Reposted by Richie McCIreland's Native Woodland Trust @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social · 09/07/2026🦋 Marsh Fritillary spotted near Rinnagan Wood Nature Reserve, Co Roscommon One of Ireland's most important butterflies, the Marsh Fritillary depends on species-rich grasslands and healthy habitat mosaics to survive Native woodland reserves protect far more than trees—they support entire landscapes! 02710
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 26/12/2025www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...rte.ieThe Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte has died aged 65, the band have said. 000
Reposted by Richie McCLisa O’Carroll @lisaocarroll.bsky.social · 26/10/2025Do you know anyone who has received notice of benefits stopping because you have flown out of country but are now back? Email me at lisa.ocarroll@theguardian.com. NI parents mistakenly hit in crackdown but there may be others www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...theguardian.comNI parents caught in UK crackdown lose child benefit after travelling via DublinExclusive: new anti-fraud system fails to account for fact many return to country via airport in Irish capital 41816
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 26/10/2025Can “wee shaking” extend as far as a damn good thrashing with a sally rod? 140
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 26/10/2025And yet a lot political commentators want to focus on the number of spoiled votes to detract from the overwhelming success of Catherine Connolly compared to the current and former Presidents. 241
Reposted by Richie McCPaul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 25/10/2025This has been going on for 77 years.😢 512770
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 26/10/2025We have had the same 2 parties (or iterations) in power since the state was founded and what do the electorate do every election? Put either or both back in to continue to phuck things up for us The electorate should be sectioned for repetitive self-harm. 000
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 26/10/2025In fairness, she’s had months to prepare for not winning. Never ahead on any polls and even smearing the bejaus done her campaign no use. 040
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 26/10/2025And in a day or 2 talk of the record number of spoiled votes will be negligible. In a week or two it be all but forgotten about until the next election or referendum is held, when pundits will ask will it play a part again. 110
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 26/10/2025People are free to spoil their vote if they want, but at the end of the day what does it achieve? It doesn’t stop the election going ahead and only candidates legitimately on the ballot paper can be elected. 120
Reposted by Richie McCPhilip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Another firsthand account of how those abducted from the Global Sumud Flotilla were treated. To quote the Manic Street Preachers song: "If you tolerate this, then your children will be next ..." 184
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 06/09/2025If they are going to the bother of putting up the flag, then they should put it at the top of the pole. 000
Reposted by Richie McCNew Civil Engineer @social.newcivilengineer.com · 06/09/2025John Sisk & Son has agreed to buy Northern Ireland contractor Farrans Construction in a deal that will expand the Cork-founded firm’s footprint across the UK and Ireland Full story:buff.lySisk to acquire Farrans Construction | New Civil EngineerThe transaction, subject to regulatory approval, will see Sisk acquire Farrans from building materials group CRH. Financial terms of the sale have not 001
Reposted by Richie McCAnthony Albanese @albomp.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Statement on the recognition of the State of Palestine. 79538158
Reposted by Richie McCSarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Cicada emergence 1047855
Reposted by Richie McCWWN @waterfordwhispers.bsky.social · 11/08/2025“You’re Not 20 Anymore”: HSE Issue Drinking Warning For Middle Aged Men Ahead Of Oasis Gigs waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/08/1…waterfordwhispersnews.com“You’re Not 20 Anymore”: HSE Issue Drinking Warning For Middle Aged Men Ahead Of Oasis GigsAN URGENT health warning has been issued by the HSE ahead of the Oasis gigs in Dublin this coming weekend, warning middle-aged men about their planned intake of alcohol. Did you come of age in the … 02110
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 10/08/2025Back to London where this Plastic Paddy hails from. 010
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 10/08/2025www.bbc.com/sport/footba...bbc.comSuleiman al-Obeid: Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over tributeMohamed Salah calls out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death. 010
Reposted by Richie McCWWN @waterfordwhispers.bsky.social · 05/08/2025Gardaí Stop Suspicious Audi Going Under The Speed Limit waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/08/0…waterfordwhispersnews.comGardaí Stop Suspicious Audi Going Under The Speed LimitTRAFFIC gardaí have taken to Twitter to post an image of a suspicious looking Audi which they pulled over after clocking the driver going 110kmph in a 120kmph zone. “We witnessed the car also using indicators … 0163
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 23/07/2025www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comTop UN court says countries can sue each other over climate changeThe decision from the world's highest court has been welcomed by developing nations at most risk from climate change. 000
