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
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Israeli army bulldozes Gaza cemetery containing Allied soldiers' graves - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/idf-bulldoze-cemetery-containing-allied-soldiers-graves
Israeli army bulldozes Gaza cemetery containing Allied soldiers' graves
Satellite imagery shows headstones have been removed and earth has been dug up
www.middleeasteye.net
February 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Israeli army bulldozes Gaza cemetery containing Allied soldiers' graves - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/idf-bulldoze-cemetery-containing-allied-soldiers-graves
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Absolutely appalling pieces of shit that can do this with glee. I fucking despair for the world, between Paedophile central going all authoritarian and the Israeli hierarchy inflicting untold cruelty for fun, Our world is an absolute shitshow. #GenocidalBastards #Israel
VIDEO | Israeli Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen personally overseeing the disconnection of water and electricity services to UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees) offices in occupied East Jerusalem.
February 4, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Absolutely appalling pieces of shit that can do this with glee. I fucking despair for the world, between Paedophile central going all authoritarian and the Israeli hierarchy inflicting untold cruelty for fun, Our world is an absolute shitshow. #GenocidalBastards #Israel
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BREAKING: The UK Government has retreated in the face of a Labour rebellion over the release of the Mandelson files
In a humiliating climbdown, the UK Government has conceded that MPs should be allowed to review what material is released after previously raising 'national security' concerns
In a humiliating climbdown, the UK Government has conceded that MPs should be allowed to review what material is released after previously raising 'national security' concerns
February 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM
BREAKING: The UK Government has retreated in the face of a Labour rebellion over the release of the Mandelson files
In a humiliating climbdown, the UK Government has conceded that MPs should be allowed to review what material is released after previously raising 'national security' concerns
In a humiliating climbdown, the UK Government has conceded that MPs should be allowed to review what material is released after previously raising 'national security' concerns
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Farm workers in solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org baristas. #DeleteTheApp
February 4, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Farm workers in solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org baristas. #DeleteTheApp
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Israeli air strikes today in Gaza have killed 21 people, including three children.
Despite a US-brokered truce entering its second phase last month, violence has continued in the Gaza Strip - at least 556 people have been killed since the ceasefire took effect on 10 October.
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Despite a US-brokered truce entering its second phase last month, violence has continued in the Gaza Strip - at least 556 people have been killed since the ceasefire took effect on 10 October.
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Israeli air strikes in Gaza kill 21 people, including three children
At least 556 people have been killed in Israeli strikes since the ceasefire took effect on 10 October.
jrnl.ie
February 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Israeli air strikes today in Gaza have killed 21 people, including three children.
Despite a US-brokered truce entering its second phase last month, violence has continued in the Gaza Strip - at least 556 people have been killed since the ceasefire took effect on 10 October.
jrnl.ie/6946687
Despite a US-brokered truce entering its second phase last month, violence has continued in the Gaza Strip - at least 556 people have been killed since the ceasefire took effect on 10 October.
jrnl.ie/6946687
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The government set to implement a total ban on the use of scramblers in public places.
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien remarked that the new regulations “will help to bring additional legal clarity to the existing position that scramblers are banned for use on the road in almost all cases”.
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien remarked that the new regulations “will help to bring additional legal clarity to the existing position that scramblers are banned for use on the road in almost all cases”.
February 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The government set to implement a total ban on the use of scramblers in public places.
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien remarked that the new regulations “will help to bring additional legal clarity to the existing position that scramblers are banned for use on the road in almost all cases”.
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien remarked that the new regulations “will help to bring additional legal clarity to the existing position that scramblers are banned for use on the road in almost all cases”.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein asked an exotic dancer for a threesome at the late paedophile’s Florida home, legal letters claim.
Lawyers also claimed the party at Epstein’s West Palm Beach home included women “as young as 14 years old”.
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Lawyers also claimed the party at Epstein’s West Palm Beach home included women “as young as 14 years old”.
