Emma Rua
@ealadubh.bsky.social
Finally flying in the mythical sky so bluee🦋
Éireannach 🇮🇪 Foghlaimím Gaeilge 💚
Saoirse don Phalaistín 🇵🇸
Iníon na Teamhrach
The Land & all our relations are Sacred
(Pp is Scout)
Éireannach 🇮🇪 Foghlaimím Gaeilge 💚
Saoirse don Phalaistín 🇵🇸
Iníon na Teamhrach
The Land & all our relations are Sacred
(Pp is Scout)
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Emma Rua
@ealadubh.bsky.social
· Dec 16
Death Notice of Solomon (Sol) O'Brien Dowling (Newcastle, Galway) | rip.ie
The death has occurred of Solomon (Sol) O'Brien Dowling of Newcastle, Galway Ireland, on 16/08/2024. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.
rip.ie
Still miss you so much every day my beautiful son. So privileged to have known you, so sad to say goodbye. You are still in my heart and soul Sol
rip.ie/death-notice...
rip.ie/death-notice...
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You see anyone acting the fuckin' fool on this matter - give 'em the facts and nothing else.
Trans rights are human rights, no matter how hard these people try to create spectacle, confusion and distraction.
#speirghorm #ireland #transrights
Trans rights are human rights, no matter how hard these people try to create spectacle, confusion and distraction.
#speirghorm #ireland #transrights
Debunked: Enoch Burke was jailed again, but not for ‘refusing to endorse transgender ideology.’ jrnl.ie/6887268
Debunked: Enoch Burke was jailed again, but not for 'refusing to endorse transgender ideology'
Misleading claims about the arrest were shared in Spanish, French, and Polish, as well as by UK and US figures.
jrnl.ie
November 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
You see anyone acting the fuckin' fool on this matter - give 'em the facts and nothing else.
Trans rights are human rights, no matter how hard these people try to create spectacle, confusion and distraction.
#speirghorm #ireland #transrights
Trans rights are human rights, no matter how hard these people try to create spectacle, confusion and distraction.
#speirghorm #ireland #transrights
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‼️This is final call for help‼️
I haven’t received any donation for 3 days 😞
Food is very scarce and the situation is difficult 😭
We are still alive only because of your donations 😔
Please, don't ignore us 🙏
gofund.me/cff04ac94
✅ @mommunism.bsky.social
I haven’t received any donation for 3 days 😞
Food is very scarce and the situation is difficult 😭
We are still alive only because of your donations 😔
Please, don't ignore us 🙏
gofund.me/cff04ac94
✅ @mommunism.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
‼️This is final call for help‼️
I haven’t received any donation for 3 days 😞
Food is very scarce and the situation is difficult 😭
We are still alive only because of your donations 😔
Please, don't ignore us 🙏
gofund.me/cff04ac94
✅ @mommunism.bsky.social
I haven’t received any donation for 3 days 😞
Food is very scarce and the situation is difficult 😭
We are still alive only because of your donations 😔
Please, don't ignore us 🙏
gofund.me/cff04ac94
✅ @mommunism.bsky.social
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The Grenfell flats catastrophe in the UK was a stark warning....
Humans are poor learners when developers can cut corners.
Humans are poor learners when developers can cut corners.
🏗️ Ireland’s fire safety standards for apartments
we need to talk about de-regulation & safety of future apartment residents
(🧵 below was originally posted on 29 Feb 2020 )
we need to talk about de-regulation & safety of future apartment residents
(🧵 below was originally posted on 29 Feb 2020 )
November 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The Grenfell flats catastrophe in the UK was a stark warning....
Humans are poor learners when developers can cut corners.
Humans are poor learners when developers can cut corners.
