Kieran
@eslsys.bsky.social
Escaping from exTwitter https://twitter.com/eslsys Software engineer. Lots of diverse interests Music (playing, listening), Reading, Film, #ClimateAction 🇵🇸
Hoping to follow everyone back, prioritising those with a bio and at least 1 post
Hoping to follow everyone back, prioritising those with a bio and at least 1 post
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It’s difficult to underestimate the extra burden that this is placing on our public libraries. For example, on a daily basis library workers are now filling the in-person/human service gap that billion euro banking institutions have abdicated from to maximise their profit margins.
"Essential services are now digital by default, leaving many older people feeling locked out of their own lives."
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
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As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie/6864189
Opinion: We’ve grown far too comfortable excluding older people from the digital world
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
It’s difficult to underestimate the extra burden that this is placing on our public libraries. For example, on a daily basis library workers are now filling the in-person/human service gap that billion euro banking institutions have abdicated from to maximise their profit margins.
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Murderous genocidal maniacs 🤬🤬🤬🤬
Israel’s parliament has advanced a controversial bill that would allow the death penalty for ‘terrorists,’ seen as targeting Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis.
Far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was seen carrying sweets in the Knesset chamber after the vote.
Far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was seen carrying sweets in the Knesset chamber after the vote.
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Murderous genocidal maniacs 🤬🤬🤬🤬
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So glad for this article by Paulie Doyle on the 'Serious Guys' who flood our media with their repetitive and vacuous arguments in support of EU militarisation, ending Irish neutrality, US FDI and developer-led policy at all costs.
www.ontheditch.com/comment-taki...
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Comment: Taking things Seriously
Seriousness’s function in the media: setting the boundaries of acceptable opinion
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November 11, 2025 at 8:42 AM
So glad for this article by Paulie Doyle on the 'Serious Guys' who flood our media with their repetitive and vacuous arguments in support of EU militarisation, ending Irish neutrality, US FDI and developer-led policy at all costs.
www.ontheditch.com/comment-taki...
www.ontheditch.com/comment-taki...
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So proud of my father for all the passion, courage,care and vision he brought to the last 14 years as President of Ireland. Both my parents have always been driven by a deep wide love for Ireland & the world, for people, planet & possibilities. Looking forward to their next chapter! #Grá #spiergirm
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 AM
So proud of my father for all the passion, courage,care and vision he brought to the last 14 years as President of Ireland. Both my parents have always been driven by a deep wide love for Ireland & the world, for people, planet & possibilities. Looking forward to their next chapter! #Grá #spiergirm
Tightening her grip ...
EU to set up a new spy unit under Ursula von der Leyen
"The move is opposed by senior officials at the EU’s diplomatic service, who fear it will duplicate the unit’s role and threaten its future"
"The move is opposed by senior officials at the EU’s diplomatic service, who fear it will duplicate the unit’s role and threaten its future"
EU to set up new intelligence unit under Ursula von der Leyen
Body to collate material from national agencies and improve its operational use
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Tightening her grip ...
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EU to set up a new spy unit under Ursula von der Leyen
"The move is opposed by senior officials at the EU’s diplomatic service, who fear it will duplicate the unit’s role and threaten its future"
"The move is opposed by senior officials at the EU’s diplomatic service, who fear it will duplicate the unit’s role and threaten its future"
EU to set up new intelligence unit under Ursula von der Leyen
Body to collate material from national agencies and improve its operational use
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM
EU to set up a new spy unit under Ursula von der Leyen
"The move is opposed by senior officials at the EU’s diplomatic service, who fear it will duplicate the unit’s role and threaten its future"
"The move is opposed by senior officials at the EU’s diplomatic service, who fear it will duplicate the unit’s role and threaten its future"
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So one of the biggest investors in genAI had a lot of shares in the main manufacturer of genAI chips, but now think that that company’s value is going to drop? Why would it do that?
Japanese giant SoftBank said Tuesday it has sold its entire stake in tech giant Nvidia for $5.83 billion.
