faoileanngrinmhar.bsky.social
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Gaelic-socialist, lover of visual puns.Genuine boat/marine/water obsessive.Raised by spaniels from Cork......My views are (unfortunately) all my own
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Beoga records, merch and tickets: www.beogamusic.com/store
Aaron Rowe records, merch and tickets: www.aaron-rowe.com#merch
Aaron Rowe records, merch and tickets: www.aaron-rowe.com#merch
Beoga and Aaron Rowe pulling out of Sheeran's tour is so admirable. Putting principles in front of career is incredibly brave and I hope they get huge support because of it.
September 16, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Beoga records, merch and tickets: www.beogamusic.com/store
Aaron Rowe records, merch and tickets: www.aaron-rowe.com#merch
Aaron Rowe records, merch and tickets: www.aaron-rowe.com#merch
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A less explored issue is that, to put it kindly, a lot of British media figures don't interact with ordinary people very much, so things like X and Facebook long ago become the pulse by which they intuit this mysterious rabble and their inscrutable moods. When that pulse turns fascist, this is bad.
September 8, 2026 at 11:51 AM
A less explored issue is that, to put it kindly, a lot of British media figures don't interact with ordinary people very much, so things like X and Facebook long ago become the pulse by which they intuit this mysterious rabble and their inscrutable moods. When that pulse turns fascist, this is bad.
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A perfect summary of the world we live in by a brave and brilliant woman
May 26, 2026 at 10:12 AM
A perfect summary of the world we live in by a brave and brilliant woman
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Agriculture, as a sector, is responsible for 38% of all our greenhouse gas emissions.
It contributes 0.75% of the national tax take.
It is the source of water degradation, per the EPA “impacting over 1,000 waterbodies or approximately 60% of all waterbodies that are ‘At Risk’".
It contributes 0.75% of the national tax take.
It is the source of water degradation, per the EPA “impacting over 1,000 waterbodies or approximately 60% of all waterbodies that are ‘At Risk’".
July 8, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Agriculture, as a sector, is responsible for 38% of all our greenhouse gas emissions.
It contributes 0.75% of the national tax take.
It is the source of water degradation, per the EPA “impacting over 1,000 waterbodies or approximately 60% of all waterbodies that are ‘At Risk’".
It contributes 0.75% of the national tax take.
It is the source of water degradation, per the EPA “impacting over 1,000 waterbodies or approximately 60% of all waterbodies that are ‘At Risk’".
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This headline and article are very misleading. That's not the cumulative cost by 2050, that's the ANNUAL cost.
An Apple Tax windfall every year because Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael refuse to act now on solutions that cost much less.
#spéirgorm
An Apple Tax windfall every year because Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael refuse to act now on solutions that cost much less.
#spéirgorm
Failing to take action on climate change could cost the State up to €13 billion by 2050, the State's fiscal watchdog has warned.
Failure to take climate action could cost €13bn - IFAC
Failing to take action on climate change could cost the State up to €13 billion by 2050, the State's fiscal watchdog has warned.
www.rte.ie
July 1, 2026 at 8:41 AM
This headline and article are very misleading. That's not the cumulative cost by 2050, that's the ANNUAL cost.
An Apple Tax windfall every year because Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael refuse to act now on solutions that cost much less.
#spéirgorm
An Apple Tax windfall every year because Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael refuse to act now on solutions that cost much less.
#spéirgorm
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See also www.weforum.org/videos/paris...
Paris is cooling buildings using Seine water instead of AC
The city draws water from its river to special underground cooling stations, where the river water acts as a refrigerator, chilling more water. Which is then pumped through 80km of pipes in Europe’s l...
www.weforum.org
June 25, 2026 at 10:10 AM
See also www.weforum.org/videos/paris...
Lads seriously! THESE are the dangerous foreigners hiding up in hotels trying to take over the country and destroy the country NOT the ones who came seeking asylum
www.independent.ie/county/wickl...
www.independent.ie/county/wickl...
Ireland to host secret gathering of political, tech, finance and defence elites - leaked report
Agenda reported to include sessions about weapons and navigating a potential World War III
www.independent.ie
June 20, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Lads seriously! THESE are the dangerous foreigners hiding up in hotels trying to take over the country and destroy the country NOT the ones who came seeking asylum
www.independent.ie/county/wickl...
www.independent.ie/county/wickl...
