Gavan Reilly
@gavreilly.com
Politics guy @virginmedianews.bsky.social; one third of The Group Chat podcast; columns here and there; author of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞: linktr.ee/gavreilly
Pinned
Gavan Reilly
@gavreilly.com
· 15d
Vote - Irish Book Awards
AN POST IRISH BOOk AWARDS Public Vote 2025 Vote for your favourite books of the year here and win €100 of National Book Tokens Scroll down and vote for your favourite books and be in with a chance of ...
irishbookawards.ie
If you’ve ever appreciated my updates, here or on Bird Site, I have a favour to ask:
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 is up for Non-Fiction Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards and part of the decision is by public vote!
It’s category 11 here:
irishbookawards.ie/vote
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 is up for Non-Fiction Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards and part of the decision is by public vote!
It’s category 11 here:
irishbookawards.ie/vote
TIME Magazine (!!!) asked me to explain what the wider world should know about Catherine Connolly:
time.com/7333194/irel...
time.com/7333194/irel...
The Meaning of Ireland's New Anti-Establishment President
Catherine Connolly has a change mandate that may put her at odds with Ireland's own government—and its allies in Europe and America.
time.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
TIME Magazine (!!!) asked me to explain what the wider world should know about Catherine Connolly:
time.com/7333194/irel...
time.com/7333194/irel...
Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
Liveline about to be bombarded with calls complaining about changing the sig tune to Liveline
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Liveline about to be bombarded with calls complaining about changing the sig tune to Liveline
Reposted by Gavan Reilly
Have been sent the clip of Bernese Mountain Dog owners sending off Michael D twice by heart-melted people outside of Ireland.
What a country.
What a country.
President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina are preparing to leave Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening as his term comes to an end.
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
November 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Have been sent the clip of Bernese Mountain Dog owners sending off Michael D twice by heart-melted people outside of Ireland.
What a country.
What a country.
On @virginmedianews.bsky.social at 5:30: and invite to an Oireachtas committee on the way for Ivan Yates… and for Anton Savage, Terry Prone, Mandy Johnston and Lucinda Creighton… for discussions around how best to disclose any conflicts of interest among broadcasters and commentators
November 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
On @virginmedianews.bsky.social at 5:30: and invite to an Oireachtas committee on the way for Ivan Yates… and for Anton Savage, Terry Prone, Mandy Johnston and Lucinda Creighton… for discussions around how best to disclose any conflicts of interest among broadcasters and commentators
Warm applause in the Dáil chamber - from all sides - as the House is formally notified that, for the first time since 1973, a sitting member of the Dáil has been elected President of Ireland. Catherine Connolly’s seat in Galway West has now been formally vacated. @virginmedianews.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Warm applause in the Dáil chamber - from all sides - as the House is formally notified that, for the first time since 1973, a sitting member of the Dáil has been elected President of Ireland. Catherine Connolly’s seat in Galway West has now been formally vacated. @virginmedianews.bsky.social
As if the front page of the Sunday Independent wasn’t bad enough reading for the Taoiseach…
November 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
As if the front page of the Sunday Independent wasn’t bad enough reading for the Taoiseach…
Apropos of recent comments by the Taoiseach and Tánaiste:
In September (the most recent data available), 44% of asylum decisions resulted in the applicant being considered eligible for international protection.
It is presently taking the State around 17 months to process a standard application.
In September (the most recent data available), 44% of asylum decisions resulted in the applicant being considered eligible for international protection.
It is presently taking the State around 17 months to process a standard application.
November 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Apropos of recent comments by the Taoiseach and Tánaiste:
In September (the most recent data available), 44% of asylum decisions resulted in the applicant being considered eligible for international protection.
It is presently taking the State around 17 months to process a standard application.
In September (the most recent data available), 44% of asylum decisions resulted in the applicant being considered eligible for international protection.
It is presently taking the State around 17 months to process a standard application.
POLL: Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks
(Oct 31, MoE 2.5%)
Sinn Féin 23 (+2 in four weeks)
Fine Gael 19 (-2)
Fianna Fáil 18 (-2)
Social Democrats 9 (+1)
Aontú 6
Ind Ireland 5 (+1)
Labour 5 (+1)
PBP-Solidarity 3
Greens 2 (+1)
Inds/others 10 (-1)
www.independent.ie/irish-news/s...
(Oct 31, MoE 2.5%)
Sinn Féin 23 (+2 in four weeks)
Fine Gael 19 (-2)
Fianna Fáil 18 (-2)
Social Democrats 9 (+1)
Aontú 6
Ind Ireland 5 (+1)
Labour 5 (+1)
PBP-Solidarity 3
Greens 2 (+1)
Inds/others 10 (-1)
www.independent.ie/irish-news/s...
