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Cathal Mac Coille
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I write for Tuairisc.ie and post in English and Irish. Cyclist. 🎶Ceol. Hurling. Deep down quite shallow. Abuse and disinformation blocked.
Iománaí ar an gclaí. 🟩⬜️🟪
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cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
Léas roimh luí na gréine.
December 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
Request to broadcasters saying the word ‘Lough’ when referring to a place, as in
Lough Foyle, Carlingford Lough, Belfast Lough, Lough Corrib, Lough Neagh, Lough Ree, Lough Derg, Lough Allen, Lough Erne, Lough Conn etc
Don’t pronounce it as ‘lock’.
Because it hurts my ear
Please always say
LOUGH.
December 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Reposted by Cathal Mac Coille
hannahdaly.ie
Great article on Ireland's experience with data centres, which are driving greater fossil fuel consumption.

"The Irish case shows what happens when digital expansion outruns energy planning, and when political dependency on a small group of firms overrides climate commitments."
joenoonan.bsky.social Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 1d
"Professor Daly shows that if existing, pending, and proposed gas-connected data center sites all operate at full capacity, they would emit up to 16.6 MtCO₂ per year — equivalent to 68% of Ireland’s total national emissions in 2023."

@hannahdaly.ie

www.techpolicy.press/what-ireland...
What Ireland’s Data Center Crisis Means for the EU’s AI Sovereignty Plans | TechPolicy.Press
Louis Boyd-Madsen traces how a model of unregulated digital growth has outpaced energy planning in Ireland, and why it matters for the EU’s AI ambitions.
www.techpolicy.press
December 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
🇺🇸 🇮🇪 Reality check.
tonightvmtv.bsky.social The Tonight Show @tonightvmtv.bsky.social · 1d
🗣️ "Are we still more Boston than Berlin here in Ireland?" guest presenter Fionnán Sheahan
🗣️ "We just can't afford to offend them," says Shane Coleman, Newstalk Breakfast Presenter.

#TonightVMTV
December 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
‘Intolerance’. Seriously?
No.
jokay00.bsky.social Jo Kay @jokay00.bsky.social · 4d
“… judgment said that, while Peggie had been “harassed” by the health board, she had not been “victimised or discriminated” against by having to undress before a male-bodied trans doctor,”

So Kemp seriously thinks it’s OK to force women to undress in front of men.
www.thetimes.com/article/a4c9...
After the Sandie Peggie debacle, the SNP must get off the fence
Alexander Kemp’s tribunal judgment in the NHS trans case is full of errors. The Scottish government must decide if it agrees with him on the Supreme Court
www.thetimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Reposted by Cathal Mac Coille
250yearsagonews.bsky.social
Dec. 16, 1775: Jane Austen is born, the seventh of eight children of a church rector in the village of Steventon, Hampshire. The newborn infant is "a present plaything for Cassy and a future companion,” writes father George, in reference to Jane’s older sister Cassandra. 1/3
George Austen’s church
December 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
Lovely, fascinating, revealing writing by @clodaghfinn.bsky.social about painter Estella Solomons and the many reasons for valuing her contribution to Irish and Jewish life.
Clodagh Finn: Remembering the artist who illustrated Joyce’s Finnegans Wake
The Herzog Park debacle has brought the names of Irish female artists back into the spotlight
www.irishexaminer.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
More please, at sports stadiums everywhere. 🚲
corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social Cork Cycling Campaign @corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social · 6d
Fantastic addition to Páirc Uí Chaoimh with 32 new bike stands now in place!
This will make a huge difference for families and fans cycling to games and blitzes. Great to see Cork GAA leading the way with practical steps for sustainability! #RebelsGoGreen #CorkGAA #ActiveTravel
December 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
Físeán, fírinne agus fearg thar fóir. Mo cholún.

tuairisc.ie/spreag-sceal...
December 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
A joy to chat with Oliver Callan along with the Museum of Childhood’s Majella McAllister and Angeline Ball (not in studio) fellow contributor to the Museum’s new book about children’s journeys to school.
Le sliocht breá i nGaeilge a chum Máire Úna Ní Bheaglaoich. 1/2
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Reposted by Cathal Mac Coille
eeb.org
Ireland’s water is going green, yet the EU just approved YET another nitrates derogation...

Rural communities have spoken: they want clean rivers, not more pollution.

Science and public health are clear. It’s time to enforce the rules and safeguard Ireland’s waters.

