Galway remains one of the worst-hit counties in Ireland’s housing market, with stubbornly high vacancy levels, derelict properties concentrated across the county, and property prices showing no signs of easing www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
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Galway remains one of the worst-hit counties in Ireland’s housing market, with stubbornly high vacancy levels, derelict properties concentrated across the county, and property prices showing no signs of easing www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
#Galway is a nightmare I regularly have to put my life in the hands of drivers as I try to walk across roundabouts that have no pedestrian crossings. Zero ambition for public active transport.
Today, academics, ask yourself: Am I bringing enough of a Flann O'Brien energy to my R&R work?
In the past when I sat down to write about Israel, I’ve had a moment where I take a deep breath and accept that, as a Jewish woman, it’s going to be difficult. This time, there was no such moment. I wrote about the intentional starvation of Gaza by Israel/US, and the moral imperative to say enough:
The Israeli Authorities are starving civilians in #Gaza. Among them are 1 million children. Lift the siege: allow UNRWA to bring in food and medicines.
To add some more context, Orville Wright piloted both of these aircraft.
Ag an ngig a bheinnse ag dul, dá mbeadh an seans agam
“It is a concentration camp. I am sorry," - former Israeli PM. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
A leithéid de lá - what a day! #inisoirr #wildatlanticway #spéirghorm
Hello. I'm doing another raffle. You can win ALL these SIGNED books + £50 to spend on books of your choice. All the money raised is going on books for two wonderful schools. Tickets are just £2 each Details HERE. www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi... PLEASE Repost (ta).
Google’s emissions up 51% as AI electricity demand derails efforts to go green Increase influenced by datacentre growth, with estimated power required by 2026 equalling that of Japan’s www.theguardian.com/technology/2... #ClimateEmergency #ClimateCrisis #Greenwashing #AI #Climate
OK, so here’s my JJ Abrams story… Before I started working in digital restoration one of my primary jobs in post-production support was running the in-house theater and screening rooms at work. Every now and again it would get booked for casting sessions, because it was perfectly suited for that…
Warning over high rates of unintended pregnancies among women using apps rather than contraception https://www.thejournal.ie/cycle-tracking-apps-pregnancies-contraceptive-6743431-Jun2025/
Independent Senator Frances Black has said it is "worrying" that services are not included in the draft Occupied Territories Bill and it is "absolutely crucial" that they should be
Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
Y’ALL. This is a solar eclipse, but it’s not the moon blocking the sun. It’s a spacecraft, perfectly blocking the sun from the perspective of another spacecraft 🤯!!! (1/2) 🧪🔭 📸: ESA, Proba-3, ASPIICS
Hello! I have a happy favour to ask. Last year, I had a US intern working with us and she now is looking for help that you- good reader of this account- could give. (She needs academic survey participants) Check out her flyer below, click the link, and please RT docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Netanyahu Calls Iran Strikes Necessary To Prevent War He Just Started theonion.com/netanyahu-ca...
This is a solar eclipse. Seen from the surface of Mars by the Perseverance rover in 2022. That moon is the little space potato Phobos. And you can even see sunspots!
You can't call yourself 'pro Palestine' and be anti-immigrant, btw. You either care about other people, or you don't.
Kīlauea's doing its thing again and it is GORGEOUS www.youtube.com/live/oG5zz9S...
Why aren't more people following @ligo.org? They're really awesome ☄️🔭🧪⚛️🎢
Utter madness that, as a 5'2" woman, a huge proportion of the cars that I walk past *in town*, squeezed into parking spaces that barely fit them, have bonnets that are almost level with my shoulder. What chance does a child have.
26 people have been killed while walking or cycling this year to date. 25% of those killed were over the age of 80 58% were over the age of 60 6 of the 7 people killed while cycling were over the age of 60 All were killed by a person driving a motorised vehicle. Lower speed limits save lives.
This is very thorough and very good. Among other things, it reiterates that the fact LLMs only "tell the truth" sometimes (but bullshit with utter confidence) is a feature, not a bug. It can't be simply fixed post hoc. royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
I think Greta Thunberg is the best example of how there is no way of protesting that will satisfy the scolds. It'll either be called too aggressive or a self-serving publicity stunt.
There's a blood donor crisis at the moment - I wrote about why, even though it's sometimes under-staffed, and therefore difficult to donate blood, it's still often the biggest chance we get to ...show what fans of humanity we are: www.thetimes.com/article/ad21...
A very good podcast that it was a delight to appear on, and an even greater delight to listen to every week. (Just my own episode, I'm a massive big head).
Recall a time when someone came to your aid, stood up for you, showed you an unexpected kindness. Hold on to those memories, for they are dear. Strive every day to make someone else feel the way you did in that moment.
