Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialThe Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The Irish state quietly supports war in the Middle East Because the country is so heavily reliant on foreign direct investment from the US, critics have accused the government of turning a blind eye And all the while Shannon remains a de facto US military base 15528
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialIreland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 04/10/2026www.middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-fr...middleeasteye.netGaza Friendly: the French label turning consumer choices into Palestine solidarityIn France, a unique app certifies shopkeepers boycotting products linked to Israeli settlements while promoting alternative brands 12514
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialThought Slime’s monster @slimemildred.bsky.social · 03/10/2026I don’t want to sound glib, but if a woman actually wanted to “make up a crime to ruin a man’s reputation,” they’d pick one that people actually give a shit about, like hurting a dog or something. 203627730
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialPhilip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Micheál Martin's government is a neoliberal extremist project that attacks workers and migrants and logistically supports U.S. and Israeli wars of aggression, ignoring the wishes of his own people. Do better, @mayor.nyc.gov. 1125
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialAoḋán Ó Conġaile @tinydonkey.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Always funny when people get pissy about, of all things, *work to rule*. They are still doing their jobs, to the letter of the law in fact. That is causing problems is a serious indictment of how much extra people are expected to do in their job. 311648
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialEoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Data centres • Increase our electricity bills • Pollute our water • Increase unemployment via AI • Accelerate climate + eco collapse • Offer NOTHING to ordinary people in return Why is the Irish government pushing us headlong towards them? www.irishtimes.com/politics/oir...irishtimes.comNew data centres designed for AI ‘require power in excess of that used by 100,000 homes’Oireachtas committee hears projections suggest installations to account for about 35% of electricity demand by 2035 1523479
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialrax ‘levon honkers’ king @raxkingisdead.bsky.social · 29/09/2026i agree with the key point here and will add to it that there IS a reward, it’s knowing you did one right thing instead of walking around plagued by the nameless shame that afflicts all men who are determined to live the most frictionless lives possible 302066313
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialÚna-Minh (That's my first name!) 🔜 AdventureX @unaminh.bsky.social · 27/09/2026We must support Gavin Bazunu for standing up against genocide. He’s being thrown under the bus with no support from his team and may be in a lonely place. Fuck the FAI and well done to Gavin for his strength. #StoptheGame #FreePalestine www.instagram.com/p/DdwuIoGRaO...instagram.comgavin_bazunu on Instagram 118437
shebeen.bsky.social @shebeen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Why do yhe Irish people have to rely on other nationalise to protect Irish people's interest and to represent us?Why do Irish governments and institutions constantly betray wishes and concerns of the majority of the Irish people? 120
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialIreland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign @ipsc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026"There are few times where you get a chance in life to stand up for something bigger and I strongly believe that this is one of them." 03310
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialLaura @takeithandy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The respect I have for Gavin Bazunu is immense. 24 years old with his career ahead of him and he made a decision that every other person in safer positions of power above him failed to have the courage to make themselves. A true representative of Irish people everywhere 318250
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Statement from Daniel Ennis TD on Republic of Ireland squad's decision to proceed with tomorrow's Nations League game against Israel.socialdemocrats.ieStatement from Daniel Ennis TD on Ireland squad’s decision to play Israel - Social Democrats“The decision by our international squad to fulfil Ireland’s fixture against Israel in the Nations League tomorrow is disappointing – but our players should never have been put in such a difficult pos... 064
shebeen.bsky.social @shebeen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026So much of the shame he speaks of will be Ireland's, thanks to his policies 011
shebeen.bsky.social @shebeen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I am continuously mortified by the words and actions of the Irish government. 010
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialNot Here Not Anywhere @nhna.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Taxpayers' money spent to justify ramming through data centre development contrary to public interest Who is The Government serving? Disturbing report by Seán Fearon, @pbresnihan.bsky.social & Patrick Brodie outlines what we've lost so far bit.ly/4jlJ5ak www.thejournal.ie/government-d...thejournal.ieGovernment report on data centres was 'flawed' and 'exaggerated', new research claimsThe study also suggests that nearly 50,000 homes could have been built if the resources in the data centre build-out were directed elsewhere. 01311
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialOrla Hegarty @orla-hegarty.bsky.social · 24/09/2026‘study suggests that nearly 50,000 homes could have been built if the resources in the data centre build-out were directed elsewhere’ #housing #Speirgorm www.thejournal.ie/government-d...thejournal.ieGovernment report on data centres was 'flawed' and 'exaggerated', new research claimsThe study also suggests that nearly 50,000 homes could have been built if the resources in the data centre build-out were directed elsewhere. 1156
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialPatrick Bresnihan @pbresnihan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Myself, 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 25240
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialLoki @lokideburca.bsky.social · 23/09/2026There's never an emergency meeting about homelessness, never an emergency meeting about the public mental health services, never an emergency meeting about public transport but if someone tries to get a one-up on sports funding....ooooh boy! A shower of sniveling slibhín parish pump parasites. 05928
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialJoey Esposito @joeyesposito.bsky.social · 24/09/2026terminator reboot but it’s humans going back to 1999 to make sure Y2K happens so the internet dies forever 6448107
shebeen.bsky.social @shebeen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Lots of people expressed similar sentiment. We already know he can SAY things. Is he going to DO anything? 000
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialJo Ní Ghiolla Shúiligh @jogil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I’m sure every 16 year old in the State will be thrilled with their €100 ‘culture voucher’ in lieu of a stable or affordable future. 484
