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Proinsias Ó Tuama

@potuama.bsky.social
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Founder @Ballynamona, Teacher, Climate Ambassador, Beach Clean, Gaeilge SeaAndLandTrust.org b.332ppm

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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Wren’s nest
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
We were delighted at @ballynamona.bsky.social to have the support of the @hsscu.bsky.social over the last year resulting in over 1100 kids getting out to the coast and learning about the marine environment and what they could do to protect it. #Community @cleancoasts.bsky.social
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Would be great if we applied the same level of design, testing and scrutiny used for our children's car seats to the bike lanes they ride to school in.
White poster with an image of car seat on one side and kid and parent biking in painted lane on the other.

black text bike lane testing: 
Dynamic coating cure assessment
This test measures if the painted line is dry

Black text Car Seat Testing:

Dynamic Testing
This test measures the safety of the infant or child seat during a full-frontal collision at 48 km/h. It is carried out on an acceleration sled that is equipped with a standard bench seat. A crash test dummy is buckled into the infant or child seat, which is then secured to the bench seat using a seat belt or universal anchorages, and a tether strap, where required. The acceleration sled simulates a full-frontal collision at 48 km/h into a wall. High-speed cameras and other sensing devices installed on the sled and on the
dummy allow us to check the structural integrity of the infant or child seat as well as measuring:
How far forward the dummy's head moves;
How fast the dummy's chest moves; and
How much a rear-facing child seat rotates.
Buckle Release Testing
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Irish Examiner @irishexaminer.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
dlvr.it
Diversity and inclusion policies change lives — including mine
Mahbooba Faiz fled Afghanistan at the return of the Taliban. She recently graduated with a Masters from UCC and describes here how DEI policies have made a real difference to her life
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Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
I'd appreciate any help in amplifying this that I can get. A lot of work went into it and it's the kind of story that most media wouldn't touch with a barge-pole, but I think it raises important issues that need to be discussed.
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Eoin Lettice @eoinlettice.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
The 3-30-300 principle is a practical guideline that advocates for 3 trees visible from every home; 30% canopy cover in every neighbourhood; and living within 300 metres of high-quality green space. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
nature.com
Assessing European cities with the 3-30-300 rule underscores the need for enhanced urban greening efforts - Nature Communications
Less than 15% of people in 862 European cities live in full compliance with the 3-30-300 greening rule. Wealthier areas show higher adherence, highlighting urgent needs for equitable urban planning to...
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Eoin Lettice @eoinlettice.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
New study shows that just 2-4% of people living in Dublin and Cork (and less than 2% on Waterford, Limerick and Galway) benefits from the full 3-30-300 urban greening principle. That's way behind most other European cities studied. joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and...
joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu
Urban green spaces are scarce, while climate and wealth impact access
A study of 862 European cities reveals a lack of adequate access to green space. It also highlights a climate-driven geographical difference and a clear socioeconomic divide.
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Current views outside Burgess Filling station outside Killeagh.
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
An interesting and thought provoking take on Cork City. youtu.be/YFT8XlJ-tq8?...
youtu.be
The Provincial City
YouTube video by Kev Collins
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Clean Coasts Ballynamona @ballynamona.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
It's important to invest in ourselves and our volunteers. Hope it stays in the bag and never needs to come out though! Delighted to announce that a defibrillator will accompany us on our beach cleans. looking after the people who join us on #CSR days, school and volunteer events.
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Any support, even an RT is really helpful. Thank you.
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Clean Coasts Ballynamona @ballynamona.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Can we grab you for just a minute? We'd love you to support our work by picking up one of our 2026 calendars (check comments below). Sharing across your socials is so helpful to us too. Wishing you the happiest Christmas and may 2026 be filled with joy & happiness. Happy Christmas.
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Yellow at most. At most. #IrevNz
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Hannah Daly @hannahdaly.ie · 28/10/2025
Our letter in response to John FitzGerald's article last week, which made several incorrect claims about our research, including that it calls for Ireland to "end all livestock production". www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
A low poll suits FG. If you want Catherine elected, you will have to vote her in yourself. No one else can do it for you. #DIY #Áras25
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
🏮Once more for evening voters in Cork North Central who normally vote in Trinity Presbyterian Church polling station 🏮
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
I’m aware of a card carrying FG member who tore up a Humphries canvassing leaflet last week. Not sure she’s quite the safe pair of hands she claims to be. Humphreys questioned about credit union that she managed taking debtors to court jrnl.ie/6849520 🫣
jrnl.ie
Humphreys questioned about credit union that she managed taking debtors to court
Humphrey has been critical of her rival Connolly for representing banks in home repossession cases during the recession.
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Holy Shit Balls!! Amazing. #LeivMun #Ftw #suaf #Munster
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
“Fianna Fáil voters have a strong tradition of supporting neutrality. I am asking them for their votes.” - Catherine Connolly TD @catherinegalway.bsky.social #aras25 #Spéirghorm #TripleLock
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Alan Kinsella @electionlit.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
“They dragged little Greta by her hair before our eyes, beat her, and forced her to kiss the Israeli flag. They did everything imaginable to her, as a warning to others,” Turkish activist ErsinÇelik, a participant in the Sumud flotilla, told Anadolu news agency. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
theguardian.com
Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags
Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water
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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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Clean Coasts Ballynamona @ballynamona.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Do check it out and if you spot something that needs fixing please let us know 🙏 cleancoastsballynamona.org
