Niamh Ní Cheallaigh 🇮🇪 ♿️ 🇵🇸
@niamhnicheallaigh.bsky.social
Mother of 3 men and two dogs. Carer.
If you need the help of the state, don't be poor, old, sick, or disabled. Be a bond holder. LGBTQIA ally.
If you need the help of the state, don't be poor, old, sick, or disabled. Be a bond holder. LGBTQIA ally.
Pinned
Don't mind me, I'm new here. So I'll just stand over here by the bar until I pick up the courage to speak. Here's a pic of my dogs, Lily and Charlie, to break the ice.
Reposted by Niamh Ní Cheallaigh 🇮🇪 ♿️ 🇵🇸
The Oireachtas committee responsible for scrutinising TDs and senators’ expenses met just once last year – and didn’t sit even after finding a third of sampled members couldn’t account for their expenses.
It’s required to meet four times a year.
www.ontheditch.com/oireachtas-c...
It’s required to meet four times a year.
www.ontheditch.com/oireachtas-c...
Committee that checks TDs' expenses met just once last year
It’s required to meet four times.
www.ontheditch.com
August 11, 2026 at 5:10 PM
The Oireachtas committee responsible for scrutinising TDs and senators’ expenses met just once last year – and didn’t sit even after finding a third of sampled members couldn’t account for their expenses.
It’s required to meet four times a year.
www.ontheditch.com/oireachtas-c...
It’s required to meet four times a year.
www.ontheditch.com/oireachtas-c...
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Since being brought back into the ministerial fold, Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy has almost trebled his money on a rental property investment and bought out his business partner on a separate investment property now worth around €1 million.
www.ontheditch.com/robert-troy-...
www.ontheditch.com/robert-troy-...
Robert Troy trebles his money on investment property
He resigned as a minister of state in August 2022 after a series of Ditch stories.
www.ontheditch.com
July 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Since being brought back into the ministerial fold, Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy has almost trebled his money on a rental property investment and bought out his business partner on a separate investment property now worth around €1 million.
www.ontheditch.com/robert-troy-...
www.ontheditch.com/robert-troy-...
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An Ireland-based weapons manufacturer implicated in the Gaza genocide lobbied the Department of Finance this summer about economic sanctions during the period the Occupied Territories Bill was passed and signed into law.
www.ontheditch.com/weapons-manu...
www.ontheditch.com/weapons-manu...
Weapons manufacturer lobbied government on sanctions
During the period the Occupied Territories Bill was passed and signed into law.
www.ontheditch.com
July 24, 2026 at 5:24 PM
An Ireland-based weapons manufacturer implicated in the Gaza genocide lobbied the Department of Finance this summer about economic sanctions during the period the Occupied Territories Bill was passed and signed into law.
www.ontheditch.com/weapons-manu...
www.ontheditch.com/weapons-manu...
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As with every other problem facing the state, the solution to the housing crisis is to get FF and FG out of government, and to keep them out for a century.
July 21, 2026 at 7:46 AM
As with every other problem facing the state, the solution to the housing crisis is to get FF and FG out of government, and to keep them out for a century.
Reposted by Niamh Ní Cheallaigh 🇮🇪 ♿️ 🇵🇸
"delaying a decision on an outright ban"
They love banning things that are used by immigrants/young/poor people, but they never ban things that FFG TD's use like cars (which serve the same function and do much more damage) or badly fitting suits
They love banning things that are used by immigrants/young/poor people, but they never ban things that FFG TD's use like cars (which serve the same function and do much more damage) or badly fitting suits
The government has agreed to ban e-scooters for under-18s from next month, delaying a decision on an outright ban for now.
jrnl.ie/7108045t
jrnl.ie/7108045t
E-scooters to be banned for under-18s from next month
High-vis vests and helmets will also be made mandatory for all users.
jrnl.ie
July 20, 2026 at 1:09 PM
"delaying a decision on an outright ban"
They love banning things that are used by immigrants/young/poor people, but they never ban things that FFG TD's use like cars (which serve the same function and do much more damage) or badly fitting suits
They love banning things that are used by immigrants/young/poor people, but they never ban things that FFG TD's use like cars (which serve the same function and do much more damage) or badly fitting suits
Your energy bills are never coming down again, ever. Billionaire tech bros need you to keep subsidising them so that they can continue to rape the planet while they live in luxury on your dime.