shebeen.bsky.social @shebeen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Even Cristine La Garde said Ireland had too many data centres. She also scoffed at the notion of unintended consequences in relation to state housing policy. Who knew she would have more concern for Ireland that it's own government.! 030
shebeen.bsky.social @shebeen.bsky.social · 20/09/2026They'll insulate themselves in more ways than one. It's going to be a long, cold winter for the electorate, though 020
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialIzzy Kamikaze @izzykamikaze.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Why are so many publicly-owned buildings lying vacant in a housing crisis? Source: Dublin InQuirer share.google/a62X6HqjHCoa...share.googleCouncil contemplates demolition of largely vacant homeless hostel, a decade after activists tried to rescue itOnce known as "Bolton House", and later the "Bolt Hostel", the building has a troubled history. 1166
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.social𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚕 @rachrua.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Macklemore (who was fired from his job): The real victim here is the Palestinians Sheeran (who did fucking nothing): The real victim here is me 0740165
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialSimon McGarr @tupped.bsky.social · 20/09/2026So much profit, and yet so few houses. The Government’s entire housing strategy -insofar as they have one- is to make it so profitable to own residential property that companies will want to make more of the property instead of making more profit from sweating their existing assets. 14535
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialIreland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign @ipsc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Many of the every day necessities that apartheid Israel blocks from entry to Gaza. Among them are sanitary pads, wheelchairs, nappies, water pumps, books, surgical instruments, crayons. Reminder that before October 2023 many of these items were also blocked under Israel's illegal siege. 11915
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialTony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Bono walked so Ed Sheeran could run. 5417
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialPhilip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Talking to people in football recently, and most say a single nation boycotting Israel would have little effect - then when I ask "what about Macklemore and the Ed Sheeran situation?", there's a squirmy silence. What Ireland says does not matter one jot; it's what we do that counts. #stopthegame 56423
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18/09/202625 years ago today, George W. Bush signed the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force into law. Barbara Lee was the only member of Congress to vote against it, warning it would be a blank check for forever wars. History has proven her lonely and courageous vote right. 309146474674
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialWendy Lyon @wendylyon.eurosky.social · 18/09/2026Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams: 37539
shebeen.bsky.social @shebeen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Yes, what are the government planning to get us involved in now!! 000
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialSam Tranum @samtranum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Oh is it like a townhall meeting kind of thing? Can I speak at it next? Or, shockingly, do they only care what billionaires think, and feck the rest of us? 67332
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The inclusion of a greyhound racing event as part of Culture Night this evening is outrageous. Animal cruelty is endemic in the greyhound industry. This discredited activity cannot be whitewashed and put in the same category as a play, concert or art exhibition. @sineadgibney.bsky.socialsocialdemocrats.ieGreyhound racing is cruelty, not culture - Social DemocratsSocial Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney has condemned the inclusion of a greyhound racing event at Dublin’s Shelbourne Park as part of this evening’s Culture Night programme. Deputy Gibney, who is the party... 03222
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialSimon McGarr @tupped.bsky.social · 18/09/2026At EU level, the Irish Government proposing any tech policy immediately renders that policy suspect, if not automatically unacceptable. We are seen as nought a paid for and every time our Govt does something in this area it reaffirms that perception. 15026
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialJack Kennedy @jackkennedy.ie · 16/09/2026Happy for the Canadians or whatever but it is a fascinating new example for my hypothesis that when the EU says potential members must be "European states" but that this "need not be interpreted in a strictly geographical sense" and can also be "cultural or political", they just mean whiteapnews.comEU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate memberEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats drive Ottawa closer to Europe. 2308
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialIzzy Kamikaze @izzykamikaze.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Guarantee you that if Canada is allowed to affiliate with the EU, the next candidate will be Israel. 2256
shebeen.bsky.social @shebeen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Some emergency legislation will definitely be passed to make sure this doesn't happen again. 070
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialRob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Voting Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil needs to start having social consequences. Family members need to start getting yelled at and disowned. This asshole is offensive, but every prick who votes against autonomy more "respectably" is still trying to deprive women of their rights #spéirgorm 14112
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialNiamh NicGhabhann Coleman @niamhroisin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026What about the cost of NOT investing in public transports? Air quality, missed climate targets, traffic congestion - there’s more to public transport that ticket sales. It doesn’t make sense to treat it as an enterprise that needs to break even. 58831
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialGrouchy Marx (aka Rupert) @grouchymarx.bsky.social · 16/09/2026In Tasmania, as a cost of living measure during the fule crisis, the Government has made all public transport free until 1 July 2027. Government is not meant to make a profit. It's meant to serve the needs of the people. That's why it's called the public sector - distinct from the privte sector. 043
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialDarach Ó Séaghdha @darach.bsky.social · 10/01/2026From the Midland Counties Advertiser in January 1922. Many Auxiliaries (aka Black & Tans) finishing their tour of Ireland went on to work in Palestine. 95025
Reposted by @shebeen.bsky.socialAn Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 16/09/2026President Connolly said that while the Irish government had declared a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency seven years ago – followed in 2019 by a commitment to take action – “regrettably, the stark statistics coming from a wide range of sources tell us that that action has not taken place.” 22916