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Independent social worker www.mindsinmind.ie. Specialising in trauma and attachment, interested in community/lived expertise. Spending too much money on books and gigs. Hobbies include cooking, gardening, eating (might be one hobby).

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Tara Flynn @taraflynnirl.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Hup the teachers Hup the nurses Hon the workers
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Little Island Books @littleislandbooks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This Black History Month, we are publishing the first book for young children to celebrate Black Irish identity. Please join Little Island, Black and Irish, @leondiop.bsky.social and @enemaku.bsky.social at @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social on 20 October for the launch of BLACK & IRISH: AWESOME ICONS!
Launch invitation:

Join us to celebrate...
LEON DIOP & GRACE ENEMAKU'S
BOOK LAUNCH
Tuesday 20th October from 6.30pm
Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St, Dublin 1

Cover of book; photos of Leon and Grace; logos of Little Island and Black and Irish
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John Finn @seanfionn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Gavin Bazunu statement on withdrawing from Ireland squad Ireland only has 2 goal keepers in squad EUFA regulations require 3
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 26/09/2026
Gavin Bazunu was not asked about his feelings on playing Israel before he was called into the Republic of Ireland squad. The Dubliner went to manager Heimir Hallgrímsson this morning to declare that he did not want to be involved jrnl.ie/7174561
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Gavin Bazunu was not one of 30 Ireland players contacted by FAI about thoughts on playing Israel
Process of how association reached this point thrown into disarray after Ireland goalkeeper took stance not to be involved in Sunday’s fixture.
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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Trump administration’s war with the International Criminal Court is about to step up. How will countries like Ireland respond?
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Kaitlin Kal Lee @kaitlinkallee.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Irish musicians, Beoga, who play alongside Ed Sheeran, have withdrawn from Sheeran’s tour. This is the statement they published on Instagram:
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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Palestinian students awarded scholarships in Irish universities are pleading with the Govt to consider their appeals. Ahmed Abuhassan gets his timetable by email every week - but can't take up his place. He welcomed the DFA's statement on Palestine - but said Palestine's future is education.
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Gavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 10/09/2026
As of Cabinet yesterday, one now needs the ability to communicate in order to be considered a citizen. Yet in the first three months of 2026, not a single child in ten counties was given a plan on how the State would deliver them with speech and language therapy. This week’s column @thejournal.ie:
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Gavan Reilly: Six months by law. 24.3 months in reality. Ireland's disability numbers don't add up
The eye-watering numbers of children waiting for Assessment of Need in this country expose a broken system offering little hope to families.
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Aidan O’Brien @aidanobrien.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Oh good. Like the rest of us I’ve been worried sick about whether Irish data centres are going to be able to afford their energy bills this winter…
Data centres in Ireland to get cut-price gas in exchange for possible disruption of supply
Data-centre expansion will make it hard to source enough gas to meet demand during extreme cold events, state regulator warnsData centres are to get cut-price gas in return for accepting a possibility of disruption to their supply under a proposal from the energy regulator.
The move comes as the regulator, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), warns data-centre expansion will make it hard to source enough gas to meet national demand during extreme cold events.
CRU analysis shows just 17 planned new data centres would have the gas demand of six large gas-fired electricity generators or 2.6 million homes.
Under the proposed deal, new data centres would get discount gas on condition they accept that when gas demand is very high nationally they may experience planned interruptions.Helen Lovejoy WON'T SOMEONE PLEASE
THINK OF THE DATA CENTRES
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aoifebairead.bsky.social @aoifebairead.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Excellent thread, facts and figures to back up what we all know. Oh to have a government who valued everyone and had enough imagination to consider what that looks like for anyone who isnt just like them.
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Áine Mc Caul ✍🏼 @ainemccaul.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
A lovely uplifting read for a Sunday morning. #SpeirGorm scienceblog.com/b-three-scho...
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Three schoolgirls in Kinsale pulled up a pea plant covered in warts and, instead of binning it, spent three years testing 13,000 seeds in a spare bedroom — the bacteria living in those warts made barl...
When three teenagers glimpsed what others dismissed as plant disease, they saw a path to solving agriculture's nitrogen problem—and the scientific establishment's skepticism only made them dig deeper.
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Little Deer Comics @littledeercomics.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Still need to stare at this ho-hum threshold for a little while longer and there’s still A LOT of money to be spent on New Little Deer before it opens so please tell friends and strangers about Little Deer! We’ve had 1 sale today and that’ll pay for a lightbulb. This move will cost €5000-10,000.
