Shazzy
@shazbear.bsky.social
Irish mammy, left leaning socialist. Wolves FC fan. Pro choice. CMPunk fan. Play the odd PC game. I swear a lot. Drogheda/Ardee Louth. #SpéirGorm Proud #Paddystinian
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Shazzy
@shazbear.bsky.social
· Nov 1
Children rescued after fireworks thrown into IPAS centre
Four children, including a baby, were among five people rescued from the top floor of an IPAS centre in Drogheda, after fireworks were thrown into the building causing a fire.
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This is absolutely disgusting! I speak for many that live in Drogheda or are from Drogheda, that we condemn this behaviour completely!! I am sickened by this, truly sickened. 😡 #SpeirGorm #FarRight
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
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The Pentagon's independent watchdog said Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of commercial messaging app Signal to discuss strikes on Yemen could have put American troops at risk, US media has reported.
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Pentagon report finds Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's Signal use could have put troops at risk
However, the probe concluded that Hegseth did not violate rules on classification because he has the authority to declassify information.
jrnl.ie
December 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The Pentagon's independent watchdog said Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of commercial messaging app Signal to discuss strikes on Yemen could have put American troops at risk, US media has reported.
jrnl.ie/6892995
jrnl.ie/6892995
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Gaza's civil defence has reported that an Israeli strike on the Palestinian territory has killed five people, including two children.
The agency said the strike hit near the Kuwaiti Field Hospital in Khan Yunis and targeted a shelter camp.
jrnl.ie/6893002
The agency said the strike hit near the Kuwaiti Field Hospital in Khan Yunis and targeted a shelter camp.
jrnl.ie/6893002
Five people, including two children, killed in Israeli strikes on shelter camp near Khan Yunis
Gaza’s civil defence said the strike hit near the Kuwaiti Field Hospital in Khan Yunis and ‘targeted’ a shelter camp.
jrnl.ie
December 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Gaza's civil defence has reported that an Israeli strike on the Palestinian territory has killed five people, including two children.
The agency said the strike hit near the Kuwaiti Field Hospital in Khan Yunis and targeted a shelter camp.
jrnl.ie/6893002
The agency said the strike hit near the Kuwaiti Field Hospital in Khan Yunis and targeted a shelter camp.
jrnl.ie/6893002
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Politicians on the Oireachtas Committee for Defence and National Security believe the government has worked deliberately to stop the group from having any real oversight of defence or security in the country.
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Gardaí and national security officials refuse invite from Oireachtas to discuss national security
In November the Joint Committee on Defence and National Security invited gardaí and civil service national security officials but they refused to attend.
jrnl.ie
December 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Politicians on the Oireachtas Committee for Defence and National Security believe the government has worked deliberately to stop the group from having any real oversight of defence or security in the country.
jrnl.ie/6890962t
jrnl.ie/6890962t
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A dozen lawyers are set to leave Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann to create their own investor law firm, led by one of the attorneys who successfully challenged Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package last year @davidjthomas.bsky.social reut.rs/48eGUzE
December 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
A dozen lawyers are set to leave Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann to create their own investor law firm, led by one of the attorneys who successfully challenged Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package last year @davidjthomas.bsky.social reut.rs/48eGUzE
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They all think they're original sociopaths, but they're just the most boring evil possible. They can not sustain themselves except by imagining every moment as bringing profit.
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Alex Karp vows to use his "whole influence" on immigration and defense policy.
gizmodo.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM
They all think they're original sociopaths, but they're just the most boring evil possible. They can not sustain themselves except by imagining every moment as bringing profit.
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Vladimir Putin has said Russia is "ready" for war if Europe seeks one, accusing the continent's leaders of trying to sabotage a deal on the Ukraine conflict before he met with US envoys.
Speaking in Dublin, Zelenskyy said Putin’s comments are “nothing new”.
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Speaking in Dublin, Zelenskyy said Putin’s comments are “nothing new”.
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Putin warns Russia is 'ready' if Europe wants war but Zelenskyy says remarks are 'nothing new'
Zelenskyy was asked about Putin’s remarks in Dublin this evening.
jrnl.ie
December 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Vladimir Putin has said Russia is "ready" for war if Europe seeks one, accusing the continent's leaders of trying to sabotage a deal on the Ukraine conflict before he met with US envoys.
