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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 1d

Is there a legal reason as to why they are always masked? Really adds a state terrorism feel to everything they do - is that the optics they are after?

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 2d

I am happy to see families from all sides reunited and a ceasefire in Gaza (long may it last). However, those who caused and supported a genocide now being seen as peacemakers, while people return to rubble and continue mourning their loved ones, does not sit right with me.

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 3d

A clip of this regularly pops up on my social media feeds. Then I am required to listen to all 10.44 mins of it…on repeat…

youtu.be/yTcsgxU9jsA?...

Mark Knopfler - Sultans Of Swing (A Night In London, 1996)

YouTube video by Mark Knopfler

youtu.be

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 7d

I’m amazed he included a “No” option tbh

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 7d

This is really interesting. It would be good to know more about these trends!

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 9d

Big, but not entirely surprising news. Has been a disaster for Fianna Fáil.

www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Jim Gavin withdraws from Presidential Election

Fianna Fáil's candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election "with immediate effect".

www.rte.ie

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Margaret Ward @marg50.bsky.social · 12d

As a (struggling) student of the Irish language I totally endorse this - we can’t understand our present without a knowledge of our language. Even though I’ll never be fluent I’m so pleased to begin to grasp the origins of our landscape & hugely indebted to Manchan Magan.

Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 12d

With somewhat strange timing upon the passing of Manchán Magan, I wrote this piece about the joys of learning and speaking Irish for the Guardian today, which is as ever inspired by Manchán’s work.

The Irish language is a joy not a burden: in what other tongue is a penis a wild carrot? | Una Mullally

Record numbers of pupils are seeking opt-outs from compulsory learning. This is misguided – Irish is a portal to a world of imagination, says journalist Una Mullally

www.theguardian.com

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 13d

Great to see.
It will be interesting to see the reactions to it, though.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Irish Language: Belfast City Council votes in favour of policy

The policy could see both English and Irish displayed on council vehicles and uniforms, as well as signs.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 17d

Just saying…

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 18d

Great to see
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

House of Guinness Irish subtitles 'step in right direction' for language

Netflix said:

www.bbc.co.uk

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 19d

Always nice to see the hard copy! Looks great!

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 19d

www.fourcourtspress.ie/books/archiv...
This might be a good starting point. I don't have my copy to hand right now to check the extent, though. I can take a look when I get home later.

Four Courts Press | The Irish storyteller

by Georges Zimmermann

www.fourcourtspress.ie

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 19d

Today is the European Day of Languages. And this year, we mark 25 years of celebrating multilingualism in our Union. 🥳

Languages open doors. They help us connect, explore cultures, make lifelong friends, and journey further.

We remain stronger, united in our diversity.

europa.eu/!6FkntW

An infinity loop made of various European country flags, with a blue heart containing the EU stars at the center-right. Below, bold and regular text reads: "From many languages, one unbreakable bond." A small EU emblem is placed in the bottom-right corner.

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 19d

I think a ruler was used in the making of these clouds #Belfast

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 23d

Trump’s efforts at reading from an autocue are bizarre. It’s like he loses interest mid sentence and forces himself to continue.

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 29d

UN inquiry finds Israel has committed genocide in Gaza

Israel has previously rejected genocide accusations

www.irishtimes.com

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · Sep 13

Thanks @patrickjmb.bsky.social! Much appreciated

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · Sep 12

Excellent from @domsball.bsky.social

Dom Bryan @domsball.bsky.social · Sep 12

theconversation.com/ive-research...

I’ve researched the politics of flags in Northern Ireland for decades – here’s what England needs to understand

I’ve contributed to at least six reports assessing the tensions around flags.

theconversation.com

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · Sep 10

"We emailed Infidels MC for comment. In response, Mr Mulford instructed fellow leaders of the biker gang not to reply but included the BBC when he clicked 'reply all' - inadvertently disclosing email addresses and names of fellow Infidels MC members..."

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

a man in a military uniform with the words " do n't tell him pike " above him

ALT: a man in a military uniform with the words " do n't tell him pike " above him

media.tenor.com

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · Sep 6

Some moody skies above Belfast this evening

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · Sep 6

Academia.Edu: “Someone just searched for you on Google:

Me:

a woman is standing in front of a microphone and says i anticipate problems .

ALT: a woman is standing in front of a microphone and says i anticipate problems .

media.tenor.com

Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · Aug 30

It is really depressing to see how young people are getting sucked into all of this. Potentially shaping their views for years to come: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...