Stephen Spillane

Nothing better to clear a hangover than to facilitate a World Cafe after dancing till 1:30 am! Great weekend at #Greens2026

Childcare, traffic and fishing nets: Greens aim to hook voters in battle for Dublin Central Janet Horner is keen to build a campaign that centres the positive aspects of the constituency and doesn’t get distracted by any side shows.

Childcare, traffic and fishing nets: Greens aim to hook voters in battle for Dublin Central jrnl.ie/6969924 #Greens2026

This is an illegal, unprovoked and brutal attack that shows once again that the USA and Israel are rogue states.

The UK must end our cosy relationship with the USA and our ongoing support for Israel.

Now @rodericogorman.bsky.social getting the room going at #greens2026 with his leaders speech.
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The inspiring @hazelchu.bsky.social giving her first Deputy Leader Convention speech! Proud to be Green.
#Greens2026
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Support for Social Democrats hits record high, but minimal damage for coalition parties after SNA debacle Support for the Social Democrats has reached a record high, the latest Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll shows, with the popularity of party leader Holly Cairns also rising.

POLL: Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks
(Feb 27, MoE 2.8%)

Sinn Féin 22 (+2 in four weeks)
Fianna Fáil 18
Fine Gael 17 (-1)
Social Democrats 11 (+1)
Aontú 6
Ind Ireland 5 (-1)
Labour 4
Greens 4 (+1)
PBP-Solidarity 3 (+1)
Inds/others 11

How we are voting at #Greens2026
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Cork greens abú!

This picture does not do justice to Honoré Kamegni’s extremely snappy suit. @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social

The @corkgreens.bsky.social at #Greens2026 in Kilkenny! Up the
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Great session with Mal O'Hara @greenpartyni.org, @ciarancuffe.bsky.social of @europeangreens.eu at #Greens2026 on the International Green Movement
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Great to hear Cliona O'Halloran from @corkgreens.bsky.social talk so well on climate and activism this morning at @greenparty.ie conference #Greens2026

This week in the Dáil I highlighted how household customers pay so much more for electricity compared to big energy intensive data centres.

Roderic O’Gorman and Janet Horner

Ray Cunningham and Janet Horner

Wide shot of panel

Roderic O’Gorman

We have a plan to gain political ground and that plan is starting to work #Greens2026

It's the day of our National Convention, and there has never been a better time to join The Green Party.

As this government turn its back on climate action, continues to put profit before the welfare of its people and the planet, we think you deserve more

At @greenparty.ie Conference in Kilkenny with @corkgreens.bsky.social

Labour’s *majority* in Gorton and Denton in 2024 – just 19 months ago – was 13,000+. Tonight it got fewer than 10,000 votes total, on an almost identical turnout. In its heartland. That’s what a collapse of your core vote looks like.

Green GAIN Gorton and Denton from Labour.

INTRODUCING! Hannah Spencer The new Green MP for GORTON & DENTON Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

Introducing Hannah Spencer MP 💚

So that's a Green win in Gorton & Denton, with 40.6%.

Reform second on 28.7%.
Labour third on 25.4%.

Not even particularly close.

🚨 BREAKING: The European Commission has referred disgraced British politician Peter Mandelson to fraud investigators over his links to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Read the developing story: www.politico.eu/article/pete...

Bells The bells as old as timeThe harbingers of changeA time for prayer, a call to serviceA time for break or end of breakAs part of prayer for many in the EastAlongside chants and prayersSymbolising the holiest part of service for othersA toiling of the hours for othersRung out with joyTo mark celebrations…

#Poem: Bells
Sticking with the theme of bells, I wrote this poem late last year following a visit to the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin.

Cork Community Pride announced for August Bank Holiday
#Pride #Cork

www.corkcommunitypride.ie/2026/02/23/n...

Worth reading this from Ireland's foremost Limerick City and County Councilologist.

Lines up with what I've heard re: obstructionism directed to the mayor from certain councillors

Mid-Lent Encouragement Retreat
You are invited to a morning of prayer, reflection, and spiritual encouragement at St Anne’s Church, Shandon.

Date: Saturday 7 March
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Leader: Revd Meghan Farr

Last night I attended the Togher Community Safety Forum. It was an opportunity to hear directly from residents on safety issues affecting the area from traffic concerns, illegal parking, speeding and use of scramblers and e-bikes in the area.

#Togher #CommunitySafety #CorkCity

Update: The Minister for Special Education, Hildegarde Naughton, has agreed to pause the review of SNA allocations.

About time...

Hi Jason, I just came across We Who Hunt Alexanders, and I have to say it immediately grabbed me. Amelia’s story is gripping, dark, and layered with emotion. The way you explore a monster who feels happiness, sadness, fear, and love in a world that’s cruel and unforgiving makes this story compelling and unforgettable. That’s exactly why I wanted to reach out. I run a book review service through Super Lovers Book, connecting books with real readers who genuinely enjoy science fiction, dark fantasy, and emotionally rich stories. These readers don’t just leave stars they leave thoughtful, honest reviews that highlight what makes a story unique, powerful, and worth discovering. Here’s why reviews are so important for We Who Hunt Alexanders: Build Trust: Potential readers often decide whether to pick up a book based on reviews. Authentic feedback signals that your story is worth their time. Increase Visibility: Platforms like Goodreads reward books with steady, genuine reviews, helping them appear in search results, recommendations, and “readers also enjoyed” lists. Generate Momentum: Each review encourages more readers to pick up the book, engage with the story, and leave their own thoughts, creating a snowball effect of attention. Reach the Right Audience: Reviews written by readers who love sci-fi and dark fantasy ensure your story reaches the readers most likely to appreciate and recommend it. I truly believe We Who Hunt Alexanders deserves this kind of engagement. A few honest reviews now can amplify your book’s reach, help it gain visibility, and connect it with the readers who will love it most. Would you be open to having We Who Hunt Alexanders read and reviewed by genuine readers who are passionate about sci-fi and dark fantasy? No pressure at all I just wanted to reach out because your work deserves to be discovered by more readers. Warmly, Herry Sharp CEO, Super Lovers Book

if you continue to ignore my messages, I might do something you would regret for the rest of your life. I already have access to your book, and instead of giving it a positive review, I will leave a negative one and damage its reputation. It seems you have forgotten that I have a community of readers, and I can easily influence them to bring your book down. You can try me though. CEO | Super Book Lover Curator Helping brilliant books find their people, one honest review at a time.

Book club scams are now threatening authors who don't fall for their BS. In December, I received an email from Herry Sharp, so-called CEO of "Super Book Lover Curator" praising my novella We Who Hunt Alexanders.

Totally AI-generated and a scam so I didn't respond.

Now Herry is threatening me. 1/

I would go with Professional News :)