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Eils_G 📎 @eils1.bsky.social · 9h

And the witch hunt continues www.rte.ie/news/us/2025...

NY Attorney General Letitia James indicted for bank fraud

New York Attorney General Letitia James, a longtime foe of US President Donald Trump, has been indicted on criminal charges for bank fraud, the US Justice Department has said.

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Dr. Nick Posegay @nposegay.bsky.social · 10h

If this ceasefire happens - and I hope it does - Western media will talk about 'peace'. This will be inaccurate. What they will mean is 'quiet', a reversion to the background level of violence that Palestinians have faced for decades. Peace can only come with the end of the occupation and apartheid.

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Laurie Dunkin Wedd @ldw1.bsky.social · 9h

Fascinating how the inclusion of @zackpolanski.bsky.social on #QuestionTime alters the whole tone and tenor of debate for the better.
And how much the audience like it!

Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 11h

I have to say, it’s great to see Reform being called out for exactly what they are and what they do by Zak Polanski on #questiontime

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Carole (Ducky) (IrPsych) @caroleducky.bsky.social · 16h

Ray D'Arcy 'hugely' disappointed with RTÉ management as he leaves in shock move jrnl.ie/6840052

Ray D'Arcy 'hugely' disappointed with RTÉ management as he leaves in shock move

D’Arcy had presented an afternoon show on RTÉ Radio One since 2015.

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 14h

Guess who's been added to the Gallery of Shame at the Campaign Against Slapps in Europe (CASE.)
"Professional critique and informed discussion about health, psychology, and human rights must not be obstructed by abusive legal threats." #SLAPPStella

It’s a SLAPP: Stella O’Malley Targets Psychotherapist and Rights Advocate Leonie O’Dowd – CASE

www.the-case.eu

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Trixie 🌸🇨🇦 @trixie57.bsky.social · 19h

Congratulations Elon, you’ve helped further pollute a world that is already suffering greatly. Kids can’t even be kids anymore because tech bros can only create this garbage, but can never be instrumental in the regulation of it. PS - AI porn is for losers.

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Seána @grantsana.bsky.social · 20h

Oil being delivered next door. My 3 year old was in our garden. As the delivery man was dragging the oil hose through next doors garden, she roared over to offer him “a wee go of the baby’s dummy?” He replied dead seriously, “no you’re grand I’m only after one”

Both were delighted with themselves

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Jester @acapulet.bsky.social · 21h

Pass my pike please.

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ᚇᚐᚏᚉᚅᚓᚄᚄ ᚋᚐᚅᚔᚃᚓᚄᚈᚓᚇ @ciara2001.bsky.social · 21h

And remember, this woman is trying to illegally (it's generally illegal for a third party to fund court cases here) export her brand of hatred to a country that has had problem-free self-id for ten years

The J.K. Rowling WOMEN'S FUND

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Denise Murray/Donnacha Ní Mhuireadhaigh @mousketeer.bsky.social · 21h

Catherine Connolly demonstrated the ability to impartiality represent those she personally disapproves of when required by her job.

Heather Humphreys couldn't work with the sectors she oversaw as a minister.

Shame @irishtimes.com can't park their bias, and abide by ethical standards.

#Áras25

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StuffAboutHockey @stuffabouthockey.bsky.social · 1d

I use my shower curtain rod to hang dry my clothes sometimes, but never considered it life-changing enough to write an article about it.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 23h

The European Parliament has voted in favour of a ban on using labels traditionally linked to meat products on vegetarian alternatives.

Do you think plant-based foods should be able to use words like “burger” and “sausage”?
jrnl.ie/6839450

Should plant-based foods be able to use words like ‘burger’ and ‘steak’?

The European Parliament has voted in favour of banning ‘meaty’ labels on plant-based foods.

jrnl.ie

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Eils_G 📎 @eils1.bsky.social · 23h

#Ireland #SpéirGhorm

Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · Dec 18

This sea gull swooped down and swiped Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú’s wallet on the Dáil plinth just now, but he dropped after an energetic chase from the Louth TD.

