John Breslin
@johnbreslin.com
🇮🇪 🇪🇺 👨🏫 Prof in EE @UniOfGalway.bsky.social, Director of TechInnovate 👨🔬 PI at @InsightCentre.bsky.social 🚀 Co-Founder of @PorterShed.bsky.social, boards.ie, adverts.ie 📚 Co-Author of @OldIrelandinColour.bsky.social 💭 Own thoughts #Fanore #Galway #Carcassonne
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I've emailed GIS at the Department of the Taoiseach this morning to ask that the Government of Ireland leaves X.
When I saw this splash screen image at first glance on the Channel 4 player, I thought there was some sort of Red Dwarf reboot with a new Lister - turns out it’s just Cr-AI-g Charles, reimagined by AI. Oops. The response comments on Reddit and other sites are brutal! www.reddit.com/r/RedDwarf/c...
January 11, 2026 at 11:12 AM
When I saw this splash screen image at first glance on the Channel 4 player, I thought there was some sort of Red Dwarf reboot with a new Lister - turns out it’s just Cr-AI-g Charles, reimagined by AI. Oops. The response comments on Reddit and other sites are brutal! www.reddit.com/r/RedDwarf/c...
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'The head-spinning events of the past week indicate that either Trump is stark raving mad or his elevation to the US presidency was the greatest undercover coup in the history of Soviet and Russian intelligence.'
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
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Lara Marlowe: Europe may have as little as 20 days to avert the irreparable. There are still things it can do
Head-spinning events of the past week indicate that either Trump is stark raving mad or the result of the greatest undercover coup in the history of Soviet intelligence
www.irishtimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:15 AM
'The head-spinning events of the past week indicate that either Trump is stark raving mad or his elevation to the US presidency was the greatest undercover coup in the history of Soviet and Russian intelligence.'
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
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In America you drop your kid off at school, get your brains blown out on the ride home, then the Vice President drops everything for a week to call you a terrorist, to slander your family, to protect the circumstances that led to your death so they can do it again. It is government by Alex Jones.
January 9, 2026 at 7:24 PM
In America you drop your kid off at school, get your brains blown out on the ride home, then the Vice President drops everything for a week to call you a terrorist, to slander your family, to protect the circumstances that led to your death so they can do it again. It is government by Alex Jones.
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Congratulations to all the winners of the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition on their outstanding achievements.
To celebrate we have made Irish STEM Lives available to download for free as an ebook for this weekend only! shop.ria.ie/products/iri...
To celebrate we have made Irish STEM Lives available to download for free as an ebook for this weekend only! shop.ria.ie/products/iri...
January 10, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition on their outstanding achievements.
To celebrate we have made Irish STEM Lives available to download for free as an ebook for this weekend only! shop.ria.ie/products/iri...
To celebrate we have made Irish STEM Lives available to download for free as an ebook for this weekend only! shop.ria.ie/products/iri...
SETU Recruitment of Governing Body Members
www.setu.ie/about/govern...
Closing Date for Applications: 21/01/2026
www.setu.ie/about/govern...
Closing Date for Applications: 21/01/2026
Recruitment of Governing Body Members
South East Technological University provides an innovative and dynamic learning environment, equipping students with the skills for success in a global…
www.setu.ie
January 9, 2026 at 11:25 AM
SETU Recruitment of Governing Body Members
www.setu.ie/about/govern...
Closing Date for Applications: 21/01/2026
www.setu.ie/about/govern...
Closing Date for Applications: 21/01/2026
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#NollaignamBan
During WWII Kay McNulty was one of the women who devised processing routines for the ENIAC machine, establishing how artificial intelligence developed. At the public launch in 1946 the women programmers were relegated to the role of hostesses. www.dib.ie/biography/mc...
During WWII Kay McNulty was one of the women who devised processing routines for the ENIAC machine, establishing how artificial intelligence developed. At the public launch in 1946 the women programmers were relegated to the role of hostesses. www.dib.ie/biography/mc...
January 9, 2026 at 8:38 AM
#NollaignamBan
During WWII Kay McNulty was one of the women who devised processing routines for the ENIAC machine, establishing how artificial intelligence developed. At the public launch in 1946 the women programmers were relegated to the role of hostesses. www.dib.ie/biography/mc...
During WWII Kay McNulty was one of the women who devised processing routines for the ENIAC machine, establishing how artificial intelligence developed. At the public launch in 1946 the women programmers were relegated to the role of hostesses. www.dib.ie/biography/mc...
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The incredible Kay McNulty also features in our recent publication from @dib.ie Irish STEM Lives
#NollaignamBan
During WWII Kay McNulty was one of the women who devised processing routines for the ENIAC machine, establishing how artificial intelligence developed. At the public launch in 1946 the women programmers were relegated to the role of hostesses. www.dib.ie/biography/mc...
During WWII Kay McNulty was one of the women who devised processing routines for the ENIAC machine, establishing how artificial intelligence developed. At the public launch in 1946 the women programmers were relegated to the role of hostesses. www.dib.ie/biography/mc...
