Eimear O'Sullivan
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President Catherine Connolly has called for action on war, genocide and climate change, saying the normalisation of war “has never been and will never be acceptable” to Ireland, a nation with a long tradition of neutrality and peacekeeping.
#VMNews
#VMNews
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
President Catherine Connolly has called for action on war, genocide and climate change, saying the normalisation of war “has never been and will never be acceptable” to Ireland, a nation with a long tradition of neutrality and peacekeeping.
#VMNews
#VMNews
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November 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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"When The Sunday Times columnist Alison O’Connor warned that the rise of the Irish language might be “creating a them-and-us situation,” she revealed less about the language than about the anxieties of Ireland’s establishment commentariat."
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The Future Speaks Irish!
Why Ireland’s new confidence in its own language has unsettled the establishment
substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
"When The Sunday Times columnist Alison O’Connor warned that the rise of the Irish language might be “creating a them-and-us situation,” she revealed less about the language than about the anxieties of Ireland’s establishment commentariat."
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substack.com/@senmacbrdai...
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Not because I had a small part to play but because now more than ever we need to amplify kindness and human connection, let me share with you the Tale of Kathleen & John
After I had given directions to Kathleen (as I was to learn was her name) she headed off with her trusty walking frame, Esmeralda
After I had given directions to Kathleen (as I was to learn was her name) she headed off with her trusty walking frame, Esmeralda
A woman steps into the shop: Where do I vote?
Me: Are you looking for Carysfort National School?
Her: Yes, I feel it's my duty, I turned 97 yesterday!
#Áras25
Me: Are you looking for Carysfort National School?
Her: Yes, I feel it's my duty, I turned 97 yesterday!
#Áras25
November 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Not because I had a small part to play but because now more than ever we need to amplify kindness and human connection, let me share with you the Tale of Kathleen & John
After I had given directions to Kathleen (as I was to learn was her name) she headed off with her trusty walking frame, Esmeralda
After I had given directions to Kathleen (as I was to learn was her name) she headed off with her trusty walking frame, Esmeralda
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We've transformed our city in many ways in the last five years. This street used to be full of cars. Now there's music, laughter, food, people sitting down. Life slows down a little bit on Parliament Street.
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
We've transformed our city in many ways in the last five years. This street used to be full of cars. Now there's music, laughter, food, people sitting down. Life slows down a little bit on Parliament Street.
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Roinnt teidil nua as Gaeilge ar ais sa stoc inniu, tá sár chuntas tugtha ag @ronanmaccon.bsky.social sa leabhar Gluaiseacht ar scéal Chearta Sibhialta na Gaeltachta. #gaeilge
November 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Roinnt teidil nua as Gaeilge ar ais sa stoc inniu, tá sár chuntas tugtha ag @ronanmaccon.bsky.social sa leabhar Gluaiseacht ar scéal Chearta Sibhialta na Gaeltachta. #gaeilge
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Some of the reactions to President Connolly intending to make Irish the working language of the Áras really give a glimpse into the "fastest goalposts in Ireland" environment that Gaeilge is forced to justify its existence in.
November 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Some of the reactions to President Connolly intending to make Irish the working language of the Áras really give a glimpse into the "fastest goalposts in Ireland" environment that Gaeilge is forced to justify its existence in.
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The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
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Ní fada uainn ócáid mhór na An Post Irish Book Award nuair a bhaileoidh údair, craoltóirí, foilsitheoirí, maisitheoirí agus teaghlaigh le chéile do fhógairt na mbuaiteoirí an gheall seo:
Léigh tuilleadh ag www.loveleabhargaeilge.ie/fogairt-ghea...
@forasnagaeilge.bsky.social
Léigh tuilleadh ag www.loveleabhargaeilge.ie/fogairt-ghea...
@forasnagaeilge.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Ní fada uainn ócáid mhór na An Post Irish Book Award nuair a bhaileoidh údair, craoltóirí, foilsitheoirí, maisitheoirí agus teaghlaigh le chéile do fhógairt na mbuaiteoirí an gheall seo:
Léigh tuilleadh ag www.loveleabhargaeilge.ie/fogairt-ghea...
@forasnagaeilge.bsky.social
Léigh tuilleadh ag www.loveleabhargaeilge.ie/fogairt-ghea...
@forasnagaeilge.bsky.social
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Being a professional full-time "opinion columnist" is akin to a career as a Victorian hat maker.
