Conor Hogarty
@conorhogarty.bsky.social
Interests include Irish Defence Forces, current affairs, and politics. Along with the odd contribution to the Irish Times and Examiner.
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New detail emerges about President Catherine Connolly’s 2018 trip to Syria
New detail emerges about President Catherine Connolly’s 2018 trip to Syria
Visit followed trip by Mick Wallace and Clare Daly in 2017 that was arranged by Irish activist who writes for sanctioned Russian website
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December 2, 2025 at 6:15 AM
New detail emerges about President Catherine Connolly’s 2018 trip to Syria
European peacekeepers ‘fundamental’ to Ukraine peace deal, Zelenskiy adviser says
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European peacekeepers ‘fundamental’ to Ukraine peace deal, Zelenskiy adviser says
Trump’s reputation on the line if US cannot bring Russia to negotiating table, says Mykhailo Podolyak
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December 2, 2025 at 6:27 AM
European peacekeepers ‘fundamental’ to Ukraine peace deal, Zelenskiy adviser says
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Good article by Lara Marlowe in todays @IrishTimes
Well worth a read 👇
Well worth a read 👇
November 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Good article by Lara Marlowe in todays @IrishTimes
Well worth a read 👇
Well worth a read 👇
We must protect our sea and airspace.
Capt Tom O'Connell, Defence Forces retd, writing in todays @irishexaminer
Capt Tom O'Connell, Defence Forces retd, writing in todays @irishexaminer
November 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We must protect our sea and airspace.
Capt Tom O'Connell, Defence Forces retd, writing in todays @irishexaminer
Capt Tom O'Connell, Defence Forces retd, writing in todays @irishexaminer
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New figures released to Parliament show a clear upward trend in detected break-ins at several UK military sites, prompting assurances from ministers that security across the Defence estate is being tightened.
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ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=64434
UK faces rising trespass incidents at RAF and Army bases
New figures released to Parliament show a clear upward trend in detected break-ins at several UK military sites, prompting assurances from ministers that security across the Defence estate is being tightened.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
New figures released to Parliament show a clear upward trend in detected break-ins at several UK military sites, prompting assurances from ministers that security across the Defence estate is being tightened.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=64434
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=64434
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“Minister Thomas Byrne warns on Russian attacks after visit to Baltic republics”
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Minister Thomas Byrne warns on Russian attacks after visit to Baltic republics
Byrne says the Baltic countries Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are ‘on a war footing, because they see a very real threat to themselves from Russia’
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November 29, 2025 at 8:54 AM
“Minister Thomas Byrne warns on Russian attacks after visit to Baltic republics”
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Bitter Harvest – Frank McNally on the darker side of farming in Flanders and the Somme
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Bitter Harvest – Frank McNally on the darker side of farming in Flanders and the Somme
Body parts are still being found, exhumed, and if possible identified
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November 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Bitter Harvest – Frank McNally on the darker side of farming in Flanders and the Somme
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Army personnel draw weapons as pro-Palestinian activists spray-paint US plane at Shannon
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Army personnel draw weapons as pro-Palestinian activists spray-paint US plane at Shannon
Three people in court in Ennis charged with criminal damage of US military aircraft at Shannon on Saturday
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November 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Army personnel draw weapons as pro-Palestinian activists spray-paint US plane at Shannon
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The Kremlin aims to sow divisions to make countries difficult to govern.
1. No party is proposing that Ireland joins a military alliance.
2. Ireland was never been politically neutral and neither is any other country (and that goes for parties like PB4P and SF too).
1. No party is proposing that Ireland joins a military alliance.
2. Ireland was never been politically neutral and neither is any other country (and that goes for parties like PB4P and SF too).
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described as "nonsense" a claim from the Kremlin that Ireland is losing its neutrality
Kremlin claim on Irish neutrality 'nonsense' - Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described as "nonsense" a claim from the Kremlin that Ireland is losing its neutrality.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Kremlin aims to sow divisions to make countries difficult to govern.
1. No party is proposing that Ireland joins a military alliance.
2. Ireland was never been politically neutral and neither is any other country (and that goes for parties like PB4P and SF too).
1. No party is proposing that Ireland joins a military alliance.
2. Ireland was never been politically neutral and neither is any other country (and that goes for parties like PB4P and SF too).
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“Investing in defence should not be seen as “militarisation” or a step towards some sort of common European army, but a reflection of that new reality, the four-star Irish general says.”
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Irish general Seán Clancy says Europe can no longer sit back: ‘Ukraine is the front line’
Chair of EU’s highest military body says push to spend more on defence is not about ‘militarisation’ of society
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November 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
“Investing in defence should not be seen as “militarisation” or a step towards some sort of common European army, but a reflection of that new reality, the four-star Irish general says.”
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I have been making this point for some time. It is totally deluded to think the US provides any kind of security for Europe. In fact the US is now a threat to Europe at least in an economic sense and possibly in a military one too - Greenland!
Finally, the Trump administration has turned the US into such an unreliable security partner that Russia is now treating it as a neutral arbiter between Russia and NATO (see above) so a Trump-era US guarantee modelled on Art. 5 would be entirely meaningless. www.axios.com/2025/11/21/u...
Trump peace plan for Ukraine includes NATO-style security guarantee
Trump would be committing the U.S. to defend Ukraine if Russia attacks again.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I have been making this point for some time. It is totally deluded to think the US provides any kind of security for Europe. In fact the US is now a threat to Europe at least in an economic sense and possibly in a military one too - Greenland!