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aoifebairead.bsky.social @aoifebairead.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The language and lack of even the most basic understanding of children’s needs and lives means whatever he tries will fail. He thinks instilling more threat and fear will work. Not belonging, not welcome, not schools and services that are adaptable and responsive enough to make 1/2
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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton's family asked that, in lieu of flowers, fans make a donation to the singer's Imagination Library. Here's what the charity does ⬇️ www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Turning Pages: Inside Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Core team of 15 staff and thousands of volunteers and partners help the country-music philanthropist deliver books to kids around the world.
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Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign @ipsc.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
We will march to matk three years of apartheid Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday 10th October. Join us 1pm, Garden of Remembrance. #FreePalestine
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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Latest update from the Irish Department of Justice. Out of 134 applications for visas from Palestinian students in 2026 - at least 97 have been refused. Last year, out of 144 applications received - 122 were accepted.
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Maria McGloughlin @miamcgloughlin.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Children's rights are human rights and the decision to be a social worker is a political act
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 02/08/2026
Overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least eight people, despite Hamas saying it agreed to the latest stage of a deal to end the war. Hamas has agreed to a plan that includes provisions for handing over its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces. jrnl.ie/7119683
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Israeli strikes kill eight people in Gaza overnight, including two children
Authorities reported earlier Saturday that eight other people had been killed in strikes that damaged a hospital’s medical supplies.
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Cian Ó Concubhair @cianoconcubhair.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
I would be curious to see what Professor Keenan's definition of voluntary is Because if people will get a criminal conviction if they refuse the referral That's not voluntary www.rte.ie/news/health/...
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Drug possession referral scheme is voluntary, says HSE
Professor Eamon Keenan has welcomed the new Health Referral Scheme in which gardaí will refer people found in possession of drugs for personal use.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 05/07/2026
Dr Ian Marder: Criminalising the people who use drugs does more harm than good, and the Oireachtas committee's recommendations should now be acted upon... jrnl.ie/7089043
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Dr Ian Marder: What now for the war on people who use drugs in Ireland?
Criminalising the people who use drugs does more harm than good, and the Oireachtas committee’s recommendations should now be acted upon.
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Ashok Dadhwal @ashokdadhwal196.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Conscience is often tested when obedience is demanded. If these Israeli refuseniks are choosing prison over participating in a war they believe kills civilians, that's a powerful act of moral courage. Peace begins when humanity is valued above militarism. #Gaza
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aoifebairead.bsky.social @aoifebairead.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
‘No society in the world is free from substance use, whether used for pleasure or as a response to pain. Criminal records have not changed these circumstances..prevented overdose deaths..reduced poverty…Ireland now has the highest overdose rates in Europe‘. lynnruane.substack.com/p/what-would...
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What Would You Do
If you found drugs in your child’s pocket, or if a loved one came to you and said they were experiencing an issue with drug use, would it prompt you to call the Gardaí?
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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
*Spits coffee out…. 🤣 #BookSky
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Paul @boipaul.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
We are digging coal
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Ariaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Are you beach body ready. Is your meat-wrapped skeleton prepared. Are your flesh-covered bones visually correct for coastal deployment.
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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
These are the real people of Belfast. Thousands of anti-fascists rally against the far-right at Belfast City Hall today. They sent a clear message that racism is not wanted in their city. Things you love to see ✊❤
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 12/06/2026
After what I've seen on here the last few days, don't ever let anyone tell you Bluesky makes no impact in the real world. The money this place has helped raise for people here in Belfast has been astounding! The politicians and media aren't really here, but the people who give a shit are.
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aoifebairead.bsky.social @aoifebairead.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
This is and always will be an appalling decision. It’s unspeakably callous and disrespectful, and as it dissuades people from engaging in the court process is counterproductive meaning the legal advice offered was a very limited analysis at best.
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Leafybatter @leafybatter.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Announcing the Eco Hub at Stoneybatter Festival! 2pm-6pm 20th June | Scout Hall, 45a Ben Edair Road · Repair Café with Tog Hackerspace (Book via Eventbrite) · Info on Bohs’ Climate Coop & Spark Skills classes · Home Energy Expert 2pm-5pm · Book Swap · Kids Art Table
A purple & blue poster giving the event info. There’s a frame including simple images including tools, plants, solar panels, plants and people mending.
