Valerie Flynn
@valerieflynn.bsky.social
Assistant news editor @thejournal.ie
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Penneys claims it's making clothes that are “designed to last” as the company attempts to position itself as planet-friendly.
Our investigative team put these claims to the test, finding that a lot of their clothes did not hold up.
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
Our investigative team put these claims to the test, finding that a lot of their clothes did not hold up.
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
Penneys claims it's making clothes to last - so we put them to the test
From jeans that changed colour to a jumper that bobbled after a handful of wears, a lot of these clothes did not hold up.
www.thejournal.ie
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Penneys claims it's making clothes that are “designed to last” as the company attempts to position itself as planet-friendly.
Our investigative team put these claims to the test, finding that a lot of their clothes did not hold up.
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
Our investigative team put these claims to the test, finding that a lot of their clothes did not hold up.
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
Reposted by Valerie Flynn
From lowering emissions to upping the use of recycled materials, fashion brands have made hundreds of sustainability and green commitments.
But are they keeping these promises?
We investigated who follows through on their pledges.
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
But are they keeping these promises?
We investigated who follows through on their pledges.
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
www.thejournal.ie
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
From lowering emissions to upping the use of recycled materials, fashion brands have made hundreds of sustainability and green commitments.
But are they keeping these promises?
We investigated who follows through on their pledges.
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
But are they keeping these promises?
We investigated who follows through on their pledges.
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
Reposted by Valerie Flynn
Penneys says its clothes are “designed to last”.
So we tested them – and a lot of these clothes didn’t hold up.
@thejournal.ie
So we tested them – and a lot of these clothes didn’t hold up.
@thejournal.ie
November 24, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Penneys says its clothes are “designed to last”.
So we tested them – and a lot of these clothes didn’t hold up.
@thejournal.ie
So we tested them – and a lot of these clothes didn’t hold up.
@thejournal.ie
I so enjoyed reading and writing about this fascinating chapter in the hidden history of women's protest in Ireland.
NEW: Valerie Flynn reviews After the Train edited by Evelyn Conlon and Rebecca Pelan and published by
@ucdpress.bsky.social
“[A]n eye-opening and evocative mosaic of first-person reflections on the 1975-1977 feminist collective”
stingingfly.org/review/after...
@ucdpress.bsky.social
“[A]n eye-opening and evocative mosaic of first-person reflections on the 1975-1977 feminist collective”
stingingfly.org/review/after...
November 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I so enjoyed reading and writing about this fascinating chapter in the hidden history of women's protest in Ireland.
Reposted by Valerie Flynn
Gaza City is in famine, caused by Israel's blocking of aid.
For those of us who have never experienced nor witnessed such horror, mass starvation is difficult to understand.
The Journal spoke to doctors about what happens when a person starves. http://jrnl.ie/6793073
For those of us who have never experienced nor witnessed such horror, mass starvation is difficult to understand.
The Journal spoke to doctors about what happens when a person starves. http://jrnl.ie/6793073
The reality of famine: What happens when a person starves?
Even if a starving person regains access to food, they remain at huge risk.
jrnl.ie
August 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Gaza City is in famine, caused by Israel's blocking of aid.
For those of us who have never experienced nor witnessed such horror, mass starvation is difficult to understand.
The Journal spoke to doctors about what happens when a person starves. http://jrnl.ie/6793073
For those of us who have never experienced nor witnessed such horror, mass starvation is difficult to understand.
The Journal spoke to doctors about what happens when a person starves. http://jrnl.ie/6793073
Plastic nets on fruit and vegetables, single-use sachets for condiments, plastic-wrapped cucumbers...
New rules will ban some of the packaging we encounter every day, and Irish companies have been urged to start preparing now. jrnl.ie/6758976t
New rules will ban some of the packaging we encounter every day, and Irish companies have been urged to start preparing now. jrnl.ie/6758976t
Plastic ketchup sachets and nets on fruit to be banned
Refill stations and reusable containers are set to become more commonplace.
jrnl.ie
July 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Plastic nets on fruit and vegetables, single-use sachets for condiments, plastic-wrapped cucumbers...
New rules will ban some of the packaging we encounter every day, and Irish companies have been urged to start preparing now. jrnl.ie/6758976t
New rules will ban some of the packaging we encounter every day, and Irish companies have been urged to start preparing now. jrnl.ie/6758976t
Podcast - Are SUVs making roads more dangerous for pedestrians? www.thejournal.ie/podcasts/66f...
