Pat Macken
@patmacken.bsky.social
I deleted my X/Twitter account. I recently bought an EV and didn't even consider Tesla as I did not want to add to Musk's wealth.
Then I thought "why am I adding to his advertising revenue?". So I left.
We could all do without that negativity.
Then I thought "why am I adding to his advertising revenue?". So I left.
We could all do without that negativity.
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Fianna Fáil's candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election "with immediate effect"
Jim Gavin withdraws from Presidential Election
Fianna Fáil's candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election "with immediate effect".
www.rte.ie
October 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Fianna Fáil's candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election "with immediate effect"
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Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
President Macron: “Europeans, let's wake up!
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
October 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
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The 4th annual Circling the Square Festival comes back to The Source Arts Centre!
⌚31 October - 2 November
🎭The Source Arts Centre, Thurles
💷Tickets: €14.00-€17.50
💸Book your tickets here: www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/cir...
⌚31 October - 2 November
🎭The Source Arts Centre, Thurles
💷Tickets: €14.00-€17.50
💸Book your tickets here: www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/cir...
September 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The 4th annual Circling the Square Festival comes back to The Source Arts Centre!
⌚31 October - 2 November
🎭The Source Arts Centre, Thurles
💷Tickets: €14.00-€17.50
💸Book your tickets here: www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/cir...
⌚31 October - 2 November
🎭The Source Arts Centre, Thurles
💷Tickets: €14.00-€17.50
💸Book your tickets here: www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/cir...
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Grateful for this opportunity to read at Circling the Square festival in Thurles, 01 Nov. Looking forward to beginning with a favourite Dennis O' Driscoll poem, too.
The 4th annual Circling the Square Festival comes back to The Source Arts Centre!
⌚31 October - 2 November
🎭The Source Arts Centre, Thurles
💷Tickets: €14.00-€17.50
💸Book your tickets here: www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/cir...
⌚31 October - 2 November
🎭The Source Arts Centre, Thurles
💷Tickets: €14.00-€17.50
💸Book your tickets here: www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/cir...
September 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Grateful for this opportunity to read at Circling the Square festival in Thurles, 01 Nov. Looking forward to beginning with a favourite Dennis O' Driscoll poem, too.
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West Papua’s Indigenous people have called for a boycott of KitKat, Smarties and Aero chocolate, Oreo biscuits and Ritz crackers, Pantene and Herbal Essences, over alleged ecocide in their territory
West Papuan Indigenous people call for KitKat boycott over alleged ecocide
Thousands of acres of rainforest is being cleared to produce palm oil, used in popular Nestlé and Mondelēz brands
buff.ly
March 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
West Papua’s Indigenous people have called for a boycott of KitKat, Smarties and Aero chocolate, Oreo biscuits and Ritz crackers, Pantene and Herbal Essences, over alleged ecocide in their territory
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I celebrated St Patrick’s Day with people from dozens of different countries, all peacefully getting along and trying to live good lives alongside each other in a tolerant and diverse country.
The racist visiting the White House today doesn’t represent us.
🇮🇪☘️
The racist visiting the White House today doesn’t represent us.
🇮🇪☘️
March 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I celebrated St Patrick’s Day with people from dozens of different countries, all peacefully getting along and trying to live good lives alongside each other in a tolerant and diverse country.
The racist visiting the White House today doesn’t represent us.
🇮🇪☘️
The racist visiting the White House today doesn’t represent us.
🇮🇪☘️
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
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Ukraine is Europe!
We stand by Ukraine.
We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the agressor.
Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.
We stand by Ukraine.
We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the agressor.
Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.
February 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Ukraine is Europe!
We stand by Ukraine.
We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the agressor.
Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.
We stand by Ukraine.
We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the agressor.
Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.
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People in the EU are now putting up stickers that read, “Elon Musk is attacking the European Union. Boycott Tesla,” and “Elon, stay away from the EU.” These stickers, featuring EU flags and a link to StopElon.eu, appear on public EV chargers and other visible spots.
February 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
People in the EU are now putting up stickers that read, “Elon Musk is attacking the European Union. Boycott Tesla,” and “Elon, stay away from the EU.” These stickers, featuring EU flags and a link to StopElon.eu, appear on public EV chargers and other visible spots.
