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Niall Murphy

@niallgalway.bsky.social
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Niall Murphy Green Party, cyclist, runner, swimmer, computer programmer... Climate, equality, better urban planning.

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Celeste Headlee @celesteheadlee.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
So, Banksy bought a used yacht, repaired it and retrofitted it to serve as a rescue boat to save migrants in the central Mediterranean. The whole project cost the artist $860,000. Since 2020, the boat has saved more than 3,800 people. londondaily.com/banksy-funds...
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Banksy funds refugee rescue boat operating in Mediterranean - London Daily
Exclusive: UK artist finances bright pink motor yacht that set sail in secrecy to avoid being intercepted by authorities
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IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · 17/09/2026
‘Stop the Fare Hikes’ protest outside Dáil today as NTA says further increases likely Commuter groups, opposition parties, and others are encouraging people to join a protest against public transport fare hikes this evening in Dublin outside Leinster House at 6pm....
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‘Stop the Fare Hikes’ protest outside Dáil today as NTA says further increases likely
Commuter groups, opposition parties, and others are encouraging people to join a protest against public transport fare hikes this evening in Dublin outside Leinster House at 6pm. The planned protest comes after the Government was criticised for 15-35% increases in public transport fares from 2027, and the National Transport Authority yesterday confirmed further hikes are likely if inflation continues to rise.
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Thanks @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social for highlighting just how none of us benefit from the Trump visit
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 16/09/2026
The National Transport Authority has confirmed that bus and train fare hikes will lead to fewer people using public transport. An Oireachtas committee was told that for every 10% fare increase, passenger numbers fall 3%. jrnl.ie/7164363
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NTA confirms that bus and train fare hikes will lead to fewer people using public transport
The NTA said for every 10% fare increase, passenger numbers fall 3%.
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Trump comments on a united Ireland were a distraction. Why was Micaheál Martin not asking Trump if he will apologise to the Irish people for causing a hugh jump in price of fuel and cost of living in Ireland?
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This Saturday in Corrandulla www.eventbrite.com/e/green-eart...
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Green Earth Organics Sustainability Festival
Sustainability Festival on a 28-acre organic farm in Galway! Talks, farm walks, cookery demos, food trucks & live music. Sep 12, 2026.
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The best way to lower your fuel costs is to take the bus, since bus fares are so low... oh wait a sec, did someone say they just hiked up the price of bs fares
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Am I the only one who can never figure out which directiont the train is traveling in when picking a seat on the Irish Rail web site. I like traveling backwards but I can never remember if I got it right last time !!
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I helped paint a few signs last weekend - and looking forward to protesting the Trump visit in Clare this weekend. ( mine is the one with crocked writing ! )
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Dagmar Fischer @dagmarfischer.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
"Nearly all of Ireland's economic sectors on course to miss emission reduction targets" But the the Minister for Climate and the Environment plans to increase the cost of public transport. Absolute madness! www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...
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Nearly all of Ireland's economic sectors on course to miss emission reduction targets
The overarching target is a 51% reduction of carbon emissions by 2030. The EPA's latest report in July said that overall emissions had fallen by 14.5% between 2018 and 2025.
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
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Justine McCarthy: See you in Doonbeg? I’ll be there with my placard to welcome Trump
Trump-welcomers have been direly warning that protests will damage Ireland Inc or, at least, Doonbeg Inc. Nonsense
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I will be on Galway Bay FM at 10:45am today discussing the public transport fare hikes.
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Well done Peter O’Neill from @galwaycommuters.bsky.social for sharing all our outrage at the government increasing bus fares. See the 6-One news www.rte.ie/player/serie... at 21 mins in.
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Oliver Moran 🌻🇮🇪🇪🇺 @oliver.ie · 31/08/2026
In a choice between saving the world or saving one's own neck, there is a cohort of Ireland's commentariat who believe saving the world is for the lilly-livered. "Was it for this?" Yes.
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
So Trump is on the way to Ireland. If he knew Irish politics I wonder which Irish politician he would hate the most? Reply with your thoughts.
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Michael Mullany @mmullany.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Power from SMR’s will be devastatingly expensive (€200-500 per MWh) for the next two decades. Batteries (of all kinds), renewable overbuild and thermal storage for industry are a cheaper and less risky strategy.
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Brilliant letter in the times today, encouraging a broad political spectrum, including fuel protestors to come out and protest against Trump's visit.
