Rothar
@rotharphibsboro.bsky.social
Bike shop in Dublin inner city with a lot of opinions.
Cargo bike specialist.
Bicycles, feminism, active travel and cats. Among other things.
Cargo bike specialist.
Bicycles, feminism, active travel and cats. Among other things.
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Macron's wife calling fairly mainstream feminists that were protesting an accused sexual abuser during his stand-up comedy "dirty cunts", is all you need to know about who this woman and her husband really are.
December 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Macron's wife calling fairly mainstream feminists that were protesting an accused sexual abuser during his stand-up comedy "dirty cunts", is all you need to know about who this woman and her husband really are.
If you needed another proof that the so-called centrism will always put business and profits ahead of human rights, environmental rights and everything in between. To the point they vote with the far-right in the EU Parliament.
The've officially done it – the centre-right EPP has voted with the far-right to cut protections for human rights & nature, all to boost corporate profits
This is an extremely worrying sign for upcoming proposals to strip away more protections for climate, labour rights, privacy and more
#omnibus
This is an extremely worrying sign for upcoming proposals to strip away more protections for climate, labour rights, privacy and more
#omnibus
The adopted omnibus is pure deregulation on the EU's human rights, environmental and climate law.
Brought to you by the center right EPP turning away from pro democratic parties and working with the far right.
Brought to you by the center right EPP turning away from pro democratic parties and working with the far right.
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
If you needed another proof that the so-called centrism will always put business and profits ahead of human rights, environmental rights and everything in between. To the point they vote with the far-right in the EU Parliament.
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The've officially done it – the centre-right EPP has voted with the far-right to cut protections for human rights & nature, all to boost corporate profits
This is an extremely worrying sign for upcoming proposals to strip away more protections for climate, labour rights, privacy and more
#omnibus
This is an extremely worrying sign for upcoming proposals to strip away more protections for climate, labour rights, privacy and more
#omnibus
The adopted omnibus is pure deregulation on the EU's human rights, environmental and climate law.
Brought to you by the center right EPP turning away from pro democratic parties and working with the far right.
Brought to you by the center right EPP turning away from pro democratic parties and working with the far right.
November 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The've officially done it – the centre-right EPP has voted with the far-right to cut protections for human rights & nature, all to boost corporate profits
This is an extremely worrying sign for upcoming proposals to strip away more protections for climate, labour rights, privacy and more
#omnibus
This is an extremely worrying sign for upcoming proposals to strip away more protections for climate, labour rights, privacy and more
#omnibus
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'Right-wing extremist terror group planned destruction of Galway Mosque' and it seems it would have been the first of many other attacks had it not been foiled. Make you wonder how many more far-right extremist cells there are on this island.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
Right-wing extremist terror group planned destruction of Galway Mosque, court hears
Portlaoise District Court hears gardaí discovered ‘manifesto’ and video during search
www.irishtimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
'Right-wing extremist terror group planned destruction of Galway Mosque' and it seems it would have been the first of many other attacks had it not been foiled. Make you wonder how many more far-right extremist cells there are on this island.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
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79% of homes sold in Dublin this year were bought by landlords, 75% by large landlords. About 1 in 5 TDs are landlords.
This is disgusting dog whistling. The problem has never been people seeking asylum. The problem is people seeking to endlessly profit from folks just looking for a home.
This is disgusting dog whistling. The problem has never been people seeking asylum. The problem is people seeking to endlessly profit from folks just looking for a home.
🗣️ "The one thing that there is a problem with is housing right across the state, and the more that come to seek asylum, the more pressure it puts on that system.” - Fianna Fáil Minister of State Timmy Dooley
#TonightVMTV
#TonightVMTV
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
79% of homes sold in Dublin this year were bought by landlords, 75% by large landlords. About 1 in 5 TDs are landlords.
This is disgusting dog whistling. The problem has never been people seeking asylum. The problem is people seeking to endlessly profit from folks just looking for a home.
This is disgusting dog whistling. The problem has never been people seeking asylum. The problem is people seeking to endlessly profit from folks just looking for a home.
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I think in general I have a fairly high “politician forgiveness” threshold because I understand they face a firehose of shit everyday and also in a democracy they have to comprise all the time, but Simon Harris not standing up for immigrants in this moment feels like one that crosses that threshold
November 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I think in general I have a fairly high “politician forgiveness” threshold because I understand they face a firehose of shit everyday and also in a democracy they have to comprise all the time, but Simon Harris not standing up for immigrants in this moment feels like one that crosses that threshold
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It’s time we call out the responsibility such statements have, north and south. Those are enabling - run afoul of our legal obligations under IHRL - and propelling violence against persons as a means to express political dissent. It’s more than irresponsible: it’s unacceptable
The men who tried to burn down a building where women and children were taking refuge have "legitimate concerns" according to Simon Harris.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Simon Harris defends comments that migration numbers in Ireland are too high
Politicians of the centre cannot ‘put fingers in ears’ on migration, says Tanaiste
www.irishtimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It’s time we call out the responsibility such statements have, north and south. Those are enabling - run afoul of our legal obligations under IHRL - and propelling violence against persons as a means to express political dissent. It’s more than irresponsible: it’s unacceptable
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Toilets
TV ads
Flags
Small boats
The minority du jour
None of the above really matters, except as a distraction from the wilful destruction of our beautiful flying rock by a tiny minority of self-obsessed fools who think they can buy their way out of climate Armageddon.
