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🚨 The EU is trying to quietly weaken nature laws during summer break. We have 10 days to stop this.
Don't let them destroy our forests, rivers & wildlife in silence. #HandsOffNature iwt.ie/what-we-do/c...
Hands Off Nature - Irish Wildlife Trust
Don’t let the EU tear down nature protection. The European Commission wants to roll back vital environmental protections – and they’re asking for your opinion. We have 10 days to speak up before it’s ...
iwt.ie
September 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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If only more governments had this courage. #KittyOBrien
August 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Please sign and share this widely, the Irish government must be pressured into taking meaningful action to stop the genocide. Statements aren't good enough.

my.uplift.ie/petitions/jo...
Join the Hague Group in Opposing the Genocide in Gaza
Across Ireland, people have struggled with horror and outrage, as measures to halt the genocide in Gaza have been repeatedly blocked at the UN.    Led by South Africa and Colombia, the Hague...
my.uplift.ie
August 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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"If your vision of liberation comes only through the destruction of innocent lives, then it's not freedom you're after."

Sahar Delijani, author of Children of the Jacaranda Tree, was born in Evin Prison, Tehran.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahar_D...
June 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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A *Save Our Sprat* campaign was recently launched, to push for an immediate ban on all sprat fishing in Irish waters, with a very well-attended public meeting held in Bantry just over a week ago.

You can find out more and sign the petition here:
www.saveoursprat.ie
We here at Save Our Sprat want to stop the indiscriminate fishing of Sprat in Bantry Bay to ensure its future as a key link in the food chain on which our marine life and the people around the Bay are dependent on.
www.saveoursprat.ie
May 28, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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The Irish Great Famine; “Gorta Mór” (Great hunger); “Drochshaol” (the bad times) is a defining disaster in Irish history. It’s the before and after of our understanding of our country. Generally accepted estimate is 1 million died, and millions fled, and the Irish population fell for generations 1/
May 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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The EU takes a precautionary approach, often banning substances until they are proven safe, while the U.S. tends to allow them unless they are proven harmful.
Below are some key examples of American products or ingredients commonly banned in the EU:
April 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Irish businesses will struggle to compete with Amazon ie, both online and in the high street.

Shop direct with your Irish retailers, who already exist.

Support local, not the billionaires.
March 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Town Mayor invites the Heads of the Regional Vampire Association (RVA) to investigate the wasting sickness that is plaguing the vilage.
February 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Watch this. And then watch it again.
February 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Everyone please share!

For all the new users remember to check out Blacksky 🖤

If you’re a Black user post with the hashtag:
#AddToBlacksky
Your posts will then show in the Blacksky feed!

Here’s a starter pack and the Blacksky feeds:
January 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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We just launched our campaign: Fossil fuels are a health hazard.

We've put together an open letter on the health impacts of fossil fuels & why banning their ads/sponsorship is crucial for phasing them out.

Please read, sign, and share widely!
Fossil Fuels are a Health Hazard Campaign
Fossil fuels are driving the greatest health crisis of our time, yet the fossil fuel industry continues to enjoy unrestricted advertising and sponsorship rights. Alarmingly, fossil fuel pollution kill...
ide.ie
December 19, 2024 at 10:55 AM
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Many of my small original paintings are reduced to €95 this week only

Robin - bit.ly/3CpGAR8

Dublin Mountains - bit.ly/3ZAWUrf

Pear still life - bit.ly/41mc1pH

Georgian door abstracts based on details from the 1901/1911 censuses - bit.ly/3P2iPSl

Full shop: bit.ly/3p9kqJz

#SpeirGorm #ShopIrish
December 5, 2024 at 8:42 PM
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Lawyers Against Racism have compiled a fact sheet on asylum seekers and immigration rules in Ireland, to stem the flow of disinformation from far right groups during the general election. They are below:
November 24, 2024 at 4:50 PM