Latest bit of reporting I've contributed to re: the Sperrins goldmine inquiry here.
@thedetailtv.bsky.social has chronicled the submissions - over a period of ~6 months - in a more extensive way than any other outlet to date. You can read the coverage going back to April 👇
bsky.app/profile/thed...
@thedetailtv.bsky.social has chronicled the submissions - over a period of ~6 months - in a more extensive way than any other outlet to date. You can read the coverage going back to April 👇
bsky.app/profile/thed...
A gold mining company “would not even come close” to realising its own claims that it will improve the natural environment in the area it wants to mine, a public inquiry has heard.
Sperrins goldmine biodiversity targets questioned by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
Dalradian Gold says it will deliver at least a 10% improvement on ‘biodiversity value’
thedetail.tv
October 28, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Latest bit of reporting I've contributed to re: the Sperrins goldmine inquiry here.
@thedetailtv.bsky.social has chronicled the submissions - over a period of ~6 months - in a more extensive way than any other outlet to date. You can read the coverage going back to April 👇
bsky.app/profile/thed...
@thedetailtv.bsky.social has chronicled the submissions - over a period of ~6 months - in a more extensive way than any other outlet to date. You can read the coverage going back to April 👇
bsky.app/profile/thed...
My latest story from the Sperrins goldmine inquiry.
See what was said about the potential impacts on biodiversity, birds, badgers, newts and more here 👇
thedetail.tv/articles/spe...
See what was said about the potential impacts on biodiversity, birds, badgers, newts and more here 👇
thedetail.tv/articles/spe...
Sperrins goldmine biodiversity targets questioned by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
Dalradian Gold says it will deliver at least a 10% improvement on ‘biodiversity value’
thedetail.tv
October 23, 2026 at 10:13 AM
My latest story from the Sperrins goldmine inquiry.
See what was said about the potential impacts on biodiversity, birds, badgers, newts and more here 👇
thedetail.tv/articles/spe...
See what was said about the potential impacts on biodiversity, birds, badgers, newts and more here 👇
thedetail.tv/articles/spe...
See what was said about the potential impacts a proposed Sperrins goldmine could have on waterways, including some protected rivers
www.thedetail.tv/articles/app...
www.thedetail.tv/articles/app...
Approving Sperrins goldmine application in current form “would be unlawful”, Loughs Agency tells public inquiry
The inquiry also heard that waterways which are already breaching environmental targets could be further impacted by the mining firm’s plans
www.thedetail.tv
October 22, 2026 at 11:25 AM
See what was said about the potential impacts a proposed Sperrins goldmine could have on waterways, including some protected rivers
www.thedetail.tv/articles/app...
www.thedetail.tv/articles/app...
A gold mining company “would not even come close” to realising its own claims that it will improve the natural environment in the area it wants to mine, a public inquiry has heard.
Sperrins goldmine biodiversity targets questioned by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
Dalradian Gold says it will deliver at least a 10% improvement on ‘biodiversity value’
thedetail.tv
October 23, 2026 at 9:01 AM
A gold mining company “would not even come close” to realising its own claims that it will improve the natural environment in the area it wants to mine, a public inquiry has heard.
I've signed this petition calling on the Planning Appeals Commission to make the Public Inquiry into the proposed goldmine in the Sperrins more accessible and transparent - will you sign too? @actnowcampaigns my.actnowni.org/petitions/ma...
Sign Now: Make the Public Inquiry into the proposed goldmine in the Sperrins more accessible and transparent
I've signed this petition calling on the Planning Appeals Commission to make the Public Inquiry into the proposed goldmine in the Sperrins more accessible and transparent - will you sign too?
my.actnowni.org
October 14, 2026 at 4:29 PM
I've signed this petition calling on the Planning Appeals Commission to make the Public Inquiry into the proposed goldmine in the Sperrins more accessible and transparent - will you sign too? @actnowcampaigns my.actnowni.org/petitions/ma...
