Eimear Byrne
@eimearmb.bsky.social
Interested in politics, climate emergency, safe cycling. All things Ireland
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, Dublin, Ireland
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, Dublin, Ireland
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HouseEurope! wants to create incentives that make the renovation and transformation of existing buildings the new norm and a common path.
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HouseEurope! wants to create incentives that make the renovation and transformation of existing buildings the new norm and a common path.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Great idea!
Christmas Jumper Swap !!!
Thu 20 Nov - Urban Junction Blackrock - drop off clean, gently worn jumpers.
Sat 22 Nov - come and drop OR take a new-to-you Christmas jumper.
Joyful doesn't have to be wasteful. Swap. Don't Buy.
Thu 20 Nov - Urban Junction Blackrock - drop off clean, gently worn jumpers.
Sat 22 Nov - come and drop OR take a new-to-you Christmas jumper.
Joyful doesn't have to be wasteful. Swap. Don't Buy.
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Great idea!
A lovely tale on the importance of community and kindness
Not because I had a small part to play but because now more than ever we need to amplify kindness and human connection, let me share with you the Tale of Kathleen & John
After I had given directions to Kathleen (as I was to learn was her name) she headed off with her trusty walking frame, Esmeralda
After I had given directions to Kathleen (as I was to learn was her name) she headed off with her trusty walking frame, Esmeralda
A woman steps into the shop: Where do I vote?
Me: Are you looking for Carysfort National School?
Her: Yes, I feel it's my duty, I turned 97 yesterday!
#Áras25
Me: Are you looking for Carysfort National School?
Her: Yes, I feel it's my duty, I turned 97 yesterday!
#Áras25
November 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
A lovely tale on the importance of community and kindness
This , impossible to get anything sensible from a search now. AI is slightly better at giving what the search function used give - progress eh?
I don't think we understand just how bad the decline of the Internet is to knowledge.
3 years ago, I could perform a very basic search in any engine and get an absurd number of relevant links, research articles, etc.
Today, I can perform the same search and find absolutely nothing.
3 years ago, I could perform a very basic search in any engine and get an absurd number of relevant links, research articles, etc.
Today, I can perform the same search and find absolutely nothing.
October 27, 2025 at 7:17 AM
This , impossible to get anything sensible from a search now. AI is slightly better at giving what the search function used give - progress eh?
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“I don’t see any protests for us – the thousands of women who are assaulted by Irish men”
Sex abuse survivor receives death threats after speaking out against Dublin rioters
A woman who was sexually abused as a child says she has received death threats and has had her Instagram account shut down after she spoke out against the thugs who attacked gardaí outside the Citywes...
m.sundayworld.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
“I don’t see any protests for us – the thousands of women who are assaulted by Irish men”
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‘Really shocking’: Independent Dublin bookstore damaged in arson attack
‘Really shocking’: Independent Dublin bookstore damaged in arson attack
Books Upstairs manager hopes to partially open the D’Olier Street store later on Monday
www.irishtimes.com
October 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM
‘Really shocking’: Independent Dublin bookstore damaged in arson attack
Ain’t that the truth. What a lady, what a warrior.
Not a single Greta hater could do what she has done, face what she's faced, bear abuse and humiliation at the hands of the most psychotic and genocidal army. They haven't an ounce of her bravery and that's what drives them crazy. Free Greta, free Palestine🇵🇸
October 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Ain’t that the truth. What a lady, what a warrior.
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Excellent @rte.ie programme on @artefr.bsky.social. Featuring, among many others @irishrainforest.bsky.social
Ireland’s Coast - Watch the full documentary | ARTE in English
We journey along Ireland’s coast, revealing its rich biodiversity and magnetic charm. From Mesolithic sites to forgotten shipwrecks, the hidden secrets of the Irish coast are revealed.
www.arte.tv
October 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Excellent @rte.ie programme on @artefr.bsky.social. Featuring, among many others @irishrainforest.bsky.social
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This speech is such an extraordinary combination of lies, delusions, narcissism, hatefulness, ignorance and lunacy that it could have been given by no other person than the president of the United States. It could well be the low point of US public diplomacy in our history.
