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Connolly campaign stalwart Sheila Garrity seeks to retain Galway West seat www.advertiser.ie/ga... #iepol #gwbye26
Connolly campaign stalwart seeks to retain Galway West seat
A senior organiser of Catherine Connolly’s presidential campaign will announce her candidacy for this year’s Galway West by-election this weekend.
www.advertiser.ie
January 15, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Connolly campaign stalwart Sheila Garrity seeks to retain Galway West seat www.advertiser.ie/ga... #iepol #gwbye26
October 2025 Minister Donohoe travels to Washington DC for the 2025 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank www.gov.ie/en/depart... #iepol
Minister Donohoe travels to Washington DC for the 2025 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank
Minister will participate in a series of media engagements to highlight the European economic and financial policy agenda
www.gov.ie
January 15, 2026 at 3:29 PM
October 2025 Minister Donohoe travels to Washington DC for the 2025 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank www.gov.ie/en/depart... #iepol
April 2025 Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe will represent the Eurogroup at the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Washington, DC www.consilium.europa... 2025 Spring Meetings meetings.imf.org/en/... #iepol
January 15, 2026 at 2:29 PM
April 2025 Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe will represent the Eurogroup at the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Washington, DC www.consilium.europa... 2025 Spring Meetings meetings.imf.org/en/... #iepol
Intelligence services have received reports suggesting that fishermen in Wexford, southeast Ireland, have been offered money to drag metal-cutting objects across the sea floor at specific co-ordinates. - The Times UK
Russian submarine followed spy ship into British waters
A newly declassified image of the encounter has been released to The Sunday Times
www.thetimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Intelligence services have received reports suggesting that fishermen in Wexford, southeast Ireland, have been offered money to drag metal-cutting objects across the sea floor at specific co-ordinates. - The Times UK
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Notice the limitation - this only applies to the @ Grok X account, not the ‘Grok Imagine’ tool which is where the full nudes and hardcore video are being generated. Media - be sure you ask about Grok Imagine specifically.
X Safety have posted that they have now made some changes to operate within the law.
This includes "geoblocking the ability of all users to generate images of real people in bikinis, underwear, and similar attire via the Grok account and in Grok in X in those jurisdictions where it’s illegal".
This includes "geoblocking the ability of all users to generate images of real people in bikinis, underwear, and similar attire via the Grok account and in Grok in X in those jurisdictions where it’s illegal".
January 14, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Notice the limitation - this only applies to the @ Grok X account, not the ‘Grok Imagine’ tool which is where the full nudes and hardcore video are being generated. Media - be sure you ask about Grok Imagine specifically.
Microlight Flight through Dublin City Centre on Christmas Day
Microlight Flight through Dublin City Centre
On Christmas Day, Dublin Airport shuts providing a small window for general aviation to access the control zone around the airport and city. The airspace remains controlled, and all movements are with ATC co-ordination.
This flight in an EV97 Eurostar Microlight enters Dublin airspace from the nor
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Microlight Flight through Dublin City Centre on Christmas Day
You wouldn't fire bomb a house': Gardaí ramp up campaign against 'casual' cocaine use (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6926861 slightly unfortunate phrasing reminds me of the copyright warnings.
'You wouldn't fire bomb a house': Gardaí ramp up campaign against 'casual' cocaine use
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has stressed that those who ‘casually’ consume cocaine, often on nights out, are contributing to organised crime.
jrnl.ie
January 14, 2026 at 8:41 PM
You wouldn't fire bomb a house': Gardaí ramp up campaign against 'casual' cocaine use (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6926861 slightly unfortunate phrasing reminds me of the copyright warnings.
Clontarf Promenade Interim Flood Defence Considerations a.storyblok.com/f/59... Can anyone find this document on the Dublin City Council website? Council still only informing with a small number of people in regard to a regional asset. www.loveclontarf.ie/...
January 14, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Clontarf Promenade Interim Flood Defence Considerations a.storyblok.com/f/59... Can anyone find this document on the Dublin City Council website? Council still only informing with a small number of people in regard to a regional asset. www.loveclontarf.ie/...
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The judge who this week said cyclists had “become a nightmare” had a judgment quashed by the High Court because he interrupted a barrister more than 2,000 times.
A senior judge also barred justice James O’Donohoe from any further involvement in the case.
www.ontheditch.com/judge-critic...
A senior judge also barred justice James O’Donohoe from any further involvement in the case.
www.ontheditch.com/judge-critic...
Cyclist judge decision quashed over 2,000+interruptions
This week he claimed cyclists had “become a nightmare”.
www.ontheditch.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:59 PM
The judge who this week said cyclists had “become a nightmare” had a judgment quashed by the High Court because he interrupted a barrister more than 2,000 times.
