Emma Byrne - @byrnemac on the other platform
@emmajanebyrne.bsky.social
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This Halloween I’m dressing up as a self-described lefty who is voting for Heather Humphreys.
Because the scariest monsters walk among us.
Because the scariest monsters walk among us.
October 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM
This Halloween I’m dressing up as a self-described lefty who is voting for Heather Humphreys.
Because the scariest monsters walk among us.
Because the scariest monsters walk among us.
Can't help wondering if a prominent member of a party not FF/FG clearly said they would recommend a smear campaign against their opponent in any election process, whether there would be a lot more moral outrage being expressed and facilitated on the national airwaves. #doublestandards
October 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Can't help wondering if a prominent member of a party not FF/FG clearly said they would recommend a smear campaign against their opponent in any election process, whether there would be a lot more moral outrage being expressed and facilitated on the national airwaves. #doublestandards
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace... Nobel Peace Prize awarded to a woman who has "brought her country’s opposition together, resisted the militarisation of society and been steadfast in her support for a peaceful transition to democracy...'' the antithesis of what is currently happening in the U.S.
October 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace... Nobel Peace Prize awarded to a woman who has "brought her country’s opposition together, resisted the militarisation of society and been steadfast in her support for a peaceful transition to democracy...'' the antithesis of what is currently happening in the U.S.
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Fintan O'Toole: Gaza is also a war on the human instinct for compassion
Fintan O'Toole: Gaza is also a war on the human instinct for compassion
When we learn to shut down pity, we summon the pitiless to power
www.irishtimes.com
August 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Fintan O'Toole: Gaza is also a war on the human instinct for compassion
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Reported with @dropsitenews.com
Palestinian scholarship students with places at Irish universities and processed visas remain trapped in Gaza as the Irish government refuses to evacuate Palestinians who aren’t on 'official government scholarships'.
www.ontheditch.com/government-w...
Palestinian scholarship students with places at Irish universities and processed visas remain trapped in Gaza as the Irish government refuses to evacuate Palestinians who aren’t on 'official government scholarships'.
www.ontheditch.com/government-w...
Palestinian accepted to Irish universities stranded in Gaza
It's government policy to refuse to evacuate Palestinians who aren’t on “official government scholarships”.
www.ontheditch.com
July 18, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Reported with @dropsitenews.com
Palestinian scholarship students with places at Irish universities and processed visas remain trapped in Gaza as the Irish government refuses to evacuate Palestinians who aren’t on 'official government scholarships'.
www.ontheditch.com/government-w...
Palestinian scholarship students with places at Irish universities and processed visas remain trapped in Gaza as the Irish government refuses to evacuate Palestinians who aren’t on 'official government scholarships'.
www.ontheditch.com/government-w...
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Sounds about right …
July 10, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Sounds about right …
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In a play activity at a UNICEF-supported temporary space in Gaza, Yamen, 7, drew a wish: a sky without drones and warplanes.
A long-lasting ceasefire is vital for children’s survival. Share Yamen’s wish to show your support.
A long-lasting ceasefire is vital for children’s survival. Share Yamen’s wish to show your support.
July 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
In a play activity at a UNICEF-supported temporary space in Gaza, Yamen, 7, drew a wish: a sky without drones and warplanes.
A long-lasting ceasefire is vital for children’s survival. Share Yamen’s wish to show your support.
A long-lasting ceasefire is vital for children’s survival. Share Yamen’s wish to show your support.
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Scores killed in Gaza as Israeli forces strike cafe and fire on people seeking food
Scores killed in Gaza as Israeli forces strike cafe and fire on people seeking food
More than 500 Palestinians have died seeking help from chaotic and controversial aid distribution programme over past month
www.irishtimes.com
July 1, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Scores killed in Gaza as Israeli forces strike cafe and fire on people seeking food
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The Free Legal Advice Centre received a record high number of domestic violence queries last year as it warned it only has the capacity to respond to one fifth of the calls it receives.
