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@a4sounds.bsky.social
· Sep 18
We currently have 10 regular studio memberships available at A4 Sounds.
We are looking for artists from the following disciplines to join our studio community:
• Sculpture
• Print
• Photography
• Ceramics
• Textiles
• Media
We are looking for artists from the following disciplines to join our studio community:
• Sculpture
• Photography
• Ceramics
• Textiles
• Media
WEEK TWO: THE ROYAL CANAL
with Aideen Farrell
Wed 26th Nov | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Royal Canal runs a (fairly) straight route from the River Liffey to the River Shannon. Aideen’s fascination with it and where it has led her does not.
a4sounds.org/anteaters/
with Aideen Farrell
Wed 26th Nov | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Royal Canal runs a (fairly) straight route from the River Liffey to the River Shannon. Aideen’s fascination with it and where it has led her does not.
a4sounds.org/anteaters/
November 24, 2025 at 1:28 PM
WEEK TWO: THE ROYAL CANAL
with Aideen Farrell
Wed 26th Nov | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Royal Canal runs a (fairly) straight route from the River Liffey to the River Shannon. Aideen’s fascination with it and where it has led her does not.
a4sounds.org/anteaters/
with Aideen Farrell
Wed 26th Nov | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Royal Canal runs a (fairly) straight route from the River Liffey to the River Shannon. Aideen’s fascination with it and where it has led her does not.
a4sounds.org/anteaters/
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Encouraging the policing of public spaces based on appearance and gender stereotypes is no way for a human rights regulator to behave.
The EHRC’s proposed Code of Practice is a misogynist’s charter, and the government must reject it.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
The EHRC’s proposed Code of Practice is a misogynist’s charter, and the government must reject it.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Transgender guidance dubbed ‘misogynist’s charter’
Places such as hospital wards, gyms and leisure centres will reportedly be able to question transgender women over whether they should be using single-sex services based on how they look, their behavi...
www.independent.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Encouraging the policing of public spaces based on appearance and gender stereotypes is no way for a human rights regulator to behave.
The EHRC’s proposed Code of Practice is a misogynist’s charter, and the government must reject it.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
The EHRC’s proposed Code of Practice is a misogynist’s charter, and the government must reject it.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Israel quietly pushed its “yellow zone” 300 meters deeper into Gaza, trapping families under fire and shattering the ceasefire again, while mediators stay silent.
qudsnen.co/israel-expan...
qudsnen.co/israel-expan...
Israel Expands the “Yellow Zone” in Gaza by 300 Meters as Families Remain Trapped - Quds News Network
Israel quietly pushed its “yellow zone” 300 meters deeper into Gaza, trapping families under fire and shattering the ceasefire again, while mediators stay silent.
qudsnen.co
November 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Israel quietly pushed its “yellow zone” 300 meters deeper into Gaza, trapping families under fire and shattering the ceasefire again, while mediators stay silent.
qudsnen.co/israel-expan...
qudsnen.co/israel-expan...
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In Dublin, between the canals, there is very little public green space for football (or other field sports). I can't think of any on the Northside, south of the North Circular Road. There are private pitches in Blackhall Place and Grangegorman but nowhere for children to play or practice publicly.
So much of this could be said more broadly for play for children and young people - the safety, accessibility and inclusivity of our neighbourhood outdoor spaces in the context of the climate crisis is a growing challenge.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
November 20, 2025 at 11:43 AM
In Dublin, between the canals, there is very little public green space for football (or other field sports). I can't think of any on the Northside, south of the North Circular Road. There are private pitches in Blackhall Place and Grangegorman but nowhere for children to play or practice publicly.
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The EU Court has found that we have failed to even bring in the laws we’d need to comply with our obligations to combat water pollution.
November 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The EU Court has found that we have failed to even bring in the laws we’d need to comply with our obligations to combat water pollution.
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Was the Department of Justice using experimental chatbots to give immigration advice? It has now retired its asylum chatbot Erin, but has infused Tara, the non-asylum immigration chatbot with AI. Read more here www.dublininquirer.com/was-the-depa...
Was the Department of Justice using experimental chatbots to give immigration advice?
“The public should not be used as guinea pigs, particularly vulnerable groups in a legal process which could be impacted by a chatbot giving an incorrect answer.”
www.dublininquirer.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Was the Department of Justice using experimental chatbots to give immigration advice? It has now retired its asylum chatbot Erin, but has infused Tara, the non-asylum immigration chatbot with AI. Read more here www.dublininquirer.com/was-the-depa...
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I forgot aneaters exist
I forgot anteaters exist is a series of info-dump sessions allowing us to learn about the world through the special interests of others. Each session invites someone new to come and share their knowledge on a topic of their choosing.
I forgot anteaters exist is a series of info-dump sessions allowing us to learn about the world through the special interests of others. Each session invites someone new to come and share their knowledge on a topic of their choosing.
November 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I forgot aneaters exist
I forgot anteaters exist is a series of info-dump sessions allowing us to learn about the world through the special interests of others. Each session invites someone new to come and share their knowledge on a topic of their choosing.
I forgot anteaters exist is a series of info-dump sessions allowing us to learn about the world through the special interests of others. Each session invites someone new to come and share their knowledge on a topic of their choosing.
🦇🦇TONIGHT! 🦇🦇
I forgot aneaters exist
I forgot anteaters exist is a series of info-dump sessions allowing us to learn about the world through the special interests of others. Each session invites someone new to come and share their knowledge on a topic of their choosing.
I forgot anteaters exist is a series of info-dump sessions allowing us to learn about the world through the special interests of others. Each session invites someone new to come and share their knowledge on a topic of their choosing.
November 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🦇🦇TONIGHT! 🦇🦇
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doing this next week 😎🦇
WEEK ONE: BATS
with Mice Hell
Wed 19th Nov | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
During lockdown Mice Hell realised that there are bats everywhere even in the city centre.
a4sounds.org/anteaters/
with Mice Hell
Wed 19th Nov | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
During lockdown Mice Hell realised that there are bats everywhere even in the city centre.
a4sounds.org/anteaters/
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
doing this next week 😎🦇
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I am looking for an illustrator in the Galway/Mayo area that would like to work with me on a collection of children's books. All recommendations greatly appreciated.
I *really* would prefer no AI, and would prefer hand drawn, over copypasta computer images(!)
I *really* would prefer no AI, and would prefer hand drawn, over copypasta computer images(!)
November 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I am looking for an illustrator in the Galway/Mayo area that would like to work with me on a collection of children's books. All recommendations greatly appreciated.
I *really* would prefer no AI, and would prefer hand drawn, over copypasta computer images(!)
I *really* would prefer no AI, and would prefer hand drawn, over copypasta computer images(!)
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The ethnic cleansing continues
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The ethnic cleansing continues
I forgot aneaters exist
I forgot anteaters exist is a series of info-dump sessions allowing us to learn about the world through the special interests of others. Each session invites someone new to come and share their knowledge on a topic of their choosing.
I forgot anteaters exist is a series of info-dump sessions allowing us to learn about the world through the special interests of others. Each session invites someone new to come and share their knowledge on a topic of their choosing.
November 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I forgot aneaters exist
I forgot anteaters exist is a series of info-dump sessions allowing us to learn about the world through the special interests of others. Each session invites someone new to come and share their knowledge on a topic of their choosing.
I forgot anteaters exist is a series of info-dump sessions allowing us to learn about the world through the special interests of others. Each session invites someone new to come and share their knowledge on a topic of their choosing.
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Israelis. Still scared of children after murdering tens of thousands of them.
“Israeli ceasefire” continues to involve drone-striking children
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Israelis. Still scared of children after murdering tens of thousands of them.
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We currently have 10 regular studio memberships available at A4 Sounds.
