AJ Summs
@ajsumms.bsky.social
Vegetarian but I hate bananas
She/her
She/her
Together, we are calling on Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to mandate that all women are informed if they have dense breasts after a mammogram. my.uplift.ie/petitions/ma...
Mandate Breast Density Reporting for All Irish Women
Together, we are calling on Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to mandate that all women are informed if they have dense breasts after a mammogram.
my.uplift.ie
March 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Together, we are calling on Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to mandate that all women are informed if they have dense breasts after a mammogram. my.uplift.ie/petitions/ma...
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"February-isn't-Spring" people, remove the coloniser from your mind
February 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
"February-isn't-Spring" people, remove the coloniser from your mind
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Let's use the correct names of Palestine 🇵🇸
December 24, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Let's use the correct names of Palestine 🇵🇸
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Apologies to all! My festive #AldiWineClinic is on Thursday, 12 Dec 5 to 7pm! All your questions answered and you could wine an Aldi gift card - just repost this post and ask a question - but do remember to use the hashtag #AldiWineClinic and I'll respond on Wednesday.
December 10, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Apologies to all! My festive #AldiWineClinic is on Thursday, 12 Dec 5 to 7pm! All your questions answered and you could wine an Aldi gift card - just repost this post and ask a question - but do remember to use the hashtag #AldiWineClinic and I'll respond on Wednesday.
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There I am, hard at work in the workshop, making copper candle trios.
Experience the alluring radiance of the SLATED Copper Candle Trio.
Slated.ie
#SLATED
#speirgorm
#IrishDesign
Reposts would be wonderful.
Experience the alluring radiance of the SLATED Copper Candle Trio.
Slated.ie
#SLATED
#speirgorm
#IrishDesign
Reposts would be wonderful.
December 2, 2024 at 10:33 AM
There I am, hard at work in the workshop, making copper candle trios.
Experience the alluring radiance of the SLATED Copper Candle Trio.
Slated.ie
#SLATED
#speirgorm
#IrishDesign
Reposts would be wonderful.
Experience the alluring radiance of the SLATED Copper Candle Trio.
Slated.ie
#SLATED
#speirgorm
#IrishDesign
Reposts would be wonderful.
One of my favourite Twitter stories on this thread 🧵
The most stressed out I've ever been about Christmas was when I was 16 and I got my first ever job, working at M&S in Dundrum. As soon as I started I kept hearing these myths about the Christmas Eve Waste Sale, where all the food that wasn't sold on the 24th was marked down 90%.
November 27, 2024 at 8:22 AM
One of my favourite Twitter stories on this thread 🧵
Great explanation ahead of #ge24
Worth another share, for the week that's in it…
How Ireland's PR-STV electoral system works, explained with a 🔴specific 🟠 (#notspon) 🟡 brand 🟢 of 🔵 popular 🟣 colourful 🟤 chocolate confectionery.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social #ge24
(Part 1 of 4)
How Ireland's PR-STV electoral system works, explained with a 🔴specific 🟠 (#notspon) 🟡 brand 🟢 of 🔵 popular 🟣 colourful 🟤 chocolate confectionery.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social #ge24
(Part 1 of 4)
November 26, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Great explanation ahead of #ge24
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To be fair she does look like a chicken.
November 23, 2024 at 2:08 PM
To be fair she does look like a chicken.
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go.bsky.app/6jV8qvJ This starter pack of Irish Media Personalities, Broadcasters and Outlets if Full. I will start another one when we see more people appear here. These are suggestions not endorsements! Enjoy!
November 16, 2024 at 4:08 PM
go.bsky.app/6jV8qvJ This starter pack of Irish Media Personalities, Broadcasters and Outlets if Full. I will start another one when we see more people appear here. These are suggestions not endorsements! Enjoy!
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I would like to speak up today for the trans community.