We're collecting Data on Empty homes so councils cant say they didn't know about them, Add any in your areas today!
Poll: Are Men Too Emotional To Occupy Important Political Positions?
In a democracy, *should* the question we ask ourselves be "Am I better off?" What about "are other people better off?" "Are the laws fair?" "Are we more secure?" "Are we trashing the planet for the future?" The left, in particular, should be really wary of transactional framings of democracy. 1/3
this is like drake and kendrick lamar but they're both drake
We chose the right day to launch the share button
"I’m this close to advocating for new driving tests every five years." @emerthescreamer.bsky.social, I am with you all the way... www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
ESA’s newest planetary defender has opened its ‘eye’ to the cosmos for the first time. The Flyeye telescope’s ‘first light’ marks the beginning of a new chapter in how we scan the skies for new near-Earth asteroids and comets. www.esa.int/Space_Safety...
“…disabled people are actually less likely to drive than nondisabled people and more likely to get around by walking and rolling and taking transit. Car-heavy cities are also disproportionately dangerous for disabled folks…” @nondriver.bsky.social in @motherjones.com #Accessibility #MultiModal
Such courage & leadership being demonstrated by all on this boat, putting their lives on the line with this demonstration of humanity. This cannot end as another tragedy. Israel must be stopped from inflicting harm on civilians in Gaza & those trying to help them. www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...
BREAKING: French dock workers in Fos-sur-Mer refused today to load machine gun ammo destined for Israel's army
We’ve normalised cars being dangerous. We tolerate pollution, noise, and injury from vehicles — but rage when a cyclist rolls through a red light. @olaln.bsky.social did a great job dismantling anti-cycling arguments on DriveTime this evening. Listen from 1.17!
A definition of White British which, aside from everything else, includes Gerry Adams but excludes King Charles.
Had a moment of panic at the boulangerie this morning. I couldn’t remember if it was un croissant or une croissant, so I ended up buying deux croissants. 🥐🥐
Furious Mount Etna Erupts At Inter Milan Shaming Italy With Poor Final Performance
Speaking of ESA, happy 50th anniversary to them! They've made amazing accomplishments in space and on Earth (including building the Hubble camera I used to get my PhD!), and our planet is a better place with them on (and above) it.
Cycling is a wonder drug for our health and the planet. We should be making it safe and accessible for everyone—not treating people on bikes as the problem. 🚲🌍 #Cycling #ActiveTransport #Health #ClimateAction #WorldBicycleDay
David Hasslehoff is changing his name to just "Hoff". It's less hassle.
🎟️Advance tickets are now on sale for select films at this year’s #FilmFleadh 🗓️Full programme details will be announced on June 24 We have confirmation of Pálás venue for the 37th Galway Film Fleadh!👀 🔗https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/early-releases/
For the many kind people wondering what the fuck I'm talking about. bsky.app/profile/seam...
I reread this every time it pops up and it is still the best thing ever
'Forgetting that the British Army shot Irish civilians is sort of like forgetting that they were ever here at all. Like giving a speech about the ancient pharaohs and saying: “Well, at least they never built the pyramids.”' This week's Surrealing on Bono, Crowe, Mullooly and the Corminator.
Strong M8-class flare occurring now, initating a very large-scale eruption on the Earth-facing solar disk which is at least likely partially Earth-directed. A full halo CME is expected.
Fucking hell. I don't know how I keep being surprised by the insanity, but I do
International Day of the Potato is one day out from the anniversary of Brian Harvey running himself over with his own car after eating too many baked potatoes, and should therefore be moved immediately
ChatGPT is asked to create a map of Ireland and ends up doing the "if your nation wore jeans would it wear them like this?" meme. [Posting with alt-text I've spent far too long writing, in an attempt to convey just how gloriously, horrifyingly shit this is]
Time to abandon Galway Ring Road and seriously invest in decent public transport for the county and the city.
Government report concludes Galway Ring Road will not solve city’s traffic problems connachttribune.ie/government-r...
Fianna Fáil's Cathal Crowe has apologised after he "wrongly" stated that the British Army "never retaliated by bombing or shooting the civilian population of Ireland" during a Dáil debate on the war in Gaza
He said what now? Sweet merciful moses
Complete and open disregard for international law. No sanctions.
Any chance the rural independents might do less defending of things like fox hunting and start fighting for issues that rural people ACTUALLY care about, like, oh, I don't know, rural provision of healthcare, affordable housing, public transport, jobs...
One thing a lot of tech bros (and people in general) get wrong is they mistake "argument" for "research". They think its about finding stuff to prove your idea, or reach the conclusion of a story. No. The journey CREATES the conclusion.
