Conor
@conorforde.bsky.social
Progressive 💜 ReUrbanist 🏘 Humanist. Renter. Idea Smuggler. Science's biggest problem is politics. Mullingar bai 🇨🇮
"If I'm not joking; I'm not taking this seriously"
"If I'm not joking; I'm not taking this seriously"
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An assault of a public representative is an assault on democracy. Disgraceful behaviour by the perpetrator. All best wishes to Michael Healy-Rae for a full recovery
Michael Healy-Rae hospitalised after being assaulted by man while stopped in Dublin traffic
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Michael Healy-Rae hospitalised after being assaulted by man while stopped in Dublin traffic
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Michael Healy-Rae hospitalised after being assaulted by man while stopped in Dublin traffic
No arrests have been made but gardaí are searching for ‘lone male’ suspect
www.irishtimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 9:13 PM
An assault of a public representative is an assault on democracy. Disgraceful behaviour by the perpetrator. All best wishes to Michael Healy-Rae for a full recovery
Michael Healy-Rae hospitalised after being assaulted by man while stopped in Dublin traffic
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Michael Healy-Rae hospitalised after being assaulted by man while stopped in Dublin traffic
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Not my usual music genre of choice, but he well deserves some deserved attention www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6_0...
Aaron Rowe - Hey Ma (Live)
YouTube video by AaronRoweVEVO
www.youtube.com
September 15, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Not my usual music genre of choice, but he well deserves some deserved attention www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6_0...
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European gas is above €82/MWh - the highest since late 2022. Hormuz remains largely shut and gas storage is at 68% going into winter.
None of this started in Europe but we pay for it.
The only exit is using less gas. Heat pumps, electrified industry, insulation.
None of this started in Europe but we pay for it.
The only exit is using less gas. Heat pumps, electrified industry, insulation.
September 15, 2026 at 6:38 AM
European gas is above €82/MWh - the highest since late 2022. Hormuz remains largely shut and gas storage is at 68% going into winter.
None of this started in Europe but we pay for it.
The only exit is using less gas. Heat pumps, electrified industry, insulation.
None of this started in Europe but we pay for it.
The only exit is using less gas. Heat pumps, electrified industry, insulation.
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"Buzz we passed the House of Representatives"
"We're not aiming for the House of Representatives"
"We're not aiming for the House of Representatives"
September 15, 2026 at 2:18 AM
"Buzz we passed the House of Representatives"
"We're not aiming for the House of Representatives"
"We're not aiming for the House of Representatives"
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There are a lot of people who think their parents got their brains destroyed by Fox News, but somehow they’re not getting their brains destroyed by staying on Twitter.
September 9, 2026 at 12:45 PM
There are a lot of people who think their parents got their brains destroyed by Fox News, but somehow they’re not getting their brains destroyed by staying on Twitter.
In light of this weekends "Associate EU Member" discussion.
EU is a European thing. Borders are manageable, infrastructure to connect, etc.
But, there is an opportunity for a global economic union that included non-EU countries such as Canada, Norway, Japan, Australia etc.
An OECD but with more integration & without the US, rather than an extended EEA.
But, there is an opportunity for a global economic union that included non-EU countries such as Canada, Norway, Japan, Australia etc.
An OECD but with more integration & without the US, rather than an extended EEA.
September 14, 2026 at 1:09 AM
In light of this weekends "Associate EU Member" discussion.
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When will the myth of the Danish model finally die?
The ‘Danish model’ is the darling of centre-left parties like Labour. The problem is, it doesn’t even work in Denmark | Cas Mudde
This week’s local elections are the latest reminder that when social democrats move rightwards, they’re making a mistake, says academic and author Cas Mudde
www.theguardian.com
September 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM
When will the myth of the Danish model finally die?
Catherine Connolly has a cough, she's deeply disappointed she can't make it
Donald Trump and Taoiseach Micheál Martin are to be reunited at Irish Open golf tournament - Follow day two of the US president's informal two-day visit to Ireland live:
Trump to attend final round of Irish Open, meet Martin
Live updates as US President Donald Trump attends the final stage of the Irish Open golf tournament, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin also attending in Doonbeg.
www.rte.ie
September 13, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Catherine Connolly has a cough, she's deeply disappointed she can't make it
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This is insanity.
