Claire MacManus
@clairemacmanus.bsky.social
Is there anybody there, said the traveller...
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You have until 5.30 today to write in to the government consultation on these fees. They're trying to price people out of protecting our land and water.
While on the other hand they're trying to give corporations an entirely new secret court to sue Ireland through CETA
While on the other hand they're trying to give corporations an entirely new secret court to sue Ireland through CETA
Dept wants to put limits on recoverable costs, leaving people facing six-figure bills even when they win. That would be the end of public-interest environmental litigation, favouring wealthy and commercial interests, and undermining environmental protection. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
When councils won’t act, communities turn to nature to get justice
Environmental law has become the last line of defence against unauthorised quarrying, writes Eugene Farrell
www.irishexaminer.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:23 AM
You have until 5.30 today to write in to the government consultation on these fees. They're trying to price people out of protecting our land and water.
While on the other hand they're trying to give corporations an entirely new secret court to sue Ireland through CETA
While on the other hand they're trying to give corporations an entirely new secret court to sue Ireland through CETA
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Ridiculous. Please share and respond.
The NI Assembly is holding a consultation on the right to wear trousers in school. You read that right – in the year 2026, girls are still not permitted to wear trousers in many NI schools.
Please help to end this cruel situation (closes 20th Feb).
consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk/education/pr...
Please help to end this cruel situation (closes 20th Feb).
consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk/education/pr...
Proposal for a Bill on the right to choose to wear trousers in school
- Northern Ireland Assembly
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Northern Ireland Assembly
consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk
January 14, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Ridiculous. Please share and respond.
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If you want to understand why the Ministry of Defence’s ‘strategic partnership’ with Palantir is so profoundly dangerous, please read my latest piece open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
January 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM
If you want to understand why the Ministry of Defence’s ‘strategic partnership’ with Palantir is so profoundly dangerous, please read my latest piece open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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Tactile Mapping allows people with visual impairment to physically experience/access mapping & spatial data. Combining high contrast colour combinations, with the aid of 3d printing, improves the user experience and accessibility. This 25x25cm 1/2500 scale tile based on OpenStreetMap data. #GIS
January 11, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Tactile Mapping allows people with visual impairment to physically experience/access mapping & spatial data. Combining high contrast colour combinations, with the aid of 3d printing, improves the user experience and accessibility. This 25x25cm 1/2500 scale tile based on OpenStreetMap data. #GIS
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Ulster Wildlife: Trainees, placements and volunteering opportunities www.ulsteruniges.com/post/ulster-...
Ulster Wildlife: Trainees, placements and volunteering
5 new trainee positions are open for application: https://www.ulsterwildlife.org/jobs/peatlands-restoration-trainees-0 Also voluntary and work experience roles across Marine, Peatland, and Reserves: h...
www.ulsteruniges.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Ulster Wildlife: Trainees, placements and volunteering opportunities www.ulsteruniges.com/post/ulster-...
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NEWS: Tomorrow night's The Martin Lewis Show LIVE is a one-off at 9pm (not eight). Then from 20 Jan, we move to our new home for series 15 at 7:15pm each Tues.
I’m grateful to ITV for protecting our slot within Prime time, even with the schedule shifting to give soaps the hour powerhouse.
CONT
I’m grateful to ITV for protecting our slot within Prime time, even with the schedule shifting to give soaps the hour powerhouse.
CONT
January 5, 2026 at 2:49 PM
NEWS: Tomorrow night's The Martin Lewis Show LIVE is a one-off at 9pm (not eight). Then from 20 Jan, we move to our new home for series 15 at 7:15pm each Tues.
I’m grateful to ITV for protecting our slot within Prime time, even with the schedule shifting to give soaps the hour powerhouse.
CONT
I’m grateful to ITV for protecting our slot within Prime time, even with the schedule shifting to give soaps the hour powerhouse.
CONT
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Have you seen Artie? Police are appealing for help to locate missing 15-year-old Artie Robinson, last seen in Antrim on Sunday morning.
More below.
More below.
