Billy Linehan 🇪🇺🇮🇪
@billylinehan.bsky.social
Adviser for Business & more! Irish Tech News | Celtar Advisers | StartUp Ballymun | Dublin, Ireland. Grower of ideas, businesses, communities - billy@irishtechnews.ie & #historymatters
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![The Dowth cairn is 85 metres in diameter and 15 metres high,[3] and surrounded by 115 large kerbstones, some of which are decorated. Quartz was found fallen outside the kerbing, suggesting that the entrance to this tomb was surrounded by glittering white stone, as at Newgrange. Three stone-lined passages lead into the mound from the west. These comprise two passage tombs (known as Dowth North and Dowth South) and a souterrain.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:x2apsukog3vg45xrn4jnurkp/bafkreigk7htsitfytfpeglb5ywl47zohwnf2zsop45iix5by6fjh5zkzti@jpeg)
We visited Dowth on a cold wet February day,least known of 3 principal megalithic passage tombs of the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site
No one else there, no buses or queues,
& free
@neiljackman.bsky.social @opwireland.bsky.social
#newgrange #dowth #megalithic #woldheritage
No one else there, no buses or queues,
& free
@neiljackman.bsky.social @opwireland.bsky.social
#newgrange #dowth #megalithic #woldheritage
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The endless rain in Irish
40 days of rain?
Manchan Magan's book has 99 Words for Rain
- we've seen most here in Dublin
Manchan Magan's book has 99 Words for Rain
- we've seen most here in Dublin
February 12, 2026 at 11:04 PM
The endless rain in Irish
Man Utd owner Ratcliffe sorry language 'offended SOME' after immigration comments.
As of February 2026, the Manchester United first-team squad contains 19 non-UK players.
cCurrent 26-man senior roster, only 7 players are from the UK (specifically England and Scotland).
www.bbc.com/news/article...
As of February 2026, the Manchester United first-team squad contains 19 non-UK players.
cCurrent 26-man senior roster, only 7 players are from the UK (specifically England and Scotland).
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Jim Ratcliffe sorry language 'offended some' after immigration comments
The Manchester United co-owner previously said the UK had been "colonised" by immigrants.
www.bbc.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Man Utd owner Ratcliffe sorry language 'offended SOME' after immigration comments.
As of February 2026, the Manchester United first-team squad contains 19 non-UK players.
cCurrent 26-man senior roster, only 7 players are from the UK (specifically England and Scotland).
www.bbc.com/news/article...
As of February 2026, the Manchester United first-team squad contains 19 non-UK players.
cCurrent 26-man senior roster, only 7 players are from the UK (specifically England and Scotland).
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Night photo of Granard Bridge over Royal Canal, linking Castleknock with Blanchardstown village - no rain that night!
More on 6th Earl of Granard in Alt!
More on 6th Earl of Granard in Alt!
February 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Night photo of Granard Bridge over Royal Canal, linking Castleknock with Blanchardstown village - no rain that night!
More on 6th Earl of Granard in Alt!
More on 6th Earl of Granard in Alt!
France urges removal of UN rapporteur over remarks on Israel
Speaking at a forum Saturday in Doha organized by the Al Jazeera, UN rights rapporteur Francesca Albanese referred to a 'common enemy' that enabled the 'genocide' in Gaza.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Speaking at a forum Saturday in Doha organized by the Al Jazeera, UN rights rapporteur Francesca Albanese referred to a 'common enemy' that enabled the 'genocide' in Gaza.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
France urges removal of UN rapporteur over remarks on Israel
Speaking at a forum Saturday in Doha organized by the Al Jazeera network, UN rights rapporteur Francesca Albanese referred to a 'common enemy' that enabled the 'genocide' in Gaza.
www.lemonde.fr
February 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM
France urges removal of UN rapporteur over remarks on Israel
Speaking at a forum Saturday in Doha organized by the Al Jazeera, UN rights rapporteur Francesca Albanese referred to a 'common enemy' that enabled the 'genocide' in Gaza.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Speaking at a forum Saturday in Doha organized by the Al Jazeera, UN rights rapporteur Francesca Albanese referred to a 'common enemy' that enabled the 'genocide' in Gaza.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Where would a tourist visit in Blanchardstown?
Porterstown Schoolhouse, derelict
Shackleton Mills, no parking
Luttrelstown Castle, private
Blanch & Clonsilla villages, no preservation zones
Royal Canal Greenway, incomplete
Abbotstown House, derelict
etc
www.dublininquirer.com/trips-along-...