It appears the entire Seanad voter register has been junked without letting any of the voters know and we all (TCD and NUI) have to re-register on this 1996-flavoured website to use our vote.
seanadvoter.ie/indexEN.shtml
It appears the entire Seanad voter register has been junked without letting any of the voters know and we all (TCD and NUI) have to re-register on this 1996-flavoured website to use our vote.
seanadvoter.ie/indexEN.shtml
September 10, 2026 at 6:19 PM
This is insanity.
It appears the entire Seanad voter register has been junked without letting any of the voters know and we all (TCD and NUI) have to re-register on this 1996-flavoured website to use our vote.
seanadvoter.ie/indexEN.shtml
It appears the entire Seanad voter register has been junked without letting any of the voters know and we all (TCD and NUI) have to re-register on this 1996-flavoured website to use our vote.
seanadvoter.ie/indexEN.shtml
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New study finds the social cost of driving a car 1 km—including pollution, crashes, infrastructure, and noise—is more than *triple* the private cost paid by the car owner.
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
September 10, 2026 at 12:21 PM
New study finds the social cost of driving a car 1 km—including pollution, crashes, infrastructure, and noise—is more than *triple* the private cost paid by the car owner.
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
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So to summarise the month so far, calling out Heather Humphreys for not speaking Irish while she was minister for the Gaeltacht was sectarian abuse, but demanding new arrivals learn the language is fine and dandy.
September 8, 2026 at 6:25 AM
So to summarise the month so far, calling out Heather Humphreys for not speaking Irish while she was minister for the Gaeltacht was sectarian abuse, but demanding new arrivals learn the language is fine and dandy.
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Polls have closed in Saxony-Anhalt and exit polls put result on a knife edge (AfD 41 seats, others 42). First projections based on actual results due out soon. But if exit polls are right this is a rupture in the history of the federal republic.
Germany, Infratest dimap exit poll:
Saxony-Anhalt regional parliament election
AfD (ESN): 44.5% (+23.5)
CDU (EPP): 18.5% (-18.5)
LINKE (LEFT): 9.5% (-1.5)
GRÜNE (Greens/EFA): 9% (+3)
SPD (S&D): 8%
...
+/- vs. last election
Fieldwork: 06 September 2026
➤ europeelects.eu/germany
Saxony-Anhalt regional parliament election
AfD (ESN): 44.5% (+23.5)
CDU (EPP): 18.5% (-18.5)
LINKE (LEFT): 9.5% (-1.5)
GRÜNE (Greens/EFA): 9% (+3)
SPD (S&D): 8%
...
+/- vs. last election
Fieldwork: 06 September 2026
➤ europeelects.eu/germany
September 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Polls have closed in Saxony-Anhalt and exit polls put result on a knife edge (AfD 41 seats, others 42). First projections based on actual results due out soon. But if exit polls are right this is a rupture in the history of the federal republic.
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Research climate solutions globally.
Oppose climate solutions locally. ✊🏻
Oppose climate solutions locally. ✊🏻
A. It's a small parking lot & usually full.
B. The bike lane doesn't go to the school unless it was another block south.
C. Most shoppers buy far more than an ebike carries, are elderly, or come a far distance.
D. Literally the only beneficiaries are a small # of bikers. No one else in the community
B. The bike lane doesn't go to the school unless it was another block south.
C. Most shoppers buy far more than an ebike carries, are elderly, or come a far distance.
D. Literally the only beneficiaries are a small # of bikers. No one else in the community
September 5, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Research climate solutions globally.
Oppose climate solutions locally. ✊🏻
Oppose climate solutions locally. ✊🏻
Attend council meetings about the spreading of phosphorus and Ammonia into the air near children, silage pits impact on house prices, chainsaw noise pollution, industrial scale agriculture not in line with the size of the locality and how it's dangerous if the manure was injected into your veins.
September 5, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Attend council meetings about the spreading of phosphorus and Ammonia into the air near children, silage pits impact on house prices, chainsaw noise pollution, industrial scale agriculture not in line with the size of the locality and how it's dangerous if the manure was injected into your veins.
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I can't remember a clearer smoking gun than that Channel 4 News footage.
