Tom Dowling 🇮🇪
@tomtdowling.bsky.social
TV, Film and Arts wrangler. "The greatest danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low and achieving your mark". Michelangelo
Shocking that students in schools and colleges in the US deal with shootings on a weekly basis.
Yet Trump and Vance choose to ridicule European values. Today Trump offerd prayers for the victims instead of gun controls. What a pathetic man.
Yet Trump and Vance choose to ridicule European values. Today Trump offerd prayers for the victims instead of gun controls. What a pathetic man.
This is college in the United States. Video from inside a Brown University building shows the moment that police found a group of students who were sheltering after the shooting on campus. This isn't freedom.
December 14, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Shocking that students in schools and colleges in the US deal with shootings on a weekly basis.
Yet Trump and Vance choose to ridicule European values. Today Trump offerd prayers for the victims instead of gun controls. What a pathetic man.
Yet Trump and Vance choose to ridicule European values. Today Trump offerd prayers for the victims instead of gun controls. What a pathetic man.
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This is college in the United States. Video from inside a Brown University building shows the moment that police found a group of students who were sheltering after the shooting on campus. This isn't freedom.
December 14, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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Playwright Seán O’Casey’s daughter: ‘He never seemed old to me... he was quite adventurous’.
Playwright Seán O’Casey’s daughter: ‘He never seemed old to me... he was quite adventurous’
Seán O’Casey’s daughter Shivaun, a living link to one of our most famous playwrights, has written a memoir that includes previously unpublished letters from her father
www.irishtimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Playwright Seán O’Casey’s daughter: ‘He never seemed old to me... he was quite adventurous’.
‘Sometimes people feel Dublin Bus is letting them down, but they don’t realise the real reason’
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‘Sometimes people feel Dublin Bus is letting them down, but they don’t realise the real reason’
Dublin Bus calls for congestion charges to discourage private cars from certain ‘pinch points’ in the city centre
www.irishtimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:14 AM
‘Sometimes people feel Dublin Bus is letting them down, but they don’t realise the real reason’
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dubl...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dubl...
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Cliff Taylor: Too rich for social housing, too poor to rent or buy. Who will help the squeezed middle?
Cliff Taylor: Too rich for social housing, too poor to rent or buy. Who will help the squeezed middle?
The challenge for the two big parties of Government is how to hold on to – or win back – this vital but disparate middle ground
www.irishtimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Cliff Taylor: Too rich for social housing, too poor to rent or buy. Who will help the squeezed middle?
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An investigation by Bellingcat and Lloyd’s List found that Saudi Arabia joined the countries importing grain directly from a sanctioned port in occupied Crimea. Meanwhile Russia attempts to secure recognition of the Ukrainian territory via a US-led peace plan. www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...
Russia’s Smuggled Grain Finds New Market in Saudi Arabia - bellingcat
New grain route identified from sanctioned Crimean port that Russia is eyeing in latest peace deal.
www.bellingcat.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
An investigation by Bellingcat and Lloyd’s List found that Saudi Arabia joined the countries importing grain directly from a sanctioned port in occupied Crimea. Meanwhile Russia attempts to secure recognition of the Ukrainian territory via a US-led peace plan. www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...
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European banks and other finance firms should decrease their reliance on American tech companies for digital services, a top national supervisor has said.
EU banks should reduce their reliance on US Big Tech, top supervisor says
Dutch central bank exec warns ‘concentration risk’ could lead to ‘major operational problems.’
www.politico.eu
December 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
European banks and other finance firms should decrease their reliance on American tech companies for digital services, a top national supervisor has said.
Kilcock to get Dart station as part of new plan for depot – IrishCycle.com share.google/BEgee9jNahh8...
IrishCycle.com
news and analysis on sustainable transport in Ireland
IrishCycle.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Kilcock to get Dart station as part of new plan for depot – IrishCycle.com share.google/BEgee9jNahh8...
Has our world completely forgotten the mistakes of the 20th century, of where appeasement policy usually leads.
Like Neville Chamberlain in 1938, Donald Trump is the errand boy of gangsters.
Like Neville Chamberlain in 1938, Donald Trump is the errand boy of gangsters.
Diarmaid Ferriter: Like Neville Chamberlain in 1938, Donald Trump is errand boy of gangsters
The British leader pledged ‘peace in our time’ after appeasing a tyrant – will history repeat itself?
www.irishtimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Has our world completely forgotten the mistakes of the 20th century, of where appeasement policy usually leads.