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What a terrifying article
‘Already data centres are using 22 per cent of all electricity in the country – the highest proportion in the world.
That figure is set to grow to more than 30 per cent in the next five years.’
This is all with next to 0 consultation with the people of Ireland…
‘Already data centres are using 22 per cent of all electricity in the country – the highest proportion in the world.
That figure is set to grow to more than 30 per cent in the next five years.’
This is all with next to 0 consultation with the people of Ireland…
Data centre electricity demand could exceed power usage of entire country
Data centre electricity demand could exceed power usage of entire country
AI Committee tee up
www.irishtimes.com
June 9, 2026 at 7:06 AM
What a terrifying article
‘Already data centres are using 22 per cent of all electricity in the country – the highest proportion in the world.
That figure is set to grow to more than 30 per cent in the next five years.’
This is all with next to 0 consultation with the people of Ireland…
‘Already data centres are using 22 per cent of all electricity in the country – the highest proportion in the world.
That figure is set to grow to more than 30 per cent in the next five years.’
This is all with next to 0 consultation with the people of Ireland…
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Our Govnt tell us it is necessary for our FDI economy, outside Ireland we are a basket case.
“The Irish case should be a warning for Europe: letting big tech expand data centres unchecked will have massive ripple effects on the economy and European households."
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
“The Irish case should be a warning for Europe: letting big tech expand data centres unchecked will have massive ripple effects on the economy and European households."
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘Hidden datacentre tax’ costing Irish households millions, report says
Datacentres used 22% of country’s electricity last year, pushing up household bills, study suggests
www.theguardian.com
May 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Our Govnt tell us it is necessary for our FDI economy, outside Ireland we are a basket case.
“The Irish case should be a warning for Europe: letting big tech expand data centres unchecked will have massive ripple effects on the economy and European households."
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
“The Irish case should be a warning for Europe: letting big tech expand data centres unchecked will have massive ripple effects on the economy and European households."
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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I spoke to @alejandrotauber.bsky.social of @euobserver.com about how Europe's "Ireland problem" could lead to tech disaster for our children, industry, and politics euobserver.com/218368/dubli...
Dublin ‘can’t trust itself to do the right thing’: Why Irish EU presidency should recuse itself from regulating Big Tech
On 1 July this year, Ireland takes the rotating EU presidency and agenda powers on the crown jewels of EU tech laws: "That should make you worried," says activist Johnny Ryan.
euobserver.com
May 26, 2026 at 4:10 PM
I spoke to @alejandrotauber.bsky.social of @euobserver.com about how Europe's "Ireland problem" could lead to tech disaster for our children, industry, and politics euobserver.com/218368/dubli...
ehmmm...lads ?
Men were also found to have “less concern with climate change” and be “less ambitious and less active in environmental politics”.
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/0cnt
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/0cnt
May 6, 2026 at 9:11 AM
ehmmm...lads ?
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If we want the gardai to clear the blockades at the refineries, we’re going to have to do the unthinkable: gently drape a Palestinian flag over one of the trucks
April 10, 2026 at 2:19 PM
If we want the gardai to clear the blockades at the refineries, we’re going to have to do the unthinkable: gently drape a Palestinian flag over one of the trucks
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European power prices are split since the US-Iran conflict. Gas-reliant markets like Italy and Ireland have seen high prices (€140/MWh) while renewable rich regions including Spain, Portugal and Sweden see far lower prices (€40/MWh).
These are average wholesale daily prices (8am to 8pm).
These are average wholesale daily prices (8am to 8pm).
April 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
European power prices are split since the US-Iran conflict. Gas-reliant markets like Italy and Ireland have seen high prices (€140/MWh) while renewable rich regions including Spain, Portugal and Sweden see far lower prices (€40/MWh).
These are average wholesale daily prices (8am to 8pm).
These are average wholesale daily prices (8am to 8pm).
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Spain's renewables build-out has structurally decoupled its electricity prices from gas markets. Gas now sets the price in only 15% of hours, compared to 90% in Italy.
Countries that invested early in clean power are far less exposed to fossil fuel price shocks. Those that didn't now pay the price.
Countries that invested early in clean power are far less exposed to fossil fuel price shocks. Those that didn't now pay the price.
March 19, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Spain's renewables build-out has structurally decoupled its electricity prices from gas markets. Gas now sets the price in only 15% of hours, compared to 90% in Italy.
