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Roisin Markham @creativedynamix.bsky.social · 3h

might be good to fill out the submission and have your say if you have nt already

as I’ve said I’m sharing it to broaden the response base because that’s how democracy works

I’m not working on it and am not linked to anyone who is

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Roisin Markham @creativedynamix.bsky.social · 5h

we have a mental health crisis in this county #speirgorm if you feel strongly about child and adolescent mental health services

please use your public voice and complete this survey

I am not working on it
just think it’s a critical wellbeing ask

easy-feedback.de/s/2035250/8N...

Development of National Standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services – Scoping Consultation

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Roisin Markham @creativedynamix.bsky.social · 5h

this is also the bluesky equivalent of vendor machine art

#blueskyart #vendingmachine #minigallery

Roisin Markham @creativedynamix.bsky.social · 9h

thanks Michael, there was just some works I could not recycle, burn, give away - they demand more of me

I reserve the right to still recycle them 🤣 the idea of turning them into something else may be a notion

I also liked the idea of making a mini art exhibit and sharing it here like this

Roisin Markham original mini-art works for sale, for the price of a coffee & postage to anywhere in the world

the image shows an old print letter organiser made of wood, little rectangle and square shelves that the artist has placed mini works of art

in the centre of 4 colourful and one pencil drawing is a piece of paper with handwritten text that read’s MICRO EXHIBITION 1
ROISIN MARKHAM
WORKS FOR SALE

it is playful and invitational

below is a crab apple, an oak leaf and a shell.

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Teresa Collins @queen-crafty.bsky.social · 8h

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Palestinians are suffering the consequences of Israeli policy, Israeli blockades, Israeli Armageddon.

"Humanitarian aid can not be used as a bargaining chip" - Oxfam Policy Lead

Bushra Khalidi, Policy Lead for Oxfam in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, outlines the difficulties facing organisations hoping to distribute aid in Gaza.

www.rte.ie

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Roisin Markham @creativedynamix.bsky.social · 9h

studio notes week 41/52

roisinmarkham.com/2025/10/13/s...

Studio Notes Week 41

Week 41 of 52 2025, my weekly studio notes are framed in reflection, insights, a question for you, resources and a view to my week ahead. My work with Social Farmers Ireland progresses and the work…

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Roisin Markham @creativedynamix.bsky.social · 9h

thanks Michael, there was just some works I could not recycle, burn, give away - they demand more of me

I reserve the right to still recycle them 🤣 the idea of turning them into something else may be a notion

I also liked the idea of making a mini art exhibit and sharing it here like this

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 1d

More after dark magic in the rainforest with a UV torch.

Some species of fungi are bioflorescent in ultraviolet light, making them glow against the blackness of night.

A walk through the woods becomes a truly enchanting experience.

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Anthony Burke @anthonyburke.bsky.social · 1d

This tipping points report is incredibly important. It also contains a glaring mistake in the summary: to hold global heating at 1.5C “net zero by 2050”.

In the Ecology Politic we call this a pseudoscientific delusion that states use to deny urgency. The safe carbon budget for 1.5 now is zero.

www.theguardian.com

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Roisin Markham @creativedynamix.bsky.social · 1d

struck by the mad idea that I used to paint what ever I wanted, fairly abstract work for the most part and people used to rock up to exhibitions, galleries or come visit the studio
& buy work

+ a few experiences where people bought 5-9 pieces at a time, 6-18 months to purchase from looking to €

Roisin Markham @creativedynamix.bsky.social · 1d

obviously falling at that right now

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Roisin Markham @creativedynamix.bsky.social · 1d

this is also an attempt to not be on my devices or screens including the TV

+ a THiS WiLL NOT BE WAsTE project

makers and pens with a zine on top below that woman’s fingers hold a brightly painted orange and yellow paper with the text this will not be waste highlighted in light yellow and gold outline, this is part of Roisin Markham’s mantra about old studio work and trauma

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Roisin Markham @creativedynamix.bsky.social · 1d

i’m exploring the idea that all the old paintings and not new paper I have can be made into notebooks, journals and maybe a diary or a few and sold as handmade things for gifts

it’s much harder then it looks

I’ve also got old books, a Jinty annual from 1980, receipts, printer paper

selection of papers and Roisin Markham’s paintings, old books, odds and sods of flat reusable paper of different sizes
a cutting board
some paper is folded and organised into notebook type things but with no binding

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Mark Robins @byhedge.bsky.social · 1d

The Emerald Isle - disgusting water environments.

A great advert for the tourist economy.

Ola Løkken Nordrum @olaln.bsky.social · 1d

No?!?! I don't believe it. How can this be.

Half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes and estuaries in unhealthy state as standards slide again

Agriculture, sewage, chemicals and physical damage all threatening nature’s waterways

www.irishtimes.com

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bleary @bleary.off-the-records.com · 2d

If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.