A senior judge also barred justice James O’Donohoe from any further involvement in the case.
www.ontheditch.com/judge-critic...
A senior judge also barred justice James O’Donohoe from any further involvement in the case.
www.ontheditch.com/judge-critic...
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Griffith College seeking planning permission for ‘ambitious’ plans to double student numbers
Griffith College seeking planning permission for ‘ambitious’ plans to double student numbers
Work would see four new campus buildings being built on its Dublin 8 campus
www.irishtimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Griffith College seeking planning permission for ‘ambitious’ plans to double student numbers
Chair of Shannon Airport warned that protests and airside incursions at the airport were a "grave risk" and a threat to the international reputation of the State. www.rte.ie/news/busi... via @rte not the facilitation of invasion, genocide, kidnap and torture? #iepol
Shannon Airport chair warns of 'grave risk' of protests
The chair of Shannon Airport warned the Minister for Transport that protests and airside incursions at the airport were a "grave risk" and a threat to the international reputation of the State.
www.rte.ie
January 14, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Chair of Shannon Airport warned that protests and airside incursions at the airport were a "grave risk" and a threat to the international reputation of the State. www.rte.ie/news/busi... via @rte not the facilitation of invasion, genocide, kidnap and torture? #iepol
Chocolate factory says Chivers plan must include noise mitigation measures so residents are not affected by its 24/7 activity
Cadburys fears rodent migration in apartment plant for neighbouring Chivers site
Chocolate factory says plan must include noise mitigation measures so residents are not affected by its 24/7 activity
www.irishtimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Chocolate factory says Chivers plan must include noise mitigation measures so residents are not affected by its 24/7 activity
Those seeking new Irish government should seek help from Maga movement, Eddie Hobbs tells conference www.irishtimes.com/i... US ambassador to Ireland Edward Walsh attended. #iepol
Those seeking new Irish government should seek help from Maga movement, Eddie Hobbs tells conference
US ambassador Edward Walsh among audience at IRL Forum in Co Meath on Saturday
www.irishtimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Those seeking new Irish government should seek help from Maga movement, Eddie Hobbs tells conference www.irishtimes.com/i... US ambassador to Ireland Edward Walsh attended. #iepol
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with Thomas Welby now declared for Galway West, it seems very likely that his opponent Noel Thomas's involvement with the IRB conspiracist group will be an issue in the by-election. Welby raised serious concerns without naming them at a council meeting last year
connachttribune.ie/far-right-ac...
connachttribune.ie/far-right-ac...
Far-right activists called out by local Councillor - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune
Far-right activists called out by local Councillor
connachttribune.ie
January 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM
with Thomas Welby now declared for Galway West, it seems very likely that his opponent Noel Thomas's involvement with the IRB conspiracist group will be an issue in the by-election. Welby raised serious concerns without naming them at a council meeting last year
connachttribune.ie/far-right-ac...
connachttribune.ie/far-right-ac...
Donohoe was very vague about when he learned of the job on the 2 post retiring podcast he did www.irishtimes.com/p... www.newstalk.com/pod... How long beforehand was the World Bank looking for a new managing director?
Paschal Donohoe explains his departure and defends his record in his last political interview
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
www.irishtimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Donohoe was very vague about when he learned of the job on the 2 post retiring podcast he did www.irishtimes.com/p... www.newstalk.com/pod... How long beforehand was the World Bank looking for a new managing director?
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This is really ghastly—the FBI searches the home of the conscientious reporter Hannah Natanson, who has been in the trenches reporting on the dismantling of the federal government (not tagging her here as I’m sure she is WELL aware)
Really working their way through the ol' First Amendment.
F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist for Classified Documents
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:07 PM
This is really ghastly—the FBI searches the home of the conscientious reporter Hannah Natanson, who has been in the trenches reporting on the dismantling of the federal government (not tagging her here as I’m sure she is WELL aware)
We have somebody who has said they are running for election in Dublin Central by-election whose election expenses statement from the general election in 2024 still hasn't been published by SIPO adriankavanaghelecti... www.sipo.ie/en/colle...
Selected/Declared Candidates for the 2026 Galway West and Dublin Central By-Elections
Adrian Kavanagh, 5th January 2026 This post will list all the officially selected/declared candidates for the upcoming Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections, which will take place at some sta…
adriankavanaghelections.org
January 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM
We have somebody who has said they are running for election in Dublin Central by-election whose election expenses statement from the general election in 2024 still hasn't been published by SIPO adriankavanaghelecti... www.sipo.ie/en/colle...
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🚨 Breaking
Gardaí say investigations are underway following Grok scandal.