You see, I know a bit of what it’s like to be politically scapegoated. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, suddenly anyone in America who had any amount of Japanese ancestry became suspect. Politicians preyed upon ignorance and fear. /1
You see, I know a bit of what it’s like to be politically scapegoated. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, suddenly anyone in America who had any amount of Japanese ancestry became suspect. Politicians preyed upon ignorance and fear. /1
November 17, 2024 at 6:19 PM
I would like to speak up today for the trans community.
You see, I know a bit of what it’s like to be politically scapegoated. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, suddenly anyone in America who had any amount of Japanese ancestry became suspect. Politicians preyed upon ignorance and fear. /1
You see, I know a bit of what it’s like to be politically scapegoated. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, suddenly anyone in America who had any amount of Japanese ancestry became suspect. Politicians preyed upon ignorance and fear. /1
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Indeed. When they rounded up the Japanese Americans, myself and my family included, for internment during WWII out of fear over Japanese spies and saboteurs, two thirds of us were U.S. citizens.
Don’t think it won’t happen again when they come for the “undocumented.”
Don’t think it won’t happen again when they come for the “undocumented.”
November 17, 2024 at 9:23 AM
Indeed. When they rounded up the Japanese Americans, myself and my family included, for internment during WWII out of fear over Japanese spies and saboteurs, two thirds of us were U.S. citizens.
Don’t think it won’t happen again when they come for the “undocumented.”
Don’t think it won’t happen again when they come for the “undocumented.”
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My word of the day (and personal recommendation) is ‘snerdling’ (18th century): nestling cosily beneath the covers and holding off the day a little longer.
Morning.
Morning.
November 16, 2024 at 9:05 AM
My word of the day (and personal recommendation) is ‘snerdling’ (18th century): nestling cosily beneath the covers and holding off the day a little longer.
Morning.
Morning.
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"Never forget, the electric car is here to save the car industry, not the planet"
THREAD: I’m going to share this thread here to clearly state my perspective on electric vehicles, car dependency and better cities, for all those who frequently ask me about it, including media, elected leaders and many others. Here goes. Please share it frequently if you think it will help. 🧵#EVS
November 13, 2024 at 8:06 AM
"Never forget, the electric car is here to save the car industry, not the planet"
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Bluesky is currently the #1 free app on the Top charts 🔵
Twitter (X) is no longer in the top 25
Twitter (X) is no longer in the top 25
November 13, 2024 at 5:57 AM
Bluesky is currently the #1 free app on the Top charts 🔵
Twitter (X) is no longer in the top 25
Twitter (X) is no longer in the top 25
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"Some librarians also reported being afraid to walk to their cars after work, especially if it was dark."
How it's going in Irish libraries that have LGBTQIA+ books or events.
www.thejournal.ie/impact-of-an...
How it's going in Irish libraries that have LGBTQIA+ books or events.
www.thejournal.ie/impact-of-an...
Harassed and called paedophiles: Librarians describe being targeted by anti-LGBT+ groups
Some librarians fear being physically attacked, according to new research.
www.thejournal.ie
November 12, 2024 at 9:13 AM
"Some librarians also reported being afraid to walk to their cars after work, especially if it was dark."
How it's going in Irish libraries that have LGBTQIA+ books or events.
www.thejournal.ie/impact-of-an...
How it's going in Irish libraries that have LGBTQIA+ books or events.
www.thejournal.ie/impact-of-an...
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I have started a starter pack... all the posters I could find who are Irish, based in Ireland or posting about Irish stuff. Maybe a vain attempt to recreate some of the buzz of Irish 'other site'.
It's not meant to be exclusive! Let me know if you want to be added!
go.bsky.app/Mh5ihbM
It's not meant to be exclusive! Let me know if you want to be added!
go.bsky.app/Mh5ihbM
November 7, 2024 at 9:46 AM
I have started a starter pack... all the posters I could find who are Irish, based in Ireland or posting about Irish stuff. Maybe a vain attempt to recreate some of the buzz of Irish 'other site'.