#SpéirGorm
#DataCentres
#SpéirGorm
#DataCentres
Major changes to EU energy rules could see data centres granted 'special' tariffs and prioritised for grid connections in certain cases
Data centres set for network priority and discounted rates in EU electricity overhaul
Moves are part of a draft law on ‘future-proofing’ energy bills
www.independent.ie
July 20, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Your energy bills are never coming down again, ever. Billionaire tech bros need you to keep subsidising them so that they can continue to rape the planet while they live in luxury on your dime.
#SpéirGorm
#DataCentres
#SpéirGorm
#DataCentres
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A Ditch investigation into how Dublin investment firm Elkstone and its chief executive Alan Merriman coordinated a $500,000 investment in a deal involving Jeffrey Epstein was removed from Google search worldwide after a bogus copyright complaint.
www.ontheditch.com/dublin-inves...
www.ontheditch.com/dublin-inves...
Ditch story on Elkstone Epstein deal deleted from Google
It was subject of a bogus copyright complaint.
www.ontheditch.com
July 15, 2026 at 2:04 PM
A Ditch investigation into how Dublin investment firm Elkstone and its chief executive Alan Merriman coordinated a $500,000 investment in a deal involving Jeffrey Epstein was removed from Google search worldwide after a bogus copyright complaint.
www.ontheditch.com/dublin-inves...
www.ontheditch.com/dublin-inves...
If data centres weren't causing damage to our environment they'd have no reason to hide this info.
"The Journal Investigates reported in April that the tech industry successfully lobbied the European Union to change legislation to hide the environmental impacts of data centres from the public."
"The Journal Investigates reported in April that the tech industry successfully lobbied the European Union to change legislation to hide the environmental impacts of data centres from the public."
The incoming hosepipe bans announced on Monday by Uisce Éireann have brought the huge amount of water used to cool data centres back into the spotlight.
jrnl.ie/7101544
jrnl.ie/7101544
The hosepipe ban has led to criticism of Ireland's data centres, but how much water do they use?
As of June 2025, Ireland was home to 89 data centres, which produce a significant amount of heat.
jrnl.ie
July 15, 2026 at 9:29 AM
If data centres weren't causing damage to our environment they'd have no reason to hide this info.
"The Journal Investigates reported in April that the tech industry successfully lobbied the European Union to change legislation to hide the environmental impacts of data centres from the public."
"The Journal Investigates reported in April that the tech industry successfully lobbied the European Union to change legislation to hide the environmental impacts of data centres from the public."
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Maybe it's just me, but I think we need to talk more about the role of members of Fianna Fail in covering up child rape in the state.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin tells the Dáil he is "profoundly sorry" that two TDs from his party - Billy Kenneally snr, and Brendan Kenneally, failed to act to stop the sexual abuse perpetrated by Billy's nephew Bill Kenneally.
Some of his abuse victims are in the distinguished visitors' gallery today.
Some of his abuse victims are in the distinguished visitors' gallery today.
July 14, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Maybe it's just me, but I think we need to talk more about the role of members of Fianna Fail in covering up child rape in the state.
Just so you understand how much drinkable water that is, there are exactly 1,000,000 (one million) litres in one megalitre.
Nature and wildlife need water to survive, so do data centres. Choose wisely.
Nature and wildlife need water to survive, so do data centres. Choose wisely.
Thanks only to EU reporting requirements, we know that 18 data centres in Ireland used 627 megalitres of water in 2024.