FLAC sees record high number of domestic violence queries
The Free Legal Advice Centre received a record high number of domestic violence queries last year as it warned it only has the capacity to respond to one fifth of the calls it receives.
www.rte.ie
June 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The Free Legal Advice Centre received a record high number of domestic violence queries last year as it warned it only has the capacity to respond to one fifth of the calls it receives.
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Lovely to see a #d7playstreets scene out in the wild below - this is from one of our first play streets.
I think it really captures the potential of intervention like this for reimagining our streets to support and encourage play and (intergenerational!) community!
I think it really captures the potential of intervention like this for reimagining our streets to support and encourage play and (intergenerational!) community!
It's time to flip the script on harmful #Motonormativity language
"Car free zone", "Low Traffic Neighborhood" and other similar terms used to describe pedestrian first places still highlight car first thinking.
What are some creative ways we can rebrand OUR spaces?
"Car free zone", "Low Traffic Neighborhood" and other similar terms used to describe pedestrian first places still highlight car first thinking.
What are some creative ways we can rebrand OUR spaces?
June 26, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Lovely to see a #d7playstreets scene out in the wild below - this is from one of our first play streets.
I think it really captures the potential of intervention like this for reimagining our streets to support and encourage play and (intergenerational!) community!
I think it really captures the potential of intervention like this for reimagining our streets to support and encourage play and (intergenerational!) community!
Very sad to hear of the untimely passing of Jacqui Browne, a fearless advocate for the meaningful inclusion of disabled children and adults. I was privileged to benefit from her insight and leadership, when I worked for @dessa-ireland.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Very sad to hear of the untimely passing of Jacqui Browne, a fearless advocate for the meaningful inclusion of disabled children and adults. I was privileged to benefit from her insight and leadership, when I worked for @dessa-ireland.bsky.social
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The UN has condemned Israel's 'weaponisation of food' in Gaza as another 21 people are reported killed in the region today.
UN condemns Israel's 'weaponisation of food' in Gaza as another 21 people reported killed
Around 150 people were wounded ‘as a result of the Israeli occupation forces’ targeting of gatherings of citizens waiting for aid’, the local civil defence said.
www.thejournal.ie
June 24, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The UN has condemned Israel's 'weaponisation of food' in Gaza as another 21 people are reported killed in the region today.
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Israeli military strikes have killed at least 35 Palestinians in Gaza, most of them at an aid site operated by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in central Gaza, local health officials said
Israeli strikes kill at least 35 in Gaza, say medics
Israeli military strikes have killed at least 35 Palestinians in Gaza, most of them at an aid site operated by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in central Gaza, local health officials said.
www.rte.ie
June 11, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Israeli military strikes have killed at least 35 Palestinians in Gaza, most of them at an aid site operated by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in central Gaza, local health officials said
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The @investigates.thejournal.ie team examined over 25 years of planning records to pinpoint Ireland’s data centres.
They found 89 data centres, with a further 40 in development.
Explore the interactive, visual investigation here: https://investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
They found 89 data centres, with a further 40 in development.
Explore the interactive, visual investigation here: https://investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
June 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The @investigates.thejournal.ie team examined over 25 years of planning records to pinpoint Ireland’s data centres.
They found 89 data centres, with a further 40 in development.
Explore the interactive, visual investigation here: https://investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
They found 89 data centres, with a further 40 in development.
Explore the interactive, visual investigation here: https://investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
I cannot believe what has just transpired in the Oval Office. Overblown bullies picking on the guy who is trying to deal with ongoing violence at home, to make him "say thankyou"!!?? Putin must be delighted with Trump as an ally. America has completely lost it.
February 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I cannot believe what has just transpired in the Oval Office. Overblown bullies picking on the guy who is trying to deal with ongoing violence at home, to make him "say thankyou"!!?? Putin must be delighted with Trump as an ally. America has completely lost it.