Like Neville Chamberlain in 1938, Donald Trump is the errand boy of gangsters.
Like Neville Chamberlain in 1938, Donald Trump is the errand boy of gangsters.
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🚨 BREAKING: Donald Trump should not get involved in European democracy, Ursula von der Leyen said in an interview with POLITICO.
Her comments come after the U.S. president launched a stinging attack on Europe this week.
Her comments come after the U.S. president launched a stinging attack on Europe this week.
Don’t meddle in European democracy, von der Leyen tells Trump
Commission president hits back at U.S. plan to undermine the European orthodoxy it says will lead to “civilizational erasure.”
www.politico.eu
December 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Donald Trump should not get involved in European democracy, Ursula von der Leyen said in an interview with POLITICO.
Her comments come after the U.S. president launched a stinging attack on Europe this week.
Her comments come after the U.S. president launched a stinging attack on Europe this week.
Endless press secretary whining. Really what she is saying is Russia and the US are angry that Ukraine will not capitulate.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated: “Trump is extremely frustrated with both sides of the war. He’s sick of meetings for the sake of meetings. He doesn’t want more talk, he wants action.”
Donny, this isn’t up to a babbling profiteer who’s only in it for PR points.
Donny, this isn’t up to a babbling profiteer who’s only in it for PR points.
December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Endless press secretary whining. Really what she is saying is Russia and the US are angry that Ukraine will not capitulate.
He should focus on how US-friendly Russia deals with US social media companies.
www.businesspost.ie/news/us-amba...
www.businesspost.ie/news/us-amba...
US Ambassador slams EU tech rules as Musk’s X hit with fine
www.businesspost.ie
December 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
He should focus on how US-friendly Russia deals with US social media companies.
www.businesspost.ie/news/us-amba...
www.businesspost.ie/news/us-amba...
Govt TD asks why Dart and Luas are delayed “in favour of funding roads”, two others look for rail projects to be funded.
IrishCycle.com
news and analysis on sustainable transport in Ireland
IrishCycle.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Govt TD asks why Dart and Luas are delayed “in favour of funding roads”, two others look for rail projects to be funded.
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Yesterday, wind produced 59.6% of Britain’s electricity - almost five times more than gas.
Despite what you hear from fossil fuel-funded politicians, every unit of clean renewable energy we produce is delivering U.K jobs, energy security, and a brighter future of our children.
Despite what you hear from fossil fuel-funded politicians, every unit of clean renewable energy we produce is delivering U.K jobs, energy security, and a brighter future of our children.
December 11, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Yesterday, wind produced 59.6% of Britain’s electricity - almost five times more than gas.
Despite what you hear from fossil fuel-funded politicians, every unit of clean renewable energy we produce is delivering U.K jobs, energy security, and a brighter future of our children.
Despite what you hear from fossil fuel-funded politicians, every unit of clean renewable energy we produce is delivering U.K jobs, energy security, and a brighter future of our children.
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One Russian paper today: ““We will not agree to a truce because we need the capitulation of Ukraine.” Meanwhile: “Nearly 60% of Russian regions have a hole in their budgets of over 600 billion roubles, almost 11 times more than in 2022.” #ReadingRussia
"Nearly 60% of Russian regions have hole in their budgets over 600 billion roubles": Russian paper.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
One Russian paper today: ““We will not agree to a truce because we need the capitulation of Ukraine.” Meanwhile: “Nearly 60% of Russian regions have a hole in their budgets of over 600 billion roubles, almost 11 times more than in 2022.” #ReadingRussia
Trump does not want to waste time flying to Europe to discuss updated peace plan. Flying to Moscow several times is not a problem. 😉
Ukraine has sent Washington an updated plan for ending Russia's invasion, Ukrainian officials have said, as US President Donald Trump laid into European leaders in the latest sign of a growing transatlantic rift.
jrnl.ie/6900074
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Ukraine sends US updated plan to end war
A first US plan involved Ukraine surrendering land that Russia has not captured.
jrnl.ie
December 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Trump does not want to waste time flying to Europe to discuss updated peace plan. Flying to Moscow several times is not a problem. 😉
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Ukraine has sent Washington an updated plan for ending Russia's invasion, Ukrainian officials have said, as US President Donald Trump laid into European leaders in the latest sign of a growing transatlantic rift.
jrnl.ie/6900074
jrnl.ie/6900074
Ukraine sends US updated plan to end war
A first US plan involved Ukraine surrendering land that Russia has not captured.
jrnl.ie
December 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Ukraine has sent Washington an updated plan for ending Russia's invasion, Ukrainian officials have said, as US President Donald Trump laid into European leaders in the latest sign of a growing transatlantic rift.
jrnl.ie/6900074
jrnl.ie/6900074
Does the FIFA peace winner Trump have a veto? We know he is such a strong supporter of LGBTQ+ Inclusivity.
