iBallesty

iBallesty@mastodon.ie

Facts matter/opinions differ. If you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem. <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/LongCovid" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#LongCovid</a> <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/SDGs" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#SDGs</a> and Hosting Ukrainians in Ireland (#ARP <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/OfferAHome" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#OfferAHome</a>). Possiblist despite it all. 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 🇨🇱 Still finding my way on Mastodon.

Posts

Post #3486605
Economic progress has a history of replacing tools. #longread #AI #AiPositive Each change caused moral panics about the decline of human utility, but the burden of labour simply shifted. https://www.noemamag.com/why-a-liberal-arts-education-will-soon-be-more-valuable-than-ever
Post #2481121
Great to see Original post: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:rgx4wvl4qfhzsw7g4timig7j/post/3mjoybk7gin2y
Post #2481120
Good opinion piece here. How different would Ireland be if grown women ‘close to tears’ could bring the country to a standstill? – The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/04/17/the-unshed-tears-of-men-with-big-trucks-are-costly-indeed/
Post #2481119
#CircularEconomy You can now order a special prepaid Oxfam Postback bag at OxfamIreland.org, or by phone. Fill it with your unwanted items and An Post will deliver it to the charity at no cost Postback, Donate By Post For Free | Oxfam Ireland https://www.oxfamireland.org/postback-donate-by-post-for-free
Post #2481118
Voyager 1 was originally designed to operate for about 5 years. It is still sending data from interstellar space, nearly 50 years after launch. #NASA shuts down another instrument on the first #Voyager probe to save power https://heise.de/-11263584
Post #2481117
*World Immunization Week* 💪 24-30 April In the last 50 years, vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives. That&#39;s 6 lives every minute! *Vaccination is one of the most powerful public health tools available* 👨🏾‍👩🏾‍👧🏾‍👦🏾 • It&#39;s a proven way to safely prevent serious illness and death. • Vaccinations have helped improve infant survival by over 40%. *Your decision makes a difference! Get vaccinated.* Learn more 🌐 www.who.int/campaigns/world-immunization-week/2026
Post #2481116
Original post: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ecd7o2kgjtaq2exh2uwa7hhd/post/3mk5cqgyz4s2l
Post #2481115
#RenewableEnergy The development of wind and solar farms has reduced the costs consumers in #Ireland by €840 million between 2000 and 2023. This saving—equivalent to €165 per person—is due to the low cost of renewable electricity: Wind and solar farms have no fuel cost and undercut more expensive gas- and coal-fired generators, displacing them from the wholesale power market. https://www.baringa.com/en/insights/low-carbon-futures/our-market-and-policy-studies-in-ireland/good-for-your-pocket/
Post #2481114
Original post: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ecd7o2kgjtaq2exh2uwa7hhd/post/3mk7uivcdrs2x
Post #2481113
#bloomscrolling Bluebells in Moore&#39;s Abbey Woods. #Kildare ##ireland
Post #2481112
Interesting model for #ElderCate #Ireland. We carefully match families with kind, live-in companions who provide reassurance, company and light day-to-day support — helping your parent stay safely and comfortably at home for longer. 🔗Elder Home Share | Trusted Live-in Support for Seniors https://www.elderhomeshare.ie/
Post #2481111
#Bloomscrolling #Curracloe #Ireland Bluebells and barbs.
Post #2481110
The report shows that through online amplification, visible protests, and repeated narratives, a relatively small number of far-right actors disproportionately influence public debate. IRELAND IN FOCUS 2025: Mind the Gap - H&amp;CC https://hopeandcourage.ie/ireland-in-focus-2025-mind-the-gap/