Gone to Bluesky

Mount Brandon in Kilkenny also on fire tonight. It’s far too late and far to dry for this burning 😞

Here is my best guidance for action, rendered beautifully by the great @JohnLithgow. I first published these lessons more than eight years ago, in late 2016. They open the twenty chapters of "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century." snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-lesso…

Twenty years worth of social unrest and armed violence in Africa.

Commission on Generational Renewal launches public consultation agriland.ie/farming-news/c… #agriland

For many in the 06th Army Reserve Potential Officers course, it was a day they felt would never arrive! But it did, congrats to all on successful completion of training and on receiving your commissions! A proud day for all, the class were joined by family, friends and the public for the ceremony in the Defence Forces Training centre in the Curragh. Over the course of their training they have completed numerous military, tactical, physical and academic challenges as they trained to become the newest leaders of the Óglaigh na hÉireann. The Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy said: "Today, as you receive your commissions, you embark on a remarkable path of service to the nation. The opportunities before you are boundless - opportunities to lead, to build on the excellent training you have received, and to serve and contribute to Óglaigh na hÉireann with integrity. You have been entrusted to uphold our values by wearing our uniform and carrying the responsibility that this brings, which I am confident you will do with pride and dedication. Embrace the opportunities that lie ahead with courage and commitment. Comhgairdeas agus fáilte Oifigigh nua." #defenceforces #officers #army #ireland #training #commissioning

I’m now aod100 on Bluesky.

"I didn't realize how much I missed interacting with real humans" many people are saying this bsky.app/download

It is a honour to serve on this Commission on a vitally important issue, and to work with such knowledgeable and experienced colleagues. Thank you Minister for the opportunity.

How Ireland can make sustainability work for the future of farming in 300 seconds With the insight of Enda Buckley, Director of Sustainability at @CarberyGroup 🗣️: "Why would you pursue sustainability? It actually makes financial sense : More money in the farmer pocket, obviously leaving the farm in a better state for the next generation, which is always at the forefront of farmer minds." Introducing the Farm Zero C project which is in collaboration between Carbery, @biOrbic_centre, @ucddublin, @teagasc, @tcddublin, @MTU_ie and others. This project was also presented by James Gaffey, Co-Director of the @CircBio at MTU, last week at the @dptcentre Summit @BiorefineryIE Following video of this Series: November #RDSVision #Vision300 #RDSEnt #Agriculture #Farm

And today Hiko set a new national record in the Dublin marathon. Maith thú Hiko.

Let's take a look at the most popular stat of last month ⬇️📊 What is the share of coastal bathing sites with excellent water quality in your country❓ 🌊🏊 ➡️ europa.eu/!Wp9wMW #EurostatTopPosts

BLUESKY NOW HAS VIDEO what are you waiting for? bsky.app/download

Von der Leyen's speech to the DLD Nature conference in Munich last week is well worth reading in full, a plea to dramatically ramp up action to reverse nature losses through market-based incentives including nature credits buff.ly/4e4Wuy6

Dear followers, after witnessing the deterioration of Twitter/X, I have just created an account on Bluesky. My handle there is @DAcemogluMIT.bsky.social I might try to post a few things on both platforms for a while, but I'm hoping to slowly transition to Bluesky over time.

Number of people at work in the Rep. of Ireland today is similar to the total population in the 1960s (2.88m in Census 1966)

Highest numbers in 25 years. 233 territories recorded by the @NPWSIreland survey team An incredible effort gone in by everyone involved in saving these birds. Imma go lie down now. rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

Does Vance think letting the Irish in was a mistake?

EU warns Musk on hate speech ahead of Trump interview; receives profane response politico.eu/article/eu-war…

This is Namatai Kwekweza, a young Zimbabwean activist who was abducted from a plane last week by crookED Emmerson’s secret service thugs. As you can see, she was beaten and held incommunicado for 8 hours at Robert Mugabe Airport. She is accused of committing a crime in Zimbabwe on a day she was actually in South Africa. crookED Emmerson’s secret service thugs hid her passport so she couldn’t prove her location on the day she is supposed to have committed the so called crime. However, the South African travel agent who issued her ticket has confirmed that she was in South Africa. The fact that she was arrested and tortured by state security thugs is deeply disturbing and highlights the challenges faced by activists and opposition figures in Zimbabwe. It is crucial that her case be brought to light and that pressure be applied to ensure her safety and release, as well as that of other detained activists. Zimbabwe has a president with a criminal mind who has looted public funds and plundered the country’s natural resources ruthlessly. Whenever he is challenged, he abducts, tortures, arrests, and jails those who stand up to his criminality! Namatai Kwekweza's story is a reminder of the importance of defending human rights and promoting democracy, even in the face of opposition and repression. RETWEET her sorry so that the world understands what Zimbabweans are up against!

We brought the horse over, Rhys took the gold back.