Brian O'Hara
@brianohara.bsky.social
Longfordian, archaeologist, nerd.
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The Bob's invited to Leinster House after some right-wing loon tried to have their gig cancelled.
Nice one Shinners.
Nice one Shinners.
November 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Bob's invited to Leinster House after some right-wing loon tried to have their gig cancelled.
Nice one Shinners.
Nice one Shinners.
"See here chaps, the natives aren't to be trusted with their own country."
‘Stop blaming the Brits’: United Ireland would pose threat to Britain from Russia, says ex-Nato commander
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
‘Stop blaming the Brits’: United Ireland would pose threat to Britain from Russia, says ex-Nato commander
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
‘Stop blaming the Brits’: United Ireland would pose threat to Britain from Russia, says ex-Nato commander
Military alliance should carry out operations in Irish seas even if Dublin objects, says Falklands veteran
www.irishtimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:11 AM
"See here chaps, the natives aren't to be trusted with their own country."
‘Stop blaming the Brits’: United Ireland would pose threat to Britain from Russia, says ex-Nato commander
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
‘Stop blaming the Brits’: United Ireland would pose threat to Britain from Russia, says ex-Nato commander
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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“Eleven days ago we welcomed the ceasefire, yet 153 tons of bombs have been dropped on Gaza since,” said Lynn Boylan, Member of the European Parliament.
October 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“Eleven days ago we welcomed the ceasefire, yet 153 tons of bombs have been dropped on Gaza since,” said Lynn Boylan, Member of the European Parliament.
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Kristina Douglass wanted to find out the truth about how past communities adapted to environmental change. Her revelatory work has earned her a MacArthur award. n.pr/4of1xku
A MacArthur 'genius' gleans surprising lessons from ancient bones, shards and trash
Kristina Douglass wanted to find out the truth about how past communities adapted to environmental change. Her revelatory work has earned her a MacArthur award.
n.pr
October 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Kristina Douglass wanted to find out the truth about how past communities adapted to environmental change. Her revelatory work has earned her a MacArthur award. n.pr/4of1xku
This brings back memories of John Delaney wanting Ireland to be the 33rd team at the World Cup.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Maria Steen calls for presidential election to be cancelled over Jim Gavin’s departure
Conservative campaigner missed out on required signatures to make the ballot
www.irishtimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This brings back memories of John Delaney wanting Ireland to be the 33rd team at the World Cup.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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Reportedly, this is an encounter of a Russian soldier with a pig in a tunnel in Kharkiv region.
October 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Reportedly, this is an encounter of a Russian soldier with a pig in a tunnel in Kharkiv region.
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While the PSNI were in London arresting disabled people for holding signs, the PSNI in NI will do absolutely nothing about this
October 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
While the PSNI were in London arresting disabled people for holding signs, the PSNI in NI will do absolutely nothing about this
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A BLIND ELDERLY man using a mobility cane is ARRESTED for holding a sign which read "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action"
#PalestineAction #GazaGenocide
#PalestineAction #GazaGenocide
October 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A BLIND ELDERLY man using a mobility cane is ARRESTED for holding a sign which read "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action"
#PalestineAction #GazaGenocide
#PalestineAction #GazaGenocide
This man was a true hero.
Ten years after the Islamic State group executed Khaled al-Asaad, the “father of Palmyra,” his family recalls the man who gave his life to protect Syria’s greatest archaeological treasure. Cian Ward reports for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
Syria’s Most Renowned Archaeologist Loved Palmyra More Than Life Itself
A decade after the Islamic State group executed Khaled al-Asaad, his family remembers the quiet devotion and courage that bound him to his beloved ancient city until the end
newlinesmag.com
September 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This man was a true hero.
Our own Farage wannabes are trying to bring some daily mail bollocksology here. Thought they were all about free speech🤷♀️
Independent Ireland politicians in legal bid to prevent Bob Vylan concert in Vicar Street jrnl.ie/6830313
Independent Ireland politicians in legal bid to prevent Bob Vylan concert in Vicar Street jrnl.ie/6830313
Independent Ireland politicians in legal bid to prevent Bob Vylan concert in Vicar Street
The punk-rap duo have sparked controversy in the wake of their Glastonbury performance during the summer, where they led chants of “death, death to the IDF” in reference to the Israel Defence Forces a...