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PS (added 2025)
example of 29 storey tower permitted in Dublin ..1 staircase (contrary to recommended safe standard of 2 stairs for firefighting & escape); 8 kitchens open directly to shared corridor (no internal lobbies); escape from bedrooms through kitchens; no possibility of ladder rescue
example of 29 storey tower permitted in Dublin ..1 staircase (contrary to recommended safe standard of 2 stairs for firefighting & escape); 8 kitchens open directly to shared corridor (no internal lobbies); escape from bedrooms through kitchens; no possibility of ladder rescue
November 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
PS (added 2025)
example of 29 storey tower permitted in Dublin ..1 staircase (contrary to recommended safe standard of 2 stairs for firefighting & escape); 8 kitchens open directly to shared corridor (no internal lobbies); escape from bedrooms through kitchens; no possibility of ladder rescue
example of 29 storey tower permitted in Dublin ..1 staircase (contrary to recommended safe standard of 2 stairs for firefighting & escape); 8 kitchens open directly to shared corridor (no internal lobbies); escape from bedrooms through kitchens; no possibility of ladder rescue
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PS (2) no evidence that renters/purchasers actually want this, think about: noisier homes, corridors without daylight & more cooking smells, longer waits for lifts, longer walks to flats with shopping/children, higher service charges, more neighbour disputes, fewer amenities,etc
(*Yes & worse since)
(*Yes & worse since)
November 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
PS (2) no evidence that renters/purchasers actually want this, think about: noisier homes, corridors without daylight & more cooking smells, longer waits for lifts, longer walks to flats with shopping/children, higher service charges, more neighbour disputes, fewer amenities,etc
(*Yes & worse since)
(*Yes & worse since)
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PS (1) reg changes were not made to make housing more ‘affordable’ for buyers/renters; purpose was to make sites more ‘viable’ (profitable) for developers. Savings for lower standards are not passed on
(*Yes, this was 2020)
(*Yes, this was 2020)
November 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
PS (1) reg changes were not made to make housing more ‘affordable’ for buyers/renters; purpose was to make sites more ‘viable’ (profitable) for developers. Savings for lower standards are not passed on
(*Yes, this was 2020)
(*Yes, this was 2020)
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link to new regs 2020: TGD Part B
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
link to Dept consultation 2019: (ditto)
& finally letter to Irish Times by Eoin O’Cofaigh former RIAI President & author of book ‘The Building Regulations Explained’ /end
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
link to Dept consultation 2019: (ditto)
& finally letter to Irish Times by Eoin O’Cofaigh former RIAI President & author of book ‘The Building Regulations Explained’ /end
November 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
link to new regs 2020: TGD Part B
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
link to Dept consultation 2019: (ditto)
& finally letter to Irish Times by Eoin O’Cofaigh former RIAI President & author of book ‘The Building Regulations Explained’ /end
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
link to Dept consultation 2019: (ditto)
& finally letter to Irish Times by Eoin O’Cofaigh former RIAI President & author of book ‘The Building Regulations Explained’ /end
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but, the developers said the safeguards were too costly, so they were scaled back; regs are now issued that allow escape within 1.8m of a kitchen fire, & no sprinklers in 1-beds (up to 9m escape distance through a kitchen) 7/
November 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
but, the developers said the safeguards were too costly, so they were scaled back; regs are now issued that allow escape within 1.8m of a kitchen fire, & no sprinklers in 1-beds (up to 9m escape distance through a kitchen) 7/
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🏗️ Ireland’s fire safety standards for apartments
we need to talk about de-regulation & safety of future apartment residents
(🧵 below was originally posted on 29 Feb 2020 )
we need to talk about de-regulation & safety of future apartment residents
(🧵 below was originally posted on 29 Feb 2020 )
November 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
🏗️ Ireland’s fire safety standards for apartments
we need to talk about de-regulation & safety of future apartment residents
(🧵 below was originally posted on 29 Feb 2020 )
we need to talk about de-regulation & safety of future apartment residents
(🧵 below was originally posted on 29 Feb 2020 )
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Drivers are never not at it.
This guy was texting on his phone and managed to forget to turn. He ended up driving straight into the segregated cycle-lane.
But hey, remember folks, dress in head-to-toe HiViz when out walking or cycling.
This guy was texting on his phone and managed to forget to turn. He ended up driving straight into the segregated cycle-lane.