Are SUVs making roads more dangerous for pedestrians?
Read, share and shape the news on TheJournal.ie - Breaking Irish and International News
www.thejournal.ie
June 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Podcast - Are SUVs making roads more dangerous for pedestrians? www.thejournal.ie/podcasts/66f...
Outcry over 'exploitative' gaming machine arcade planned for Ballymun (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6736208
Outcry over 'exploitative' gaming machine arcade planned for Ballymun
Local addiction services have come out fighting against a proposed arcade in one of Ireland’s most disadvantaged areas.
jrnl.ie
June 19, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Outcry over 'exploitative' gaming machine arcade planned for Ballymun (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6736208
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The last government had an open goal to reform forestry to something resembling a sustainable model - but they blew it.
With Coillte abandoning its biodiversity commitments, it seems that the industry now feels the pressure is off.
jrnl.ie/6663637
With Coillte abandoning its biodiversity commitments, it seems that the industry now feels the pressure is off.
jrnl.ie/6663637
Opinion: This government is determined to turn its back on sustainable forestry in Ireland
Pádraic Fogarty says that despite the climate crisis, Ireland’s native trees are last in line once again as unsustainable forestry practices continue.
jrnl.ie
March 31, 2025 at 9:57 AM
The last government had an open goal to reform forestry to something resembling a sustainable model - but they blew it.
With Coillte abandoning its biodiversity commitments, it seems that the industry now feels the pressure is off.
jrnl.ie/6663637
With Coillte abandoning its biodiversity commitments, it seems that the industry now feels the pressure is off.
jrnl.ie/6663637
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Irish parents face difficulties accessing prenatal testing for chromosomal conditions
www.thejournal.ie/prental-test...
Many thanks to @valerieflynn.bsky.social @thejournal.ie for covering our recent research in this article (link below)
@keelinodonoghue.bsky.social #TrisomyAwarenessMonth #NIPT
www.thejournal.ie/prental-test...
Many thanks to @valerieflynn.bsky.social @thejournal.ie for covering our recent research in this article (link below)
@keelinodonoghue.bsky.social #TrisomyAwarenessMonth #NIPT
Irish parents face difficulties accessing prenatal testing for chromosomal conditions
Tests costing hundreds of euro are available privately, meaning access is not equitable.
www.thejournal.ie
March 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Irish parents face difficulties accessing prenatal testing for chromosomal conditions
www.thejournal.ie/prental-test...
Many thanks to @valerieflynn.bsky.social @thejournal.ie for covering our recent research in this article (link below)
@keelinodonoghue.bsky.social #TrisomyAwarenessMonth #NIPT
www.thejournal.ie/prental-test...
Many thanks to @valerieflynn.bsky.social @thejournal.ie for covering our recent research in this article (link below)
@keelinodonoghue.bsky.social #TrisomyAwarenessMonth #NIPT
Director of Irish weight loss firm Bodyslims doubled pay package - again - to €2m (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6639736
Director of Irish weight loss firm Bodyslims doubled pay package - again - to €2m
Successful businessman Gerard Moran recently announced he was stepping back from Bodyslims.
jrnl.ie
March 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Director of Irish weight loss firm Bodyslims doubled pay package - again - to €2m (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6639736
Irish parents face difficulties accessing prenatal testing for chromosomal conditions (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6640336
Irish parents face difficulties accessing prenatal testing for chromosomal conditions
Tests costing hundreds of euro are available privately, meaning access is not equitable.
jrnl.ie
March 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Irish parents face difficulties accessing prenatal testing for chromosomal conditions (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6640336
Dublin City council has been under sustained pressure from outdoor advertising firm JC Decaux to ensure its advertising displays in the capital are not blocked – and has complied with many of the company’s demands. jrnl.ie/6600918
Dublin City Council moved trees and signs blocking billboards because an ad firm asked it to
Planters, poles and even parked cars have been flagged by JC Decaux as impediments to eyes on its ad displays.
jrnl.ie
February 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Dublin City council has been under sustained pressure from outdoor advertising firm JC Decaux to ensure its advertising displays in the capital are not blocked – and has complied with many of the company’s demands. jrnl.ie/6600918
Irish people have become less literate in the past decade, with even graduates’ reading skills getting worse.
jrnl.ie/6614196
jrnl.ie/6614196
Saints and scholars? Not really. Irish people are becoming less literate
Even graduates are worse at reading than a decade ago.
jrnl.ie
February 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Irish people have become less literate in the past decade, with even graduates’ reading skills getting worse.
jrnl.ie/6614196
jrnl.ie/6614196
Interesting perspectives on our Shein story in this thread and conversation
The fact that charity shows don't want to sell brand new items for €1 is also a problem here, charity shops would rather get paid .5c from the ragman for that item, than sell it to a customer for €1. Why? People also need access to cheap clothes & if the shops have them why won't they sell them?