January 9, 2026 at 11:05 AM
The incredible Kay McNulty also features in our recent publication from @dib.ie Irish STEM Lives
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This week we are featuring some extraordinary Irish women in honour of #NollaignamBan. Mary Ann McCracken campaigned for the abolition of slavery, and argued that the liberty and equality sought by the United Irishmen should be extended to women. www.dib.ie/biography/mc... #DIBLives @ria.ie
January 5, 2026 at 8:47 AM
This week we are featuring some extraordinary Irish women in honour of #NollaignamBan. Mary Ann McCracken campaigned for the abolition of slavery, and argued that the liberty and equality sought by the United Irishmen should be extended to women. www.dib.ie/biography/mc... #DIBLives @ria.ie
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A fascinating scientist, Agnes Mary Clerke was the first woman admitted to the all-male Royal Astronomical Society. Enjoy this post from our colleagues in the Dictionary of Irish Biography @dib.ie as they celebrate #NollaigNamBan all week
#NollaignamBan
The first woman admitted to the all-male Royal Astronomical Society, Agnes Mary Clerke's analyses were so reliable, thoughtful & wide reaching that she became a revered authority. The Clerke lunar crater was named to commemorate her. www.dib.ie/biography/cl... #DIBLives
The first woman admitted to the all-male Royal Astronomical Society, Agnes Mary Clerke's analyses were so reliable, thoughtful & wide reaching that she became a revered authority. The Clerke lunar crater was named to commemorate her. www.dib.ie/biography/cl... #DIBLives
January 7, 2026 at 10:17 AM
A fascinating scientist, Agnes Mary Clerke was the first woman admitted to the all-male Royal Astronomical Society. Enjoy this post from our colleagues in the Dictionary of Irish Biography @dib.ie as they celebrate #NollaigNamBan all week
I've emailed GIS at the Department of the Taoiseach this morning to ask that the Government of Ireland leaves X.
January 7, 2026 at 12:02 PM
I've emailed GIS at the Department of the Taoiseach this morning to ask that the Government of Ireland leaves X.
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There we go. That there’s a headline.
Who’s who at X, the deepfake porn site formerly known as Twitter
A look inside Elon Musk’s big tent
www.ft.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
There we go. That there’s a headline.
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Every media figure and politician could do exactly this right now. @garygannon signs off from X, the deepfake child sexual abuse material generation app.
January 7, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Every media figure and politician could do exactly this right now. @garygannon signs off from X, the deepfake child sexual abuse material generation app.
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I discount the opinions or work of folks who actively use Twitter because I can only conclude at this point that they agree with Musk’s views or they are so overweening in their ambitions that they are willing to sacrifice what’s good in the world for what they perceive is their own personal gain.
If you are still using/actively promoting X as a legitimate social media channel, either personally/organisationally, shame. It doesn't matter how many 'followers' you fear losing, it just reflects badly on your brand still being present in such an immoral cesspit/owned by a belligerent asshole.
EU condemns Elon Musk's Grok over AI-generated sexualised images of minors
The European Union is taking a "very serious" look at Elon Musk's Grok after the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot generated sexualised images of people including minors on the social media plat...
www.independent.ie
January 6, 2026 at 12:19 PM
I discount the opinions or work of folks who actively use Twitter because I can only conclude at this point that they agree with Musk’s views or they are so overweening in their ambitions that they are willing to sacrifice what’s good in the world for what they perceive is their own personal gain.
If you are still using/actively promoting X as a legitimate social media channel, either personally/organisationally, shame. It doesn't matter how many 'followers' you fear losing, it just reflects badly on your brand still being present in such an immoral cesspit/owned by a belligerent asshole.
EU condemns Elon Musk's Grok over AI-generated sexualised images of minors
The European Union is taking a "very serious" look at Elon Musk's Grok after the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot generated sexualised images of people including minors on the social media plat...
www.independent.ie
January 6, 2026 at 9:19 AM
If you are still using/actively promoting X as a legitimate social media channel, either personally/organisationally, shame. It doesn't matter how many 'followers' you fear losing, it just reflects badly on your brand still being present in such an immoral cesspit/owned by a belligerent asshole.
Bombs away for Trump, self-proclaimed peace president www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...
Bombs away for Trump, self-proclaimed peace president
Donald Trump returned to office vowing to be the peace president. Nearly a year later, he is embracing war on multiple fronts.
www.rte.ie
January 3, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Bombs away for Trump, self-proclaimed peace president www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...
Have a Moogy Christmas everyone! 🎹 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Have a Moogy Christmas everyone! 🎹 🎄
Christmas in Carcassonne, a lovely video by my friend Jan Patrick Skaarup youtu.be/7hc1T24DwX8?...
Christmas in Carcassonne - France
The whole month of December Carcassonne is a lively city bathing in Christmas lights and Christmas Market. You can drink wine, eat delicious food and skate on the artificial ice. Kind of necessary…
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December 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Christmas in Carcassonne, a lovely video by my friend Jan Patrick Skaarup youtu.be/7hc1T24DwX8?...
