPUBLICAN..
Let that sink in. Zero humanity remains to be saved.
A..
SINGLE..
REPUBLICAN..
Let that sink in. Zero humanity remains to be saved.
“.. Not a single Republican member of Congress showed up to the public forum .. on the violence inflicted by federal immigration agents, featuring testimony from the brothers of Renee Good ..”
@newrepublic.com
newrepublic.com/post/206100/...
@newrepublic.com
newrepublic.com/post/206100/...
February 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
NOT..
A..
SINGLE..
REPUBLICAN..
Let that sink in. Zero humanity remains to be saved.
A..
SINGLE..
REPUBLICAN..
Let that sink in. Zero humanity remains to be saved.
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The French are taking none of Musk’s bullshit.
February 3, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The French are taking none of Musk’s bullshit.
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I know there's a massive amount going on but the government amending the arbitration act to sign us up to CETA needs serious coverage and the risks of corporate courts need to be spelled out.
February 3, 2026 at 8:06 PM
I know there's a massive amount going on but the government amending the arbitration act to sign us up to CETA needs serious coverage and the risks of corporate courts need to be spelled out.