It doesn't matter how stable, thoughtful, and intelligent you are at the outset; the working conditions will inevitably turn you into a dribbling, incoherent lunatic.
It doesn't matter how stable, thoughtful, and intelligent you are at the outset; the working conditions will inevitably turn you into a dribbling, incoherent lunatic.
November 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Being a professional full-time "opinion columnist" is akin to a career as a Victorian hat maker.
It doesn't matter how stable, thoughtful, and intelligent you are at the outset; the working conditions will inevitably turn you into a dribbling, incoherent lunatic.
It doesn't matter how stable, thoughtful, and intelligent you are at the outset; the working conditions will inevitably turn you into a dribbling, incoherent lunatic.
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Every far-right riot and protest that was tolerated, every racist dog whistle from public reps, every bit of hate and misinformation allowed to spread by social media companies, all led to this moment in Drogheda last night where someone felt emboldened enough to try to burn children alive.
November 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Every far-right riot and protest that was tolerated, every racist dog whistle from public reps, every bit of hate and misinformation allowed to spread by social media companies, all led to this moment in Drogheda last night where someone felt emboldened enough to try to burn children alive.
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A brilliant night at our pub quiz this evening! Great people, lots of fun, and as always, full solidarity with our Palestinian sisters and brothers. Thanks to all! #FreePalestine #SolidarityIsAVerb
October 30, 2025 at 11:41 PM
A brilliant night at our pub quiz this evening! Great people, lots of fun, and as always, full solidarity with our Palestinian sisters and brothers. Thanks to all! #FreePalestine #SolidarityIsAVerb
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Imagine being such a family of melts that a national paper issues a guide to dealing with you where the advice is similar to that of if you encounter a bear while hiking.
October 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Imagine being such a family of melts that a national paper issues a guide to dealing with you where the advice is similar to that of if you encounter a bear while hiking.
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I talk to so many people who say they don't want to be there but "feel they have to".
You don't if you don't want to.
It's dead.
Move on.
I left in 2023 and haven't regretted it for a second...
You don't if you don't want to.
It's dead.
Move on.
I left in 2023 and haven't regretted it for a second...
Completely normal website legitimised on the daily by politicos, hacks and people willing to turn a blind eye to what it is, and what its owner uses it for.
October 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
I talk to so many people who say they don't want to be there but "feel they have to".
You don't if you don't want to.
It's dead.
Move on.
I left in 2023 and haven't regretted it for a second...
You don't if you don't want to.
It's dead.
Move on.
I left in 2023 and haven't regretted it for a second...
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It's 2 years since the launch of my chapbook Traces in Pearse St Library - such a special evening with family, friends, neighbours & work colleagues all cheering me on😍 It still amazes me that I published a book and I am very proud of it! If you're thinking of doing it yourself I'd recommend it.
October 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM
It's 2 years since the launch of my chapbook Traces in Pearse St Library - such a special evening with family, friends, neighbours & work colleagues all cheering me on😍 It still amazes me that I published a book and I am very proud of it! If you're thinking of doing it yourself I'd recommend it.
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"The 'bing-bong' of our old-school doorbell chimed. The answer to who was there was not given by a camera doorbell but simply evidenced by which day of the week it was."
www.writing.ie/tell-your-ow...
www.writing.ie/tell-your-ow...
The Past Knocking on the Door by Caitríona O’Sullivan
Caitríona O’Sullivan is a writer of personal essays, memoir and poetry. Her work has appeared in the Irish Independent and her poems have placed in the Knocklyon Literary Festival and the Cat…
www.writing.ie
October 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
"The 'bing-bong' of our old-school doorbell chimed. The answer to who was there was not given by a camera doorbell but simply evidenced by which day of the week it was."
www.writing.ie/tell-your-ow...
www.writing.ie/tell-your-ow...
"The 'bing-bong' of our old-school doorbell chimed. The answer to who was there was not given by a camera doorbell but simply evidenced by which day of the week it was."
www.writing.ie/tell-your-ow...
www.writing.ie/tell-your-ow...
The Past Knocking on the Door by Caitríona O’Sullivan
Caitríona O’Sullivan is a writer of personal essays, memoir and poetry. Her work has appeared in the Irish Independent and her poems have placed in the Knocklyon Literary Festival and the Cat…
www.writing.ie
October 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
"The 'bing-bong' of our old-school doorbell chimed. The answer to who was there was not given by a camera doorbell but simply evidenced by which day of the week it was."
www.writing.ie/tell-your-ow...
www.writing.ie/tell-your-ow...