But hey, remember folks, dress in head-to-toe HiViz when out walking or cycling.
November 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Drivers are never not at it.
This guy was texting on his phone and managed to forget to turn. He ended up driving straight into the segregated cycle-lane.
But hey, remember folks, dress in head-to-toe HiViz when out walking or cycling.
This guy was texting on his phone and managed to forget to turn. He ended up driving straight into the segregated cycle-lane.
But hey, remember folks, dress in head-to-toe HiViz when out walking or cycling.
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All the hi-vis in the world isn't keeping me safe from people speeding, people on their phones and people not paying attention, red light breaking while they're driving.
Do better lads
Do better lads
👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
All the hi-vis in the world isn't keeping me safe from people speeding, people on their phones and people not paying attention, red light breaking while they're driving.
Do better lads
Do better lads
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No amount of hi-viz will help you if the driver is looking at their phone.
👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
No amount of hi-viz will help you if the driver is looking at their phone.
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They need to add hi vis paint to the centra, lads.
November 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
They need to add hi vis paint to the centra, lads.
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The hubby was wearing high vis, bike lit up like an xmas tree a few hours ago. He was signalling right, had taken his road position to turn when an a**h*le in a big posh car overtook him too fast and too close anyway. Driver definitely saw. Just didn't give a crap about another human's safety.
👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The hubby was wearing high vis, bike lit up like an xmas tree a few hours ago. He was signalling right, had taken his road position to turn when an a**h*le in a big posh car overtook him too fast and too close anyway. Driver definitely saw. Just didn't give a crap about another human's safety.
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A person rolled their car into my teenage son a fortnight ago. It was broad daylight and the driver was looking down while their car was rolling forward. I know, because I was yelling, trying to get their attention. Drivers who don't see us are often not looking.
My son hasn't cycled since
My son hasn't cycled since
👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A person rolled their car into my teenage son a fortnight ago. It was broad daylight and the driver was looking down while their car was rolling forward. I know, because I was yelling, trying to get their attention. Drivers who don't see us are often not looking.
My son hasn't cycled since
My son hasn't cycled since
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Well, if it’s dark - no. Bluntly, no.
High-visibility only works in light. At distance at night, it won’t even give as much warning as reflective materials, still less lights.
And that assumes the idiot drivers are even paying attention. One gets rather tired of the victim-blaming on the roads.
High-visibility only works in light. At distance at night, it won’t even give as much warning as reflective materials, still less lights.
And that assumes the idiot drivers are even paying attention. One gets rather tired of the victim-blaming on the roads.
👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Well, if it’s dark - no. Bluntly, no.
High-visibility only works in light. At distance at night, it won’t even give as much warning as reflective materials, still less lights.
And that assumes the idiot drivers are even paying attention. One gets rather tired of the victim-blaming on the roads.
High-visibility only works in light. At distance at night, it won’t even give as much warning as reflective materials, still less lights.
And that assumes the idiot drivers are even paying attention. One gets rather tired of the victim-blaming on the roads.
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Today 15 brave smallholder Kenyan farmers who appealed a Seed Act which criminalised them for saving,sharing&selling their own seeds won their case in the High Court.
Glad that my PhD findings were submitted in this case and assisted in the win.Here's a video of it!
drive.google.com/file/d/1amIf...
Glad that my PhD findings were submitted in this case and assisted in the win.Here's a video of it!
drive.google.com/file/d/1amIf...
November 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Today 15 brave smallholder Kenyan farmers who appealed a Seed Act which criminalised them for saving,sharing&selling their own seeds won their case in the High Court.
Glad that my PhD findings were submitted in this case and assisted in the win.Here's a video of it!
drive.google.com/file/d/1amIf...
Glad that my PhD findings were submitted in this case and assisted in the win.Here's a video of it!
drive.google.com/file/d/1amIf...
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The population growth 'argument' is sheer bullshit.
Pre 1880s ireland had 8 million people.
We have space, what we don't have is inferstructure thanks to the lack of forward thinking and implantation of growth plans, for the country.
