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Scientists from TCD, UCC and University of Oxford have debunked claims of a link between the gut microbiome and autism.
Gut microbiome does not cause autism, new paper finds
Scientists from TCD, UCC and University of Oxford debunk claims of a link between the gut microbiome and autism.
www.siliconrepublic.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Scientists from TCD, UCC and University of Oxford have debunked claims of a link between the gut microbiome and autism.
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The ICC ditched Microsoft services and is using #Zendis OpenDesk instead. Zendis is Germany’s publicly funded center for #digitalsovereignty. OpenDesk is open source. This is fabulous news! So impressed by the folks who are & have been involved with Zendis www.euractiv.com/news/interna...
International Criminal Court to ditch Microsoft Office for European open source alternative | Euractiv
The court will move its internal work environment to Open Desk, a German-developed open source software
www.euractiv.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The ICC ditched Microsoft services and is using #Zendis OpenDesk instead. Zendis is Germany’s publicly funded center for #digitalsovereignty. OpenDesk is open source. This is fabulous news! So impressed by the folks who are & have been involved with Zendis www.euractiv.com/news/interna...
Bingo 👏
Is this the same asylum system that his party/government set up, that both FF and FG have run for years separately and together, that made millions for themselves and their developer pals, that refugees and NGOs have literally protested against for years because the system is not working and cruel.🤔
Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said Ireland's asylum seeker system is not working and that the Government should reconsider existing policies "in a very serious way"
October 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Bingo 👏
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If Jim Gavin gets 12.5% or more, Fianna Fáil gets €250,000 in expenses refunded. Bear that in mind if you're voting for Jim Gavin as a joke.
October 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
If Jim Gavin gets 12.5% or more, Fianna Fáil gets €250,000 in expenses refunded. Bear that in mind if you're voting for Jim Gavin as a joke.
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If you want FF to get €200,000 of public money, vote 1 Gavin.
If you prefer FF to pay for their own mistakes, vote 1 Connolly or Humphreys.
#Aras25 #vótáil #spéirghorm
If you prefer FF to pay for their own mistakes, vote 1 Connolly or Humphreys.
#Aras25 #vótáil #spéirghorm
If you are thinking of voting for Jim Gavin tomorrow, just a PSA that the most likely effect of that vote would be increasing the odds of Gavin meeting the threshold so that Fianna Fáil can claim a load of their expenses back from the campaign.
Just so you know. #Aras25
Just so you know. #Aras25
October 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
If you want FF to get €200,000 of public money, vote 1 Gavin.
If you prefer FF to pay for their own mistakes, vote 1 Connolly or Humphreys.
#Aras25 #vótáil #spéirghorm
If you prefer FF to pay for their own mistakes, vote 1 Connolly or Humphreys.
#Aras25 #vótáil #spéirghorm
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October 22, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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Comet Lemmon looks awesome through a telescope tonight!
October 20, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Comet Lemmon looks awesome through a telescope tonight!
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Short piece by Jamie McLoughlin and myself in @thejournal.ie drawing on our article 'Does the Irish Constitution Forbid a Vocal Presidency?' in Dublin University Law Journal last year. In short, a political vocal presidency is constitutional. www.thejournal.ie/readme/micha...
Opinion: Michael D Higgins has not overstepped the constitutional boundaries of the Presidency
Seán Rainford and Dr Jamie McLoughlin examine what the Constitution says about a president’s authority to speak out.
www.thejournal.ie
February 21, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Short piece by Jamie McLoughlin and myself in @thejournal.ie drawing on our article 'Does the Irish Constitution Forbid a Vocal Presidency?' in Dublin University Law Journal last year. In short, a political vocal presidency is constitutional. www.thejournal.ie/readme/micha...
Ditto
In my current position, having any ethical backbone about AI is a career ender. Period.
“People [in tech jobs] worry that not being seen as uncritical AI cheerleaders will be a career-limiting move…for those who aren't insiders in the tech industry, it's vital that you understand that you've been presented with an extremely distorted view about what tech workers really think about AI”
October 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Ditto
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I am so excited to have the opportunity to share my research on #Irish slaveholders with BA students @qubhistory.bsky.social at the kind invitation of Dr Nik Ribianszky, (author of Generations of Freedom: Gender, Movement and Violence in Natchez, 1779-1865) this week. tinyurl.com/4t76e8ep #speirgorm
Irish slaveholders, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Pennsylvania 1670-1865 - Google My Maps
Database (incomplete) created by Martine Brennan, Ireland.
Star icon: names of enslaved people attached.
Green tags: known or reputed county of birth in Ireland. Blue tags: unknown place of birth in ...
tinyurl.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I am so excited to have the opportunity to share my research on #Irish slaveholders with BA students @qubhistory.bsky.social at the kind invitation of Dr Nik Ribianszky, (author of Generations of Freedom: Gender, Movement and Violence in Natchez, 1779-1865) this week. tinyurl.com/4t76e8ep #speirgorm
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Let's explore the Green credentials of Heather Humphreys - The woman former GP member Brian Leddin thinks should be president.
