Deirdre O'Shaughnessy
@deshocks.bsky.social
Opinion Editor, Irish Examiner |
Host, The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast | Mother of three.
Interested in news, books, politics, culture, science, climate and life in Ireland - and everywhere else. Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.
Host, The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast | Mother of three.
Interested in news, books, politics, culture, science, climate and life in Ireland - and everywhere else. Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.
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Hi folks, I've taken Bluesky off my phone, if you need to contact me email is best please - all our emails are the same format at the Examiner, [email protected]
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H.E. Tomoko Akane President of the International Criminal Court outlined the effects of US sanctions on her and her colleagues to a meeting of judges and practitioners at the Four Courts, Dublin today in the presence of the Chief Justice of Ireland Donal O'Donnell.
October 5, 2026 at 5:21 PM
H.E. Tomoko Akane President of the International Criminal Court outlined the effects of US sanctions on her and her colleagues to a meeting of judges and practitioners at the Four Courts, Dublin today in the presence of the Chief Justice of Ireland Donal O'Donnell.
Very sorry to see that @eoghan.eurosky.social has died. Condolences to all who knew him.
October 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Very sorry to see that @eoghan.eurosky.social has died. Condolences to all who knew him.
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Something tells me that Christina Ricci is a hell of a parent. I love seeing parents who teach their children right from wrong, and to stand up for what's right.
October 4, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Something tells me that Christina Ricci is a hell of a parent. I love seeing parents who teach their children right from wrong, and to stand up for what's right.
I'm really chuffed to have made this list for the podcast episode I recorded with Aolish Gormley on the Year of Care campaign. If you enjoyed it, please vote for the episode at the link below!
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Shine Mental Health Media Awards
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October 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I'm really chuffed to have made this list for the podcast episode I recorded with Aolish Gormley on the Year of Care campaign. If you enjoyed it, please vote for the episode at the link below!
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Do vigilante groups help convict child sex offenders?
Today's guest Alex Cunningham spoke to paedophile hunters, experts and gardaí about their methods and the questions surrounding their work
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Today's guest Alex Cunningham spoke to paedophile hunters, experts and gardaí about their methods and the questions surrounding their work
www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...
Paedophile hunters: Do vigilante groups help convict child sex offenders?
Alex Cunningham speaks to paedophile hunters, experts and gardaí about their methods and the questions surrounding their work
www.irishexaminer.com
September 29, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Do vigilante groups help convict child sex offenders?
Today's guest Alex Cunningham spoke to paedophile hunters, experts and gardaí about their methods and the questions surrounding their work
www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...
Today's guest Alex Cunningham spoke to paedophile hunters, experts and gardaí about their methods and the questions surrounding their work
www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...
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Cathy and Deirdre watched the new #PracticalMagic sequel for today’s pod @deshocks.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/22jm...
Ep 421 - Practical Magic 2 (w/ Deirdre O'Shaughnessy)
The Cinemile · Episode
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September 13, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Cathy and Deirdre watched the new #PracticalMagic sequel for today’s pod @deshocks.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/22jm...
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UCD Press author Maria Butler (@mariabutler.bsky.social) has a fantastic piece in the Irish Examiner this week about Marian Keyes and women’s commercial fiction.
Our thanks to @deshocks.bsky.social and @irishexaminer.bsky.social for sharing this article.
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Our thanks to @deshocks.bsky.social and @irishexaminer.bsky.social for sharing this article.
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Marian Keyes' writing is a powerful force for social change
Women's commercial fiction — or chick lit as it is dismissively called — helps to shape society in subtle ways, writes Dr Maria Butler
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September 25, 2026 at 1:03 PM
UCD Press author Maria Butler (@mariabutler.bsky.social) has a fantastic piece in the Irish Examiner this week about Marian Keyes and women’s commercial fiction.
Our thanks to @deshocks.bsky.social and @irishexaminer.bsky.social for sharing this article.
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Our thanks to @deshocks.bsky.social and @irishexaminer.bsky.social for sharing this article.
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I really enjoyed this podcast about financial literacy for women
With @deshocks.bsky.social and @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social
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With @deshocks.bsky.social and @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social
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The nine money questions we all need to ask ourselves with Caitriona Redmond
Podcast Episode · The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast · 25 September · 52min
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September 27, 2026 at 2:37 PM
I really enjoyed this podcast about financial literacy for women
With @deshocks.bsky.social and @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social
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With @deshocks.bsky.social and @caitrionaredmond.bsky.social
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Imagine my delight when this one was discussed at the editorial meeting. Great column from Alan Healy about the unprecedented economic success Limerick is enjoying - even with that note of caution.
www.irishexaminer.com/business/eco...
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Alan Healy: Limerick is now beating Cork where it really counts
The hurlers aren't the only ones on a winning streak
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September 11, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Imagine my delight when this one was discussed at the editorial meeting. Great column from Alan Healy about the unprecedented economic success Limerick is enjoying - even with that note of caution.
www.irishexaminer.com/business/eco...
www.irishexaminer.com/business/eco...
Hi folks, I've taken Bluesky off my phone, if you need to contact me email is best please - all our emails are the same format at the Examiner, [email protected]
September 10, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Hi folks, I've taken Bluesky off my phone, if you need to contact me email is best please - all our emails are the same format at the Examiner, [email protected]
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unless you're waking up early to get the bus, Luas or DART, in which case you'll soon be paying 30% more per journey
Budget to support those 'who get up early every morning'
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said this year's Budget will support people "who get up early every morning and go to work".
www.rte.ie
September 7, 2026 at 8:52 AM
unless you're waking up early to get the bus, Luas or DART, in which case you'll soon be paying 30% more per journey
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Tell me a fun fact.
