I see I haven't posted a baby bird in over a week, please accept this tiny puffball, rare, snowy plover, as an apology. 🪶 🐣
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@coreilly.bsky.social
Awkward cranky unpaid carer Occasional blogger, old leftie, still curious She/her 😷 https://oftencalledcathy.wordpress.com/
There’s some wild dancing going on at this morning’s kitchen disco! youtube.com/watch?v=cH_r...
Hole - Violet (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by HoleVEVO
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Governments should be afraid of the people. FFG absolutely need a kick up the hole. Strikes and disruption are part of a democracy, esp when a government is failing to look after the people. We the type of strikes and protests which we see in France frankly. #FFGFailures #Spéirgorm
It would be *so* helpful if you could RT the post above about my workshop sale. I’m still trying to get back on my feet after being really unwell. Any RTs help put my classes in front of more eyes. Thankyou so much 🌿
🏩 The Minister for Health has confirmed the Mother and Baby Inpatient Mental Health Unit, one of NWC's key calls in #Budget2027, will go ahead at St Vincents Dublin. While this is welcome news, it is disappointing that it will not be ready for another 3 or 4 years. www.thejournal.ie/mother-and-b...
More of FFFG supporting unprofitable businesses instead of making the needed structural reform for the country. Controlling not serving.
Jamie@fctwentebenson.bsky.social · 4d agoDon't get me wrong I live in a rural area and I like pubs but what the......?
In addition it's notable the cost of disability payment didn't extend to children with disabilities, if it is to be tied to a social welfare payment it will only be for adults with disabilities (and even then it is suboptimal). #SpéirGorm
Emma Rogan 🇵🇸@emmadragon.bsky.social · 5d agoA country that doesn't care for it's children will fail. And we're doing it over & over & over. The ridiculous response in #Budget2027 to children, parents/guardians, workers & childcare workers & providers. What about a public model of childcare? 🤦🏽♀️ #spéirghorm #IrishPol #Childcare
#speirgorm sharing to spread the word.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️🌈@iccl.bsky.social · 6d agoWould you like to be a Legal Observer? Our next training is on Thurs 15 Oct in Galway, 6pm-9pm. We'll cover everything you need to know including the role, responsibilities and the relevant criminal law on the right to protest and public order. @illanwall.bsky.social @emilywilliams19.bsky.social
Another day, another picnic, as the booster pump is still not fixed due to buck passing B very happy to get an unexpected chocolate muffin while we wait for the washing to finish at the service station. At least the sun is shining #HeatPumpTales
‘Kilkenny opens largest-ever council social #housing development’ Local authority-led, award winning, sustainable €35m for 88 social homes, community centre & group home ..no reason this can’t be done everywhere. Well done Kilkenny CoCo & van Dijk Architects www.independent.ie/county/kilke...
Kilkenny opens largest-ever council social housing development
The €35m Crokers Hill scheme on Kennyswell Road provides 88 homes alongside a community centre, group home and infrastructure designed to create a sustainable new neighbourhood
independent.ie
“If my son starts to live within the care system, will he still get to indulge his passions: the Strokes, guitars, hillwalking? As Kane put it: “The social care system deals in safety. Have people got a roof over their heads? Have they got food? That’s about it” #Disability #IEPOL #UKPOL
Social care for disabled adults is in as much crisis as support for elderly people – so why is the government silent about it? | John Harris
Working-age adults such as my son, who is autistic, face an unreliable system, yet ministers talk only of a national care service for older people, says Guardian columnist John Harris
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Most neurodiverse children have a neurodiverse parent – diagnosed or not
Most neurodiverse children have a neurodiverse parent – diagnosed or not
Part two: Neurodiversity and your parenting style
irishtimes.com
Anyone know of a good (inexpensive and uncomplicated) way of taking snaps or short videos while riding a motorcycle? I don’t want to film for hours, but would be cool to have little snippets of wonderful moments.
#3goodthings 1. A bite size game for geography nerds maptap.gg h/t @playingwithdust.bsky.social 2. A sun-drenched stroll in Co Kildare with added sculpture, B and my friend @audsme.bsky.social 3. Getting the autumn wardrobe out, especially my fingerless gloves and hooded plaid shirt
Am I the only person who knows about this podcast? Muireann O'Connell is the host and she's had some very known guests on. #Speirgorm
Sam Tranum@samtranum.bsky.social · last wk.RIP.IE has a podcast?
Ageing population in Ireland will see rise of up to 58 per cent in need for family care – The Irish Times More exploitation of women to follow.. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
Ageing population in Ireland will see rise of up to 58 per cent in need for family care
Report says demographic change will put increasing pressure on family carers and formal care services
irishtimes.com
Flowers all seen in a local nature area at the weekend for #wildflowerhour: Fairy Flax, white Herb Robert, Eyebright, Brookweed, Rosebay Willowherb and Common Centaury.
“More than any other digital service, my email is a window into my brain. Now Meta has it. If that's not enough, Muse also suggested I give it my bank accounts. No thanks. I didn't let the AI run wild on my computer hard drive, either.”
'Things may get ugly': Meta's new AI Muse is about to make the internet more annoying
Someday we'll redesign the internet for tools like this. Until then, you're in for a wild ride.
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Did tax cuts bring more tourists? No. The answer? More tax cuts!
The Irish Times@irishtimes.com · 2w agoSlide in North American tourist numbers ‘highlights need to extend tax cuts’
I'm sorry I didn't think too hard about this before but what do you do if rely on medical devices when there's a power outage #speirgorm. Thing is I'd survive but it's still a bummer and not good for me to go without
Zohran Mamdani’s work as @mayor.nyc.gov is a thing of beauty & a joy for us all to behold 🤩🙏🏽❤️ The dignity, respect & enthusiasm for people of New York is a lesson to all leaders, especially those in political power. Look how he uses it to uplift EVERYONE✨❤️ #spéirghorm #NYC #DemocraticSocialism
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@mayor.nyc.gov · 2w ago