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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Great to hear a confident determined progressive voice is back and will strengthen Europe’s standing on inclusive democracy

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Were these sites the sites of fallen soldiers or freedom fighters building on them would not be considered but building over the bodies of women and children is acceptable 😡 It is not the will of God that apartments be built on what may be babies’ unmarked graves www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

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Caelainn Hogan: It is not the will of God that apartments be built on what may be babies’ unmarked graves

It is a choice by people in power, who take a ‘delay, deny, wait ’til we die’ approach

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

‘Students are screen hostages. They’re losing the ability to switch off and knuckle down. Ireland’s education standards are slipping but from a very strong base, so the situation is concerning rather than critical.’ Time so to do something about it 👇🏼 www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

irishtimes.com

Students are screen hostages. They’re losing the ability to switch off and knuckle down

By our own high standards, educational results in Ireland are slipping. But not all the problems are technology-related

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

First run 🏃🏻‍♀️ in over 3 months - a thickening of the Achilles shaft apparently paining my run, still a challenge and daily stretching required but no pain this morning 🤗

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Count Melancholia @lillyh.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

@gammacounter.bsky.social The French have made a short film about what would happen if all immigrants follow the ‘angry old white man’s' advice to go back to where they came from. Rather good.

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Sounds like massive progress if we could get all these methane leaks fixed. If our many billionaires could come together to fund a panel of experts to support companies emitting this methane there would be no excuses & we could resolve the problem much quicker 🧐 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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‘Breakthrough’ as Turkmenistan starts fixing ‘mindboggling’ methane mega-leaks

Secretive state begins repairs on ageing facilities after being revealed as worst country for leaks of potent greenhouse gas

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

What a truly beautiful piece by Fionnuala Ward - every success in your next chapter 🙌🏼🙌🏼 ‘I’m officially retiring from my primary school - and I’ve had a good run’ www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

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‘I’m officially retiring from my primary school - and I’ve had a good run’

It’s the ultimate cliche, but it’s the kids I’ll miss the most, and their ability to say it as it is

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Interesting similarities with our e-scooter challenges 👇🏼

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

An icon, an inspiration, a big beautiful heart. She touched the world with her music and kindness leaving a legacy that exemplifies her generosity and genius! Rest in power #Dolly ❤️💔❤️💔❤️💔❤️💔❤️💔❤️💔❤️

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We need to remember that objectors shout much louder than those who support policies. With this year’s heat and fire so many more people have expressed concern about where we are going climate wise - the support is there but I’d argue determined leadership to ramp up intense action is missing!

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Great new for O’Connell St and artists looking for a work space 👇🏼 Vacant space over O'Connell Street shop to become artists' studios jrnl.ie/7128969

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Vacant space over O'Connell Street shop to become artists' studios

21 studios will be available to artists at rents of between €200 and €300 a month.

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Confluence of infrastructure delays and indecisions impacting housing supply plans 👇🏼 Plan for new town at Dunsink ‘requires €7.3bn water investment’ to proceed www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dubl...

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Plan for new town at Dunsink ‘requires €7.3bn water investment’ to proceed

Construction of 18,500 homes only feasible if Shannon-to-Dublin water-supply project and greater Dublin sewage project are built

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Excellent analysis showing how media is created to further nefarious interests even by those who should know better! This is the biggest threat to democracy and social cohesion.

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

After fires 🔥 on Howth Head, Dublin, in 2021 the local authority established a goat herd to manage the land. It also helps conserve the goat breed. More 👇🏼 RTÉ News: Goats deployed in unique conservation project in Howth www.rte.ie/news/2021/09...

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Goats deployed in unique conservation project in Howth

A herd of goats - and a newly employed goat herder - are being deployed in north County Dublin this morning, in a groundbreaking conservation grazing project.

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

@bevcraig.bsky.social heartiest congratulations 🙌🏼 from Dublin Bev! Thrilled for you and Manchester 🙌🏼🌹

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Will we see a plan in #Budget27 to address this or will it be ignored until it becomes a major crisis?? GP shortages are most acute in rural and commuter belt areas, data shows www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/...

irishtimes.com

GP shortages are most acute in rural and commuter belt areas, data shows

Causes include population growth outstripping rate of increases in provision of family doctors

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

En hora buena 🇪🇸🙌🏼🇪🇸🙌🏼🇪🇸🙌🏼🇪🇸🙌🏼🇪🇸🙌🏼🇪🇸

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Well written piece - our young people need support to understand the harm pornography brings if it forms the basis for their understanding of sexual relationships. The ‘rough sex’ defence didn’t work for Lorcan Murphy. He wasn’t the first to try it www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

irishtimes.com

The ‘rough sex’ defence didn’t work for Lorcan Murphy. He wasn’t the first to try it

Murphy, jailed for murder this week in Budapest, is clearly a dangerous, determined predator, but the kind of violence he used is normalised in mainstream pornography

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

If this were a site of revolution or rising we would have a different approach - ordinary women and children don’t count, they are shamed and their remains trampled on! RTÉ News: Allowing building at Bessborough site 'abhorrent' - Special Advocate for Survivors www.rte.ie/news/munster...

