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Cycling in Dublin for commuting rises 50% as most residents back more bike lanes Residents of Ireland’s five main cities want more space for cyclists, even at the expense of cars

Cycling in Dublin for commuting rises 50% as most residents back more bike lanes

Over 1 billion in a retraining programme being unspent and we’re looking at cuts here? This is incredibly harmful policy making

The constant headlines may have faded. But the genocide in Palestine continues.

International law cannot be applied selectively.

The EU must apply its visa suspension mechanism to Israeli officials now.

Human rights mean nothing if they are enforced only when it is politically convenient.

Need a shorsey curling ep

When Jeff Bezos bought WaPo, he immediately took control of the opinions section. Now, he's laying off hundreds of journalists, including those covering Amazon.

This isn’t a coincidence. It’s the result of billionaires with vested political agendas taking over our media.

Ahead of the Dáil today debating reforms to the rental sector… a Maynooth University survey of tenants of three major institutional landlords finds evidence of poor standards and rents appearing to rise beyond RPZ limits. Challenges idea that professionalising landlords means higher quality housing

Insert the gianmarco soresi bit in here

Camden Street Zaytoon and Catherine O’Hara all in one day is too much for me

Fairview absolutely flooded. Avoid! Taking the train today instead of usual cycle. Delays also.

hard to believe that the Charlie Kirk firings / pearl clutchings happened mere months ago but here we are

Most people in Ireland overestimate the scale of immigration, study finds ESRI survey participants estimated 28% of population born abroad, compared to official figure of 22%

Most people in Ireland overestimate the scale of immigration, study finds

"The flagrancy with which the United States has acted in Venezuela has shocked the world and undermines the very foundations of international cooperation and respect for sovereign nations."

Read the full statement from @duncansmithtd.bsky.social

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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York City Inauguration ceremony to be followed by public event featuring Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York City

🗣️IM GONNA KEEP ON DANCING AT THE

🩸 Blood Donation Clinic in Kilbarrack 🩸

A walk in blood donation clinic is available in Gaelscoil Míde on Greendale Road. First time donors are encouraged to check their availability on www.giveblood.ie/can-i-give-b... and call 1800 731 137 to book in

Whitecaps deserved that goal. Been more impressive this half

Welcome to FIFA

Warren Zevon | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame A classically trained pianist and skilled guitarist, Warren Zevon was a songwriter’s songwriter, revered for the gallows humor, acid wit and candid tenderness of his lyrics.

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Finally, well deserved, Warren Zevon inducted in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025.

Former US vice-president Dick Cheney dies aged 84 Former US vice-president Dick Cheney has died aged 84.

Only the good die young

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Horrifying

A direct FU to Curtis Sliwa

“Why do I keep seeing that Mitchell & Webb Nazi sketch on my TL? How does it relate to the Maine Senate race?…..oh god….OH GOD”

It’s pronounced cyclist.

Here's a sad statistic: Stevie Ray Vaughan was on the planet for 13,092 days. As of today, it's been exactly 13,092 days since he died. Tomorrow, he will have been gone longer than he was here. Today would have been his 71st birthday. Did you ever see him live?

RIP Stevie Ray!

Yom Kippur is a day of reflection, of forgiveness, of restoration. This year, may we all pray for a better, kinder, more peaceful future.

Wishing all who observe across the five boroughs and the world a meaningful, easy fast. G’mar chatimah tovah.

Up the shamrocks! ☘️

Orla Comerford and Greta Streimikyte strike gold for Ireland at World Para Athletics Championships Irish pair dominate finals on day two in New Delhi

Orla Comerford and Greta Streimikyte strike gold for Ireland at World Para Athletics Championships