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
Probably because it is condensed into the weather warnings already publicised by the national weather service which does mention possible flooding for the areas with a yellow and orange warning.
November 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Probably because it is condensed into the weather warnings already publicised by the national weather service which does mention possible flooding for the areas with a yellow and orange warning.
October 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I posted this on Instagram a few days ago. Should be paying back more than the original value he stole.
October 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I posted this on Instagram a few days ago. Should be paying back more than the original value he stole.
Adopted Emi two weeks ago from Cara Rescue Dogs.
Safe to say she's selling in well and we are delighted to give her her forever home.
#adoptdontshop #lurcher
Safe to say she's selling in well and we are delighted to give her her forever home.
#adoptdontshop #lurcher
August 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Adopted Emi two weeks ago from Cara Rescue Dogs.
Safe to say she's selling in well and we are delighted to give her her forever home.
#adoptdontshop #lurcher
Safe to say she's selling in well and we are delighted to give her her forever home.
#adoptdontshop #lurcher
Gearing up to leave Berlin on our overnight train to Amsterdam.
July 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Gearing up to leave Berlin on our overnight train to Amsterdam.
Munich was fun, though a few things were closed/inaccessible due to maintenance or other works.
Last day in Berlin tomorrow before off to Amsterdam for the last leg of our holiday.
Last day in Berlin tomorrow before off to Amsterdam for the last leg of our holiday.
July 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Munich was fun, though a few things were closed/inaccessible due to maintenance or other works.
Last day in Berlin tomorrow before off to Amsterdam for the last leg of our holiday.
Last day in Berlin tomorrow before off to Amsterdam for the last leg of our holiday.
Enjoying Vienna with my bestie
Thinking it might be the (second) last flight I take
Off to Munich tomorrow, more pics to come
Thinking it might be the (second) last flight I take
Off to Munich tomorrow, more pics to come
July 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Enjoying Vienna with my bestie
Thinking it might be the (second) last flight I take
Off to Munich tomorrow, more pics to come
Thinking it might be the (second) last flight I take
Off to Munich tomorrow, more pics to come
Don't jump for joy yet, unfortunately. Long way to go here
June 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Don't jump for joy yet, unfortunately. Long way to go here
"Milk-livered man
That bear’st a cheek for blows, a head for wrongs—"
That bear’st a cheek for blows, a head for wrongs—"
June 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"Milk-livered man
That bear’st a cheek for blows, a head for wrongs—"
That bear’st a cheek for blows, a head for wrongs—"
Significant omissions of information as well.
In this paragraph she moves from hospital attendees to serious injuries, glossing over and omitting that cars remain the most likely to cause serious injury by a factor of 10:1.
Incredibly poor work and/or deliberate misinformation.
In this paragraph she moves from hospital attendees to serious injuries, glossing over and omitting that cars remain the most likely to cause serious injury by a factor of 10:1.
Incredibly poor work and/or deliberate misinformation.
May 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Significant omissions of information as well.
In this paragraph she moves from hospital attendees to serious injuries, glossing over and omitting that cars remain the most likely to cause serious injury by a factor of 10:1.
Incredibly poor work and/or deliberate misinformation.
In this paragraph she moves from hospital attendees to serious injuries, glossing over and omitting that cars remain the most likely to cause serious injury by a factor of 10:1.
Incredibly poor work and/or deliberate misinformation.
Disappointing to see a journalist omitting significantly important and contextual information.
In this paragraph, the journo showcases that 1 serious collision a month occurs with cyclists, with the most severe accounting for 46 in this period
This omits cars accounting for 556 in the same period
In this paragraph, the journo showcases that 1 serious collision a month occurs with cyclists, with the most severe accounting for 46 in this period
This omits cars accounting for 556 in the same period
May 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Disappointing to see a journalist omitting significantly important and contextual information.
In this paragraph, the journo showcases that 1 serious collision a month occurs with cyclists, with the most severe accounting for 46 in this period
This omits cars accounting for 556 in the same period
In this paragraph, the journo showcases that 1 serious collision a month occurs with cyclists, with the most severe accounting for 46 in this period
This omits cars accounting for 556 in the same period
As the sun sets, just checking in to see over 42% of the houses electricity has come from solar this month. That's up from 20% in March, and 30% in April.