TV ads
Flags
Small boats
The minority du jour
None of the above really matters, except as a distraction from the wilful destruction of our beautiful flying rock by a tiny minority of self-obsessed fools who think they can buy their way out of climate Armageddon.
October 28, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Toilets
TV ads
Flags
Small boats
The minority du jour
None of the above really matters, except as a distraction from the wilful destruction of our beautiful flying rock by a tiny minority of self-obsessed fools who think they can buy their way out of climate Armageddon.
TV ads
Flags
Small boats
The minority du jour
None of the above really matters, except as a distraction from the wilful destruction of our beautiful flying rock by a tiny minority of self-obsessed fools who think they can buy their way out of climate Armageddon.
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Cuts to social protection for people living in poverty have created “fertile ground” for far-right movements around the world, according to a United Nations report. https://cnn.it/3JlsNyN
October 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Cuts to social protection for people living in poverty have created “fertile ground” for far-right movements around the world, according to a United Nations report. https://cnn.it/3JlsNyN
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This RTÉ article about the riot in Citywest manages to avoid mentioning what they were rioting for even once
Whereas The Journal calls a spade a spade in the subheading: "Anti-immigration groups and fringe far-right political parties"
www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
Whereas The Journal calls a spade a spade in the subheading: "Anti-immigration groups and fringe far-right political parties"
www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
Garda van set alight at Citywest protest in Dublin
Gardaí have begun clearing protesters from in front of the entrance of the IPAS centre at Citywest in Dublin.
www.rte.ie
October 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This RTÉ article about the riot in Citywest manages to avoid mentioning what they were rioting for even once
Whereas The Journal calls a spade a spade in the subheading: "Anti-immigration groups and fringe far-right political parties"
www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
Whereas The Journal calls a spade a spade in the subheading: "Anti-immigration groups and fringe far-right political parties"
www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
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April 2024
“Unless something changes, the direction of travel is only becoming more clear, those who are willing to engage in violence and intimidation will become more emboldened and continue to act with impunity.”
www.isdglobal.org/isd-in-the-n...
“Unless something changes, the direction of travel is only becoming more clear, those who are willing to engage in violence and intimidation will become more emboldened and continue to act with impunity.”
www.isdglobal.org/isd-in-the-n...
Ireland's gardaí's "soft touch-approach" emboldening far-right and conspiracy groups in Ireland
ISD’s Aoife Gallagher on the increasing intimidation and violence faced by politicians from far-right agitators and conspiracy groups in Ireland.
www.isdglobal.org
October 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
April 2024
“Unless something changes, the direction of travel is only becoming more clear, those who are willing to engage in violence and intimidation will become more emboldened and continue to act with impunity.”
www.isdglobal.org/isd-in-the-n...
“Unless something changes, the direction of travel is only becoming more clear, those who are willing to engage in violence and intimidation will become more emboldened and continue to act with impunity.”
www.isdglobal.org/isd-in-the-n...
1500e raised so far! Please share as widely as you can! Link to tickets here: rothar.ie/products/win-this-bike-for-25-yuba-kombi-e5-electric-cargo-bike-copy?_pos=1&_sid=05a787d12&_ss=r
October 16, 2025 at 7:56 AM
1500e raised so far! Please share as widely as you can! Link to tickets here: rothar.ie/products/win-this-bike-for-25-yuba-kombi-e5-electric-cargo-bike-copy?_pos=1&_sid=05a787d12&_ss=r
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No interest and no inflation accounted for with €3,300 owed from 2009.
Average classy landlord.
Average classy landlord.
Jim Gavin has paid back the €3,300 he owed to a former tenant of the apartment he owned - money which has ended Gavin's presidential campaign.
The tenant received the money owed since 2009 this afternoon. http://jrnl.ie/6841325
The tenant received the money owed since 2009 this afternoon. http://jrnl.ie/6841325
Jim Gavin has repaid his former tenant the €3,300 that ended his presidential campaign
The money was received this afternoon, The Journal has confirmed.
jrnl.ie
October 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
No interest and no inflation accounted for with €3,300 owed from 2009.
Average classy landlord.
Average classy landlord.
Rothar and @phibsboro4all are raising money to support the safe resettlement of a young Afghan woman facing life persecution.
Rothar is therefore raffling a Yuba Kombi e5, worth €3,000 to help her settle in Phibsboro. All proceeds will go to Phibsboro For All.
Rothar is therefore raffling a Yuba Kombi e5, worth €3,000 to help her settle in Phibsboro. All proceeds will go to Phibsboro For All.
October 10, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Rothar and @phibsboro4all are raising money to support the safe resettlement of a young Afghan woman facing life persecution.
