@fionnulamac.bsky.social
Retired. Mental/physical health. Irish. Leftie. Atheist. #SpeirGorm
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An old cottage on a large enough plot of land, beside the Phoenix park in Dublin. Sold I think a few years and left to rot
#DerelictIreland
#DerelictIreland
February 18, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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"Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, has been under investigation in France, California, the UK, India, and Brazil for allegedly creating non-consensual intimate images, including images that depict minors. Now, it's facing yet another investigation, this time in Ireland." mashable.com/article/elon...
Elon Musk, Grok face another EU investigation over AI deepfakes
Grok's AI image generation feature reportedly created tens of thousands of sexual images of children.
mashable.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:44 AM
"Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, has been under investigation in France, California, the UK, India, and Brazil for allegedly creating non-consensual intimate images, including images that depict minors. Now, it's facing yet another investigation, this time in Ireland." mashable.com/article/elon...
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HMRC just published payroll data for the UK...and it turns out, Northern Ireland is the *only* region in the UK with positive growth in the labour market.
NI is actually outperforming London in the labour market!
Which is unheard of in the 103 years history of NI as a UK region.
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NI is actually outperforming London in the labour market!
Which is unheard of in the 103 years history of NI as a UK region.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:16 AM
HMRC just published payroll data for the UK...and it turns out, Northern Ireland is the *only* region in the UK with positive growth in the labour market.
NI is actually outperforming London in the labour market!
Which is unheard of in the 103 years history of NI as a UK region.
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NI is actually outperforming London in the labour market!
Which is unheard of in the 103 years history of NI as a UK region.
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It is utterly astonishing how many charities in Ireland are expected to fill the gaps in public provision.
From schools relying on parents’ “voluntary contributions” to health services relying on any number of charities. It’s bonkers.
From schools relying on parents’ “voluntary contributions” to health services relying on any number of charities. It’s bonkers.
February 16, 2026 at 10:52 PM
It is utterly astonishing how many charities in Ireland are expected to fill the gaps in public provision.
From schools relying on parents’ “voluntary contributions” to health services relying on any number of charities. It’s bonkers.
From schools relying on parents’ “voluntary contributions” to health services relying on any number of charities. It’s bonkers.
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Instead of taking on the problem at the source, the government is trying to say "not our problem" by banning under 16s on social media.
We must fight the problem at it's source - we need turn off these toxic algorithms.
We need to pass the "Online Safety (Recommender Algorithms) Bill 2025".
We must fight the problem at it's source - we need turn off these toxic algorithms.
We need to pass the "Online Safety (Recommender Algorithms) Bill 2025".
February 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Instead of taking on the problem at the source, the government is trying to say "not our problem" by banning under 16s on social media.
We must fight the problem at it's source - we need turn off these toxic algorithms.
We need to pass the "Online Safety (Recommender Algorithms) Bill 2025".
We must fight the problem at it's source - we need turn off these toxic algorithms.
We need to pass the "Online Safety (Recommender Algorithms) Bill 2025".
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The UK Government is finally taking on Elon Musk. Quite a moment. (Now they need to ditch X, ofc)
February 16, 2026 at 9:56 PM
The UK Government is finally taking on Elon Musk. Quite a moment. (Now they need to ditch X, ofc)
What a wonderful day! (A hiatus from the 40 days and 40 nights of rain)
February 15, 2026 at 3:36 PM
What a wonderful day! (A hiatus from the 40 days and 40 nights of rain)
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Ireland's Attorney General said this to the International Court of Justice two years ago.
The law has not changed. The politics, maybe.
The law has not changed. The politics, maybe.
February 15, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Ireland's Attorney General said this to the International Court of Justice two years ago.
The law has not changed. The politics, maybe.
The law has not changed. The politics, maybe.
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For the day that’s in it
February 14, 2026 at 10:02 PM
For the day that’s in it
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No ICE in Ireland.
I know our Taoiseach is allergic to doing anything about anything, but this needs to be a red line.
#speirgorm
I know our Taoiseach is allergic to doing anything about anything, but this needs to be a red line.
#speirgorm
‘Former Washington Post staff writer Gillian Brockell has been tracking the movements of ICE-contracted aircraft and documenting repeated stopovers in Shannon since last May.’
- Colin Sheridan @gbrockell.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
- Colin Sheridan @gbrockell.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Shannon Airport and ICE deportation flights raise fresh questions over Irish neutrality
ICE deportation stopovers at Shannon Airport reignite debate about neutrality, accountability and Ireland’s complicity in US removals
www.irishexaminer.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:07 AM
No ICE in Ireland.
I know our Taoiseach is allergic to doing anything about anything, but this needs to be a red line.
#speirgorm
I know our Taoiseach is allergic to doing anything about anything, but this needs to be a red line.
#speirgorm
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February 13, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has suspended its industrial action at Naas General Hospital.
INMO suspends industrial action at Naas hospital
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has suspended its industrial action at Naas General Hospital.
www.rte.ie
February 13, 2026 at 9:15 PM
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has suspended its industrial action at Naas General Hospital.
