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Elaine Baker

@elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy

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Born at 339ppm. Social justice, human rights, environment, climate. Living in Cloughjordan, Tipperary, Ireland; previously lived in Tanzania.

🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://mastodon.ie/@ElaineActivism, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact

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@elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gyOct 8, 2026, 7:05 AM

@Infrapink @Anitambyrne thanks have added!

@elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gyOct 8, 2026, 1:19 AM

Here are some accounts for #Tipperary people to follow in Tipperary

Tipperary organisations:

@locallinktipperary
@Sheelaghnagig
@TippGreens
@NorthTippRail
@CloughjordanCommunityFarm
@WhatsOnClonmel

Tipperary people:

@IanOB
@shivers
@Hedgehog
@iain_bright
@Happyirishhiker
@Tina
@thomasbibby […]

@locallinktipperary.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gyOct 7, 2026, 1:55 PMReposted by @elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy

@ElaineActivism Thanks Elaine! This post was far more popular on Mastodon/Bluesky than our other platforms. The #MastoDaoine get it! 🫶 😀

@elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gyOct 7, 2026, 10:25 AM

@locallinktipperary love this, great post!

@locallinktipperary.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gyOct 6, 2026, 8:21 AMReposted by @elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy

No AI slop here! 💁‍♀️

Get 50% off travel on TFI Local Link Tipperary services (and across the entire TFI Network) with the Young Adult / Student Leap card.

If you're aged 19 to 25, or a student aged 26+ in full-time education or training, you're eligible […]

[Original post on mastodon.ie]

Chat box with Manager. Manager shows as active. 
Message boxes conversation between manager and employee.
Manager: "Can you post about the 50% off travel with a TFI Young Adult / Student Leap Card?"
Employee: "Can I just screenshot this?"
Manager: "Absolutely not."
Employee: "What about this?" 
Below is a screenshot of a stick drawing from the Windows Paint application. 
One stick man looks happy with a speech bubble above him saying "Yay! I got 50% off with my Student Leap Card". The stick man next to him looks sad and has his hands on his hips and his speech bubble says "Aw I haven't applied for mine yet!" next to them is a drawn bus with Paint shapes and 'local link' on the side and the bus driver (stick man) is waving at them.Zoomed in version of the stick drawing from the Windows Paint application. 

Picture description:
One stick man looks happy with a speech bubble above him saying "Yay! I got 50% off with my Student Leap Card". The stick man next to him looks sad and has his hands on his hips and his speech bubble says "Aw I haven't applied for mine yet!" next to them is a drawn bus with Paint shapes and 'local link' on the side and the bus driver (stick man) is waving at them. 

Text underneath in green bubble: Get 50% off travel on TFI Local Link Tipperary and the entire TFI network with a Young Adult / Student Leap card. Apply online:" 

Underneath is a world wide web icon, in a green background with a white clicker house. Text says: www.leapcard.ie
@cdarwin.c.im.ap.brid.gyOct 3, 2026, 9:44 PMReposted by @elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy

Google is under fire for clearing over 300 hectares — the equivalent of almost 500 football fields — for two new data centers in the northern part of Finland without concluding the necessary environmental assessments. Despite the assessments still being in progress, the tech giant’s contractors […]

@elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gyOct 4, 2026, 7:25 AM

@[email protected] I recommend the book "Quality Land" by @marcuwekling which depicts a wonderful future where you don't even have to order anything online - the Shop already knows what you want, manages the payments and sends it with drones.

@elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gyOct 3, 2026, 1:19 AM

Rural areas deserve the same opportunities as cities. LEADER has helped thousands of local projects bring life, jobs, and services to our villages. Help us keep this support alive — sign now to protect the future of rural communities.I have signed this petition, I hope you can signe and share it […]

@elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gyOct 1, 2026, 10:48 AM

Linux question - As a parent I am interested in alternatives for secondary school student educational devices which are NOT apple iPads with MS teams, google search and unlimited AI and internet, and which restrict access to only a white list of educational content and in-school communications […]

@elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gyOct 1, 2026, 8:21 AM

RE: https://mastodon.social/@evadowling/116999605749875347

I spoke to one of these Palestinian students online yesterday, it's just appalling that these talented and enthusiastic young people, who have got offers of j university places and funding, are being denied visas to study in Ireland […]

@community-energy-ireland.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gySep 30, 2026, 12:40 AMReposted by @elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy

Benefits of Ireland’s solar boom should not go only to the big energy firms - Sadhbh O'Neill in The Irish Times

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/09/29/sadhbh-oneill-ireland-solar-power-renewable-energy-boom-farmers-land-energy-firms/

@elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gySep 26, 2026, 7:07 AM

RE: https://mastodon.social/@xodus_online/117336003965376864

According to CyberSafeKids, Snapchat is used by 21% of 8-12 year olds, and 78% of 12-15 year olds, in Ireland.

https://www.cybersafekids.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FINAL-The-Year-Little-Changed.pdf

Meanwhile Snapchat itself brags […]

@xodus-online.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gySep 26, 2026, 6:48 AMReposted by @elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy

What does Snapchat want from your child? Snapchat's own website explains.....