Providing solar energy to households with interest free state loans could help us meet our climate targets hugely #pv #solar #cleanenergy
Providing solar energy to households with interest free state loans could help us meet our climate targets hugely #pv #solar #cleanenergy
May 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
As the sun sets, just checking in to see over 42% of the houses electricity has come from solar this month. That's up from 20% in March, and 30% in April.
Providing solar energy to households with interest free state loans could help us meet our climate targets hugely #pv #solar #cleanenergy
Providing solar energy to households with interest free state loans could help us meet our climate targets hugely #pv #solar #cleanenergy
Enormous fires in South Galway/North Clare this evening.
Acres of damage done.
Firefighters will have a busy evening ahead of them.
Acres of damage done.
Firefighters will have a busy evening ahead of them.
May 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Enormous fires in South Galway/North Clare this evening.
Acres of damage done.
Firefighters will have a busy evening ahead of them.
Acres of damage done.
Firefighters will have a busy evening ahead of them.
This is the current weather here, completely overcast, and still we're getting 89% of our electricity from solar at the same time. Amazing
#solar #cleanenergy #climate #solarpv
#solar #cleanenergy #climate #solarpv
April 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This is the current weather here, completely overcast, and still we're getting 89% of our electricity from solar at the same time. Amazing
#solar #cleanenergy #climate #solarpv
#solar #cleanenergy #climate #solarpv
Some drone shots of Thoor Ballylee, the other evening. So lucky to have this just a couple of mins from where we live.
The 15th Century Anglo-Norman tower, sits beside Streamstown river. The river powered a mill, which is in the process of being restored by a wonderful group of volunteers.
The 15th Century Anglo-Norman tower, sits beside Streamstown river. The river powered a mill, which is in the process of being restored by a wonderful group of volunteers.
April 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Some drone shots of Thoor Ballylee, the other evening. So lucky to have this just a couple of mins from where we live.
The 15th Century Anglo-Norman tower, sits beside Streamstown river. The river powered a mill, which is in the process of being restored by a wonderful group of volunteers.
The 15th Century Anglo-Norman tower, sits beside Streamstown river. The river powered a mill, which is in the process of being restored by a wonderful group of volunteers.
How am I supposed to book a flight with AerLingus when I can't spell my name correctly on the site?
How is this still a problem in Ireland in 2025?
#spéirgorm
How is this still a problem in Ireland in 2025?
#spéirgorm
April 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
How am I supposed to book a flight with AerLingus when I can't spell my name correctly on the site?
How is this still a problem in Ireland in 2025?
#spéirgorm
How is this still a problem in Ireland in 2025?
#spéirgorm
Heron tracks along the turlough of Coole Park
April 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Heron tracks along the turlough of Coole Park
The past 3 days we've gotten 20-25% of our electricity from pv panels.
Solar farms, coupled with storage options, can help solve a portion of our energy makeup, even in Ireland.
#solar #renewables #batterystorage #pv #green #electricity #cleanerelectricity
Solar farms, coupled with storage options, can help solve a portion of our energy makeup, even in Ireland.
#solar #renewables #batterystorage #pv #green #electricity #cleanerelectricity
March 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The past 3 days we've gotten 20-25% of our electricity from pv panels.
Solar farms, coupled with storage options, can help solve a portion of our energy makeup, even in Ireland.
#solar #renewables #batterystorage #pv #green #electricity #cleanerelectricity
Solar farms, coupled with storage options, can help solve a portion of our energy makeup, even in Ireland.
#solar #renewables #batterystorage #pv #green #electricity #cleanerelectricity
Still crushing to see these 50+ year old trees removed immediately following our last storm. Matches dozens of other local fields.
Complete disconnect between our #climate and #biodiversity emergencies on show again from the government comms following #StormÉowyn.
Complete disconnect between our #climate and #biodiversity emergencies on show again from the government comms following #StormÉowyn.
March 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Still crushing to see these 50+ year old trees removed immediately following our last storm. Matches dozens of other local fields.
Complete disconnect between our #climate and #biodiversity emergencies on show again from the government comms following #StormÉowyn.
Complete disconnect between our #climate and #biodiversity emergencies on show again from the government comms following #StormÉowyn.