Police appeal for help to locate missing Antrim teenager Artie Robinson
Police have issued an appeal to help locate missing 15-year-old Artie Robinson, last seen in the Greystone Road area of Antrim on 28 December 2025.
www.loveballymena.online
December 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Have you seen Artie? Police are appealing for help to locate missing 15-year-old Artie Robinson, last seen in Antrim on Sunday morning.
More below.
More below.
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A little message from me that might help anybody who finds this time of year a little tough.
niallharbison.substack.com/p/to-those-w...
niallharbison.substack.com/p/to-those-w...
To Those Who Struggle At This Time Of Year
There is always hope
niallharbison.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A little message from me that might help anybody who finds this time of year a little tough.
niallharbison.substack.com/p/to-those-w...
niallharbison.substack.com/p/to-those-w...
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I'm getting reports that a firm is cold calling people "offering grants for renewables and quoting that MARTIN LEWIS had encouraged people to engage with the company."
The call is UTTER BOLLOCKS! This is not true. Don't trust them. Politely disengage and don't speak to them.
The call is UTTER BOLLOCKS! This is not true. Don't trust them. Politely disengage and don't speak to them.
November 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I'm getting reports that a firm is cold calling people "offering grants for renewables and quoting that MARTIN LEWIS had encouraged people to engage with the company."
The call is UTTER BOLLOCKS! This is not true. Don't trust them. Politely disengage and don't speak to them.
The call is UTTER BOLLOCKS! This is not true. Don't trust them. Politely disengage and don't speak to them.
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Hundreds killed in hospital atrocity in El-Fasher, Sudan
There yet more truly heartbreaking news from Sudan. Again, we see innocent people being massacred
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
There yet more truly heartbreaking news from Sudan. Again, we see innocent people being massacred
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
Hundreds killed in hospital atrocity in El-Fasher, Sudan
There yet more truly heartbreaking news from Sudan. Again, we see innocent people being massacred
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Hundreds killed in hospital atrocity in El-Fasher, Sudan
There yet more truly heartbreaking news from Sudan. Again, we see innocent people being massacred
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
There yet more truly heartbreaking news from Sudan. Again, we see innocent people being massacred
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
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Here’s hoping…
November 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Here’s hoping…
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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...
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Male? ✅
White? ✅
Local? ✅
White? ✅
Local? ✅
September 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Male? ✅
White? ✅
Local? ✅
White? ✅
Local? ✅
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A short thread on digital ID (cards) just to bear in mind. There are a few myths that I keep hearing about this idea that need clarifying/debunking. 1/10
September 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A short thread on digital ID (cards) just to bear in mind. There are a few myths that I keep hearing about this idea that need clarifying/debunking. 1/10
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According to Danish news today they Will be scanning both text and images, and they'll be scanning your emails
But the list of opposing countries are growing so please, please take the time to contact your representatives. Protest IS working
#Chatcontrol
But the list of opposing countries are growing so please, please take the time to contact your representatives. Protest IS working
#Chatcontrol
Chat Control: The list of countries opposing the law grows, but support remains strong
Germany and Luxembourg joined the opposition on the eve of the crucial September 12 meeting
www.techradar.com
September 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
According to Danish news today they Will be scanning both text and images, and they'll be scanning your emails
But the list of opposing countries are growing so please, please take the time to contact your representatives. Protest IS working
#Chatcontrol
But the list of opposing countries are growing so please, please take the time to contact your representatives. Protest IS working
#Chatcontrol
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“Hospices are all about living the best life that you can” – Dr Jenny Wilson shares a moving insight into her week as a palliative care doctor in Northern Ireland.
Read more below.
Read more below.
A week in the life of a palliative care doctor: Inside the Northern Trust
Dr Jenny Wilson, a palliative care doctor in the Northern Trust, shares a moving insight into her work supporting patients with life-limiting conditions in hospitals, hospices and the community.
www.loveballymena.online
September 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
“Hospices are all about living the best life that you can” – Dr Jenny Wilson shares a moving insight into her week as a palliative care doctor in Northern Ireland.
Read more below.
Read more below.
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Without urgent, radical intervention, #Gaza faces total annihilation.
