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Oisín Ó hAlmhain

@oisinohalmhain.bsky.social
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Politically green since the 1980s. Hospital pharmacist / MedSafety; Avid Pedestrian, Keen Driver, cycle commuter; Dad. (é/sé/he/him)

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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Ireland’s favourite oligach working with authoritarian regimes again 🙄 www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
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Ryanair ‘recognises’ disputed Western Sahara territory in controversial marketing campaign
Advertising Standards Authority agrees ‘Moroccan adventure’ advert likely to be misleading
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Ray Cunningham @ray-cunningham.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Support the workers and their unions today
Up the Workers
Green Party
I stand with public sector workers
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
I’m on a “derogation” from the strike today but solidarity with 250,000 of my colleagues. This government is happier to pay subsidies for fossil fuels than to protect the living standards of it’s workers
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Marketa @marketadowling.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
#speirgorm #speirghorm
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Big screw through my tyre in Cabra today. 🙄
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
#SpeirGorm
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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 06/10/2026
Ok but my fares are going up by €300
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
If politicians are worried a about poor compliance with new rules about wearing yellow in scooters, they would need to be very worried about motorists compliance with bus lanes, red lights, orange boxes, pedestrian crossings, road lanes….
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Born in 2008 and living in Europe? How about a 7 day free rail+bus travel pass courtesy of the EU to explore the continent over a month next summer? Apply here: youth.europa.eu/discovereu_en
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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 27/09/2026
Independent mediation now. Green Party Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica said: "What we have seen at Drumcree is a failure of politics, a failure of process, and most importantly, a failure to properly listen to the people who have lived with the consequences of this dispute for decades. 1/6
Green Party graphic reading 'Our institutions have failed. It's time for independent international mediation,' over a photo of a large crowd gathered outside Drumcree Parish Church, with its stone tower and spire visible above a graveyard, and a police vehicle in the foreground. Green Party logo and NI publisher's imprint below.
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Arrr, the sea be dangerous.
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We reflect for a moment to the brethren of the bollards who have fallen in battle…
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J.G. Bollard @jamesnonchalant.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
When do we start talking about driving and drivers as a burden?
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I BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
If you missed out on today's fun (or if you want more of the same!) join us this Friday at 6pm on Parnell Square North. #IBikeBop #CriticalMassDub #CriticalMass
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Why don’t we change the name of the “Americano” back to just “black coffee”
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Nicolas Hénin @nicolashenin.net · 17/09/2026
Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy!
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Not condoning the punching of motorists, but I wonder was the Healy Reay thing yesterday related to a traffic incident. People around the Coombe are tormented by the actions of some motorists www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
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Michael Healy-Rae released from hospital after being assaulted in Dublin city
No arrests have been made but gardaí are searching for ‘lone male’ suspect
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Brilliant Maps @brilliantmaps.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Ultra-Processed Food As A % of Household Food Consumption What counts as Ultra-Processed Food? The answer: brilliantmaps.com/ultra-pro...
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Chad Loder @chadloder.dev · 15/09/2026
When you want to boycott Ed Sheeran and Pink but you already don't listen to shitty music
Depressed kermit the frog costume guy sitting hunched over on a park bench
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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 14/09/2026
Join us outside Leinster House on Thursday at 6pm to say No to unfair fare hikes!
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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Are you being hit by the bus & train fare increases? Let the Government know how you feel. Protest outside the Dáil at 6pm Thursday. These increases are a political choice - let’s pressure FF & FG to reverse them at the Budget in 4 weeks time.
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Will FF/FG be changing this to America terrace now?
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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are trying to put the blame of these public transport fare increases on the National Transport Authority. Make no mistake - these fare increases are a political decision and a result of this Govt's disinterest in public transport and their disregard for its users.
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
What’s on fire 🔥 west of Inchicore?
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
A bit like Hitler’s appearance at the 1936 olympics was…. O wait. www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2...
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Rory McIlroy says Donald Trump’s presence at Irish Open ‘can only be a good thing’
US president’s visit makes ‘tournament a truly international event and brings more attention and eyeballs’
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Given that it’s going to be 4+ years before Busconnects builds the Connolly Hospital super-bus stop at Mill Road, Blanchardstown , could stop 7374 at junction 6 not at least get a shelter and a seat? 😬
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Is it true that you can’t cycle through the (Phoenix) park today or tomorrow because of the visit of the fuhrer?
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Gardaí are actually pulling in cars that break the bus gate at O’Connell bridge. Great to see!
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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Why increasing bus, train and tram fares does not add up. 'It's ironic that the one sector in which the Govt are willing to increase prices is the sector where they should be doing the opposite'. By @howardemma.bsky.social @wearetudublin.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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Why increasing bus, train and tram fares does not add up
In the middle of concerns over the cost of living, energy supply and climate change, hiking the price of using public transport does not make sense
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 08/09/2026
With over 870 school streets in London, 66% of kids are now getting to school by active travel. Every day there are 73,915 fewer cars doing the school run than when we started in 2016 - that’s the equivalent of a traffic jam from London to Newcastle.
