Caitríona Shanahan
@caitrionas.bsky.social
She/her//sí/í. Done working around the world, happy to be back home in the gorgeous Kingdom of Kerry, ensconced in Munster, the true home of northern hemisphere rugby. Lucky to have such wonderful niblings who keep me in touch with this 21st Century stuff.
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This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe... @uplift.ie
Petition to Ban Fox Hunting in Ireland
Can you support this campaign to bring in legislation banning the hunting of foxes using packs of dogs and horses?
my.uplift.ie
November 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe... @uplift.ie
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Could just as easily be satire as reality:
"He was a famous politician, 32 years older than Olivia...But more importantly, he was a presidential candidate, a source, and the subject of Olivia’s recent profile for New York....Olivia is sleeping with Mark Sanford.”
www.telos.news/p/part-1-how...
"He was a famous politician, 32 years older than Olivia...But more importantly, he was a presidential candidate, a source, and the subject of Olivia’s recent profile for New York....Olivia is sleeping with Mark Sanford.”
www.telos.news/p/part-1-how...
November 18, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Could just as easily be satire as reality:
"He was a famous politician, 32 years older than Olivia...But more importantly, he was a presidential candidate, a source, and the subject of Olivia’s recent profile for New York....Olivia is sleeping with Mark Sanford.”
www.telos.news/p/part-1-how...
"He was a famous politician, 32 years older than Olivia...But more importantly, he was a presidential candidate, a source, and the subject of Olivia’s recent profile for New York....Olivia is sleeping with Mark Sanford.”
www.telos.news/p/part-1-how...
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"part one"
the most ominous of threats
the most ominous of threats
November 18, 2025 at 2:09 AM
"part one"
the most ominous of threats
the most ominous of threats
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Me, running away from my problems
a lizard is dancing in front of a gifak-net watermark
ALT: a lizard is dancing in front of a gifak-net watermark
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Me, running away from my problems
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As you all wind up your Monday, rest easy and remember that, whatever else, at least you didn’t write and publish a series of sentences as abysmal as this
November 18, 2025 at 2:16 AM
As you all wind up your Monday, rest easy and remember that, whatever else, at least you didn’t write and publish a series of sentences as abysmal as this
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"When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'"
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
"When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'"
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A story largely ignored by English-language media in Taiwan, TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang is accused of corruption (of having taken funds from a company close to a tycoon heir and then having used his role as legislator to ask questions on this tycoon heir's behalf).
凱思錢進黃國昌／涉貪風暴擴大 凱思國際資金回流黃國昌 - 鏡週刊 Mirror Media
民眾黨主席黃國昌深陷聘雇狗仔集團跟監政敵醜聞，逐漸確定走向黃自毀的貪汙風暴，本刊掌握，黃實質指揮的狗仔基地大本營凱思國際，竟有資金回流他私人口袋，公司人頭負責人李麗娟不但形同白手套幫忙洗錢，曾任職凱思的人士透露，遭檢調約談的狗仔陸續交出手機資料後，相關對話截圖證明偷拍最終指揮官就是黃國昌。
www.mirrormedia.mg
November 18, 2025 at 2:13 AM
A story largely ignored by English-language media in Taiwan, TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang is accused of corruption (of having taken funds from a company close to a tycoon heir and then having used his role as legislator to ask questions on this tycoon heir's behalf).
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Trump says he will talk to Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, as Washington's military buildup stokes tensions, and he would be "OK" with US anti-drug strikes inside Mexico
u.afp.com/Snao
u.afp.com/Snao
November 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Trump says he will talk to Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, as Washington's military buildup stokes tensions, and he would be "OK" with US anti-drug strikes inside Mexico
u.afp.com/Snao
u.afp.com/Snao
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Sombtimes a liddol treet helps me git thru tha hardtimes, i hope yu are all gettng treets sombtimes, too
November 18, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Sombtimes a liddol treet helps me git thru tha hardtimes, i hope yu are all gettng treets sombtimes, too
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Poland join Ireland in playoffs as Netherlands qualify · The 42
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November 18, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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to have an affair with one longshot presidential candidate twice your age that you’re profiling may be regarded as a misfortune; to have two looks like carelessness
November 18, 2025 at 1:44 AM
to have an affair with one longshot presidential candidate twice your age that you’re profiling may be regarded as a misfortune; to have two looks like carelessness
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I mean.