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Legal letters claim ex-prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein asked exotic dancer for a threesome
The document came as part of the millions of pages released by the US Department of Justice on Friday.
jrnl.ie
February 4, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein asked an exotic dancer for a threesome at the late paedophile’s Florida home, legal letters claim.
Lawyers also claimed the party at Epstein’s West Palm Beach home included women “as young as 14 years old”.
jrnl.ie/6946756
Lawyers also claimed the party at Epstein’s West Palm Beach home included women “as young as 14 years old”.
jrnl.ie/6946756
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Pressure grows on Starmer’s chief of staff over Mandelson ambassador appointment ft.trib.al/AYWOoLJ
Pressure grows on Starmer’s chief of staff over Mandelson ambassador appointment
Multiple MPs in Labour Party question Morgan McSweeney’s judgment as revelations shake Westminster
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February 4, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Pressure grows on Starmer’s chief of staff over Mandelson ambassador appointment ft.trib.al/AYWOoLJ
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The dude who rented out the city of Venice for his wedding just fired a third of WAPO staff to save money. If you use or consume Amazon products you are helping an inglorious asshole become richer.
February 4, 2026 at 3:55 PM
The dude who rented out the city of Venice for his wedding just fired a third of WAPO staff to save money. If you use or consume Amazon products you are helping an inglorious asshole become richer.
February 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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BREAKING: Protesters have put 'Crime Scene' tape on the railings of Buckingham Palace as part of a protest.
Activists from Republic held up a banner saying 'Charles, what are you hiding?'
Republic demands full disclosure of Epstein connections and Andrew's alleged visits from trafficked girls
Activists from Republic held up a banner saying 'Charles, what are you hiding?'
Republic demands full disclosure of Epstein connections and Andrew's alleged visits from trafficked girls
February 4, 2026 at 4:08 PM
BREAKING: Protesters have put 'Crime Scene' tape on the railings of Buckingham Palace as part of a protest.
Activists from Republic held up a banner saying 'Charles, what are you hiding?'
Republic demands full disclosure of Epstein connections and Andrew's alleged visits from trafficked girls
Activists from Republic held up a banner saying 'Charles, what are you hiding?'
Republic demands full disclosure of Epstein connections and Andrew's alleged visits from trafficked girls
JFC he's like a bad penny #SpeirGorm
Ryan Tubridy has secured another hosting position, as he is set to join the weekend line-up on UK digital radio station Times Radio
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Ryan Tubridy has another new radio gig - here’s where you’ll hear him next
The broadcaster will host a new Sunday afternoon show on Times Radio.
jrnl.ie
February 4, 2026 at 4:10 PM
JFC he's like a bad penny #SpeirGorm
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EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK are under pressure to explain why their treasurer appears numerous times in the Epstein files over more than a decade
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
February 4, 2026 at 10:41 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK are under pressure to explain why their treasurer appears numerous times in the Epstein files over more than a decade
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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Don't miss your last chance to apply for a job as a seasonal tour guide with the OPW.
If you're passionate about history, heritage, and love public speaking, this is the job for you.
Application deadline is February 5th at 5pm.
Go to gov.ie/opwjobs - link in bio.
If you're passionate about history, heritage, and love public speaking, this is the job for you.
Application deadline is February 5th at 5pm.
Go to gov.ie/opwjobs - link in bio.
February 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Don't miss your last chance to apply for a job as a seasonal tour guide with the OPW.
If you're passionate about history, heritage, and love public speaking, this is the job for you.
Application deadline is February 5th at 5pm.
Go to gov.ie/opwjobs - link in bio.
If you're passionate about history, heritage, and love public speaking, this is the job for you.
Application deadline is February 5th at 5pm.
Go to gov.ie/opwjobs - link in bio.
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Two brothers of longtime Coloradan Renee Good told Congress they took some consolation in the hope that her killing would bring reforms to ICE, but it has not.
February 4, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Two brothers of longtime Coloradan Renee Good told Congress they took some consolation in the hope that her killing would bring reforms to ICE, but it has not.
