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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Irish Times readers may recall a piece I wrote about James O'Neill, the Belfast man whose body was found in the Phoenix Park in 2023, but whose family wasn't informed of his death for over a year. Yesterday, his parents met the Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan, to discuss their concerns.
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James O’Neill’s parents meet Minister to discuss circumstances of son’s death and identification
Body found in Phoenix Park in November 2023, but father and mother did not learn of death until over a year later
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Carl Kinsella @carlkinsella.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
If the Irish team or indeed any players really do refuse to play this match they would be heroes on an international scale
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Patrick Bresnihan @pbresnihan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Myself, Seán Fearon and Pat Brodie have published a report today examining the exaggerated benefits and significant costs of data centres to Ireland. Below is a short thread on some of the key takeaways. Read the full report here: mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/21... 1/6
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Jo Ní Ghiolla Shúiligh @jogil.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Just watching RTÉ Investigates and my first thought when I see the ethics guy is “I know those eyes, but it couldn’t be”. It is.
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Michael Spicer @michaelspicer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Oh and by the way if you've ever made a poster like this to promote your event, I will never come to it.
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Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera @pantibliss.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Just pure gutter racism dressed up in a suit. Appalling stuff. And I wish I believed the media would put on their grown up pants and deal with this properly but I suspect they'll soft-soap and both-sides it into reality.
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Aidan O’Brien @aidanobrien.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
One thing "AI" is actually good at detecting. People in authority who haven't had a single original thought or idea since 1987.
Wrong-way motorway driving could be detected by AI
Wrong-way motorway driving to face harsher penalties under new laws announced after M9 crash
Five teenagers died when they were travelling the wrong way down the M9 on August 16th and their BMW collided with a Hyundai going the right way. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA
Five teenagers died when they were travelling the wrong way down the M9 on August 16th and their BMW collided with a Hyundai going the right way. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA
Ellen Coyne
Fri Aug 28 2026 - 19:30 • 4 MIN READ

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other new technology could be used to improve detection of cars driving the wrong way on motorways.

The scope for introducing such technology on Irish roads was discussed at a meeting of senior leaders of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) following the fatal M9 crash this month.

Plans were announced after the meeting for harsher penalties for “aggravated” dangerous driving, including deliberately driving the wrong way down a motorway, under legislation due to be enacted before the end of this year.

