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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · 5d

From marking 10 years of the Paris Climate agreement yesterday to learning the history of DIAS at Dunsink Observatory tonight for Dublin History Week. Back to the allotment in the morning for me!

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · 5d

If you’re talking about Irish duck then a possible answer could be the returns from feather by-products goes towards higher production cost. Otherwise I’m not sure!

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · 5d

Absolutely I agree. Food ends up at the bottom of the list and gets squeezed because it’s paid from “disposable” income. I’m not disputing food inflation at all. 😉

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · 5d

Just because the rate of food inflation has eased, doesn't mean it's negative inflation. It's still increasing, albeit at a slower rate. Sigh. The CSO CPI figures today are not good news for those struggling with the cost of food at the moment. #costofliving

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Deirdre O'Shaughnessy @deshocks.bsky.social · 21d

"Pregnant women and mothers already beat themselves up endlessly about how their children turn out; this is what makes the latest damaging comment from Donald Trump, connecting paracetamol during pregnancy to autism, so reprehensible."

www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Suzanne Crowe: Trump linking paracetamol with autism is misinformation at its most horrible

Shaming of mothers and their actions before, during or after childbirth is as old as time and is profoundly misogynistic

www.irishexaminer.com

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Mar 29

My research on the increase in grocery prices of budget food, North & South, of the border takes up all of Page 8 of @irishexaminer.bsky.social today. I think it really displays why we are all struggling with the cost of groceries at the moment. www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...

Grocery prices soar: Is it still cheaper to shop in Northern Ireland?

Once a bargain-hunting hotspot, Northern Ireland is no longer a cheaper alternative for Irish grocery shoppers as prices soar

www.irishexaminer.com

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Brian Klaas @brianklaas.bsky.social · Mar 17

I’ve temporarily taken the paywall off this article, in the hopes that it can raise awareness about how to push back effectively against Trump—and also how to understand the world we’re heading toward: competitive authoritarianism.

Brian Klaas @brianklaas.bsky.social · Mar 6

I wrote about how Trump is destroying American democracy, along with eight crucial lessons about how to counteract it, drawing on my 14 years of studying brave pro-democracy opposition movements in authoritarian regimes across the globe. We’re in serious trouble, but there’s still hope.

Is American democracy doomed?

How to understand the concept of "competitive authoritarianism" and why it's crucial to push back now to avoid it.

www.forkingpaths.co

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Mar 4

After seeing the best offer for 100g Easter eggs was 3-for-4 & with @deshocks.bsky.social annual chats about packaging, I’m going to make a conscious choice this year. Book tokens for the niblings it is instead. Brain food feels more appropriate lately!

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Hannah Daly @hannahdaly.ie · Mar 4

“A colossal missed opportunity” - a clear message in a new report from from Ireland’s fiscal and climate advisory councils.

Instead of taking action to cut emissions (making energy cleaner & more secure, & diversifying farming) we face €26 billion in compliance costs to meet EU targets

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Mar 4

I asked a local window glazer would he consider repair. I gave him the window sizes and manufacturer. He had a replacement hinges with him when he visited. He suggested replacing the seals in a few years time. I think I’ll take him up on that to prolong their usefulness.

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Mar 3

BER is not always an effective measure of sustainability. My house is rated B1. It would be A-rated with newer windows. I just don’t believe it’s sustainable to get rid of perfectly grand windows. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Mar 3

I got a quote to upgrade my (double glazed) windows. Only €14,000 😱
My windows still work but are a bit drafty. So instead I paid €150 to have my hinges checked and replaced if necessary. Job done. No more drafts. I saved a lot.
TLDR: the best product is the one you have that works. Repairing rocks

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Jan 20

I ordered a family meal kit and was given 2 small spuds for a family of 4. I kid you not. I thought it was a joke, mailed them and they were clear they thought that was the correct portion size. Very little info on where their ingredients came from too.

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Jan 20

Of course they announced they were going to close the location where the staff did a sit in. www.bbc.com/news/article...

HelloFresh plans to close Nuneaton site with 900 jobs at risk

The food delivery company is proposing to close its Nuneaton factory.

www.bbc.com

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Jan 20

Investigated for child labor in the US...
abcnews.go.com/US/labor-dep...

Labor Department investigating migrant child labor claims at HelloFresh

The Labor Department is investigating HelloFresh over allegations that migrant children were working at its cooking and packaging facility in Illinois.

abcnews.go.com

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Jan 20

For anybody wondering... from the BBC!
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Staff hold protest over 'unfair HelloFresh sackings'

Community Trade Union says 79 workers who spoke out against "dire working conditions" were fired.

www.bbc.com

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Jan 20

In knots laughing at a certain influencer advertising a well-known meal kit box without even showing the food. Don't waste your money folks. I have reviewed it in the past (paid for myself) and it was horrendous. Not to mention the workers rights issues (transpired after my review). #GoodbyeFresh

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Dec 25

Shakes & ladders? Shinecraft?
Draughty?

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Dec 21

There is a shortage. Out of stock in lots of shops but can be found in Dealz!

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Dec 16

Completely agree - imagine if you were mobility impaired and relying on public transport too. The zoo would be pretty much out of bounds.

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Dec 14

Feasting with the family at Christmas on a budget. In @irishexaminer.bsky.social Magazine today. Many thanks @higginsbutchers.bsky.social for the interview! www.irishexaminer.com/food/arid-41...

Caitríona Redmond: My Christmas feast shopping list for a family of four for under €100

We sent our thrifty food writer to Dunnes Stores, Supervalu, Tesco, Aldi, and Lidl, tasking her with finding a delicious feast to feed a family of four for less than €100. Here’s her shopping list...

www.irishexaminer.com

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Dec 12

If you know. You know.

An image of the top of a milk carton dated 24 December

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Rick O'Shea @rickoshea.bsky.social · Dec 11

Day two of being sick but we have made it over €15,000.

5 grand to target, 13 days left.

All shares help hugely. Not as much as donations, but still...

Rick O'Shea @rickoshea.bsky.social · Dec 10

Day off sick means I haven't been keeping an eye on the Xmas Appeal.

😕

We are just shy of 15 grand.

Little nudge?

www.gofundme.com/f/therickosh...

#SpeirGorm #Ireland #Booksky

Donate to The Rick O'Shea Book Club Xmas Appeal 2024, organized by Rick O'Shea

The Rick O'Shea Book Club is Ireland's largest book club with over 40,000 membe… Rick O'Shea needs your support for The Rick O'Shea Book Club Xmas Appeal 2024

www.gofundme.com

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Dec 8

The calm after Storm Darragh

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Caitríona Redmond @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social · Dec 6

There is something in my eye. Wow, just wow. Ahead of his 99th Birthday, Dick Van Dyke with Chris Martin.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4Ol...

Coldplay - ALL MY LOVE (Official Video) (Directors' Cut)

YouTube video by Coldplay

www.youtube.com

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