She advocated for an increased burn period during her time as Minister for Heritage, as well as prolonging the period during which hedgerows could be cut. #Spéirgorm 1/n
She advocated for an increased burn period during her time as Minister for Heritage, as well as prolonging the period during which hedgerows could be cut. #Spéirgorm 1/n
October 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Let's explore the Green credentials of Heather Humphreys - The woman former GP member Brian Leddin thinks should be president.
She advocated for an increased burn period during her time as Minister for Heritage, as well as prolonging the period during which hedgerows could be cut. #Spéirgorm 1/n
She advocated for an increased burn period during her time as Minister for Heritage, as well as prolonging the period during which hedgerows could be cut. #Spéirgorm 1/n
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#SpeirGorm #CatherineConnolly A reminder today about the upcoming voter reg deadline. Quick nudge before Tuesday: make sure you’re registered to vote (or updated your address) checktheregister.ie. It only takes 2 mins and ensures you’ll be able to vote in the Presidential election on 24th October.
Check the Register
checktheregister.ie
October 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#SpeirGorm #CatherineConnolly A reminder today about the upcoming voter reg deadline. Quick nudge before Tuesday: make sure you’re registered to vote (or updated your address) checktheregister.ie. It only takes 2 mins and ensures you’ll be able to vote in the Presidential election on 24th October.
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Worried about @sarahmaintains.bsky.social who is still illegally detained by the IDF.
Please contact your TDs as they have all been transfered to Ketziot High security prison. www.oireachtas.ie/en/members/
#speirgorm
Please contact your TDs as they have all been transfered to Ketziot High security prison. www.oireachtas.ie/en/members/
#speirgorm
TDs & Senators in the Houses of the Oireachtas
Information about Members of Dáil and Seanad Éireann
www.oireachtas.ie
October 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Worried about @sarahmaintains.bsky.social who is still illegally detained by the IDF.
Please contact your TDs as they have all been transfered to Ketziot High security prison. www.oireachtas.ie/en/members/
#speirgorm
Please contact your TDs as they have all been transfered to Ketziot High security prison. www.oireachtas.ie/en/members/
#speirgorm
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September 12, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Remember 'The Spark'? They’ve just released a new Irish language rap created by kids in Ireland abd Scotland called "Meas Mór" (big respect). Comhgairdeas to Kabin Studio and Barr na gCnoc for this innovative work. Enjoy!
youtu.be/whwQfPVOFjI?...
@edusky.bsky.social
youtu.be/whwQfPVOFjI?...
@edusky.bsky.social
Meas Mór – Kabin Crew x Tinderbox
YouTube video by The Kabin Studio
youtu.be
September 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Remember 'The Spark'? They’ve just released a new Irish language rap created by kids in Ireland abd Scotland called "Meas Mór" (big respect). Comhgairdeas to Kabin Studio and Barr na gCnoc for this innovative work. Enjoy!
youtu.be/whwQfPVOFjI?...
@edusky.bsky.social
youtu.be/whwQfPVOFjI?...
@edusky.bsky.social
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"This government continues to break all wrong records.
Manufactured housing crisis with empty homes everywhere."
#spéirghorm #IrishPol #Housing
Manufactured housing crisis with empty homes everywhere."
#spéirghorm #IrishPol #Housing
From 15,915 to 16,058 without a home
& thats not counting hidden homeless
This government continues to break all wrong records
Manufactured housing crisis with empty homes everywhere
@judesherry.bsky.social & I updated register on Lower John St, Cork City
ffud for #DerelictIreland
🎵 Meryl Streek
& thats not counting hidden homeless
This government continues to break all wrong records
Manufactured housing crisis with empty homes everywhere
@judesherry.bsky.social & I updated register on Lower John St, Cork City
ffud for #DerelictIreland
🎵 Meryl Streek
September 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
"This government continues to break all wrong records.
Manufactured housing crisis with empty homes everywhere."
#spéirghorm #IrishPol #Housing
Manufactured housing crisis with empty homes everywhere."
#spéirghorm #IrishPol #Housing
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Decision 2 years overdue for the 2 planning applications on the grounds of #Bessboro has been refused. Not to do with the historical nature of the property but because of the scale & mix of the development. WE ARE DELIGHTED. #SaveBessboro
July 25, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Decision 2 years overdue for the 2 planning applications on the grounds of #Bessboro has been refused. Not to do with the historical nature of the property but because of the scale & mix of the development. WE ARE DELIGHTED. #SaveBessboro
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According to Institutional Burials Act 2022, Section 8, which refers to ‘Manifestly Inappropriate Burials’ all of the highlighted subsections apply to #Bessboro
The government is not above the law.
The government must be compelled to act
#Justice
#TheForgottenDead
The government is not above the law.
The government must be compelled to act
#Justice
#TheForgottenDead
July 19, 2025 at 8:52 AM
According to Institutional Burials Act 2022, Section 8, which refers to ‘Manifestly Inappropriate Burials’ all of the highlighted subsections apply to #Bessboro
The government is not above the law.
The government must be compelled to act
#Justice
#TheForgottenDead
The government is not above the law.
The government must be compelled to act
#Justice
#TheForgottenDead
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This becomes more relevant each time I read the news.
Marjane Satrapi:
"The world is not divided between East and West. You are American. I am Iranian. We don’t know each other, but we talk and we understand each other perfectly. The difference between you and your government is much bigger than the difference between you and me.
1/2
"The world is not divided between East and West. You are American. I am Iranian. We don’t know each other, but we talk and we understand each other perfectly. The difference between you and your government is much bigger than the difference between you and me.
1/2
June 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
This becomes more relevant each time I read the news.
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Also it would be ironic given some of the park is being hieved off for the infamously gan mBan Freemasons.
Calls to rename Bishop Lucey Park to Páirc na mBan
Green Party Cllr Oliver Moran backs the move, saying it’s the perfect time and would be Cork’s first park with an Irish name.
Green Party Cllr Oliver Moran backs the move, saying it’s the perfect time and would be Cork’s first park with an Irish name.
Cork city councillor calls for renaming of Bishop Lucey Park as 'Páirc na mBan'
At Monday’s council meeting, Workers Party councillor Ted Tynan proposed that Bishop Lucey Park be renamed to honour the women and girls of Cork.
www.echolive.ie
June 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Also it would be ironic given some of the park is being hieved off for the infamously gan mBan Freemasons.
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Four car bombs exploded without warning, visiting murder and destruction upon Dublin and Monaghan on this day, 17 May, 1974.
The loyalist attacks killed 33 people – one of them was nine months pregnant.
No single day would surpass the death toll that happened on 17 May 1974
The loyalist attacks killed 33 people – one of them was nine months pregnant.
No single day would surpass the death toll that happened on 17 May 1974
May 17, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Four car bombs exploded without warning, visiting murder and destruction upon Dublin and Monaghan on this day, 17 May, 1974.
The loyalist attacks killed 33 people – one of them was nine months pregnant.
No single day would surpass the death toll that happened on 17 May 1974
The loyalist attacks killed 33 people – one of them was nine months pregnant.
No single day would surpass the death toll that happened on 17 May 1974
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EU citizens, please take 30 seconds to sign the European Citizens' Initiative to ban conversion therapy (torture against LGBTQ+ people).
Only 1 day left to meet the criteria of 1 million signatures.
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public
Only 1 day left to meet the criteria of 1 million signatures.
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public
European Citizens' Initiative
Give your support !
eci.ec.europa.eu
May 15, 2025 at 8:57 AM
EU citizens, please take 30 seconds to sign the European Citizens' Initiative to ban conversion therapy (torture against LGBTQ+ people).
Only 1 day left to meet the criteria of 1 million signatures.
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public
Only 1 day left to meet the criteria of 1 million signatures.
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public
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We sat down with Alliance and SF and we were given assurances, they LIED, they had a chance to stand for and with the Trans community and yet again they didn't! They say they aren't transphobic but I can't think of any other way to describe what they are doing! Shame on them
#standupfightback
#standupfightback
Not one* MLA backed the amendment that was up yesterday in Stormont to reverse the puberty blocker ban so it didn't go to a vote
*apart from the one who proposed it, obviously.
*apart from the one who proposed it, obviously.
May 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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We are now 90% of the way there, with just £347 left to go!
Thank you to everyone who has donated! This really will make a huge difference.
Thank you to everyone who has donated! This really will make a huge difference.
The Ada Lovelace Day fundraiser is closing in on its stretch goal, with just £887 left to raise! If you can chuck a tenner into the kitty, I'd be very grateful.
I did a quick thread of the things this will allow me to do here: bsky.app/profile/ada...
I did a quick thread of the things this will allow me to do here: bsky.app/profile/ada...
Donate to Save Ada Lovelace Day's archives and newsletter, organised by Suw Charman-Anderson
Last year, I took the difficult decision not to organise another … Suw Charman-Anderson needs your support for Save Ada Lovelace Day's archives and newsletter
www.gofundme.com
May 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We are now 90% of the way there, with just £347 left to go!
Thank you to everyone who has donated! This really will make a huge difference.
Thank you to everyone who has donated! This really will make a huge difference.
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Thanks to Dr Rosaleen McDonagh for writing this piece for us about the Grace scandal, our framing of disability and vulnerability, and remembering at the heart of this story is a citizen whose essential human rights have been disregarded.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Grace is not a victim of unfortunate oversight, but a citizen whose rights were repeatedly violated
Grace is not a singular failure but a symbol of systemic neglect
www.irishexaminer.com
May 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Thanks to Dr Rosaleen McDonagh for writing this piece for us about the Grace scandal, our framing of disability and vulnerability, and remembering at the heart of this story is a citizen whose essential human rights have been disregarded.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...