The erosion of dance spaces and clubs in our city started before Hoxton. Saying that what Hoxton is doing is absurd. Dance Culture IS Culture! We have been fighting for more dance spaces alongside Give Us The Night, No More Hotels & others. We need more spaces, not less! #Hoxton #Izakaya #Dublin

Ireland's animal cruelty crisis: From puppy farms to sulky racing, hunting and coursing... Despite the changing public opinion, Ireland's weak laws, poor enforcement and Government inaction are allowing gross abuse of animals, writes Jennifer Whitmore... jrnl.ie/6959343

Romania has decoupled economic growth from pollution faster than anywhere else in EU. Its net greenhouse gas emissions intensity fell 88% between 1990 & 2023, so each euro’s worth of economic activity heats planet 10 times less. Emissions have plunged by 75%. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

We often think of trees when we think of forest carbon, but look down. 👇 Half of the roughly 771 billion tonnes stored in forests is held in the soil. Disturbing the forest floor means releasing this ancient carbon. Saving forests means saving their roots, their fungi, and their dirt.

STATEMENT ON ROTUNDA CRITICAL CARE UNIT REFUSAL: The refusal of planning permission for the critical care wing of the Rotunda Hospital has been bitterly disappointing, most especially for the board, which I am proud to sit on. #NorthInnerCity #Rotunda #Dublin #Politics

Farage’s hero just eliminated holiday days and slashed wages Nigel Farage said Javier Milei is amazing; it will be interesting to see what he thinks now the Argentinian leader is gutting workers' rights www.thecanary.co/trending/202...

Dublin Climate Action Week is back for 2026, running from 11th-17th May. In partnership with the 4 Dublin Local Authorities & the Dublin CARO, the week will feature a packed programme of events to support #ClimateAction across Dublin. More info: bit.ly/3OIGXw2, full schedule live in April. #DCAW26

Wych hunt for resistant elms. @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social

Dozens of big flood protection works deemed critical in 2018 to protect thousands of homes and properties have yet to progress to planning. Out of 54 large projects where some work has begun .... 31, remain at preliminary design stage @codohertynews.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

We'll never forget the tragic fire at the #Stardust nightclub in the early hours of #ValentinesDay 1981. The families, friends, survivors & community are foremost at this sad time of remembrance

Ecosystem collapse isn’t a distant threat. It’s happening here and now. Ireland has leaned on the stability of global ecosystems, but they too are under severe pressure from industrial farming, overfishing, fossil fuels and water pollution. Excellent report by Padraig Fogarty in today's Examiner.

A national slowdown on tackling dereliction continued in January

It was my great honour to interview the one and only Francesca Albanese yesterday. Watch here, and find out why Trump and Rubio are so determined to stop her vital work: zeteo.com/p/israels-te...

LEGO has found a way to ruin itself: a set with a battery-powered piece that has Bluetooth connectivity 🤦🏻‍♂️ the beauty of LEGO is that IT IS NOT ONLINE. it’s just a physical toy that you, a person of any age, can play with using your hands and NO INTERNET

The British Museum has quietly removed the word ‘Palestine’ from maps, information panels and galleries, after lobbying. www.newarab.com/news/british...

Two fantastic canvasses yesterday with two fantastic groups, thanks to Donna, Feljin, Hazel, Ray, and Roderic and everyone else who came out, especially those who came to both canvasses! #DublinCentral #ByeElection #JanetForThePlanet #HornerInYourCorner #Ireland

At least 11 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in northern and southern Gaza, Palestinian civil defence and health officials said, in what Israel's military called a response to Hamas ceasefire violations.

So, I had some poorly timed issues with my account yesterday but I am delighted to announce that I’m running to be the next TD for Dublin Central. I want to bring a focus on community, care, and culture to Dáil Éireann, as well as tackling the climate crisis and the chaos of the world around us.

Great afternoon Canvas with @janetphorner.bsky.social on Grace Park road, Richmond Road, Clonturk Drumcondra, lots of positive engagement at the doors and then a drink afterwards to watch Ireland win 🏆 #valentinesday #rugby #wantgreenvotegreen @greenparty.ie

Three Otters playing in the sea in Baltic-cold weather. Taken from the pier in Mulranny, Co Mayo. #SpeirGorm

What a contrat the sun shone on us this beautiful #saturdaymorning for our weekly @clontarftidytowns clean up. Showing our neighbourhood some #Love on #valentinesday #LoveYourPlace #LeaveNoTrace

Zack Polanski, "2,600 have been arrested for standing with Palestine Action" "Today the court found the proscription unlawful, it's time to release them"

⁉️Just 3 bus shelters built in all of Dublin in 2025? I was a bit taken aback by the Taoiseach's dismissal of my question to him today about his Govt's delivery of bus infrastructure - have a listen here. This Govt's deprioritising of public transport - against all evidence - is apparent again.

