The idea that journalists, politicians, groups or - you know, women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ people - should "stay on the pitch" doesn't really hold up. Foreign Minister's account has 60k followers - 40 likes, 13k views? Blue ticks straight to the top of the queue with misogyny, bile.

Finally, there's a focus on politicians using X / Twitter and it looks like it's becoming less acceptable for them to use the platform. But politicians use it often because they know the journalists are on it. Media needs to look in the mirror. @drivetime.bsky.social

The power of a headline.

Good to hear this raised in the Dáil. www.clare.fm/news/governm...

I find myself agreeing with Councillor Healy Rae. Integrating the rail, road, and air infra makes a lot of sense. One other thing I'd add is the need for passing loops / double track on sections of the Mallow to Tralee railway to ramp up its capacity. m.independent.ie/regionals/ke...

High tide in Limerick City this morning. The construction works are flood defences. They'll be needed sooner rather than later.

This really does sound like great news for the city. Credit to all who were involved in making it happen. I'm not aware of the company but these read as very high skilled roles. Ideally, most of those who fill them will live in or near the city centre. www.limerickleader.ie/news/breakin...

Politicians in Counties Clare and Limerick have some explaining to do. It was announced today that Cork is getting massive rail investment through the National Development Plan while the Midwest is getting nothing at all. Did our politicians even lobby for it? www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...

My old phone gave up the ghost but have to say I'm fairly impressed with the camera on the new one! Beautiful night out there.

Early morning on the Shannon

"what was once a safe road" What does that mean? Was it safe for children walking and cycling, for example?

There is nobody that I'm aware of who is joining the dots between our economic model and the destruction of nature quite as well as Aislínn Kelly is. This thoughtful and articulate opinion piece deserves to be widely read. open.substack.com/pub/aislinna...

🌍 First episode now live! With the inspirational @peterthorne.bsky.social 🎧 Climate Change: Off the Record — with @roisinmoriarty.com and myself. @maynoothuniversity.ie @ucc.ie @universityofgalway.bsky.social #ipcc #icca open.spotify.com/episode/4PWP...

Some people want more cars and fewer homes in Limerick City. It beggars belief. www.limerickleader.ie/news/plannin...

Good progress being made outside Thomond Park on the TUS to city centre active travel scheme.

Limerick folks, can you identify the building marked with the number 27? The map dates to 1786.

Was delighted to meet the one and only @thinkorswim.bsky.social at O'Mahony's Bookshop in Limerick last night. John was there to talk about his new book "The Lie of the Land". I've only just started into it but going by the great discussion last night I think it will be very worth reading.

This purchase of a large site by Limerick Council, seemingly on the initiative of Mayor John Moran is quite interesting. Here's a thread .. www.limerickleader.ie/news/propert...

What street in Limerick is this?

I don't see a compelling argument here. The good folks of Ranelagh and Rathmines are doing such low mileage that switching to EVs won't make any dent on carbon emissions. www.newstalk.com/news/exempt-...

This is pretty big news for public transport in the Midwest. When Dublin Coach first came on the scene they revolutionised bus travel between Kerry, Clare, Limerick and Dublin. But the service deteriorated dramatically in recent years. Hopefully it'll improve again now. www.clare.fm/news/ennis-t...

This opinion piece in yesterday's Irish Times could be better, to say the least. There are arguments against these kinds of EV chargers that have nothing to do with aesthetics even if that might be where many objectors are coming from. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

It's obviously not just a 'legal hurdle' that can be overcome with another cut at planning. Clearly there's a substantive problem with the project but neither the politicians nor those interviewing them want to engage with that. www.donegaldaily.com/2025/06/24/d...

I'm seeing a few news reports lately which purport to be about road safety but might they be veiled attempts by hedge cutting contractors to get business from Councils? If the concern is road safety surely the main ask would be for motorists to drive carefully? connachttribune.ie/galway-hedge...