We call for an immediate end to evacuation orders used as a tool of forcible displacement, a lasting ceasefire and the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid at scale.
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/palestine-th...
We call for an immediate end to evacuation orders used as a tool of forcible displacement, a lasting ceasefire and the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid at scale.
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/palestine-th...
September 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Without urgent, radical intervention, #Gaza faces total annihilation.
We call for an immediate end to evacuation orders used as a tool of forcible displacement, a lasting ceasefire and the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid at scale.
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/palestine-th...
We call for an immediate end to evacuation orders used as a tool of forcible displacement, a lasting ceasefire and the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid at scale.
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/palestine-th...
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Incredible paragraphs from Allison Morris here
September 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Incredible paragraphs from Allison Morris here
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Just an hour and 20 minutes left to sign, people.
If you haven't done so yet, it only takes a few seconds!
If you haven't done so yet, it only takes a few seconds!
The EU wants to roll back vital environmental protections - and they're asking for your opinion. Today is the LAST DAY to speak up before it's too late. Almost 200k of us have signed, have you?
It takes only seconds to tell them to keep their Hands OFF Nature!!
handsoffnature.eu/take-action/...
It takes only seconds to tell them to keep their Hands OFF Nature!!
handsoffnature.eu/take-action/...
Take Action - Hands Off Nature
handsoffnature.eu
September 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Just an hour and 20 minutes left to sign, people.
If you haven't done so yet, it only takes a few seconds!
If you haven't done so yet, it only takes a few seconds!
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Dia dhaoibh, a chairde!
The Northern Ireland Place-Name Project has just landed on Bluesky. We will be sharing stories, history and a few surprises behind our local place-names.
Do you have ideas on what type of content you would like to see? Maps, archives or just fun facts? Let us know below 😀
The Northern Ireland Place-Name Project has just landed on Bluesky. We will be sharing stories, history and a few surprises behind our local place-names.
Do you have ideas on what type of content you would like to see? Maps, archives or just fun facts? Let us know below 😀
September 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Dia dhaoibh, a chairde!
The Northern Ireland Place-Name Project has just landed on Bluesky. We will be sharing stories, history and a few surprises behind our local place-names.
Do you have ideas on what type of content you would like to see? Maps, archives or just fun facts? Let us know below 😀
The Northern Ireland Place-Name Project has just landed on Bluesky. We will be sharing stories, history and a few surprises behind our local place-names.
Do you have ideas on what type of content you would like to see? Maps, archives or just fun facts? Let us know below 😀
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Call to Action!
EU laws are there to protect nature & by doing so, they protect us, our health and the economy
The European Commission wants to weaken these very laws & they're asking you what you think:
Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature by filling in this quick form
iwt.ie/what-we-do/c...
EU laws are there to protect nature & by doing so, they protect us, our health and the economy
The European Commission wants to weaken these very laws & they're asking you what you think:
Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature by filling in this quick form
iwt.ie/what-we-do/c...
September 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Call to Action!
EU laws are there to protect nature & by doing so, they protect us, our health and the economy
The European Commission wants to weaken these very laws & they're asking you what you think:
Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature by filling in this quick form
iwt.ie/what-we-do/c...
EU laws are there to protect nature & by doing so, they protect us, our health and the economy
The European Commission wants to weaken these very laws & they're asking you what you think:
Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature by filling in this quick form
iwt.ie/what-we-do/c...
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Significant intervention from some of NI's leading civil society groups working on rights and peacebuilding in response to today's Policy Exchange report claiming that the GFA does not restrict the UK's from withdrawing from the ECHR and on the importance of the ECHR for NI:
The ECHR is deeply embedded within the 1998 Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. This commitment does not allow the UK Government to formulate some version of what it regards as ECHR-equivalent protections.
Read our joint statement 👇
@ppr-org.bsky.social & Human Rights Consortium NI
Read our joint statement 👇
@ppr-org.bsky.social & Human Rights Consortium NI
September 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Significant intervention from some of NI's leading civil society groups working on rights and peacebuilding in response to today's Policy Exchange report claiming that the GFA does not restrict the UK's from withdrawing from the ECHR and on the importance of the ECHR for NI: