Reposted by CaitríonaClimate News @climatenews.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Andy Burnham seems to need this advice before he makes even bigger mistakes. 0257
Reposted by CaitríonaDagmar Fischer @dagmarfischer.bsky.social · 28/08/2026"National competition has goal of helping Netherlands reach environmental targets by removing garden paving" www.theguardian.com/environment/... What about an Irish ‘tile whipping’ contest seeking to restore greenery?theguardian.com‘We need to accept the weeds’: the Dutch ‘tile whipping’ contest seeking to restore greeneryNational competition has goal of helping Netherlands reach environmental targets by removing garden paving 064
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Got questions about biodiversity or energy? Come find us at the Naomh Fionnbarra Community Info Day! We'll be at our stand ready to chat, share ideas, and help you navigate all things nature and sustainability. Your questions are welcome — big or small. Drop by and say hi! 054
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 06/06/2026We used a wildlife camera to capture some of the local foxes in Cabra. Have you see any wildlife in your garden - please let us know in the comments. Particularly if you’ve seen a hedgehog as their numbers have declined badly in recent years. #SpeirGorm 0144
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 23/05/2026A nice turn-out for the Connecting Cabra moth monitoring event at the Starling Pond this morning at 7am. 052
Reposted by CaitríonaCiaran De Buitlear | Gardeningwell @gardeningwell.ie · 22/05/2026People ask how to create a wildlife garden. The answer is simple: Make room. Wait. Pay attention. Nature does the work. I’ll be talking about wildlife gardening and Nature’s Acre at Cabra Biodiversity Festival tomorrow. www.eventbrite.ie/e/talk-by-ci... @connectingcabra.bsky.social 06311
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Dawn chorus this morning in Tolka Valley Park. 21 species including Sparrowhawk, Dipper and the rare Reed Warbler. Also Peacock butterfly caterpillars, frogs, and a small Trout caught (and returned) by a fisherman. @birdwatchireland.bsky.social @tolkabranchbwi.bsky.social 064
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Our annual Dawn Chorus was filled with incredible birdsong! Even though the weather was a bit unpredictable, the birds showed up and delivered a spectacular performance. Want to catch the next one? Sign up for event updates here: mailchi.mp/bee55cb85211... 052
Caitríona @caitrionalk.bsky.social · 30/04/2026open.spotify.com/episode/09xK...open.spotify.comEp 102 – Beavering away 000
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 25/04/2026The Tolka Valley Dawn Chorus takes place again this year. Meet 5am on Sunday 3rd May at the pitch and putt course on the Ballyboggan Rd that runs alongside a Tolka Valley Park. We’ll have tea/coffee at the end of the walk near the ponds. Photos from last year 👇 @tolkabranchbwi.bsky.social 12112
Caitríona @caitrionalk.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/c...rte.ieGabriel Rosenstock - An fear nár saolaíodh riamhMachnamh ar an mbeatha agus ar an mbás le duine de mhórfhilí na hÉireann. 010
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 01/04/2026We'll be holding our AGM on Friday 10th April. This is your chance to hear about all the projects we are working on, meet the committee and volunteers, and join the committee if you are interested! Register below www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting... 097
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Everybody is welcome to come along to the Cabra Spring Clean as part of the @antaisce.bsky.social National Spring Clean! Saturday 18 April at 10am. @leafybatter.bsky.social @phibsboro.bsky.social 062
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 08/03/2026First frog spawn of the year spotted at the connecting Cabra pond. A small but important sign of spring. Frogs rely on ponds and wetlands like this to breed, and these habitats support many other species too. Even in urban areas, wetlands play a vital role in supporting biodiversity. 0247
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Thanks to @irishtimes.com for covering this issue. Hopefully the High Court will give their judgement soon and we will get some safe cycling/walking infrastructure. #SpeirGorm 1122
Reposted by CaitríonaHarry McKillen @harrymckillen.com · 22/02/2026When I hear lovely birdsong in the morning, I remember this comic and laugh 01549419
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Thanks to all who joined us to stand up for safer streets in Cabra. We want enforcement of existing planning conditions at the Go Petrol Station on Old Cabra Road.And safe cycle lines and crossing points for all We’ll keep pushing for streets that put our community first. #SaferStreets #Cabra 1197
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 18/02/2026A very enjoyable evening with @tudublin.bsky.social media students watching their short films about flooding and nature restoration in Cabra. The @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social film about the Tolka also got a great response. 053
