Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him)
@criodanomurchu.bsky.social
Science Outreach and Communication
Living in Rural South Galway
Socialist, Environmentalist, Dog Lover
"Woke, lefty, beard bro" - My haters/fans
Living in Rural South Galway
Socialist, Environmentalist, Dog Lover
"Woke, lefty, beard bro" - My haters/fans
Reposted by Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him)
irish government to require all pedestrians and cyclists to dress like this so that drivers will maybe look at them
February 5, 2026 at 9:25 AM
irish government to require all pedestrians and cyclists to dress like this so that drivers will maybe look at them
No plans to slow down drivers.
No plans to prevent red-light runners.
Few plans to segregate people driving from people cycling or scooting.
No plans to enforce existing legislation for drivers.
No plans to limit driver's speed in areas using geofenced regions.
Too much focus on the wrong issues.
No plans to prevent red-light runners.
Few plans to segregate people driving from people cycling or scooting.
No plans to enforce existing legislation for drivers.
No plans to limit driver's speed in areas using geofenced regions.
Too much focus on the wrong issues.
The Government plans to introduce regulations making it mandatory for users of e-bikes and e-scooters to wear helmets and high-visibility clothing.
jrnl.ie/6945841t
jrnl.ie/6945841t
Helmets and hi-vises to be made mandatory for e-bikes and e-scooter users
Cabinet will sign off on plans to explicitly ban the use of scramblers on roads this morning.
jrnl.ie
February 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
No plans to slow down drivers.
No plans to prevent red-light runners.
Few plans to segregate people driving from people cycling or scooting.
No plans to enforce existing legislation for drivers.
No plans to limit driver's speed in areas using geofenced regions.
Too much focus on the wrong issues.
No plans to prevent red-light runners.
Few plans to segregate people driving from people cycling or scooting.
No plans to enforce existing legislation for drivers.
No plans to limit driver's speed in areas using geofenced regions.
Too much focus on the wrong issues.
The ring road cannot address the gridlock and traffic faced in Galway City.
There will still be thousands of cars entering and exciting Galway each day.
There will still be bottlenecks and too many cars.
The concept of induced demand seems to be completely missing from this development.
There will still be thousands of cars entering and exciting Galway each day.
There will still be bottlenecks and too many cars.
The concept of induced demand seems to be completely missing from this development.
Business leaders in Galway have called for urgent clarity on whether a proposed ring road for the city will be approved
Call for clarity on approval for new Galway ring road
Business leaders in Galway have called for urgent clarity on whether a proposed ring road for the city will be approved.
www.rte.ie
February 3, 2026 at 10:27 AM
The ring road cannot address the gridlock and traffic faced in Galway City.
There will still be thousands of cars entering and exciting Galway each day.
There will still be bottlenecks and too many cars.
The concept of induced demand seems to be completely missing from this development.
There will still be thousands of cars entering and exciting Galway each day.
There will still be bottlenecks and too many cars.
The concept of induced demand seems to be completely missing from this development.
Celebrated my birthday early with a weekend away in Schull, Co. Cork. Got lucky with the weather! Laura knows how to pick presents, that's for sure.
February 2, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Celebrated my birthday early with a weekend away in Schull, Co. Cork. Got lucky with the weather! Laura knows how to pick presents, that's for sure.
If you're ever struggling with imposter syndrome, read a few IT opinion pieces. You'll bounce right back.
This entire piece boils down to
"School's are busy and stressful places for everyone, but I don't know if we should just be decent to all students and call them what they wish to be called."
This entire piece boils down to
"School's are busy and stressful places for everyone, but I don't know if we should just be decent to all students and call them what they wish to be called."
Breda O'Brien: Transgender rights misinformation is the last thing schools need
Breda O'Brien: Transgender rights misinformation is the last thing schools need
It was irresponsible of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties to publish the Know Your Rights guide
www.irishtimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 8:33 PM
If you're ever struggling with imposter syndrome, read a few IT opinion pieces. You'll bounce right back.
This entire piece boils down to
"School's are busy and stressful places for everyone, but I don't know if we should just be decent to all students and call them what they wish to be called."
This entire piece boils down to
"School's are busy and stressful places for everyone, but I don't know if we should just be decent to all students and call them what they wish to be called."
Dozens of people I know, as well as those engaging with CATU, have already received notices for March/April time, coinciding with the changes in regulation.
This change will only benefit landlords, especially in the long run.
We need a sincere housing plan delivered now.
This change will only benefit landlords, especially in the long run.
We need a sincere housing plan delivered now.
