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FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 1h

Not Done Yet

Via piaille.fr/@PartiIndige...

A sign titled Not Done Yet. It lists Ceasefire, end occupation, end apartheid, rebuild Gaza and The Hague. Only the first item is ticked.

FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 4h

Facilitating genocide while sending in aid to survivors (the cheeky pests) is a net positive economically. I trust I can rely on your vote. Vote Von der Leyen, vote Fine Gael.

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FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 1d

That picture above is from the book Striking Back: The Untold Story of an Anti-Apartheid Striker. It's written by Mary Manning with Sinéad O´Brien.

The cover of the book Striking Back by Mary Manning with Sitéad O´Brien. The cover is a black and white picture of Mary Manning holding a sign saying "IDATU MEMBERS REFUSE TO SELL STH. AFRICAN" and "TRADE DISPUTE HERE".

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FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 1d

“Dunnes Funds Apartheid” — how little has changed. I brought the No Thanks app to Dunnes recently, just shopping for shampoo, shaving gel, deodorant. The whole aisle was tied to illegal Israeli settlements, and I left empty-handed. 40 years on, where are the unions and boycotts?

Protesters hold signs that say "SOLIDARITY" and "DUNNES FUNDS APARTHEID"

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FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 1d

There is an interesting book that discusses attributes such as lack of remorse, manipulative charisma and a love of strategic aggression. It's by doctors Ronald Schouten and James Silver and it's called Almost a Psychopath.

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FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 2d

" the 58-year-old is a strong ally of Israel and openly backs the country's decision to bomb the largely unarmed civilians of the Gaza Strip ... Machado is undoubtedly an ally of Benjamin Netanyahu." www.theweek.in/news/middle-...

Nobel Peace Prize winner Mara Corina Machado supports Israel’s war and Benjamin Netanyahu? Here are the facts

Maria Corina Machado had strong political ties with Netanyahu’s Likud party and has said on Twitter that “Venezuela’s struggle is Israel’s struggle” when it comes to the matter of terrorism

www.theweek.in

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Derek Hollingsworth @derekholly7.bsky.social · 3d

Last Friday, in their hourly news, a national radio station didn't refer to the death of a cultural icon in Ireland.
The bulletins did say the actor who played Hyacinth Bucket, Patricia Routledge, had died.
Today, their news reports ended with a David Beckham quote.
#Decolonise #Díchoilínigh

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FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 3d

I had / have concerns, but FFG reminded me of just how low they happily go. CC is clearly better than that. She is authentic. The commitments other's promise *if* elected are things she has been doing her whole life. So while I wasn't going to vote for either candidate, I will be voting for CC.

FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 4d

Heather Humphfries made her stance clear today. Don´t criticise allies. As simple as that - even when they're complicit in genocide. Also would not comment on the full OTB.

A status quo rubber stamper.

That's enough for me. Catherine Connolly it is.

#Áras2025 #Áras

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Patrick Freyne @patrickfreyne.bsky.social · 4d

I feel like most Irish and British writers who complain about being silenced have never done anything as brave as what Naoise has done here

Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 5d

Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the detention of writer Naoise Dolan...The flotilla was illegally intercepted last night and seized by armed Israeli forces in international waters.
irishpen.com/2025/10/08/t...

Thousand Madleens flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann

8 October 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the detention of writer Naoise Dolan, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Thousand Madleens f...

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FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 4d

Déanta. Clickable link: linkly.link/2GD8y

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FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 4d

I have also decided that if I ever have a serious road accident, I will give up drink driving. I mean this sincerely at the time of writing. /s

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 4d

Bombshell investigation shows that Hungary's Russia-alligned Orban regime has been running an espionage network in Brussels, recruiting and infiltrating among the highest levels of foreign governments.

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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 5d

More Irish activists have now been taken by the IDF from international waters including author Naoise Dolan, TD Barry Heneghan and psychiatrist Veronica O’Keane.

They are part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.

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FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 5d

"He denounced their detention as illegal" - while in the EU, his group "stands shoulder to shoulder with Israel".

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 5d

Speaking in the Dáil today, Simon Harris said the activists were trying to do something about the "humanitarian catastrophe and genocide" in Gaza and that they posed "no threat".

He denounced their detention as illegal.

http://jrnl.ie/6838266

Author and TD among five Irish people on board latest Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel

The Tánaiste denounced the activists’ detention by Israel as illegal.

jrnl.ie

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Maria Farrell @mariafarrell.bsky.social · 5d

Two Irish novelists have now done more to break the blockade and end man-made famine in Gaza than the entire UK government.

(Naoise Dolan on the flotilla and Sally Rooney with her words and deeds)

Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 5d

Author and TD among five Irish people on board latest Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel
#speirgorm #stopthegenocide
jrnl.ie/6838266

Author and TD among five Irish people on board latest Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel

There were five Irish citizens aboard boats in the flotilla.

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FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 5d

Love Giving Bullets To Israel Quietly ❤️ - The EU & EPP new definition of LGBTIQ ?

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Mise Áine @miseaine.bsky.social · 6d

Grma! @tuairisc.bsky.social #AmhráinÁine

tuairisc.ie/gailearai-al...

GAILEARAÍ: Albam nua Áine Durkin seolta i gConamara

Sheol iarchraoltóir RnaG Máirtín Tom Sheáinín CD nua d’amhráin Áine Durkin ‘Amhráin Áine’ i dTí Mhichael Jeaic, Eanach Mheáin, i gConamara, an Domhnach 14 Meán Fómhair seo caite. D’éist an slua deas a...

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FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 6d

www.independent.ie/irish-news/f...

Fianna Fáil was told about tenant issue before Jim Gavin was selected to become candidate for Áras

Fianna Fáil was told there were questions for Jim Gavin about a specific issue with a tenant before he was picked as their candidate.

www.independent.ie

FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 6d

“Fianna Fáil was told about tenant issue before Jim Gavin was selected to become candidate for Áras“ - Fionnán Sheahan and Mary Regan

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FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 7d

If the ballot can't be amended then I hope they will at least take down his election posters quickly.

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 8d

NEW: Extraordinary scenes in Amsterdam this afternoon (Sunday, Oct 5).

An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸

(🎥 Ahmed Zantac)

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 8d

“This time next week, I might not be able to advocate for myself. So I’ll say this now: speak up not only for the flotilla, but against Israel’s illegal occupation and genocide.”

- @naoisedolan.bsky.social

www.independent.ie/opinion/comm... #Sumud #Spéirghorm

Naoise Dolan: As we get closer to Gaza, Israel’s abduction of our fellow flotilla members will only spur us on

Friday, October 4, 12.25am local time. I should sleep before my night watch shift begins in two hours, but my boat’s violent tilting makes it impossible. There is a loud, interminable drilling noise; ...

www.independent.ie

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FarraigePlaisteaċ @farraigeplaisteach.bsky.social · 8d

@[email protected]
Every university in Gaza has been destroyed by the terrorist state you “stamd shoulder to shoulder” with.

Free Palestine from the EU & Israel.

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