Siobhan Macmahon
@sjmacmahon.bsky.social
“We will be able to
hew out of the mountain of despair
a stone of hope."
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
hew out of the mountain of despair
a stone of hope."
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
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This is one of my favourite pieces so far as The Times emphasises how AMAZING swifts are & how small the ask of swift bricks is, illustrating how pathetic Labour are being. www.thetimes.com/comment/the-...
November 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This is one of my favourite pieces so far as The Times emphasises how AMAZING swifts are & how small the ask of swift bricks is, illustrating how pathetic Labour are being. www.thetimes.com/comment/the-...
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If the government really intends to seize jewellery and other valuables from refugees,
either
- it is staggeringly ignorant of the historical precedents
or
- it's aware of the precedents, and thinks, yeah, we'll have some of that.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
either
- it is staggeringly ignorant of the historical precedents
or
- it's aware of the precedents, and thinks, yeah, we'll have some of that.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
No 10 tells Labour MPs it expects support for tough new asylum policies
Some backbenchers already opposing planned immigration crackdown seen as ‘economically and culturally illiterate’
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
If the government really intends to seize jewellery and other valuables from refugees,
either
- it is staggeringly ignorant of the historical precedents
or
- it's aware of the precedents, and thinks, yeah, we'll have some of that.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
either
- it is staggeringly ignorant of the historical precedents
or
- it's aware of the precedents, and thinks, yeah, we'll have some of that.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Column: Nancy Pelosi spent eight years in the wilderness of the House minority, but her clashes with President Trump returned her to icon status.
Often, even Trump’s missteps seemed to elevate the California Democrat.
Often, even Trump’s missteps seemed to elevate the California Democrat.
Column | How Pelosi got her groove back: Fighting with Trump
The Democrat spent eight years in the wilderness of House minority, but her Trump clashes returned her to icon status.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Column: Nancy Pelosi spent eight years in the wilderness of the House minority, but her clashes with President Trump returned her to icon status.
Often, even Trump’s missteps seemed to elevate the California Democrat.
Often, even Trump’s missteps seemed to elevate the California Democrat.
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I attended a Zoom talk on Monday about Finnish commercial semi-state Neova's (Finland's 'version' of Bord na Móna) plans for its post-industrial bogs.
What stood out to me was their siting of wind and solar together in the one space. Very economical if they can pull it off.
Two notable slides👇
What stood out to me was their siting of wind and solar together in the one space. Very economical if they can pull it off.
Two notable slides👇
November 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I attended a Zoom talk on Monday about Finnish commercial semi-state Neova's (Finland's 'version' of Bord na Móna) plans for its post-industrial bogs.
What stood out to me was their siting of wind and solar together in the one space. Very economical if they can pull it off.
Two notable slides👇
What stood out to me was their siting of wind and solar together in the one space. Very economical if they can pull it off.
Two notable slides👇
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Wait a minute - is the Orange Order calling into question the loyalty of the English king - to his own self ?!?
W H 💀 A T ?!
W H 💀 A T ?!
a cartoon of spongebob holding a pencil and writing on a piece of paper
ALT: a cartoon of spongebob holding a pencil and writing on a piece of paper
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November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Wait a minute - is the Orange Order calling into question the loyalty of the English king - to his own self ?!?
W H 💀 A T ?!
W H 💀 A T ?!
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Assaulted for protecting foxes! The lovely South Essex Hunt and their hired security goons! Please show South Norfolk Hunt Sabs some love!
November 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Assaulted for protecting foxes! The lovely South Essex Hunt and their hired security goons! Please show South Norfolk Hunt Sabs some love!
We're working with primary schools close to bogs and facilitating children to connect with their local bog through art and experience. Artist @anniehollandart.bsky.social was the mentor in our Tyrrellspass /Cloncrow Bog project with Eugene Dunbar and St Anne's NS #:LoveBogs
November 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Rewilding in Wicklow!
Will's field will become an oasis for native plants and wildlife in a low biodiversity landscape. Well done Will 👏
Will's field will become an oasis for native plants and wildlife in a low biodiversity landscape. Well done Will 👏
November 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Rewilding in Wicklow!