It's just.
"Quiet, piggy."
How. How does.
The president. Of the United States of America.
It's just.
"Quiet, piggy."
How. How does.
The president. Of the United States of America.
November 18, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I mean.
It's just.
"Quiet, piggy."
How. How does.
The president. Of the United States of America.
It's just.
"Quiet, piggy."
How. How does.
The president. Of the United States of America.
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I don't understand why this isn't the only story and why he isn't giving his resignation.
I mean, I do. But still.
How can the president. THE PRESIDENT. Of the United States of America. The. President.
I mean, I do. But still.
How can the president. THE PRESIDENT. Of the United States of America. The. President.
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I don't understand why this isn't the only story and why he isn't giving his resignation.
I mean, I do. But still.
How can the president. THE PRESIDENT. Of the United States of America. The. President.
I mean, I do. But still.
How can the president. THE PRESIDENT. Of the United States of America. The. President.
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President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to expand his military campaign in Latin America to include possible strikes in Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico
Trump Threatens Latin America But Leaves US Strategy Unclear
President Donald Trump suggested he could expand US military strikes in Latin America beyond Venezuela to targets on land in Colombia and even Mexico, spooking markets and raising fresh questions about his strategy for the region.
bloom.bg
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to expand his military campaign in Latin America to include possible strikes in Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico
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Are you a post-primary teacher with an interest in literacy? Do you want to learn from other teachers and experts in this area?
#spéirghorm #edchatie #edusky #literacy #adolescentliteracy @inotenews.bsky.social
#spéirghorm #edchatie #edusky #literacy #adolescentliteracy @inotenews.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Are you a post-primary teacher with an interest in literacy? Do you want to learn from other teachers and experts in this area?
#spéirghorm #edchatie #edusky #literacy #adolescentliteracy @inotenews.bsky.social
#spéirghorm #edchatie #edusky #literacy #adolescentliteracy @inotenews.bsky.social
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Hello humans! I have updated the Dublin event listings spreadsheet. New gigs include Wire coverstar Claire Rousay, shoegaze sensation Maria Somerville, another night for the Big Star Quintet, The Nightingales (with Ted Chippington), and CABARET VOLTAIRE
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#speirgorm
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#speirgorm
The Crackdown
docs.google.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Hello humans! I have updated the Dublin event listings spreadsheet. New gigs include Wire coverstar Claire Rousay, shoegaze sensation Maria Somerville, another night for the Big Star Quintet, The Nightingales (with Ted Chippington), and CABARET VOLTAIRE
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#speirgorm
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#speirgorm
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A U.S. judge has found evidence of misconduct in how a federal prosecutor closely aligned with President Donald Trump secured criminal charges against former FBI chief James Comey, a prominent critic of the U.S. leader.
Judge finds ‘profound’ missteps in U.S. probe of FBI ex-chief James Comey
Comey is one of three prominent critics of U.S. President Donald Trump to have been hit with criminal charges by his Justice Department in recent months.
ebx.sh
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 AM
A U.S. judge has found evidence of misconduct in how a federal prosecutor closely aligned with President Donald Trump secured criminal charges against former FBI chief James Comey, a prominent critic of the U.S. leader.
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Facing more pressure from activist investors to increase returns, one Japanese company is turning to its art holdings, selling off paintings by the likes of Monet and Renoir.
Japanese ink maker sells off Monet and Renoir paintings as activists circle
Oasis Management, DIC’s second-largest shareholder, has called on the company to sell off its holdings, saying that paintings aren’t part of the firm’s core business.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 18, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Facing more pressure from activist investors to increase returns, one Japanese company is turning to its art holdings, selling off paintings by the likes of Monet and Renoir.
