Andrew Brennan
@andrewsb49.bsky.social
From Ireland. Avid Book reader, Photoshop hobbyist, digital artist, photography, Rolling Stones/Beatles music, politics are left-wing - 'left-wing' as understood outside the USA.
https://theraggedwagon.wordpress.com/
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December 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Hartford Whalers legend Kevin Dineen reveals cancer diagnosis – NBC Connecticut
https://www.rawchili.com/nhl/332967/
Hartford Whalers great Kevin Dineen announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “This Thanksgiving feels…
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Hartford Whalers great Kevin Dineen announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “This Thanksgiving feels…
Hartford Whalers legend Kevin Dineen reveals cancer diagnosis – NBC Connecticut - NHL
Hartford Whalers great Kevin Dineen announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Hartford Whalers legend Kevin Dineen reveals cancer diagnosis – NBC Connecticut
https://www.rawchili.com/nhl/332967/
Hartford Whalers great Kevin Dineen announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “This Thanksgiving feels…
https://www.rawchili.com/nhl/332967/
Hartford Whalers great Kevin Dineen announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “This Thanksgiving feels…
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Roses at Elizabeth Park, W. Hartford, CT. 6/15/24.
#art #photography
#flowers #gardens #parks
#NewEngland #Connecticut
#art #photography
#flowers #gardens #parks
#NewEngland #Connecticut
November 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Roses at Elizabeth Park, W. Hartford, CT. 6/15/24.
#art #photography
#flowers #gardens #parks
#NewEngland #Connecticut
#art #photography
#flowers #gardens #parks
#NewEngland #Connecticut
10 Rolling Stones Songs That Defined Rock History youtu.be/dng2H8NReFU?... via @YouTube
10 Rolling Stones Songs That Defined Rock History
YouTube video by Echoes of the past
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November 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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The ritual suicide of Putler in the red square.
November 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The ritual suicide of Putler in the red square.
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Five Ukrainian soldiers surrendered near Pokrovsk on 19 November. Russian troops shot them while they lay face-down, unarmed
Prosecutors documented over 130 suspected POW executions in 2024 alone. Only 2 Russian convictions despite hundreds of cases since 2022
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/23/r...
Prosecutors documented over 130 suspected POW executions in 2024 alone. Only 2 Russian convictions despite hundreds of cases since 2022
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/23/r...
Five Ukrainian soldiers surrendered. Russian troops shot them lying face-down anyway.
Soldiers were unarmed and lying on the ground when Russian forces opened fire with automatic rifles on 19 November.
euromaidanpress.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Five Ukrainian soldiers surrendered near Pokrovsk on 19 November. Russian troops shot them while they lay face-down, unarmed
Prosecutors documented over 130 suspected POW executions in 2024 alone. Only 2 Russian convictions despite hundreds of cases since 2022
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/23/r...
Prosecutors documented over 130 suspected POW executions in 2024 alone. Only 2 Russian convictions despite hundreds of cases since 2022
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/23/r...
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I don't repost videos or screenshots of POW executions, but this is such an important point.
russia r*pes, c*strates, and b*heads Ukrainian POWs on camera. Any "peace" plan that ignores or normalizes that is absolutely worthless.
russia r*pes, c*strates, and b*heads Ukrainian POWs on camera. Any "peace" plan that ignores or normalizes that is absolutely worthless.
November 24, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I don't repost videos or screenshots of POW executions, but this is such an important point.
russia r*pes, c*strates, and b*heads Ukrainian POWs on camera. Any "peace" plan that ignores or normalizes that is absolutely worthless.
russia r*pes, c*strates, and b*heads Ukrainian POWs on camera. Any "peace" plan that ignores or normalizes that is absolutely worthless.
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🇪🇺🇬🇧🇷🇺 Europe intends to take active measures in response to Russia’s hybrid attacks, — Politico
November 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
🇪🇺🇬🇧🇷🇺 Europe intends to take active measures in response to Russia’s hybrid attacks, — Politico
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As long as 50 UK families are allowed to get away with hoarding as much wealth as the poorer HALF of the population, there is something desperately and criminally wrong with our society
Reeves did absolutely NOTHING to address this
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
Reeves did absolutely NOTHING to address this
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
Budget 2025 live: Ordinary people will pay 'a little bit more', says Reeves
The chancellor says she has rejected austerity and
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
As long as 50 UK families are allowed to get away with hoarding as much wealth as the poorer HALF of the population, there is something desperately and criminally wrong with our society
Reeves did absolutely NOTHING to address this
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
Reeves did absolutely NOTHING to address this
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
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The Luas Red Line will be fully operational from tomorrow, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has announced.
Services between Connolly and The Point had been suspended since August, when a major gas fire occurred at George's Dock. jrnl.ie/6886914
Services between Connolly and The Point had been suspended since August, when a major gas fire occurred at George's Dock. jrnl.ie/6886914
Luas Red Line to reopen fully tomorrow after fire damage repairs
The section of the line between Connolly and The Point was shut down for over three months.
jrnl.ie
November 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The Luas Red Line will be fully operational from tomorrow, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has announced.
Services between Connolly and The Point had been suspended since August, when a major gas fire occurred at George's Dock. jrnl.ie/6886914
Services between Connolly and The Point had been suspended since August, when a major gas fire occurred at George's Dock. jrnl.ie/6886914
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Good morning wulferhampton have a terrific Thursday you talented tambourine twatters
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Good morning wulferhampton have a terrific Thursday you talented tambourine twatters
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'Watching on from the visitors’ gallery was garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe, who later joined Independent Ireland TDs and a number of other high-profile whistleblowers at a press conference in Buswells Hotel.'