Of course, but what about more acute care facilities? With their own x-rays, radiologists etc NOT adding to the load of the hospital next door? We probably need more Acute Care facilities including 24hr ones.
HSE to consider dedicated phone line for acute non-urgent care
https://bit.ly/3M5tGgq
@HIQA @HSELive @roinnslainte @AssocEmergMedIE #ed #emergency
https://bit.ly/3M5tGgq
@HIQA @HSELive @roinnslainte @AssocEmergMedIE #ed #emergency
February 13, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Of course, but what about more acute care facilities? With their own x-rays, radiologists etc NOT adding to the load of the hospital next door? We probably need more Acute Care facilities including 24hr ones.
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Confidential demographic paper warns Ireland faces labour “conundrum” as workforce ages and migration pressures grow.
Our latest set of records available at:
www.thestory.ie/2026/02/13/c...
Our latest set of records available at:
www.thestory.ie/2026/02/13/c...
February 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Confidential demographic paper warns Ireland faces labour “conundrum” as workforce ages and migration pressures grow.
Our latest set of records available at:
www.thestory.ie/2026/02/13/c...
Our latest set of records available at:
www.thestory.ie/2026/02/13/c...
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Simon Community report confirms HAP collapse.
"Renters will pay the price for the Government’s rental changes. Rents need to come down, not rise even higher." @conorsheehan.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/02...
"Renters will pay the price for the Government’s rental changes. Rents need to come down, not rise even higher." @conorsheehan.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/02...
Simon Community report confirms HAP collapse - The Labour Party
Simon Community report confirms HAP collapse - The Labour Party Government rental changes will push rents even higher Labour housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan TD today slammed Government following th...
labour.ie
February 12, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Simon Community report confirms HAP collapse.
"Renters will pay the price for the Government’s rental changes. Rents need to come down, not rise even higher." @conorsheehan.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/02...
"Renters will pay the price for the Government’s rental changes. Rents need to come down, not rise even higher." @conorsheehan.bsky.social
labour.ie/news/2026/02...
Is it Day 37 or Day 38 of rain in Dublin, now? Was there one day of blue sky somewhere in there?
February 13, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Is it Day 37 or Day 38 of rain in Dublin, now? Was there one day of blue sky somewhere in there?
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I’ve never seen @victorpatrascan.bsky.social’s comedy before, but this clip of him doing crowd work with two Canadian racists is incredible. “What’s your genocidal [settler] background?”
conversation with 2 Canadians turns sour very quickly
YouTube video by Victor Patrascan
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 8:35 AM
I’ve never seen @victorpatrascan.bsky.social’s comedy before, but this clip of him doing crowd work with two Canadian racists is incredible. “What’s your genocidal [settler] background?”
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I can't be the only one who immediately thought of Belfast when I saw that photo.
February 12, 2026 at 12:03 AM
I can't be the only one who immediately thought of Belfast when I saw that photo.
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Be careful what you wish for voting for right wing looney tunes #Argentina
February 13, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Be careful what you wish for voting for right wing looney tunes #Argentina
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I’m looking into android and iOS alternatives for my phone, so as to take control of my data privacy. Posting this #PCmag review here if it’s useful for anyone
Break Away From Android and iOS: 7 Free Open-Source Mobile OSes to Try
Liberate yourself from the control of Google and Apple with a free, open-source, and privacy-respecting mobile OS. Prepare to face unexpected problems and give up some modern smartphone conveniences a...
www.pcmag.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:53 PM
I’m looking into android and iOS alternatives for my phone, so as to take control of my data privacy. Posting this #PCmag review here if it’s useful for anyone
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Anyone spot a cyclist (me) knocked off her bike along the canal at drimnagh today by someone who drove away? If you got a reg I’d love the help to report them! @ibike.ie
February 12, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Anyone spot a cyclist (me) knocked off her bike along the canal at drimnagh today by someone who drove away? If you got a reg I’d love the help to report them! @ibike.ie
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Happy St. Gobnait's Day! 🐝
Cover design for the bould @emmalangfordmusic.bsky.social's single Abigail (Tomhas Ghobnatan) inspired by St. Gobnait from a few years back.
Cover design for the bould @emmalangfordmusic.bsky.social's single Abigail (Tomhas Ghobnatan) inspired by St. Gobnait from a few years back.
February 11, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Happy St. Gobnait's Day! 🐝
Cover design for the bould @emmalangfordmusic.bsky.social's single Abigail (Tomhas Ghobnatan) inspired by St. Gobnait from a few years back.
Cover design for the bould @emmalangfordmusic.bsky.social's single Abigail (Tomhas Ghobnatan) inspired by St. Gobnait from a few years back.
When I was a child, I loved skipping. Wasn’t so good with two tennis balls against a wall. But by far the most exciting game was Relievee-eye-oh. Two teams taking prisoners, who could be freed by any member of their team who made it to the ‘jail’.
February 11, 2026 at 5:37 PM
When I was a child, I loved skipping. Wasn’t so good with two tennis balls against a wall. But by far the most exciting game was Relievee-eye-oh. Two teams taking prisoners, who could be freed by any member of their team who made it to the ‘jail’.