Orla Breslin
@stitchlily.bsky.social
Designer/Maker, and sometime organiser w a bit of humanities too. Sí/í she/her
Let's get the Occupied Terrorites Bill passed!! 🇵🇸🇱🇧
https://my.uplift.ie/petitions/enact-the-occupied-territories-bill
Corca Dhuibhne, Ireland. 🇮🇪
Let's get the Occupied Terrorites Bill passed!! 🇵🇸🇱🇧
https://my.uplift.ie/petitions/enact-the-occupied-territories-bill
Corca Dhuibhne, Ireland. 🇮🇪
Brilliant new campaign from @dpcireland.bsky.social.
Your kids right to privacy should not be traded for likes.
Your kids right to privacy should not be traded for likes.
Every time you share their life online, you risk sharing their personal data with the world. Pause before you post.
November 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Brilliant new campaign from @dpcireland.bsky.social.
Your kids right to privacy should not be traded for likes.
Your kids right to privacy should not be traded for likes.
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Every day, 137 women and girls are killed by intimate partners or family members internationally - one death every 10 minutes, according to the UN, who released their annual femicide report today.
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women #speirgorm jrnl.ie/6884469
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women #speirgorm jrnl.ie/6884469
One woman or girl killed every ten minutes by intimate partners or family members, UN says
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, but according to the UN the number of women and girls killed intentionally remains unchanged.
jrnl.ie
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Every day, 137 women and girls are killed by intimate partners or family members internationally - one death every 10 minutes, according to the UN, who released their annual femicide report today.
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women #speirgorm jrnl.ie/6884469
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women #speirgorm jrnl.ie/6884469
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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 2:52 PM
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...
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In one of her first public actions as the newly elected Uachtarán na hÉireann (president of Ireland) Catherine Connolly has written a public letter of solidarity on Trans Remembrance Day. It is a very promising start.
November 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
In one of her first public actions as the newly elected Uachtarán na hÉireann (president of Ireland) Catherine Connolly has written a public letter of solidarity on Trans Remembrance Day. It is a very promising start.
We need new rules on ownership/sponsorship/affiliation of printed media and journalists, or what's the point of it?
The Limerick Leader is owned by Malcolm Denmark whose family owns New Cavendish Properties Ltd
Landlords 'stampede' out of rental market ahead of new changes coming next year
November 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We need new rules on ownership/sponsorship/affiliation of printed media and journalists, or what's the point of it?
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When Dunnes staff refused to handle S African goods they were denounced by politicians from FF/FG, as well as "business leaders". The same groups blocking the OTB today. They were spat on, beaten by Gardaí and followed by Special Branch. It took 3 years to shame the govt. into acting. Reluctantly.
The Taoiseach is visiting the home of Nelson Mandela in South Africa today, as he pays tribute to civil rights activists from the country's apartheid era www.thejournal.ie/micheal-mart...
Taoiseach visits Mandela home and memorials to civil rights leaders in South Africa
Martin has told crowds this weekend that the two countries have forged ‘eternal’ bonds with each other.
www.thejournal.ie
November 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
When Dunnes staff refused to handle S African goods they were denounced by politicians from FF/FG, as well as "business leaders". The same groups blocking the OTB today. They were spat on, beaten by Gardaí and followed by Special Branch. It took 3 years to shame the govt. into acting. Reluctantly.
This is wrong. I don't own any pieces of rustic pottery.
I may happen to have things like a special box for all my beloved rulers, vintage cameras, a gramaphone... But that's beside the point. I do not own rustic pottery...
Oh wait... those wee Moroccan bowls, do they count?
I may happen to have things like a special box for all my beloved rulers, vintage cameras, a gramaphone... But that's beside the point. I do not own rustic pottery...
Oh wait... those wee Moroccan bowls, do they count?
Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 23, 2025 at 11:18 PM
This is wrong. I don't own any pieces of rustic pottery.
I may happen to have things like a special box for all my beloved rulers, vintage cameras, a gramaphone... But that's beside the point. I do not own rustic pottery...
Oh wait... those wee Moroccan bowls, do they count?
I may happen to have things like a special box for all my beloved rulers, vintage cameras, a gramaphone... But that's beside the point. I do not own rustic pottery...
Oh wait... those wee Moroccan bowls, do they count?
Phew! What a weekend. Thanks to @dinglelit.bsky.social, for another fantastic few days of literature, poetry, chats and more.