Rothar is therefore raffling a Yuba Kombi e5, worth €3,000 to help her settle in Phibsboro. All proceeds will go to Phibsboro For All.
Rothar is therefore raffling a Yuba Kombi e5, worth €3,000 to help her settle in Phibsboro. All proceeds will go to Phibsboro For All.
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“How’s IrishCycle.com going?” Honest answer: It needs to be better sooner rather than later
-- IrishCycle.com was funded by as low as 0.05% of total readers last year. -- The open-access, reader-funded model only needs a low percentage of readers.-- But your help is needed to make it slightly…
-- IrishCycle.com was funded by as low as 0.05% of total readers last year. -- The open-access, reader-funded model only needs a low percentage of readers.-- But your help is needed to make it slightly…
“How’s IrishCycle.com going?” Honest answer: It needs to be better sooner rather than later
-- IrishCycle.com was funded by as low as 0.05% of total readers last year. -- The open-access, reader-funded model only needs a low percentage of readers.-- But your help is needed to make it slightly higher than it is now.-- If you are not subscribed, please subscribe today.-- If you are subscribed, please consider taking your subscription to the next level.
irishcycle.com
September 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
“How’s IrishCycle.com going?” Honest answer: It needs to be better sooner rather than later
-- IrishCycle.com was funded by as low as 0.05% of total readers last year. -- The open-access, reader-funded model only needs a low percentage of readers.-- But your help is needed to make it slightly…
-- IrishCycle.com was funded by as low as 0.05% of total readers last year. -- The open-access, reader-funded model only needs a low percentage of readers.-- But your help is needed to make it slightly…
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Severance (of car parking in Paris)
May 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Severance (of car parking in Paris)
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Just a reminder to avoid the GPO & the Dáil tomorrow, as the latest 'revolution' by the racist bigots is taking place. Starting at the GPO at 12.15pm (formal attire requested) infesting the streets to the Dáil for 2pm. Previous years have seen tense scenes, so avoid if possible.
September 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Just a reminder to avoid the GPO & the Dáil tomorrow, as the latest 'revolution' by the racist bigots is taking place. Starting at the GPO at 12.15pm (formal attire requested) infesting the streets to the Dáil for 2pm. Previous years have seen tense scenes, so avoid if possible.
A Saturday morning in Phibsborough. The traffic is already heavy, the sun is shining through our window, making the yellow of the @ternbicycles GSD pop.
Have a great weekend folks!
Have a great weekend folks!
September 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
A Saturday morning in Phibsborough. The traffic is already heavy, the sun is shining through our window, making the yellow of the @ternbicycles GSD pop.
Have a great weekend folks!
Have a great weekend folks!
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Ireland's sovereign wealth fund has shares worth almost €100 million in 12 companies that are linked to 'occupation and genocide' in Palestine
http://jrnl.ie/6801350t
http://jrnl.ie/6801350t
Ireland has €97m worth of shares in companies linked to 'occupation and genocide' in Palestine
The companies were among 48 named on a United Nations list earlier this year.
jrnl.ie
August 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Ireland's sovereign wealth fund has shares worth almost €100 million in 12 companies that are linked to 'occupation and genocide' in Palestine
http://jrnl.ie/6801350t
http://jrnl.ie/6801350t
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Possible causes of your problems. It’s a diagram that (sadly) still seems relevant in 2025, so reposting a year and a bit on.
August 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Possible causes of your problems. It’s a diagram that (sadly) still seems relevant in 2025, so reposting a year and a bit on.
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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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Fucking disgusting. Throwing the most vulnerable people under the bus to dodge taking any sort of real action on housing.
the place is overrun with empty and derelict homes and landlords are outbidding everybody and this loser minister targeting social housing www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
the place is overrun with empty and derelict homes and landlords are outbidding everybody and this loser minister targeting social housing www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Irish Government plans to stop illegal immigrants getting free social housing
A new law banning the controversial practice is to be published in the Autumn and will be presented to the Dail in the coming months
www.irishmirror.ie
August 25, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Fucking disgusting. Throwing the most vulnerable people under the bus to dodge taking any sort of real action on housing.
the place is overrun with empty and derelict homes and landlords are outbidding everybody and this loser minister targeting social housing www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
the place is overrun with empty and derelict homes and landlords are outbidding everybody and this loser minister targeting social housing www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
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Who are the red-clad campaigners on a door-to-door ‘crusade’ against the SPHE curriculum?
http://jrnl.ie/6793302
http://jrnl.ie/6793302
Who are the red-clad campaigners on a door-to-door ‘crusade’ against the SPHE curriculum?
In the past week, the group travelled to counties Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork, Limerick and Dublin to spread their message.
jrnl.ie
August 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Who are the red-clad campaigners on a door-to-door ‘crusade’ against the SPHE curriculum?
http://jrnl.ie/6793302
http://jrnl.ie/6793302
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The silence from the Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan on this issue that he is directly responsible for for three weeks is sickening.
August 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The silence from the Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan on this issue that he is directly responsible for for three weeks is sickening.