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dervila.bsky.social
Limerick, Ireland Teacher #edchatie
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I am furious that decent people are embarrassed by their substandard housing, as if they made bad life choices instead of being victims of an exploitative system. This is EXACTLY how FFG wants us to feel because it deflects from their repeated failures. This failure is 100% theirs, not ours.

submitted 10 days ago • 6 comments

My daily Shinrin-yoku in Limerick is enhanced by this pop of colour 🎨 #ForestBathing #Shinrin-yoku

submitted 88 days ago • 0 comments

Limerick City gets its moment to celebrate @conorsheehan.bsky.social on RTE Radio 1. I’ll happily stand to be corrected but I’ve heard no update about Clare. 🤔 #GE24 #BeyondThePale

submitted 89 days ago • 1 comment

#GE24 finished in Clare and Limerick for a while and no update over official RTE airwaves.

submitted 89 days ago • 0 comments

The final count for #GE24 #Limerick City is underway. The neck-and-neck race between Conor Sheehan (Lab) and Elisa O'Donovan (SocDem) will be decided by the transfers from Dee Ryan (FF) on the 15th count. Conor is currently ahead by just 16 votes. There are 4,427 ballots to process.

submitted 90 days ago • 2 comments

It would be interesting to know how many teachers, school principals and SNAs voted for Norma Foley, Hildegarde Naughton and Peter Burke (FG - Michael O’Leary launched his election campaign with a teacher jibe). #edchatie

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

Limerick update from Virgin Media on the tallies but no news about the issue with the Ballot Paper. Could Limerick city need another Election Day? #GE24

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments

His time is here. The Tallyman cometh. #GE24

submitted 91 days ago • 34 comments

If you’re a teacher yet to decide who to vote for in #GE24, then this is well worth a read. #edchatie Political party manifestos lack ambition to tackle teacher supply crisis. Too many parties seem happy to tinker until changing demographics ‘solve’ the problem www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

submitted 95 days ago • 1 comment

#GE24 Nobody believes a word any of them are saying on therapy access. We have no reason to trust them. Exhibit A:

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

If Harris or any of the political parties genuinely cared about our family and friends in Australia and abroad, they could extend the right to vote from abroad. #VoterDisqualification #disenfranchisement #RTE #PrimetimeDebates

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

Do landlords take their house with them if they leave the market? #LeadersDebate #GE24

submitted 94 days ago • 2 comments

“There are parents sleeping on cold floors in Crumlin hospital tonight” does Simon Harris know he is Taoiseach tonight

submitted 94 days ago • 4 comments

It is humbling to see that the two major social issues discussed tonight - homelessness and disability services - have been reduced to reliance on charity. Despite the wealth in this state, these critical areas remain dependent on charitable provision. #GE24

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

Now, UHL. If you vote FF/FG , “the regional” is your fault. They’ve had all the time in the world.

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

A significant support resource for the #edchatie community is our Employee Assistance Service provided through Spectrum Life. It’s good to keep the counselling in the back pocket for when you need it, but did you know there is a digital gym option? Nutrition courses? Podcasts? #Pilates #MatLeave

submitted 101 days ago • 0 comments

Those of us in Irish education used to have a civilised hour's Mon evening discussion each week 'over there' under the aegis of the excellent Fred Boss. This evening fire in comments with #edchatie too & let's see where we are. And wave if you're not in this: go.bsky.app/BqbTnC7 pls 'repost'.

submitted 103 days ago • 46 comments

INTO GE education debate with John Walshe as Chair. Open to the public to watch at www.into.ie/events/confe... The INTO have 30 requests for investment in education.

submitted 102 days ago • 0 comments