I took very few photos, but Karim Kattan 🇵🇸 and Gabriel Byrne 🇮🇪 to finish out this Sunday 📕📚👏
I took very few photos, but Karim Kattan 🇵🇸 and Gabriel Byrne 🇮🇪 to finish out this Sunday 📕📚👏
November 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Phew! What a weekend. Thanks to @dinglelit.bsky.social, for another fantastic few days of literature, poetry, chats and more.
I took very few photos, but Karim Kattan 🇵🇸 and Gabriel Byrne 🇮🇪 to finish out this Sunday 📕📚👏
I took very few photos, but Karim Kattan 🇵🇸 and Gabriel Byrne 🇮🇪 to finish out this Sunday 📕📚👏
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It’s never short of shocking when seeing this map, what precisely Native Americans have had stolen from them. Fucking egregious.
November 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
It’s never short of shocking when seeing this map, what precisely Native Americans have had stolen from them. Fucking egregious.
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BREAKING: EU's top court has ruled that Ireland has widespread non-compliance with EU's main water law e.g. a lack of regulation on physical damage to our waters, & poor monitoring & control of water abstractions.
We face daily fines & further decline if not fixed.
swanireland.ie/2025/11/land...
We face daily fines & further decline if not fixed.
swanireland.ie/2025/11/land...
Landmark EU water ruling shows systemic and abject failure of Irish government to protect water - Sustainable Water Network
The Sustainable Water Network (SWAN), a network of 25 environmental organisations, has welcomed yesterday’s European Court of Justice ruling [1] that Ireland is in breach of its obligations under the ...
swanireland.ie
November 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
BREAKING: EU's top court has ruled that Ireland has widespread non-compliance with EU's main water law e.g. a lack of regulation on physical damage to our waters, & poor monitoring & control of water abstractions.
We face daily fines & further decline if not fixed.
swanireland.ie/2025/11/land...
We face daily fines & further decline if not fixed.
swanireland.ie/2025/11/land...
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Gorgeous new pages for Ireland too! - check out the new Irish County, Project and Event pages at bsbi.org/in-your-area....
And it's now so easy to find all @bsbibotany.bsky.social's fantastic botanical resources! 🌿🌾🌼🪷☘️
@npwsireland.bsky.social @cedar-ni.bsky.social
@cieem.bsky.social
And it's now so easy to find all @bsbibotany.bsky.social's fantastic botanical resources! 🌿🌾🌼🪷☘️
@npwsireland.bsky.social @cedar-ni.bsky.social
@cieem.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Gorgeous new pages for Ireland too! - check out the new Irish County, Project and Event pages at bsbi.org/in-your-area....
And it's now so easy to find all @bsbibotany.bsky.social's fantastic botanical resources! 🌿🌾🌼🪷☘️
@npwsireland.bsky.social @cedar-ni.bsky.social
@cieem.bsky.social
And it's now so easy to find all @bsbibotany.bsky.social's fantastic botanical resources! 🌿🌾🌼🪷☘️
@npwsireland.bsky.social @cedar-ni.bsky.social
@cieem.bsky.social
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Ireland is one of the biggest buyer of slave made consumer products in Europe
#fastfashion
#bloodBatteries
#spéirgorm
#fastfashion
#bloodBatteries
#spéirgorm
I remember when there was a discussion on Twitter about Shein's manufacturing practices and some apologists invented all sorts of fantastical machinery and technology to avoid facing the more horrifying truth. Reminds me of this comedian's joke.
IG bscomedian
IG bscomedian
November 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Ireland is one of the biggest buyer of slave made consumer products in Europe
#fastfashion
#bloodBatteries
#spéirgorm
#fastfashion
#bloodBatteries
#spéirgorm
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The motion calling on the government to enact the #OccupiedTerritoriesBill was passed in the Dáil today. The government must pass it, including services, immediately.
Protest outside Dáil calls for inclusion of services in Occupied Territories Bill www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Protest outside Dáil calls for inclusion of services in Occupied Territories Bill www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Protest outside Dáil calls for inclusion of services in Occupied Territories Bill
Activists and Opposition concerned legislation would only include trade of goods from illegal Israeli settlements
www.irishtimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The motion calling on the government to enact the #OccupiedTerritoriesBill was passed in the Dáil today. The government must pass it, including services, immediately.
Protest outside Dáil calls for inclusion of services in Occupied Territories Bill www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Protest outside Dáil calls for inclusion of services in Occupied Territories Bill www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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It rumbles on. Someone is now doing an official survey and they're going to geographically map the results. God I love nerds! 🤓
survey123.arcgis.com/share/b861da...