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 22/07/2025R.I.P. Ozzy BLACK SABBATH - "Iron Man" from The End (Live Video) youtu.be/7-thChxjcVw?... via @YouTubeyoutu.beBLACK SABBATH - "Iron Man" from The End (Live Video)YouTube video by Black Sabbath 000
Reposted by Richie McCDr Neutopia @oceanclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2025You simply can't beat Brianna Wu's assertion that the IDF are, quote, "20-something children", unlike the 9 year old Palestinian grownups they are genociding in between holidays to Cyprus. 351957361
Reposted by Richie McCGo Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Southeast of Greenland, this blob of seawater was colder between 1901 and 2021 than during late 1800s and its getting colder Clearest evidence of a weakening of critical ocean current AMOC which will fundamentally change climate of W Europe and E USA www.livescience.com/planet-earth...livescience.comAtlantic ocean currents are weakening — and it could make the climate in some regions unrecognizableA cold blob of water in the North Atlantic is an ominous sign that a system of currents that regulate the planet's climate could be weakening. 02411
Reposted by Richie McCJonathan Cook @jonathan-cook.bsky.social · 06/06/2025The Israeli ambassador's incitement has been in flagrant violation of the Genocide Convention to which the UK is a signatory. Britain has a legal obligation to expel her for fomenting support for the most serious crimes against humanity. Read my latest: www.declassifieduk.org/why-is-the-u...declassifieduk.orgWhy is the UK sheltering Israel's genocide-inciting ambassador?It is long past time Tzipi Hotovely was expelled from London. Starmer’s inaction proves he has no intention of stopping his support for Israel’s crimes in Gaza. 05238
Reposted by Richie McCThe Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Fine Gael senator Paraic Brady didn’t declare a property sale to Longford County Council for €67,000 – nearly double what he paid for it – while sitting on the council’s social housing committee. Robert Troy also made undeclared sales to this council. www.ontheditch.com/fine-gael-se...ontheditch.comFG senator didn't declare €67,000 property sale to councilWhile sitting on social housing committee. 25631
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Is this the same “most moral army” that had no qualms in slaughtering paramedics, burying their bodies in a mass grave, burying the ambulances to hide their war crimes then put out a false narrative of the events? Some might question their “morals” in this situation and countless others. 020
Reposted by Richie McCPhilip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 04/06/2025"The banks were not bailed out" - Micheál Martin to the Dáil, Dec 16, 2020. 😵💫 091
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 02/06/2025It is only 15:11 now. Can he not go a day without it? 110
Reposted by Richie McCThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 02/06/2025‘Everything came so quick’: Jordon Ibe on Liverpool, trauma and starting afreshtheguardian.com‘Everything came so quick’: Jordon Ibe on Liverpool, trauma and starting afreshWinger has overcome tragedy and mental health problems. Now, he tells Sam Dalling, he wants to give his football career ‘one last push’ 0163
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 02/06/2025A glorious morning up at the Hellfire. #Hellfire #TrigStn #DublinMountains #DublinBay 110
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 16/05/2025I think I’ll just wait for the new Operating System update. Nothing getting pushed into my hole, strictly one way traffic. 110
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 08/05/2025youtube.com/watch?v=OLkP...youtube.comChumbawamba - The day the nazi diedYouTube video by Huppelplopp1848 000
Reposted by Richie McCGo Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 08/05/2025If microscopic life was found on some distant planet the world would go crazy Yet here in the ocean there is an abundance of intelligent life that share many traits with humans Yet all humans can do is hunt and kill them and eat them without a thought 13311
Reposted by Richie McCUnofficial BBCNews (World) Bot @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Israeli forces close Unrwa-run schools in East Jerusalembbc.comIsraeli forces close Unrwa-run schools in East JerusalemThe action, which affects hundreds of Palestinian pupils, comes after an Israeli ban on Unrwa this year. 0610
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 08/05/2025A massive crowd in the Vatican for the announcement of the new Pope and no sign of a “Mayo4Sam” banner. Huge opportunity missed there! 000
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Yet his government do nothing to stop the illegal flights of arms and components flying through Irish airspace. And still we wait on the Occupied Territories Bill 2018 to pass through the Dail. www.rte.ie/news/middle-...rte.ieMartin says Israel's Gaza blockade 'clearly a war crime'Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the blockading by Israel of food and humanitarian aid to Gaza "clearly constitutes a war crime". 010
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 06/05/2025SH just closes his eyes sticks his fingers in his ears as repeatedly says “la la la la” until he reckons people have stopped talking about Israel. 010
Richie McC @richiemcc.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Well he always plays and “dances” to the YMCA song so maybe……. 020
