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Final result of #aras25:

Electorate: 3,614,450
Votes cast: 1,656,436 (45.8%)

Spoilt: 213,738 (12.9%)
Valid poll: 1,442,698

Connolly: 914,143 (63.3%)
Humphreys: 424,987 (29.5%)
Gavin: 103,568 (7.2%)

Catherine Connolly is elected the tenth President of Ireland.
October 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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A bumblebee can only fly for about 40 mins between feeding. These amazing pollinating insects are being hit hard by widespread habitat loss. So each nectar-rich flower you plant in a windowbox or in your garden or community green spaces could be the pit stop that saves a bee 🐝
#SaveTheBees #nature
January 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Rock Pipit - linocut by Cornwall artist and printmaker, Lou Tonkin

More of this artist's delightful artwork, here: loutonkin.com/collections/...

#art #birds #linocut #printmaking 🪶
January 16, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of two 14-year-old girls, Caoimhe Barry and Khloe Murphy, who are missing from their homes in Castleconnell and Annacotty, Limerick since yesterday
Concern for well-being of missing Limerick girls
Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of two 14-year-old girls, Caoimhe Barry and Khloe Murphy, who are missing from their homes in Castleconnell and Annacotty, ...
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January 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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My 6th wild whimsy ~ Wilds assorted fancies! Our wild-kin have their own particular take on what constitutes confectionery. What’s tasty to them, is often toxic to us. But there’s something delicious in providing them with a bountiful selection of fancies here in our #WildlifeGarden #AdventCalendar
December 7, 2024 at 4:58 PM
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Looks like we now have a trampoline....
#StormDarragh
December 7, 2024 at 9:49 AM
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CULCHIE CHILD! CULCHIE CHILD SEGMENT!

EVERYBODY SHUT UP

#LateLateToyShow
December 6, 2024 at 11:08 PM
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December 6, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Glad to see #thelatelatetoyshow chat is THRIVING here on bluesky. (formerly) #irishtwitter are a gas bunch. Glad to see ye here!
December 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM
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Stolen from reddit #latelatetoyshow
December 6, 2024 at 11:33 PM
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In the current game state, Andy was playing for fifth. Now Andy goes into final 6 with Genevieve, Rachel and Sam all supposedly “bigger threats” plus a huge resume point.

Maybe this backfires and he’s voted out but this gives him a shot to actually win. #survivor
Feels really early to say this when we have no idea how it will impact the game going forward?
Andy correctly identified his position in the final 7 (5th) as well as the jury's perception of him, took advantage of a rare opportunity to flip the game, came up with a plan and executed his lie subtly and perfectly. And gave it a fun name!

Probably the single best move of the new era. #survivor
December 5, 2024 at 3:20 AM
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Dark Peak - woodcut by British artist and printmaker, Anthony Ratcliffe

I am in awe of this artist's talent!

#hare #mountainhare #woodcut #printmaking #art
November 28, 2024 at 5:05 PM
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Finally got to watch the probabilities scene on #survivor.

Andy did a very simple and reasonable analysis to claim it’s “remote” Kyle would win the next four challenges (6.25%).

The assumptions can be argued, but why it got so much pushback is fascinating and a case study in math communication.
November 28, 2024 at 6:58 PM
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Labour policies on climate come out top in this review for Friends of the Earth, notable ahead of the Greens. FG and FF fail the review (mostly based on fossil fuels) www.friendsoftheearth.ie/news/labour-...
Labour tops manifesto assessment on climate, the three largest parties all fail | Friends of the Earth
Campaigners call for would-be Taoiseachs to be challenged on their party’s failure in Leaders’ Debate The Labour Party has come out on top in 
www.friendsoftheearth.ie
November 25, 2024 at 8:20 AM
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My #wildflowerhour week began splendidly on Monday with a little patch or two of my all-time favourite plant, Field Woundwort Stachys arvensis. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 24, 2024 at 8:10 PM
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After a freezing, snowy week I didn’t spot much in flower today for #wildflowerhour, just five but it was still fun looking for #thewinter10!Clockwise, from top left Gorse still looking glorious 😍, Common Daisy, Scentless Mayweed, Cow Parsley & Narrow-leaved Ragwort. 🌼🌿❄️
November 24, 2024 at 6:39 PM
A thousand mushrooms crowd to a keyhole,
This is the one star in their firmament...

Finding mushrooms is like discovering a mysterious treasure! No idea what any of them are though. Maybe I need to get an id book
November 24, 2024 at 8:46 PM
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A basket full of Ivy umbels and a tumble of fallen leaves, savings for a rainy day - moments enjoying their loveliness, well spent today. Hoping you’ve spent the weekend keeping out of Storm Bert’s way too! He really is feeling stroppy! #VitaminN #RainyDay #StormBert #NatureTreasure
November 24, 2024 at 5:47 PM
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Here are some nice mushrooms
November 23, 2024 at 2:42 PM
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Starlings (and a Woopigeon!) on my leaf covered lawn last weekend. 😍
Taken through my cat-flap... 😁
#birds 🪶🐦
November 22, 2024 at 2:24 PM
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Had a small walk in between rain and found an unexpected friend. ✨
November 22, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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The official cast photos of The Traitors US season 3, premiering Jan. 9 on Peacock. #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUS
November 22, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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These Melaleuca flowers smell like honey and attract a huge number of insects including native bees and honey bees 🐝 they are in full flowering glory right now, the Pup and I were enjoying them today on our walk. Added fluffy grass for fun.
November 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM
OK this place is definitely home, with Carlow weather guy and #sneachta chats! #blueskyireland
November 19, 2024 at 10:05 PM
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Some #Sneachta above Carlow
November 19, 2024 at 2:12 PM