#speirgorm #sharpenergate
survey123.arcgis.com/share/b861da...
#speirgorm #sharpenergate
November 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
It rumbles on. Someone is now doing an official survey and they're going to geographically map the results. God I love nerds! 🤓
survey123.arcgis.com/share/b861da...
#speirgorm #sharpenergate
survey123.arcgis.com/share/b861da...
#speirgorm #sharpenergate
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Break down the barriers, put survivors first, end the use of Councillors and therapy notes in trails relating to Gender based violence ✊️
#Speirgorm
my.uplift.ie/petitions/en...
#Speirgorm
my.uplift.ie/petitions/en...
End the use of Counselling notes in sexual offence trials
Survivors of sexual violence deserve safety, dignity, and privacy when seeking counseling and support. For too long, the possibility that deeply personal counseling notes could be used against them in...
my.uplift.ie
November 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Break down the barriers, put survivors first, end the use of Councillors and therapy notes in trails relating to Gender based violence ✊️
#Speirgorm
my.uplift.ie/petitions/en...
#Speirgorm
my.uplift.ie/petitions/en...
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Maybe we shouldn't call it giving away money when billionaires give it to themselves.
Elon Musk’s foundation gave away a record $474 million in 2024, with the vast majority again going to entities he controls
Elon Musk Gave Away $474 Million in 2024, Mostly to Entities He Controls
Elon Musk’s foundation gave away a record $474 million in 2024, with the vast majority again going to entities he controls.
bloom.bg
November 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Maybe we shouldn't call it giving away money when billionaires give it to themselves.
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I'm shook. After 11 years living in the south, I've just discovered that they call pencil sharpeners "toppers" or "parers" 😭😭😭.
What is this nonsense?! I'd only just come round to 'runners' for 'trainers' but this is a step too far. Even my own Donegal husband is in camp topper!
What is this nonsense?! I'd only just come round to 'runners' for 'trainers' but this is a step too far. Even my own Donegal husband is in camp topper!
November 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I'm shook. After 11 years living in the south, I've just discovered that they call pencil sharpeners "toppers" or "parers" 😭😭😭.
What is this nonsense?! I'd only just come round to 'runners' for 'trainers' but this is a step too far. Even my own Donegal husband is in camp topper!
What is this nonsense?! I'd only just come round to 'runners' for 'trainers' but this is a step too far. Even my own Donegal husband is in camp topper!
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Following the tragic deaths over the weekend, I wanted to understand were there areas in Ireland that were more dangerous than others for road deaths and injuries.
I've produced the map below, which I hope will draw attention to where road safety efforts may help save lives.
#speirgorm
I've produced the map below, which I hope will draw attention to where road safety efforts may help save lives.
#speirgorm
November 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Following the tragic deaths over the weekend, I wanted to understand were there areas in Ireland that were more dangerous than others for road deaths and injuries.
I've produced the map below, which I hope will draw attention to where road safety efforts may help save lives.
#speirgorm
I've produced the map below, which I hope will draw attention to where road safety efforts may help save lives.
#speirgorm
Pity our Irish politicians don't read the Wire.
The only way we can stop big tech eating up our resources is to vote them out. Every bad decision our 100 year old government has made can be unmade.
(It is a c.100 year old government, different people inherited from 2 parties w the same policies)
The only way we can stop big tech eating up our resources is to vote them out. Every bad decision our 100 year old government has made can be unmade.
(It is a c.100 year old government, different people inherited from 2 parties w the same policies)
Regardless of how many researchers highlight the cultural trends against "AI" data centers, & the increasingly widepread public awareness of the unequal economic & environmental harms of these systems, a lot of tech-pilled ppl will only pay attention once it shows up somewhere like WIRED.
So here:
So here:
The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year.
www.wired.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Pity our Irish politicians don't read the Wire.
The only way we can stop big tech eating up our resources is to vote them out. Every bad decision our 100 year old government has made can be unmade.
(It is a c.100 year old government, different people inherited from 2 parties w the same policies)
The only way we can stop big tech eating up our resources is to vote them out. Every bad decision our 100 year old government has made can be unmade.