The Government has defended the new rent rules due to come into force on 1 March, saying that a balance must be struck between strengthening tenants' rights while also increasing investment.
Govt defends rent rules due to come into force in March
The Government has defended the new rent rules due to come into force on 1 March, saying that a balance must be struck between strengthening tenants' rights while also increasing investment.
www.rte.ie
January 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Dozens of people I know, as well as those engaging with CATU, have already received notices for March/April time, coinciding with the changes in regulation.
This change will only benefit landlords, especially in the long run.
We need a sincere housing plan delivered now.
This change will only benefit landlords, especially in the long run.
We need a sincere housing plan delivered now.
This is the kind of thing our political leaders continue to endorse by way of their lack of action.
#Grok #spéirgorm
#Grok #spéirgorm
In our conservative estimate, 41 percent of Grok’s images — or 1.8 million — were sexualized depictions of women. Separately, CCDH analyzed how many were sexualized images across genders and ages. Their findings: an estimated 3 million images, including more than 23,000 of children.
January 22, 2026 at 9:18 PM
This is the kind of thing our political leaders continue to endorse by way of their lack of action.
#Grok #spéirgorm
#Grok #spéirgorm
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is it a good sign that 2 people you've invited to be on your "Board of Peace" can't join you in Switzerland because they would be arrested for war crimes?
January 22, 2026 at 2:32 PM
is it a good sign that 2 people you've invited to be on your "Board of Peace" can't join you in Switzerland because they would be arrested for war crimes?
Without adequate affordable housing available, I expect we'll see a lot more of these homes and subsequent planning issues over the next few years
People are desperate for permanent homes to live their lives, to have their families, and plan for the future.
m.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
People are desperate for permanent homes to live their lives, to have their families, and plan for the future.
m.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
Couple who built cabin home without permission sought ‘stable, permanent residence’
A couple who built a timber-clad home without planning permission said they did not think it was required.
m.independent.ie
January 22, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Without adequate affordable housing available, I expect we'll see a lot more of these homes and subsequent planning issues over the next few years
People are desperate for permanent homes to live their lives, to have their families, and plan for the future.
m.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
People are desperate for permanent homes to live their lives, to have their families, and plan for the future.
m.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
The social hysteria and moral panic over trans people is completely overblown but it is alarming to see it influencing our judges and courts.
Using someone's preferred name and/or pronouns, is such a basic, easy thing to do that costs nothing. Anyone unwilling to do so should be embarrassed
Using someone's preferred name and/or pronouns, is such a basic, easy thing to do that costs nothing. Anyone unwilling to do so should be embarrassed
January 21, 2026 at 1:53 PM
The social hysteria and moral panic over trans people is completely overblown but it is alarming to see it influencing our judges and courts.
Using someone's preferred name and/or pronouns, is such a basic, easy thing to do that costs nothing. Anyone unwilling to do so should be embarrassed
Using someone's preferred name and/or pronouns, is such a basic, easy thing to do that costs nothing. Anyone unwilling to do so should be embarrassed
AI erodes one's ability to critically think for themselves.
Even using it for basic tasks is counterproductive.
We should think creatively by ourselves and teach children to do the same.
Generative AI is not needed in schools.
Even using it for basic tasks is counterproductive.
We should think creatively by ourselves and teach children to do the same.
Generative AI is not needed in schools.
The OECD has warned that the uncritical adoption of generative AI as a tool in education could inadvertently undermine the development of key human skills such as critical thinking and evaluative judgment in students
Warning over uncritical AI use in education
The OECD has warned that the uncritical adoption of generative AI as a tool in education could inadvertently undermine the development of key human skills such as critical thinking and evaluative judg...
www.rte.ie
January 19, 2026 at 8:16 PM
AI erodes one's ability to critically think for themselves.
Even using it for basic tasks is counterproductive.
We should think creatively by ourselves and teach children to do the same.
Generative AI is not needed in schools.
Even using it for basic tasks is counterproductive.
We should think creatively by ourselves and teach children to do the same.
Generative AI is not needed in schools.
The shame the government should feel about this versus what they will actually experience are worlds apart.
There is no reason anyone should die on the streets, unhoused, in this country.
All our measures of progress and growth are meaningless to me when not everyone has a roof over their heads.
There is no reason anyone should die on the streets, unhoused, in this country.
All our measures of progress and growth are meaningless to me when not everyone has a roof over their heads.
The Dublin coroner has been informed after a woman in her 40s who had been sleeping rough in Dublin's city centre died on Friday
Tributes after death of woman sleeping rough in Dublin
The Dublin coroner has been informed after a woman in her 40s who had been sleeping rough in Dublin's city centre died on Friday.
www.rte.ie
January 19, 2026 at 3:35 PM
The shame the government should feel about this versus what they will actually experience are worlds apart.
