Brian Gormley D7
@bgormley.bsky.social
Head of Sustainability Education in TU Dublin. Chairperson of Connecting Cabra. Birder, book-lover, #andacyclist. Views expressed are personal.
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SWAN's submission to the draft 6th Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) is out.
The NAP is meant to be a plan to tackle nutrient pollution in Ireland, but it fails in urgency & relies on inadequate measures that won't achieve what is needed to restore our waters.
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The NAP is meant to be a plan to tackle nutrient pollution in Ireland, but it fails in urgency & relies on inadequate measures that won't achieve what is needed to restore our waters.
swanireland.ie/wp-content/u...
November 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
SWAN's submission to the draft 6th Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) is out.
The NAP is meant to be a plan to tackle nutrient pollution in Ireland, but it fails in urgency & relies on inadequate measures that won't achieve what is needed to restore our waters.
swanireland.ie/wp-content/u...
The NAP is meant to be a plan to tackle nutrient pollution in Ireland, but it fails in urgency & relies on inadequate measures that won't achieve what is needed to restore our waters.
swanireland.ie/wp-content/u...
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Have a listen to this great piece on @nearfm.ie about the Local Authorities Water project to reduce flooding in Cabra. Great work by our members Michelle and Stephen, supported by Éanna Gallagher from LAWPro. @swanireland.ie
Northside Today : Connecting Cabra – Near FM – Listen Again
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November 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Have a listen to this great piece on @nearfm.ie about the Local Authorities Water project to reduce flooding in Cabra. Great work by our members Michelle and Stephen, supported by Éanna Gallagher from LAWPro. @swanireland.ie
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📢 Just Transition Commission: Call for Experts
Expert Focus: Applicants must have expertise in rural development.
Deadline to Apply: 12 December
Learn More & Apply: Visit www.gov.ie/JTC/News
Expert Focus: Applicants must have expertise in rural development.
Deadline to Apply: 12 December
Learn More & Apply: Visit www.gov.ie/JTC/News
November 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
📢 Just Transition Commission: Call for Experts
Expert Focus: Applicants must have expertise in rural development.
Deadline to Apply: 12 December
Learn More & Apply: Visit www.gov.ie/JTC/News
Expert Focus: Applicants must have expertise in rural development.
Deadline to Apply: 12 December
Learn More & Apply: Visit www.gov.ie/JTC/News
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I recall the first time I visited London on my own, I came back with a load of Burroughs/ Hubert Selby/ Kerouac (!) books that were still banned in Ireland. Be strange to see Brits smuggling Sally's next book back to Britain...
The lengths the British government will go to please the Israeli government.
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
Sally Rooney books may be pulled from UK, court told
Normal People author Sally Rooney's books may have to be withdrawn from sale and none of her new works published in the UK due to "uncertainty" caused by the ban on Palestine Action, the British High ...
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November 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I recall the first time I visited London on my own, I came back with a load of Burroughs/ Hubert Selby/ Kerouac (!) books that were still banned in Ireland. Be strange to see Brits smuggling Sally's next book back to Britain...
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We’re thrilled to announce the WINNERS of the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards! 📚✨
The very best of Irish literature – congratulations to all the writers, illustrators & publishers!
Discover more: anpostirishbookawards.ie
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
The very best of Irish literature – congratulations to all the writers, illustrators & publishers!
Discover more: anpostirishbookawards.ie
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
We’re thrilled to announce the WINNERS of the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards! 📚✨
The very best of Irish literature – congratulations to all the writers, illustrators & publishers!
Discover more: anpostirishbookawards.ie
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
The very best of Irish literature – congratulations to all the writers, illustrators & publishers!
Discover more: anpostirishbookawards.ie
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
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BREAKING 🚨: The government has just announced that they are ending new oil and gas exploration in the UK and have started a plan for workers and communities to transition away from fossil fuels.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
BREAKING 🚨: The government has just announced that they are ending new oil and gas exploration in the UK and have started a plan for workers and communities to transition away from fossil fuels.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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December 17th meet at Bohs 🏃
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
December 17th meet at Bohs 🏃
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"My dog's learning to speak a foreign language."
"Español?"
"No, he's a labrador."
"Español?"
"No, he's a labrador."
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"My dog's learning to speak a foreign language."
"Español?"
"No, he's a labrador."
"Español?"
"No, he's a labrador."
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Cover Reveal!
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
November 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Cover Reveal!
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
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Four months after it was promised, we finally have the government's transport investment plan between now and 2030. It's bad. Roads are in, public transport is out. A lot of public transport projects being put on the long-finger to make funding available for new roads.
November 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Four months after it was promised, we finally have the government's transport investment plan between now and 2030. It's bad. Roads are in, public transport is out. A lot of public transport projects being put on the long-finger to make funding available for new roads.