But there are 123 data centres operating here now, and just one data centre, Meta's Clonee facility, used 659 megalitres in 2023. 2/3
www.dublininquirer.com/does-irish-w...
But there are 123 data centres operating here now, and just one data centre, Meta's Clonee facility, used 659 megalitres in 2023. 2/3
www.dublininquirer.com/does-irish-w...
Does Irish Water even know how much water data centres are using?
Much of the debate around data centres has focused on electricity, but the gap in figures for their water use has started to draw more attention – and breed mistrust.
www.dublininquirer.com
July 11, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Just so you understand how much drinkable water that is, there are exactly 1,000,000 (one million) litres in one megalitre.
Nature and wildlife need water to survive, so do data centres. Choose wisely.
Nature and wildlife need water to survive, so do data centres. Choose wisely.
The American government has given Israel total impunity. Both Republicans and Democrats have refused to stop them.
"It is the arrogance of power. A power that has had no accountability. Total impunity, and has created a toxic culture of oppression."
edition.cnn.com/2026/07/11/m...
"It is the arrogance of power. A power that has had no accountability. Total impunity, and has created a toxic culture of oppression."
edition.cnn.com/2026/07/11/m...
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit | CNN
Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers armed with US-made rifles during a West Bank visit this week that he cast as an unfiltered look at the human toll of Israeli occu...
edition.cnn.com
July 11, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The American government has given Israel total impunity. Both Republicans and Democrats have refused to stop them.
"It is the arrogance of power. A power that has had no accountability. Total impunity, and has created a toxic culture of oppression."
edition.cnn.com/2026/07/11/m...
"It is the arrogance of power. A power that has had no accountability. Total impunity, and has created a toxic culture of oppression."
edition.cnn.com/2026/07/11/m...
Absolutely disgraceful decision 🤬
But just like our FFG govt, the Football Association of Ireland has chosen to ignore genocide, ethnic cleansing, illegal invasions and chosen to bow down to tyrants.
#StopTheGames
www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...
But just like our FFG govt, the Football Association of Ireland has chosen to ignore genocide, ethnic cleansing, illegal invasions and chosen to bow down to tyrants.
#StopTheGames
www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...
FAI motion to proceed with Israel games passes at EGM
The FAI motion in favour of proceeding with the Nations League matches against Israel has passed following tonight's EGM in Dublin
www.rte.ie
July 8, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Absolutely disgraceful decision 🤬
But just like our FFG govt, the Football Association of Ireland has chosen to ignore genocide, ethnic cleansing, illegal invasions and chosen to bow down to tyrants.
#StopTheGames
www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...
But just like our FFG govt, the Football Association of Ireland has chosen to ignore genocide, ethnic cleansing, illegal invasions and chosen to bow down to tyrants.
#StopTheGames
www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...
Please think of those data centre cooling systems. Let your gardens die so your photo of that, completely forgettable, meal you had on holiday in 2015 can live on.
Uisce Éireann is urging households to take showers rather than baths and not use garden hoses during hot weather as high temperatures are due to continue into next week, with heat wave conditions expected.
jrnl.ie/7094706
jrnl.ie/7094706
Public advised to take showers rather than baths to save water during hot weather
Uisce Éireann said that, as a precaution, nighttime restrictions are now in place on 13 water supplies.
jrnl.ie
July 8, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Please think of those data centre cooling systems. Let your gardens die so your photo of that, completely forgettable, meal you had on holiday in 2015 can live on.
I really hope all the Ireland is full brigade read this, because this is exactly what the far-right is all about. The death of the welfare of the population. No social housing. No welfare payments. No HAP. No free healthcare. Because when you've done their dirty work, you're next.
#SpéirGorm
#SpéirGorm
July 4, 2026 at 2:50 PM
I really hope all the Ireland is full brigade read this, because this is exactly what the far-right is all about. The death of the welfare of the population. No social housing. No welfare payments. No HAP. No free healthcare. Because when you've done their dirty work, you're next.
