Anne-Marie
@amflynn.bsky.social
Columnist, board member, learner,
dreamer, scribbler, Gaelic Games fan, Left leaner, cat servant 🐈🐈⬛️
📍Mayo, Ireland
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dreamer, scribbler, Gaelic Games fan, Left leaner, cat servant 🐈🐈⬛️
📍Mayo, Ireland
👩🦰 She/her
🔐 Views my own
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Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
November 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
It's also as ugly as fuck
Germans don't like shoddy cars.
"Tesla Model Y ranked last for reliability among nearly new cars in Germany's TÜV 2026 report.
17.3% of Model Ys failed serious safety inspections; common issues included brakes and suspension."
#TeslaTakedown
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"Tesla Model Y ranked last for reliability among nearly new cars in Germany's TÜV 2026 report.
17.3% of Model Ys failed serious safety inspections; common issues included brakes and suspension."
#TeslaTakedown
www.autoblog.com/news/tesla-m...
Tesla Model Y Posts Worst Defect Rate of Any New Car in a Decade
Tesla Model Y reliability just hit rock bottom in Germany’s TÜV Report 2026, with the worst defect rate in a decade. Here’s why that matters to you.
www.autoblog.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
It's also as ugly as fuck
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They’re all on about the poor landlords selling up and leaving the market. Yet to see even one piece about the thousands of tenants across the country handed or about to be handed eviction notices or what they’re going to do next. Not one.
#Spéirghorm
#Spéirghorm
This is just dreadful. What a mess, feel so so sorry for everyone facing eviction notices coming up to Christmas. It's shameful the trauma ppl are being put through. #Speirgorm #Housinhcrisis. RTE news : Early blow for rent reforms by exodus of small landlords
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Early blow for rent reforms by exodus of small landlords
The Government's rental reforms have been dealt an early blow by news this week of an exodus of small landlords, writes Sandra Hurley.
www.rte.ie
November 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
They’re all on about the poor landlords selling up and leaving the market. Yet to see even one piece about the thousands of tenants across the country handed or about to be handed eviction notices or what they’re going to do next. Not one.
#Spéirghorm
#Spéirghorm
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16,766 without a home
This is f*cking scandalous
A result of shameful government policy with empty homes everywhere
Me & @judesherry.bsky.social updated the numbers on our dereliction billboard yesterday with music by Meryl Streek
Lower John St, Cork City
#DerelictIreland #HousingCrisis #SpeirGorm
This is f*cking scandalous
A result of shameful government policy with empty homes everywhere
Me & @judesherry.bsky.social updated the numbers on our dereliction billboard yesterday with music by Meryl Streek
Lower John St, Cork City
#DerelictIreland #HousingCrisis #SpeirGorm
November 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM
16,766 without a home
This is f*cking scandalous
A result of shameful government policy with empty homes everywhere
Me & @judesherry.bsky.social updated the numbers on our dereliction billboard yesterday with music by Meryl Streek
Lower John St, Cork City
#DerelictIreland #HousingCrisis #SpeirGorm
This is f*cking scandalous
A result of shameful government policy with empty homes everywhere
Me & @judesherry.bsky.social updated the numbers on our dereliction billboard yesterday with music by Meryl Streek
Lower John St, Cork City
#DerelictIreland #HousingCrisis #SpeirGorm
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Every word of this. I fill a trolley for the VdeP every Christmas and I include my son in the process and I am KILLED every year impressing upon him that we shouldn't have to do this, that most ppl who use that service work hard, but wages are low and rent is high and the State should do more.
🧵 As we look towards the #LateLateToyShow next week, it's time to remember that everyone - including the State - will expect us all to donate generously to the very worthy causes supported financially by the Toy Show Appeal. Let's think about this.
November 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Every word of this. I fill a trolley for the VdeP every Christmas and I include my son in the process and I am KILLED every year impressing upon him that we shouldn't have to do this, that most ppl who use that service work hard, but wages are low and rent is high and the State should do more.
Most will already know, but just in case not, this is JK Rowling by another name. 🤢
November 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Most will already know, but just in case not, this is JK Rowling by another name. 🤢
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Few saw it, but Ireland rounded out 2025 with a win over Hungary in Marbella this afternoon.
Abbie Larkin starred in the behind-closed-doors international friendly, bagging a goal and an assist, with Kyra Carusa and Denise O'Sullivan also on target.
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Abbie Larkin starred in the behind-closed-doors international friendly, bagging a goal and an assist, with Kyra Carusa and Denise O'Sullivan also on target.
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Abbie Larkin stars as Ireland beat Hungary in behind-closed-doors friendly
Kyra Carusa and Denise O’Sullivan were also on target in Marbella.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Few saw it, but Ireland rounded out 2025 with a win over Hungary in Marbella this afternoon.
Abbie Larkin starred in the behind-closed-doors international friendly, bagging a goal and an assist, with Kyra Carusa and Denise O'Sullivan also on target.
the42.ie/6889145t
Abbie Larkin starred in the behind-closed-doors international friendly, bagging a goal and an assist, with Kyra Carusa and Denise O'Sullivan also on target.
the42.ie/6889145t
Of all the things that could be done, this?