Porterstown Schoolhouse, derelict
Shackleton Mills, no parking
Luttrelstown Castle, private
Blanch & Clonsilla villages, no preservation zones
Royal Canal Greenway, incomplete
Abbotstown House, derelict
etc
www.dublininquirer.com/trips-along-...
Trips along the Howth Summit walk have almost quadrupled, data suggests
Meanwhile, councillors for Dublin 15 are looking for ways to maybe draw more visitors to their part of the county.
www.dublininquirer.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Where would a tourist visit in Blanchardstown?
Porterstown Schoolhouse, derelict
Shackleton Mills, no parking
Luttrelstown Castle, private
Blanch & Clonsilla villages, no preservation zones
Royal Canal Greenway, incomplete
Abbotstown House, derelict
etc
www.dublininquirer.com/trips-along-...
Porterstown Schoolhouse, derelict
Shackleton Mills, no parking
Luttrelstown Castle, private
Blanch & Clonsilla villages, no preservation zones
Royal Canal Greenway, incomplete
Abbotstown House, derelict
etc
www.dublininquirer.com/trips-along-...
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, testified on Wednesday that he does not think users can be “clinically addicted” to the social media app.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/t...
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/t...
Instagram chief denies social media can be ‘clinically addictive’ in landmark case | CNN Business
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, testified on Wednesday that he does not think users can be “clinically addicted” to the social media app.
www.cnn.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, testified on Wednesday that he does not think users can be “clinically addicted” to the social media app.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/t...
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/t...
Sinn Féin MEPs to vote against €90bn EU loan for Ukraine
- Sinn Fein of course had its own military arm, and now votes to for Ukraine to be defenceless?
Useful idiots or campists?
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
- Sinn Fein of course had its own military arm, and now votes to for Ukraine to be defenceless?
Useful idiots or campists?
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Sinn Féin MEPs to vote against €90bn EU loan for Ukraine
Party supports provision of humanitarian aid but says proposed loan is ‘primarily for military expenditure’
www.irishtimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Sinn Féin MEPs to vote against €90bn EU loan for Ukraine
- Sinn Fein of course had its own military arm, and now votes to for Ukraine to be defenceless?
Useful idiots or campists?
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
- Sinn Fein of course had its own military arm, and now votes to for Ukraine to be defenceless?
Useful idiots or campists?
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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For #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, we’re highlighting #MaryKingWard (27 April 1827 – 31 August 1869), an Irish naturalist, microscopist, author, artist and astronomer from Co. Offaly.
📷 : Mary Ward with her #microscope, c.1860 (public domain)
📷 : Mary Ward with her #microscope, c.1860 (public domain)
February 11, 2026 at 11:27 AM
For #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, we’re highlighting #MaryKingWard (27 April 1827 – 31 August 1869), an Irish naturalist, microscopist, author, artist and astronomer from Co. Offaly.
📷 : Mary Ward with her #microscope, c.1860 (public domain)
📷 : Mary Ward with her #microscope, c.1860 (public domain)
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4 vessels operating both directions of a triangle - Carrickfergus / Bangor / Belfast, hourly departures - benefits would be enormous. Yes, it will cost money, but will cut traffic and boost business, cycling & tourism. Even just 1 vessel running Bangor/Carrick... #northernireland
Return of Hydrofoils.
Electric Hydrofoils May Be Set to Transform Waterborne Transport
www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/434...
Electric Hydrofoils May Be Set to Transform Waterborne Transport
www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/434...
Electric Hydrofoils May Be Set to Transform Waterborne Transport
Once airborne, the P-12's drag drops sharply, cutting energy consumption by about 80% compared with conventional vessels.
www.supplychainbrain.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:12 AM
4 vessels operating both directions of a triangle - Carrickfergus / Bangor / Belfast, hourly departures - benefits would be enormous. Yes, it will cost money, but will cut traffic and boost business, cycling & tourism. Even just 1 vessel running Bangor/Carrick... #northernireland
Return of Hydrofoils.
Electric Hydrofoils May Be Set to Transform Waterborne Transport
www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/434...
Electric Hydrofoils May Be Set to Transform Waterborne Transport
www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/434...
Electric Hydrofoils May Be Set to Transform Waterborne Transport
Once airborne, the P-12's drag drops sharply, cutting energy consumption by about 80% compared with conventional vessels.
www.supplychainbrain.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Return of Hydrofoils.
Electric Hydrofoils May Be Set to Transform Waterborne Transport
www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/434...
Electric Hydrofoils May Be Set to Transform Waterborne Transport
www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/434...