Will's field will become an oasis for native plants and wildlife in a low biodiversity landscape. Well done Will 👏
Will's field will become an oasis for native plants and wildlife in a low biodiversity landscape. Well done Will 👏
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Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York on winning night for Democrats
Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York on winning night for Democrats
Democratic socialist, 34, becomes city’s first Muslim mayor as Democrats triumph in several other key races
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Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani was elected on Tuesday as the 111th mayor of New York City, defeating the former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and making history as the city’s first Muslim mayor.
The 34-year-old democratic socialist and state assembly member from Queens, secured victory with more than 50% of the vote. Cuomo, 67, finished second with just over 40%, while Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa received just over 7% of the vote. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York on winning night for Democrats
What a lovely community, practicing what they preach
Love thy neighbor……
Love thy neighbor……
Octogenarian Sisters Rita, Regina and Bernadette went back to their old convent with local support, and an Instagram following. "People are calling us the rebellious sisters!" Rita says.
Meet the Austrian nuns who fled a care home to break into their old convent
Octogenarian Sisters Rita, Regina and Bernadette went back to their old convent with local support, and an Instagram following. "People are calling us the rebellious sisters!" Rita says.
n.pr
November 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
What a lovely community, practicing what they preach
Love thy neighbor……
Love thy neighbor……
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“Connolly won, and get this, her opponent said, ‘Catherine will be a president for all of us, and she will be my president and I really would like to wish her all the very, very best’.
“No caps, no whining about the election being rigged. Makes you wonder, what’s wrong with these people?”
“No caps, no whining about the election being rigged. Makes you wonder, what’s wrong with these people?”
Late night US TV host Jimmy Kimmel was on a family holiday to Ireland during last week’s presidential election and joked that “no one seemed terrified”.
He took a break from Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC to come to Ireland last week on a big family vacation.
jrnl.ie/6858931
He took a break from Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC to come to Ireland last week on a big family vacation.
jrnl.ie/6858931
‘No one seemed terrified’: Jimmy Kimmel contrasts Irish election with US after holidaying here
‘“No caps, no whining about the election being rigged.’
jrnl.ie
October 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
“Connolly won, and get this, her opponent said, ‘Catherine will be a president for all of us, and she will be my president and I really would like to wish her all the very, very best’.
“No caps, no whining about the election being rigged. Makes you wonder, what’s wrong with these people?”
“No caps, no whining about the election being rigged. Makes you wonder, what’s wrong with these people?”
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Some of the flock of 27 Twite near the lighthouse @ Flamborough Head at lunchtime. @flamboroughbird.bsky.social @j-dunning.net @rspb.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Some of the flock of 27 Twite near the lighthouse @ Flamborough Head at lunchtime. @flamboroughbird.bsky.social @j-dunning.net @rspb.bsky.social
Bent
The unfortunate truth 😢
The unfortunate truth 😢
Saw this and was appalled, but not surprised, at how quickly and easily the investigation was shut down.
October 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Bent
The unfortunate truth 😢
The unfortunate truth 😢
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The demands for our help are never ending, often back to back calls to our helpline and endless messsges. It’s an especially difficult time of year for inexperienced young swans making their way in the wild, finding themselves in all kind of situations!
October 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The demands for our help are never ending, often back to back calls to our helpline and endless messsges. It’s an especially difficult time of year for inexperienced young swans making their way in the wild, finding themselves in all kind of situations!
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A Short-eared Owl and Waxwing in off during the seawatch with a Great White Egret and Snow Bunting over, Northern Bullfinch on the outer head with 27 Twite and 2 Merlin, 2 Yellow-browed Warbler with another and Ring Ouzel at RSPB Bempton.
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/24...
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/24...
24th October 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
The weather consisted of sunny intervals, moderate westerly winds and a high of 12 degrees C. Seawatch highlights included 11 Whooper Swans and six Goosanders flying south. Three Whooper Swans also fl...
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
A Short-eared Owl and Waxwing in off during the seawatch with a Great White Egret and Snow Bunting over, Northern Bullfinch on the outer head with 27 Twite and 2 Merlin, 2 Yellow-browed Warbler with another and Ring Ouzel at RSPB Bempton.