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Tearing defenceless animals limb from limb isn't "rural pursuits" as some failed politicians would have you believe. #speirghorm
Petition to Ban Fox Hunting in Ireland
Can you support this campaign to bring in legislation banning the hunting of foxes using packs of dogs and horses?
my.uplift.ie
November 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Tearing defenceless animals limb from limb isn't "rural pursuits" as some failed politicians would have you believe. #speirghorm
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No Other Troy.
November 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
No Other Troy.
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Temperatures are set to drop well below zero for Ireland too
Met Eireann confirm 'two days of snow' as worrying update forecast for Ireland
www.galwaybeo.ie
November 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Temperatures are set to drop well below zero for Ireland too
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Ivana Bacik: “There has been enough foot dragging, there’s been enough stalling.”
Leaders of Sinn Féin, Labour, Social Democrats, PBP and the Greens have joined with Senator Frances Black to call for the Occupied Territories Bill to be enacted before Christmas.
Leaders of Sinn Féin, Labour, Social Democrats, PBP and the Greens have joined with Senator Frances Black to call for the Occupied Territories Bill to be enacted before Christmas.
November 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Ivana Bacik: “There has been enough foot dragging, there’s been enough stalling.”
Leaders of Sinn Féin, Labour, Social Democrats, PBP and the Greens have joined with Senator Frances Black to call for the Occupied Territories Bill to be enacted before Christmas.
Leaders of Sinn Féin, Labour, Social Democrats, PBP and the Greens have joined with Senator Frances Black to call for the Occupied Territories Bill to be enacted before Christmas.
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'Shabana Mahmood is going to make life measurably harder for genuine refugees. Why?'
James O'Brien asks who the Home Secretary is appealing to with tougher, Danish-style immigration controls.
James O'Brien asks who the Home Secretary is appealing to with tougher, Danish-style immigration controls.
November 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
'Shabana Mahmood is going to make life measurably harder for genuine refugees. Why?'
James O'Brien asks who the Home Secretary is appealing to with tougher, Danish-style immigration controls.
James O'Brien asks who the Home Secretary is appealing to with tougher, Danish-style immigration controls.
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Dismantling the myth that we live in a meritocracy is one of the most urgent changes needed".
Poverty inflicted on the masses whilst wealth and power is concentrated in few hands.
50 families have more wealth than half of the UK population.
Political system bought by the rich.
Tax the rich.
Poverty inflicted on the masses whilst wealth and power is concentrated in few hands.
50 families have more wealth than half of the UK population.
Political system bought by the rich.
Tax the rich.
Do you feel lucky? Why acknowledging our own good fortune would make the world a better place | Julian Richer
I have been fortunate, and I know it. Now I’d like more successful people to admit that meritocracy is a myth, says Julian Richer, founder of Richer Sounds
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Dismantling the myth that we live in a meritocracy is one of the most urgent changes needed".
Poverty inflicted on the masses whilst wealth and power is concentrated in few hands.
50 families have more wealth than half of the UK population.
Political system bought by the rich.
Tax the rich.
Poverty inflicted on the masses whilst wealth and power is concentrated in few hands.
50 families have more wealth than half of the UK population.
Political system bought by the rich.
Tax the rich.
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Industrialized economies are increasingly turning their backs on aid and diplomacy to build up their armies.
But analysts fear that hostile and unreliable states like Russia, China and Turkey will step in to fill the gap.
🔗 politi.co/4i4fUWR
But analysts fear that hostile and unreliable states like Russia, China and Turkey will step in to fill the gap.
🔗 politi.co/4i4fUWR
November 17, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Industrialized economies are increasingly turning their backs on aid and diplomacy to build up their armies.
But analysts fear that hostile and unreliable states like Russia, China and Turkey will step in to fill the gap.
🔗 politi.co/4i4fUWR
But analysts fear that hostile and unreliable states like Russia, China and Turkey will step in to fill the gap.
🔗 politi.co/4i4fUWR