Micheal
@michealhalton.bsky.social
Interested in Energy, transport, urban planning.
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I continue to be surprised at how under the radar this is going, considering that it’s more consequential than a lot of the things that #spéirghorm gets worked up about.
There’ll be major handwringing on here if we get a “majority of parents support Church patronage of primary schools” result.
There’ll be major handwringing on here if we get a “majority of parents support Church patronage of primary schools” result.
If you're in ireland and have kids in primary school or soon to be, please fill out this survey on preferences re religious involvement in schools, and whether people prefer single-sex or co-ed. It takes < 1 minute and will inform future provision. #speirgorm www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
Primary School Survey
This survey is for parents and guardians of children in primary school or who will enter primary school in the coming years
www.gov.ie
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I continue to be surprised at how under the radar this is going, considering that it’s more consequential than a lot of the things that #spéirghorm gets worked up about.
There’ll be major handwringing on here if we get a “majority of parents support Church patronage of primary schools” result.
There’ll be major handwringing on here if we get a “majority of parents support Church patronage of primary schools” result.
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We were told the interchange would cost €100 million and solve the congestion and tailbacks.
It cost €225 million, and it didn't.
The people who were 100% wrong about this – and blew 9 figures of public money on it – have a new suggestion.
More lanes.
www.independent.ie/regionals/co...
It cost €225 million, and it didn't.
The people who were 100% wrong about this – and blew 9 figures of public money on it – have a new suggestion.
More lanes.
www.independent.ie/regionals/co...
‘Jury still out’ on Cork city’s €225m junction as congestion continues
The head of the transport committee in Cork city says he is still not satisfied with a major junction that opened last year at a cost of over €200 million, and which still sees tailbacks on a regular ...
www.independent.ie
November 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
We were told the interchange would cost €100 million and solve the congestion and tailbacks.
It cost €225 million, and it didn't.
The people who were 100% wrong about this – and blew 9 figures of public money on it – have a new suggestion.
More lanes.
www.independent.ie/regionals/co...
It cost €225 million, and it didn't.
The people who were 100% wrong about this – and blew 9 figures of public money on it – have a new suggestion.
More lanes.
www.independent.ie/regionals/co...
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If the landlord that lived in our garage and pretended he didn't and used to secretly sleep in one of the girls beds when she was away and used go through our bins and once fished out a pregnancy test amd brought it up ever runs for president I will be ready
October 6, 2025 at 9:44 AM
If the landlord that lived in our garage and pretended he didn't and used to secretly sleep in one of the girls beds when she was away and used go through our bins and once fished out a pregnancy test amd brought it up ever runs for president I will be ready
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Last chance to book your ticket and come get your signed copy of Dublin Pub a social and cultural history. Click the link. It’s free and gratis to attend and gonna be deadly. And it’s in @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social! Cmom
#Speirgorm
#Speirgorm
October 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Last chance to book your ticket and come get your signed copy of Dublin Pub a social and cultural history. Click the link. It’s free and gratis to attend and gonna be deadly. And it’s in @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social! Cmom
#Speirgorm
#Speirgorm
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Sarah Clancy and Chris Andrews have both been kidnapped by the IDF.
Contact Dept of Foreign Affairs:
Address:
Iveagh House, 80 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 VY53
Website:
www.ireland.ie/dfa
Telephone:
+353 1 408 2000 #globalsumudflotilla
Contact Dept of Foreign Affairs:
Address:
Iveagh House, 80 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 VY53
Website:
www.ireland.ie/dfa
Telephone:
+353 1 408 2000 #globalsumudflotilla
October 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Sarah Clancy and Chris Andrews have both been kidnapped by the IDF.
Contact Dept of Foreign Affairs:
Address:
Iveagh House, 80 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 VY53
Website:
www.ireland.ie/dfa
Telephone:
+353 1 408 2000 #globalsumudflotilla
Contact Dept of Foreign Affairs:
Address:
Iveagh House, 80 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 VY53
Website:
www.ireland.ie/dfa
Telephone:
+353 1 408 2000 #globalsumudflotilla
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We’ve heard of a few reports of glitches in the zonal leap card system recently
If you’re using one, have you come across any incorrect charges tagging on and off when moving between zones?
If you’re using one, have you come across any incorrect charges tagging on and off when moving between zones?
September 5, 2025 at 6:39 AM
We’ve heard of a few reports of glitches in the zonal leap card system recently
If you’re using one, have you come across any incorrect charges tagging on and off when moving between zones?
If you’re using one, have you come across any incorrect charges tagging on and off when moving between zones?
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Fuck. Feicin legalese bollocksology. We're still complicit. thecurrency.news/articles/200...