An appalling proposal is hidden at the end of the Government’s Bill on the airport cap; it would exclude decisions under the legislation from the current obligation on almost all public bodies to consider their climate impact and to be consistent with climate objectives.

Terrible flooding on North Dublin today, peoples property damaged, heating gone Standing in St Anne's Pk with main gates closed due to flooding, I'm mindful that parks can be closed It's important we retain these greenfield sites, for soakage. Not build on them Climate change need to adapt quicker

US President Donald Trump's decision to repeal a scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health has been described as "catastrophic".

Shannon, Ireland for RnR. It is hard work deporting people in chains, some to countries they have never set foot in. But it has its rewards. Ireland's government is terrified to stop this trade.

Emergency motion passed requesting an urgent meeting with the OPW, the Minister, Local councillors and stakeholders on recent flooding in Clontarf and need for quicker implementation of flood defences. dublinpeople.com/news/northsi...

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Our Emergency Motion passed for an urgent meeting with the OPW, the Minister & local Clontarf Councillors to progress effective flood defences designs & implementation. Also to support local amenities damaged by recent flooding. Agreed that a meeting is to be set up in Mansion house within 2 weeks.

On site vist with @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social housing committee exciting to see 🏡Dorest Street Housing Regeneration 163 new homes completion Q4 2026 🏡Constitution Hill Housing Regeneration phase 1 New Development 46 homes completed August 2027 Phase 2 = 78 homes 🏡Oscar Traynor Woods = 850 homes

'The proposed (LNG) project would be close to a €1bn investment in new fossil fuel infrastructure. This is completely inconsistent with Ireland's legal climate obligations.' Dr Aideen O'Dochartaigh appearing at recent Oireachtas Committee session on proposed 'Gas Bill' @aideenod.bsky.social

I'm looking forward to this screening. I've a small part on the Moore Street Campaign a battle for sensitive restoration while protecting our heritage, culture, creating a vibrant living city with affordable homes and markets. @scampmedia.bsky.social

This man just removed the passenger cap at Dublin Airport! He is nothing more than an environmental vandal, a nihilistic wrecker of our shared future. How dare he speak about decarbonisation? Absolutely full of it.

FG just tried to get a motion passed on the environment SPC in Dublin City Council relating to bringing back the use of Roundup (glyphosate) herbicide. Waiting for their motion next month on restoring lead in petrol.

"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm" www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw... #R4Today

4 stories in the @irishtimes.com highlight the crazy approach to climate action by the government. 3 articles detailing the heavy financial & social cost of climate breakdown, and 1 where the govt celebrates increasing climate emissions for the airport by lifting the passenger cap. 🤯 #SpeirGorm

Perhaps they should petition their own government to adhere to its own environmental laws first, rather than belatedly harangue the Europeans who have been dealing with actual extreme weather events for decades. Ireland not being capable of dealing with rain is an Ireland problem, not an EU one.

The European Union claims to uphold international law and human rights law. It even has that commitment written into its special trade treaty with Israel. The European Union lies to us and instead supports Israel unconditionally. www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-4...

Fingal County Council has decided to stop using X for its communications, except for emergency communications, @michaellanigan.bsky.social points out to me, after watching the meeting.

Thanks to my fellow councillors for agreeing unanimously that @fingal.ie should stop using X, especially mayor Tom O’Leary for taking the suspension of standing orders and John Smith for suggesting that approach.

This confirmed by the Taoiseach in the Dáil just now – a significant backtrack by the Government in the midst of an acute housing shortage, now allowing more properties to stay in use for short-term lettings without needing to register/amend their property designation as 'commercial'

@nearfm.ie @gaeilge-nearfm.bsky.social @davidhealy.bsky.social @dbngreens.bsky.social @rodericogorman.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqeW...

Cuba aimed to reach 24% renewable energy by 2030. Now due to the USA's boycott which bans anyone from providing them with fuel they aim to reach 100% renewable energy by 2028. Another own goal for Fossil Fuel loving USA.

The Minister for Climate to seek Cabinet approval this morning to lift the passenger cap that is in place at Dublin Airport. A move that will dramatically increase emissions, worsen climate change, and harm human health.

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They should invent a United States government which isn’t run by corrupt racist pedophiles.

I've emergency motion tabled for Dublin City Council meeting tomorrow, supported by other Clontarf Councillors we need a meeting with the OPW & funding provided for proper flood defence design and plan in place until that's completed. Also funding to restore damage. www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-...

Local Green Party councillor Donna Cooney described the damage as “heartbreaking” to see. “The whole of the promenade was flooded,” she said, adding that it was “right up to people’s houses.”