GeneC
@corcaioch.bsky.social
Husband, dad, teacher, sea kayaker and imperfect human. Lover of nature & the great outdoors. But more importantly from Cork! 🇮🇪
Music 🎸🤘🏽 // Books // History // the Sea // Proud Sanctuary Runner // Fun // LFC
#SpeirGorm
Music 🎸🤘🏽 // Books // History // the Sea // Proud Sanctuary Runner // Fun // LFC
#SpeirGorm
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November 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Had a 252 Tesla drive past me earlier with an "anti Elon Tesla driver" sticker on the back. No way do you buy a Tesla in 2025 and be anti-Elon. Tesla is Elon. Own your fascism and stop putting stickers up in the hope of avoiding your car being targeted.
November 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Had a 252 Tesla drive past me earlier with an "anti Elon Tesla driver" sticker on the back. No way do you buy a Tesla in 2025 and be anti-Elon. Tesla is Elon. Own your fascism and stop putting stickers up in the hope of avoiding your car being targeted.
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We won! 🙌
Fantastic international recognition for @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social at the ISCA awards last night.
Fantastic international recognition for @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social at the ISCA awards last night.
Last night in Copenhagen, Sanctuary Runners won a major international award for our work in community integration. We are still pinching ourselves. Delighted, especially, for all our participants, our organisers, our groups, our supporters, our people #Solidarity
sanctuaryrunners.ie/2025/10/30/s...
sanctuaryrunners.ie/2025/10/30/s...
Sanctuary Runners wins major International Award in Copenhagen | Sanctuary Runners
sanctuaryrunners.ie
October 30, 2025 at 10:56 AM
We won! 🙌
Fantastic international recognition for @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social at the ISCA awards last night.
Fantastic international recognition for @sanctuaryrunner.bsky.social at the ISCA awards last night.
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on connolly's mandate/"low turnout" (45.8%)
she got so many number 1s (63.4%), that for her to NOT win on the *first count* you'd have to add so many voters ALL choosing someone else that the turnout would have been 58%, higher than every other pres election since 1990
she was unbeatable
#aras25
she got so many number 1s (63.4%), that for her to NOT win on the *first count* you'd have to add so many voters ALL choosing someone else that the turnout would have been 58%, higher than every other pres election since 1990
she was unbeatable
#aras25
October 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
on connolly's mandate/"low turnout" (45.8%)
she got so many number 1s (63.4%), that for her to NOT win on the *first count* you'd have to add so many voters ALL choosing someone else that the turnout would have been 58%, higher than every other pres election since 1990
she was unbeatable
#aras25
she got so many number 1s (63.4%), that for her to NOT win on the *first count* you'd have to add so many voters ALL choosing someone else that the turnout would have been 58%, higher than every other pres election since 1990
she was unbeatable
#aras25
This!
Saying that it's "too hard" to get on the Irish president ballot when an independent woman got the entire Irish left to back her, got the biggest vote ever and beat two historically dominant parties is not just wrong - it is breathtakingly offensive and outrageously dishonest.
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
October 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
This!
Glad to see that MM is now on his way to Dublin for the official announcement.
At a time of increasing polarization, I would have thought it right and proper that our leaders show courage and rise above the divisions to try and bring unity & consensus to political discourse. Will hold judgement until the real reason emerges but this doesn't look good. #Áras25 #leadership
The Taoiseach is not coming to Dublin Castle for the official declaration of Catherine Connolly's victory in the presidential election.
Whether intended or not, it's going to look very confrontational for the head of government NOT to be there to congratulate the new head of state
Whether intended or not, it's going to look very confrontational for the head of government NOT to be there to congratulate the new head of state
October 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Glad to see that MM is now on his way to Dublin for the official announcement.
At a time of increasing polarization, I would have thought it right and proper that our leaders show courage and rise above the divisions to try and bring unity & consensus to political discourse. Will hold judgement until the real reason emerges but this doesn't look good. #Áras25 #leadership
The Taoiseach is not coming to Dublin Castle for the official declaration of Catherine Connolly's victory in the presidential election.
Whether intended or not, it's going to look very confrontational for the head of government NOT to be there to congratulate the new head of state
Whether intended or not, it's going to look very confrontational for the head of government NOT to be there to congratulate the new head of state
October 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
At a time of increasing polarization, I would have thought it right and proper that our leaders show courage and rise above the divisions to try and bring unity & consensus to political discourse. Will hold judgement until the real reason emerges but this doesn't look good. #Áras25 #leadership
CORRECTION: Irish Presidential Election live as early count shows huge majority for leftwing Catherine Connolly #Áras25
October 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
CORRECTION: Irish Presidential Election live as early count shows huge majority for leftwing Catherine Connolly #Áras25
October 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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🔺️ ⚠️ Heads up for Cork Nth Central voters who normally vote at the Hall at Trinity Church, end of Summerhill: works there mean your polling station has moved to City Hall.
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
October 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🔺️ ⚠️ Heads up for Cork Nth Central voters who normally vote at the Hall at Trinity Church, end of Summerhill: works there mean your polling station has moved to City Hall.
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
My 6th year Politics class did an early presidential poll among senior cycle students. Some were registered to vote, others weren't yet old enough but there was a clear favourite. 78 students polled.
CC - 78%
HH - 3%
JG - 3%
Undecided - 12%
Spoiled 4 %
#Áras25 #Spéirghorm 1/2
CC - 78%
HH - 3%
JG - 3%
Undecided - 12%
Spoiled 4 %
#Áras25 #Spéirghorm 1/2
October 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
My 6th year Politics class did an early presidential poll among senior cycle students. Some were registered to vote, others weren't yet old enough but there was a clear favourite. 78 students polled.