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Download this latest report highlighting key potential corridors and barriers affecting #lesserhorseshoebats in Ireland along with practical actions for this rare species. www.vincentwildlife.ie/resources
#batconservationireland, @atu-ie.bsky.social, #NativeWoodlandTrust, @vwtireland.bsky.social
#batconservationireland, @atu-ie.bsky.social, #NativeWoodlandTrust, @vwtireland.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Download this latest report highlighting key potential corridors and barriers affecting #lesserhorseshoebats in Ireland along with practical actions for this rare species. www.vincentwildlife.ie/resources
#batconservationireland, @atu-ie.bsky.social, #NativeWoodlandTrust, @vwtireland.bsky.social
#batconservationireland, @atu-ie.bsky.social, #NativeWoodlandTrust, @vwtireland.bsky.social
Wet all over @mrjamesob.bsky.social ☔️
40 days of rain?
Manchan Magan's book has 99 Words for Rain
- we've seen most here in Dublin
Manchan Magan's book has 99 Words for Rain
- we've seen most here in Dublin
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Wet all over @mrjamesob.bsky.social ☔️
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40 days of rain?
Manchan Magan's book has 99 Words for Rain
- we've seen most here in Dublin
Manchan Magan's book has 99 Words for Rain
- we've seen most here in Dublin
February 10, 2026 at 2:37 PM
40 days of rain?
Manchan Magan's book has 99 Words for Rain
- we've seen most here in Dublin
Manchan Magan's book has 99 Words for Rain
- we've seen most here in Dublin
40 days of rain?
Manchan Magan's book has 99 Words for Rain
- we've seen most here in Dublin
Manchan Magan's book has 99 Words for Rain
- we've seen most here in Dublin
February 10, 2026 at 2:37 PM
40 days of rain?
Manchan Magan's book has 99 Words for Rain
- we've seen most here in Dublin
Manchan Magan's book has 99 Words for Rain
- we've seen most here in Dublin
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My story yesterday; the Irish Times and I broke this now-international story and I am hoping he'll have some resolution and that this case will draw ever more scrutiny to the horrific conditions and circumstances in which so many detainees are held.
Several Irish citizens detained by Ice in US sought official help, says Government
Several Irish citizens detained by Ice in US sought official help, says Government
Taoiseach says he will raise concerns about treatment of undocumented Irish with Donald Trump in Washington
www.irishtimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:29 AM
My story yesterday; the Irish Times and I broke this now-international story and I am hoping he'll have some resolution and that this case will draw ever more scrutiny to the horrific conditions and circumstances in which so many detainees are held.
Smartphone sensors: The future of urban water quality monitoring says @dcuwaterinstitute.bsky.social
Would love to try out on Tolka River in Blanchardstown as a citizen science project for the Blanch Bat Gang
www.dcu.ie/water/news/2...
Would love to try out on Tolka River in Blanchardstown as a citizen science project for the Blanch Bat Gang
www.dcu.ie/water/news/2...
Smartphone sensors: The future of urban water quality monitoring | water
www.dcu.ie
February 10, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Smartphone sensors: The future of urban water quality monitoring says @dcuwaterinstitute.bsky.social
Would love to try out on Tolka River in Blanchardstown as a citizen science project for the Blanch Bat Gang
www.dcu.ie/water/news/2...
Would love to try out on Tolka River in Blanchardstown as a citizen science project for the Blanch Bat Gang
www.dcu.ie/water/news/2...
From Puy du Fou to the Ministry of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau now has his sights set on the Élysée Palace.
The leader of the Republicans party has weighed his options with his supporters. François Fillon encouraged him to run.
(Puy de Fou, well worth a visit!)
www.liberation.fr/politique/du...
The leader of the Republicans party has weighed his options with his supporters. François Fillon encouraged him to run.
(Puy de Fou, well worth a visit!)
www.liberation.fr/politique/du...
Du Puy-du-Fou à Beauvau, Bruno Retailleau louche désormais sur l’Elysée
Le patron du parti Les Républicains, en tournée dans toute la France pour soutenir des candidats aux municipales, cherche la bonne fenêtre de tir pour officialiser sa candidature à la présidentielle.
www.liberation.fr
February 10, 2026 at 11:06 AM
From Puy du Fou to the Ministry of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau now has his sights set on the Élysée Palace.
The leader of the Republicans party has weighed his options with his supporters. François Fillon encouraged him to run.
(Puy de Fou, well worth a visit!)
www.liberation.fr/politique/du...