It's not meant to be exclusive! Let me know if you want to be added!
go.bsky.app/Mh5ihbM
It's not meant to be exclusive! Let me know if you want to be added!
go.bsky.app/Mh5ihbM
I played squaredle.com 06/30:
*37/37 words (+11 bonus words)
📖 In the top 11% by bonus words
🔥 Solve streak: 2
*37/37 words (+11 bonus words)
📖 In the top 11% by bonus words
🔥 Solve streak: 2
Squaredle
Squaredle is a daily word building game. Swipe letters in the grid to test your vocabulary every day and rise to the top of the leaderboards!
squaredle.com
June 30, 2024 at 4:44 PM
I played squaredle.com 06/30:
*37/37 words (+11 bonus words)
📖 In the top 11% by bonus words
🔥 Solve streak: 2
*37/37 words (+11 bonus words)
📖 In the top 11% by bonus words
🔥 Solve streak: 2
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Last week the Israeli military killed my friend, Dr. Refaat Alareer. But was Refaat was story. Refaat was an idea. Those stories and ideas are now in New York subways, on walls in Malta, in the Seanad in Dublin and all across the world. You can’t kill a story. You can’t kill an idea.
December 13, 2023 at 7:35 PM
Last week the Israeli military killed my friend, Dr. Refaat Alareer. But was Refaat was story. Refaat was an idea. Those stories and ideas are now in New York subways, on walls in Malta, in the Seanad in Dublin and all across the world. You can’t kill a story. You can’t kill an idea.
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This is heartbreaking. Israel continues to kill thousands of Palestinian civilians, with the backing and support of the US, EU, and UK, and it's getting worse each day.
#FuckIsrael #FreePalestine
#FuckIsrael #FreePalestine
"A Message to friends: Thank you and the supporters around the world. You have been compassionate and very strong. We ask you not to lose hope, even if the world seems completely unfair and your efforts have not yet resulted in a ceasefire."
Bisan
Bisan
December 2, 2023 at 11:19 PM
This is heartbreaking. Israel continues to kill thousands of Palestinian civilians, with the backing and support of the US, EU, and UK, and it's getting worse each day.
#FuckIsrael #FreePalestine
#FuckIsrael #FreePalestine
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Do not go gentle into that good night
December 1, 2023 at 6:36 PM
Do not go gentle into that good night
Rest in peace Shane
Shane MacGowan: Pogues singer dies aged 65
Shane MacGowan: Pogues singer dies aged 65
The Irish singer-songwriter, whose hits include Fairytale of New York, was unwell for some time.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 30, 2023 at 1:03 PM
Rest in peace Shane
@philipnolan.bsky.social welcome to bluesky Philip and Molly too!
November 30, 2023 at 1:02 PM
@philipnolan.bsky.social welcome to bluesky Philip and Molly too!
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Another reminder that, in this week of payday, I'm still running my Book Club Xmas Appeal in aid of DSPCA, Fighting Words Northern Ireland, Epilepsy Ireland and My Lovely Horse Rescue.
Every fiver helps, we are €12,000 up heading for our target of €40,000 by Xmas:
www.gofundme.com/f/therickosh...
Every fiver helps, we are €12,000 up heading for our target of €40,000 by Xmas:
www.gofundme.com/f/therickosh...
The Rick O'Shea Book Club Xmas Appeal 2023, organized by Rick O'Shea
The Rick O'Shea Book Club is Ireland's largest book club with 40,000 members i… Rick O'Shea needs your support for The Rick O'Shea Book Club Xmas Appeal 2023
www.gofundme.com
November 27, 2023 at 1:42 PM
Another reminder that, in this week of payday, I'm still running my Book Club Xmas Appeal in aid of DSPCA, Fighting Words Northern Ireland, Epilepsy Ireland and My Lovely Horse Rescue.
Every fiver helps, we are €12,000 up heading for our target of €40,000 by Xmas:
www.gofundme.com/f/therickosh...
Every fiver helps, we are €12,000 up heading for our target of €40,000 by Xmas:
www.gofundme.com/f/therickosh...