A male politician chastising women on the panel for laughing at the governments excuses for their appalling, regressive approach to ensuring the representation of women, is everything you need to know about male privilege. #genderequality
January 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A male politician chastising women on the panel for laughing at the governments excuses for their appalling, regressive approach to ensuring the representation of women, is everything you need to know about male privilege. #genderequality
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A rare planetary alignment which will see six planets line up in a row across the night sky is due to take place from tonight for the first time since 2018
Rare planet parade to light up sky tonight
A rare planetary alignment which will see six planets line up in a row across the night sky is due to take place from tonight for the first time since 2018.
www.rte.ie
January 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
A rare planetary alignment which will see six planets line up in a row across the night sky is due to take place from tonight for the first time since 2018
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Weird how Ireland is always personified as slender, doe-eyed Caitlín Ní Uallacháin when our true spirit is a woman hewn from butter and turf with three children hanging out of each welly while she pummels a cottage into existence using only a side of bacon and her weathered fists
January 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Weird how Ireland is always personified as slender, doe-eyed Caitlín Ní Uallacháin when our true spirit is a woman hewn from butter and turf with three children hanging out of each welly while she pummels a cottage into existence using only a side of bacon and her weathered fists
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physics of climate impacts 101:
- Stuff gets hot (worse heatwaves)
- Hot air holds more water vapor (heavier rainfall)
- Hot air is thirstier air (higher drought risk)
- Warm water is hurricane food (stronger storms)
- Hot water expands and hot ice melts (sea level rise)
- Stuff gets hot (worse heatwaves)
- Hot air holds more water vapor (heavier rainfall)
- Hot air is thirstier air (higher drought risk)
- Warm water is hurricane food (stronger storms)
- Hot water expands and hot ice melts (sea level rise)
January 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
physics of climate impacts 101:
- Stuff gets hot (worse heatwaves)
- Hot air holds more water vapor (heavier rainfall)
- Hot air is thirstier air (higher drought risk)
- Warm water is hurricane food (stronger storms)
- Hot water expands and hot ice melts (sea level rise)
- Stuff gets hot (worse heatwaves)
- Hot air holds more water vapor (heavier rainfall)
- Hot air is thirstier air (higher drought risk)
- Warm water is hurricane food (stronger storms)
- Hot water expands and hot ice melts (sea level rise)
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Compelling argument: the big threat to democracy is not the individual experience of misinformation but a degraded public. What purports to be collective ‘voice of the people’ is moulded by the private hands and particular kinks of “wannabe God-Emperors” www.programmablemutter.com/p/were-getti...
We're getting the social media crisis wrong
The bigger problem isn't disinformation. It's degraded democratic publics
www.programmablemutter.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Compelling argument: the big threat to democracy is not the individual experience of misinformation but a degraded public. What purports to be collective ‘voice of the people’ is moulded by the private hands and particular kinks of “wannabe God-Emperors” www.programmablemutter.com/p/were-getti...
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NEW: Meta has quietly dismantled the system that prevented misinformation from spreading in the United States. Machine-learning classifiers that once identified viral hoaxes and limited their reach have now been switched off, Platformer has learned www.platformer.news/meta-ends-mi...
January 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
NEW: Meta has quietly dismantled the system that prevented misinformation from spreading in the United States. Machine-learning classifiers that once identified viral hoaxes and limited their reach have now been switched off, Platformer has learned www.platformer.news/meta-ends-mi...
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Word of the day is one I mention often. To have the ‘mubble-fubbles’, in the 16th century, was to experience a fit of despondency or low spirits - another name for the Sunday blues.
January 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Word of the day is one I mention often. To have the ‘mubble-fubbles’, in the 16th century, was to experience a fit of despondency or low spirits - another name for the Sunday blues.
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Word of the day is ‘hibernacle’ (18th century): a hibernating animal’s winter retreat.
I believe it works on a human level too.
I believe it works on a human level too.
November 25, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Word of the day is ‘hibernacle’ (18th century): a hibernating animal’s winter retreat.
I believe it works on a human level too.
I believe it works on a human level too.