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/24...
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/24...
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Midday update-Male Northern Bullfinch near the golf course entrance, 27 Twite below the lighthouse with Yellow-browed Warbler and Ring Ouzel at RSPB Bempton
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@birdguides.bsky.social
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October 24, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Midday update-Male Northern Bullfinch near the golf course entrance, 27 Twite below the lighthouse with Yellow-browed Warbler and Ring Ouzel at RSPB Bempton
@birdguides.bsky.social
@rarebirder.bsky.social
@birdguides.bsky.social
@rarebirder.bsky.social
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There has never been a more important time to elect a President who will be independent and represent Ireland with pride, courage and integrity.
Vote Connolly Number 1 on Friday, October 24th.
Polls open 7am-10pm.
www.catherineconnollyforpresident.ie
#spéirghorm #Áras25 #IrishPol #Connolly
October 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
There has never been a more important time to elect a President who will be independent and represent Ireland with pride, courage and integrity.
Vote Connolly Number 1 on Friday, October 24th.
Polls open 7am-10pm.
www.catherineconnollyforpresident.ie
#spéirghorm #Áras25 #IrishPol #Connolly
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Packed crowd at Vicar Street for the Get Out The Vote rally for Catherine Connolly.
Heather Humphreys and Fine Gael want to suppress the turnout of young and working class voters.
The answer is to turn out in massive numbers in rejection of their fear and smear campaign.
Heather Humphreys and Fine Gael want to suppress the turnout of young and working class voters.
The answer is to turn out in massive numbers in rejection of their fear and smear campaign.
October 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Packed crowd at Vicar Street for the Get Out The Vote rally for Catherine Connolly.
Heather Humphreys and Fine Gael want to suppress the turnout of young and working class voters.
The answer is to turn out in massive numbers in rejection of their fear and smear campaign.
Heather Humphreys and Fine Gael want to suppress the turnout of young and working class voters.
The answer is to turn out in massive numbers in rejection of their fear and smear campaign.
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The beautiful autumn plants of Connemara 🥰
October 8, 2025 at 7:49 AM
The beautiful autumn plants of Connemara 🥰
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Blanket bog rehabilitation in Co. Mayo and the flora that soon emerges 🧐
October 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Blanket bog rehabilitation in Co. Mayo and the flora that soon emerges 🧐
Sincere thanks to all the brilliant FBO and Bempton RSPB experts & volunteers who SO generously shared their vast knowledge & expertise and presentations.
I’m now hooked!
Bird migration, true magic!💫⚡️
Till Oct 10th ‘26…..
I’m now hooked!
Bird migration, true magic!💫⚡️
Till Oct 10th ‘26…..
October 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Sincere thanks to all the brilliant FBO and Bempton RSPB experts & volunteers who SO generously shared their vast knowledge & expertise and presentations.
I’m now hooked!
Bird migration, true magic!💫⚡️
Till Oct 10th ‘26…..
I’m now hooked!
Bird migration, true magic!💫⚡️
Till Oct 10th ‘26…..
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Ring Ouzel at RSPB Bempton in Washington machine dell and possible Hawfinch in the feeding station there
@birdguides.bsky.social
@rarebirder.bsky.social
@birdguides.bsky.social
@rarebirder.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Ring Ouzel at RSPB Bempton in Washington machine dell and possible Hawfinch in the feeding station there
@birdguides.bsky.social
@rarebirder.bsky.social
@birdguides.bsky.social
@rarebirder.bsky.social
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Three days birding @flamboroughbird.bsky.social during #MigWeek was massively enjoyable, with loads of migrants coming 'in off' the sea - always humbling. Blog here: birdingdad.blogspot.com Well done to the organisers at the Obs and all the volunteers who helped with walks etc.
October 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Three days birding @flamboroughbird.bsky.social during #MigWeek was massively enjoyable, with loads of migrants coming 'in off' the sea - always humbling. Blog here: birdingdad.blogspot.com Well done to the organisers at the Obs and all the volunteers who helped with walks etc.