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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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.
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"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
Che Adams looks set to remain at Torino after Wolves had an approach knocked back. As it stands, Angel Gomes and Adam Armstrong appear to be Wolves’ only Deadline Day additions. #wwfc
Source Alex Crook
Source Alex Crook
February 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Don't go to the USA, it is too dangerous.
February 2, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Don't go to the USA, it is too dangerous.
It's like a broken record. It's almost inconceivable that in a country so small, we have such HUGE corruption and no one seems to really bat an eyelid. Bertie going for Pres, Lowry back seat driving the government and now this shitstain back in Ireland's tv eye. Jeezus wept! #SpeirGorm
RTE showing how much they have learned from their brief dalliance with accountability by putting the poster boy for corruption on the cover of the RTE Guide.
February 2, 2026 at 3:35 PM
It's like a broken record. It's almost inconceivable that in a country so small, we have such HUGE corruption and no one seems to really bat an eyelid. Bertie going for Pres, Lowry back seat driving the government and now this shitstain back in Ireland's tv eye. Jeezus wept! #SpeirGorm
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AC Milan pull out of Jean-Philippe Mateta transfer after medical checks. France striker returns to palace for now but interest ongoing from elsewhere in possible loan before deadline. Jorgen Strand Larsen deal still on as things stand (David Ornstein)
February 2, 2026 at 3:29 PM
AC Milan pull out of Jean-Philippe Mateta transfer after medical checks. France striker returns to palace for now but interest ongoing from elsewhere in possible loan before deadline. Jorgen Strand Larsen deal still on as things stand (David Ornstein)
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BREAKING: Peter Mandelson has been reported to the police over the latest Epstein revelations
The SNP said serious allegations are now emerging that sensitive, state information that may have been passing between Mandelson and Epstein
The SNP said serious allegations are now emerging that sensitive, state information that may have been passing between Mandelson and Epstein
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 PM
BREAKING: Peter Mandelson has been reported to the police over the latest Epstein revelations
The SNP said serious allegations are now emerging that sensitive, state information that may have been passing between Mandelson and Epstein
The SNP said serious allegations are now emerging that sensitive, state information that may have been passing between Mandelson and Epstein
Reports from French media that Wolves have reached an agreement with Besiktas for the transfer of Emmanuel Agbadou for around €18m
Source L’Equipe
#wwfc
Source L’Equipe
#wwfc
February 2, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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JK Rowling's team invited Jeffery Epstein to the deathly hallows play and to a Harry potter dinner.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov
February 1, 2026 at 4:52 PM
JK Rowling's team invited Jeffery Epstein to the deathly hallows play and to a Harry potter dinner.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
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George Mitchell, WHO was honoured for his work in the Irish peace process, has been removed from a scholarship programme that bears his name due his links to the Epstein scandal.
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George Mitchell's name removed from scholarship programme amid Epstein files release
The US-Ireland Alliance has unanimously agreed that its George J. Michell Scholarship program should no longer bear the former Senator’s name.
jrnl.ie
February 1, 2026 at 6:06 PM
George Mitchell, WHO was honoured for his work in the Irish peace process, has been removed from a scholarship programme that bears his name due his links to the Epstein scandal.
jrnl.ie/6944494t
jrnl.ie/6944494t
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February 1, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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In Swords, a network for autistic people and their parents grows. “I can't sit around crying about what I don't have ... looking for someone else to solve my problems,” Caroline St Leger says. “I need to be part of the solution.”
In Swords, a network for autistic people and their parents grows
“I can't sit around crying about what I don't have ... looking for someone else to solve my problems,” Caroline St Leger says. “I need to be part of the solution.”
www.dublininquirer.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:45 PM
In Swords, a network for autistic people and their parents grows. “I can't sit around crying about what I don't have ... looking for someone else to solve my problems,” Caroline St Leger says. “I need to be part of the solution.”
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February 1, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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For the uninitiated, these are Irish Throwing Stars, an ancient weapon wielded by St. Brigid during the 1916 Rising, striking fear into the hearts of the British, and responsible for the eventual smiting of both Cromwell and Thatcher.
February 1, 2026 at 2:12 PM
For the uninitiated, these are Irish Throwing Stars, an ancient weapon wielded by St. Brigid during the 1916 Rising, striking fear into the hearts of the British, and responsible for the eventual smiting of both Cromwell and Thatcher.