Countries that invested early in clean power are far less exposed to fossil fuel price shocks. Those that didn't now pay the price.
Countries that invested early in clean power are far less exposed to fossil fuel price shocks. Those that didn't now pay the price.
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Reminds me of this post by @sweavart.bsky.social - this is so obviously insane and yet here we are 🧪
July 29, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Reminds me of this post by @sweavart.bsky.social - this is so obviously insane and yet here we are 🧪
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It’s no surprise Nordhaus gets called an idiot savant, his “optimal 3 °C” pathway downplays real #climate risk, yet governments still rely on it.
He even won the Nobel Prize in Economics for this framework.
I wish I were joking.
theintercept.com/2023/10/29/w...
He even won the Nobel Prize in Economics for this framework.
I wish I were joking.
theintercept.com/2023/10/29/w...
When Idiot Savants Do Climate Economics
How an elite clique of math-addled economists hijacked climate policy.
theintercept.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:05 AM
It’s no surprise Nordhaus gets called an idiot savant, his “optimal 3 °C” pathway downplays real #climate risk, yet governments still rely on it.
He even won the Nobel Prize in Economics for this framework.
I wish I were joking.
theintercept.com/2023/10/29/w...
He even won the Nobel Prize in Economics for this framework.
I wish I were joking.
theintercept.com/2023/10/29/w...
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“The notion that ever more garish clothing will compensate for distracted driving is a convenient fiction. No amount of fluorescent fabric can counteract the motorist scrolling on their phone or the driver travelling too fast.”
Sophie McDermott
#cycling #driving #danger #roadsafety
Sophie McDermott
#cycling #driving #danger #roadsafety
January 24, 2026 at 10:23 AM
“The notion that ever more garish clothing will compensate for distracted driving is a convenient fiction. No amount of fluorescent fabric can counteract the motorist scrolling on their phone or the driver travelling too fast.”
Sophie McDermott
#cycling #driving #danger #roadsafety
Sophie McDermott
#cycling #driving #danger #roadsafety
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Infrastructure for what kind of development?
A single DC in West Dublin (employing a handful of people) uses 10x the energy of a nearby pharmaceutical plant that employs 2000 people, and enough energy for 200,000 homes.
Great work from @lnbdublin.bsky.social
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
A single DC in West Dublin (employing a handful of people) uses 10x the energy of a nearby pharmaceutical plant that employs 2000 people, and enough energy for 200,000 homes.
Great work from @lnbdublin.bsky.social
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Dublin data centre uses as much power as 200,000 homes
Capacity of Castlebaggot substation ‘completely consumed’ by local data centres
www.irishtimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Infrastructure for what kind of development?
A single DC in West Dublin (employing a handful of people) uses 10x the energy of a nearby pharmaceutical plant that employs 2000 people, and enough energy for 200,000 homes.
Great work from @lnbdublin.bsky.social
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
A single DC in West Dublin (employing a handful of people) uses 10x the energy of a nearby pharmaceutical plant that employs 2000 people, and enough energy for 200,000 homes.
Great work from @lnbdublin.bsky.social
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Last night Fair Seas met the National Parks & Wildlife Service to discuss the development of Ireland's Nature Restoration Plan.
Today we present to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the need for properly researched, resourced & managed Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish waters.
#FairSeas
Today we present to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the need for properly researched, resourced & managed Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish waters.
#FairSeas
January 13, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Last night Fair Seas met the National Parks & Wildlife Service to discuss the development of Ireland's Nature Restoration Plan.
Today we present to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the need for properly researched, resourced & managed Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish waters.
#FairSeas
Today we present to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the need for properly researched, resourced & managed Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish waters.
#FairSeas
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🚫 Countries like Denmark and France have already introduced national #PFAS bans.
✅ They promote industry innovation and help to protect citizens and the environment in these countries.
💪 But everyone in Europe deserves equal protection from PFAS.
✅ They promote industry innovation and help to protect citizens and the environment in these countries.
💪 But everyone in Europe deserves equal protection from PFAS.
December 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🚫 Countries like Denmark and France have already introduced national #PFAS bans.
✅ They promote industry innovation and help to protect citizens and the environment in these countries.
💪 But everyone in Europe deserves equal protection from PFAS.
✅ They promote industry innovation and help to protect citizens and the environment in these countries.
💪 But everyone in Europe deserves equal protection from PFAS.