Irish charity shops seeing 'massive influx' of Shein clothes - often never worn jrnl.ie/6592685
January 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Interesting perspectives on our Shein story in this thread and conversation
Reposted by Valerie Flynn
What is Shein and what is it doing to the clothing industry?
Great podcast with @valerieflynn.bsky.social who goes into detail on the impact Shein is having on the charity shop sector in Ireland...
Certainly would make you think twice before adding any fast fashion to an online shopping cart!
Great podcast with @valerieflynn.bsky.social who goes into detail on the impact Shein is having on the charity shop sector in Ireland...
Certainly would make you think twice before adding any fast fashion to an online shopping cart!
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January 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
What is Shein and what is it doing to the clothing industry?
Great podcast with @valerieflynn.bsky.social who goes into detail on the impact Shein is having on the charity shop sector in Ireland...
Certainly would make you think twice before adding any fast fashion to an online shopping cart!
Great podcast with @valerieflynn.bsky.social who goes into detail on the impact Shein is having on the charity shop sector in Ireland...
Certainly would make you think twice before adding any fast fashion to an online shopping cart!
Reposted by Valerie Flynn
How does anyone buy a house in Ireland? Readers share their stories ⤵️
“And if it seems like the numbers just don’t compute, that’s because, for almost an entire generation, they don’t.”
@valerieflynn.bsky.social
#speirgorm #spéirghorm
jrnl.ie/6594076
“And if it seems like the numbers just don’t compute, that’s because, for almost an entire generation, they don’t.”
@valerieflynn.bsky.social
#speirgorm #spéirghorm
jrnl.ie/6594076
How does anyone buy a house in Ireland? Readers share their stories
Seriously, they’re so expensive – how do people do it? We asked you guys for answers.
jrnl.ie
January 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
How does anyone buy a house in Ireland? Readers share their stories ⤵️
“And if it seems like the numbers just don’t compute, that’s because, for almost an entire generation, they don’t.”
@valerieflynn.bsky.social
#speirgorm #spéirghorm
jrnl.ie/6594076
“And if it seems like the numbers just don’t compute, that’s because, for almost an entire generation, they don’t.”
@valerieflynn.bsky.social
#speirgorm #spéirghorm
jrnl.ie/6594076
How does anyone buy a house in Ireland? Readers share their stories jrnl.ie/6594076
How does anyone buy a house in Ireland? Readers share their stories
Seriously, they’re so expensive – how do people do it? We asked you guys for answers.
jrnl.ie
January 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
How does anyone buy a house in Ireland? Readers share their stories jrnl.ie/6594076
Irish charity shops seeing 'massive influx' of Shein clothes - often never worn jrnl.ie/6592685
Irish charity shops seeing 'massive influx' of Shein clothes - often never worn
The Irish government last night defended supporting Shein to establish its European headquarters in Dublin.
jrnl.ie
January 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Irish charity shops seeing 'massive influx' of Shein clothes - often never worn jrnl.ie/6592685
What is butane honey oil, the high strength drug being hidden in posted toys and clothes? jrnl.ie/6562578t
What is butane honey oil, the high strength drug being hidden in posted toys and clothes?
There has been a surge in Irish seizures of this highly concentrated form of cannabis.
jrnl.ie
January 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
What is butane honey oil, the high strength drug being hidden in posted toys and clothes? jrnl.ie/6562578t
This constituency had the biggest swing to Sinn Féin in 2020 - how will it vote now?
jrnl.ie/6540344
jrnl.ie/6540344
This constituency had the biggest swing to Sinn Féin in 2020 - how will it vote now?
Housing is the top issue in Dublin North West, and Sinn Féin hopes it can turn people’s anger into votes.
jrnl.ie
November 18, 2024 at 3:14 PM
This constituency had the biggest swing to Sinn Féin in 2020 - how will it vote now?
jrnl.ie/6540344
jrnl.ie/6540344