Approving Sperrins goldmine application in current form “would be unlawful”, Loughs Agency tells public inquiry
By @shaunacorr.bsky.social & @tommygreene.bsky.social
By @shaunacorr.bsky.social & @tommygreene.bsky.social
Approving Sperrins goldmine application in current form “would be unlawful”, Loughs Agency tells public inquiry
The inquiry also heard that waterways which are already breaching environmental targets could be further impacted by the mining firm’s plans
thedetail.tv
October 13, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Approving Sperrins goldmine application in current form “would be unlawful”, Loughs Agency tells public inquiry
By @shaunacorr.bsky.social & @tommygreene.bsky.social
By @shaunacorr.bsky.social & @tommygreene.bsky.social
From missing evidence, to radioactive fallout, to silenced priests, the past two weeks at the Sperrins goldmine inquiry has been quite the ride.
Great report by Shauna and Tommy
Great report by Shauna and Tommy
Approving Sperrins goldmine application in current form “would be unlawful”, Loughs Agency tells public inquiry
By @shaunacorr.bsky.social & @tommygreene.bsky.social
By @shaunacorr.bsky.social & @tommygreene.bsky.social
Approving Sperrins goldmine application in current form “would be unlawful”, Loughs Agency tells public inquiry
The inquiry also heard that waterways which are already breaching environmental targets could be further impacted by the mining firm’s plans
thedetail.tv
October 13, 2026 at 10:43 AM
From missing evidence, to radioactive fallout, to silenced priests, the past two weeks at the Sperrins goldmine inquiry has been quite the ride.
Great report by Shauna and Tommy
Great report by Shauna and Tommy
Approving Sperrins goldmine application in current form 'would be unlawful' says cross border body the Loughs Agency.
A public inquiry also heard waterways that are already breaching environmental targets could be further impacted.
See the full story...
thedetailni.substack.com/p/approving-...
A public inquiry also heard waterways that are already breaching environmental targets could be further impacted.
See the full story...
thedetailni.substack.com/p/approving-...
Approving Sperrins goldmine application in current form “would be unlawful”, Loughs Agency tells public inquiry
The inquiry also heard that waterways which are already breaching environmental targets could be further impacted by the mining firm’s plans
thedetailni.substack.com
October 13, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Approving Sperrins goldmine application in current form 'would be unlawful' says cross border body the Loughs Agency.
A public inquiry also heard waterways that are already breaching environmental targets could be further impacted.
See the full story...
thedetailni.substack.com/p/approving-...
A public inquiry also heard waterways that are already breaching environmental targets could be further impacted.
See the full story...
thedetailni.substack.com/p/approving-...
A series of deficiencies in submissions by Dalradian Gold around waterways and protected species were identified by The Loughs Agency. Dr Elaine McGoff An Taisce said, “it bamboozles me” that at this stage of a public inquiry such vital information would be missing.
www.thedetail.tv/articles/app...
www.thedetail.tv/articles/app...
Approving Sperrins goldmine application in current form “would be unlawful”, Loughs Agency tells public inquiry
The inquiry also heard that waterways which are already breaching environmental targets could be further impacted by the mining firm’s plans
www.thedetail.tv
October 13, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A series of deficiencies in submissions by Dalradian Gold around waterways and protected species were identified by The Loughs Agency. Dr Elaine McGoff An Taisce said, “it bamboozles me” that at this stage of a public inquiry such vital information would be missing.
www.thedetail.tv/articles/app...
www.thedetail.tv/articles/app...
“Current view between the cloud-free sky gaps, from the Sperrins overlooking Lough Foyle and Binevenagh.”
📸 Rachel Cassidy
📸 Rachel Cassidy
October 10, 2026 at 7:34 PM
“Current view between the cloud-free sky gaps, from the Sperrins overlooking Lough Foyle and Binevenagh.”
📸 Rachel Cassidy
📸 Rachel Cassidy
“When sunrise is greeted by Autumn showers.”
Wednesday morning in the Sperrins.
📸 Rachel Cassidy
Wednesday morning in the Sperrins.
📸 Rachel Cassidy
October 7, 2026 at 7:06 AM
“When sunrise is greeted by Autumn showers.”