cleancoastsballynamona.org
Clean Coasts Ballynamona
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Clean Coasts Ballynamona @ballynamona.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
We’ve just made a new website! Lots of time and energy gone into it and would love you to visit it. The main improvement is that our servers are now based in Cork. Hollyhill to be exact. Neighbours to the $3.5 trillion people. Massive thanks to @rgsweetnam.zq.ie for super help with hosting.
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Jen Keane @zenbuffy.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland? We don't mind ourselves in the sun, but also far too many of us use sunbeds. The govt. has opened a consultation on banning sunbeds. Imo, we should ban commercial sunbed use. ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
ec.europa.eu
Public Consultation on a Potential Ban on Commercial Sunbed Use in Ireland
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Iain Soutar @isoutar.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Artificial grass: the gift that keeps on giving.
bbc.co.uk
Artificial grass catches fire at Derbyshire farm in heatwave
A plume of black smoke is rising from a farm in Stanton, near Swadlincote.
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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Clean Coasts Ballynamona @ballynamona.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
With the support of @hsscu.bsky.social yesterday we had a fantastic day on Garrylucas Beach, doing #MarineEducation with over 200 fabulous kids from four local schools. Take a bow, all the children and teachers from #Ballinspittle, #Ballinadee, #Gurraneasig and #ScoilNaomhEltin.
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Clean Coasts Ballynamona @ballynamona.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Thrilled to have Cork Lawfirm #RonanDalyJermyn join us 06/06/2025 for a day of #MarineEducation as one of our #WorldOceanDay events with a massive beach clean up. Helping us to keep on top of #marinelitter at Ardnahinch in #shanagarry which is a SPA for 12 species of winter wading birds.
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Philip Boucher-Hayes @philipb-h.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Hot Mess has an archive of 30 episodes. The contributors are the best #climate people in their field. It’s a public resource. Please share. Apple 👉 podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/h... Spotify 👉 open.spotify.com/show/3BGS0Cn... Pocketcasts 👉 pca.st/podcast/6245... RTÉ 👉 pca.st/podcast/6245...
open.spotify.com
Hot Mess
Podcast · RTÉ Radio 1 · Measuring the gap between Ireland's climate aspirations and climate actions.
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Eoin Lettice @eoinlettice.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Wexford lagoon facing 'ecological disaster' The EPA study indicated that agricultural run-off was the source of the excess nutrient levels.
rte.ie
Wexford lagoon facing 'ecological disaster', say experts
An "ecological disaster" is unfolding at one of Ireland's largest lagoons, according to experts, with algae blocking out light leading to plants and animals dying.
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Is it any wonder how/why Coilte quietly shut down its non-profit nature branch?!
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
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Philip Boucher-Hayes @philipb-h.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
The possibility of the Atlantic Ocean Circulation slowing down is real. “When?” is the unanswered question. Today’s episode of Hot Mess sets out the arguments for and against a collapse this century and what it means for countries in the North Atlantic. Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Two recent earthquakes, both almost 6 M, occurred in Tajikistan and the Northwest of the Kuril Islands, and were felt in Midleton. @quakeshake.bsky.social
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Philip Boucher-Hayes @philipb-h.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Is the government trying to talk its way out of reducing emissions from farming, instead of supporting what it knows will work? Hot Mess is back for a fifth series on @rteradio1.bsky.social tonight, or right here 👇 now. www.rte.ie/radio/podcas...
rte.ie
Ep 25 - Methane
Does the programme for government rely on bad science for reducing methane emissions from farming?
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
New rare and local breeding bird recording initiative launched by the National Biodiversity Data Centre. @liamly.bsky.social records.biodiversityireland.ie/record/breed...
records.biodiversityireland.ie
Recording System :: Birds - rare and localised breeding birds
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
🫣
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
I ordered a new passport after 5pm last Thursday the 10th of April. Have a guess what arrived this morning? Take a bow Department of Foreign Affairs. Take a fricken bow.
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
This is the message.
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Honouring Mick O'Dwyer RIP before La Rochelle v Munster #Rugby #GAA #Sport #Respect
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Got a €490 bill from @sseairtricity.bsky.social Compared to another major supplier, they were over €80 more on the same usage. Rep offered new higher rates starting today + €130 bribe to stay. Blamed the regulator CRU.ie for not receiving best price - that I must ask for it.
cru.ie
Regulating energy and water for a changing climate | CRU.ie
Regulating energy and water for a changing climate
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
A bumblebee is only ever 40mins away from starvation with queens needing to visit 6000 flowers a day.
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Saoirse McHugh @saoirsemc.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
The bumblebees are on the dandelions!! Back away from the lawnmowers
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Clean Coasts Ballynamona @ballynamona.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Our next 1-hour Beach Clean is this Sunday in Pilmore at 11 am to 12 pm. As always we'll provide pickers, bags and vests - you need only provide yourselves, kids and friends! 😊 (ps: maybe do bring gloves if you want!👐) ⬇️Meeting here⬇️ maps.app.goo.gl/sCugg98BiFJQ...
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Here is the magnitude 7.7 Myanmar earthquake recorded on my station S5FE0 in Midleton, Cork. Yes… that’s just over 9000 km away and it hit us about 12.5 minutes later. That’s 12 km a second. Or 43,250 km an hour. 😳 @news.rte.ie
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Proinsias Ó Tuama @potuama.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Writing an assignment on pollinators at the moment, and following a line of inquiry about the US EPA, many links associated with it lead you to this. It will hit so hard when it finally hits home. Depressing... feel totally powerless.
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 17/03/2025
Thousands of people are ditching Tesla. Here’s one of them with a message you can see from space. Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
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Hazelwood Landscapes @hazelwoodlscapes.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Really looking forward to the launch of the Cabra Pond or as it may soon be known “James Pond Dublin O7”. This community wildlife pond has been a bit of a passion project 4 me and the folks @connectingcabra.bsky.social Join us this Sunday @ 12.30 Church of the most Precious Blood Fassaugh Ave Cabra
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