Clare O'Grady Walshe
@clareogw.bsky.social
PhD Politics and International Relations: Seed Sovereignty and Globalisation
Book: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-12870-8
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-ogrady-walshe/
Book: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-12870-8
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-ogrady-walshe/
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Today 15 brave smallholder Kenyan farmers who appealed a Seed Act which criminalised them for saving,sharing&selling their own seeds won their case in the High Court.
Glad that my PhD findings were submitted in this case and assisted in the win.Here's a video of it!
drive.google.com/file/d/1amIf...
Glad that my PhD findings were submitted in this case and assisted in the win.Here's a video of it!
drive.google.com/file/d/1amIf...
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
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Spain’s PM: “The time of hiding behind servers is at an end.”
February 5, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Spain’s PM: “The time of hiding behind servers is at an end.”
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A periodic reminder that very little has been done to address the biodiversity crisis
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Third of Ireland’s wintering waterbirds vanish in just 30 years
Some species increased numbers but others have declined by more than 50%
www.irishtimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:18 AM
A periodic reminder that very little has been done to address the biodiversity crisis
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Bridget's Day, Imbolc, first day of spring! 🌱 Am I going to share my crósog bhríde, no.
Am I going to share this petition yet again, because only 8,665 Irish citizens have signed it.
Why haven't you signed it yet? 🇵🇸
eci.ec.europa.eu/055/public/#...
#LaLeBride #BridgetsDay #Speirgorm
Am I going to share this petition yet again, because only 8,665 Irish citizens have signed it.
Why haven't you signed it yet? 🇵🇸
eci.ec.europa.eu/055/public/#...
#LaLeBride #BridgetsDay #Speirgorm
European Citizens' Initiative
Give your support !
eci.ec.europa.eu
February 1, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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Pod of this week’s Last Word on the Environment on Today FM now available. We discussed ongoing flooding and I stressed need to look to nature-based solutions, such as Room for the River, that are cost effective and WORK.
Dredging, on the other hand, doesn’t.
www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...
Dredging, on the other hand, doesn’t.
www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...
The Last Word On The Environment: Why Dredging Won’t Solve Ireland’s Flooding Problems
As many parts of Ireland continue to experience severe flooding, there have been calls for dredging to be done to some rivers and streams to clear debris and...
www.todayfm.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Pod of this week’s Last Word on the Environment on Today FM now available. We discussed ongoing flooding and I stressed need to look to nature-based solutions, such as Room for the River, that are cost effective and WORK.
Dredging, on the other hand, doesn’t.
www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...
Dredging, on the other hand, doesn’t.
www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...
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Essential reading on Irish media.
'The media perennially demands open and honest conversations about issues of importance like immigration, housing or defence. But for such conversations to take place we need to know who is participating in them.'
www.ontheditch.com/comment-the-...
'The media perennially demands open and honest conversations about issues of importance like immigration, housing or defence. But for such conversations to take place we need to know who is participating in them.'
www.ontheditch.com/comment-the-...
Comment: The trouble with Experts
Whatever the topic, however serious or frivolous, an Expert is available.
www.ontheditch.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Essential reading on Irish media.
'The media perennially demands open and honest conversations about issues of importance like immigration, housing or defence. But for such conversations to take place we need to know who is participating in them.'
www.ontheditch.com/comment-the-...
'The media perennially demands open and honest conversations about issues of importance like immigration, housing or defence. But for such conversations to take place we need to know who is participating in them.'
www.ontheditch.com/comment-the-...
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The arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lundy are unacceptable and a clear violation of the Constitution.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
January 30, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lundy are unacceptable and a clear violation of the Constitution.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
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It simply doesn't work.
But the more effective solution, working with nature, landowners, and ecologists, creating watermeadows, rehabilitation of bogs, etc, is 'quiet' work.
It's harder to give them the opportunity to show how decisive they are.
But the more effective solution, working with nature, landowners, and ecologists, creating watermeadows, rehabilitation of bogs, etc, is 'quiet' work.
It's harder to give them the opportunity to show how decisive they are.
January 31, 2026 at 9:30 AM
It simply doesn't work.
But the more effective solution, working with nature, landowners, and ecologists, creating watermeadows, rehabilitation of bogs, etc, is 'quiet' work.
It's harder to give them the opportunity to show how decisive they are.
But the more effective solution, working with nature, landowners, and ecologists, creating watermeadows, rehabilitation of bogs, etc, is 'quiet' work.
It's harder to give them the opportunity to show how decisive they are.
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The Irish political response to flooding is a big part of the problem.
The short electoral cycle means ministers want to be seen to 'act' and be decisive.
That's why they love diggers and concrete. Transforming our rivers into drains. Lots of opportunities for photoshoots - 'getting things done'
The short electoral cycle means ministers want to be seen to 'act' and be decisive.
That's why they love diggers and concrete. Transforming our rivers into drains. Lots of opportunities for photoshoots - 'getting things done'
January 31, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The Irish political response to flooding is a big part of the problem.