"We have received reports and referrals of content on that platform that is under investigation... the process takes some time... it has to be assessed to make sure it's criminal... the people responsible have to be ID'd"
Gardaí say investigations are underway following Grok scandal.
"We have received reports and referrals of content on that platform that is under investigation... the process takes some time... it has to be assessed to make sure it's criminal... the people responsible have to be ID'd"
January 14, 2026 at 12:49 PM
🚨 Breaking
Gardaí say investigations are underway following Grok scandal.
"We have received reports and referrals of content on that platform that is under investigation... the process takes some time... it has to be assessed to make sure it's criminal... the people responsible have to be ID'd"
Gardaí say investigations are underway following Grok scandal.
"We have received reports and referrals of content on that platform that is under investigation... the process takes some time... it has to be assessed to make sure it's criminal... the people responsible have to be ID'd"
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WM Police chief Craig Guildford has apologised for identifying a fictitious West Ham v Maccabi Tel Aviv match in a police report. He’s written to the home affairs committee and blames Microsoft CoPilot for the error
January 14, 2026 at 9:16 AM
WM Police chief Craig Guildford has apologised for identifying a fictitious West Ham v Maccabi Tel Aviv match in a police report. He’s written to the home affairs committee and blames Microsoft CoPilot for the error
Ministers have drip-fed information about special classes through their personal social media accounts without making an official announcement or notifying schools in advance. www.socialdemocrats.... #iepol
Schools and parents left in the dark as ministers announce special classes on social media
Social Democrats TD Jen Cummins has criticised the government for what she described as a disrespectful and chaotic approach to announcing new special classes. Deputy Cummins, who is the party’s education spokesperson, said: “Ministers have drip-fed information about special classes through their personal social media accounts without making an official announcement or notifying schools in […]
www.socialdemocrats.ie
January 14, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Ministers have drip-fed information about special classes through their personal social media accounts without making an official announcement or notifying schools in advance. www.socialdemocrats.... #iepol
Spring 2026 Legislation Programme published by Government www.gov.ie/en/depart... #iepol
Spring 2026 Government Legislation Programme
www.gov.ie
January 14, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Spring 2026 Legislation Programme published by Government www.gov.ie/en/depart... #iepol
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176 tiny maps (1850-2025)
Maps of temperature anomalies for each year. The progression to warmer, redder colours is evident over virtually the entire planet.
This 'small multiples' #dataviz approach is effective to show that nowhere is escaping from the warming due to us burning fossil fuels.
Maps of temperature anomalies for each year. The progression to warmer, redder colours is evident over virtually the entire planet.
This 'small multiples' #dataviz approach is effective to show that nowhere is escaping from the warming due to us burning fossil fuels.
January 14, 2026 at 12:11 PM
176 tiny maps (1850-2025)
Maps of temperature anomalies for each year. The progression to warmer, redder colours is evident over virtually the entire planet.
This 'small multiples' #dataviz approach is effective to show that nowhere is escaping from the warming due to us burning fossil fuels.
Maps of temperature anomalies for each year. The progression to warmer, redder colours is evident over virtually the entire planet.
This 'small multiples' #dataviz approach is effective to show that nowhere is escaping from the warming due to us burning fossil fuels.
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And this is their outcome of their investigation
January 14, 2026 at 9:01 AM
And this is their outcome of their investigation
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Yes, immigration agents not only took Arnoldo's phone, the 10th grader had to use Find My Phone to locate it — in a vending machine for used electronics, close to an ICE detention center.
Read the full story here:
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
Read the full story here:
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
January 14, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Yes, immigration agents not only took Arnoldo's phone, the 10th grader had to use Find My Phone to locate it — in a vending machine for used electronics, close to an ICE detention center.
Read the full story here:
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
Read the full story here:
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
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"I've had vets chasing lorries down the M4" before they get to the inspectors in Calais.
Haulage boss tells MPs of "pure hell" Brexit. has caused with paperwork
One lorry with frozen meat stuck in Calais for 27 days
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Haulage boss tells MPs of "pure hell" Brexit. has caused with paperwork
One lorry with frozen meat stuck in Calais for 27 days
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Dealing with post-Brexit paperwork ‘pure hell’, shipping head tells MPs
Toby Ovens of Broughton Transport called Brexit a nightmare, and said he hoped a reset with the EU would mean ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:33 PM
"I've had vets chasing lorries down the M4" before they get to the inspectors in Calais.
Haulage boss tells MPs of "pure hell" Brexit. has caused with paperwork
One lorry with frozen meat stuck in Calais for 27 days
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Haulage boss tells MPs of "pure hell" Brexit. has caused with paperwork
One lorry with frozen meat stuck in Calais for 27 days
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...