Minister of State at the Department of Transport Seán Canney said officials would next week start work on stricter laws for those who “deliberately put other people’s lives at risk”.
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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Tim Curry was Dolly for us fucking weirdos. He helped make us who we are. He went big, he went bold, and he left behind him a career that cannot be duplicated. One of the things I've learned in Hollywood is the people who play villains are always the best PEOPLE. And he played the best villains.
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Mo Ryan @moryan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Nothing has changed. Nothing will change. This will remain true for the whole press cycle for the wizard bigot show.
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Mark Ruffalo @markruffalo.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
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IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · 19/08/2026
London’s low-emission zone led to children gaining lung capacity; so why was it blocked in Ireland? Comment & Analysis: Researchers were surprised by how much schoolchildren's lung capacity in London has improved since the controversial, yet highly popular, ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) was…
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London’s low-emission zone led to children gaining lung capacity; so why was it blocked in Ireland?
Comment & Analysis: Researchers were surprised by how much schoolchildren's lung capacity in London has improved since the controversial, yet highly popular, ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) was implemented, The Guardian and the BBC reported this today. Users of cars, vans, minibuses, motorcycles and other vehicles which do not meet the Ulez standards must pay £12.50 daily charge to drive in the zone, which is nearly as wide as the M25 motorway.
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Prof Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Oh my god what TF is wrong with #BBC #BroadcastingHouse? They have got KATHLEEN STOCK on to do the review, SPECIFICALLY to talk about Jason Arday. When she was one of the most egregious examples of the pile on, just days ago. I have turned the radio off. Shame on you BBC.
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Okay Clacton. Let’s go.
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Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera @pantibliss.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
This is an Instagram post from the Lord Mayor of Dublin encouraging Dubliner's to visit "the world's largest floating book fair" on a ship docked in Dublin for "educational" purposes, and to "meet the crew" etc etc and doesn't even mention that it's actually an evangelical Christian organisation
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lordmayorofdublin on Instagram: "🚢📚 Official Opening of Logos Hope in DublinThe Lord Mayor of Dublin @darylbarron was delighted to go aboard @logoshope and attend…"
🚢📚 Official Opening of Logos Hope in DublinThe Lord Mayor of Dublin @darylbarron was delighted to go aboard @logoshope and attend the Official Opening Ceremony of the world’s largest floating book fair, as the vessel begins its visit to Dublin.The ceremony brought together the Logos Hope leadership team and international crew, diplomatic representatives, Dublin Port Authority, community partners and special guests, with a Parade of Nations, cultural performance, speeches and the official ribbon cutting and inauguration.In his address, the Lord Mayor welcomed the Captain, Director, crew and the international community of Logos Hope to Dublin, highlighting the city’s longstanding connection with the sea and the importance of bringing people, cultures, knowledge and communities together.📖 With thousands of books and educational resources on board, Logos Hope offers visitors the opportunity to discover new ideas, meet people from around the world and experience a truly global community.The Lord Mayor encouraged the people of Dublin to come aboard during the ship’s stay, explore the book fair, meet the crew and experience the spirit of friendship, learning and hope that Logos Hope represents.Fáilte go Baile Átha Cliath — welcome to Dublin, Logos Hope! 🇮🇪🌍🚢#LogosHope #Dublin #LordMayorDublinView all comments
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Darach Ó Séaghdha @darach.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
He laughs like a landlord.
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Lilith Ferreyra-Carroll @trasinscneach.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
It's so infuriating that the same media who constantly & incessantly lie about my community, who say we are a threat to other women & children, try ban us from toilets, sports & healthcare, will simultaneously & shamelessly eulogise a bunch of dead nonces & misogynists while silencing their victims.
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Graham @1fivefive.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Sorry to be going on about it but this Glen Hansard thing has middle aged (mostly) men queuing up voluntarily admit that they are either themselves dangerous to women or completely cool with other people being dangerous to women as long as they seem pretty sound to them. Over and over again.
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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Russell Street, Moss Side, Manchester, c.1974. Residents held a party to bid farewell to the street before it was demolished. (Mirrorpix/Manchester Evening News).
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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
"A city doesn't get hollowed out by too many visitors. It hollows out when too little of the city remains underneath them, when the thing they queued to see has been quietly sold off around them while they queued." Great piece on #Dublin by Conor McGuire in Western People.
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Dublin is now a shell of its once former self - opinion - Western People
Dublin is now a shell of its once former self - opinion - Western People
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 31/07/2026
Years on, danger spots for cyclists along the Rathmines to city centre corridor persist. There's a plan to reduce motor vehicle traffic along the route, and install kerb-segregated cycle lanes along most of it – but moving very, very slowly.
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Years on, danger spots for cyclists along Rathmines to city centre corridor persist
There's a plan to reduce motor vehicle traffic along the route, and install kerb-segregated cycle lanes along most of it – but moving very, very slowly.
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Saoirse McHugh @saoirsemc.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
This summer has made it abundantly clear that we need rewetting across all landscapes, varied habitats, firebreaks and a recalibration of what we use water for, and in ireland, a massive growth and restoration of our degraded ecosystems like bog and wet woodlands that are naturally fire resistant
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Sooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Imagine if it turns out Cape Verde is absolutely amazing at penalties and they just win the World Cup by holding every single team to 0-0 for 120 minutes before smashing in five perfect pens.
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Daniel Kennedy @fliglman.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Muppet's Zone of Interest: all the onscreen actors are human but the voices of the victims suffering off screen are all muppets
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Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St, D1 @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🌈 Pride Parade is this Saturday 27th. If you need somewhere to meet friends, regroup if you get split up, cool down, top up your make-up, take a breath or browse quietly for five minutes, we’re here. Chapters has been a Dublin bookshop for 40+ years. Everyone welcome. Always. 📚🌈
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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Thomas House of Dublin exhibiting the pro-human solidarity that all of us should demonstrate.
SO FOR THE FUTURE (LITERALLY) WE'RE NOT ACCEPTING AI POSTERS OR FLYERS FOR THE PUB.

We're right next to Ireland's biggest Art College, lads. It's not a good look.

WE UNDERSTAND BANDS CAN BE SKINT BUT RELYING ON SOME EARTH KILLING APP FROM SOME PAEDO ISLAND BILLIONAIRE IS NOT THE WAY. WE GOT BY WITHOUT IT AND WE'LL GET BY AGAIN.

IF YOU'RE STUCK WE'LL HELP. (YES IT HAS BEEN USED HERE BEFORE BUT CONSIDER THIS THE START OF THE END OF IT.)

