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Simon McGarr @tupped.bsky.social · 6h

I remain a bit ambivalent on Catherine Connolly as a Presidential candidate, though less so than her unimpressive opponent.

But the latest bit, where voting No to various EU treaties is treated as a shocking break with norms is particularly stupid.

These were majority positions, more than once.

A bit table showing the breakdown of votes for the first Lisbon Treaty vote. The No side won.

A bit table showing the breakdown of votes for the first Nice Treaty vote. The No side won.

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Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 3h

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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Loki @lokideburca.bsky.social · 1h

They're still killing Palestinians if you're wondering how that "peace agreement" is goin.

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Dan @danofthewibble.bsky.social · 1h

I hate the AI nightmare on so many levels. Using the final era Dandy logo is one thing. Generating this slop from it? Awful.

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Denise Murray/Donnacha Ní Mhuireadhaigh @mousketeer.bsky.social · 2h

Dear Journalists, Muckslingers, adherents to the Ivan the Smearer playbook, and those who genuinely wish to know her position.

Catherine Connolly on Russia/Ukraine.
A thread of primary sources. Pinned on my page for anyone who needs it.

2022
"Blatant breach of international law by Russia"

Deputy Catherine Connolly- speech from 1 Mar 2022

YouTube video by VideoParliament Ireland

www.youtube.com

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Paul Duane 🥔 @paulduane.bsky.social · 2h

The Skelligs was also given as a location by the Irish state to Disney at no cost, out of their belief that some nebulous 'good will' was more useful than a big bag of American cash. Disney was very quick to agree.

Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 3h

She facilitated two weeks of filming on Skellig Michael for the Star Wars movies, during the height of the breeding season for the resident seabirds, despite objections from An Taisce and other environmental groups. Chicks from vulnerable species were blown into the sea by helicopter #spéirgorm 5/n

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Josef O'Shea @josefoshea.bsky.social · 3h

Heather Hunphries - Puffin Killer #Aras25

Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 3h

She facilitated two weeks of filming on Skellig Michael for the Star Wars movies, during the height of the breeding season for the resident seabirds, despite objections from An Taisce and other environmental groups. Chicks from vulnerable species were blown into the sea by helicopter #spéirgorm 5/n

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Loki @lokideburca.bsky.social · 8h

"Remember brown nations, if you get bombed to shit by a genocidal freak of nature with EU bombs be thankful that we will come in and sweep the multitude of war crimes and the rubble left of your homes, under the guise of charity, beneath our rule and call it western democracy"

Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 1d

The return of the Israeli hostages is a moment of pure joy for those families.

And a moment of relief for the entire world.

It means that a page can be turned. A new chapter can begin.

Europe fully supports the peace plan brokered by the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye.

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Loki @lokideburca.bsky.social · 7h

This is the kind of shit I'm talking about.
T'wasn't a peace deal, t'was a "feign peace so we can exploit the natural resources of that besieged nation" deal.

Lauren McKenzie @themckenziest.gay · 8h

Absolute monsters. All of them.

Israel announced on Sunday that 12 licenses have been awarded to six companies, including British multinational oil and gas firm BP p/c and Italian energy giant Eni, to explore and discover additional offshore natural gas fields. Oct 29, 2023
https://www.timesofisrael.com > a.
Amid ongoing war, BP and Eni among firms awarded gas exploration

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Loki @lokideburca.bsky.social · 8h

All this "commiting funding for reconstruction" has big "ignore the war crimes and the genocide we aided, aren't we great we're helping out the poor Palestinians and look at this lovely new investment/development we have in the middle east" vibes.

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 8h

In an update to ministers today on the peace plan for the region, the Tánaiste will say that it is likely Ireland will commit funding for the reconstruction of Gaza. jrnl.ie/6843373t

jrnl.ie

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 13h

The Portland Frog army has now infiltrated Tulsa, OK and they’ve made an unlikely alliance with the T-Rex infantry and Sharks on Hoverboards mercenary forces.

This is truly terrifying.

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Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · 5h

The so-called tolerant Left called me a Gaeler on a bike. And that’s why I’m voting for Heather Humphreys | latest by me in today’s Irish Times

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Will Mac Siúirtáin @wjorda87.bsky.social · 6h

The shock doctrine

Loki @lokideburca.bsky.social · 7h

This is the kind of shit I'm talking about.
T'wasn't a peace deal, t'was a "feign peace so we can exploit the natural resources of that besieged nation" deal.

