Shazzy
@shazbear.bsky.social
Irish mammy, left leaning socialist. Wolves FC fan. Pro choice. CMPunk fan. Play the odd PC game. I swear a lot. Drogheda/Ardee Louth. #SpéirGorm Proud #Paddystinian
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Shazzy
@shazbear.bsky.social
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So, we can completely miss our climate targets but continue to build these energy sucking monstrosities. This needs to be stopped. Little to no employment, massive quantities of land and ridiculous damage to our air, water and habitats. #SpeirGorm
Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke will this morning bring a major plan to build more data centres across the country to Cabinet for sign off.
jrnl.ie/6924426t
jrnl.ie/6924426t
"Electricity demand from data centres has grown from 5% of national electricity demand in 2015 to 22% in 2024.
According to Eirgrid, by 2034, it is expected that this, along with any other new technology-related energy drains, will rise to 34% of electricity demand." Source: @thejournal.ie
According to Eirgrid, by 2034, it is expected that this, along with any other new technology-related energy drains, will rise to 34% of electricity demand." Source: @thejournal.ie
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Pep Guardiola gives passionate speech in support of Palestinian children
Pep Guardiola gives passionate speech in support of Palestinian children
Pep Guardiola has given a passionate speech in support of Palestinian children and called for action.
news.sky.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Pep Guardiola gives passionate speech in support of Palestinian children
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"We didn't realise what was going on until he ended up in hospital".
jrnl.ie/6941510
jrnl.ie/6941510
Mother issues warning after son left unable to walk due to nitrous oxide use
Young people in Ireland are increasingly being diagnosed with spinal cord damage caused by the recreational use of the drug.
jrnl.ie
January 30, 2026 at 1:03 PM
"We didn't realise what was going on until he ended up in hospital".
jrnl.ie/6941510
jrnl.ie/6941510
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Reform of Esta system (app-only, no website) based on:
- common use of facial scans in airports anyway
- tougher rules on who’s allowed in US
But they also want selfies before *and after* US visit + years of social media.
Lack of protest from X-based Irish ‘free speech’ folks is striking
- common use of facial scans in airports anyway
- tougher rules on who’s allowed in US
But they also want selfies before *and after* US visit + years of social media.
Lack of protest from X-based Irish ‘free speech’ folks is striking
January 30, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Reform of Esta system (app-only, no website) based on:
- common use of facial scans in airports anyway
- tougher rules on who’s allowed in US
But they also want selfies before *and after* US visit + years of social media.
Lack of protest from X-based Irish ‘free speech’ folks is striking
- common use of facial scans in airports anyway
- tougher rules on who’s allowed in US
But they also want selfies before *and after* US visit + years of social media.
Lack of protest from X-based Irish ‘free speech’ folks is striking
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Entering the US is set to become an app-based dystopia with social media tracking.
What used to be a visa-free privilege (the ESTA) is to turn into a biometric, digitally-scored identity system.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
What used to be a visa-free privilege (the ESTA) is to turn into a biometric, digitally-scored identity system.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
Adrian Weckler: Entering the US set to become an app-based dystopia with social media tracking
Travelling to the US could soon become an app-based dystopia where facial scans and social media tracking are the norm.
m.independent.ie
January 30, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Entering the US is set to become an app-based dystopia with social media tracking.
What used to be a visa-free privilege (the ESTA) is to turn into a biometric, digitally-scored identity system.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
What used to be a visa-free privilege (the ESTA) is to turn into a biometric, digitally-scored identity system.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
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“while the Irish government speaks the language of justice, its material role in Israel’s genocide is amongst the most substantial in the world“.
Daragh Cogley
Daragh Cogley
Environmental Struggle & Anti-Imperialism in Ireland - Rundale
This is a collective analysis drafted by the Self-Education working group within Slí Eile, presented at a public meeting on Irish neutrality, militarism and the environmental struggle in September 202...
www.rundale.org
January 30, 2026 at 11:58 AM
“while the Irish government speaks the language of justice, its material role in Israel’s genocide is amongst the most substantial in the world“.
Daragh Cogley
Daragh Cogley
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The context here is that the US Govt has taken an adversarial position to the work of the ICC and has issued orders such that Microsoft, as a US company, has hampered the ICC’s access to their software.
By the same logic, every state body outside the US should now do the same.
By the same logic, every state body outside the US should now do the same.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will switch its internal work environment away from Microsoft Office to Open Desk, a European open source alternative, the institution confirmed to Euractiv.
www.euractiv.com/news/interna...
www.euractiv.com/news/interna...