Kiltartan Castle with the #Gort River flowing adjacent
This #castle was built in the late 13th century by #AngloNormans. It sits in ruins, after its reported demolition by Cromwell in ~1652
The castle sits ~40m about the river level, showcasing one of its defensive attributes, besides the moat
This #castle was built in the late 13th century by #AngloNormans. It sits in ruins, after its reported demolition by Cromwell in ~1652
The castle sits ~40m about the river level, showcasing one of its defensive attributes, besides the moat
February 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Kiltartan Castle with the #Gort River flowing adjacent
This #castle was built in the late 13th century by #AngloNormans. It sits in ruins, after its reported demolition by Cromwell in ~1652
The castle sits ~40m about the river level, showcasing one of its defensive attributes, besides the moat
This #castle was built in the late 13th century by #AngloNormans. It sits in ruins, after its reported demolition by Cromwell in ~1652
The castle sits ~40m about the river level, showcasing one of its defensive attributes, besides the moat
Judge Nolan has warped perception of reality, if this is how he rationalises his decisions.
February 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Judge Nolan has warped perception of reality, if this is how he rationalises his decisions.
Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric power station in Co. Clare today.
Construction on Ireland's largest river based hydro power 100 years ago, with the River Shannon being diverted in order to power over 80% of Irish homes by 1935. Nowadays, the 86MW station can power ~150k houses each year. Dam cool.
Construction on Ireland's largest river based hydro power 100 years ago, with the River Shannon being diverted in order to power over 80% of Irish homes by 1935. Nowadays, the 86MW station can power ~150k houses each year. Dam cool.
February 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric power station in Co. Clare today.
Construction on Ireland's largest river based hydro power 100 years ago, with the River Shannon being diverted in order to power over 80% of Irish homes by 1935. Nowadays, the 86MW station can power ~150k houses each year. Dam cool.
Construction on Ireland's largest river based hydro power 100 years ago, with the River Shannon being diverted in order to power over 80% of Irish homes by 1935. Nowadays, the 86MW station can power ~150k houses each year. Dam cool.
Today is #WorldWetlandDay, so here are some bogs I have visited the past while;
Lough Boora, Cloncrow, Abbeyleix, and Nephin.
Ireland's peatland sequesters millions of tonnes of CO2 and provides habitats to hundreds of flora and fauna species. All our bogs need protection from any more degradation.
Lough Boora, Cloncrow, Abbeyleix, and Nephin.
Ireland's peatland sequesters millions of tonnes of CO2 and provides habitats to hundreds of flora and fauna species. All our bogs need protection from any more degradation.
February 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Today is #WorldWetlandDay, so here are some bogs I have visited the past while;
Lough Boora, Cloncrow, Abbeyleix, and Nephin.
Ireland's peatland sequesters millions of tonnes of CO2 and provides habitats to hundreds of flora and fauna species. All our bogs need protection from any more degradation.
Lough Boora, Cloncrow, Abbeyleix, and Nephin.
Ireland's peatland sequesters millions of tonnes of CO2 and provides habitats to hundreds of flora and fauna species. All our bogs need protection from any more degradation.
The local #lichen following #StormÉowyn.
I believe these are Hypogymnia physodes (Monk's Hood) and Usnea rubicunda (Red Beard Lichen), growing symbiotically along this birch tree.
Nearby, larger trees felled from the storm will breed new life if left to decay.
#science #scicomm
#spéirgorm
I believe these are Hypogymnia physodes (Monk's Hood) and Usnea rubicunda (Red Beard Lichen), growing symbiotically along this birch tree.
Nearby, larger trees felled from the storm will breed new life if left to decay.
#science #scicomm
#spéirgorm
January 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The local #lichen following #StormÉowyn.
I believe these are Hypogymnia physodes (Monk's Hood) and Usnea rubicunda (Red Beard Lichen), growing symbiotically along this birch tree.
Nearby, larger trees felled from the storm will breed new life if left to decay.
#science #scicomm
#spéirgorm
I believe these are Hypogymnia physodes (Monk's Hood) and Usnea rubicunda (Red Beard Lichen), growing symbiotically along this birch tree.
Nearby, larger trees felled from the storm will breed new life if left to decay.
#science #scicomm
#spéirgorm