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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 4h

www.thejournal.ie/catherine-co...

From a council house to the Áras? Catherine Connolly says she's 'an insider and an outsider'

Having united the Irish Left, Connolly now spearheads a campaign that is staunchly progressive and neutral.

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Raimo Kangasniemi @rk70534.bsky.social · 8h

'In this interview, UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder and Mehdi Hasan discuss the blocking of aid, the siege over Gaza, and the surge of child illness and trauma in the region, describing what #Israel has done in #Gaza as ‘the worst of humanity.’

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRhv...

#News #Palestine

Children Shot By Quadcopters’: UNICEF Spokesperson in Gaza

YouTube video by Zeteo

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 13h

A lovely start to the day in Kildare this morning.

It’s the people I meet along the way who make every day so special.

As President, I’ll do all I can to ensure our communities have the best opportunities to thrive.

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 7h

Taoiseach admits “we have an individually tailored plan with Nato in terms of the issue of cybersecurity, sub-sea security, in terms of knowledge and expertise in mentoring and training.”

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Colm Duffy @colmduff.bsky.social · 7h

As a PhD student at University of Galway, Catherine Connolly lent her support to our Fossil Free campaign.

In 2019, she gave me a reference that I am still grateful for

On Oct 24th, I’ll be voting for the candidate who shows empathy, kindness, and a people-focused sense of justice.

#IrishPolitics

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 7h

Indeed. Deliberate editing by hostile interests.

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Réada Cronin TD 🇮🇪🇵🇸 @readacronin.bsky.social · 7h

Welcoming Catherine Connolly to North Kildare today.

Vótáil Catherine Connolly, uimhir 1 on Friday 24th October.

#VótáilConnolly1
#ConnollyForUachtarán

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 7h

I am very sorry for your loss - my condolences.

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Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 9h

And now she's out postering in rural Clare. I love seeing her excited and hopeful for the future. #spéirgorm

A photo of a woman with a high viz vest pointing at a Catherine Connolly poster

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Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 8h

Cúpla focal eile #spéirgorm #Áras25 #Áras2025

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 8h

"The main actors of the genocide will have to answer to justice."

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez says the ceasefire deal ending Israel's war on Gaza should not mean Israel’s conduct should be forgotten, saying “there cannot be impunity”.

🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/ky7rx1

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 8h

Important thread that *every* Irish environmentalist should read before voting in the presidential election.

In short: Humphreys was just as disastrous for the environment as she was on social policy.

Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 19h

Let's explore the Green credentials of Heather Humphreys - The woman former GP member Brian Leddin thinks should be president.
She advocated for an increased burn period during her time as Minister for Heritage, as well as prolonging the period during which hedgerows could be cut. #Spéirgorm 1/n

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TheRightIsWrong (TRIW) @therightiswrong100.bsky.social · 7h

The most well documented genocide in the history of the world; Gaza live streamed to the shame of humanity

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 7h

Tomorrow's front page 📰

Palestine Action 'not close to being a terror group'

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 7h

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Denise Murray/Donnacha Ní Mhuireadhaigh @mousketeer.bsky.social · 17h

Dáil Éireann 2022

"I am on record as standing in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and the appalling aggressive war being perpetrated by Russia"

Catherine’s statement on the Government’s response to the situation in Ukraine.

YouTube video by Catherine Connolly TD

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Patrick Bresnihan @pbresnihan.bsky.social · 8h

Heard about a 13 yr old girl in Roscommon who never had any interest in anything political but is now obsessed by
@catherinegalway.bsky.social and reading up on everything she can get her hands on about her and the election. I'm sure it is happening across the country. A proper role model.

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 7h

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

Fintan O’Toole: This has become an election about the nature of the presidency itself

In Heather Humphreys, we have a candidate who is harmless. And In Catherine Connolly one who has the potential to do some harm, but also to do good

www.irishtimes.com

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 7h

“What Connolly would do is keep the presidency going as some kind of alternative space in the State’s official life.

The Áras would continue to function as a counterweight to Govt Bdgs, a space in which a wider set of Irish realities can be recognised.

Can we really afford to have no such space?”

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 8h

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 11h

The EU spokesperson said that was an interesting question, to which she would make no comment.

#EU #genocide

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 8h

I didn't say that.

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 9h

Barseghyan becomes Ireland's fave Armenian. #Coybig #MomentOfMadness #IrlvArm

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 5d

"She's an ambassador for an Ireland that would have brought me home sooner.
"Her election feels like the beginning of a broader movement to build a better Ireland.
"An Ireland worth fighting for, worth canvassing for, worth voting for. It's a vision that feels like home."

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💀 emmaaaaagh burns 🔥 @betaburns.bsky.social · 12h

People don't realise how malicious the 'reforms' proposed by Heather Humphreys to disability supports were. Very few people appreciate the work put in by disabled activists to resist those reforms or the lasting damage caused. No apology or even acknowledgement, HH is not a President for all #Áras25

Daniella Bella @daniemililly.bsky.social · 8d

I was one of the leaders of Scrap The Green Paper because I & my friends were suicidal after learning proposals for ~84% of disabled to be pushed into work

I've not recovered from pushing myself to fight it, nor my friends

I'm so broken & Humphreys wants a house in the park on our backs

#áras25

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 9h

Hi Barry. That's good to hear. Greetings and thanks.

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 9h

Absolutely.

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