International Criminal Court to ditch Microsoft Office for European open source alternative | Euractiv
The court will move its internal work environment to Open Desk, a German-developed open source software
www.euractiv.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The context here is that the US Govt has taken an adversarial position to the work of the ICC and has issued orders such that Microsoft, as a US company, has hampered the ICC’s access to their software.
By the same logic, every state body outside the US should now do the same.
By the same logic, every state body outside the US should now do the same.
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Expect more racism.
Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris will travel to Croatia for a two-day European People's Party summit on migration, security, and the future of the EU-US relationship following the Greenland tariffs crisis.
Harris to attend EPP's leaders summit in Croatia
Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris will travel to Croatia for a two-day European People's Party summit on migration, security, and the future of the EU-US relationship following the Greenland ...
www.rte.ie
January 30, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Expect more racism.
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The Board of Peace plans to build a prison camp in Rafah (they call it a city) for 25,000 Palestinians, where the prisoners will be monitored 24/7 & every aspect of their lives will be controlled by Israel.
Sharif Kouddous from @dropsitenews.com explains its already being built.
Sharif Kouddous from @dropsitenews.com explains its already being built.
January 29, 2026 at 6:57 AM
The Board of Peace plans to build a prison camp in Rafah (they call it a city) for 25,000 Palestinians, where the prisoners will be monitored 24/7 & every aspect of their lives will be controlled by Israel.
Sharif Kouddous from @dropsitenews.com explains its already being built.
Sharif Kouddous from @dropsitenews.com explains its already being built.
Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan’s department has embarrassingly included three long-rescinded laws in its “anti-democratic and authoritarian” new Civil Reform Bill.
The Department of Justice told The Ditch the errors will be “amended”.
www.ontheditch.com/jim-ocallagh...
The Department of Justice told The Ditch the errors will be “amended”.
www.ontheditch.com/jim-ocallagh...
Jim O'Callaghan embarrasses himself with long-revoked laws
The Department of Justice told The Ditch the errors will be “amended”.
www.ontheditch.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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BREAKING: President Trump says airstrikes are going to be necessary after Iran cunningly placed its country among US military bases 👀
January 30, 2026 at 9:29 AM
BREAKING: President Trump says airstrikes are going to be necessary after Iran cunningly placed its country among US military bases 👀
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Breaking: A lawsuit against Meta claims WhatsApp can access virtually all of its 3 billion users’ supposedly “private” communications.
January 30, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Breaking: A lawsuit against Meta claims WhatsApp can access virtually all of its 3 billion users’ supposedly “private” communications.
Harry Styles - Sign of the Times (Official Video)
YouTube video by HarryStylesVEVO
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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Now we need pressure on the government to not let this bill just sit, stalled cause they love to do that.
A bill to abolish the three-day waiting clause in abortion legislation has received the green light in the Dáil
Move to remove three-day wait for second abortion appointment gets green light in Dáil
A bill to abolish the three-day waiting clause in abortion legislation has received the green light in the Dáil.
www.independent.ie
January 29, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Now we need pressure on the government to not let this bill just sit, stalled cause they love to do that.
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Last night, israeli occupation forces raided Al Kamandjati Center located in Qalandiya Refugee Camp, destroying all musical instruments inside the center.
This will be met, yet again, with silence from our classical music industry
www.instagram.com/p/DUBUWwSiCxl/
This will be met, yet again, with silence from our classical music industry
www.instagram.com/p/DUBUWwSiCxl/
Al Kamandjati - الكمنجاتي on Instagram: " قامت قوات الاحتلال ليلة أمس باقتحام مركز الكمنجاتي الكائن في مخيم قلنديا لللاجئين والذي يعود ملكيته لجمعية مركز البرامج النسوية في المخيم. حيث قامت قوات ا...
427 likes, 15 comments - alkamandjati on January 27, 2026: " قامت قوات الاحتلال ليلة أمس باقتحام مركز الكمنجاتي الكائن في مخيم قلنديا لللاجئين والذي يعود ملكيته لجمعية مركز البرامج النسوية في المخيم...
www.instagram.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Last night, israeli occupation forces raided Al Kamandjati Center located in Qalandiya Refugee Camp, destroying all musical instruments inside the center.