Did people really memorize phone numbers before cell phones, or is that just a movie thing?
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I was watching some old shows from the 90s and noticed people would just dial numbers from memory - like they'd call their friends or family without looking anything up.
Made me wonder if that was actually normal back then? Did people genuinely have all their important numbers memorized, or did most folks keep a little address book or written list nearby?

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Elaine McGoff @elainemcgoff.bsky.social · 1d

The data tells the same old sad story, while our Government tells another in efforts to secure another nitrates derogation.

Caroline O'Doherty @codohertynews.bsky.social · 1d

It's the same old story - only worse @antaisce.bsky.social @swanireland.ie deeply concerned
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes and estuaries in unhealthy state as standards slide again

Agriculture, sewage, chemicals and physical damage all threatening nature’s waterways

www.irishtimes.com

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Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson @copperbae.bsky.social · 1d

Here is a baby turtle on its birthday trying to make it to the ocean on instinct. He made it and you can make it through this week too.

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Tahar 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 🇺🇳 🇪🇺 @rochaa.bsky.social · 2d

Please, for the love of whatever you hold holy, STOP calling it a peace deal.

It’s a ceasefire. Nothing more. Nothing less. A ceasefire held together with spit and gum at that.

a woman says please stop in front of a snl sign

ALT: a woman says please stop in front of a snl sign

media.tenor.com

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Erika Hall @erikahall.bsky.social · 1d

"users with no mental health problems" is a WILD phrase.

Matt Burgess (WIRED) @mattburgess1.bsky.social · 1d

Oh good, ChatGPT is getting "erotica for verified adults" later this year

We made ChatGPT pretty restrictive to make sure we were being careful with mental health issues. We realize this made it less useful/enjoyable to many users who had no mental health problems, but given the seriousness of the issue we wanted to get this right.

Now that we have been able to mitigate the serious mental health issues and have new tools, we are going to be able to safely relax the restrictions in most cases.

In a few weeks, we plan to put out a new version of ChatGPT that allows people to have a personality that behaves more like what people liked about 4o (we hope it will be better!). If you want your ChatGPT to respond in a very human-like way, or use a ton of emoji, or act like a friend, ChatGPT should do it (but only if you want it, not because we are usage-maxxing).

In December, as we roll out age-gating more fully and as part of our “treat adult users like adults” principle, we will allow even more, like erotica for verified adults.

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GardeningWell @gardeningwell.ie · 1d

We’ve a hedgehog house tucked away under the shrubs — and it’s one of the best things we ever added to the garden.
Here’s where to put yours so they’ll actually use it: 🦋🌱🌎 #spéirgorm
gardeningwell.ie/climate-action/hedgehog-house

A hedgehog chomps on some food on a log in our garden.

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paris martineau @paris.nyc · 1d

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

www.consumerreports.org

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 1d

Decade-long decline: Irish waterways continue to be polluted

"We now need a step change in how we manage our waters and how we manage our land and wastewater. We can’t keep doing largely the same thing and expecting a different outcome"

www.antaisce.org/news/decade-...
#WaterQuality

Decade-long decline: Irish waterways continue to be polluted

Latest Water Quality Report from the Environmental Protection Agency indicates decreases in overall ecological quality of our waters

www.antaisce.org

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Ben Cooper @btcooper.bsky.social · 2d

Incredible thermal inversion over Edinburgh from the pentlands this morning. Taken from Carnethy hill looking north-east, you can see Turnhouse, Castlelaw, Allermuir and Caerketton hills. What you can't see is any of the city of Edinburgh!

@threadinburgh.scot @secretedinburgh.bsky.social

Looking out over the city of Edinburgh, hidden in fog. Four hills are visible, which look like islands in a sea of clouds.

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Doughnut Economics Action Lab @doughnuteconomics.bsky.social · 3d

🌍 #GlobalDonutDays 2025 is almost here!
📆 14-17 Oct

Join our global Doughnut community to explore #DoughnutEconomics, share experiences, and celebrate!
45+ cities, 20+ countries - workshops, talks, art, films, games & more, in person or online.

See more here: bit.ly/496sdzc

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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 2d

Catherine Connolly’s podcasts and viral moments V Heather Humphreys freezing under no pressure.

I wrote about the big differences between how the Irish presidential candidates communicate and connect.

#Aras25

Una Mullally: Heather Humphreys tells us she’s a people person. Catherine Connolly shows us

Connolly has appeared on several podcasts that appeal to younger audiences and the more candid format suits her

www.irishtimes.com

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Sarah May @sarahmay1.bsky.social · 1d

My feed seems to have more than the usual number of images without alt text. Particularly on some heritage hashtags. Please folks, inclusivity & accessibility matters. If you really can't do it, tag #Alt4me and folks will help out, though of course they won't be able to share your insight

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