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The LUAS Red Line was thrown into chaos at rush hour this evening due to an incident at St James's. In order to find out what was going on with the service, the LUAS expected thousands of affected passengers to check their X account. It's ridiculous, enraging, and at this stage totally unacceptable
I posted on X for the first time In ages. Immediately deleted the post. Holy Christ. It’s bad bad. Like sticking your head in a wasps nest
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The LUAS Red Line was thrown into chaos at rush hour this evening due to an incident at St James's. In order to find out what was going on with the service, the LUAS expected thousands of affected passengers to check their X account. It's ridiculous, enraging, and at this stage totally unacceptable
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Dublin book launch of 'From the Bog to the Cloud' this Wednesday in @ConnollyBooks. See you there!
November 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Dublin book launch of 'From the Bog to the Cloud' this Wednesday in @ConnollyBooks. See you there!
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Step back from the hustle and bustle of Christmas prep and celebrate the magic of the season at our free festive family day at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Sunday 30th November.
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Step back from the hustle and bustle of Christmas prep and celebrate the magic of the season at our free festive family day at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Sunday 30th November.
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
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why has the term Big Irish Head become so ubiquitous when 'Gael Skull' was right there all along
November 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
why has the term Big Irish Head become so ubiquitous when 'Gael Skull' was right there all along
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Dairy plant suspends production after further pollution incident in Cork river
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Dairy plant suspends production after further pollution incident in Cork river
Repeated problems at North Cork Creameries came to light during investigation into Blackwater fish kill
www.irishtimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Dairy plant suspends production after further pollution incident in Cork river
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Great to see some strong EPA enforcement against North Cork Creameries for continuing to breach their licence.
They're not allowed to discharge again until the EPA are satisfied they'll be compliant with their licence, which, given their track record, won't be easy
thecurrency.news/articles/208...
They're not allowed to discharge again until the EPA are satisfied they'll be compliant with their licence, which, given their track record, won't be easy
thecurrency.news/articles/208...
North Cork Creameries temporarily halts production after EPA wasterwater order - The Currency
North Cork Creameries has temporarily ceased production at its major dairy facility in Kanturk after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice to suspend all discharges from its wastew...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Great to see some strong EPA enforcement against North Cork Creameries for continuing to breach their licence.
They're not allowed to discharge again until the EPA are satisfied they'll be compliant with their licence, which, given their track record, won't be easy
thecurrency.news/articles/208...
They're not allowed to discharge again until the EPA are satisfied they'll be compliant with their licence, which, given their track record, won't be easy
thecurrency.news/articles/208...
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Dear Bluesky,
www.thenerve.news is still tiny. We launched it with no dirty money (no money at all, lol!). But we're proving what's possible with a small expert team & no billionaire owners.
We knew the UK press wouldn't understand or properly cover this story, so we did. Thank you for the support!
www.thenerve.news is still tiny. We launched it with no dirty money (no money at all, lol!). But we're proving what's possible with a small expert team & no billionaire owners.
We knew the UK press wouldn't understand or properly cover this story, so we did. Thank you for the support!
This is the Observer's coverage of the Reform Russian Spie Scandal... 600 words on page 22 of the printed newspaper.
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
More MEPs investigated in Russian bribe probe | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Dear Bluesky,
www.thenerve.news is still tiny. We launched it with no dirty money (no money at all, lol!). But we're proving what's possible with a small expert team & no billionaire owners.
We knew the UK press wouldn't understand or properly cover this story, so we did. Thank you for the support!
www.thenerve.news is still tiny. We launched it with no dirty money (no money at all, lol!). But we're proving what's possible with a small expert team & no billionaire owners.
We knew the UK press wouldn't understand or properly cover this story, so we did. Thank you for the support!
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The most on-the-money statement you’ll read today.
November 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The most on-the-money statement you’ll read today.
Very sorry to hear that the good people in @brookwoodpottery.com in Fairview had their shop burgled and vandalized last night. It’s difficult running a small business in Ireland so throw them a bit of love #SpeirGorm !
November 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Very sorry to hear that the good people in @brookwoodpottery.com in Fairview had their shop burgled and vandalized last night. It’s difficult running a small business in Ireland so throw them a bit of love #SpeirGorm !
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Good news from the G20 in South Africa. You might dismiss climate concerns on a chilly November day, but heat records are being broken this week in Japan, Australia and Central America, and 90 are dead in Vietnam floods. g20.org/wp-content/u...
November 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Good news from the G20 in South Africa. You might dismiss climate concerns on a chilly November day, but heat records are being broken this week in Japan, Australia and Central America, and 90 are dead in Vietnam floods. g20.org/wp-content/u...
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My Bloody Valentine
November 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
My Bloody Valentine
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My Bloody Valentine. Just speechless.
November 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
My Bloody Valentine. Just speechless.