September 5, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Okay, this is one for any writers or illustrators in Ireland doing children's events. In case you haven't already heard, it looks like Garda Vetting rules are changing, so that you will have to appear in person to show your ID documents for any organization that looks for vetting. 1/5
#SpeirGorm
#SpeirGorm
July 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Okay, this is one for any writers or illustrators in Ireland doing children's events. In case you haven't already heard, it looks like Garda Vetting rules are changing, so that you will have to appear in person to show your ID documents for any organization that looks for vetting. 1/5
#SpeirGorm
#SpeirGorm
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Unfortunate to see no progress on negotiations for equal access to pension and entitlements for secretaries and caretakers. Schools are feeling the impact and we want our colleagues inside where they belong instead of quite literally out in the cold. #speirgorm #forsa
An indefinite strike by school secretaries and caretakers has entered a fresh school week.
Pickets at schools amid strike by secretaries, caretakers
An indefinite strike by school secretaries and caretakers has entered a fresh school week.
www.rte.ie
September 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Unfortunate to see no progress on negotiations for equal access to pension and entitlements for secretaries and caretakers. Schools are feeling the impact and we want our colleagues inside where they belong instead of quite literally out in the cold. #speirgorm #forsa
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School Secretary entitled to just five days pay during cancer treatment - school secretary #pensionparity #speirgorm
www.offalyexpress.ie/news/tullamo...
www.offalyexpress.ie/news/tullamo...
Entitled to just five days pay during cancer treatment - Offaly school secretary speaks out
Mairead Guinan is secretary at Daingean National School
www.offalyexpress.ie
September 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
School Secretary entitled to just five days pay during cancer treatment - school secretary #pensionparity #speirgorm
www.offalyexpress.ie/news/tullamo...
www.offalyexpress.ie/news/tullamo...
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I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
August 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
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I have officially become an Old Man Who Writes To Newspapers. It's time this SUV problem was addressed
#spéirgorm
#spéirgorm
August 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I have officially become an Old Man Who Writes To Newspapers. It's time this SUV problem was addressed
#spéirgorm
#spéirgorm
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This is an INSANE decision by the E.U.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
ETSC: Mutual recognition deal with U.S. will cost lives on Europe’s roads
By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the United States, the European Union has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice…
etsc.eu
August 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
This is an INSANE decision by the E.U.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
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How CMAT's (@cmatbaby.bsky.social) songwriting is subtly disrupting streaming models www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #CMAT #Speirgorm
How CMAT's songwriting is subtly disrupting streaming models
CMAT's songwriting techniques and 'Bertie bridges' are a creative disruption of Spotify's belligerent optimisation strategies
www.rte.ie
August 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
How CMAT's (@cmatbaby.bsky.social) songwriting is subtly disrupting streaming models www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #CMAT #Speirgorm
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#speirgorm beyond the pale
#journorequest looking to talk to people from Dublin who moved to a smaller town, ideally Waterford, Carlow, Drogheda, Athlone or Monaghan in recent years. Perhaps still doing am occasional commute. DM asap if any thoughts. Shares appreciated
August 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
#speirgorm beyond the pale
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Oooffff, apparently Hodge Figgis are on the side of Big Genocide, including firing a staff member for his stance on supporting Palestine.
Shop in your LOCAL (non-UK operated) bookshops, people.
www.instagram.com/p/DNwUzXpWAt...
Shop in your LOCAL (non-UK operated) bookshops, people.
www.instagram.com/p/DNwUzXpWAt...
August 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Oooffff, apparently Hodge Figgis are on the side of Big Genocide, including firing a staff member for his stance on supporting Palestine.
Shop in your LOCAL (non-UK operated) bookshops, people.
www.instagram.com/p/DNwUzXpWAt...
Shop in your LOCAL (non-UK operated) bookshops, people.
www.instagram.com/p/DNwUzXpWAt...
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“Myths and realities of Irish reunification”
The debate on #IrishUnity has reached #Germany.
Here, German broadcaster DW interviews Prof Brendan O’Leary on the major misconceptions, possible political models, & financial & social implications of a #UnitedIreland.
#SpéirGorm
youtu.be/3fjX54qx2fg?...
The debate on #IrishUnity has reached #Germany.
Here, German broadcaster DW interviews Prof Brendan O’Leary on the major misconceptions, possible political models, & financial & social implications of a #UnitedIreland.
#SpéirGorm
youtu.be/3fjX54qx2fg?...
Myths and realities of Irish reunification | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
youtu.be
August 25, 2025 at 11:49 PM
“Myths and realities of Irish reunification”
The debate on #IrishUnity has reached #Germany.
Here, German broadcaster DW interviews Prof Brendan O’Leary on the major misconceptions, possible political models, & financial & social implications of a #UnitedIreland.
#SpéirGorm
youtu.be/3fjX54qx2fg?...
The debate on #IrishUnity has reached #Germany.
Here, German broadcaster DW interviews Prof Brendan O’Leary on the major misconceptions, possible political models, & financial & social implications of a #UnitedIreland.
#SpéirGorm
youtu.be/3fjX54qx2fg?...