CC - 78%
HH - 3%
JG - 3%
Undecided - 12%
Spoiled 4 %
#Áras25 #Spéirghorm 1/2
CC - 78%
HH - 3%
JG - 3%
Undecided - 12%
Spoiled 4 %
#Áras25 #Spéirghorm 1/2
My Politics & Society classes have always got the @gavreilly.com smarties treatment at the last few elections! They watch Gav do his thing and then expect me to bring the smarties for eating! Sounds like a fair deal #Áras25 #Spéirghorm
Are you a little confused about how Ireland’s Presidential Election works?
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
My Politics & Society classes have always got the @gavreilly.com smarties treatment at the last few elections! They watch Gav do his thing and then expect me to bring the smarties for eating! Sounds like a fair deal #Áras25 #Spéirghorm
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the Musical Instrument store in Cork on the old blackrock road. Lovely place. Ray in there was playing tunes with me as I tested bouzoukis. Very clued in to the music scene. They have Crowley’s old stock so go in there for 2nd hand amps, instruments.
October 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
the Musical Instrument store in Cork on the old blackrock road. Lovely place. Ray in there was playing tunes with me as I tested bouzoukis. Very clued in to the music scene. They have Crowley’s old stock so go in there for 2nd hand amps, instruments.
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We've just fought #ChatControl - now Ireland 🇮🇪 wants its own backdoor law. 🔓
But we, together with ~40 orgs, are saying no.
#NoToBackdoors 💪
Read our open letter to Ireland: 👉 www.globalencryption.org/2025/10/open...
#backdoor #encryption #privacy #security
But we, together with ~40 orgs, are saying no.
#NoToBackdoors 💪
Read our open letter to Ireland: 👉 www.globalencryption.org/2025/10/open...
#backdoor #encryption #privacy #security
October 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
We've just fought #ChatControl - now Ireland 🇮🇪 wants its own backdoor law. 🔓
But we, together with ~40 orgs, are saying no.
#NoToBackdoors 💪
Read our open letter to Ireland: 👉 www.globalencryption.org/2025/10/open...
#backdoor #encryption #privacy #security
But we, together with ~40 orgs, are saying no.
#NoToBackdoors 💪
Read our open letter to Ireland: 👉 www.globalencryption.org/2025/10/open...
#backdoor #encryption #privacy #security
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Irresponsible. Dangerously stupid. Fucking idiot.
Speaking in the Dáil yesterday evening, during a private members' motion on special education school places, Independent TD Danny Healy Rae questioned whether autism is linked to a lack of vitamins.
http://jrnl.ie/6820553t
http://jrnl.ie/6820553t
TDs write to Ceann Comhairle to ask that Danny Healy Rae withdraw remarks about autism
The comments from Healy Rae have also been criticised as “unhelpful” and “misinformed” by the autism charity AsIAm.
jrnl.ie
September 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Irresponsible. Dangerously stupid. Fucking idiot.
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Ireland’s MEPs all have emails you can find with a quick Google.
And they hear so rarely from voters about EU legislation that they pay attention when they do.
It would be worthwhile.
But what would really make a difference would be contacting your Govt TDs.
And they hear so rarely from voters about EU legislation that they pay attention when they do.
It would be worthwhile.
But what would really make a difference would be contacting your Govt TDs.
🚨Our governments are about to decide whether 450M Europeans deserve privacy - or not.
Help ensure your country says NO to Chat Control: Call you local representatives!
Privacy is not negotiable. Speak up now. ✊ #privacy
👉 More on how to stop Chat Control: tuta.com/blog/chat-co...
Help ensure your country says NO to Chat Control: Call you local representatives!
Privacy is not negotiable. Speak up now. ✊ #privacy
👉 More on how to stop Chat Control: tuta.com/blog/chat-co...
September 9, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Ireland’s MEPs all have emails you can find with a quick Google.
And they hear so rarely from voters about EU legislation that they pay attention when they do.
It would be worthwhile.
But what would really make a difference would be contacting your Govt TDs.
And they hear so rarely from voters about EU legislation that they pay attention when they do.
It would be worthwhile.
But what would really make a difference would be contacting your Govt TDs.
So many but Black, Amongst the Waves, Crazy Mary (yes it's a cover but still!), Present Tense... the list goes on!
September 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
So many but Black, Amongst the Waves, Crazy Mary (yes it's a cover but still!), Present Tense... the list goes on!
Burn
Without saying Just Like Heaven, fav The Cure Song?
August 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Burn
As President, he has to sign it whether he likes it or not. If he thinks it's unconstitutional, he can refer it to the Council of State. Every candidate running for President should know that. Any candidate who can't answer that question should not be a candidate.
Sheridan wouldn't tell me what he'd do if he was presented by the Government with legislation he didn't like - but says he'll have his vision on housing and the Constitution at a press launch tomorrow.
Interview on Virgin Media News today.
Interview on Virgin Media News today.
August 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
As President, he has to sign it whether he likes it or not. If he thinks it's unconstitutional, he can refer it to the Council of State. Every candidate running for President should know that. Any candidate who can't answer that question should not be a candidate.
I will delete 800 emails. I swear to god I will
August 13, 2025 at 7:14 AM
I will delete 800 emails. I swear to god I will
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Beautiful, poignant and strong. Proud of you, Yousef. But mostly I wish that you didn’t have to write this at all.
Please read and share. #Gaza #OnGrief
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Please read and share. #Gaza #OnGrief
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August 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Beautiful, poignant and strong. Proud of you, Yousef. But mostly I wish that you didn’t have to write this at all.
Please read and share. #Gaza #OnGrief
t.co/1O0OAvUZKz
Please read and share. #Gaza #OnGrief
t.co/1O0OAvUZKz