I was at a conference on Wednesday, made me want to visit Portlaoise. They’re on a path to being a Low Carbon town, part of transitioning from region previously so dependant on peat and the bogs. More on www.laois.ie Other local authorities should also take note.
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We need to salute courage wherever it appears.
The official snow reporter at Vermont's Sugarbush, where JD Vance came on a skiing vacation this weekend, pointed out in her snow report this a.m. that the Trump team is ignoring climate change.
Her report was pulled down
kottke.org/25/03/jd-van...
It's not a demolition site it's a mass grave. It's not a demolition site it's a crime scene. It's not a demolition site its a homeland. It's not a demolition site it's Palestine. It's not a demolition site it's a genocide.
Word of the Day is ‘bayard’ (16th century): one who has the supreme self-confidence of ignorance.
Word of the day is ‘pavonise’ (19th century): to strut about like a peacock, all puffed up with conceit.
Orange warnings issued for most areas for low temperatures tonight and tomorrow night with temperatures down to as low as -9c. Also freezing fog for many areas with very icy conditions.
@davidmccullough.bsky.social Winter solstice Dawn lights up the chamber of Newgrange, a 5,000 year old Passage Tomb. Only happens at this time of year. Live streamed so we can all share the experience.
Brilliant article today in @IrishTimes by @Fintan O’Toole. Nails it! This isn’t just a Green Party issue. Even though they were blamed.
We’re heading for the second biggest fiscal disaster in the history of the State
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2024...
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Think the memes were all over on the other place …I’ll admit I peeped!
The joys of overhead power lines. Map of outages today. 400k homes. Lot of trees down but, thankfully, so far, no casualties or fatalities.
The fishing vessels that took shelter from #StormDarragh in #Bantry Bay overnight, heading back out to sea now.
Cliffs of Moher! With thanks to @elainefarr.bsky.social #StormDarragh
#LateLateToyShow best consumed while keeping up with #spēirgorm commentary.
Will admit I went back to the old place tonight for the memes and wasn’t disappointed. Hilarious!
The show has, so far, raised over €4m for charity tonight just after few hours on air ….
#StormDarragh certainly packed a punch. Worst I’ve ever experienced, based inland in #Clare.
The noise of it!
Power gone since 23.15 It’s going to take a while to restore, judging by this map. Estimating 17.00.
Grateful to all the @esbnetworks.bsky.social crew who’ll be out as soon as it’s safe .
Bígí réidh. Hopefully you won’t require any of it. But no harm to have it ready. The joys of life on the Wild Atlantic Way …
#StormDaragh now elevated to RED weather alert in Western counties. Serious weather event. Advice is to take measures to protect yourself and your property. No travel except for emergencies. Power outages likely.
Storm Daragh scheduled to hit West Coast of Ireland tomorrow night.
We put “The Wild” in the Wild Atlantic Way 💨
The practice of dry stone wall construction in Ireland has been added to UNESCO's list of protected cultural heritages around the world
Two countries divided by a common language.
Lots of talk once again about a rotating Taoiseach. Here’s a brief demonstration of what it would look like.
Thanks for sharing this Liz . Another great feature. We’re all learning.
AND ….
A great place in which to live 💚
Image of the cover of vogue (Germany) featuring Gisele Pelicot - no more shame
Powerful - Vogue (Germany) #nomoteshame
Come on in. The water’s fine!
Thanks to the #Fiji rugby team for the respect they showed our President, Michael D. Higgins today before #IrlvFiji game. You did your country proud both before the game and during it.
Great Starter Pack from @gavinsblog.bsky.social for Irish users. With thanks to Gavin.
Thanks Gavin. Brilliant!
Proud and very fortunate to have this 14th Century Franciscan Abbey as the centre piece of our small village, #Quin.