Press release & letter below👇
December 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Reposted by Cathal Mac Coille
pbump.com
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me! My hours are the longest, and my results are among the best. I’ve stopped Eight Wars, saving many millions of lives in the process, created the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country, brought Business back into the United States at levels never seen before, rebuilt our Military, created the Largest Tax Cuts and Regulation Cuts, EVER, closed our open and very dangerous Southern Border, when previous Administrations were unable to do so, and created an “aura” around the United States of America that has led every Country in the World to respect us more than ever before. In addition to all of that, I go out of my way to do long, thorough, and very boring Medical Examinations at the Great Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, seen and supervised by top doctors, all of whom have given me PERFECT Marks — Some have even said they have never seen such Strong Results. I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country. In addition to the Medical, I have done something that no other President has done, on three separate occasions, the last one being recently, by taking what is known as a Cognitive Examination, something which few people would be able to do very well, including those working at The New York Times, and I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know. I have been told that few people have been able to “ace” this Examination and, in fact, most do very poorly, which is why many other Presidents have decided not to take it at all. Despite all of this, the time and work involved, The New York Times, and some others, like to pretend that I am “slowing up,” am maybe not as sharp as I once was, or am in poor physical health, knowing that it is not true, and knowing that I work very hard, probably harder than I have ever worked before. I will know when I am “slowing up,” but it’s not now! After all of the work I have done with Medical Exams, Cognitive Exams, and everything else, I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for The New York Times, and others, to consistently do FAKE reports in order to libel and demean “THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” They are true Enemies of the People, and we should do something about it. They have inaccurately reported on all of my Election Results and, in fact, were forced to apologize on much of what they wrote. The best thing that could happen to this Country would be if The New York Times would cease publication because they are a horrible, biased, and untruthful “source” of information. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
‘The real solution is more public transport.’
December 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Reposted by Cathal Mac Coille
judesherry.bsky.social
The new Derelict Property Tax could have been introduced in January 2026 and include all unpaid bills
But that might be too mean to the poor owners who pay no taxes on their hoarded wealth assests
#DerelictIreland #HowIrelandWorks #spéirgorm
frankoconnor.bsky.social Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 11d
This is f*cking disgusting
Rewarding property owners for letting their assets rot destroying our beautiful city

"it has been confirmed that this money (the €5m outstanding) will not be chased after the Revenue Commissioners take over its collection in 2027"

#DerelictIreland #speirgorm #corkcity
This is f*cking disgusting Rewarding property owners for letting their assets rot destroying our beautiful city "it has been confirmed that this money (the €5m outstanding) will not be chased after the Revenue Commissioners take over its collection in 2027" #DerelictIreland
December 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
Cogar, cad a chiallaíonn an focal ‘plámás’?
Caint bhog, bladar, moladh gan bhrí, nó duais gan meas a bhronntar ar dhroch-chúis. Mar shampla:
(Grianghraf gan chead FIFA, Foireann Íontach Falsa Aontaithe)
December 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
Tugann tuairisc CLG ar athrú daonra tuiscint níos doimhne ar phlean nua infreastruchtúir an rialtais.
Mo cholún ar Tuairisc.ie

tuairisc.ie/leargas-ar-d...
December 6, 2025 at 8:09 AM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
“Retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and airport security and safety auditor Kevin Byrne said there is ‘no point’ in having a drone-free zone if it cannot be enforced.”
RTE News report.
Investigation into drone activity during Zelensky arrival
Gardaí have launched an investigation after several drones were spotted operating off Howth as the Ukrainian president arrived in Dublin earlier this week.
www.rte.ie
December 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
Dublin blues.
(with added cyclist)
December 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
Eye-opener. Marty Morrisey reports on the declining and ageing population of South Kerry as it’s affecting the GAA.
Depopulation reaching crisis level for GAA in south Kerry
Rural depopulation, migration and emigration is impacting the GAA in South Kerry and is now reaching crisis level, writes Marty Morrissey.
www.rte.ie
December 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
Tá an conradh sóisialta á scrios - an mian linn dáiríre an díobháil a leigheas? Mo cholún.
Déanfaidh an ghéarchéim thithíochta díobháil fhada éagórach do dhaoine óga
Tá bunchuid den chonradh sóisialta á scrios ach an bhfuil polaiteoirí a thoghann an móramh toilteanach an dochar a leigheas?
tuairisc.ie
November 29, 2025 at 7:11 AM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
That transport plan in brief:
If we build enough roads, instead of wasting it on active travel and public transport, that will solve all our transport problems.
Key principle: there is no such thing as induced demand.
assets.gov.ie/static/docum...
assets.gov.ie
November 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Reposted by Cathal Mac Coille
briancaulfield.bsky.social
The transport investment plan is out, it looks to fund all the projects we have come to know over the years.. No new investment in Luas, bar the 4km Luas Finglas line.

If you include the €2bn for Metrolink the PT & Active travel vs Roads ratio is 1.4:1

assets.gov.ie/static/docum...
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
Happy Springbok face as South Africa show us their class in Dublin.
Ireland 13 South Africa 24
November 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Reposted by Cathal Mac Coille
anneapplebaum.bsky.social
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
cathalmaccoille.bsky.social
‘We need to get back to the science.’
Must-listen to learn about the complexities of Ireland’s nitrates derogation (up for review on 9 December) with scientific and farmers’ input.
philipb-h.bsky.social Philip Boucher-Hayes @philipb-h.bsky.social · 27d
Over the 19 years Ireland has had a derogation from the nitrates directive we have backed ourselves in to a corner. Which now leaves us having productive and economically viable farms or cleaner rivers and lakes, but not both.

Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Nitrates derogation
Back in the early nineties all across the EU a rule was introduced to protect rivers and streams from agricultural run off. At the last count 7,000 out of 137,000 farms in Ireland had received a derog...
www.rte.ie
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM