Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him)
@criodanomurchu.bsky.social
Science Outreach and Communication
Living in Rural South Galway
Socialist, Environmentalist, Dog Lover
"Woke, lefty, beard bro" - My haters/fans
Living in Rural South Galway
Socialist, Environmentalist, Dog Lover
"Woke, lefty, beard bro" - My haters/fans
And you'd be right there with them, right Michael?
Michael McDowell: How many Irish women and men could rally to the flag and handle an automatic weapon?
Michael McDowell: How many Irish women and men could rally to the flag and handle an automatic weapon?
Ireland’s Defence Forces has been allowed to atrophy, while we complacently ignore threats to national security
www.irishtimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
And you'd be right there with them, right Michael?
With 5 minutes, Paul Murphy dismantles the government and John Clendennen's attack on migrants and asylum seekers with the accurate statistics that contradict the Tánaiste and call into question the true nature of this repeated plea for a debate - even when granted a platform on national television
Isn't it funny how none of the ministers calling for "a debate" all week will actually debate it?
Don't fall for their mass distraction tactics, dog whistling to try and distract from government policy that's created the housing, healthcare, and cost of living crises we face.
Don't fall for their mass distraction tactics, dog whistling to try and distract from government policy that's created the housing, healthcare, and cost of living crises we face.
Isn't it funny that government won't actually debate?
Isn't it funny how none of the ministers calling for "a debate" all week will actually debate it? Don't fall for their mass distraction tactics, dog whistling to try and distract from government policy that's created the housing, healthcare, and cost of living crises we face. It's distract, distract, distract! Migrants aren't to blame for any of the crises we face. Performative cruelty of vulnerable people will not makes things better for a single person living here. Only getting rid of this uncaring government will. We need to build a movement against them. It's divide and rule. United we stand, divided we fall. #peoplebeforeprofit #PBP #PaulMurphyTD #Ireland #Tallaght #DublinSouthWest #Dublin #IrishPolitics __________________________________________________________________________________________ Keep up to date with Paul & his latest campaigns: https://linktr.ee/paulmurphytd Or follow him on social media: 👉 YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@paulmurphy_td 👉 TWITTER | https://twitter.com/paulmurphy_td 👉 INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/paulmurphy_td 👉 FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/paulmurphytd 👉 TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@paulmurphy_td 👉...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:24 PM
With 5 minutes, Paul Murphy dismantles the government and John Clendennen's attack on migrants and asylum seekers with the accurate statistics that contradict the Tánaiste and call into question the true nature of this repeated plea for a debate - even when granted a platform on national television
The Irish government is deliberately not engaging the general population on the issues of neutrality and the triple lock because they know how deeply people value our neutrality and are highly likely to veto any attempts to change that.
Tánaiste Simon Harris has said that he does not believe a referendum is necessary to change the Triple Lock.
Harris does not believe referendum on Triple Lock needed
The Tánaiste has said that he does not believe a referendum is necessary to change the Triple Lock.
www.rte.ie
November 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The Irish government is deliberately not engaging the general population on the issues of neutrality and the triple lock because they know how deeply people value our neutrality and are highly likely to veto any attempts to change that.
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calling all queer and trans people who were involved in the catherine connolly campaign: would you like to speak to me for an article i am writing? (i would love to get as many different perspectives as possible)
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
calling all queer and trans people who were involved in the catherine connolly campaign: would you like to speak to me for an article i am writing? (i would love to get as many different perspectives as possible)
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“We can respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism with the strength it fears, not the appeasement it craves.”
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 AM
“We can respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism with the strength it fears, not the appeasement it craves.”
It really is that easy tomorrow #Aras25 #ConnollyforPresident
▪️animal cruelty v welfare
▪️Ableism v advocate
▪️anti-LGBTQ v ally
▪️smear v decency
▪️anti-Carer v advocate
▪️anti-ppl with disabilities [PWD] v fighter for PWD
▪️sealing of Mother & Baby home records v advocate for survivors
▪️ignorance of Irish language v enthusiast
▪️plamás v Irish unification
▪️Ableism v advocate
▪️anti-LGBTQ v ally
▪️smear v decency
▪️anti-Carer v advocate
▪️anti-ppl with disabilities [PWD] v fighter for PWD
▪️sealing of Mother & Baby home records v advocate for survivors
▪️ignorance of Irish language v enthusiast
▪️plamás v Irish unification
October 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
It really is that easy tomorrow #Aras25 #ConnollyforPresident
Humphreys doing poorly here out of the gates on #TheBigInterview #Áras25
October 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Humphreys doing poorly here out of the gates on #TheBigInterview #Áras25
Fascinating #Áras25
Heather Humphreys was questioned by reporters today over the credit union that she formerly managed taking legal proceedings over loan defaulting during the time that she was manager.
jrnl.ie/6849520
jrnl.ie/6849520
Humphreys questioned about credit union that she managed taking debtors to court
Humphrey has been critical of her rival Connolly for representing banks in home repossession cases during the recession.
jrnl.ie
October 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Fascinating #Áras25
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Press release: Decriminalisation of sex work bill launched by TD Ruth Coppinger
The bill was co-created by Red Umbrella Éireann, the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland and the Street Workers Collective.
The bill was co-created by Red Umbrella Éireann, the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland and the Street Workers Collective.
October 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Press release: Decriminalisation of sex work bill launched by TD Ruth Coppinger
The bill was co-created by Red Umbrella Éireann, the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland and the Street Workers Collective.
The bill was co-created by Red Umbrella Éireann, the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland and the Street Workers Collective.
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Catherine Connolly on the streets of Galway today.
People Before Profit members in Galway have enthusiastically supported Catherine's campaign for the Presidency and are honoured to be able help build the movement locally with so many other lovely people.
People Before Profit members in Galway have enthusiastically supported Catherine's campaign for the Presidency and are honoured to be able help build the movement locally with so many other lovely people.
October 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Catherine Connolly on the streets of Galway today.
People Before Profit members in Galway have enthusiastically supported Catherine's campaign for the Presidency and are honoured to be able help build the movement locally with so many other lovely people.
People Before Profit members in Galway have enthusiastically supported Catherine's campaign for the Presidency and are honoured to be able help build the movement locally with so many other lovely people.
It isn't a ceasefire if it's solely on one occupation forces terms
BREAKING: Israeli army says Gaza ceasefire back on after day of deadly attacks.
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October 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
It isn't a ceasefire if it's solely on one occupation forces terms
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In Oct 2020, socially distanced & in the Oireachtas’s temporary pandemic home, TDs voted to seal the records of survivors of state and church abuse for 30 years. Heather Humphries voted with the Government. Catherine Connolly voted against.
www.independent.ie/opinion/jenn...
www.independent.ie/opinion/jenn...
Jenny Maguire: Catherine Connolly offers rare hope to disillusioned voters like me
The important moments in our history tend to happen far from Áras an Uachtaráin. You would be better looking towards Dáil Éireann, at meetings behind closed doors, or even at crowds gathered in stre...
www.independent.ie
October 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
In Oct 2020, socially distanced & in the Oireachtas’s temporary pandemic home, TDs voted to seal the records of survivors of state and church abuse for 30 years. Heather Humphries voted with the Government. Catherine Connolly voted against.
www.independent.ie/opinion/jenn...
www.independent.ie/opinion/jenn...
Fine Gael going full attack, not bothering to let their proxies do it anymore. #aras25
October 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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It is interesting that he chose to harrass Connolly, who has never been in government, rather than Humphries, who was a cabinet minister when the Gender Recognition Act was passed.
It's almost like it's not really about what he says it's about, isn't it?
It's almost like it's not really about what he says it's about, isn't it?
October 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It is interesting that he chose to harrass Connolly, who has never been in government, rather than Humphries, who was a cabinet minister when the Gender Recognition Act was passed.
It's almost like it's not really about what he says it's about, isn't it?
It's almost like it's not really about what he says it's about, isn't it?
October 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
If you can, and while you can, please get out and donate blood!
Takes about 90 mins in and out, 5-10 mins for your donation, you get free tea/coffee and biscuits after, and you're potentially saving someone's life.
#spéirgorm
Takes about 90 mins in and out, 5-10 mins for your donation, you get free tea/coffee and biscuits after, and you're potentially saving someone's life.
#spéirgorm
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is urgently seeking an additional 12,000 blood donations over the next four weeks as most blood groups have fallen to under three days of stock.
Appeal for 12,000 blood donations over next four weeks
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is urgently seeking an additional 12,000 blood donations over the next four weeks as most blood groups have fallen to under three days of stock.
www.rte.ie
October 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
If you can, and while you can, please get out and donate blood!