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Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign @ipsc.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
A heinous crime, a seven month old baby shot dead by apartheid Israel's murderous army. The baby's father, Fahd Abu Haikal, stopped when the occupation soldier told him to, put his hands on the steering wheel and they immediately opened fire on the car, wounding him and killing his baby.
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aoifebairead.bsky.social @aoifebairead.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
CMAT as ever putting on an incredible show. I’m not sure there’s a stage or crowd big enough that her (and the very sexy CMAT band) energy and enthusiasm can’t fill. Super gig.
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aoifebairead.bsky.social @aoifebairead.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
The chirpy train driver who shares words of wisdom on the tannoy before you get off at Connolly really is the best of us.
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Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign @ipsc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
It has been clear since day one of this genocide that apartheid Israel's plan is to ethnically cleanse the Palestinians it hasn't murdered from Gaza, shame on the so-called international community including Ireland for participating in these crimes. #GazaGenocide www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
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aoifebairead.bsky.social @aoifebairead.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
I have three @sofiaisella.bsky.social tickets looking for a good home
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 19/05/2026
Kelly Earley defends Mountjoy Square: It's Dublin 1’s much-maligned park that is one of the city’s most important green spaces... jrnl.ie/7044796
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Kelly Earley: Could Mountjoy Square be Dublin’s most important park?
In praise of Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1’s much-maligned park that is one of the city’s most important green spaces.
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The Foggy Jew @hmcevansoneya.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
What's crazy is that everyone knew this would happen and warned this would happen, and yet if you dared point it out to any members of the government they'd react like a cat whose paw you accidentally stepped on
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Eviction notices up 51% in first three months of the year as new rent rules began to bite
It’s the highest quarterly figures since the data series began, though there was a downward trend after the February peak.
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Kerry Cuskelly @kerrycuskelly.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Recent RTE coverage of new research from @tcddublin.bsky.social on #Traveller substance abuse shows that the Traveller community experience worse outcomes than the general population, worse access to services and much higher levels of drug related harms. 1/
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Gavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 23/04/2026
The Department of Justice keeps Its own bees on the roof of St Stephen’s Green and labels their produce ‘Just Honey’
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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
‘Dublin used to be the only capital where a woman was safe ..from molestation in the streets.Women [are] more respected in ireland than [elsewhere] in Europe.In less than 3 months the …….. have succeeded in destroying that traditional respect. Sounds familiar eh! But who said this about whom & when?
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Steve @adriel1819.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
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Anthea West - Fate Kickstarter LIVE @antheawest.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Take your time, read through the guidelines and go through the survey example, you have til May! Good luck everyone! (wish me luck too cause I'm so nervous) www.gov.ie/en/departmen... #basicincomefortheartsscheme #irishartists
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Little Deer Comics @littledeercomics.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
This does remind me, to get comics it’s own distinct Arts Council funding channel, separated from Literature (the way Circus separated from Dance/Theatre), we would need a representative in the Dáil to bring it forward. Any TDs like comics?
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Lindsey Rachev @lrachev.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
NASA women save stars. 🫶🏻💫
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Nialler9 | Niall Byrne @nialler9.com · 07/04/2026
What gigs and club nights are on this week in Dublin? This week's Nialler9 Gig Guide has the answer - nialler9.com/the-nialler9...
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The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide: April 7th - 13th
What gigs and club nights are on this week in Dublin city? It's the Dublin Gig Guide.
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Jasmine 🌌🔭 @astrojaz.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
jupiter wishes you a very happy trans day of visibility 🏳️‍⚧️
The planet Jupiter with its cloud bands seen in shades of pink, rusty red, blue, and purple. The Great Red Spot is a deep navy blue, surrounded by bands and swirls of pink, and light blue.Hubble's ultraviolet view of Jupiter shows the planet in hues of pink and blue.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 31/03/2026
Over 400 academics and university workers have signed a letter calling on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to reconsider plans to scrap the Triple Lock. The Triple Lock sets out the conditions under which more than 12 Irish troops can participate in overseas peacekeeping operations. jrnl.ie/7000026
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Over 400 academics and university workers urge Taoiseach to reconsider plans to scrap Triple Lock
In January, Cabinet agreed to press ahead with the steps required to abolish the Triple Lock.
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Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign @ipsc.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Wednesday! Join us for a fundraiser pub quiz in aid of our work. 7.30pm The Teacher’s Club, Parnell Square. Entry €15 per person, with teams of 4 maximum. Great prizes and raffle on the night. Come along! #FreePalestine 🇵🇸
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Andrew D Wilson @adw.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Wikipedia now has higher standards than all universities
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