We are looking for artists from the following disciplines to join our studio community:
• Sculpture
• Print
• Photography
• Ceramics
• Textiles
• Media
We are looking for artists from the following disciplines to join our studio community:
• Sculpture
• Photography
• Ceramics
• Textiles
• Media
September 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We currently have 10 regular studio memberships available at A4 Sounds.
We are looking for artists from the following disciplines to join our studio community:
• Sculpture
• Print
• Photography
• Ceramics
• Textiles
• Media
We are looking for artists from the following disciplines to join our studio community:
• Sculpture
• Photography
• Ceramics
• Textiles
• Media
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Long Covid is one of the world’s biggest challenges and the government are asleep at the wheel. www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/h...
About 400 Million People Worldwide Have Had Long Covid, Researchers Say (Published 2024)
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Long Covid is one of the world’s biggest challenges and the government are asleep at the wheel. www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/h...
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The idea that Ireland has ever "gold plated" the transposition of EU Environmental law, is causing a lot of people in my world to chortle manically.
November 3, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The idea that Ireland has ever "gold plated" the transposition of EU Environmental law, is causing a lot of people in my world to chortle manically.
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‘Gold-plated‘ my hole. The way we build houses has barely changed in my lifetime. The idea that houses in Ireland are constructed to lofty environmental standards, or that developers are held back by them, is a joke.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
Micheál Martin says house building in Ireland is hampered by 'gold-plating' of EU rules
Taoiseach says 'going beyond what is required' is slowing down delivery of housing and other big projects in Ireland
www.irishexaminer.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
‘Gold-plated‘ my hole. The way we build houses has barely changed in my lifetime. The idea that houses in Ireland are constructed to lofty environmental standards, or that developers are held back by them, is a joke.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
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'COVID-19 surveillance is happening but at a much lower level than before. We don’t have a complete picture of virus circulation of variants that are out there. There’s a collective amnesia right now about COVID-19', says @mvankerkhove.bsky.social who.int www.scientificamerican.com/article/covi...
COVID Is Beginning to Surge Globally. Here’s What We Know
Limited COVID surveillance data are hampering vaccination and health strategies, researchers say
www.scientificamerican.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
'COVID-19 surveillance is happening but at a much lower level than before. We don’t have a complete picture of virus circulation of variants that are out there. There’s a collective amnesia right now about COVID-19', says @mvankerkhove.bsky.social who.int www.scientificamerican.com/article/covi...
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Asylum seekers did not cause the housing crisis. This man is fuelling hatred in a cynical attempt to deflect from his own party's catastrophic policy failures. The next time some racist tries to murder children in their beds, like in Drogheda a few days ago, let's remember who put them up to it.
🗣️ "The one thing that there is a problem with is housing right across the state, and the more that come to seek asylum, the more pressure it puts on that system.” - Fianna Fáil Minister of State Timmy Dooley
#TonightVMTV
#TonightVMTV
November 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Asylum seekers did not cause the housing crisis. This man is fuelling hatred in a cynical attempt to deflect from his own party's catastrophic policy failures. The next time some racist tries to murder children in their beds, like in Drogheda a few days ago, let's remember who put them up to it.
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Tom Hanks explains to Stephen Colbert why he masks on the subway:
"I'm doing a play right now so I cannot get sick... I've had COVID enough in my life, I don't need to do that again. So I'm wearing this for health reasons."
Thank you Tom! Masks are still a key part of public health.
"I'm doing a play right now so I cannot get sick... I've had COVID enough in my life, I don't need to do that again. So I'm wearing this for health reasons."
Thank you Tom! Masks are still a key part of public health.
November 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Tom Hanks explains to Stephen Colbert why he masks on the subway:
"I'm doing a play right now so I cannot get sick... I've had COVID enough in my life, I don't need to do that again. So I'm wearing this for health reasons."
Thank you Tom! Masks are still a key part of public health.
"I'm doing a play right now so I cannot get sick... I've had COVID enough in my life, I don't need to do that again. So I'm wearing this for health reasons."
Thank you Tom! Masks are still a key part of public health.