Thanks FF & FG.
#supergluedpockets
#spéirgorm
Pre 1880s ireland had 8 million people.
We have space, what we don't have is inferstructure thanks to the lack of forward thinking and implantation of growth plans, for the country.
Thanks FF & FG.
#supergluedpockets
#spéirgorm
You can't actually cap migration into Ireland without:
1. Dismantling the Common Travel Area
2. Leaving the EU
3. Placing a hard border between the Republic and the North
This "population growth" argument the self-declared sensible people have come up with is in reality really extreme
1. Dismantling the Common Travel Area
2. Leaving the EU
3. Placing a hard border between the Republic and the North
This "population growth" argument the self-declared sensible people have come up with is in reality really extreme
November 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The population growth 'argument' is sheer bullshit.
Pre 1880s ireland had 8 million people.
We have space, what we don't have is inferstructure thanks to the lack of forward thinking and implantation of growth plans, for the country.
Thanks FF & FG.
#supergluedpockets
#spéirgorm
Pre 1880s ireland had 8 million people.
We have space, what we don't have is inferstructure thanks to the lack of forward thinking and implantation of growth plans, for the country.
Thanks FF & FG.
#supergluedpockets
#spéirgorm
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"The actual answer is to stop using chatbots for news, stop creating jobs inside the broadcasters whose purpose is to befoul the information stream with generative AI, and attach actual liability to the chatbot vendors when they output complete lies."
pivot-to-ai.com/2025/11/05/a...
pivot-to-ai.com/2025/11/05/a...
AI gets 45% of news wrong — but readers still trust it
The BBC and the European Broadcasting Union have produced a large study of how well AI chatbots handle summarising the news. In short: badly. [BBC; EBU] The researchers asked ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemi…
pivot-to-ai.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:06 AM
"The actual answer is to stop using chatbots for news, stop creating jobs inside the broadcasters whose purpose is to befoul the information stream with generative AI, and attach actual liability to the chatbot vendors when they output complete lies."
pivot-to-ai.com/2025/11/05/a...
pivot-to-ai.com/2025/11/05/a...
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this is such horrific stuff
Israel used widely banned cluster munitions in Lebanon, photos of remnants suggest
Exclusive: Images are first indication that Israel has used cluster munitions in nearly 20 years
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
this is such horrific stuff
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Israel’s expulsion of Palestinians from refugee camps called ‘war crime’, report finds
Israel’s expulsion of Palestinians from refugee camps called ‘war crime’, report finds
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams during its ‘Operation Iron Wall’
www.irishtimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Israel’s expulsion of Palestinians from refugee camps called ‘war crime’, report finds
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170,000+ people have signed a petition handed in to TikTok’s office in Dublin calling on the social giant to change its “toxic” model which is “addictive by design” and funnels harmful material towards children and young users.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
170,000+ people have signed a petition handed in to TikTok’s office in Dublin calling on the social giant to change its “toxic” model which is “addictive by design” and funnels harmful material towards children and young users.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
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Despite a 16% jump in nitrates levels in Irish rivers in the last year alone, it's looking like the derogation (special dispensation to pollute more) will *still* be extended by another 3 years.
Help farmers financially if needs be, but killing our rivers is just WRONG.
share.google/EpaRcLKnsnPZ...
Help farmers financially if needs be, but killing our rivers is just WRONG.
share.google/EpaRcLKnsnPZ...
Nitrates derogation could be extended by three years after proposal backed by European Commission
Too much nitrogen in a river can lead to an over-growth of algae, which causes damage to, and can even kill, wildlife and plants.
share.google
November 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Despite a 16% jump in nitrates levels in Irish rivers in the last year alone, it's looking like the derogation (special dispensation to pollute more) will *still* be extended by another 3 years.
Help farmers financially if needs be, but killing our rivers is just WRONG.
share.google/EpaRcLKnsnPZ...
Help farmers financially if needs be, but killing our rivers is just WRONG.
share.google/EpaRcLKnsnPZ...