Lauren McKenzie @themckenziest.gay · 8h

Absolute monsters. All of them.

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Loki @lokideburca.bsky.social · 7h

No peace on stolen land.

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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 7h

The jig is up.

r/galway subreddit post asking redditors if they have had any interactions with Catherine Connolly and how they went.

A response on the subreddit saying Connolly broke their ankles playing wing back and scored a forty yard screamer before proceeding to shush the crowd

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Lauren McKenzie @themckenziest.gay · 8h

WHY ARE PALESTINIANS PRISONERS

BUT THE ISRAELIS COMMITTING GENOCIDE ARE HOSTAGES

Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

Hamas is set to release all 20 living hostages in its custody in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire deal.

Hamas Releases First Seven Hostages To Red Cross As Part Of Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Hamas is set to release all 20 living hostages in its custody in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire deal.

www.forbes.com

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Lauren McKenzie @themckenziest.gay · 8h

Am sad and only have pretzels to eat

Anybody have $10 for a Taco Bell they could spare?

💜 $LaurenMcKenziest ca,v,pp

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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 7h

They even laughed about it

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Loki @lokideburca.bsky.social · 7h

This is the kind of shit I'm talking about.
T'wasn't a peace deal, t'was a "feign peace so we can exploit the natural resources of that besieged nation" deal.

Lauren McKenzie @themckenziest.gay · 8h

Absolute monsters. All of them.

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Loki @lokideburca.bsky.social · 8h

All this "commiting funding for reconstruction" has big "ignore the war crimes and the genocide we aided, aren't we great we're helping out the poor Palestinians and look at this lovely new investment/development we have in the middle east" vibes.

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 8h

In an update to ministers today on the peace plan for the region, the Tánaiste will say that it is likely Ireland will commit funding for the reconstruction of Gaza. jrnl.ie/6843373t

jrnl.ie

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Loki @lokideburca.bsky.social · 8h

"Remember brown nations, if you get bombed to shit by a genocidal freak of nature with EU bombs be thankful that we will come in and sweep the multitude of war crimes and the rubble left of your homes, under the guise of charity, beneath our rule and call it western democracy"

Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 1d

The return of the Israeli hostages is a moment of pure joy for those families.

And a moment of relief for the entire world.

It means that a page can be turned. A new chapter can begin.

Europe fully supports the peace plan brokered by the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye.

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ꛤꛎꚶꚳ 𖦪ꚲꛎꛘ 🇮🇪🇵🇸 @scopedesigner.bsky.social · 16h

How dare Catherine Connolly use taxpayers money to visit Syria 👀 #TonightVMTV #Áras25

The day Micheál Martin sat down with President Assad I'm appalled at what this man has done, but I don't regret meeting him, the Fianna Fail leader tells Gemma O'Doherty

He has been dubbed the butcher of the Middle East, a mass murderer who is masterminding the systematic torture and extermination of hundreds of his people every week.

www.independent.ie

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Naoise Dolan @naoisedolan.bsky.social · 16h

Israel kidnapped me on Wednesday morning. I’m out now. We will keep at it for not only a ceasefire, but full justice and self-determination for Palestine. Here’s an article I wrote that was published shortly after I had to throw my phone into the water www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

We fear what Israel will do to us if they seize our ship. But we are not turning back | Naoise Dolan

Our captured flotilla colleagues have been subjected to violence and degrading conditions in an Israeli prison. This has only made us more determined, says Irish writer Naoise Dolan

www.theguardian.com

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Boo-rendan Harkin @brendanjharkin.bsky.social · 22h

Will international investigators be allowed access to assess evidence of the genocide you assisted Israel in or will you just be rushing ahead with funding reconstruction to make sure the mass graves stay buried?

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Loki @lokideburca.bsky.social · 16h

By "bystander" do they mean "selling arms to a terrorist state commiting the most live-streamed genocide"?

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 22h

Perception of EU as bystander in Gaza war has badly damaged its reputation

Internal divisions stopped EU from putting any real pressure on Israel

www.irishtimes.com

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