The short electoral cycle means ministers want to be seen to 'act' and be decisive.
That's why they love diggers and concrete. Transforming our rivers into drains. Lots of opportunities for photoshoots - 'getting things done'
The short electoral cycle means ministers want to be seen to 'act' and be decisive.
That's why they love diggers and concrete. Transforming our rivers into drains. Lots of opportunities for photoshoots - 'getting things done'
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Leading American companies — including Palantir, Deloitte, and private prison giant GEO Group — raked in over $22B from ICE and CBP contracts last year.
Do not forget who is profiting from cruelty and human suffering.
Do not forget who is profiting from cruelty and human suffering.
January 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Leading American companies — including Palantir, Deloitte, and private prison giant GEO Group — raked in over $22B from ICE and CBP contracts last year.
Do not forget who is profiting from cruelty and human suffering.
Do not forget who is profiting from cruelty and human suffering.
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Like they asked us to trust them when they electioneered in 2024 on a promise to enact the Occupied Territories Bill.
Hard earned, easily lost.
Hard earned, easily lost.
January 30, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Like they asked us to trust them when they electioneered in 2024 on a promise to enact the Occupied Territories Bill.
Hard earned, easily lost.
Hard earned, easily lost.
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When people voted No to the EU Nice treaty changes 25 years ago the Govt. said it thought we were worried about EU military entanglements.
So to reassure us, they pledged to keep that law in place.
A pledge they repeated after the next EU treaty No in 2008.
They've decided to break their word.
So to reassure us, they pledged to keep that law in place.
A pledge they repeated after the next EU treaty No in 2008.
They've decided to break their word.
January 30, 2026 at 11:41 AM
When people voted No to the EU Nice treaty changes 25 years ago the Govt. said it thought we were worried about EU military entanglements.
So to reassure us, they pledged to keep that law in place.
A pledge they repeated after the next EU treaty No in 2008.
They've decided to break their word.
So to reassure us, they pledged to keep that law in place.
A pledge they repeated after the next EU treaty No in 2008.
They've decided to break their word.
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The UN Charter outlaws armed aggression against another country. The Constitution of Ireland commits our country to abide by this rule.
That's why we have a law saying members of our DF can only be ordered into a foreign battlefield if the UN okays it.
Govt wants to change that to please .. someone.
That's why we have a law saying members of our DF can only be ordered into a foreign battlefield if the UN okays it.
Govt wants to change that to please .. someone.
January 30, 2026 at 10:53 AM
The UN Charter outlaws armed aggression against another country. The Constitution of Ireland commits our country to abide by this rule.
That's why we have a law saying members of our DF can only be ordered into a foreign battlefield if the UN okays it.
Govt wants to change that to please .. someone.
That's why we have a law saying members of our DF can only be ordered into a foreign battlefield if the UN okays it.
Govt wants to change that to please .. someone.
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🍎🍏A deeply unenticing sounding 'cocktail of pesticides' is polluting our apples all across Europe, a new study from @paneurope.bsky.social has found.
Eighty-five percent of the samples contained several pesticide residues, with some showing traces of up to seven different chemicals.
Eighty-five percent of the samples contained several pesticide residues, with some showing traces of up to seven different chemicals.
‘Pesticide cocktails’ polluting apples across Europe, study finds
Pan Europe found several pesticide residues in 85% of apples, with some showing traces of up to seven chemicals
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:46 AM
🍎🍏A deeply unenticing sounding 'cocktail of pesticides' is polluting our apples all across Europe, a new study from @paneurope.bsky.social has found.
Eighty-five percent of the samples contained several pesticide residues, with some showing traces of up to seven different chemicals.
Eighty-five percent of the samples contained several pesticide residues, with some showing traces of up to seven different chemicals.
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Meanwhile 4 firms control 80% of US beef sales (similar for chicken) and DoJ is busy looking for 11000 votes in Fulton county GA
DOJ blames rules against horrible conditions for chickens for higher egg prices and is suing Michigan over it. Crazy. I should think the DOJ has better things to do, including going after corporate collusion on higher prices and lower wages in the food sector.
www.feedstuffs.com/policy/doj-f...
www.feedstuffs.com/policy/doj-f...
DOJ files suit against Michigan cage-free egg law
Administration claims the state’s ban on the sale of eggs from hens raised in cage systems has contributed to a “historic rise in egg prices.”
www.feedstuffs.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Meanwhile 4 firms control 80% of US beef sales (similar for chicken) and DoJ is busy looking for 11000 votes in Fulton county GA
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Fat check: true
January 29, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Fat check: true
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As the Government pushes through legislation to abolish the Triple Lock, widely supported by legacy media, sharing this article written with Rory Rowan back in September.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
One-sided discussion on Irish neutrality does not serve democracy
The political and media focus on mainstream voices around the triple lock and militarism do not represent the views of an overwhelmingly pro-neutrality public
www.irishexaminer.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:45 PM
As the Government pushes through legislation to abolish the Triple Lock, widely supported by legacy media, sharing this article written with Rory Rowan back in September.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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“After being hit by US sanctions, the International Criminal Court is moving away from Microsoft Office to an open source office suite and a Swiss-based email platform to reduce its exposure to foreign political decisions.”