#Irishpol #Justice
www.thejournal.ie/whistleblowe...
#Irishpol #Justice
www.thejournal.ie/whistleblowe...
Whistleblowers call for introduction of legal aid as TD says system is a 'national disgrace'
There was cross party support in the Dáil today for the government to strengthen protections for whistleblowers.
www.thejournal.ie
November 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
'Watching on from the visitors’ gallery was garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe, who later joined Independent Ireland TDs and a number of other high-profile whistleblowers at a press conference in Buswells Hotel.'
#Irishpol #Justice
www.thejournal.ie/whistleblowe...
#Irishpol #Justice
www.thejournal.ie/whistleblowe...
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This, in a nutshell, is where we’re at. All the lies, the distraction, NGO-blaming and drive towards even further deregulation is to cover the naked fact that, in Ireland, big polluters pull the strings and our politicians just nod along.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
A ‘national embarrassment’: Ireland in breach of multiple water quality rules, court finds
European Court of Justice ruling raises questions about Government’s system of water charges
www.irishtimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This, in a nutshell, is where we’re at. All the lies, the distraction, NGO-blaming and drive towards even further deregulation is to cover the naked fact that, in Ireland, big polluters pull the strings and our politicians just nod along.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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Income tax threshold freeze will hit poorer households harder, experts say
Income tax threshold freeze will hit poorer households harder, experts say
Move will have greater impact on living standards of taxpayers in bottom half of income scale, thinktanks say
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Income tax threshold freeze will hit poorer households harder, experts say
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27 November 1904 | A Polish man, Jan Bomba, was born in Gajówka Koszcze (Końskie County). A forester.
During the German occupation, he was a soldier in the Union of Armed Struggle.
In Auschwitz from 30 July 1941.
No. 19142
He perished in the camp on 20 January 1942.
During the German occupation, he was a soldier in the Union of Armed Struggle.
In Auschwitz from 30 July 1941.
No. 19142
He perished in the camp on 20 January 1942.
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
27 November 1904 | A Polish man, Jan Bomba, was born in Gajówka Koszcze (Końskie County). A forester.
During the German occupation, he was a soldier in the Union of Armed Struggle.
In Auschwitz from 30 July 1941.
No. 19142
He perished in the camp on 20 January 1942.
During the German occupation, he was a soldier in the Union of Armed Struggle.
In Auschwitz from 30 July 1941.
No. 19142
He perished in the camp on 20 January 1942.
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Derry man given 'strict warning' following breach of bail
Derry man given 'strict warning' following breach of bail
Bryan Osuere (31) of Spencer Road in Derry was in court following a breach of his bail conditions, namely his curfew and no alcohol conditions that had been set in a previous court appearance
A man has been given a 'strict warning' following a breach of bail at Derry Magistrate's Court. Bryan
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www.derrynow.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Derry man given 'strict warning' following breach of bail
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I'm just looking forward to them banning Middle Eastern religions and then finding out they banned Christianity.
The latest evidence that America is becoming a land of idiots:
November 27, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I'm just looking forward to them banning Middle Eastern religions and then finding out they banned Christianity.
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Because it is illegal.
November 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Because it is illegal.
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Der Waffenstillstand darf kein Vorwand sein, die Augen vor dem anhaltenden Völkermord in #Gaza zu verschließen. Mindestens 327 Menschen, darunter 136 Kinder, sind bei israelischen Angriffen seit der am 9. Oktober verkündeten Waffenruhe getötet worden. 1/5
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza continues unabated despite ceasefire
More than a month after a ceasefire was announced and all living Israeli hostages were released, Israeli authorities are still committing genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, by c...
www.amnesty.org
November 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Der Waffenstillstand darf kein Vorwand sein, die Augen vor dem anhaltenden Völkermord in #Gaza zu verschließen. Mindestens 327 Menschen, darunter 136 Kinder, sind bei israelischen Angriffen seit der am 9. Oktober verkündeten Waffenruhe getötet worden. 1/5
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
She's a Rainbow - Saturday Night Live youtu.be/c6rPpcsl_m4?... via @YouTube
She's a Rainbow - Saturday Night Live
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
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November 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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🐾 Operation Major launches today!
A new multi-agency initiative is tackling the horrific injuries sustained by dogs used in badger baiting. Read more: buff.ly/L0PeGRc
A new multi-agency initiative is tackling the horrific injuries sustained by dogs used in badger baiting. Read more: buff.ly/L0PeGRc
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
🐾 Operation Major launches today!
A new multi-agency initiative is tackling the horrific injuries sustained by dogs used in badger baiting. Read more: buff.ly/L0PeGRc
A new multi-agency initiative is tackling the horrific injuries sustained by dogs used in badger baiting. Read more: buff.ly/L0PeGRc
The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga - Sweet Sounds Of Heaven (Live At Racket NYC) youtu.be/Wt3ISLkIS38?... via @YouTube
The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga - Sweet Sounds Of Heaven (Live At Racket NYC)
YouTube video by TheRollingStonesVEVO
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November 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga - Sweet Sounds Of Heaven (Live At Racket NYC) youtu.be/Wt3ISLkIS38?... via @YouTube