"The focus has to be relentlessly on the policies of Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli government made up of extreme far-right elements who are committing genocide in Gaza right now." Prime Minister (Taoiseach) of Ireland Micheal Martin
A significant intervention from over 400 barristers, solicitors and academics on Ireland’s international obligations concerning Palestine. The letter is published today in the Irish Times: www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett... The text and full list of 420 signatories can be seen here: ichrgalway.org
EU source: “Can he not just f*** off and let us have a Friday” #Trumptariffs
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has said Israel has only authorised for Gaza what "amounts to a teaspoon of aid when a flood of assistance is required"
Advocates for a very light rail network for Galway city presented their case to Galway City Council’s strategic policy committee for Transport this week www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
genocide: the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group. example sentence: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza We will donate €5 from each mug or tee to the Palestinian Red Crescent >>> waterfordwhispers.shop/collections/...
Originally made fashionable by Queen Victoria
It's the same with the 'we need OUR journalists in Gaza' line. Sure, absolutely, international media should have access - the world needs to know what's happening... but there are thousands of Palestinian media ops who are in there. Literally hundreds of them were killed. They're doing journalism.
More than 350 lawyers and academics say Government not complying with international law obligations over Palestine crisis
Skorts controversy: Shorts now permitted in camogie after overwhelming majority vote at Special Congress https://www.thejournal.ie/camogie-shorts-special-congress-3-6712511-May2025/
BREAKING: British Government reminds public that posing with a flag is "terrorism" and that arming a genocide is "robust foreign policy"
"Water always wins, which is why we should work with it and make the land act like a sponge." "The OPW’s approach reflects its outdated mandate under the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act, which requires the OPW to prioritise drainage, even when harmful." www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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The use of Shannon to facilitate both this and the US military is a massive blight on the nation
one thing I believe is it’s important to celebrate good things 10x as hard and to look for them 10x as often because our animal brains are hard-wired to pay 10x as much attention to bad things; it keeps us alive, but it doesn’t keep us happy happiness has to be fought for, survival will tend itself
🚨 Take Action: Demand SANCTIONS NOW! #SanctionsNow www.ipsc.ie/action-item/...
Picard management tip: If you're on red alert every day, then red alert means nothing.
#Spéirghorm
Hi cannot cope with what Israel is doing right now. I don’t know what to do with my anger & sadness. It’s unbelievable what is happening. Can we stand up to the bullies & get food to families by air, by water? It’s unbearable to think children are dying of hunger.
#Spéirghorm
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I remain as staunch as ever in my position that maths simply cannot be taught
So I should stop saying a millionty-seven?
This was just posted by @tbretc.bsky.social on another platform. The Chicago Sun-Times obviously gets ChatGPT to write a ‘summer reads’ feature almost entirely made up of real authors but completely fake books. What are we coming to?
There is no injury, no cause, and no end that you can point to to justify this.
But we're shy! And not as brave as you
This is what I try to live up to, every day of my life
Zoology really had the perfect opportunity to be the only word in the English language where the same letter appears three times in a row but it totally bottled it. And it still expects us to pronounce it like zooology when we can all see that the word is zoo-logy or zo-ology. And another thing–
NEW YORK: “Policy changes often take years to show results. Even then, you may have to squint to see them. And then there’s congestion pricing in New York. Almost immediately after the tolls went into effect, they began to alter traffic patterns, commuter behavior, transit service, even sounds…”
Pedestrians are 44% more likely to be killed when hit by an SUV. Children? 82%. SUVs aren’t just a climate issue, they’re a public health crisis. It’s time to reclaim our streets. A thought provoking piece by our very own @olaln.bsky.social!
📣#jobfairy 👉Programme & Marketing Officer #DanceIreland 🗣This role is new - working with the Programme Producer across our four pillars of Professional Development, Artist Support, Advocacy, and Public Engagement 📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/.../job-vacancy.../ ⏰Closing 5pm Tuesday 3 June
Parents and residents in Bearna will stage their third walking protest along the R336 on Monday, calling on Galway County Council to urgently provide road safety measures for children walking to Scoil Sheamais Naofa www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Danger and fear of mixing with motorists is why more Irish people don’t cycle – poll -- Irish weather is not even close to the main consideration of why most adults do not cycle. 56% of adults who responded to a national opinion poll said safety concerns stop them from cycling, with women more…
Proud of these Irish bands for standing up for what's right, at real cost to their own careers. The German and EU response to Palestine is disgraceful #Genocide #SpeirGhorm
Had to read this twice to make sure I wasn’t imagining it. But no. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Feels like this ought to have been given a go at least once or twice in Ireland’s history.