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Arran Quay. Just cars in a bus lane at peak time. 😳
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 03/09/2026
Commuter groups have described increases in public transport fares as "absolutely unacceptable", accusing the Government of asking bus, rail and tram users to "in effect" cover the "astounding cost" of an extension in cuts to Excise Duty on petrol and diesel
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Bus, rail users funding excise cuts, commuter groups say
Increases in public transport fares for adults have been described as "absolutely unacceptable" by commuter groups.
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Daniel Moser @dmoser.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Pollution levels in London after 10 years of advancing sustainable transport.
Map showing Lower Pollution levels in London after 10 years of advancing sustainable transport.
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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In 2024, transport related A&E visits and hospital admissions cost an estimated €11.5 million. That excludes road deaths and costs of aftercare like physiotherapy, prescription painkillers, soft tissue injuries - not to mention lost labour time and welfare costs. The real cost is much higher.
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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Every €1 invested in Active Travel returns €4 to the economy, says NTA. This factors in jobs, reduced air pollution, physical activity, accidents avoided, among other economic benefits. But let's look at the actual cost of our current car-dependence. A thread: www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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€1 invested in active travel returns €4 to economy - NTA
Every euro invested in active travel produces almost €4 in economic benefits, according to a report commissioned by the National Transport Authority.
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Michelle @michelleroy78.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I might be going out on a hunch, but maybe the employer should pay a living wage to their staff.
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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Take Action - Hands Off Nature
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
There was an earthquake in Columbia last week. You can help by donating through justice for Colombia here: justiceforcolombia.org/colombia-ear...
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Colombia earthquake – donations for JFC projects - justice for colombia
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 magnitude struck western Colombia in the morning of Monday 10 August as many Colombians were beginning their daily commute. The epicentre was in the municipality of...
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Really excited for this talk in Dublin. Details and registration are now available for anyone interested. Thanks to @jcfjustice.bsky.social @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social @ibikedublin.bsky.social and many others for putting this together. www.eventbrite.ie/e/reframing-...
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Reframing Road Safety | A public lecture by Tom Flood
Reframing the mainstream narrative around road safety, road violence and active transportation. Once you see it, you can't unsee it.
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities. Will you add your name to the petition now? my.uplift.ie/petitions/vi... @uplift.ie
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Visa for Gaza students
I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities. Will you add your name to the petition now?
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
This sounds good: adult bike lessons in the Phoenix Park! engage.dublincity.ie/en-IE/projec...
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Citizen engagement platform
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
This is surely curtains for Farage's political career. I don't think there's any coming back from it. I hope not, at any rate. Looks like there could be a strong basis for a criminal case as well. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Revealed: George Cottrell transferred $2m to his mother days before her donations to Reform UK
Exclusive: Sources say Fiona Cottrell told bankers the transfers, received 24-72 hours before her donations to Reform, came from her son
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Newshound411 @newshound411.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
It’s corruption on steroids in plain sight. He doesn’t even try to hide that he’s looting US and cashing in on insider trading. He’s the most corrupt president in American history.
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fingalpimpernel.bsky.social @fingalpimpernel.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Don't disagree but most lay people would see this as a bike
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
I think I know that I’m bringing my children up properly when my 12 year old tells me that there are 3 football clubs created from the ashes of the recently liquidated Boavista Fc in Porto (and he’s happy to go and watch the fan owned one in the Portuguese 8th tier 😊
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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
“While EU states like Denmark, Holland race ahead in green transition, Ireland is mired in the past. Our politicians seem more focused on engaging in populist follies like facilitating chaotic rural one-off housing” My take on #climate crisis in @thejournal.ie www.thejournal.ie/readme/wildf...
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Wildfires at home and abroad: The climate crisis is here, and Ireland is far from prepared
With wildfires raging across Europe and here at home in Tipperary, Kerry and Wicklow, the warning signs couldn’t be clearer, yet the government drags its feet on climate action.
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
My experiences cyclin in Dublin summed up in this Irish times piece (unfortunately its behind a paywall) www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
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Cyclists have their say: ‘I was hit from behind without warning and knocked off the bike’
Cycling Callout
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Oisín Ó hAlmhain @oisinohalmhain.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Will the Saw Doctors retire that ‘To win just once’ song now, or is it going to be another 75 years?
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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Astonishing attack on civil society and environmental justice by a government lacking either vision or basic competence. www.thejournal.ie/jack-chamber...
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Chambers claims climate law has been 'weaponised' by NGOs to halt infrastructure projects
Friends of the Earth have said disapplying climate laws sets ‘an alarming precedent’.
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