Speaking in Dublin, Zelenskyy said Putin’s comments are “nothing new”.
jrnl.ie/6891668
Speaking in Dublin, Zelenskyy said Putin’s comments are “nothing new”.
jrnl.ie/6891668
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The ceasefire is a lie. The occupation is still committing its genocide against the Palestinian people, the same way it has since the invasion of Palestine decades ago.
December 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The ceasefire is a lie. The occupation is still committing its genocide against the Palestinian people, the same way it has since the invasion of Palestine decades ago.
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“War is a human tragedy...It uproots families and leaves scars that endure for generations. War is never a solution, and Ireland knows this truth."
Ireland’s journey to peace was repeatedly held up as an example for hope today during Zelenskyy's visit.
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Ireland’s journey to peace was repeatedly held up as an example for hope today during Zelenskyy's visit.
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Ireland’s journey to peace held up as example for hope as Zelenskyy rounds out visit
The similarities between the experience of Ukraine and Ireland was repeatedly drawn on today by Ireland’s leaders and Zelenskyy.
jrnl.ie
December 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
“War is a human tragedy...It uproots families and leaves scars that endure for generations. War is never a solution, and Ireland knows this truth."
Ireland’s journey to peace was repeatedly held up as an example for hope today during Zelenskyy's visit.
jrnl.ie/6891363t
Ireland’s journey to peace was repeatedly held up as an example for hope today during Zelenskyy's visit.
jrnl.ie/6891363t
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Speaking at Iveagh House in Dublin, Zelenskyy was asked to react comments from Putin today where he said he is 'ready' to go to war with Europe. Zelenskyy said the words are 'nothing new'. jrnl.ie/6890746
LIVE: Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ireland and Ukraine stand 'united for real peace'
Zelenskyy met with Micheál Martin and Catherine Connolly earlier this afternoon.
jrnl.ie
December 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Speaking at Iveagh House in Dublin, Zelenskyy was asked to react comments from Putin today where he said he is 'ready' to go to war with Europe. Zelenskyy said the words are 'nothing new'. jrnl.ie/6890746
Right! #speirghorm, I need ye to do your thing, please.
I found the Blackboard Jungle boardgame (2nd edition) in town today and duly snapped it up.
No rule book, no scoring thingy - does anyone, anywhere, have either of these going spare in their attic someplace?
#ireland #boardgames
I found the Blackboard Jungle boardgame (2nd edition) in town today and duly snapped it up.
No rule book, no scoring thingy - does anyone, anywhere, have either of these going spare in their attic someplace?
#ireland #boardgames
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at Government Buildings, where he was greeted by Taoiseach Micheál Martin ahead of their bilateral meeting.
Mr Zelensky inspected a guard of honour, formed by Defence Forces members from Finner Camp in Co Donegal, as part of the official welcome.
#VMNews
Mr Zelensky inspected a guard of honour, formed by Defence Forces members from Finner Camp in Co Donegal, as part of the official welcome.
#VMNews
December 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at Government Buildings, where he was greeted by Taoiseach Micheál Martin ahead of their bilateral meeting.
Mr Zelensky inspected a guard of honour, formed by Defence Forces members from Finner Camp in Co Donegal, as part of the official welcome.
#VMNews
Mr Zelensky inspected a guard of honour, formed by Defence Forces members from Finner Camp in Co Donegal, as part of the official welcome.
#VMNews
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Hundreds of Ireland's historic landfills have been left in limbo despite a risk of polluting nearby waterways.
Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social explains from the site of one of these former landfills how delays are contributing to the problem.
Read more: jrnl.ie/6887357
Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social explains from the site of one of these former landfills how delays are contributing to the problem.
Read more: jrnl.ie/6887357
December 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Hundreds of Ireland's historic landfills have been left in limbo despite a risk of polluting nearby waterways.
Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social explains from the site of one of these former landfills how delays are contributing to the problem.
Read more: jrnl.ie/6887357
Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social explains from the site of one of these former landfills how delays are contributing to the problem.
Read more: jrnl.ie/6887357
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The vessel did not request assistance and its 13 crew members were unharmed, according to Turkey's Maritime Affairs Directorate.
Third Russian tanker attacked in the Black Sea, Turkey says
The vessel did not request assistance and its 13 crew members were unharmed, according to Turkey's Maritime Affairs Directorate.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The vessel did not request assistance and its 13 crew members were unharmed, according to Turkey's Maritime Affairs Directorate.
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FUCK THE DUP !
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December 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
FUCK THE DUP !