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Perspective is everything. That €162m figure covers SEVEN years. The expenditure on Social Protection in 2023 ALONE was €63.5 BILLION.
www.cso.ie/en/releasesa...
www.cso.ie/en/releasesa...
www.cso.ie
August 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Perspective is everything. That €162m figure covers SEVEN years. The expenditure on Social Protection in 2023 ALONE was €63.5 BILLION.
www.cso.ie/en/releasesa...
www.cso.ie/en/releasesa...
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Live link to "Ban Bloodsports" facebook page (and post) www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
Redirecting...
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August 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Live link to "Ban Bloodsports" facebook page (and post) www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
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Support our secretaries and caretakers as they move to take necessary strike action to access basic entitlements such as bereavement leave #speirgorm #edchatie
Why are school secretaries & caretakers going on strike?
Listen to Fórsa member Victoria Luke on Claire Byrne explain the deep injustice that has forced this action.
The Dept of Public Expenditure still had time to avoid the chaos, if they do the right thing.
Listen to Fórsa member Victoria Luke on Claire Byrne explain the deep injustice that has forced this action.
The Dept of Public Expenditure still had time to avoid the chaos, if they do the right thing.
August 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Support our secretaries and caretakers as they move to take necessary strike action to access basic entitlements such as bereavement leave #speirgorm #edchatie
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Right now, in Ireland, the government are refusing to sign the Occupied Territories Bill because they want to appease this regime. These people are unappeasable and will interpret any compromise as weakness. Sign the #OTB #SpeirGorm
August 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Right now, in Ireland, the government are refusing to sign the Occupied Territories Bill because they want to appease this regime. These people are unappeasable and will interpret any compromise as weakness. Sign the #OTB #SpeirGorm
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The owner of the soil & bed of the lough is the Earl of Shaftesbury. His estate has given dredging licenses in one area of the lough, makes money from the lough yet there is no mention of this custodian playing a role in any of the remedying😱
#spéirghorm #LoughNeagh
www.bbc.com/news/uk-nort...
#spéirghorm #LoughNeagh
www.bbc.com/news/uk-nort...
Earl of Shaftesbury open to Lough Neagh sale but won't give it away
Campaigners say pollution is killing the lake, with wildlife suffering after blue-green algal blooms.
www.bbc.com
August 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The owner of the soil & bed of the lough is the Earl of Shaftesbury. His estate has given dredging licenses in one area of the lough, makes money from the lough yet there is no mention of this custodian playing a role in any of the remedying😱
#spéirghorm #LoughNeagh
www.bbc.com/news/uk-nort...
#spéirghorm #LoughNeagh
www.bbc.com/news/uk-nort...
There's a virtual tour of Áras an Uachtaráin and they've included the dogs barking when you hover over them
😂😂😂 #spéirghorm #speirgorm
😂😂😂 #spéirghorm #speirgorm
August 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
There's a virtual tour of Áras an Uachtaráin and they've included the dogs barking when you hover over them
😂😂😂 #spéirghorm #speirgorm
😂😂😂 #spéirghorm #speirgorm
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Eamon Ryan: Depicting the Metro as primarily an airport service is an example of Michael O’Leary’s myopic thinking
Eamon Ryan: Depicting the Metro as primarily an airport service is an example of Michael O’Leary’s myopic thinking
Arguments by the Ryanair boss that we should give up on rail solutions and rely on the car and bus make no sense
www.irishtimes.com
August 19, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Eamon Ryan: Depicting the Metro as primarily an airport service is an example of Michael O’Leary’s myopic thinking
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Auditions closing on Aug 20th for 25-year-old Seán 👨🍳
Would love it if we got more Irish folks auditioning and please do feel free to pass on the word to your acting pals!
#castingcall #ireland #irish #voiceactors #voiceacting #audition #castings
Would love it if we got more Irish folks auditioning and please do feel free to pass on the word to your acting pals!
#castingcall #ireland #irish #voiceactors #voiceacting #audition #castings
#Voiceactors! We're hiring for a new role, 'Seán', in our gothic horror game set in #Ireland. We seek actors with natural Irish accents / who can do convincing Irish accents. Home studios and experience are essential.
Spread the word!
docs.google.com/document/d/1... #openaudition
Spread the word!
docs.google.com/document/d/1... #openaudition
Eyes of Hellfire Open Audition (Seán)
Eyes of Hellfire: Open Audition Invitation for Voice Actors Please ensure that you read the below carefully. We are Gambrinous, a small indie studio based in Ireland, and we’re excited to invite v...
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August 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Auditions closing on Aug 20th for 25-year-old Seán 👨🍳
Would love it if we got more Irish folks auditioning and please do feel free to pass on the word to your acting pals!
#castingcall #ireland #irish #voiceactors #voiceacting #audition #castings
Would love it if we got more Irish folks auditioning and please do feel free to pass on the word to your acting pals!
#castingcall #ireland #irish #voiceactors #voiceacting #audition #castings