Nigel Farage and his senior aides all filmed discussing apparent plans to break the law by funnelling foreign money into British politics, plans which at least partly went ahead.
A criminal investigation surely must follow
Nigel Farage and his senior aides all filmed discussing apparent plans to break the law by funnelling foreign money into British politics, plans which at least partly went ahead.
A criminal investigation surely must follow
September 3, 2026 at 7:31 PM
I can't remember a clearer smoking gun than that Channel 4 News footage.
Nigel Farage and his senior aides all filmed discussing apparent plans to break the law by funnelling foreign money into British politics, plans which at least partly went ahead.
A criminal investigation surely must follow
Nigel Farage and his senior aides all filmed discussing apparent plans to break the law by funnelling foreign money into British politics, plans which at least partly went ahead.
A criminal investigation surely must follow
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The recent subsidy to fuel costs over €1billion.
One of the arguments Eamonn Ryan used against making public transport free was that if they did that, people would use it too much.
Meanwhile a recent survey found Dublin the most traffic congested EU capital city.
One of the arguments Eamonn Ryan used against making public transport free was that if they did that, people would use it too much.
Meanwhile a recent survey found Dublin the most traffic congested EU capital city.
Looked it up: Apparently Dublin Bus earns around €400m from fares per year. DART passengers spend about €80m on tickets. So ~€500m would make public transport free in the capital.
September 3, 2026 at 7:29 AM
The recent subsidy to fuel costs over €1billion.
One of the arguments Eamonn Ryan used against making public transport free was that if they did that, people would use it too much.
Meanwhile a recent survey found Dublin the most traffic congested EU capital city.
One of the arguments Eamonn Ryan used against making public transport free was that if they did that, people would use it too much.
Meanwhile a recent survey found Dublin the most traffic congested EU capital city.
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August 26, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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A report says commuters benefit by saving money when they can walk, wheel or cycle instead of driving. www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
€1 invested in active travel returns €4 to economy - NTA
Every euro invested in active travel produces almost €4 in economic benefits, according to a report commissioned by the National Transport Authority.
www.rte.ie
August 26, 2026 at 6:28 AM
A report says commuters benefit by saving money when they can walk, wheel or cycle instead of driving. www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
This is wrong, its like you didn't even know her. They should be renaming the Nashville Public Library.
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Petition to rename airport for Dolly Parton flooded with signatures after her death
www.independent.co.uk
August 26, 2026 at 7:21 AM
This is wrong, its like you didn't even know her. They should be renaming the Nashville Public Library.
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/cul...
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/cul...
No, not Dolly!
BREAKING: Dolly Parton, a music icon considered the ‘Queen of Country,’ dies at 80.
Dolly Parton, country music icon, dies at 80
Her death came after in May 2026 she announced she was canceling a Las Vegas show and said she’d been undergoing treatment for kidney stones for several years.
nbcnews.to
August 25, 2026 at 6:20 PM
No, not Dolly!
As the dust settles it more reads that the US deliberately torpedoed the Canada trade talks via asking for bonkers concessions as opposed to just stepping on Canada's foot.
The next question is, but to what end? There are a few viable possibilities to narrow down.
The next question is, but to what end? There are a few viable possibilities to narrow down.
August 23, 2026 at 8:33 AM
As the dust settles it more reads that the US deliberately torpedoed the Canada trade talks via asking for bonkers concessions as opposed to just stepping on Canada's foot.
The next question is, but to what end? There are a few viable possibilities to narrow down.
The next question is, but to what end? There are a few viable possibilities to narrow down.
Hey, if its a reason to a ban on homework and the learning needs to happen during school hours, that may not be a dreadful outcome
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canews24.online?p=71
AI Boosted Homework Scores by 18% — Then Exam Scores Dropped 20%, Study Shows
canews24.online
August 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Hey, if its a reason to a ban on homework and the learning needs to happen during school hours, that may not be a dreadful outcome
canews24.online?p=71
canews24.online?p=71
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"Scientists say they have been 'stunned' by how quickly young children's lungs began to recover and grow after pollution restrictions were brought in where they lived."
August 19, 2026 at 9:59 AM
"Scientists say they have been 'stunned' by how quickly young children's lungs began to recover and grow after pollution restrictions were brought in where they lived."