Little pig wins in the end
December 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Little pig wins in the end
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Remembering Rob Reiner.
Remembering Rob Reiner
I’m not usually one for rubber-necking a celebrity death or commenting on...
talkingpointsmemo.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Remembering Rob Reiner.
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Trump’s Business Model Is to Break Europe
Washington wants a free hand for Silicon Valley and Russia investment. The EU is an obstacle—and the far right is an ally.
(https://archive.ph/Qyqt4)
Washington wants a free hand for Silicon Valley and Russia investment. The EU is an obstacle—and the far right is an ally.
(https://archive.ph/Qyqt4)
Trump’s Business Model Is to Break Europe
Washington wants a free hand for Silicon Valley and Russia investment. The EU is an obstacle—and the far right is an ally.
(https://archive.ph/Qyqt4)
foreignpolicy.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Trump’s Business Model Is to Break Europe
Washington wants a free hand for Silicon Valley and Russia investment. The EU is an obstacle—and the far right is an ally.
(https://archive.ph/Qyqt4)
Washington wants a free hand for Silicon Valley and Russia investment. The EU is an obstacle—and the far right is an ally.
(https://archive.ph/Qyqt4)
Happy Friday, the working week is nearly over! A Tomita tribute from skinnerbox to get the mood going...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6ip...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6ip...
skinnerbox - Tomita / Prokofiev - Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major (minimoog, minitaur)
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December 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Happy Friday, the working week is nearly over! A Tomita tribute from skinnerbox to get the mood going...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6ip...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6ip...
Thank you to the Radio Times and the Aardman team for making me smile this morning when I loaded up a copy of the Radio Times in my PressReader app! More: www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertain...
It's all about the little things in the picture, see if you can find them!
It's all about the little things in the picture, see if you can find them!
December 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Thank you to the Radio Times and the Aardman team for making me smile this morning when I loaded up a copy of the Radio Times in my PressReader app! More: www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertain...
It's all about the little things in the picture, see if you can find them!
It's all about the little things in the picture, see if you can find them!
Ceapacháin mar Ghnáthbhaill ar Bhord TG4
Appointment of Ordinary Members the Board of TG4
(An tAire Cultúir, Cumarsáide agus Spóirt)
(Minister for Culture, Comms and Sport)
Dáta Dúnta: 15:00 ar an 11ú lá de Nollaig 2025
Closing Date: 15:00 on 11th of December 2025
www.publicjobs.ie/restapi/camp...
Appointment of Ordinary Members the Board of TG4
(An tAire Cultúir, Cumarsáide agus Spóirt)
(Minister for Culture, Comms and Sport)
Dáta Dúnta: 15:00 ar an 11ú lá de Nollaig 2025
Closing Date: 15:00 on 11th of December 2025
www.publicjobs.ie/restapi/camp...
December 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Ceapacháin mar Ghnáthbhaill ar Bhord TG4
Appointment of Ordinary Members the Board of TG4
(An tAire Cultúir, Cumarsáide agus Spóirt)
(Minister for Culture, Comms and Sport)
Dáta Dúnta: 15:00 ar an 11ú lá de Nollaig 2025
Closing Date: 15:00 on 11th of December 2025
www.publicjobs.ie/restapi/camp...
Appointment of Ordinary Members the Board of TG4
(An tAire Cultúir, Cumarsáide agus Spóirt)
(Minister for Culture, Comms and Sport)
Dáta Dúnta: 15:00 ar an 11ú lá de Nollaig 2025
Closing Date: 15:00 on 11th of December 2025
www.publicjobs.ie/restapi/camp...
“If we go into the fight [of] pointing fingers, I mean, we can also point a lot of fingers [on] what is wrong in America, but this is not the way we work, we are not going to meddle with the internal affairs of other countries.”
1 finger would do, VP Kallas. 👉 🕵️♂️ 🟠
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
1 finger would do, VP Kallas. 👉 🕵️♂️ 🟠
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Europe a ‘decaying’ group of nations led by ‘weak’ people, Trump says – latest updates
US president blames leaders for being ‘politically correct’ and says migration is ‘unchecked, unvetted’ in interview with Politico
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
“If we go into the fight [of] pointing fingers, I mean, we can also point a lot of fingers [on] what is wrong in America, but this is not the way we work, we are not going to meddle with the internal affairs of other countries.”
1 finger would do, VP Kallas. 👉 🕵️♂️ 🟠
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
1 finger would do, VP Kallas. 👉 🕵️♂️ 🟠
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
10 years ago today: Teresa Mannion In Storm Desmond www.rte.ie/archives/201... #unnecessaryjourneys
Teresa Mannion In Storm Desmond
Storm Desmond batters the west of Ireland and reporter Teresa Mannion in Galway bringing a live update to RTÉ News.
www.rte.ie
December 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
10 years ago today: Teresa Mannion In Storm Desmond www.rte.ie/archives/201... #unnecessaryjourneys