September 4, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Tell me a fun fact.
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The fine for riding an e-scooter without a hi-viz vest, so that a careless motorist *might* see you (€100), will be higher than the fine for the same motorists if a Garda stops them for driving carelessly (€80). 🤷♂️
What does the new high-vis and helmet law mean for e-scooter users in Ireland?
It's now illegal to use e-scooters on public roads without wearing high-vis and a helmet. But what does that actually mean?...
It's now illegal to use e-scooters on public roads without wearing high-vis and a helmet. But what does that actually mean?...
What does the new high-vis and helmet law mean for e-scooter users in Ireland?
It's now illegal to use e-scooters on public roads without wearing high-vis and a helmet. But what does that actually mean? You must now wear a high-vis vest and a bicycle helmet on an e-scooter (see details below). But in a very Irish way of doing things, it's not yet a finable offence, so if you're stopped, you should only get a warning at most for now.
irishcycle.com
September 6, 2026 at 8:20 AM
The fine for riding an e-scooter without a hi-viz vest, so that a careless motorist *might* see you (€100), will be higher than the fine for the same motorists if a Garda stops them for driving carelessly (€80). 🤷♂️
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Love how this week we’ve been told by the UN that keeping global warming at 1.5 degrees is now gone and we’re deciding to delay increasing carbon tax, increasing the price of public transport and paying through the nose to cut excise duties. Love that.
Another postponement of the carbon tax increase is “on the table” in Budget talks, Transport and Climate Minister Darragh O’Brien tells @thejournal.ie, calling it a way to ease costs on businesses.
He was speaking as he arrived at the haulage sector conference in Killarney
He was speaking as he arrived at the haulage sector conference in Killarney
September 5, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Love how this week we’ve been told by the UN that keeping global warming at 1.5 degrees is now gone and we’re deciding to delay increasing carbon tax, increasing the price of public transport and paying through the nose to cut excise duties. Love that.
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Well it appears that the UK political and media class have decided that tutting loudly is the most appropriate response to a large gang of masked racists.
Utterly pathetic.
Utterly pathetic.
Europe has a far right problem and the US government plus various tech bros are encouraging it. The centre right insofar as it remains is stuck in paralysis as to what to do, and much of the media likewise, including supposedly "progressive" titles (yes you, staggers).
September 5, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Well it appears that the UK political and media class have decided that tutting loudly is the most appropriate response to a large gang of masked racists.
Utterly pathetic.
Utterly pathetic.
Today’s episode is on the solicitors’ strike with @grainnenia.bsky.social
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Criminal courts in turmoil over solicitors’ strike, with Gráinne Ní Aodha
Podcast Episode · The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast · 4 September · 22min
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September 4, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Today’s episode is on the solicitors’ strike with @grainnenia.bsky.social
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NEW: French researcher Stephanie Lamy exposes the network of “race realists” who hunted Jason Arday like prey, and the media that fell into his trap. If you think the news cycle has “moved on” from this story, ask yourself why?
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The killing of a black man
A French researcher exposes the network of “race realists” who hunted Jason Arday like prey and the media who fell into their trap
broligarchy.substack.com
September 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM
NEW: French researcher Stephanie Lamy exposes the network of “race realists” who hunted Jason Arday like prey, and the media that fell into his trap. If you think the news cycle has “moved on” from this story, ask yourself why?
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-killin...
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-killin...
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Literally the same government on the same day:
September 3, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Literally the same government on the same day:
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We're proud to be an employee-owned company 🙃 No big tech or shady investors here!
And that means we can stay true to our mission of supporting indie bookshops with your audiobook (and soon, ebook) purchases 💓
And that means we can stay true to our mission of supporting indie bookshops with your audiobook (and soon, ebook) purchases 💓
September 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
We're proud to be an employee-owned company 🙃 No big tech or shady investors here!
And that means we can stay true to our mission of supporting indie bookshops with your audiobook (and soon, ebook) purchases 💓
And that means we can stay true to our mission of supporting indie bookshops with your audiobook (and soon, ebook) purchases 💓
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This government's attitude that spending money on public services is some kind of terrible loss to the state coffers rather than THEIR ACTUAL JOB is going to tip me over the edge, I stg.
Irish Times subheading on that story about increases in public transport fares:
"Rising cost of State funding for public services has been a spending concern for some time"
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"Rising cost of State funding for public services has been a spending concern for some time"
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September 3, 2026 at 9:50 AM
This government's attitude that spending money on public services is some kind of terrible loss to the state coffers rather than THEIR ACTUAL JOB is going to tip me over the edge, I stg.
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All the Most Important people in tech are stuck in various rooms unable to ask their chatbot to remind them how a doorknob works
September 3, 2026 at 3:53 PM
All the Most Important people in tech are stuck in various rooms unable to ask their chatbot to remind them how a doorknob works
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Won't someone think of Sam Altman's children?
ChatGPT down: OpenAI chatbot not working in major outage
ChatGPT just stopped working
ChatGPT has gone offline in a major outage.
www.independent.co.uk
September 3, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Won't someone think of Sam Altman's children?
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The Times obit of Gloria Steinem begins like this.
Are you fucking kidding me?
Are you fucking kidding me?
September 3, 2026 at 11:24 AM
The Times obit of Gloria Steinem begins like this.
Are you fucking kidding me?
Are you fucking kidding me?