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Eils_G 📎 @eils1.bsky.social · 23h

🤣🤣 #Ireland #SpéirGhorm

Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 1d

I am just DYING for the good people of our second city to hear that Cillian Murphy came from “some little town in Ireland”.

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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 23h

I can never understand why some people view "Never heard of it!" as a withering insult. Loads of things virtually nobody has ever heard of are brilliant. Not all things virtually everybody has heard of are total dogshit, but my empirical research has demonstrated to me that a vast number are.

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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 23h

Norwegians are pretty clear on their views on ZeDump getting the Peace Price: 75 % says no 💚 tally still ongoing though.
We'll know tomorrow at 11 am local time and Nobel Committee leader Frydnes says he'll not answer any calls from the US president 😜😂😂

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Eils_G 📎 @eils1.bsky.social · 23h

"Major hospitality businesses are staying tight-lipped about the prospect of passing on a budget tax cut to customers in the form of cheaper prices next year." #Ireland #SpéirGhorm

Hospitality businesses stay quiet on passing on Vat cut to customers

Major hospitality businesses are staying tight-lipped about the prospect of passing on a budget tax cut to customers in the form of cheaper prices next year.

www.independent.ie

Eils_G 📎 @eils1.bsky.social · 23h

#Ireland #SpéirGhorm Mass evictions in Ireland? Not a good look.

Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 1d

Evictions include people with disabilities and children - 13 of the children go to one local school, and their families will have to move outside the catchment area as there is so little available to rent in Killarney. There's a petition to prevent it here: www.change.org/p/prevent-a-...

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🎃👻David 👻🎃 @rebelalliance77.bsky.social · 1d

Bernie. Legend :)

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 1d

Irish Examiner...
#FeckOffIona

I'm no legal expert but cancellation of a presidential election due to the withdrawal of a candidate has no basis in law, and would appear to be unconstitutional.
Surely Maria Steen has a copy of Bunreacht na hÉireann in her handbag?

Bernie Linnane
Dromahair, Co. Leitrim.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 1d

Dolly Parton took to social media today to declare "I ain't dead yet!" after her sister sent fans into a tailspin when she called for prayers for one of America's most beloved celebrities.
http://jrnl.ie/6838304

'I ain't dead yet!': Dolly Parton reassures fans after sister asked for prayers for the singer

‘There are just a lot of rumors flying around, but I figured if you heard it from me, you’d know that I was okay.’

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Izzy Kamikaze @izzykamikaze.bsky.social · 1d

Some far right dude over on the hell site is accusing me of "excessive empathy." What a concept!

You may be captured by your ideology, I truly suggest you do some reading into this. Here it is condensed using AI. I agree with supporting young families from terrible situations where we can in Ireland. I also, like many want to know who's coming in. Excessive empathy is naive.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: Under Trump, the Department of Education has been bringing in activists hostile to public schools. It could mean a new era of private and religious schools boosted by tax dollars — and the end of public schools as we know them.

These Activists Want to Dismantle Public Schools. Now They Run the Education Department.

Under Trump, the Department of Education has been bringing in activists hostile to public schools. It could mean a new era of private and religious schools boosted by tax dollars — and the end of publ...

www.propublica.org

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration is considering selling federal student loan debt.

Talks have focused on selling high-performing portions of the government’s portfolio of student debt, which is owed by about 45 million Americans.

Trump administration considers sale of federal student loan debt

The discussions have taken place among senior Education Department and Treasury Department officials.

www.politico.com

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 1d

This Reuters headline. Oof.

Fascism isn't 'coming.' It's HERE.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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Asawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 1d

there is a government shutdown with no end in sight and it’s not even really the lead story rn because the president can’t stop invading American cities for no reason other than spite

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