LGBTQ+ events to go ahead at World Cup game despite Egypt and Iran objections
LGBTQ+ events to go ahead at World Cup game despite Egypt and Iran objections
Organisers confirm ‘Pride Match’ activities will take place
www.irishtimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Does the FIFA peace winner Trump have a veto? We know he is such a strong supporter of LGBTQ+ Inclusivity.
Its not surprising in Lmerick, this has much broader implications.
A Fine Gael councillor who repeatedly asked a Superintendent to cancel a speeding fine also told the same garda that he was seeking the Government to move Gosafe van locations in County Limerick, a court has heard.
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Fine Gael politician sought to move speed vans while asking superintendent to cancel speeding fine
It emerged during the trial of four serving gardaí and a former superintendent in Limerick Circuit Criminal Court today.
jrnl.ie
December 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Its not surprising in Lmerick, this has much broader implications.
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Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovison 2026 over Israel
Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovison 2026 over Israel
Iceland will join Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Ireland in neither participating in nor broadcasting event
Iceland has become the fifth country to boycott next year’s Eurovision song contest after Israel was given the go-ahead to compete, deepening the crisis facing the competition.
The board of the national broadcaster, RÚV, voted on Wednesday not to participate, meaning Iceland will join Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Ireland in neither participating in nor broadcasting the event, which is scheduled to take place in Vienna. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovison 2026 over Israel
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Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call
Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call
"Intensive work" is continuing, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump.
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call
Pope Leo XIV was unhappy with the comments Trump and his advisors have made regarding Europe.
Pope Leo XIV:
I'd rather not comment on that. I haven't read the whole thing. I think, unfortunately, some parts of it that I have seen make a huge change in what was for many, many years a true alliance between Europe and the United States.
I'd rather not comment on that. I haven't read the whole thing. I think, unfortunately, some parts of it that I have seen make a huge change in what was for many, many years a true alliance between Europe and the United States.
December 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Pope Leo XIV was unhappy with the comments Trump and his advisors have made regarding Europe.
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Vladimir Putin & Donald Trump both think they've saved their countries.
Putin (press conference Dec 2024)
“I not only took care (of Russia), we stepped back from the edge of the abyss"
Trump (NSS, Nov 2025)
“We've brought our nation – & the world – back from the brink of catastrophe & disaster”
Putin (press conference Dec 2024)
“I not only took care (of Russia), we stepped back from the edge of the abyss"
Trump (NSS, Nov 2025)
“We've brought our nation – & the world – back from the brink of catastrophe & disaster”
December 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Vladimir Putin & Donald Trump both think they've saved their countries.
Putin (press conference Dec 2024)
“I not only took care (of Russia), we stepped back from the edge of the abyss"
Trump (NSS, Nov 2025)
“We've brought our nation – & the world – back from the brink of catastrophe & disaster”
Putin (press conference Dec 2024)
“I not only took care (of Russia), we stepped back from the edge of the abyss"
Trump (NSS, Nov 2025)
“We've brought our nation – & the world – back from the brink of catastrophe & disaster”
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The EU wanted to set the record straight today after U.S. President Donald Trump said Europe is a “decaying” group of countries ruled by “weak” leaders in an interview with POLITICO.
EU to Trump: We’re proud of our leaders, actually
The U.S. president thinks Europe is run by weaklings, but millions of Europeans beg to differ, top official says.
www.politico.eu
December 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The EU wanted to set the record straight today after U.S. President Donald Trump said Europe is a “decaying” group of countries ruled by “weak” leaders in an interview with POLITICO.
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'How on earth could the winner of the Fifa peace prize not be in the business of promoting peace?!’
@mrjamesob.bsky.social tries to wrap his head around how 'Trump can side with Putin against the UK'.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social tries to wrap his head around how 'Trump can side with Putin against the UK'.
December 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
'How on earth could the winner of the Fifa peace prize not be in the business of promoting peace?!’
@mrjamesob.bsky.social tries to wrap his head around how 'Trump can side with Putin against the UK'.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social tries to wrap his head around how 'Trump can side with Putin against the UK'.