The leader of the Republicans party has weighed his options with his supporters. François Fillon encouraged him to run.
(Puy de Fou, well worth a visit!)
www.liberation.fr/politique/du...
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“Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects”
Agriculture pollutes, but the waste industry is choking the life out of our waters too.
Metres from Carlingford Lough, household waste is sprayed with a cocktail of chemicals in Warrenpoint, while those in power continue to look away.
Agriculture pollutes, but the waste industry is choking the life out of our waters too.
Metres from Carlingford Lough, household waste is sprayed with a cocktail of chemicals in Warrenpoint, while those in power continue to look away.
February 10, 2026 at 10:39 AM
“Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects”
Agriculture pollutes, but the waste industry is choking the life out of our waters too.
Metres from Carlingford Lough, household waste is sprayed with a cocktail of chemicals in Warrenpoint, while those in power continue to look away.
Agriculture pollutes, but the waste industry is choking the life out of our waters too.
Metres from Carlingford Lough, household waste is sprayed with a cocktail of chemicals in Warrenpoint, while those in power continue to look away.
Innovation: Fungi mining and giant waste piles:
How to get rare earths without mining rock
Researchers are working on new ways of obtaining these elements – from harnessing the power of fungi,to developing techniques for separating rare earths out fromindustrial waste.
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
How to get rare earths without mining rock
Researchers are working on new ways of obtaining these elements – from harnessing the power of fungi,to developing techniques for separating rare earths out fromindustrial waste.
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
Fungi mining and giant waste piles: How to get rare earths without mining rock
As nations posture over access to rare earth deposits, scientists say these coveted materials are hiding in plain sight – and can be harvested without any conventional mining at all.
www.bbc.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Innovation: Fungi mining and giant waste piles:
How to get rare earths without mining rock
Researchers are working on new ways of obtaining these elements – from harnessing the power of fungi,to developing techniques for separating rare earths out fromindustrial waste.
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
How to get rare earths without mining rock
Researchers are working on new ways of obtaining these elements – from harnessing the power of fungi,to developing techniques for separating rare earths out fromindustrial waste.
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
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My story (and, credited and linked to within this piece)
An Irishman described as "a model immigrant" was picked up by immigration agents months ago and tossed into a detention facility he compared to a "concentration camp.
'Model Irish immigrant' snatched by ICE and tossed in 'concentration camp': report
An Irishman described as "a model immigrant" was picked up by immigration agents months ago and tossed into a detention facility he compared to a "concentration camp."Seamus Culleton, who has lived in the U.S. for more than 20 years and is married to a U.S. citizen, was arrested on his way home from...
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February 9, 2026 at 8:45 PM
My story (and, credited and linked to within this piece)
Absolute hell: Irishman with valid US work permit held by ICE since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for five months despite having no criminal record
Originally from Glenmore, Co Kilkenny, wife Tiffany Smyth is a US citizen
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for five months despite having no criminal record
Originally from Glenmore, Co Kilkenny, wife Tiffany Smyth is a US citizen
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Absolute hell: Irishman with valid US work permit held by ICE since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for five months despite having no criminal record
Originally from Glenmore, Co Kilkenny, wife Tiffany Smyth is a US citizen
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for five months despite having no criminal record
Originally from Glenmore, Co Kilkenny, wife Tiffany Smyth is a US citizen
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
Crisis emerges across the US as ‘forever chemicals’ quietly contaminate drinking water wells
apnews.com/article/pfas...
apnews.com/article/pfas...
A crisis emerges across the US as ‘forever chemicals’ quietly contaminate drinking water wells
The roughly 40 million Americans who get drinking water from wells are at particular risk when harmful forever chemicals contaminate the supply.
apnews.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Crisis emerges across the US as ‘forever chemicals’ quietly contaminate drinking water wells
apnews.com/article/pfas...
apnews.com/article/pfas...
Don’t dare call Epstein a paedophile: Inside story of top NI lawyer’s work to clean up vile billionaire’s image, threatening media on his behalf
by @sjamcbride.bsky.social
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/colu...
by @sjamcbride.bsky.social
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/colu...
Don’t dare call Epstein a paedophile: Inside story of top NI lawyer’s work to clean up vile billionaire’s image, threatening media on his behalf
It was early 2011 and Jeffrey Epstein desperately needed help cleaning up his dirty image.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Don’t dare call Epstein a paedophile: Inside story of top NI lawyer’s work to clean up vile billionaire’s image, threatening media on his behalf
by @sjamcbride.bsky.social
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/colu...
by @sjamcbride.bsky.social
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/colu...