Click here to read more: https://cnb.cx/49LCIs8
Click here to read more: https://cnb.cx/49LCIs8
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
So one of the biggest investors in genAI had a lot of shares in the main manufacturer of genAI chips, but now think that that company’s value is going to drop? Why would it do that?
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This thread 🧵
1/3 They are talking in de telly about the 'single tax', and how when you are single, life is more expensive. which it is. But the thing that maddens me about it is, we are forgotten about. I mean, rent or buying a house aside (which is ALWAYS talked about in relation...
November 11, 2025 at 8:04 AM
This thread 🧵
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As @tupped.bsky.social taught me a long time ago… pay attention when The Money coughs. If it coughs hard enough it can make the tide go out.
Japanese giant SoftBank said Tuesday it has sold its entire stake in tech giant Nvidia for $5.83 billion.
Click here to read more: https://cnb.cx/49LCIs8
Click here to read more: https://cnb.cx/49LCIs8
November 11, 2025 at 8:23 AM
As @tupped.bsky.social taught me a long time ago… pay attention when The Money coughs. If it coughs hard enough it can make the tide go out.
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For non-Irish: The show premise is that Tommy Tiernan (the dad on Derry Girls) doesn’t know who his guest is until they appear.
The chat with Ireland’s outgoing president, Michael D Higgins, is beautiful.
I made the kid watch it to study how Irish people can dance across registers.
#spéirghorm
The chat with Ireland’s outgoing president, Michael D Higgins, is beautiful.
I made the kid watch it to study how Irish people can dance across registers.
#spéirghorm
Michael D. Higgins | The Tommy Tiernan Show
YouTube video by Tommy Tiernan
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November 11, 2025 at 5:36 AM
For non-Irish: The show premise is that Tommy Tiernan (the dad on Derry Girls) doesn’t know who his guest is until they appear.
The chat with Ireland’s outgoing president, Michael D Higgins, is beautiful.
I made the kid watch it to study how Irish people can dance across registers.
#spéirghorm
The chat with Ireland’s outgoing president, Michael D Higgins, is beautiful.
I made the kid watch it to study how Irish people can dance across registers.
#spéirghorm
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I helped to uncover the tracker mortgage scandal — I fear something similar could happen again
Personal Finance Editor Charlie Weston reflects on the impact of the banks debacle, recently revisited in a new RTÉ documentary
m.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
Personal Finance Editor Charlie Weston reflects on the impact of the banks debacle, recently revisited in a new RTÉ documentary
m.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
I helped to uncover the tracker mortgage scandal — I fear something similar could happen again
Suicide, financial ruin, homes repossessed, mental breakdowns, health issues and relationships torn apart.
m.independent.ie
November 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
I helped to uncover the tracker mortgage scandal — I fear something similar could happen again
Personal Finance Editor Charlie Weston reflects on the impact of the banks debacle, recently revisited in a new RTÉ documentary
m.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
Personal Finance Editor Charlie Weston reflects on the impact of the banks debacle, recently revisited in a new RTÉ documentary
m.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
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‘Trackers: The People v The Banks’ review: Public service broadcasting at its best – but it’ll make your blood boil
This excellent documentary lays bare the devastating personal consequences of the tracker mortgage scandal of the late 2000s and early 2010s
m.independent.ie/entertainmen...
This excellent documentary lays bare the devastating personal consequences of the tracker mortgage scandal of the late 2000s and early 2010s
m.independent.ie/entertainmen...
‘Trackers: The People v The Banks’ review: Public service broadcasting at its best – but it’ll make your blood boil
Who can forget the man on the bus in the television advert that launched innumerable memes?
m.independent.ie
November 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
‘Trackers: The People v The Banks’ review: Public service broadcasting at its best – but it’ll make your blood boil
This excellent documentary lays bare the devastating personal consequences of the tracker mortgage scandal of the late 2000s and early 2010s
m.independent.ie/entertainmen...
This excellent documentary lays bare the devastating personal consequences of the tracker mortgage scandal of the late 2000s and early 2010s
m.independent.ie/entertainmen...