(It is a c.100 year old government, different people inherited from 2 parties w the same policies)
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My favourite year for oppressed literary masculinity was 2023 when the number of women on the Booker shortlist was smaller than the number of men named Paul
Exactly one woman has won the Booker in the past six years www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
November 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
My favourite year for oppressed literary masculinity was 2023 when the number of women on the Booker shortlist was smaller than the number of men named Paul
Love Oisín's points about this poster. I'm sure there are some amazing working class designers, artists, illustrators, printers, in Durham that could have produced artwork for this.
Posters, esp political posters, are so much more than just advertising an event.
Posters, esp political posters, are so much more than just advertising an event.
Okay, I can't let this one go. I live in Ireland, not the UK, but the use of this image by a supposedly socialist party is so stupid and offensive, I'm going to get stuck in.
Let me explain to you why any experienced illustrator/designer could have stopped you making so many miserable mistakes. 1/
Let me explain to you why any experienced illustrator/designer could have stopped you making so many miserable mistakes. 1/
November 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Love Oisín's points about this poster. I'm sure there are some amazing working class designers, artists, illustrators, printers, in Durham that could have produced artwork for this.
Posters, esp political posters, are so much more than just advertising an event.
Posters, esp political posters, are so much more than just advertising an event.
Amazing line up for Dingle Lit 2025. Diverse range of books and authors to listen and learn from.
One of the best community festivals on the peninsula. 😍📚
#books #DingleLit #BookFestival #CorcaDhuibhne
One of the best community festivals on the peninsula. 😍📚
#books #DingleLit #BookFestival #CorcaDhuibhne
We cannot wait to welcome amazing authors, poets, creators and of course readers to #Dingle in just two weeks!
Join us: www.dinglelit.ie/events
#DingleLit #FéileLiteartha #Authors #Books
Join us: www.dinglelit.ie/events
#DingleLit #FéileLiteartha #Authors #Books
November 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Amazing line up for Dingle Lit 2025. Diverse range of books and authors to listen and learn from.
One of the best community festivals on the peninsula. 😍📚
#books #DingleLit #BookFestival #CorcaDhuibhne
One of the best community festivals on the peninsula. 😍📚
#books #DingleLit #BookFestival #CorcaDhuibhne
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I’ll be focusing specifically on Economic Literacy
- what is our economy in service to?
- how to think like a 21st century economist
- doughnut economics for creatives, placemaking and the embedded economy
- what is degrowth & sufficiency
2/2
- what is our economy in service to?
- how to think like a 21st century economist
- doughnut economics for creatives, placemaking and the embedded economy
- what is degrowth & sufficiency
2/2
November 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I’ll be focusing specifically on Economic Literacy
- what is our economy in service to?
- how to think like a 21st century economist
- doughnut economics for creatives, placemaking and the embedded economy
- what is degrowth & sufficiency
2/2
- what is our economy in service to?
- how to think like a 21st century economist
- doughnut economics for creatives, placemaking and the embedded economy
- what is degrowth & sufficiency
2/2
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Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Blow for OpenAI in Germany as court rules song lyrics used illegally
A German court ruled on Tuesday that OpenAI violated copyright on nine popular songs in a lawsuit that marked another attempt to prevent the free use of artists' content online. The Munich Regional Co...
www.yahoo.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
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👀 Irish data centres are now using 22% of all electricity generated in Ireland, more than all urban homes combined & drawing an unquantified amount (lots) of Ireland’s water capacity
Could AI demands be related to recent push to fast-track infrastructure, side-step safeguards & reduce court access?
Could AI demands be related to recent push to fast-track infrastructure, side-step safeguards & reduce court access?
A new state-by-state evaluation of the projected energy and water use of "AI" data centers in the US. Looks… real bad. Like, "undoing tech sector climate gains" bad.
Strongly recommends immediately ensuring any & all new "AI" data centers to run on existing & expanded renewables grids. Which… yeah.
Strongly recommends immediately ensuring any & all new "AI" data centers to run on existing & expanded renewables grids. Which… yeah.
Environmental impact and net-zero pathways for sustainable artificial intelligence servers in the USA - Nature Sustainability
The rapid expansion of AI server installations in the United States poses sustainability challenges in terms of water usage and carbon emissions. A study now quantifies these potential impacts and out...
www.nature.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
👀 Irish data centres are now using 22% of all electricity generated in Ireland, more than all urban homes combined & drawing an unquantified amount (lots) of Ireland’s water capacity
Could AI demands be related to recent push to fast-track infrastructure, side-step safeguards & reduce court access?
Could AI demands be related to recent push to fast-track infrastructure, side-step safeguards & reduce court access?