Support for Sinn Féin rises as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil see drop after presidential election, new poll shows
Sinn Féin is now the most popular party in the country, as support for the government parties has dropped in the wake of Catherine Connolly’s resounding victory in the presidential election.
www.independent.ie
November 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
POLL: Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks
(Oct 31, MoE 2.5%)
Sinn Féin 23 (+2 in four weeks)
Fine Gael 19 (-2)
Fianna Fáil 18 (-2)
Social Democrats 9 (+1)
Aontú 6
Ind Ireland 5 (+1)
Labour 5 (+1)
PBP-Solidarity 3
Greens 2 (+1)
Inds/others 10 (-1)
www.independent.ie/irish-news/s...
(Oct 31, MoE 2.5%)
Sinn Féin 23 (+2 in four weeks)
Fine Gael 19 (-2)
Fianna Fáil 18 (-2)
Social Democrats 9 (+1)
Aontú 6
Ind Ireland 5 (+1)
Labour 5 (+1)
PBP-Solidarity 3
Greens 2 (+1)
Inds/others 10 (-1)
www.independent.ie/irish-news/s...
Reposted by Gavan Reilly
New Pod:
A comprehensive natter about where #Aras25 leaves the Left, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Right - ft. thoughts including the importance of the Irish language in politics, and why didn't Fine Gael let Heather Humphreys be Heather Humphreys?
open.spotify.com/episode/6R1e...
A comprehensive natter about where #Aras25 leaves the Left, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Right - ft. thoughts including the importance of the Irish language in politics, and why didn't Fine Gael let Heather Humphreys be Heather Humphreys?
open.spotify.com/episode/6R1e...
Unpacking Ireland’s Political Earthquake
open.spotify.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM
New Pod:
A comprehensive natter about where #Aras25 leaves the Left, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Right - ft. thoughts including the importance of the Irish language in politics, and why didn't Fine Gael let Heather Humphreys be Heather Humphreys?
open.spotify.com/episode/6R1e...
A comprehensive natter about where #Aras25 leaves the Left, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Right - ft. thoughts including the importance of the Irish language in politics, and why didn't Fine Gael let Heather Humphreys be Heather Humphreys?
open.spotify.com/episode/6R1e...
If you’ve ever appreciated my updates, here or on Bird Site, I have a favour to ask:
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 is up for Non-Fiction Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards and part of the decision is by public vote!
It’s category 11 here:
irishbookawards.ie/vote
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 is up for Non-Fiction Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards and part of the decision is by public vote!
It’s category 11 here:
irishbookawards.ie/vote
Vote - Irish Book Awards
AN POST IRISH BOOk AWARDS Public Vote 2025 Vote for your favourite books of the year here and win €100 of National Book Tokens Scroll down and vote for your favourite books and be in with a chance of ...
irishbookawards.ie
October 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
If you’ve ever appreciated my updates, here or on Bird Site, I have a favour to ask:
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 is up for Non-Fiction Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards and part of the decision is by public vote!
It’s category 11 here:
irishbookawards.ie/vote
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 is up for Non-Fiction Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards and part of the decision is by public vote!
It’s category 11 here:
irishbookawards.ie/vote
Too late, NYT. That top line ain’t fooling anyone.
October 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Too late, NYT. That top line ain’t fooling anyone.
Final result of #aras25:
Electorate: 3,614,450
Votes cast: 1,656,436 (45.8%)
Spoilt: 213,738 (12.9%)
Valid poll: 1,442,698
Connolly: 914,143 (63.3%)
Humphreys: 424,987 (29.5%)
Gavin: 103,568 (7.2%)
Catherine Connolly is elected the tenth President of Ireland.
Electorate: 3,614,450
Votes cast: 1,656,436 (45.8%)
Spoilt: 213,738 (12.9%)
Valid poll: 1,442,698
Connolly: 914,143 (63.3%)
Humphreys: 424,987 (29.5%)
Gavin: 103,568 (7.2%)
Catherine Connolly is elected the tenth President of Ireland.
October 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Final result of #aras25:
Electorate: 3,614,450
Votes cast: 1,656,436 (45.8%)
Spoilt: 213,738 (12.9%)
Valid poll: 1,442,698
Connolly: 914,143 (63.3%)
Humphreys: 424,987 (29.5%)
Gavin: 103,568 (7.2%)
Catherine Connolly is elected the tenth President of Ireland.
Electorate: 3,614,450
Votes cast: 1,656,436 (45.8%)
Spoilt: 213,738 (12.9%)
Valid poll: 1,442,698
Connolly: 914,143 (63.3%)
Humphreys: 424,987 (29.5%)
Gavin: 103,568 (7.2%)
Catherine Connolly is elected the tenth President of Ireland.