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I helped to uncover the tracker mortgage scandal — I fear something similar could happen again www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
I helped to uncover the tracker mortgage scandal — I fear something similar could happen again
Suicide, financial ruin, homes repossessed, mental breakdowns, health issues and relationships torn apart.
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I helped to uncover the tracker mortgage scandal — I fear something similar could happen again www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
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We are proud to support this project and collaborate with others in promoting a clear, anti-racist message in Cork
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#spéirgorm
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#spéirgorm
Cork Mural Sparks Nationwide Conversation on Immigration and Irish Identity
Cork students paint 50m mural quoting James Connolly on Sullivan's Quay, drawing half a million views and igniting conversation on immigration and Irish identity.
news.corksafetyalerts.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We are proud to support this project and collaborate with others in promoting a clear, anti-racist message in Cork
news.corksafetyalerts.com/cork-mural-s...
#spéirgorm
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#spéirgorm
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Parting words from Michael D as @president.ie
November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Parting words from Michael D as @president.ie
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He carried out the role with such grace and humility. What an incredible representative and advocate.
President Michael D. Higgins has left Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening, closing the chapter on 14 years in office.
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
November 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
He carried out the role with such grace and humility. What an incredible representative and advocate.
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M'Uachtarán uasail. Slán go fóill leat. Go raibh míle maith agat as ocht do t'seirbhís. Táim an bhrodúil asat. #spéirghorm
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
M'Uachtarán uasail. Slán go fóill leat. Go raibh míle maith agat as ocht do t'seirbhís. Táim an bhrodúil asat. #spéirghorm
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Michael D Higgins [b 1941], Uachtarán na hÉireann (2011-2025) will finish his two terms of the Irish presidency tonight. A statesman, Mayor of Galway, poet, govt minister, intellectual, socialist & the most beloved figure in Irish life; his will be a lasting legacy of speaking out for social justice
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Michael D Higgins [b 1941], Uachtarán na hÉireann (2011-2025) will finish his two terms of the Irish presidency tonight. A statesman, Mayor of Galway, poet, govt minister, intellectual, socialist & the most beloved figure in Irish life; his will be a lasting legacy of speaking out for social justice
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On the last day of your 14 year term as President of Ireland @PresidentIRL 🇮🇪 Thank you for all you have done to represent us as a nation
So proud and greatful for your wisdom, compassion, kindness, care for nature 💚 biodiversity, our earth, climate action, equality & an end of hunger & poverty
So proud and greatful for your wisdom, compassion, kindness, care for nature 💚 biodiversity, our earth, climate action, equality & an end of hunger & poverty
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
On the last day of your 14 year term as President of Ireland @PresidentIRL 🇮🇪 Thank you for all you have done to represent us as a nation
So proud and greatful for your wisdom, compassion, kindness, care for nature 💚 biodiversity, our earth, climate action, equality & an end of hunger & poverty
So proud and greatful for your wisdom, compassion, kindness, care for nature 💚 biodiversity, our earth, climate action, equality & an end of hunger & poverty
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Case isn’t yet on Coimisúin Pleanála website, so I guess someone provided information to the media www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/3...
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Lands to the east of Saint Paul's College, Sybil Hill Road, Raheny, Dublin 5
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November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Case isn’t yet on Coimisúin Pleanála website, so I guess someone provided information to the media www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/3...
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Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.
Sanctuary Runners lined the avenue as President Higgins left and presented him with two yellow roses representing friendship and joy.
The President is a patron of the running group, which brings locals and migrants together in communities around the country.
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The President is a patron of the running group, which brings locals and migrants together in communities around the country.
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President Higgins departs Áras an Uachtaráin
President Michael D Higgins has departed Áras an Uachtaráin as his term as President of Ireland comes to an end.
www.rte.ie
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.
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President Michael D Higgins has departed Áras an Uachtaráin as his term as President of Ireland comes to an end.
Watch: President Higgins departs Áras an Uachtaráin
President Michael D Higgins has departed Áras an Uachtaráin as his term as President of Ireland comes to an end.
www.rte.ie
November 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
President Michael D Higgins has departed Áras an Uachtaráin as his term as President of Ireland comes to an end.
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A great man
Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
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He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A great man