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Saying that it's "too hard" to get on the Irish president ballot when an independent woman got the entire Irish left to back her, got the biggest vote ever and beat two historically dominant parties is not just wrong - it is breathtakingly offensive and outrageously dishonest.
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
October 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Saying that it's "too hard" to get on the Irish president ballot when an independent woman got the entire Irish left to back her, got the biggest vote ever and beat two historically dominant parties is not just wrong - it is breathtakingly offensive and outrageously dishonest.
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
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Catherine Connolly got more votes than any other president in history - any pol corr or commentator trying to convince you that the story is actually the spoiled votes is showing you their whole arse, and should be treated accordingly.
October 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Catherine Connolly got more votes than any other president in history - any pol corr or commentator trying to convince you that the story is actually the spoiled votes is showing you their whole arse, and should be treated accordingly.
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Our Song has been shortlisted for an Irish Book Award! It’s up for the Popular Fiction Book of the Year prize and you can (and should) vote for it here: www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
October 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Our Song has been shortlisted for an Irish Book Award! It’s up for the Popular Fiction Book of the Year prize and you can (and should) vote for it here: www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
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I think Ireland should pride itself that people consider uprooting and starting new lives here. It wasn't too long ago that people were leaving this country in their droves for new pastures elsewhere.
October 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I think Ireland should pride itself that people consider uprooting and starting new lives here. It wasn't too long ago that people were leaving this country in their droves for new pastures elsewhere.
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I’ve a piece in the Financial Times magazine about the stuff I’ve learned from singing sessions www.ft.com/content/3954...
What I learnt from Irish folk singing sessions
Fame means nothing; sing for the room you’re in; slow down and listen. Patrick Freyne’s lyrical lessons for life
www.ft.com
October 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I’ve a piece in the Financial Times magazine about the stuff I’ve learned from singing sessions www.ft.com/content/3954...
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It's not scary season, it's giveaway season 🤩. Here's the line up of prizes you'll be in the draw for if you're signed up to ATF Insiders in October, & how to sign up to Dublin's most essential club for food and restaurant lovers 👑 www.allthefood.ie/single-post/what-atf-insiders-could-win-in-october
What ATF Insiders could win in October!
Season of the witch? Season of the GIVEAWAYS more like, with our paying subscribers, going in the draw for day of the dead dinners, restaurant vouchers, and fancy food and wine hampers. Everyone…
www.allthefood.ie
October 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
It's not scary season, it's giveaway season 🤩. Here's the line up of prizes you'll be in the draw for if you're signed up to ATF Insiders in October, & how to sign up to Dublin's most essential club for food and restaurant lovers 👑 www.allthefood.ie/single-post/what-atf-insiders-could-win-in-october
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You should come out and join me for a live show next Friday night...
We have @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social, @neilhegarty.bsky.social, Tristan Rosenstock, live music from David Kitt, and live readings from a host of Irish actors...
www.paviliontheatre.ie/events/view/...
We have @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social, @neilhegarty.bsky.social, Tristan Rosenstock, live music from David Kitt, and live readings from a host of Irish actors...
www.paviliontheatre.ie/events/view/...
RTÉ Arena Live | Fri 24 Oct, 6.50pm - Pavilion Theatre
Join Arena and the RTÉ Short Story Competition judges for insights into the art of the short story, live music and performances from this year’s shortlist, and the announcement of the top prizes.
www.paviliontheatre.ie
October 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
You should come out and join me for a live show next Friday night...
We have @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social, @neilhegarty.bsky.social, Tristan Rosenstock, live music from David Kitt, and live readings from a host of Irish actors...
www.paviliontheatre.ie/events/view/...
We have @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social, @neilhegarty.bsky.social, Tristan Rosenstock, live music from David Kitt, and live readings from a host of Irish actors...
www.paviliontheatre.ie/events/view/...
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Happy Friday!! It's Leonard and Hungry Paul day💛 First two episodes on tonight on BBC 1 starting at 9pm.
Really chuffed for my pals
@ronanhession.bsky.social @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
Really chuffed for my pals
@ronanhession.bsky.social @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Happy Friday!! It's Leonard and Hungry Paul day💛 First two episodes on tonight on BBC 1 starting at 9pm.
Really chuffed for my pals
@ronanhession.bsky.social @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
Really chuffed for my pals
@ronanhession.bsky.social @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social