#SpéirGorm
#SpéirGorm
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Predicting a pattern here: water shortages in summer to keep the datacenters cool, power shortages in winter to keep the data enters warm.
Of course, only people will suffer the shortages, not the machines.
Welcome to your life.
Of course, only people will suffer the shortages, not the machines.
Welcome to your life.
June 26, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Predicting a pattern here: water shortages in summer to keep the datacenters cool, power shortages in winter to keep the data enters warm.
Of course, only people will suffer the shortages, not the machines.
Welcome to your life.
Of course, only people will suffer the shortages, not the machines.
Welcome to your life.
The spy in question, Goldberger 👇
"Goldberger spent close to a decade in the Israeli Prime Minister's Office and in an IDF intelligence unit that has faced allegations of human rights abuses. Former members of this unit say the intelligence it gathers is used to persecute Palestinians."
"Goldberger spent close to a decade in the Israeli Prime Minister's Office and in an IDF intelligence unit that has faced allegations of human rights abuses. Former members of this unit say the intelligence it gathers is used to persecute Palestinians."
After an ex-Israeli spy visited the Irish media regulator and met with Jennifer Carroll MacNeill – discussing a role at the regulator – Coimisiún na Meán has appointed the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland to flag "illegal antisemitic material”.
www.ontheditch.com/coimisiun-na...
www.ontheditch.com/coimisiun-na...
Jewish Representative Council of Ireland gets media role
After an ex-Israeli spy visited the Irish media regulator and met with Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.
www.ontheditch.com
June 26, 2026 at 11:48 AM
The spy in question, Goldberger 👇
"Goldberger spent close to a decade in the Israeli Prime Minister's Office and in an IDF intelligence unit that has faced allegations of human rights abuses. Former members of this unit say the intelligence it gathers is used to persecute Palestinians."
"Goldberger spent close to a decade in the Israeli Prime Minister's Office and in an IDF intelligence unit that has faced allegations of human rights abuses. Former members of this unit say the intelligence it gathers is used to persecute Palestinians."
It has been a hot day☀️😎
But before you lock up tonight, don't forget to leave some water out for the wild life.
But before you lock up tonight, don't forget to leave some water out for the wild life.
June 23, 2026 at 6:17 PM
It has been a hot day☀️😎
But before you lock up tonight, don't forget to leave some water out for the wild life.
But before you lock up tonight, don't forget to leave some water out for the wild life.
Not once in this report are data centres mentioned. Not once!!!!
Instead @IrishWater blames the public for the shortages. Bold little peasants watering their gardens and filling paddling pools for their overheated children are to blame.
There are 116 data centres in the greater Dublin area alone.
Instead @IrishWater blames the public for the shortages. Bold little peasants watering their gardens and filling paddling pools for their overheated children are to blame.
There are 116 data centres in the greater Dublin area alone.
Uisce Éireann has urged households across the country to help conserve water in the coming months, saying demand can quickly increase as temperatures rise.
Appeal to conserve water amid 'unsustainable' usage
Uisce Éireann has urged households across the country to help conserve water in the coming months, saying demand can quickly increase as temperatures rise.
www.rte.ie
June 19, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Not once in this report are data centres mentioned. Not once!!!!
Instead @IrishWater blames the public for the shortages. Bold little peasants watering their gardens and filling paddling pools for their overheated children are to blame.
There are 116 data centres in the greater Dublin area alone.
Instead @IrishWater blames the public for the shortages. Bold little peasants watering their gardens and filling paddling pools for their overheated children are to blame.
There are 116 data centres in the greater Dublin area alone.
June 19, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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Palantir founder Peter Thiel will host a gathering this August at the Powerscourt Hotel in Wicklow – with 87 of the 222 guests listed as first-time attendees.
Leaked records for the meeting name Alexus Grynkewich, Scott Bessent and Ted Cruz as attendees.
www.ontheditch.com/hacked-peter...