Wednesday morning in the Sperrins.
📸 Rachel Cassidy
Wednesday morning in the Sperrins.
📸 Rachel Cassidy
The State of Mining in Ireland
Don't miss this special event 4 October
www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-state-...
Meet scientists & community campaigners who will share their experiences with current high-profile operations including Aughinish Alumina, Tara Mines & Dalradian Gold in Sperrins Mountains.
Don't miss this special event 4 October
www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-state-...
Meet scientists & community campaigners who will share their experiences with current high-profile operations including Aughinish Alumina, Tara Mines & Dalradian Gold in Sperrins Mountains.
September 29, 2026 at 3:27 PM
The State of Mining in Ireland
Don't miss this special event 4 October
www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-state-...
Meet scientists & community campaigners who will share their experiences with current high-profile operations including Aughinish Alumina, Tara Mines & Dalradian Gold in Sperrins Mountains.
Don't miss this special event 4 October
www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-state-...
Meet scientists & community campaigners who will share their experiences with current high-profile operations including Aughinish Alumina, Tara Mines & Dalradian Gold in Sperrins Mountains.
“The final cut of the season! A very balmy September morning against the backdrop of Benbradagh mountain, Sperrins, as farmers bring the last silage in, taking advantage of the dry weather.” 🌤️🌱🚜
📸 Rachel Cassidy
📸 Rachel Cassidy
September 21, 2026 at 2:41 PM
“The final cut of the season! A very balmy September morning against the backdrop of Benbradagh mountain, Sperrins, as farmers bring the last silage in, taking advantage of the dry weather.” 🌤️🌱🚜
📸 Rachel Cassidy
📸 Rachel Cassidy
Objectors to a proposed gold mine in the Sperrin mountains have said a Stormont department is failing to properly assess the potential risks from a 50-metre-high waste facility.
Full story here 👇
www.thedetail.tv/articles/sal...
Full story here 👇
www.thedetail.tv/articles/sal...
Salmon and water supplies could be at risk from Sperrins mine waste facility, inquiry hears
Objectors to the proposed Sperrins gold mine said a Stormont department is failing to properly assess the potential risks
www.thedetail.tv
September 11, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Objectors to a proposed gold mine in the Sperrin mountains have said a Stormont department is failing to properly assess the potential risks from a 50-metre-high waste facility.
Full story here 👇
www.thedetail.tv/articles/sal...
Full story here 👇
www.thedetail.tv/articles/sal...
Dalmatian / Sperrins.
"Alaska’s Greens Creek silver mine, which was referenced in Dalradian’s environmental statement as an example of constructing and managing a tailings facility in a wet climate, was fined $143,000 by the US government for lead pollution."
www.thedetail.tv/articles/sal...
"Alaska’s Greens Creek silver mine, which was referenced in Dalradian’s environmental statement as an example of constructing and managing a tailings facility in a wet climate, was fined $143,000 by the US government for lead pollution."
www.thedetail.tv/articles/sal...
Salmon and water supplies could be at risk from Sperrins mine waste facility, inquiry hears
Objectors to the proposed Sperrins gold mine said a Stormont department is failing to properly assess the potential risks
www.thedetail.tv
September 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Dalmatian / Sperrins.
"Alaska’s Greens Creek silver mine, which was referenced in Dalradian’s environmental statement as an example of constructing and managing a tailings facility in a wet climate, was fined $143,000 by the US government for lead pollution."
www.thedetail.tv/articles/sal...
"Alaska’s Greens Creek silver mine, which was referenced in Dalradian’s environmental statement as an example of constructing and managing a tailings facility in a wet climate, was fined $143,000 by the US government for lead pollution."
www.thedetail.tv/articles/sal...
Birthday weekend day 2.
Started the day with breakfast at Bob and Berts. Followed by a lovely linear walk on the Coalisland Canal with John from the junction of the River Blackwater to the former basin. Now driving through The Sperrins to cross the border into County Donegal and on to Falcarragh.
