Cycling campaigners in Wellington, New Zealand showing solidarity with cycling campaigners in Toronto, Canada who are physically blocking construction vehicles ripping up cycle lanes.
📸 Alex Dyer
Text: @tomflood
My three year old neighbour is standing on his doorstep screaming "i don't want to go out today!" and I'm very much feeling his vibe.
He literally described Tech as the "silver bullet" for our economy. Anyone trying to sell you silver bullets should be treated with extreme caution.
There's a guy on the radio talking about building a "resilient economy" on the back of AI technology.
I've a feeling that interview isn't going to age well.
RE: https://mastodonapp.uk/@bbcnewsfeed/117347254616065933
There's so much to like about this story - the potential recovery of the tree itself, the saving of seedlings from the tree, the distribution of saplings to community groups and charities around the country, the art projects highlighting the need to protect nature and, of course, the fact that those responsible for felling the tree were caught, convicted and imprisoned for their actions.
I think a lot people who either aren't Irish, or are under the age of 40 may not fully appreciate the history behind today's attempted march on the Garvaghy Road in Drumcree. There's some good historical context in this Wikipedia article including the fact that the Orange Order has been inciting violence against Catholics in the area for over 230 years.
![The Orange Order was founded in 1795 in the village of Loughgall, a few miles from Drumcree, after the Battle of the Diamond.[9] Its first marches were held on 12 July 1796 in Portadown, Lurgan, and Waringstown.[10] The area is thus regarded as the birthplace of Orangeism.[11]
In July 1795, the year the Order formed, Reverend Devine delivered a Battle of the Boyne commemoration sermon at Drumcree Church.[12] In History of Ireland Vol I (1809), Francis Plowden described what followed:
[Reverend Devine] so worked up the minds of his audience, that upon retiring from service [...] they gave full scope to the anti-papistical zeal, with which he had inspired them; falling upon every Catholic they met, beating and bruising them without provocation or distinction, breaking the doors and windows of their houses, and actually murdering two unoffending Catholics in a bog.](https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/117/341/983/764/050/145/original/cc3c6695ab4b2f6e.jpg)
This is just great! (And actually the number now is 343,000 followers)
I just love how Robert Kraft's attempt to silence supporters of Palestine continues to completely backfire on him. He has probably done more than anyone to bring the plight of the Palestinian people into greater public awareness.
A few months ago I asked my local @greenparty_ie councillor Carolyn Moore if she could see about getting some bike parking outside Tesco in Rathmines.
Yesterday the council installed this!
I think this is the Green Party equivalent of "She fixed the road!"
Spotted this lovely tribute to Frank McDonald at the Dublin Civic Trust earlier.
It's been a messy situation, but the way things are turning out is restoring my faith in humanity.
Trying to silence people who are speaking out for Palestine and the Palestinian people has had the effect of bringing their cause to the forefront of public attention.
I know little about their music but I have enormous respect for Macklemore, Beoga, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Finneas for the stand that they have collectively taken in support of Palestine and in opposing the Israeli genocide.
And I'm pretty sure that if BIIRD hadn't already finished their tour dates with Ed Sheeran they would also be pulling out
Ed Sheeran's support acts are taking a stand alongside #Macklemore
Remembering Janey Godley today
https://crooksandliars.com/2024/11/janey-godley-has-died-scottish-comedian
Caption competition
Excellent work!
Giant 'F Trump' sign under Air Force One flight path ahead of US president's visit - Galway Beo
https://www.galwaybeo.ie/news/ireland-news/giant-trump-sign-under-air-11152670
RE: https://hachyderm.io/@eliasulrich/117234902637900790
This is just incredible! A search engine that cuts out the bullshit, the ads, the clickbait, the AI slop, and the toenail hygiene products, and returns actual useful information. Hats off to @marginalia!
Big protest planned this Saturday in Dublin for the visit of the Tangerine Tyrant
RE: https://mastodon.social/@CelloMomOnCars/117214771547447916
The Spanish government really seem to be the grownups in the room on so many fronts at the moment
"Access to public transport during formative years affects long-term travel habits and reduces dependence on private cars and road infrastructure."
Better public transport delays people starting driving and cuts lifetime car use | Irish Independent
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/better-public-transport-delays-people-starting-driving-and-cuts-lifetime-car-use/a/160800494.html