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
The ENERGY WEST | Should Ireland Consider Nuclear? event was a great success - and the debate was interesting - I ertainly heard some new issues raised. Full recording and slides available at portershed.com/should-irela... 1/2
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Should Ireland Consider Nuclear? | PorterShed
ENERGY WEST | Should Ireland Consider Nuclear? Energy West brings community, policy, and innovation together in the West of Ireland, amplifying local voices and shaping bold, science‑led action for cl...
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
RTE gives voice to ring road collateral damage of 54 families. 3 years ago, as a clouncillor i tried to get Galway Council to purchase one of the 54 houses and use it as social housing (as they often do), allowing the family to move elsewhere. But the council refused. 1/2 www.rte.ie/news/primeti...
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State 'made mistakes' over Galway Ring Road CPOs - Canney
Minister of State Seán Canney has said the State "made mistakes" in its handling of families facing CPOs of their homes to make way for the Galway City Ring Road.
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Daniel Gleeson @dangleeson.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I was listening on the radio to the president of the IFA, Francie Gorman welcome the extended fuel excise cuts, make an unprompted attack on carbon tax and the immediately launch into how farmers are struggling due to the hot summer as if there was no relation between those items…
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Letters page of the Galway City Tribune does a great job of summarising the the planning challenges of Galway County, and how government actions conttradict government policy! Well done Pat Kelly.
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Clean Air Advocacy Ireland @cleanairie.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Did you hear the good news? A recent landmark study has reported an amazing development demonstrating the real-world impacts clean air can have on people's lives. www.qmul.ac.uk/news/latest-...
London's ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in children graphics
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The shocking part of the documentary is how blatantly MHR claims that he is a minister for the purpose of benefiting Kerry. Imagine if every minister spent all of their time trying to benefit their own constituently. Someone needs to actually run the country. about.rte.ie/2026/08/18/r...
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RTÉ TO AIR NEW DOCUMENTARY THAT LIFTS THE LID ON THE HEALY RAE DYNASTY – About RTÉ
THE HEALY RAES: BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS AIRS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19 ON RTÉ ONE AT 9:35PM  A new documentary The Healy-Raes: Blood, Sweat & Tears airs on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player at 9:35pm tomorrow night and f...
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
In Belmullet peninsula hoping for a clear view of the eclipse but had to use an app to show me where the sun and moon are in the sky. Mayo cloudy weather !
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Galway's biggest running race is this Saturday at 7pm. It you are coming out to watch the Streets of Galway 8k then consider volunteering and making this a safe and exciting event for all. You can sign up for volunteering roles by clicking on this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Deputy O'Connor is the TD bringing a bill to remove the prohibition on nuclear. Regardless of what you think of nuclear or solar it looks a lot like he just wants to find a way to say NO to solar, and so is pretending nuclear is an alternaitve. www.independent.ie/farming/it-c...
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‘It could lead to devastating consequences for the dairy industry’ – massive Cork solar farm on top dairy site criticised by local TD
TD James O’Connor says solar developments have ‘incredibly poor’ returns for local economy
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Hey this guy is qualified to be a president.
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Not Here Not Anywhere @nhna.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
"Swapping Russian gas for US LNG is not a strategy" caneurope.org/news/the-eu-... www.instagram.com/p/DaKvft_lKe...
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The EU doesn't need more gas. It needs a Fossil Gas Exit Strategy.  - CAN Europe
As Europe swelters through another summer of record-breaking temperatures, a troubling paradox is becoming impossible to ignore: fossil fuels are driving
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 08/07/2026
Why are car parks, with planning for 1,500 homes, exempt from tax meant to accelerate building? With their eyes on three sites, Fingal County Councillors agreed to write to the Minister for Housing to ask him to change the rules.
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Why are car parks, with planning for 1,500 homes, exempt from tax meant to accelerate building?
With their eyes on three sites, Fingal County Councillors agreed to write to the Minister for Housing to ask him to change the rules.
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
This Sunday, 12th July, The Galway Film Festival is showing 'Forever is Now' documenting 18 months of Eaon Ryan's time as Minister and as leader of the Green Party. With Post-show discussion. Ironically it will be 30 degrees outside! www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/project/fore...
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Forever Is Now - Galway Film Fleadh
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
I am really looking forward to debating Nuclear power this coming Tuesday at the PorterShed in Galway. Our government has been making noises about nuclear recently, but it is not the right answer for a small country like ours. 3pm July 7th register at: portershed.clr.events/event/140464...