Started the day with breakfast at Bob and Berts. Followed by a lovely linear walk on the Coalisland Canal with John from the junction of the River Blackwater to the former basin. Now driving through The Sperrins to cross the border into County Donegal and on to Falcarragh.
September 11, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Birthday weekend day 2.
Started the day with breakfast at Bob and Berts. Followed by a lovely linear walk on the Coalisland Canal with John from the junction of the River Blackwater to the former basin. Now driving through The Sperrins to cross the border into County Donegal and on to Falcarragh.
Started the day with breakfast at Bob and Berts. Followed by a lovely linear walk on the Coalisland Canal with John from the junction of the River Blackwater to the former basin. Now driving through The Sperrins to cross the border into County Donegal and on to Falcarragh.
Salmon and water supplies could be at risk from Sperrins mine waste facility, inquiry hears
By @shaunacorr.bsky.social
By @shaunacorr.bsky.social
Salmon and water supplies could be at risk from Sperrins mine waste facility, inquiry hears
Objectors to the proposed Sperrins gold mine said a Stormont department is failing to properly assess the potential risks
www.thedetail.tv
September 10, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Salmon and water supplies could be at risk from Sperrins mine waste facility, inquiry hears
By @shaunacorr.bsky.social
By @shaunacorr.bsky.social
September 10, 2026 at 4:36 AM
A Stormont department spent almost £400,000 on a gold mine report, but submitted it too late for it to be included as evidence at a public inquiry, it can be revealed.
By @shaunacorr.bsky.social
By @shaunacorr.bsky.social
Stormont department spent £400,000 on gold mine report rejected as late evidence by Sperrins inquiry
This is the second time Stormont officials failed to submit documentation to the inquriy on time
www.thedetail.tv
September 3, 2026 at 6:50 AM
A Stormont department spent almost £400,000 on a gold mine report, but submitted it too late for it to be included as evidence at a public inquiry, it can be revealed.
By @shaunacorr.bsky.social
By @shaunacorr.bsky.social
Not the first major boo-boo by NI’s Department for Infrastructure in relation to the Dalradian gold mine application.
Now they’ve paid around £400,000 for a report they didn’t even submit into evidence 👀
www.thedetail.tv/articles/400...
Now they’ve paid around £400,000 for a report they didn’t even submit into evidence 👀
www.thedetail.tv/articles/400...
Stormont department spent £400,000 on gold mine report rejected as late evidence by Sperrins inquiry
This is the second time Stormont officials failed to submit documentation to the inquriy on time
www.thedetail.tv
September 3, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Not the first major boo-boo by NI’s Department for Infrastructure in relation to the Dalradian gold mine application.
Now they’ve paid around £400,000 for a report they didn’t even submit into evidence 👀
www.thedetail.tv/articles/400...
Now they’ve paid around £400,000 for a report they didn’t even submit into evidence 👀
www.thedetail.tv/articles/400...
#FairyTaleTuesday #Celtic: `No warrior could defeat Lig na Paiste and the dragon began a reign of terror from the slopes of the Sperrins to the shores of Lough Foyle, burning crops, cattle and people before devouring them in hunger and vengeance for his banished kin.
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August 25, 2026 at 6:38 PM
#FairyTaleTuesday #Celtic: `No warrior could defeat Lig na Paiste and the dragon began a reign of terror from the slopes of the Sperrins to the shores of Lough Foyle, burning crops, cattle and people before devouring them in hunger and vengeance for his banished kin.
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#fairytaletuesday #Celtic: `No warrior could defeat Lig na Paiste and the dragon began a reign of terror from the slopes of the Sperrins to the shores of Lough Foyle, burning crops, cattle and people before devouring them in hunger and vengeance for his […]
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August 25, 2026 at 6:38 PM
#fairytaletuesday #Celtic: `No warrior could defeat Lig na Paiste and the dragon began a reign of terror from the slopes of the Sperrins to the shores of Lough Foyle, burning crops, cattle and people before devouring them in hunger and vengeance for his […]
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[Original post on hear-me.social]