A forest walk in February, Ireland.
February 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A forest walk in February, Ireland.
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Let's go...
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
European Citizens' Initiative
Give your support !
eci.ec.europa.eu
February 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Let's go...
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
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Buy Canadian Instead” signs already replacing U.S. products in Canadian liquor stores.
February 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Buy Canadian Instead” signs already replacing U.S. products in Canadian liquor stores.
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Donald Trump has openly declared Gaza will be ethnically cleansed.
And our media is normalising it 👇
www.owenjones.news/p/trump-conf...
And our media is normalising it 👇
www.owenjones.news/p/trump-conf...
February 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Donald Trump has openly declared Gaza will be ethnically cleansed.
And our media is normalising it 👇
www.owenjones.news/p/trump-conf...
And our media is normalising it 👇
www.owenjones.news/p/trump-conf...
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A deportation arrangement with Colombia that the White House on Sunday night presented as a total victory for Donald Trump is looking less clear in the light of day
Trump's Victory Over Colombia Now Looks Less Clear Cut
A deportation arrangement with Colombia that the White House on Sunday night presented as a total victory for Donald Trump is looking less clear in the light of day.
www.bloomberg.com
January 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A deportation arrangement with Colombia that the White House on Sunday night presented as a total victory for Donald Trump is looking less clear in the light of day
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Live wind speeds as Storm Éowyn begins to make impact in Ireland in the South & West. Already gusts of 130km per hour [81 mph] are reported. Status 🔺Red, danger to life, hits at 2.00AM in the S & W - moving N & E progressively.
January 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Live wind speeds as Storm Éowyn begins to make impact in Ireland in the South & West. Already gusts of 130km per hour [81 mph] are reported. Status 🔺Red, danger to life, hits at 2.00AM in the S & W - moving N & E progressively.
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The pace at which Europe's power system is decarbonising is staggering. Fossil fuels now down at 29% of the electricity mix. People can argue over whether it's the source of the continent's economic woes or the answer to them, but they can't deny it's happening. www.businessgreen.com/news/4401330...
'Fossil fuels are losing their grip': Study shows solar overtook coal in EU power mix last year
Latest Ember data confirms gas generation fell for the fifth year in a row, as renewables growing dominance continues to chip away at fossil fuel demand
www.businessgreen.com
January 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The pace at which Europe's power system is decarbonising is staggering. Fossil fuels now down at 29% of the electricity mix. People can argue over whether it's the source of the continent's economic woes or the answer to them, but they can't deny it's happening. www.businessgreen.com/news/4401330...
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Compare and contrast coverage of illegal wildlife reintroductions to that of illegal wildlife killings.
After this heartbreaking incident, NPWS said it deplores the deliberate killing of rare and endangered species and takes bird of prey persecutions very seriously.
Members of the public with any information can contact the NPWS by emailing wildlifeenforcement@npws.gov.ie.
www.rte.ie/news/2025/01...
Members of the public with any information can contact the NPWS by emailing wildlifeenforcement@npws.gov.ie.
www.rte.ie/news/2025/01...
Rare white-tailed eagle shot dead in Co Westmeath
An investigation is under way following the recent shooting dead of a white-tailed eagle in Co Westmeath.
www.rte.ie
January 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Compare and contrast coverage of illegal wildlife reintroductions to that of illegal wildlife killings.
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Europe’s largest pension fund sold its entire €571 million stake in Tesla partly due to disagreement with Elon Musk’s remuneration package.
Europe’s Largest Pension Fund Sold Tesla Stake Over Musk’s Pay
Europe’s largest pension fund sold its entire €571 million ($585 million) stake in Tesla Inc. in the third quarter partly due to disagreement with Elon Musk’s remuneration package.
www.bloomberg.com
January 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Europe’s largest pension fund sold its entire €571 million stake in Tesla partly due to disagreement with Elon Musk’s remuneration package.
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friendly reminder that you're closer to becoming a climate refugee than a billionaire
January 11, 2025 at 2:45 AM
friendly reminder that you're closer to becoming a climate refugee than a billionaire