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Saw some great talks at the Galway Climate Inspirations Festival. The most interesting thing I heard was …
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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Alarm set for early start & cross-country drive to Galway #Climate Festival tomorrow morning. Will be in the Big Top Festival Tent from 11-12 to discuss THE LIE OF THE LAND in a public interview with Dr Patrick Collins, UCG. Drop by if you're in town. galwayclimatefestival.ie/the-lie-of-t...
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The Lie of the Land: In Conversation with John Gibbons – Galway Climate Festival 24-28 June 2026
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic... A fairly clear explainaton of the city councils lack of interest in any public transport. It si the ring road or nothing for Galway - I am worried we will end up with nothing.
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Gluas group accuses council chief of derailing light rail support
Proponents of a light rail system for Galway have accused the city council’s Chief Executive of reneging on previous commitments to support the project.
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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 24/06/2026
🔥Sustained heat in summer is here to stay That's why it's important our health service understands the impact of extreme heat on our vulnerable populations Today @rodericogorman.bsky.social called on the Taoiseach to mandate the HSE to record this, so that it can plan accordingly for the future
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
www.irishtimes.com/business/202... As predicted, untargetted tax cuts on fossil fuel have benefited the rich more than the poor. The fuel protesters and politicians from Independent Ireland and Aontu asked for these tax cuts - and ffg provided them 1/2
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Higher-income Irish households benefit twice as much from fuel supports, ESRI finds
Measures reduce immediate cost increases by about half, but do not fully offset regressive nature of energy inflation, report says
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Galway County & City Councils and Women for Election, are hosting a FREE event to inspire more women into leadership. You’ll hear from women in politics and community activism No experience needed 📍 Radisson Red Hotel, Galway 📅 June 18 | 9am–4pm 👉 Register: www.womenforelection.ie/whywomenmatt...
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Why Women Matter In Politics - Galway
Women for Election, Galway City Council and Galway County Council 1-day event supporting more women in leadership and politics
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
It was a pleasure meeting so many constituents during the campaign at doors or at events. I learned a lot and enjoyed it all. It was sa privlidge to campaign in Galway West.
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Tomorrow is bye-election day in Galway West!
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Eamon Ryan on @newstalkfm.bsky.social the critical infrastructure bill and what Galway will look like after the ring road is built and public transport is forgotten. www.newstalk.com/podcasts/cla...
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Critical Infrastructure Bill is it bad for our climate targets? | Newstalk
Critical Infrastructure Bill is it bad for our climate targets? To discuss this and more Claire w...
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
@galwayadvertiser.bsky.social highlights long delay for a Ballymoneen Raod Upper Bus service.
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
A clip on the Green Party public transport solutions,and the lack of investmen by the current government. From the Galway Bay FM Bye-Election debate held on 18 May 2026
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGGd... This could be Galway if we had the visionn and political will. #gluas
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LuasCork Visualisation
YouTube video by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Vote Left Transfer Left this Friday in Galway West. #VoteLeftTransferLeft
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
I will be on the Galway Bay FM Bye Election debate later today ( Monday 18 May) at 6pm. www.galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-f...
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Fifteen of the seventeen Galway West by-election candidates confirm for Galway Bay fm live debate | GalwayBayFM
The special debate programme, hosted by John Morley, will take place at the Galmont Hotel on Monday from 6-8pm and will be broadcast live on Galway Bay FM as we...
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
For years the Gardaí refused my requests for information on the type of road users injured in accidents in Galway. It was a nonsense GDPR answer. This infomation is now available on the RSA website at www.rsa.ie/road-safety/... Not surprising that most serious injuries are to pedestrians.
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Map of road collisions in Ireland from the RSA
See where road collisions have happened in Ireland and view details including time of day, time of year and severity of collision.
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Ballymoneen Road Upper needs a bus - and the NTA are now telling us it won't happen until after the ring road. It is absurd that simple public transport is being held ransom to the ring road.
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
I was on Galway Bay Fm recently discussing Fox Hunting, and I made the case for banning this cruel 'sport'
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
My piece in today's @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social highlights that point that most candidates are claiming to support #gluas but only the Greens have done something about it. How many other candidates would be supporting the GLUAS if they had to decide between light rail and the ring road? 1/2
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Niall Murphy @niallgalway.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Minister Darragh O'Brien on @rteprimetime.bsky.social says that new data centres have to be powered by 80% renewables under new CRU regulation. He forgot to mention that this kicks in after 6 years. Meanwhile these data centres are planning to connect to gas. www.rte.ie/player/serie... 1/2
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Prime Time 2026-05-12
Why does Ireland have some of the highest electricity bills in Europe? We ask the minister what he's going to do to address it.The future of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Watch Prime Time 2026-05-12...
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