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John Scott
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Begin Anywhere Performance Film Fundraiser Campaign - Please DONATE! Choreographer, Singer, wandering soul. He/him
‘They surround our car’: Families at Citywest IPAS centre tell of ongoing ‘harassment’

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‘They surround our car’: Families at Citywest IPAS centre tell of ongoing ‘harassment’
‘Intimidation’ includes children being told ‘go home’ and witnessing parents being called derogatory names
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November 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Snappy ceremony ushers in new era as Catherine Connolly sworn in as 10th President of Ireland
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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it’s better to sail with a moody good captain than a laughing bad one
November 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Gardaí pursue further suspects as probe into alleged extreme right wing violent group extends

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Gardaí pursue further suspects as probe into alleged extreme right wing violent group extends
At least two further suspects believed to be present in Laois last week, several addresses in Republic also now of particular interest
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November 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Appeal for information in Jo Jo Dullard case 30 years on www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Appeal for information in Jo Jo Dullard case 30 years on
Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Josephine 'Jo Jo' Dullard in 1995 have renewed their appeal for information.
www.rte.ie
November 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Jon Hassell & Farafina: Air Afrique (Wind) - from their 1995 album, Flash Of The Spirit

Co-produced by Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, and Jon Hassell www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zW4...
Air Afrique (Wind)
YouTube video by Jon Hassel - Topic
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November 9, 2025 at 6:11 AM
A suspected homophobic attack on two students in Limerick city has been "utterly condemned"
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Suspected homophobic attack on students condemned
A suspected homophobic attack on two students in Limerick city has been "utterly condemned" by an LGBTQI+ support charity.
www.rte.ie
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Two men have appeared before court charged with arson offences in connection with a fire at an IPAS centre in Drogheda www.rte.ie/news/leinste...
Two appear before court over fire at Drogheda IPAS centre
Two men in their 20s have appeared before court charged with arson offences in connection with a fire at an IPAS centre in Drogheda last week.
www.rte.ie
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Gardaí believe accelerant used to start fire in Drogheda asylum centre

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Gardaí believe accelerant used to start fire in Drogheda asylum centre
Mother and her two babies among those rescued during attempted arson attack on Friday night
www.irishtimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Art Rats in New York City @newyorker.com Patti Smith essay www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
Essay by Patti Smith: Art Rats in New York City
Finding my own words.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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What kind of evil person sets fire to a staircase knowing there are people (including children) upstairs? Deliberately trying to stop them escaping? Awful.
November 2, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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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
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Accurately and eloquently said 👏👏
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 2, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible.

Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
October 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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Anna Karina In Vivre sa vie, Jean-Luc Godard (1962)
October 28, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Hate speech 'widespread' in Ireland and legislation should be prioritised, report says jrnl.ie/6857910
Hate speech 'widespread' in Ireland and legislation should be prioritised, report says
A decision was taken in September last year to remove legislation relating to hate speech from a hate crime bill due to a lack of consensus within government at the time.
jrnl.ie
October 28, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Hate speech by politicians ‘escalating tensions’ in Ireland, report finds

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Hate speech by politicians ‘escalating tensions’ in Ireland, report finds
Ireland needs to introduce new legislative measures punishing hate speech ‘as a matter of priority’, European group advises
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October 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I’ll go to it laughing.
October 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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October 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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The Mastermind of Devo, Mark Mothersbaugh, Presents His Personal Synthesizer Collection
The Mastermind of Devo, Mark Mothersbaugh, Presents His Personal Synthesizer Collection
Mark Mothersbaugh’s studio is located in a cylindrical structure painted bright green - it looks more like a festive auto part than an office building.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:22 AM