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@shanerazor.bsky.social
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Law, Music, Politics, Bikes, and LFC. 🇮🇪🇪🇺 Dyslexic....so excuse the odd grammer issue and left out word. Views my own etc etc. (I give out about Ireland not being a grown up country alot.)

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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Get in the Sea. The nonsense we go on with in this country with public transport. And now we're being told it's 2bn over what's in the NDP. Just build the f**king thing. Those fuel give aways have really come home to roost. #speirgorm #transport #ireland www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
irishtimes.com
Passengers on planned MetroLink may have to pay more to use Dublin Airport stop
Premium fare to and from airport being assessed, says National Transport Authority
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Spoiler it was never a gamble. Its a strategic move. The Anglosphere is too wrapped up in oil prices and carbon tech for profit to see China quietly setting the pieces on the board for its future plans #speirgorm #china China’s clean-energy gamble is paying off www.irishtimes.com/world/asia-p...
irishtimes.com
China’s clean-energy gamble is paying off
As disruption in Strait of Hormuz rattles energy markets, Beijing’s long push towards electrification is cushioning the impact and reshaping global power
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Peak Cork behaviour. #speirgorm #ATN #alltogethernow
Image of text which says - Sean o callaghan who traveled from Dublin, but was keen to stress that he is from Cork.
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Tell me you were a terrible manager without telling me you were a terrible manager. Says consultant who wrote this op ed remotely. Most civil servants are in 3 days a week 1/ Scaling back remote working should be on the agenda. #speirgorm www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
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mensrea @mensie.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
German broadcast. Nailed it
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Why is this absolute rubbish published. The best part of the article, the guy who wrote it, is from....Sheffield, in England 🤣he, "visits" friends and relations in cork. Surely this is a culture warrior out for a digital spin. #speirgorm #activetravel www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/your...
irishexaminer.com
Letters to the Editor: Greenway experiment must end
One reader writes in to say many of these greenways run a long way from peoples’ homes or other well-frequented parts of towns and countryside, opening up  dangers of antisocial behaviour
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
This sounds like a winner tbh #speirgorm because we cant keep going they way we are currently going. #climate
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Has the 2nd Russian Pacific fleet made a comeback? And were there torpedo boats near by? #naval #history #navysky Russian frigate reportedly fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
irishtimes.com
Russian frigate reportedly fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel
Sources say incident is not linked to the recent UK interception of a Russia-linked tanker
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
This by 100%. Its works in the Netherlands and it could easily work here. This is a no brainer, buikd a cycle track and let it make returns year after year after year for the price of maintaining a well let footpath. #speirgorm #transport
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Then empower the public and civil service to do this? You can litterally do this, instead of commentating. As it stands its not unusual to be queried on an overspend or underspend of 18e. #speirgorm Public service must embrace risk to deliver big projects. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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Public service must embrace risk to deliver big projects, Jack Chambers says
Minister addresses Fianna Fáil ardfheis in Dublin as party braces itself for possible double byelection loss
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... This whole photo essay by the @theguardian.com s Sean Smith should be sent to @dieworkwear.bsky.social if gammon could dress up, it'd be this.
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Too good to be true: on the road with Nigel Farage – photo essay
Guardian photojournalist Sean Smith has been following the Reform UK leader as he criss-crosses the country on a busy schedule of walkabouts and meet-ups with prospective councillors and supporters be...
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Michael Emonds @michaelje67.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
This angle of Wirtz’s finish shades of THAT Thiago goal 🤩 🇩🇪 #LFC #Liverpool #Redsky #CrystalPalace #PL
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
If the minister is of a mind to designate private offshore wind facilities as critical infrastructure, they shouldn't be in private hands. If we follow the logic that they are critical. #speirgorm #ireland #renewables www.irishtimes.com/politics/oir...
irishtimes.com
Ireland considers designating private offshore wind facilities as critical infrastructure
Jack Chambers tells Oireachtas committee engagement on this issue is under way within Government
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Madeleine Lyes @cityintersect.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
This graph should be on the front of newspapers. From Sinead O'Sullivan: www.butthistime.com/p/mind-the-gap
A graph showing the connection between GDP and infrastructure in the EU. Ireland a massive outlier - one of the richest, with the worst infrastructure
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
A good article by @thejournal.ie on the protests and there infiltration by the fascists. Its a balanced look at what's going on. #speirgorm How Ireland's far-right movement got involved in the fuel protests and tried to hijack them jrnl.ie/7009832
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How Ireland's far-right movement got involved in the fuel protests and tried to hijack them
While many are protesting fuel costs, far-right actors and international figures are using the movement to push anti-immigrant narratives.