Takes about 90 mins in and out, 5-10 mins for your donation, you get free tea/coffee and biscuits after, and you're potentially saving someone's life.
#spéirgorm
Takes about 90 mins in and out, 5-10 mins for your donation, you get free tea/coffee and biscuits after, and you're potentially saving someone's life.
#spéirgorm
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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
A very normal country...
Researchers discovered that since 2017, firearms have surpassed motor vehicle collisions as the leading cause of mortality for youth ages 11-18, spiking from 1,945 deaths in 2001 to 3,224 in 2022.
Gun deaths among high schoolers on the rise, WSU study finds
The researchers found that, nationwide, high schoolers ages 14 to 18 are at an exceptionally elevated risk for gun-inflicted injury and death compared to children in other age groups in both rural and urban settings.
www.opb.org
October 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
A very normal country...
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Lucia O’Farrell said Humphreys “did nothing” to support her family’s fight for justice and answers. #speirgorm www.thejournal.ie/shane-ofarre...
Shane O'Farrell's mother pushes back on Humphreys' claim she did 'everything she could' for family
Lucia O’Farrell said Humphreys “did nothing” to support her family’s fight for justice and answers.
www.thejournal.ie
October 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Lucia O’Farrell said Humphreys “did nothing” to support her family’s fight for justice and answers. #speirgorm www.thejournal.ie/shane-ofarre...
Wow, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael really do not want to lose to a coalition of centre-left and left parties rallying behind an independent, do they?
www.thejournal.ie/micheal-mart...
#spéirgorm #Áras25 #connollyforpresident
www.thejournal.ie/micheal-mart...
#spéirgorm #Áras25 #connollyforpresident
Taoiseach says he'll vote for Humphreys and remains coy about whether he's voted Fine Gael before
Martin denied that the presidential election was a referendum on the government.
www.thejournal.ie
October 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Wow, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael really do not want to lose to a coalition of centre-left and left parties rallying behind an independent, do they?
www.thejournal.ie/micheal-mart...
#spéirgorm #Áras25 #connollyforpresident
www.thejournal.ie/micheal-mart...
#spéirgorm #Áras25 #connollyforpresident
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So bloody useless
October 10, 2025 at 7:26 AM
So bloody useless
What hope is there for prospective homeowners when this is the reality faced by us?
Homes consistently going for above asking prices.
Investment firms and vulture funds purchasing lots of new builds.
No political will to address the situation.
#spéirgorm
www.thejournal.ie/myhomes-ie-n...
Homes consistently going for above asking prices.
Investment firms and vulture funds purchasing lots of new builds.
No political will to address the situation.
#spéirgorm
www.thejournal.ie/myhomes-ie-n...
Average houses prices are now eight times average earnings, according to MyHome.ie
The report found that one-fifth of all properties are being sold for 20% or more above the asking price.
www.thejournal.ie
October 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM
What hope is there for prospective homeowners when this is the reality faced by us?
Homes consistently going for above asking prices.
Investment firms and vulture funds purchasing lots of new builds.
No political will to address the situation.
#spéirgorm
www.thejournal.ie/myhomes-ie-n...
Homes consistently going for above asking prices.
Investment firms and vulture funds purchasing lots of new builds.
No political will to address the situation.
#spéirgorm
www.thejournal.ie/myhomes-ie-n...
Have you tried opening your eyes?
Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham
Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham
Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on 90-minute visit
Robert Jenrick complained about visiting an area of Birmingham where he “didn’t see another white face” and said it was not the kind of country he wanted to live in.
After highlighting the lack of white people, the shadow justice secretary said it was not about “the colour of your skin or your faith” and he wanted people to live alongside each other. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Have you tried opening your eyes?
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Gavin has shown himself unfit to be President. This is why we should let our current President take a third term, despite his age. Who cares what the constitution says.
October 6, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Gavin has shown himself unfit to be President. This is why we should let our current President take a third term, despite his age. Who cares what the constitution says.
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People dislike Greta Thunberg because of jealousy and misogyny. That’s it. They can’t handle a young woman with that level of courage and conviction.
October 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
People dislike Greta Thunberg because of jealousy and misogyny. That’s it. They can’t handle a young woman with that level of courage and conviction.