Dublin: Musk’s social media company X is refusing to appear before a Parliamentary committee today, Wednesday, <24 hours after the company's Paris offices were raided over alleged complicity in the possession and organised distribution of child abuse images.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
X spurns TDs and senators as Paris office is raided for allegedly facilitating child abuse images
Google, Meta, and TikTok will be at Oireachtas media committee but — even amid the Grok 'nudification' scandal — Elon Musk's social media company is refusing to show up
www.irishexaminer.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:58 AM
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Israel is still at war with the Middle East
February 4, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Israel is still at war with the Middle East
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We sat down with Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone for a lengthy interview not about the game's beginnings, but about its journey over the last 10 years, and its future. https://bit.ly/3Zb0kA7
February 4, 2026 at 1:01 AM
We sat down with Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone for a lengthy interview not about the game's beginnings, but about its journey over the last 10 years, and its future. https://bit.ly/3Zb0kA7
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A #painting for a brief distraction. "Dublin, Purple and Orange" I painted because Dublin is home, and what can one say about one's home? I can actually talk a lot, so could wax purple about it all day, but in this instance I decided to simply give you my Dublin - painted in purple. #art #SpeirGhorm
February 3, 2026 at 10:04 PM
A #painting for a brief distraction. "Dublin, Purple and Orange" I painted because Dublin is home, and what can one say about one's home? I can actually talk a lot, so could wax purple about it all day, but in this instance I decided to simply give you my Dublin - painted in purple. #art #SpeirGhorm
"My Lovely Horse Rescue" did everything in their power to try and save this pregnant horse (with fully formed foal). I followed the story yesterday on FB and they posted today that the horse sadly died. They saw the culprits running towards Ballyfermot and MLHR are pleading for footage #SpeirGorm
An animal welfare charity has appealed for witnesses after a heavily pregnant horse died hours after being “left for dead” on a busy Dublin road.
My Lovely Horse Animal Rescue said it is “actively engaged with An Garda Síochána” regarding the incident.
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My Lovely Horse Animal Rescue said it is “actively engaged with An Garda Síochána” regarding the incident.
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Animal charity appeals for witnesses after pregnant horse ‘left for dead’ on busy Dublin road
The charity today revealed that the horse was put to sleep as a result of her ‘severe internal injuries’.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:22 PM
"My Lovely Horse Rescue" did everything in their power to try and save this pregnant horse (with fully formed foal). I followed the story yesterday on FB and they posted today that the horse sadly died. They saw the culprits running towards Ballyfermot and MLHR are pleading for footage #SpeirGorm
Holy fucking shit lol 🙈 #EpsteinFiles #Mandelson
February 3, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Holy fucking shit lol 🙈 #EpsteinFiles #Mandelson
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Benjamin Netanyahu told US envoy Steve Witkoff that the West Bank-based Palestinian Authority (PA) would not be part of post-war Gaza's governance "in any way".
Under US President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan, the PA's post-war role in Gaza was left unclear.
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Under US President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan, the PA's post-war role in Gaza was left unclear.
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Benjamin Netanyahu tells US envoy Palestinian Authority won't be part of post-war Gaza governance
Under Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, the Palestinian Authority’s post-war role in Gaza was left unclear.
jrnl.ie
February 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Benjamin Netanyahu told US envoy Steve Witkoff that the West Bank-based Palestinian Authority (PA) would not be part of post-war Gaza's governance "in any way".
Under US President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan, the PA's post-war role in Gaza was left unclear.
jrnl.ie/6946136
Under US President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan, the PA's post-war role in Gaza was left unclear.
jrnl.ie/6946136
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Epstein survivor speaks out after latest files released
Epstein survivor speaks out after latest files released
We spoke to Jena Lisa Jones, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse. She was just 14 years old when Epstein assaulted her during a massage at his house in Palm Beach.
www.channel4.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Epstein survivor speaks out after latest files released