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Independent researcher, writer, journalist (NUJ). Author ‘Radicals & Realists: Political Parties in Ireland' • Gaeilge Cymraeg Español •
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Irish fretting about the triple lock seems faintly ridiculous in light of Russia threat
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Pat Leahy: Fretting about the triple lock seems faintly ridiculous in light of Russia threat
Ireland’s neutrality doesn’t bother EU allies. Our inability to defend ourselves does
www.irishtimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Irish fretting about the triple lock seems faintly ridiculous in light of Russia threat
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What does £9 million buy you?
December 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
What does £9 million buy you?
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Disgraced former First Minister Vaughan Gething is being lined up for a peerage by Keir Starmer, according to a report in The Times ✍️Martin Shipton
Outrage as Vaughan Gething said to be in line for peerage
Martin Shipton Disgraced former First Minister Vaughan Gething is being lined up for a peerage by Keir Starmer, according to a report in The Times. He is one of a number of Labour loyalists expected t...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Disgraced former First Minister Vaughan Gething is being lined up for a peerage by Keir Starmer, according to a report in The Times ✍️Martin Shipton
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Ireland will not partake in next Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s inclusion
Ireland will not partake in next Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s inclusion
Meeting of European Broadcasting Union decided vote on Israel’s participation was not needed
www.irishtimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Ireland will not partake in next Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s inclusion
December 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Ireland signs information exchange deal with OECD countries to tackle tax evasion
Ireland signs information exchange deal with OECD countries to tackle tax evasion
Move designed to recognise that ownership and transactions involving immovable property often have cross-border elements
www.irishtimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Ireland signs information exchange deal with OECD countries to tackle tax evasion
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Evidence of vertebrae among the Labour Senedd group, dare I say even leadership? #Senedd26
BREAKING NEWS
Over a third of Welsh Labour Senedd Members have written to Keir Starmer to stop undermining devolution.
They say:
"If this was being done by a Tory Government, we would be calling for a judicial review. This must never happen again."
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Over a third of Welsh Labour Senedd Members have written to Keir Starmer to stop undermining devolution.
They say:
"If this was being done by a Tory Government, we would be calling for a judicial review. This must never happen again."
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December 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Evidence of vertebrae among the Labour Senedd group, dare I say even leadership? #Senedd26
November 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Former Irish President Michael D Higgins: “… President Trump refers to the ‘Third World.’ … the people he’s talking about are the future world … they will make new international institutions … with a respect for international law that he does not have.”
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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Michael D Higgins rounds on Trump for ‘piggy’ remark and lack of courtesy
At Other Voices festival in Kerry, former president warns of ‘anti-intellectualism’ threat to peace
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November 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Former Irish President Michael D Higgins: “… President Trump refers to the ‘Third World.’ … the people he’s talking about are the future world … they will make new international institutions … with a respect for international law that he does not have.”
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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🇮🇪🏴🦌 🎄 ❄️ Irish language TV channel @TG4 @Cula4_TG4 has co-produced a new animated Christmas film in collaboration with @BBCNI and Welsh language station @S4C in a first-of-its-kind collaboration.
https://bit.ly/48nft5y
https://bit.ly/48nft5y
First ever multilingual animated Christmas film to be aired in Irish and Welsh
Irish language TV channel TG4 has co-produced a new animated Christmas film in collaboration with BBC Northern Ireland and Welsh language station S4C in a first-of-its-kind collaboration.
www.independent.ie
November 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
🇮🇪🏴🦌 🎄 ❄️ Irish language TV channel @TG4 @Cula4_TG4 has co-produced a new animated Christmas film in collaboration with @BBCNI and Welsh language station @S4C in a first-of-its-kind collaboration.
https://bit.ly/48nft5y
https://bit.ly/48nft5y
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From #CoP30 to #Cymru - Huge privilege to hear Mrs Mary Robinson speak about the importance of having stories about the reality of #climate change & its impact on #nature. #science #evidence #Shero #Ireland #Wales
Diolch yn fawr - Consulate General of Ireland #Cardiff &
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Diolch yn fawr - Consulate General of Ireland #Cardiff &
@futuregencymru.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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While those who are enraptured by what they see as Nigel Farage’s charisma are likely to remain loyal to his personality cult, more level-headed voters will pause to consider the implications of Gill’s criminality ✍️Martin Shipton
Without Farage as its cult leader, Reform would be another fringe party scrambling to save its deposits
Martin Shipton However much Reform UK tries to distance itself from him, the conviction and imprisonment of Nathan Gill will inevitably have an impact on the party’s ability to increase its level of…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
While those who are enraptured by what they see as Nigel Farage’s charisma are likely to remain loyal to his personality cult, more level-headed voters will pause to consider the implications of Gill’s criminality ✍️Martin Shipton
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Another Russian attack in Ukraine, one of the deadliest in the west of the country.
At least 25 people have been killed, including 3 children. Another 73 wounded, including 15 children.
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At least 25 people have been killed, including 3 children. Another 73 wounded, including 15 children.
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Russian attack on Ternopil kills 25 in one of deadliest strikes on western Ukraine
Two blocks of flats were destroyed by cruise missiles in the city of Ternopil, Ukraine's air force says.
www.bbc.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Another Russian attack in Ukraine, one of the deadliest in the west of the country.
At least 25 people have been killed, including 3 children. Another 73 wounded, including 15 children.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
At least 25 people have been killed, including 3 children. Another 73 wounded, including 15 children.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Israeli air strikes kill 25 Palestinians in Gaza, testing fragile ceasefire
Israeli air strikes kill 25 Palestinians in Gaza, testing fragile ceasefire
Hamas and Israel have traded blame for what both call violations of the US-brokered truce
www.irishtimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Israeli air strikes kill 25 Palestinians in Gaza, testing fragile ceasefire
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NUJ reps at the BBC overwhelmingly passed a motion calling for worker representation on the BBC board, an independently-appointed chair, and sustainable funding through Charter Renewal.
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BBC workers call for board reform and sustainable funding
NUJ members at the BBC have outlined their vision for an impartial, universally available and funded BBC.
www.nuj.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
NUJ reps at the BBC overwhelmingly passed a motion calling for worker representation on the BBC board, an independently-appointed chair, and sustainable funding through Charter Renewal.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/bbc...
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/bbc...
Mary Robinson says Cop30 summit must signpost stronger action on fossil fuels
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Mary Robinson says Cop30 summit must signpost stronger action on fossil fuels
Former President of Ireland claims fossil fuel lobbyists were trying to undermine climate summit
www.irishtimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Mary Robinson says Cop30 summit must signpost stronger action on fossil fuels
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Israel is stopping syringes and fridges reaching Gaza for vaccination programmes
www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...
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Israel is stopping syringes and fridges reaching Gaza for vaccination programmes
More than 900,000 bottles of instant infant formula are also blocked
www.irishtimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Israel is stopping syringes and fridges reaching Gaza for vaccination programmes
www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...
www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...