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Allowing building at Bessborough 'abhorrent' - Advocate

Permission has been granted for the development of 106 apartments at the site of the Mother and Baby institution in Bessborough, Co Cork.

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Had we a national heritage fund that @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social or LDA could draw on to make the conversion to public housing more financially viable we could retain this beautiful building in public ownership & provide much needed affordable housing in the city www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dubl...

irishtimes.com

Landmark Dublin nurses’ home to be sold on open market

Health Service Executive fails to secure interest from any State body in Weir Home on Cork Street

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Denise Breen 🖖 @denisebreen.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I always admired Áine Lawlor as a journalist and a broadcaster. Without ever being disrespectful, she pursued answers. She will be missed. @rtetwip.bsky.social #SpéirGhorm

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

One of the very, very best journalists - admired and respected by so many, a role model and an icon! Thank you for being you Áine! RTÉ News: Áine Lawlor pays tribute to politicians and journalists as she bids farewell to RTÉ www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

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Áine Lawlor thanks politicians and public in RTÉ farewell

After more than 40 years with RTÉ, broadcaster Áine Lawlor has hosted her final The Week in Politics on RTÉ One.

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Got company today as I work from home ☺️

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

‘Poverty in itself is a trauma’: The Dublin school taking new approach to help pupils from deprived areas’ An exemplary programme hard fought for my the school itself. It’s miles ahead of anything currently promoted by the Dept of Education. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

irishtimes.com

‘Poverty in itself is a trauma’: The Dublin school taking new approach to help pupils from deprived areas

Regular meals and an ability to regulate moods gives Darndale pupils a better chance

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

@mcculld.bsky.social can you ask what the difference between public and private maternity services from a consultant? What extras is the private patient paying for??

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

A bit of a different run 🏃🏻‍♀️ this morning 🤗

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I think @dublinbusnews.bsky.social is great but when a no 14 bus arrives at the terminal & pulls off without the passengers waiting at a time designated for a departure & the bus/driver on a break indicates he’s not going for another 9 minutes (next departure) it’s very confusing to say the least!!

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

How often is this situation repeated over the city - too often is the answer! ‘The site could be a gem’: Derelict Rialto cinema racks up fines of €1m www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...

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‘The site could be a gem’: Derelict Rialto cinema racks up fines of €1m

Dublin 8 property has been derelict for almost 20 years and is an eyesore for residents

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PES Group in the European Committee of the Regions @pes-cor.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

EU funds only work when regions and cities shape them. Antje Grotheer backs Vasco Cordeiro and Emil Boc’s NRPP proposals: keep funds clear, involve local authorities, and stop future EU plans being written only in capitals. #CoRplenary

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Maybe but it will take 10 years of talking to get anywhere. What we really need to do is rapidly scale up our wind energy infrastructure and the extensive development of solar energy communities - use, promote and build on the renewable sources we’ve started! www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...

irishexaminer.com

Taoiseach: We should 'seriously examine' nuclear power

Speaking in Armenia, Micheál Martin said that Ireland relies too much on imported energy

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

If we (🇮🇪) are to have any credibility as co-host of next year’s just transition away from fossil fuel conference with (and on) the Pacific island of Tuvalu, we really need to up our energy renewable game - aspirations no longer cut it, actions are everything! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Could Santa Marta climate talks mark ground zero in push to ditch fossil fuels?

Colombia hosted nearly 60 countries at pivotal time on world stage for fight to transition to a clean energy future

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

‘far from AI early adopters being given an advantage, it’s actually people who keep their thought processes clear of AI who will do best’ Patrick Freyne: Here’s why AI is making us dumber and more lonely www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

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Patrick Freyne: Here’s why AI is making us dumber and more lonely

Writing forces people to resolve internal contradictions and confront their own bullshit. It’s why it’s hard. It’s why it’s beautiful

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Not at stunning as Japan 🇯🇵 but Artane’s little line of beautiful cherry blossoms 🌸🏃🏻‍♀️🌸🏃🏻‍♀️🌸🏃🏻‍♀️

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Poignant piece @clodaghfinn.bsky.social Love this suggestion 👇🏼 ‘Perhaps an artist will consider a monument showing Máire Comerford, head to the wind on a bicycle, as she cycled through gunfire to dispatch messages during the Civil War’ www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...

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Clodagh Finn: Is another statue the best way to honour our revolutionary women?

How do you rectify the myriad wrongs and decades-long sin of omission that have been perpetrated against women of the revolutionary period from early 1900s to the Civil War and far beyond?

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

This is the type of leadership we and all Europe needs 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A little Friday run 🏃🏻‍♀️ around to start the working day!

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Happy Wednesday 🏃🏻‍♀️👟🏃🏻‍♀️👟🏃🏻‍♀️

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Alison Gilliland @alisongilliland.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

A much needed ray of light and hope - a new just transition coalition of the willing will meet seeking to chart a path away from fossil fuel dependency at the end of the month 👇🏼 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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A new economic superpower could spark a global retreat from fossil fuels | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope

Eighty-five countries have sought a roadmap to phasing out fossil fuels. A conference this month offers hope they could unite

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