There is no reason anyone should die on the streets, unhoused, in this country.
All our measures of progress and growth are meaningless to me when not everyone has a roof over their heads.
There is no reason anyone should die on the streets, unhoused, in this country.
All our measures of progress and growth are meaningless to me when not everyone has a roof over their heads.
Is it any wonder road deaths continue to plague Ireland when this is the attitude TDs take to road safety?
A Fianna Fáil TD has been convicted of dangerous driving after a court heard he was driving at over 190km/h on a motorway last March
FF TD detected at 190km/h convicted of dangerous driving
A Fianna Fáil TD was convicted of dangerous driving after a court heard he was driving at over 190km/h on a motorway last March.
www.rte.ie
January 16, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Is it any wonder road deaths continue to plague Ireland when this is the attitude TDs take to road safety?
January 16, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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Nobody is “grooming” your kids to be gay or trans but people are grooming them to be Nazis.
January 15, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Nobody is “grooming” your kids to be gay or trans but people are grooming them to be Nazis.
A good news story for a change!
Seán Binder, who grew up in Castlegregory, was standing trial at the Court of Appeal in Lesvos, along with 23 other migrant rescue volunteers.
www.radiokerry.ie/news/greek-c...
www.radiokerry.ie/news/greek-c...
Greek court acquits Seán Binder of all charges | RadioKerry.ie
A Greek court has acquitted Seán Binder of charges against him including money laundering and smuggling.
www.radiokerry.ie
January 15, 2026 at 11:30 PM
A good news story for a change!
Irish media reporting on this as if they haven't spent the past 18+ months encouraging rabid suspicion and hatred of immigrants coming to Ireland
January 15, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Irish media reporting on this as if they haven't spent the past 18+ months encouraging rabid suspicion and hatred of immigrants coming to Ireland
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How many women have died with “fucking bitch” ringing in their ears? Don’t let the misogyny get erased here
January 10, 2026 at 5:21 AM
How many women have died with “fucking bitch” ringing in their ears? Don’t let the misogyny get erased here
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Simon Harris to continue posting on the child sexual abuse image generating site but shaking his head so people know he disagrees
January 6, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Simon Harris to continue posting on the child sexual abuse image generating site but shaking his head so people know he disagrees
Minister Canney is asleep at the wheel (pardon the pun).
Minister of State with Responsibility for Road Safety Seán Canney has said "no stone will be left unturned" in terms of legislation in a bid to tackle road deaths.
'No stone will be left unturned' over road safety laws
Minister of State with Responsibility for Road Safety Seán Canney has said "no stone will be left unturned" in terms of legislation in a bid to tackle road deaths.
www.rte.ie
January 5, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Minister Canney is asleep at the wheel (pardon the pun).
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Met Éireann says Ireland’s average temperature in December was 7.2C, which was a degree warmer than the long-term average #ClimateEmergency
January 5, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Met Éireann says Ireland’s average temperature in December was 7.2C, which was a degree warmer than the long-term average #ClimateEmergency
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My whole life, advocating war has been fed to me as “the adult position,” akin to drinking your coffee black or reading the business section of the newspaper. Let’s be very clear — war is the childish nonsense of impulsive destructive idiots playing baby-brained video games with real human lives.
January 4, 2026 at 2:02 AM
My whole life, advocating war has been fed to me as “the adult position,” akin to drinking your coffee black or reading the business section of the newspaper. Let’s be very clear — war is the childish nonsense of impulsive destructive idiots playing baby-brained video games with real human lives.
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Sorry but we literally debunked this like last month when he did this dog whistle. Fintan O'Toole literally did the maths, in the Times no less, that showed that this isn't true.
Why are we bothering to publish such an obvious lie when we know it's a lie?
Why are we bothering to publish such an obvious lie when we know it's a lie?
Simon Harris claims ‘significant number’ in emergency accommodation ‘don’t have housing right’
Simon Harris claims ‘significant number’ in emergency accommodation ‘don’t have housing right’
Homeless executive chief rejects Tánaiste’s view, saying people who ‘can’t establish a right to housing ... are sent on their way’
www.irishtimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Sorry but we literally debunked this like last month when he did this dog whistle. Fintan O'Toole literally did the maths, in the Times no less, that showed that this isn't true.
Why are we bothering to publish such an obvious lie when we know it's a lie?
Why are we bothering to publish such an obvious lie when we know it's a lie?
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Brian McFadden vs ISIS
December 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Brian McFadden vs ISIS