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Join us this Saturday as we stand together for safe cycling paths and safe crossings for our children and our community. Let’s make Cabra safer for all. Saturday 21 February 2026 11am–12pm Outside Go Petrol Station, Old Cabra Road #SaferStreets #ConnectingCabra #Cabra #CommunityAction 02315
Reposted by CaitríonaMarie Sherlock TD Dublin Central @mariesherlock.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Exporting our most vulnerable to UK & condemning mentally ill people to remand prison is unconscionable It is a state scandal & literally a matter of life or death Minister for Health needs to come to Dáil tmrw to set out immediate changes Huge credit to Conor Ryan & @rteprimetime.bsky.social 022
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 04/02/202615 yrs ago & it seems only yesterday that Conor Hickey was killed in Cabra. Two young boys from Gaelscoil Bharra were knocked down and killed in a 2 yr period on Faussagh & nothing has been done to make the road safer. The school, teachers, families & community are still paying the price. #SpeirGorm 184
Reposted by CaitríonaI BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 04/02/2026It gets worse! Just when you thought they had come up with the worst possible legislation they've gone and made it worse again. irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...irishcycle.comAll bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms— Plan was expected to be put to the Cabinet today before it was withdrawn from the meeting of Government Ministers. A reported plan by Ireland’s Government to make the wearing of helme… 55217
Reposted by CaitríonaLeafybatter @leafybatter.bsky.social · 03/02/2026The Bohemian Environmental Justice Film Festival (BEFF) is back this year and running this week from 5th-7th February! Visit beff.ie for the digital programme & tickets.beff.ieBEFF - Bohemian Environmental Justice Film FestivalBohemian Environmental Justice Film Festival 056
Reposted by CaitríonaGreen Foundation Ireland @greenfoundationirl.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Thanks to all who attended the launch of “The Tolka: This is your river” on Friday & to the Lord Mayor for hosting us. The film features great work by @dcuwaterinstitute.bsky.social @connectingcabra.bsky.social Treasure the Tolka and community groups along the Tolka. More screenings soon! #SpeirGorm 2122
Reposted by CaitríonaBrian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Third of Ireland’s wintering waterbirds vanish in just 30 years. Dogs off leash part of the issue again, and habitat loss and climate change.irishtimes.comThird of Ireland’s wintering waterbirds vanish in just 30 yearsSome species increased numbers but others have declined by more than 50% 0138
Reposted by CaitríonaI BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 31/01/2026That was fun! Thank you so much @ukwrightphil.bsky.social for yet another excellent round up. To our volunteers, thank you. To our participants, thank you. We welcomed some new faces. Thank you for taking part! 082
Reposted by CaitríonaIrish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Fighting Words: We’re thrilled to announce the Brendan Behan Celebration on Saturday, February 7th from 11am to 3pm! Join us as Dublin City Council unveils a new plaque honouring Brendan Behan’s legendary contributions to Irish literature at Behan Square, the site of Brendan's childhood home. 13113
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Many thanks to @grangegormandev.bsky.social as this event is funded via the Grangegorman Vibrant Communities Fund. @lukemcmanus.bsky.social 162
Reposted by CaitríonaCiara Daly @ciaradaly.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Psychology episode: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/w... Adaptation episode: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/c... 032
Reposted by CaitríonaCiara Daly @ciaradaly.bsky.social · 28/01/2026#StormChandra @climatealarmclock.bsky.social @thinkorswim.bsky.social @annapr.bsky.social 274
Reposted by CaitríonaAnnette Jorgensen @ajorgensen.bsky.social · 11/01/2026Please give this account a follow and support the campaign to ban fox hunting in Ireland. The world is in an awful state, let’s make it better, one tiny step at a time 💚 051
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Have 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.ielistenagain.orgNorthside Today : Connecting Cabra – Near FM – Listen Again 083
Reposted by CaitríonaCo-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water @climatecocentre.bsky.social · 08/01/2026💭How can academia best support community-led climate action? 🎧Listen to speakers from @connectingcabra.bsky.social & Cloghan Uisce speak directly to researchers about what is needed from HEI's to support vital work happening on the ground. 🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFDTjBCFKgcyoutube.comWhat do Irish communities taking on Climate Action need? | Climate Action Tent TalkThis is the fourth in a series of talks delivered on behalf of the Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water as part of the EU Start Talking About Research programme at Trinity College Dublin. 034