September 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This speech is such an extraordinary combination of lies, delusions, narcissism, hatefulness, ignorance and lunacy that it could have been given by no other person than the president of the United States. It could well be the low point of US public diplomacy in our history.
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every corporate decision comes down to money and clearly the economics for abc/disney outweighed the threats from the fascist government
September 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
every corporate decision comes down to money and clearly the economics for abc/disney outweighed the threats from the fascist government
Does anyone know of a smart app that can link together your solar panels, battery , heat pump and electric tariffs to get them all working smartly together for max efficiency/cheapest price? @hannahdaly.ie @thinkorswim.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Does anyone know of a smart app that can link together your solar panels, battery , heat pump and electric tariffs to get them all working smartly together for max efficiency/cheapest price? @hannahdaly.ie @thinkorswim.bsky.social
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The Higher Education Minister will tell Cabinet that there has been major response to the Government’s efforts to attract top international researchers to Irish universities. There has been a notable interest from researchers in the US and UK.
September 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
The Higher Education Minister will tell Cabinet that there has been major response to the Government’s efforts to attract top international researchers to Irish universities. There has been a notable interest from researchers in the US and UK.
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The suicide rate in Ireland has halved over the past 25 years. It's an incredibly positive achievement. Investment in mental health services, reduced alcohol consumption, and improved financial well-being have all contributed. 🇮🇪👏
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
September 8, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The suicide rate in Ireland has halved over the past 25 years. It's an incredibly positive achievement. Investment in mental health services, reduced alcohol consumption, and improved financial well-being have all contributed. 🇮🇪👏
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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NEW: Extraordinary scenes in Brussels today.
Almost a quarter of a million people on the streets marching for Palestine, calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza.
This footage was captured by freelance photojournalist, Wahaj Bani Moufleh 👏
Almost a quarter of a million people on the streets marching for Palestine, calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza.
This footage was captured by freelance photojournalist, Wahaj Bani Moufleh 👏
September 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
NEW: Extraordinary scenes in Brussels today.
Almost a quarter of a million people on the streets marching for Palestine, calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza.
This footage was captured by freelance photojournalist, Wahaj Bani Moufleh 👏
Almost a quarter of a million people on the streets marching for Palestine, calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza.
This footage was captured by freelance photojournalist, Wahaj Bani Moufleh 👏
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Totally unacceptable. People threatening politicians, their families and homes with violence and intimidation has been allowed to fester too long. This has to be taken seriously and stamped out before it gets even worse.
Security operation underway in Co Wicklow after multiple bomb threats were phoned in against Simon Harris’s home.
It’s understood a number of people called several Garda stations making the threat - saying a bomb had been left at the Harris family home.
Gardaí from Special Detective Unit leading.
It’s understood a number of people called several Garda stations making the threat - saying a bomb had been left at the Harris family home.
Gardaí from Special Detective Unit leading.
September 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Totally unacceptable. People threatening politicians, their families and homes with violence and intimidation has been allowed to fester too long. This has to be taken seriously and stamped out before it gets even worse.
This is really abhorrent and a real threat to people participating in democracy. I hope whoever’s involved faces full force of law. We all need to speak against this behaviour
Multiple bomb threats against the Co Wicklow home of Tánaiste Simon Harris have been phoned in to garda stations today, The Journal understands
https://www.thejournal.ie/bomb-threats-simon-harris-home-6810113-Sep2025/
https://www.thejournal.ie/bomb-threats-simon-harris-home-6810113-Sep2025/
Multiple bomb threats made against Tánaiste Simon Harris’s home, armed gardaí at scene
The threats made against Harris and his family today follow two other reported threats made against members of the Tánaiste’s family online.
www.thejournal.ie
September 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is really abhorrent and a real threat to people participating in democracy. I hope whoever’s involved faces full force of law. We all need to speak against this behaviour
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Everyone needs to see this. THIS is how we send a message.