Dublin’s Herzog Park set to be ‘denamed’ by city councillors over Israel connections
Dublin’s Herzog Park set to be ‘denamed’ by city councillors over Israel connections
Chief Rabbi says Jewish story deserves not to be ‘whitewashed or erased’
www.irishtimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Of all the things that could be done, this?
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Zarah Sultana boycotts first day of Your Party conference over 'witch hunt' expulsions
Zarah Sultana boycotts first day of Your Party conference over 'witch hunt' expulsions
Zarah Sultana has boycotted day one of the Your Party Conference over the expulsion of members of left-wing groups.
news.sky.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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"Stamdards". The irony 🤦♀️
Applying for the funds is relatively straightforward, as such funding application processes go. There is a process. Not just anyone can apply - certain criteria must be met. There are checks. Stamdards. Accountability. Not every cost is eligible for funding. ✅️
November 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
"Stamdards". The irony 🤦♀️
🧵 As we look towards the #LateLateToyShow next week, it's time to remember that everyone - including the State - will expect us all to donate generously to the very worthy causes supported financially by the Toy Show Appeal. Let's think about this.
November 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🧵 As we look towards the #LateLateToyShow next week, it's time to remember that everyone - including the State - will expect us all to donate generously to the very worthy causes supported financially by the Toy Show Appeal. Let's think about this.
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The government are playing hot potato with people's lives. They clearly intend to land the next government with a problem so monstrous it will be difficult for them to demonstrate progress.
They're doing it with homelessness, but they're also doing it with healthcare, climate change and more.
They're doing it with homelessness, but they're also doing it with healthcare, climate change and more.
November 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The government are playing hot potato with people's lives. They clearly intend to land the next government with a problem so monstrous it will be difficult for them to demonstrate progress.
They're doing it with homelessness, but they're also doing it with healthcare, climate change and more.
They're doing it with homelessness, but they're also doing it with healthcare, climate change and more.
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Ireland needs a state construction company. It won't solve our problems on its own, but it's part of the solution.
I firmly believe the government are refusing to establish one because it will take more time to establish than they have left as leaders. #spéirgorm
I firmly believe the government are refusing to establish one because it will take more time to establish than they have left as leaders. #spéirgorm
November 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Ireland needs a state construction company. It won't solve our problems on its own, but it's part of the solution.
I firmly believe the government are refusing to establish one because it will take more time to establish than they have left as leaders. #spéirgorm
I firmly believe the government are refusing to establish one because it will take more time to establish than they have left as leaders. #spéirgorm
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Case taken in January, State doesn't bother to file their opposition papers until June, the case is immediately heard in July and judgment delivered in November. An Bord Pleanála took three years to make a decision. But JRs are the problem?
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
November 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Case taken in January, State doesn't bother to file their opposition papers until June, the case is immediately heard in July and judgment delivered in November. An Bord Pleanála took three years to make a decision. But JRs are the problem?
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
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There is a very concerted effort by people who stand to profit from it to have judicial reviews abolished and I think a lot of public commentators have tricked themselves into thinking this is the One Neat Trick to Fix the Every Crisis Without Changing the Political Status Quo
November 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
There is a very concerted effort by people who stand to profit from it to have judicial reviews abolished and I think a lot of public commentators have tricked themselves into thinking this is the One Neat Trick to Fix the Every Crisis Without Changing the Political Status Quo
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'Deeply distressing'- Same-sex couple call out Irish Passport Office for discrimination
'Deeply distressing'- Same-sex couple call out Irish Passport Office for discrimination
A married same-sex couple in Ireland were told that The Irish Passport Office 'do not recognise' LGBTQ+ mother of their newborn child, despite being her genetic mother
A same-sex married couple in Ireland have shared a 'deeply distressing situation' involving the Irish Passport Office and wha
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www.limerickleader.ie
November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
'Deeply distressing'- Same-sex couple call out Irish Passport Office for discrimination
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Shameless Garda PR blitz links road deaths to visibility issues in cases where there is no link
Comment & Analysis: Sadly, I have to start this article by saying, for the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this article says 'don't be visible'. Lights are a legal requirement, and it'd be a good start…
Comment & Analysis: Sadly, I have to start this article by saying, for the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this article says 'don't be visible'. Lights are a legal requirement, and it'd be a good start…
Shameless Garda PR blitz links road deaths to visibility issues in cases where there is no link
Comment & Analysis: Sadly, I have to start this article by saying, for the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this article says 'don't be visible'. Lights are a legal requirement, and it'd be a good start if the Gardai enforced them, and people walking should take steps to be visible on unlit roads. I get it, nobody likes it when people are walking on unlit roads in the dark without lights and wearing dark clothing, and it's annoying when some cyclists think they are ninjas.