THANKS, HUMANS.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Happy Father's Day 🖤
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Jesusofthebog @jesuskelly.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
“legitimate concerns” a phrase loved by the worst shitehawks going.
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Todd Vaziri @tvaziri.com · 15/06/2026
a reminder that there are so many thousands of people who are smart and kind and are really working hard to make the world a better place for everyone I personally need that reminder from time to time to time
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BJ ColanGIALLO @bjcolangelo.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Sometimes you interview #JasonMomoa and he tells you he loves you and that he wishes he could beat up your childhood bullies. Full #Supergirl interviews coming soon to /Film!
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Happy "tRump's Name Removed From The Wall Of The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts" Day to all those who celebrate! 🥂
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Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
One time, our tiny town’s little (but very cool) movie theatre was having their premiere for the FLASH movie, which people thought was going to be a big hit at the time. The theater was actually very busy that first night. A friend wrote the screenplay, I was excited. 1/
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Kasey Gifford @kaseygifford.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
People love historical what if scenarios. What if JFK was never assassinated? What if the Nazis won in WW2? A scenario I never see discussed is what if the aids crisis didnt decimate the gay men of America in the 80s-90s? Its easy to forget 1 in 15 gay boomer men died. An estimated 300,000 deaths-
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 06/06/2026
A spirited radio debate last week left listeners befuddled as a doctor and the chair of the Sunbed Association contradicted each other on medical research. jrnl.ie/7059129
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FactCheck: What the scientific studies say about the harms of sunbed use
Is all the data against sunbeds old and outdated?
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🌎🐎John Hyphen🎮🤠 @johnhyphen.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
ireland is shockingly bad here, but the amount of natural forest is closer to 1% most "forest" in ireland is just tree plantations, clear cut when there's "bioeconomy" money to be made – an absolute desert in terms of biodiversity putting space aside for nature to regrow is the only solution
sad looking tree plantationssad looking tree plantations
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Sam Tranum @samtranum.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Councillor: Can I see the reports on which you are basing your argument that it makes financial sense to abandon (rather then retrofit/upgrade) DCC's HQ on Wood Quay, and build/relocate to a new HQ at Camden Yard on Kevin St? DCC Chief Executive: No.
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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Newcastle Central Station in the snow, painting by Peter Burns.
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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
It would be nice to be able to do art for a living without having to do relentless, extremely reluctant self-promotion in order to make any semblance of an income from it, but I deeply appreciate people putting up with it. Thank ye!
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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Whatever about the impact on my own career, I am so sad and frustrated to see more and more artists I love struggling or considering leaving the field because of decreased sales, increased costs, and the impact of genAI. I don't want to lose the joy of seeing my favourite artists' beautiful work.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 25/05/2026
Raising them right: Niamh O'Reilly looks at the scourge of dog poo everywhere in this country, and as fines are set to go up, she asks, where are the dog and litter wardens? jrnl.ie/7046613t
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Raising them right: Nothing tests your patience like rolling a buggy through dog poo
Niamh O’Reilly looks at the scourge of dog poo everywhere in this country, and as fines are set to go up, she asks, where are the dog and litter wardens?
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Eris Loves #DeadTeenagerMovie 🎃📚👻 @erislovesmovies.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
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CMAT Euro Country: Woman Dancing in Mall
ALT: CMAT Euro Country: Woman Dancing in Mall
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Sam Tranum @samtranum.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
I've always felt the best way to get people subscribe to @dublininquirer.com, is just to publish good articles and wait and hope. But I'm told, that people are busy and might have other things on their minds than us, so I'd better make a pitch, better ask. So here goes. 1/
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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Ireland's Ancient Animals, for which at least some evidence was found to suggest they once roamed this island, even if only for a while. Some might even make a comeback! Featuring the Irish elk, bear, lynx, great auk, wild boar, & wolf. #SpéirGhorm #SciArt Prints: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
Semi-cartoony greyscale drawing of some of Ireland's ancient wildlife described above, in front of a Celtic knotwork tree design.


#SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #Ireland #Rewild #Rewilding #Art #SciArt #Cartoon
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Sooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Keir Starmer would have DEFINITELY dragged Gordon Brown over the coals for his “bigoted woman” hot mic moment. He’d have done an interview with her and shed a fake tear at her “legitimate concerns”.
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Ash @queerash.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Maybe leftwing people vote Labour, we don't know. 
Frankly, we don't wanna know. 
It's a market we can do without.
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Carl Kinsella @carlkinsella.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
yeah right after they figure out how to put debit card payments on busses they'll build a nuclear power plant. and of course the space program
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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Of the five sitting Kerry TDs, four had fathers who were also politicians, and three have children who are now also politicians, and maybe that's not the best way to do democracy
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Darach Ó Séaghdha @darach.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Richard Dawkins is the Garron Noone of science.
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Mollie Goodfellow @hansmollman.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Ted the Dog from Gone Fishing has died, so I’m telling my secretary to cancel the rest of my day
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HappyToast @happytoast.co.uk · 25/04/2026
He should have finished with "I've lost my pagey wage"
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