September 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Everyone needs to see this. THIS is how we send a message.
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The reason many of the commentators don’t like Bluesky is because the infrastructure is set up in a way that no longer benefits them.
On Twitter it was always easier to gain an audience by purposefully saying things that upset people. Getting ratio-ed was a tactic.
Here, that’s much harder.
On Twitter it was always easier to gain an audience by purposefully saying things that upset people. Getting ratio-ed was a tactic.
Here, that’s much harder.
September 6, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The reason many of the commentators don’t like Bluesky is because the infrastructure is set up in a way that no longer benefits them.
On Twitter it was always easier to gain an audience by purposefully saying things that upset people. Getting ratio-ed was a tactic.
Here, that’s much harder.
On Twitter it was always easier to gain an audience by purposefully saying things that upset people. Getting ratio-ed was a tactic.
Here, that’s much harder.
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Ten years of DLR LexIcon in Dún Laoghaire: ‘People thought it was a vanity project and too much money’
Ten years of DLR LexIcon in Dún Laoghaire: ‘People thought it was a vanity project and too much money’
Award-winning but initially controversial building has become Ireland’s busiest public library
www.irishtimes.com
September 6, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Ten years of DLR LexIcon in Dún Laoghaire: ‘People thought it was a vanity project and too much money’
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To a large degree, the collapse of American power is driven by the stupidity of its leaders.
🚨 Speaker Mike Johnson says the problem with gun violence is the human heart, but global evidence shows easy access to guns and inequality — not the heart — drive violence. From Dunblane in the UK to Port Arthur in Australia, stronger laws saved lives.
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
August 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
To a large degree, the collapse of American power is driven by the stupidity of its leaders.
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Good news.
We need much more of this, but this is excellent.
Well done to all the universities involved and to the government departments who made this happen.
This is no mean feat in the circumstances.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
We need much more of this, but this is excellent.
Well done to all the universities involved and to the government departments who made this happen.
This is no mean feat in the circumstances.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
52 Gazans to arrive in Ireland to study in universities
Fifty-two young Palestinians from Gaza are due to arrive in Ireland today and in the coming days to begin a new life as students in Irish universities.
www.rte.ie
August 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Good news.
We need much more of this, but this is excellent.
Well done to all the universities involved and to the government departments who made this happen.
This is no mean feat in the circumstances.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
We need much more of this, but this is excellent.
Well done to all the universities involved and to the government departments who made this happen.
This is no mean feat in the circumstances.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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Yes, I can acknowledge that migration to the UK is too high.
Can you acknowledge that Britain has always been dependent on migration - and still is?
Can you acknowledge that Britain has always been dependent on migration - and still is?
Britain Has Never Stood Alone
From Empire to the NHS, This Country Has Always Relied on Outsiders. The Real Crisis Isn’t Migration - it’s Dishonesty.
open.substack.com
August 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Yes, I can acknowledge that migration to the UK is too high.
Can you acknowledge that Britain has always been dependent on migration - and still is?
Can you acknowledge that Britain has always been dependent on migration - and still is?
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In the, tragically, unlikely event that a just, durable peace deal to terminate Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is achieved, the credit will belong to all those people in Ukraine who stood firm over these last 11 years.
They, and their president, richly deserve the Nobel Peace Prize.
They, and their president, richly deserve the Nobel Peace Prize.
August 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM
In the, tragically, unlikely event that a just, durable peace deal to terminate Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is achieved, the credit will belong to all those people in Ukraine who stood firm over these last 11 years.
They, and their president, richly deserve the Nobel Peace Prize.
They, and their president, richly deserve the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Statement by von der Leyen after meeting Zelenskyy
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Statement by President von der Leyen with President Zelenskyy following their meeting
Thank you very much, Mr President, dear Volodymr,\nWhat a pleasure to welcome you back to Brussels. I am very pleased to be here with you today for our bilateral meeting that we just had but also the ...
ec.europa.eu
August 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Statement by von der Leyen after meeting Zelenskyy
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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