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Israeli forces open fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, no injuries reported
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Israeli forces open fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, no injuries reported
UNIFIL called the incident a ‘serious violation’, while Israel says peacekeepers were misidentified due to poor weather conditions
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November 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Israeli forces open fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, no injuries reported
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Excellent piece by Senator McDowell in todays @IrishTimes regarding the Defence Forces.
Decades of neglect and government indifference have left the Defence Forces unable to fulfil their primary role, defence of the State.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Decades of neglect and government indifference have left the Defence Forces unable to fulfil their primary role, defence of the State.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Excellent piece by Senator McDowell in todays @IrishTimes regarding the Defence Forces.
Decades of neglect and government indifference have left the Defence Forces unable to fulfil their primary role, defence of the State.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Decades of neglect and government indifference have left the Defence Forces unable to fulfil their primary role, defence of the State.
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Given the glacial pace of improvement regarding the Defence Forces, all sources of funding need to be examined and exploited.
From todays @IrishTimes 👇
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From todays @IrishTimes 👇
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@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Given the glacial pace of improvement regarding the Defence Forces, all sources of funding need to be examined and exploited.
From todays @IrishTimes 👇
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
From todays @IrishTimes 👇
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@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Once again, 🇮🇪 lack of investment in defence and security has repercussions and assistance will be required from our 🇪🇺 partners.
When decades of neglect and indifference is your defence policy of choice, expect no less.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
When decades of neglect and indifference is your defence policy of choice, expect no less.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Once again, 🇮🇪 lack of investment in defence and security has repercussions and assistance will be required from our 🇪🇺 partners.
When decades of neglect and indifference is your defence policy of choice, expect no less.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
When decades of neglect and indifference is your defence policy of choice, expect no less.
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
@micheal-martin.bsky.social
Ukrainians and foreigners train for drone warfare at Kyiv’s Killhouse academy
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Ukrainians and foreigners train for drone warfare at Kyiv’s Killhouse academy
Unmanned Systems Forces seeking 15,000 new recruits for rapidly evolving battle of technology with Russia
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November 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Ukrainians and foreigners train for drone warfare at Kyiv’s Killhouse academy
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The old WW2 lookout post and lighthouse, at Fanad Head Co Donegal 🇮🇪 on a magnificent day.
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The old WW2 lookout post and lighthouse, at Fanad Head Co Donegal 🇮🇪 on a magnificent day.
Lebanese president orders army to confront Israeli soldiers after worker killed in raid
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Lebanese president orders army to confront Israeli soldiers after worker killed in raid
Killing has led to widespread anger over repeated violations of Lebanese sovereignty by Israel
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November 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Lebanese president orders army to confront Israeli soldiers after worker killed in raid
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Putin's 'flying Chernobyl ' carries a stark warning for 🇮🇪
Geography affords little by way of protection as threats evolve.
Lara Marlow in todays @IrishTimes
Geography affords little by way of protection as threats evolve.
Lara Marlow in todays @IrishTimes
November 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Putin's 'flying Chernobyl ' carries a stark warning for 🇮🇪
Geography affords little by way of protection as threats evolve.
Lara Marlow in todays @IrishTimes
Geography affords little by way of protection as threats evolve.
Lara Marlow in todays @IrishTimes
Stephen Collins writing in todays @IrishTimes regarding neutrality, defence, and the triple lock.
By investing in our Defence Forces and by working with others, we can ensure that the State is adequately protected. Currently, we are defenceless.
By investing in our Defence Forces and by working with others, we can ensure that the State is adequately protected. Currently, we are defenceless.
October 31, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Stephen Collins writing in todays @IrishTimes regarding neutrality, defence, and the triple lock.
By investing in our Defence Forces and by working with others, we can ensure that the State is adequately protected. Currently, we are defenceless.
By investing in our Defence Forces and by working with others, we can ensure that the State is adequately protected. Currently, we are defenceless.
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An excellent article, I recommend Paul Mason's substack as a good companion piece open.substack.com/pub/htsf/p/c...
Coventry South needs a by-election soon
Zarah Sultana has no mandate for disarming the people of Britain and betraying Ukraine
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October 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
An excellent article, I recommend Paul Mason's substack as a good companion piece open.substack.com/pub/htsf/p/c...
€120m expansion plan for Casement Aerodrome to house growing Air Corps fleet
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€120m expansion plan for Casement Aerodrome to house growing Air Corps fleet
Jet combat aircraft, if acquired, would operate from Shannon Airport rather than Casement
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October 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
€120m expansion plan for Casement Aerodrome to house growing Air Corps fleet
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Ireland is riding two horses are galloping in different directions across the Atlantic.
@bentonra.bsky.social is writing in todays @IrishTimes regarding 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 and 🇺🇸
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@bentonra.bsky.social is writing in todays @IrishTimes regarding 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 and 🇺🇸
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Ben Tonra: Ireland is riding two horses that are now galloping in different directions
Nostalgia can not blind us to the new realities of the collapsing alliance between the US and Europe
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October 29, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Ireland is riding two horses are galloping in different directions across the Atlantic.
@bentonra.bsky.social is writing in todays @IrishTimes regarding 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 and 🇺🇸
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@bentonra.bsky.social is writing in todays @IrishTimes regarding 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 and 🇺🇸
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