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Cycling In Kilkenny @cyclinginkilkenny.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Got to love ireland, if Just Stop Oil did this everyone would be calling for their deaths. If farmers and truck drivers do this, lots of people think its great. We comment about Americans being stupid, many in Ireland need to seriously look at themselves.
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Nah, enough now, clear them off the roads and let the country get on with life. #speirgorm the right to protest has firmly tipped into the obligation not to be a pack of muppets.
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Played as well as we could, ran our legs off sometimes you just get beaten. #coybig #speirgorm
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
If Trump does what hes says hes going to do re gas and oil infrastructure in the gulf....he might just become the biggest driver of a shift to renewables in modern times. #speirgorm #politics #iran
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Pair Nice starts today, so in honour cycling its time to post a classic from the days of GCN+ #bikesky #parisnice
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Eh no? So the head of the CCPC wants to push people into more precarious working arrangements. Get in the Sea. #speirgorm #transport #Ireland www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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'No intention' to open taxi market to ride-hailing apps
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has said the full introduction of ride-hailing services is not Government policy and there is "no intention to introduce it", amid calls from the CCPC to open th...
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Ohh F**k off. Yamamori pre dates the refurbishment by a fair bit. It would have been reasonable foreseeable on the hotels behalf they'd need more f**king sound proofing. #speirgorm #ireland #livemusic #music New Hoxton Hotel seeks injunction over music noise www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
irishtimes.com
New Hoxton Hotel seeks injunction over music noise from adjoining club
Yamamori Izakaya, which hosts late-night music, shares party walls with hotel
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Thomas Duffy @taesaveslives.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
This message needs to be said repeatedly and everywhere. Your granny heats her home: € in tax You drive your diesel/petrol car: €€ Michael O'Leary makes millions burning the same oil: 0, zero, zilch. I'd love some group to take out billboards, personalise it, get nasty #speirgorm
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
I have no words for this absolute disaster. There's so much research showing this kinda step doesn't work re safety, and will destroy any chance of getting people on bikes and will end city bikes of any description #speirgorm #ireland #cycling #cyclists irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...
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All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms
— Plan was expected to be put to the Cabinet today before it was withdrawn from the meeting of Government Ministers. A reported plan by Ireland’s Government to make the wearing of helme…
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I BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Bicycles do not require numberplates in Switzerland, even most e-bikes and cargo e-bikes don't However, if your e-bike can go faster than 25km/h it is classed the same as a moped and must have a license plate... ...which is exactly the same as the law here in Ireland, only here it is not enforced.
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
RTE showing the impact Troy Parrott had on their social media engagements at today's social media conference in Croke park. Massive spike. #speirgorm #SMDublin2026 @secondcaptains.bsky.social #RTE
Tory Parrotts effect on RTEs social media engagements
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Least the rain held off for me! Blueskys head of trust and safety with some good info on the fracturing of Social media platforms, and how bluesky approach blocking, filtering and community moderation. #SMDublin #SMDublin2026 #crokepark
Aaron brodericks from bluesky address the 2026 social media conference in Dublin
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Just build Dart+Southwest and invest public transport wholesale. And while we're at that, do all the climate resilience measures and transition away from fossill fuels. #speirgorm #stormchandra
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
How did i miss this? #LFC its hardly still the case is it?
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Tony Yates @t0nyyates.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Couldn't resist this unwitting echo of 'it's time for some game theory'
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Dublin Cycling Campaign @dublincycling.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Grand Canal Greenway from Adamstown to Hazelhatch is now fully open
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
This must be fought head on and in the open. Start by emailing your MEPs. The EU and National government's have to address the inequality the average eu citizen feels. But, and I cant say this any more clearly....fuck the USA administration. #speirgorm #Irishpol also we need to Defence seriously
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Layla burning Patrick left right and centre lol. #toyshow
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Or to give it a proper headline, US doesn't want to have to deal with a Europe united in action and economical strong. JD and the Donald can get stuffed. Wankers #speirgorm US national strategy advocates ‘cultivating resistance’ in Europe www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
irishtimes.com
US national strategy advocates ‘cultivating resistance’ in Europe
Document blames European officials for thwarting US efforts to end the war in Ukraine
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
We'd have lost that game 7 days ago, one foot on front of the other and let's keep going. A draw and a fight back to get a point is a win for npw #LFC #liverpool
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
**Cough** this TII, this is how you fix the M50. You could also do the same re the M7🙄🙄 #speirgorm
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Maybe TII could build stuff other then roads. Trains and train lines for instance? #speirgorm and maybe the Govt could bring in some real rules re work from home for those who can. It'll bring life into rural towns and ease child care along with getting work done. www.rte.ie/news/primeti...