This will be met, yet again, with silence from our classical music industry
www.instagram.com/p/DUBUWwSiCxl/
This will be met, yet again, with silence from our classical music industry
www.instagram.com/p/DUBUWwSiCxl/
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Eleven countries have condemned Israel's destruction of a United Nations headquarters in east Jerusalem, with the UK calling it an 'egregious' attack, but have announced no sanctions or policy changes
UK joins countries condemning Israel at UN – but announces no sanctions
www.thenational.scot
January 29, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Eleven countries have condemned Israel's destruction of a United Nations headquarters in east Jerusalem, with the UK calling it an 'egregious' attack, but have announced no sanctions or policy changes
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Hundreds of seats in cinemas across Scotland look to be empty this weekend for the launch of the United States president Donald Trump’s wife, Melania’s documentary
Scottish cinemas left empty as Melania film fails to attract ticket sales
www.thenational.scot
January 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Hundreds of seats in cinemas across Scotland look to be empty this weekend for the launch of the United States president Donald Trump’s wife, Melania’s documentary
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The First Minister has said he will "consider" calls from the Scottish Greens to evict American troops from Prestwick Airport
John Swinney to 'consider' calls to evict US troops from Prestwick Airport
www.thenational.scot
January 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The First Minister has said he will "consider" calls from the Scottish Greens to evict American troops from Prestwick Airport
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Sitting across the Oireachtas Children's Committee on online safety for children.
Very much getting the impression that a lot of politicians are reaching for the Under-16 ban. Momentum behind that rather than a deeper understanding of platforms, algorithms and any alternative view.
Very much getting the impression that a lot of politicians are reaching for the Under-16 ban. Momentum behind that rather than a deeper understanding of platforms, algorithms and any alternative view.
January 29, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Sitting across the Oireachtas Children's Committee on online safety for children.
Very much getting the impression that a lot of politicians are reaching for the Under-16 ban. Momentum behind that rather than a deeper understanding of platforms, algorithms and any alternative view.
Very much getting the impression that a lot of politicians are reaching for the Under-16 ban. Momentum behind that rather than a deeper understanding of platforms, algorithms and any alternative view.
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We’re just not a free country.
Any American watching this play out between regime forces and journalists overseas would recognize it for what it is.
Any American watching this play out between regime forces and journalists overseas would recognize it for what it is.
January 29, 2026 at 5:49 AM
We’re just not a free country.
Any American watching this play out between regime forces and journalists overseas would recognize it for what it is.
Any American watching this play out between regime forces and journalists overseas would recognize it for what it is.
JFC It's retweeting Michael O'Fking Kieffe. They really gravitate towards their own species don't they? #SpeirGorm
i continue to ask what people are still doing on the fascist white supremacy platform that generates child pornography
January 29, 2026 at 1:12 PM
JFC It's retweeting Michael O'Fking Kieffe. They really gravitate towards their own species don't they? #SpeirGorm
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🔴🔵🔜 Jørgen Strand-Larsen to Crystal Palace for £50m package add-ons included: deal almost done. Details pending then here we go. 🦅 #CPFC
January 29, 2026 at 9:56 AM
🔴🔵🔜 Jørgen Strand-Larsen to Crystal Palace for £50m package add-ons included: deal almost done. Details pending then here we go. 🦅 #CPFC
Who gets paid €270m to home children in Tusla’s care – and how do they perform? Three quarters of the children placed in residential care in Ireland live in commercial accommodation. Inspections of the largest owners’ children’s homes show a mixed record. (w/ The Currency)
www.dublininquirer.c...
www.dublininquirer.c...
January 29, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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A US plan to step up scrutiny of foreign visitors' social media use threatens to cut tourist spending by up to $15.7bn this year as people decide to stay away, an industry group said today
US scrutiny of social media a tourism threat - survey
A US plan to step up scrutiny of foreign visitors' social media use threatens to cut tourist spending by up to $15.7bn this year as people decide to stay away, an industry group said today.
www.rte.ie
January 29, 2026 at 11:54 AM
A US plan to step up scrutiny of foreign visitors' social media use threatens to cut tourist spending by up to $15.7bn this year as people decide to stay away, an industry group said today
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‘When all you’ve got is a hammer you might as well smash things in the name of being seen to do something.’
Camus
Camus
Sitting across the Oireachtas Children's Committee on online safety for children.
Very much getting the impression that a lot of politicians are reaching for the Under-16 ban. Momentum behind that rather than a deeper understanding of platforms, algorithms and any alternative view.
Very much getting the impression that a lot of politicians are reaching for the Under-16 ban. Momentum behind that rather than a deeper understanding of platforms, algorithms and any alternative view.
January 29, 2026 at 11:56 AM
‘When all you’ve got is a hammer you might as well smash things in the name of being seen to do something.’
Camus
Camus