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Raúl Jiménez has scored all 12 of his penalties in the Premier League - the most by any player with a 100% scoring record from the spot in the competition's history, overtaking Yaya Touré (11/11). (Opta)
February 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Raúl Jiménez has scored all 12 of his penalties in the Premier League - the most by any player with a 100% scoring record from the spot in the competition's history, overtaking Yaya Touré (11/11). (Opta)
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One of those bodies was that of Hind Rajab, dead beside six members of her Aunt’s family, all left by their IDF killers to rot in their car. For eleven days.
January 31, 2026 at 10:23 PM
One of those bodies was that of Hind Rajab, dead beside six members of her Aunt’s family, all left by their IDF killers to rot in their car. For eleven days.
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At an Irish Gaming Convention and the current vibe is Fuck Trump, Fuck ICE, and Fuck Musk.
Who wants to be an award winner, cause apparently just being given it means you earned it!
Well done Warpcon, excellently played.
Who wants to be an award winner, cause apparently just being given it means you earned it!
Well done Warpcon, excellently played.
January 31, 2026 at 11:11 PM
At an Irish Gaming Convention and the current vibe is Fuck Trump, Fuck ICE, and Fuck Musk.
Who wants to be an award winner, cause apparently just being given it means you earned it!
Well done Warpcon, excellently played.
Who wants to be an award winner, cause apparently just being given it means you earned it!
Well done Warpcon, excellently played.
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A first look at tomorrow's front page of The Sunday National 📰
Pro-Israel group's 'secret' guest list
Pro-Israel group's 'secret' guest list
January 31, 2026 at 9:57 PM
A first look at tomorrow's front page of The Sunday National 📰
Pro-Israel group's 'secret' guest list
Pro-Israel group's 'secret' guest list
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Alternative viewing Oscar nominated - The Voice of Hind Rajab
January 31, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Alternative viewing Oscar nominated - The Voice of Hind Rajab
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Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he wants to put an age restriction on social media in Ireland as it is "experimenting with the minds" of young people.
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Simon Harris says he wants to put an age restriction on social media
“I think social media is almost experimenting with the minds, the brains, of children, and that can’t be tolerated,” he said.
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January 31, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Planning on heading up to Enniskillen next Sunday to cover the Save Our Acute Services protest march.
The ~5 hours I'll be spending on buses there and back offering a blunt hint at what cutting regional provision and centralising everything actually means in practice for the rest of NI.
The ~5 hours I'll be spending on buses there and back offering a blunt hint at what cutting regional provision and centralising everything actually means in practice for the rest of NI.
January 31, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Planning on heading up to Enniskillen next Sunday to cover the Save Our Acute Services protest march.
The ~5 hours I'll be spending on buses there and back offering a blunt hint at what cutting regional provision and centralising everything actually means in practice for the rest of NI.
The ~5 hours I'll be spending on buses there and back offering a blunt hint at what cutting regional provision and centralising everything actually means in practice for the rest of NI.
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Thousands of protestors rallied in Minneapolis last night in the latest show of anger over US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
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Thousands rally in US cities as immigration anger gathers in US
There were reports of protests in New York and Los Angeles as well as other locations.
jrnl.ie
January 31, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Thousands of protestors rallied in Minneapolis last night in the latest show of anger over US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
jrnl.ie/6943803t
jrnl.ie/6943803t
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Few bright spells appearing over the solar farm under construction in Rathoe County Carlow.
January 31, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Few bright spells appearing over the solar farm under construction in Rathoe County Carlow.
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US authorities reportedly investigate claims that Meta can read encrypted WhatsApp messages
US authorities reportedly investigate claims that Meta can read encrypted WhatsApp messages
A lawsuit filed last week alleges tech firm ‘can access virtually all’ private communications, a claim the company has denied
US authorities have reportedly investigated claims that Meta can read users’ encrypted chats on the WhatsApp messaging platform, which it owns.
The reports follow a lawsuit filed last week, which claimed Meta “can access virtually all of WhatsApp users’ purportedly ‘private’ communications”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 1:08 PM
US authorities reportedly investigate claims that Meta can read encrypted WhatsApp messages