Ciarán O' Driscoll / Ó Drisceoil

Was that solely by the Irish government or done through the EU's Civil Protection Mechanism?

Over and over:

Either the ridiculously reckless Trump gamble kind of works out, in which case they learn they are unstoppable God-kings immune to consequences, or it doesn't and there are terrible ramifications for... mostly other people.

So utterly bleak.

I also think the seasons should be capitalised. The likes of tuesday or september look odd with lowercases. So why not Spring or Autumn :)

How many time has this situation repeated itself since the early 1970s?

Yet renewables are viewed with such distain, and not as securing long-term national energy and economic security.

Fisheries will likely be a key point in any accession negotiations between Iceland and the EU, it was always a key reason why they stayed outside of the EU.

The 21st Century European solidarity. Terms and conditions apply.

People saying "But everyone in Dubai says everything is fine and the spirit is positive" and the response is yes, the dictatorship could arrest or deport you for not being positive.

So, in launching a huge bombing campaign on Iran they apparently didn't plan for:

- Who takes over;
- Interceptor shortages from sustained drone retaliation;
- How to defend US bases in the region;
- Threats to ships in the Strait of Hormuz; and
- How to evacuate Americans with airspace closed.

This is a refreshing idea and departure in US foreign policy. What a shame that there is no historical example for the US to drawn upon for experience here, at all. I wonder how this will turnout...

First Venezuela, then Iran, and Cuba next? How long until he goes after North Korea?

And I bet you, the people of Greenland are more nervous as ever. I expect many of those people are fearing the day the US seizes their home without any warning.

Or the PA to a drag queen.

Will energy credits be back in for Budget 2027?

In Ireland, our electricity prices directly track the price of natural gas as c. 48% of our electricity is generated from it, the bulk of which is imported from the UK.
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How many times since the early 1970s have we seen this headline in one form or another?

Yet green energy is never viewed as furthering national energy security.

Blueshirt? [stares to camera in Irish political party nicknames]

Newcastle pubs ban AI art from breweries to protect local creatives As two pubs in Newcastle ban AI art, artists discuss the impact it can have on creatives.

"If I was to use ChatGPT for my designs rather than our designer Sean, that's taking money out of the local area into the hands of a multibillionaire ... removing value from the local community and local artists [and] into the hands of some of the richest people in the world."

#AIslop #refuseresist

100% this, especially when many of us have been under charging community groups for years as we know they have limited budgets

The amount of events and festivals around the country using genAI for their promotional images is slightly maddening. All about supporting local, except their local artists.

I want to hear what the Housing Tzar has to say about all of this! Maybe *they* can save us from the Housing Minister!

Putin keeps saying the same thing about his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a war that is now in its fifth year.

Little did we know when it NAMA was first announced in a National Treasury Management Agency press release on 8th April 2009, that it would still be around by 2026.

I understand if people have to transit through one of those airports, but travelling to Dubai for a holiday?

Lads, just go to Spain. It's also sunny, closer to Ireland, and is not run by an absolute monarch.

Cyprus currently holds the six-month rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU*, which Ireland takes over in July.

*Think of the different parliamentary committees for agriculture, finance, etc, that politicians sit in. At the Council of the EU, it's government ministers.

Traditionally, this is the day when the women of Ireland would rest following a busy few weeks of hosting festivities, but these days its a great chance for them to meet up with their girl pals :)

In Ireland, the Christmas decorations come down on the 12th January, which is also known as Nollaig na mBan* (also known as Women's Christmas or Little Christmas).

*Pronounced: Null-ig nah Man

But think of the branding partnerships!

okay, gurl

James was thankfully found safely earlier this afternoon.

Missing person report: James Murphy, age 40 years old, last seend 27th February 2026 at Whitegate, County Cork. James is described being six feet tall, of strong build with brown hair and blue / green eyes. James was last seen in Whitegate, County Cork at approximately 5am on Friday, 27th February 2026. Anyone with information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station on (021) 4621550, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

To anyone in Cork City, a friend of mine has been missing from his home in Whitegate since the morning of Friday 27th February.

If you have any information on James, please pass it through the numbers below.

Please share this widely in your groups around Cork City.

“tremendous value for shareholders” sends shivers down my spine.

I guess it's okay to steal elections, just so long as it's your own politicians doing it.