Leaked records for the meeting name Alexus Grynkewich, Scott Bessent and Ted Cruz as attendees.
www.ontheditch.com/hacked-peter...
Peter Thiel hosting secret Wicklow event
With 87 of the 222 attendees listed as first-time guests.
www.ontheditch.com
June 17, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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I presume the British government will be immediately building a prison/care home for all the elderly "terrorists" they've arrested. I wonder, will it have its own dedicated Holocaust survivor wing 🤔
A court has ruled the ban of Palestine Action was lawful in a shocking blow to free speech and protest in the UK
By @skwawkbox.org
By @skwawkbox.org
Palestine Action ban to stay in place as courts rule human rights protest is 'terrorism'
A court has ruled the ban of Palestine Action was lawful in a shocking blow to free speech and protest in the UK
www.thecanary.co
June 15, 2026 at 12:02 PM
I presume the British government will be immediately building a prison/care home for all the elderly "terrorists" they've arrested. I wonder, will it have its own dedicated Holocaust survivor wing 🤔
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The HSE, Children’s Health Ireland, the state: all have refused or failed to publish the report. Here it is.
An internal audit exposing how child patients on public lists are forced to wait for vital surgery – those with private health insurance don't.
www.ontheditch.com/the-unpublis...
An internal audit exposing how child patients on public lists are forced to wait for vital surgery – those with private health insurance don't.
www.ontheditch.com/the-unpublis...
Another unpublished report. The Ditch has it
Download it here.
www.ontheditch.com
June 15, 2026 at 10:26 AM
The HSE, Children’s Health Ireland, the state: all have refused or failed to publish the report. Here it is.
An internal audit exposing how child patients on public lists are forced to wait for vital surgery – those with private health insurance don't.
www.ontheditch.com/the-unpublis...
An internal audit exposing how child patients on public lists are forced to wait for vital surgery – those with private health insurance don't.
www.ontheditch.com/the-unpublis...
The FAI are sportswashing a genocide, ethnic cleansing and illegal invasions.
Remember this when they want you to buy the new kits or send your kids to soccer camps.
#SpéirGorm
#StopTheGame
Remember this when they want you to buy the new kits or send your kids to soccer camps.
#SpéirGorm
#StopTheGame
#Breaking The Republic of Ireland's home UEFA Nations League fixture with Israel will be moved to a neutral venue and be played behind closed doors, the FAI have confirmed
Ireland match with Israel will be moved to neutral venue
The Republic of Ireland's home UEFA Nations League fixture with Israel will be moved to a neutral venue, the FAI have confirmed.
www.rte.ie
June 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM
The FAI are sportswashing a genocide, ethnic cleansing and illegal invasions.
Remember this when they want you to buy the new kits or send your kids to soccer camps.
#SpéirGorm
#StopTheGame
Remember this when they want you to buy the new kits or send your kids to soccer camps.
#SpéirGorm
#StopTheGame
Government votes to retraumatise rape victims by continuing to allow their confidential counselling notes to be used in court.
#SpéirGorm
#SpéirGorm
The Dáil has voted 78 to 68 to defeat a bid from opposition parties to prevent the use of counselling notes in sexual assault prosecutions. Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan said his legal advice was that counsellors’ notes should be available, and that they can be of value in securing a prosecution.
June 11, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Government votes to retraumatise rape victims by continuing to allow their confidential counselling notes to be used in court.
#SpéirGorm
#SpéirGorm
This is what fascism is. This is what you are seeing everyday now. From the useful thugs on the street and the dogwhistling politicians to the billionaire racists in their ivory towers. Recognise it for what it is before it's too late.
June 10, 2026 at 10:36 AM
This is what fascism is. This is what you are seeing everyday now. From the useful thugs on the street and the dogwhistling politicians to the billionaire racists in their ivory towers. Recognise it for what it is before it's too late.