Spare thought for the staff in #aras25 count centres around the country who, despite knowing for hours that this has been a landslide, still have to wait around and be formally told by Dublin Castle that a second count will not be needed
October 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Spare thought for the staff in #aras25 count centres around the country who, despite knowing for hours that this has been a landslide, still have to wait around and be formally told by Dublin Castle that a second count will not be needed
This is no longer the case, and the Taoiseach is now on his way to Dublin Castle for the declaration
The Taoiseach is not coming to Dublin Castle for the official declaration of Catherine Connolly's victory in the presidential election.
Whether intended or not, it's going to look very confrontational for the head of government NOT to be there to congratulate the new head of state
Whether intended or not, it's going to look very confrontational for the head of government NOT to be there to congratulate the new head of state
October 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This is no longer the case, and the Taoiseach is now on his way to Dublin Castle for the declaration
Statement from the Taoiseach: Catherine Connolly has "secured a clear mandate to represent the people of Ireland as Uachtarán na hÉireann over the next seven years… I have no doubt Catherine Connolly will serve the country well." @virginmedianews.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Statement from the Taoiseach: Catherine Connolly has "secured a clear mandate to represent the people of Ireland as Uachtarán na hÉireann over the next seven years… I have no doubt Catherine Connolly will serve the country well." @virginmedianews.bsky.social
Over half of all constituencies now reporting #aras25.
Connolly 63%, Humphres 29%, Gavin 8%.
13.5% of all ballots spoiled.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Connolly 63%, Humphres 29%, Gavin 8%.
13.5% of all ballots spoiled.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
October 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Over half of all constituencies now reporting #aras25.
Connolly 63%, Humphres 29%, Gavin 8%.
13.5% of all ballots spoiled.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Connolly 63%, Humphres 29%, Gavin 8%.
13.5% of all ballots spoiled.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
The Taoiseach is not coming to Dublin Castle for the official declaration of Catherine Connolly's victory in the presidential election.
Whether intended or not, it's going to look very confrontational for the head of government NOT to be there to congratulate the new head of state
Whether intended or not, it's going to look very confrontational for the head of government NOT to be there to congratulate the new head of state
October 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Taoiseach is not coming to Dublin Castle for the official declaration of Catherine Connolly's victory in the presidential election.
Whether intended or not, it's going to look very confrontational for the head of government NOT to be there to congratulate the new head of state
Whether intended or not, it's going to look very confrontational for the head of government NOT to be there to congratulate the new head of state
First few official results now coming in for #aras25: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
October 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
First few official results now coming in for #aras25: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
🚨 Heather Humphreys has told RTÉ she concedes the Presidential Election and has congratulated Catherine Connolly on her victory.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🚨 Heather Humphreys has told RTÉ she concedes the Presidential Election and has congratulated Catherine Connolly on her victory.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
🚨 Aggregate of national #aras25 tallies
(albeit only partial in some constituencies):
Catherine Connolly 63%
Heather Humphreys 30%
Jim Gavin 7%
Roughly 13% of votes nationwide are spoiled/invalid
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
(albeit only partial in some constituencies):
Catherine Connolly 63%
Heather Humphreys 30%
Jim Gavin 7%
Roughly 13% of votes nationwide are spoiled/invalid
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🚨 Aggregate of national #aras25 tallies
(albeit only partial in some constituencies):
Catherine Connolly 63%
Heather Humphreys 30%
Jim Gavin 7%
Roughly 13% of votes nationwide are spoiled/invalid
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
(albeit only partial in some constituencies):
Catherine Connolly 63%
Heather Humphreys 30%
Jim Gavin 7%
Roughly 13% of votes nationwide are spoiled/invalid
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Called it at 9:13, which is a new record I think. Connolly by 60%+. Spoiled votes may outpoll Heather Humphreys.
October 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Called it at 9:13, which is a new record I think. Connolly by 60%+. Spoiled votes may outpoll Heather Humphreys.
🗳️ #aras25 Count Results live, from as soon as each of the 43 constituencies start to report their results: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Presidential Election 2025 (#aras25) - live results by @gavreilly
docs.google.com
October 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM
🗳️ #aras25 Count Results live, from as soon as each of the 43 constituencies start to report their results: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
For anyone who missed the news: there is no exit poll being released tonight. You’ll have to wait for the boxes to be opened tomorrow morning to start getting a feel for the outcome
October 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
For anyone who missed the news: there is no exit poll being released tonight. You’ll have to wait for the boxes to be opened tomorrow morning to start getting a feel for the outcome