jrnl.ie
September 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Our own Farage wannabes are trying to bring some daily mail bollocksology here. Thought they were all about free speech🤷♀️
Independent Ireland politicians in legal bid to prevent Bob Vylan concert in Vicar Street jrnl.ie/6830313
Independent Ireland politicians in legal bid to prevent Bob Vylan concert in Vicar Street jrnl.ie/6830313
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here’s korean protesters throwing their shoes at a likeness of netanyahu
September 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
here’s korean protesters throwing their shoes at a likeness of netanyahu
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Sumerians Look On In Confusion As God Creates World https://theonion.com/sumerians-look-on-in-confusion-as-god-creates-world-1819571221/
September 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Sumerians Look On In Confusion As God Creates World https://theonion.com/sumerians-look-on-in-confusion-as-god-creates-world-1819571221/
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Okatsuka posted the censorship rules for the controversial comedy festival, noting how many "You can’t say anything anymore!" comedians have signed on.
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www.avclub.com/riyadh-comed...
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka posts contract after turning down Riyadh Comedy Festival
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka posts contract after turning down Riyadh Comedy Festival
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September 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Okatsuka posted the censorship rules for the controversial comedy festival, noting how many "You can’t say anything anymore!" comedians have signed on.
www.avclub.com/riyadh-comed...
www.avclub.com/riyadh-comed...
I pity the journalist who had to listen to this pretentious, pompous old windbag.
John Banville: ‘You cannot censor me. They would try it now with all this wokeist nonsense’
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
John Banville: ‘You cannot censor me. They would try it now with all this wokeist nonsense’
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
John Banville: ‘You cannot censor me. They would try it now with all this wokeist nonsense’
The author on his latest novel, Venetian Vespers, how Graham Greene treated him ‘very badly’, and his support for Israelis
www.irishtimes.com
September 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
I pity the journalist who had to listen to this pretentious, pompous old windbag.
John Banville: ‘You cannot censor me. They would try it now with all this wokeist nonsense’
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
John Banville: ‘You cannot censor me. They would try it now with all this wokeist nonsense’
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
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The German city of Esslingen has decided to award me the Theodor Haecker Prize for “extraordinary courage & journalistic integrity” including work that “exposed the influence & impact of the Russian mercenary group Wagner and its brutal actions.” What a great honor
www.esslingen.de/philip-obaji
www.esslingen.de/philip-obaji
September 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The German city of Esslingen has decided to award me the Theodor Haecker Prize for “extraordinary courage & journalistic integrity” including work that “exposed the influence & impact of the Russian mercenary group Wagner and its brutal actions.” What a great honor
www.esslingen.de/philip-obaji
www.esslingen.de/philip-obaji
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If you're in or around Cork city on Saturday the 27th, it's a great day to visit my favorite bookstore, Vibes & Scribes. All profits tomorrow go to Doctors Without Borders to support urgent care in Gaza #corkcity #cork #speirgorm #gaza #doctorswithoutborders #booksky
September 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
If you're in or around Cork city on Saturday the 27th, it's a great day to visit my favorite bookstore, Vibes & Scribes. All profits tomorrow go to Doctors Without Borders to support urgent care in Gaza #corkcity #cork #speirgorm #gaza #doctorswithoutborders #booksky
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Oh, hey, look! A UKIP/Reform MEP pleaded guilty to accepting Russian money to promote Russian narratives. Probably the only one, though, right? Right? www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ex-Reform UK Wales leader Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges
Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.
www.bbc.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Oh, hey, look! A UKIP/Reform MEP pleaded guilty to accepting Russian money to promote Russian narratives. Probably the only one, though, right? Right? www.bbc.com/news/article...
A self described patriot with 47 previous convictions no less...
Dublin YouTuber becomes first person jailed for posts exposing asylum seekers
www.sundayworld.com/crime/courts...
Dublin YouTuber becomes first person jailed for posts exposing asylum seekers
www.sundayworld.com/crime/courts...
Dublin YouTuber becomes first person jailed for posts exposing asylum seekers
A self-described citizen journalist and YouTuber has become the first person to be jailed in a landmark case for online posts which risked identifying asylum seekers in Ireland.
www.sundayworld.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A self described patriot with 47 previous convictions no less...
Dublin YouTuber becomes first person jailed for posts exposing asylum seekers
www.sundayworld.com/crime/courts...
Dublin YouTuber becomes first person jailed for posts exposing asylum seekers
www.sundayworld.com/crime/courts...