- Brian Honan
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
- Brian Honan
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Why a gradual move away from US tech is a good idea
For a small business in Cork or a family in Galway, digital sovereignty means not waking up one day to find that your email, documents, or photos are suddenly inaccessible because a foreign leader thr...
www.irishexaminer.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:34 AM
“After being hit by US sanctions, the International Criminal Court is moving away from Microsoft Office to an open source office suite and a Swiss-based email platform to reduce its exposure to foreign political decisions.”
- Brian Honan
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
- Brian Honan
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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Small-scale farmers produce more of the rich world’s food than previously thought – new study
theconversation.com/small-scale-...
theconversation.com/small-scale-...
Small-scale farmers produce more of the rich world’s food than previously thought – new study
The prevailing narrative that feeding the world is the preserve of industrial agriculture is based on flawed logic.
theconversation.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Small-scale farmers produce more of the rich world’s food than previously thought – new study
theconversation.com/small-scale-...
theconversation.com/small-scale-...
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Whenever flooding hits, we hear in detail all about the wrecked homes, livelihoods, property, and related misery.
But NEVER the major cause: that Ireland has been totally stripped of the native ecosystems like forest & bogs that would naturally have absorbed the water.
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But NEVER the major cause: that Ireland has been totally stripped of the native ecosystems like forest & bogs that would naturally have absorbed the water.
share.google/aNF6Fg26wdmB...
As it happened: Storm Chandra wreaks havoc on Ireland
Follow live updates as Storm Chandra brings strong winds and heavy rain across the country.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Whenever flooding hits, we hear in detail all about the wrecked homes, livelihoods, property, and related misery.
But NEVER the major cause: that Ireland has been totally stripped of the native ecosystems like forest & bogs that would naturally have absorbed the water.
share.google/aNF6Fg26wdmB...
But NEVER the major cause: that Ireland has been totally stripped of the native ecosystems like forest & bogs that would naturally have absorbed the water.
share.google/aNF6Fg26wdmB...
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Dredging is a pet peeve of mine. I did a small research project in 2012 on invasive clams in the River Barrow. Our review of the literature was largely inconclusive on what to do, but the only thing we could recommend with certainty was "don't dredge". Of course this recommendation was ignored.
Flooding is only going to get more extreme as climate breakdown worsens.
It's so important that we don't let the most clueless people try to fix this by dredging and channelling...it only makes flooding worse but does make it look like there's lots of work being done.
It's so important that we don't let the most clueless people try to fix this by dredging and channelling...it only makes flooding worse but does make it look like there's lots of work being done.
January 28, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Dredging is a pet peeve of mine. I did a small research project in 2012 on invasive clams in the River Barrow. Our review of the literature was largely inconclusive on what to do, but the only thing we could recommend with certainty was "don't dredge". Of course this recommendation was ignored.
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"At Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Montana, exhibit text that described the United States being “hungry for gold and land” and breaking promises to Native Americans was ordered changed or removed." #NationalParks 🗃️ www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Trump’s censors hit Grand Canyon and 16 other national parks
A new wave of takedown orders from Trump officials targets signs about climate and Native Americans at several national parks, including Grand Canyon, Big Bend and Glacier.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:47 AM
"At Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Montana, exhibit text that described the United States being “hungry for gold and land” and breaking promises to Native Americans was ordered changed or removed." #NationalParks 🗃️ www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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Flooding is only going to get more extreme as climate breakdown worsens.
It's so important that we don't let the most clueless people try to fix this by dredging and channelling...it only makes flooding worse but does make it look like there's lots of work being done.
It's so important that we don't let the most clueless people try to fix this by dredging and channelling...it only makes flooding worse but does make it look like there's lots of work being done.
January 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Flooding is only going to get more extreme as climate breakdown worsens.
It's so important that we don't let the most clueless people try to fix this by dredging and channelling...it only makes flooding worse but does make it look like there's lots of work being done.
It's so important that we don't let the most clueless people try to fix this by dredging and channelling...it only makes flooding worse but does make it look like there's lots of work being done.
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We need landscape scale rewetting, we need swamps, bogs, and marshes, and we need to reconnect rivers with their floodplains in areas where it'll do less damage. Unfortunately we have had terrible politicians who use their role in the OPW as a way to look busy and serious, not actually fix anything
January 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM
We need landscape scale rewetting, we need swamps, bogs, and marshes, and we need to reconnect rivers with their floodplains in areas where it'll do less damage. Unfortunately we have had terrible politicians who use their role in the OPW as a way to look busy and serious, not actually fix anything