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Commuting hell: 'We've done all we can do to fix M50', warns TII
Transport Infrastructure Ireland says there is almost nothing it can do to address traffic gridlock on the M50, while accepting that the road has reached capacity
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
The National Development Plan 2040 summed up in 15 secs #speirgorm #transport youtu.be/cjl8OIZijjY?...
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
20 residents holding up national infrastructure which will benefit 175,000 people and 250,000 jobs within walking distance and will move 20000 people per direction per hour. This is entitlement. #speirgorm MetroLink to face legal challenge from Ranelagh residents www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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Dublin’s MetroLink to face legal challenge from Ranelagh residents
Judicial review could delay planned 18.8km line running from Swords to Dublin Airport and through city centre
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Peter Branigan @peterbranigan.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Viktor Orban, YOUR BOYS TOOK ONE HELL OF BEATING!!!!!!!
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Fuuuuuuccckkkkkkkkkkk Offfff. #COYBIG on towards the play offs! #hunire Troy Parrott you beauty #speirgorm
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
WWN - no notes. Nailed it. #speirgorm waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/05/14/m...
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Man Working From Malta Brands Working From Home ‘A Load Of Nonsense’
A MAN who once listed his official tax residence in Malta to lessen his tax burden has labeled the indulgence of the culture of working from home part of a 'pervasive entitlement culture'. "I agree w...
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
What nonsense from the IT. So we'd rather have fastway and bogus self employment or An Post with staff who have actual contracts and benefits. Id suggest fastway was never well run in the beginning and An Post is at least of benefit to the state #speirgorm www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
irishtimes.com
John McManus: Did An Post kill Fastway Couriers?
State company’s parcel business faces scrutiny after rival’s collapse
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
youtu.be/aLLnF4vxaeY?... Please stand for this banger of our National Anthem. #speirgorm #lankum #thespecials #greensky
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Lankum - Ghost Town (Official Video)
YouTube video by LankumDublin
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Cycling Ireland @cyclingireland.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
GOLD FOR GILLESPIE 🏆 Lara Gillespie has secured the gold medal in the Elimination race at the Track World Championships ☘️
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Most, if not all, trees can't be "replaced" in our lifetime, let alone Oak. This is ecocide pure and simple, from ignorant, profit chasing landowners, and contractors. If you tried to stop this happening, by court proceedings or by blocking access, you'd feel the full force of the law. #speirgorm
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Brian Caulfield @briancaulfield.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Imagine if Ireland could lay rail tracks as quickly as it builds roads.... my article in the @irishtimes.com today www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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Brian Caulfield: Now Metrolink is going ahead, what’s the next rail project for Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway?
If Luas Finglas is delivered on time, there will have been a 15-year gap since the last Luas extension
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
@news.rte.ie your reporting is wrong here. Its a dedicated transport aircraft. Its not a maritime patrol aircraft. It's not fitted out for that. You might want to correct the article, fairly large mistake there. Maritime surveillance plane delivered to Defence Forces share.google/XyMHZfaeA4Br...
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Maritime surveillance plane delivered to Defence Forces
A new aircraft equipped for maritime surveillance has been delivered to the Defence Forces at Casement Aerodrome.
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Guess we wont be seeing the euros jersey next year. God dammit Tadej have a day off man. #couchpeloton #cyclingbluesky #pog
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Shane @shanerazor.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
So TII is going to extend the Luas red line out to this site before its built....right? They'd defo do that,it would make the most sense....right? #speirgorm #transport #ireland www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
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Johnny Ronan consortium gets planning permission for 20-storey hotel at glass bottle site
The development got the green light after adjusting the design of the ‘landmark’ tower building
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