irishcycle.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Shameless Garda PR blitz links road deaths to visibility issues in cases where there is no link
Comment & Analysis: Sadly, I have to start this article by saying, for the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this article says 'don't be visible'. Lights are a legal requirement, and it'd be a good start…
Comment & Analysis: Sadly, I have to start this article by saying, for the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this article says 'don't be visible'. Lights are a legal requirement, and it'd be a good start…
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Oh have a #painting. "Ballyshannon II" is, you may have guessed, the second time I painted the south Donegal town. Ballyshannon is a place I can never think of without smiling, and that's why I painted it. #art #SpeirGhorm #ArtYear
November 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Oh have a #painting. "Ballyshannon II" is, you may have guessed, the second time I painted the south Donegal town. Ballyshannon is a place I can never think of without smiling, and that's why I painted it. #art #SpeirGhorm #ArtYear
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It’s infuriating to me that I need to evaluate media to determine whether it’s AI generated now. The great “time saver” technology wastes incalculable time and energy for people who want to retain their grasp on reality
November 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM
It’s infuriating to me that I need to evaluate media to determine whether it’s AI generated now. The great “time saver” technology wastes incalculable time and energy for people who want to retain their grasp on reality
And as usual, barely a man to be found in the comments.
When vile, scary shit like this is highlighted, men are always *wildly* conspicuous by their absence, when we most need them to be speaking up and saying "this is not fucking okay".
When vile, scary shit like this is highlighted, men are always *wildly* conspicuous by their absence, when we most need them to be speaking up and saying "this is not fucking okay".
This is NOT okay. 🤬
No woman should be subjected to inappropriate remarks from a #taxi driver. There is a power imbalance between driver & passenger & a lone female passenger is in a vulnerable position. His comments were frightening. 🚩
#Dublin #SpeirGorm
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No woman should be subjected to inappropriate remarks from a #taxi driver. There is a power imbalance between driver & passenger & a lone female passenger is in a vulnerable position. His comments were frightening. 🚩
#Dublin #SpeirGorm
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November 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
And as usual, barely a man to be found in the comments.
When vile, scary shit like this is highlighted, men are always *wildly* conspicuous by their absence, when we most need them to be speaking up and saying "this is not fucking okay".
When vile, scary shit like this is highlighted, men are always *wildly* conspicuous by their absence, when we most need them to be speaking up and saying "this is not fucking okay".
If anyone sees this (exact) product in a shop anywhere on the island of Ireland, can you please let me know?
It's been discontinued (apparently temporarily), then allegedly returned, but is nowhere to be found. There have been sightings, but none by me, and I'm *desperate*.
It's been discontinued (apparently temporarily), then allegedly returned, but is nowhere to be found. There have been sightings, but none by me, and I'm *desperate*.
November 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
If anyone sees this (exact) product in a shop anywhere on the island of Ireland, can you please let me know?
It's been discontinued (apparently temporarily), then allegedly returned, but is nowhere to be found. There have been sightings, but none by me, and I'm *desperate*.
It's been discontinued (apparently temporarily), then allegedly returned, but is nowhere to be found. There have been sightings, but none by me, and I'm *desperate*.
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DWI support the National March on International Day of Solidarity with Palestine this Saturday, Nov 29th at 1pm in Dublin.
Two years into Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza, more than 66,000 Palestinians have been killed, with atrocities continuing daily.
Two years into Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza, more than 66,000 Palestinians have been killed, with atrocities continuing daily.
November 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
DWI support the National March on International Day of Solidarity with Palestine this Saturday, Nov 29th at 1pm in Dublin.
Two years into Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza, more than 66,000 Palestinians have been killed, with atrocities continuing daily.
Two years into Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza, more than 66,000 Palestinians have been killed, with atrocities continuing daily.
"General sports fans can happily go months without giving a second thought to what happens when eight big galoots bend at the waist and bate headfirst into eight other big galoots."
Magnificent, but a well-argued column. Scrums are absolutely a mystery to most of us.
Magnificent, but a well-argued column. Scrums are absolutely a mystery to most of us.
Malachy Clerkin: Scrums are like Finnegans Wake – you either haven’t a clue or you spoof that you do
Malachy Clerkin: Scrums are like Finnegans Wake – you either haven’t a clue or you spoof that you do
Rugby needs to do so much more to enlighten a baffled public as to why a retreating scrum concedes so many penalties
www.irishtimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"General sports fans can happily go months without giving a second thought to what happens when eight big galoots bend at the waist and bate headfirst into eight other big galoots."
Magnificent, but a well-argued column. Scrums are absolutely a mystery to most of us.
Magnificent, but a well-argued column. Scrums are absolutely a mystery to most of us.
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Like for real, I haven't seen a single thing in the media for ages about Sally Rooney except in the context of the Brits doing the will-we-won't-we dance about banning her books. Couldn't have come up with better marketing if you were her biggest fan
Advisor: Last time we tried charging Irish artists with terrorism offenses over trivial nonsense it ended up massively boosting their profile and embarrassing the government
Keir Starmer:
Keir Starmer:
November 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Like for real, I haven't seen a single thing in the media for ages about Sally Rooney except in the context of the Brits doing the will-we-won't-we dance about banning her books. Couldn't have come up with better marketing if you were her biggest fan