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So those most likely to be held at fault for the perception of a dangerous city center are actually most likely to be victims of what crime there is...
The survey results also suggest that people with darker skin are over-represented among people who've been victims of crime in Dublin city centre. 7/
People with darker skin over-represented among crime victims, new survey suggests
The City Centre Crime Victim Survey was commissioned by Dublin Inquirer and carried out by Amarách Research.
www.dublininquirer.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
So those most likely to be held at fault for the perception of a dangerous city center are actually most likely to be victims of what crime there is...
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🇮🇪 DUBLIN! 🇮🇪
Come to Green on Red Gallery in the IFSC on Friday for the opening of ASSETS. 5-9PM.
EXHIBITION CONTINUES UNTIL DEC 12.
www.greenonredgallery.com/alan-butler-...
Come to Green on Red Gallery in the IFSC on Friday for the opening of ASSETS. 5-9PM.
EXHIBITION CONTINUES UNTIL DEC 12.
www.greenonredgallery.com/alan-butler-...
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🇮🇪 DUBLIN! 🇮🇪
Come to Green on Red Gallery in the IFSC on Friday for the opening of ASSETS. 5-9PM.
EXHIBITION CONTINUES UNTIL DEC 12.
www.greenonredgallery.com/alan-butler-...
Come to Green on Red Gallery in the IFSC on Friday for the opening of ASSETS. 5-9PM.
EXHIBITION CONTINUES UNTIL DEC 12.
www.greenonredgallery.com/alan-butler-...
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My reporting has touched a nerve with Sussex ICB.
They contacted North West Bylines to remove my article untill they give a right to reply. They already gave a statement, which is included in the article.
I think they're rattled.
TBC.........
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/04/p...
They contacted North West Bylines to remove my article untill they give a right to reply. They already gave a statement, which is included in the article.
I think they're rattled.
TBC.........
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/04/p...
Parents of trans teens condemn puberty blocker ban
Parents of trans teens have spoke out about the "horrific" impact of the puberty blockers ban imposed by successive UK governments.
www.thepinknews.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
My reporting has touched a nerve with Sussex ICB.
They contacted North West Bylines to remove my article untill they give a right to reply. They already gave a statement, which is included in the article.
I think they're rattled.
TBC.........
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/04/p...
They contacted North West Bylines to remove my article untill they give a right to reply. They already gave a statement, which is included in the article.
I think they're rattled.
TBC.........
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/04/p...
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“You’ve been repeating several times that Russia should pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Do you believe that Israel should pay for the reconstruction of Gaza since they have destroyed almost all its civilian infrastructure?”
A Journalist Asked Why Israel Isn’t Paying to Rebuild Gaza. It Cost Him His Job.
Italy’s Nova news agency confirmed it let reporter Gabriele Nunziati go for asking a European official about Israel at a press conference.
theintercept.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
“You’ve been repeating several times that Russia should pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Do you believe that Israel should pay for the reconstruction of Gaza since they have destroyed almost all its civilian infrastructure?”
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79% of homes sold in Dublin this year were bought by landlords, 75% by large landlords. About 1 in 5 TDs are landlords.
This is disgusting dog whistling. The problem has never been people seeking asylum. The problem is people seeking to endlessly profit from folks just looking for a home.
This is disgusting dog whistling. The problem has never been people seeking asylum. The problem is people seeking to endlessly profit from folks just looking for a home.
🗣️ "The one thing that there is a problem with is housing right across the state, and the more that come to seek asylum, the more pressure it puts on that system.” - Fianna Fáil Minister of State Timmy Dooley
#TonightVMTV
#TonightVMTV
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
79% of homes sold in Dublin this year were bought by landlords, 75% by large landlords. About 1 in 5 TDs are landlords.
This is disgusting dog whistling. The problem has never been people seeking asylum. The problem is people seeking to endlessly profit from folks just looking for a home.
This is disgusting dog whistling. The problem has never been people seeking asylum. The problem is people seeking to endlessly profit from folks just looking for a home.