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A British military trainer operating in Ukraine has been taken into custody on suspicion of covertly collaborating with Russian intelligence to provide weapons for targeted killings.
British military instructor arrested in Ukraine after Russia 'sabotage' claim
www.irishstar.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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On #GivingTuesday, there’s no better time to make a difference for the men and women who feed this country.
act.seiu.org/a/givingtues... #WeFeedYou
act.seiu.org/a/givingtues... #WeFeedYou
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM
On #GivingTuesday, there’s no better time to make a difference for the men and women who feed this country.
act.seiu.org/a/givingtues... #WeFeedYou
act.seiu.org/a/givingtues... #WeFeedYou
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Asylum seekers have told of how they were followed by men on motorcycles before being subjected to an alleged attack in rural Co Dublin yesterday.
The incident – which saw the young men beaten and their car windows smashed – has been condemned.
www.thejournal.ie/brittas-asyl...
The incident – which saw the young men beaten and their car windows smashed – has been condemned.
www.thejournal.ie/brittas-asyl...
'They started punching us': Asylum seekers followed before alleged attack in Co Dublin village
One man who came on the scene told of how the men had been ‘badly beaten’ and left bloody by the incident.
www.thejournal.ie
December 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed on a turkey flock in Cavan, bringing the number of outbreaks in the past month to five.
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jrnl.ie/6890550
Fifth bird flu outbreak in under a month confirmed in Co Cavan turkey flock
The most recent outbreak in Cavan was confirmed today.
jrnl.ie
December 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed on a turkey flock in Cavan, bringing the number of outbreaks in the past month to five.
jrnl.ie/6890550
jrnl.ie/6890550
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UK: Police looking into potential offences of perjury, perverting the course of justice and corporate manslaughter.
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Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal
The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
UK: Police looking into potential offences of perjury, perverting the course of justice and corporate manslaughter.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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The death toll from Israel’s more than two-year assault on Gaza surpassed 70,000 Palestinians over the weekend, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Al Jazeera is reporting that Israeli drones dropped a bomb near al-Farabi School Saturday morning, killing two brothers, Juma and Fadi Tamer Abu Assi.
December 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The death toll from Israel’s more than two-year assault on Gaza surpassed 70,000 Palestinians over the weekend, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Al Jazeera is reporting that Israeli drones dropped a bomb near al-Farabi School Saturday morning, killing two brothers, Juma and Fadi Tamer Abu Assi.
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On Sunday, three more Palestinians were killed and two others injured in Israeli attacks, raising the death toll to 356 since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire went into effect on October 10. Meanwhile, Israel returned 15 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal.
December 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
On Sunday, three more Palestinians were killed and two others injured in Israeli attacks, raising the death toll to 356 since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire went into effect on October 10. Meanwhile, Israel returned 15 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal.
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Plans for 'The Sligo Greenway' - a 35km public cycling trail along the disused western rail corridor in south Sligo have been shelved
End of the line for Sligo Greenway project
Plans for 'The Sligo Greenway' - a 35km public cycling trail along the disused western rail corridor in south Sligo have been shelved.
www.rte.ie
December 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Plans for 'The Sligo Greenway' - a 35km public cycling trail along the disused western rail corridor in south Sligo have been shelved
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Gary Lineker has hit back at Tommy Robinson after the far-right agitator shared a video of him walking with his daughter-in-law while on holiday
'Hatred is a dreadful weakness': Gary Lineker blasts Tommy Robinson over viral post
www.thenational.scot
December 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Gary Lineker has hit back at Tommy Robinson after the far-right agitator shared a video of him walking with his daughter-in-law while on holiday
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The HSE has advised all eligible people to get vaccinated against flu immediately, as hospitalisation from influenza has doubled in just one week.
The surveillance centre is projecting significant pressures on healthcare services in the coming weeks. jrnl.ie/6890143
The surveillance centre is projecting significant pressures on healthcare services in the coming weeks. jrnl.ie/6890143
Eligible patients urged to get vaccinated as flu hospitalisations double in one week
The surveillance centre is projecting significant pressures on healthcare services in the coming weeks.
jrnl.ie
December 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The HSE has advised all eligible people to get vaccinated against flu immediately, as hospitalisation from influenza has doubled in just one week.
The surveillance centre is projecting significant pressures on healthcare services in the coming weeks. jrnl.ie/6890143
The surveillance centre is projecting significant pressures on healthcare services in the coming weeks. jrnl.ie/6890143