Reposted by CaitríonaNiamh Ní Cheallaigh 🇮🇪 ♿️ 🇵🇸 @niamhnicheallaigh.bsky.social · 04/01/2026Micheál Martin and Simon Harris can fuck right off if they think we will give up our neutrality to fight along side war criminals and the spineless leaders who refuse to stand up to them. #SpéirGorm #SaveOurNeutrality 0189
Reposted by CaitríonaSabrina Fernandes @sabrinafernandes.bsky.social · 03/01/2026We will either end fossil fuel dependency and the predatory extractivist basis of global production, or they will end us through wars and ecological collapse - all at the same time. 19792002277
Reposted by CaitríonaWildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda): 5cm (2in) wingspan. This moth is a small North American moth in the family Saturniidae, also known as the great silk moths. The species is known for its wooly body and pink and yellow colouration. Vibrant image taken by Garrett Krause in the US. #moth #moths 114522
Reposted by CaitríonaAnna Pringle @annapr.bsky.social · 02/01/2026@garygannontd.bsky.social @mariesherlock.bsky.social also my local TDs and I share Brian’s disappointment. When are you going to stop supporting that site? Same question applies to Irish journalists too. #SpeirGorm 3276
Reposted by CaitríonaI BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 31/12/2025Happy new year and see you on Friday! #IBIKEBop 0157
Reposted by CaitríonaMarc Ó Cathasaigh @marcocathasaigh.bsky.social · 22/12/2025The dad in this article is spot-on. The exemptions system, as it's now operating, is not a support system for students, it's a cop-out on the part of the state. For Gaeilge, parents of kids with dyslexia are presented a binary choice - opt in, but with no additional supports, or opt out. 22411
Reposted by CaitríonaJohn Maguire @johnmaguire.bsky.social · 29/12/2025Someone stole my wife's maroon Raleigh Motus bike in Dublin City Centre this afternoon. If you see it, give me a shout 13149
Reposted by CaitríonaDaryl Feehely @darylfeehely.com · 16/12/2025The interview with Éanna Ní Lamhna about The Great Irish Biodiversity Book on the latest @climatealarmclock.bsky.social is an absolute tonic. "I'd much prefer to light the candle than curse the darkness" Go h-iontach ar fad 👏 the-climate-alarm-clock.captivate.fm/episode/eann... #Speirgormthe-climate-alarm-clock.captivate.fmÉanna Ní Lamhna: Biodiversity on Lough Derg - The Climate Alarm ClockA special episode where Darragh has a chat with Irish wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna. The episode was recorded on a very calm day aboard the Ku-ee-tu... 062
Reposted by CaitríonaI BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Earlier than usual this month we've got out #IBikeBop Christmas Special This Friday evening - Christmas fancy dress and lights welcome! 🗓️19th December 2025 🕕6PM 📍Parnell Sq N #CriticalMass #CriticalMassDUB 1115
Reposted by CaitríonaRural Ireland Against Fox Hunting @banfoxhunting.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Joan and Mabel from Co Cork want foxhunting banned in Ireland. So do 77% of Irish People. Please help by contacting your TDs today - details in our bio. 041
Reposted by CaitríonaRural Ireland Against Fox Hunting @banfoxhunting.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Jane from Co. Dublin wants foxhunting banned. Please help the campaign by contacting your TDs today - details in our bio, 031
Reposted by CaitríonaRural Ireland Against Fox Hunting @banfoxhunting.bsky.social · 05/12/2025#Foxhunting with hounds and horses was invented in England in the 16 century. It was imported to #Ireland during colonial time. It is NOT an Irish tradition. Contact your TDs today and tell them to vote for a ban on Dec 17th. See sample letter and details in our bio. #Speairgorm #Irishsky 1155
Reposted by CaitríonaRural Ireland Against Fox Hunting @banfoxhunting.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Denis from Co. Mayo wants #foxhunting banned in #Ireland, as do 77% of the population. Please contact your TDs today and ask them to support a ban on Dec 17th. Sample letter and details in our bio. #SpeairGorm #Irishsky 031
Reposted by CaitríonaConnecting Cabra @connectingcabra.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Some great speakers at this local event. @leafybatter.bsky.social @cosybatter.bsky.social @stephdickenson.bsky.social @janetphorner.bsky.social @jenniecstephens.bsky.social @caitrionalk.bsky.social @bohsnews.bsky.social 043
Reposted by CaitríonaDavid Mack @davidmack.pro · 30/10/2025If we were all dying of thirst in a desert, and three assholes were hoarding more freshwater than they could drink in 15 million lifetimes, we wouldn’t applaud their work ethic or ingenious gaming of the system. We’d take back our fucking water. No more billionaires. 214149