Full sources and more at https://xodus.online/why/#consumerism

Graphic showing scared children being grabbed by a Snapchat arm, scrolling on a smartphone, with full shopping trolly of clothes and cosmetics, and being targeted with an arrow.
Text from Snapchat website:
    “Reach Gen Z and Millennials with Snapchat Ads – Snapchat reaches 90% of the 13-24 year old population and 75% of the 13-34 year old population in 25+ countries.”
    “People interact with their closest circle of family and friends on Snapchat more than any other social network, opening the app nearly 40 times a day. That enthusiasm means they’re ready and willing to discover your business.”
    “They’re More Receptive – When compared to watching the same ad on other platforms, people are 34% more likely to purchase products they see advertised on Snapchat — from businesses just like yours.”
    “Snapchat Ads Manager offers several options to reach your preferred audience.
        Standard Targeting: Select location and demographics including age, gender, language, and more.
        Lookalike audience: Based on your customer list or Pixel Custom Audience, Snapchat will find more people similar to your best customers.”

Source: https://forbusiness.snapchat.com/advertising/why-snapchat-ads
@locallinktipperary.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gySep 21, 2026, 9:54 AMReposted by @elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy

Travelling with little ones? All children under 5 travel FREE on all TFI Local Link Tipperary services, and children aged 5-8 can also travel for free with a Child (5-8) Leap Card!

Find out more and apply for your child's Leap card today. This card can be used […]

[Original post on mastodon.ie]

TFI Local Link Tipperary logo. Text underneath says: Free Travel for Children 0-8 yrs: Here's how

picture of an older couple with two young children on the bus. All are smiling and young boy is laughing. 

Text underneath in two coloumns: 

0-4 years:
Under 5's travel free on all TFI Local Link Tipperary free with the TFI Child (5-8)
services. 

5-8 years: 
Children aged 5-8 can travel free with the TFI Child (5-8) leap card. Apply online at: leapcard.ie
@locallinktipperary.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gySep 18, 2026, 9:14 AMReposted by @elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy

TFI Local Link door-to-door services are semi-flexible routes that connect rural areas and towns with convenient collection and drop-off right from your home. 🏡

Want to find out which routes are available in your area? Simply call our office with your Eircode […]

[Original post on mastodon.ie]

Local Link Tipperary logo
Door-to-door Services
Our door-to-door services are open to everyone
but pre-booking is essential

Call the Local Link Tipperary office on
0504-39310 with your Eircode.

Pre-book your seat the day before travel
(before 4pm). Fares are affordable and
Free Travel Passes are accepted.

The Local Link team will arrange your
journey with the driver who will pick you
up & drop you off at your door.

After a few weeks of using the service,
you can register for weekly pick-ups,
if you like.
@elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gySep 17, 2026, 9:24 PM

Great article about AI by Hannah Daly @hannahdaly https://zenodo.org/records/22816288

@elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gySep 16, 2026, 10:35 PM

@colm @xodus_online @index yes that was my writing on a board from our DI day in Cloughjordan! And yes would have been nice to meet in person! Maybe next time

@ketanjoshi.coSep 16, 2026, 6:33 AMReposted by @elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy

Like data centres being forced to pay for renewables, this is just way, way too easy to fake. The savvy airlines will agree to this and then buy a mountain of fraudulent forest offsets

@elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gySep 15, 2026, 5:13 PM

How do Irish political parties do in walking the talk on de-platforming X and engaging on the open social web and Irish Fediverse (mastodon.ie) ? #Mastodaoine @xodus_online http://xodus.online

Table showing which Irish political parties have removed X and included Bluesky and Mastodon icons on their websites.  Green Party have done all three actions, Social Democrats, Labour and People Before Profit have done some, and Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have done none.  Learn more at http://xodus.online
@elaineactivism.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gySep 12, 2026, 5:58 PM

Uplift members from across the country have drawn a line in the sand and made it clear to everybody around the world that Trump is not welcome here in Ireland.

https://action.uplift.ie/campaigns/trump-not-welcome-here?utm_campaign=NA1sydrIU4&utm_medium=mastodon&utm_source=share

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