Politicians in Clare and Limerick need to step up and speak up and deliver this transformative infrastructure for the Midwest Region.

This was published yesterday morning. Later yesterday an elderly woman was killed by a young man driving a tractor in County Clare. There is no doubt that tractors are bigger and faster than ever before and they pose a real risk to other road users. www.independent.ie/farming/dair...

Great to see top quality cycle racing on the medieval streets of Limerick at the weekend. Well done to Greenmount Cycling Academy, @cyclingireland.bsky.social and @limerickcouncil.bsky.social for bringing this spectacular event to the city centre.

Brand new cycle lanes, bus stops and landscaping in Raheen, Limerick (between Raheen roundabout and Quinn's Cross roundabout). This section is around St. Nessan's school.

If you believe the Galway Ring Road should be given planning permission, this thread may give you pause for thought.

The path between Limerick City and @unioflimerick.bsky.social along the bank of the Shannon River is just stunning at this time of year.

It's great to see MEPs highlighting the need for improvements in our rail service. However, pointing the finger at @irishrail.bsky.social is not really fair considering Cynthia's own party starved them of the necessary investment for decades. www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...

Pope Francis, who died on Monday at 88, was a strong and vocal environmental advocate and used his papacy to help inspire global efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. He framed climate change as an urgent spiritual issue and helped push the world to take action.

The impacts of fossil fuel advertisements on our everyday decisions. padraigmcevoy.substack.com/p/totem-pole... With acknowledgements to: - @brianleddin.bsky.social - @codohertynews.bsky.social - Aisling Bolton-Dowling - @antaisce.bsky.social - @johnnycollins.bsky.social - @olaln.bsky.social

Good to see the new road markings on Sarsfield Bridge reminding motorists to travel at 30kph or below. Most motorists do so anyway but some don't. Sarsfield Bridge is a very important pedestrian route in and out of the city centre and it's important that it's safe for them.

What a wonderful resource. Check it out!

Unless we have experienced similar tragedy it is impossible to understand the pain that has been brought on this family in Galway today. There is no excuse for our roads and streets not being safe for children to walk and cycle along. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

This square in Brussels was a car park until last year. Now it's a vibrant public space where people go to socialise and relax.

New analysis of relationship between car weight and fatal collision rates in the UK finds “ppl driving heavier cars are disproportionately involved in more fatal collisions”. Particularly the case for those involving other cars or pedestrians. Available here: www.researchgate.net/publication/...

Well done @unioflimerick.bsky.social. There is no excuse to still be on X / Twitter.

Labour taking the high moral ground on climate here but they ran a mile from from going into government to do anything about it themselves. Whatever credibility Fianna Fáil have on the issue the Labour Party have less. www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

Short thread 🧵 1. This is a great opportunity for Limerick and Clare, specifically the "Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area". We have a fantastic plan for commuter rail, and the good news is that (unlike the other regional cities) most of it is already built. www.independent.ie/irish-news/s...

Delighted to see this appointment. James has been one of the best public representatives we've had in Limerick, in my view, and will be a great success in this new role. www.limerickleader.ie/news/breakin...

Taking the bus from Castletroy into Limerick, during peak Friday afternoon traffic, some observations. 1. The current payment system which requires passengers to tap their Leap Card one by one as they board is archaic and really slows things down. It reduces the advantage of the bus over cars.

The car park owner wants the Council to erect signs to direct cars to his car park. Wouldn't a better solution be to reduce the on-street car parking nearby and forget about the signs? The reclaimed space and money saved could be used for public realm enhancements. www.clarelive.ie/news/plannin...

It's odd that when people are given the choice between huge savings on energy costs of keeping a solid fuel fireplace, they opt for the fireplace rather than saving a lot of money. www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...

Disappointing to see such a positive housing project killed off by councillors. It doesn't seem like any of the stated reasons have merit. www.live95fm.ie/news/live95-...

Excellent, succinct explainer on the origins of the war in Ukraine.