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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 9h

so did I! 😂
hitting the main st tomorrow to canvass for a few hrs.

lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 9h

hear ya! same here. Watercolour & inks helping me in this stage but sometimes it really helps to get some clay in my hand, just airdry or even polymer. One of my artist friend crochets when she gets blocked to re-connect.

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 13h

Yeah it's a great phrase but those who did at least had the excuse of starvation - these absolute shitehawks don't have an excuse, they're not starving, not unsuccessful, they don't need this

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 13h

This video has really bothered me, when does it fucking end? HH is in her 60s FFS, she has been, no matter what you think of FG, a public servant for 20+yrs, what the actual fuck do women have to do to be seen as people by some men?
When do we get to stop worrying about SA?
#speirgorm #aras25

Sarah @sarahmccrann.bsky.social · 15h

Here's The Journal's story on it, for anyone who (like me) couldn't access the Indo's one

Joe Brolly says he was not talking about Heather Humphreys when mimicking oral sex in podcast video share.google/kuG0OwpX0LTA...

Joe Brolly says he was not talking about Heather Humphreys when mimicking oral sex in podcast video

A clip of the podcast episode has been widely shared and roundly criticised.

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 13h

She would never

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Micheál @nameless-weevil.bsky.social · 1d

The all channels attacks on Catherine Connolly are because, as with Irish Water, Ireland's right wing establishment have an unpopular project (de facto joining the "Western military alliance") that the hoi polloi aren't sophisticated enough to grasp the necessity of and desperation is setting in.

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 22h

That is one possibility. But had we not been colonised we might not have acquired the colonial ecocide mindset, and might have forest rates similar to our European sisters, that's also a possibility.

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 1d

My teen also loves it, she's a huge CC Stan

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Jamie @fctwentebenson.bsky.social · 1d

I would like to remind Fine Gael politicians that arguably the most corrupt politician in the history of the state, possibly Europe, is currently a member of your coalition government

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 1d

Wow, actual chills & tearing up
#spiergorm #aras25

Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 1d

My partner's letter in today's Clare Champion. I'm very proud of her. Catherine Connolly's campaign is giving hope to people who have felt disenfranchised for so long. #spéirgorm ##Áras2025

Young people do have a future in Ireland

I’m not a very political person.

That’s a strange thing to admit as someone with two degrees in politics, but whatever enthusiasm I had for political engagement was quickly snuffed out as I graduated into an Ireland of austerity and dwindling opportunities. I knew change was needed and I was excited to vote for it, but time and again I was shown that change wasn’t possible. I voted to elect Labour - I got Fine Gael. I voted to elect the Greens - I got Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. If I just stayed home, I still got Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

Time after time, Ireland’s youth begged for changes that would give us some hope for the future, but every time we were told that our lives mattered less than rising house prices. It was obvious there was no future for me in Ireland, so I took the same path as so many others before me and sought a better life in Australia. I had no intention of coming back. Ireland had turned her back on me long before I turned my back on her.

Covid forced me back home and I wasn’t happy about it. I met someone when I returned and we’ve done our best to build a life here, but always with one foot out the door. Melbourne has never stopped calling to me.

On September 22nd, my partner happened to be watching Catherine Connolly’s campaign launch and sitting beside him I felt something stir that I thought was long gone - hope. Catherine Connolly and the people she shared that stage with shared a vision for Ireland’s future that had a place for me in it. I heard Holly Cairns express that the presidency can be a role that highlights who we want to be, not just accepting the shortcomings of who we are right now. I heard Mary Lou McDonald speak of an Ireland where the aspirations and wellbeing of the people come first. I heard Paul Murphy reassure us that there is indeed hope that the 100 year rule of Fine Fáil and Fine Gael can be ended. Finally, when Catherine herself spoke, I saw why each of these le…

A photo of 4 women and a man canvassing for Catherine Connolly. It's a selfie style shot and most people are wearing Catherine Connolly badges or clothing.

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Mike Finnerty @mikecjf.bsky.social · 1d

Ivana Bacik has criticised Jennifer Carroll MacNeill's remarks about Catherine Connolly this morning as a "smear campaign" #Áras25

Statement from Labour leader Ivana Bacik TD
Responding to today’s statement from Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Deputy Bacik said:

"I am deeply disappointed to see today’s outrageous statement issued from a Minister who should know better.

"As a Fine Gael TD, Jennifer co-convened the all-party Oireachtas penal reform group with me. To see her being drawn into issuing this statement with its personalised and entirely spurious attack upon me and upon other party leaders shows that Fine Gael are now resorting to increasingly desperate smear tactics.

"With two weeks still to go in this election, they need to reflect on the manner in which they are conducting their campaign."

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Jennifer O'Meara @jenniferomeara5.bsky.social · 1d

I have a pain in my hoop from hearing about all the things HH has done in government. She won't accept any responsibility for the things she didn't do or the abject failures.
#Drivetime #SpeirGorm #Áras25

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 1d

So you'd prefer to vote for a member of the government who didn't spend on defense for decades rather than someone with a peace agenda?

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 1d

This is FG policy
Divide & set against each other
The housing crisis is a crisis for all of us; it removes opportunities for young people, squashes families, destroyed dreams. Ppl under huge mortgages can't live freely, ppl struggling to get huge mortgages put family, career, interests onhold

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 1d

HH: "I've said the housing crisis is a crisis for people who don't have housing."

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 1d

So FG are going for it @drivetime.bsky.social smearing & scurrilous accusations is how they are going to carry-on
#speirgorm #aras25 #gubu & disgusting

Daragh @shutupdaragh.bsky.social · 1d

Aside from anything else I think this election will show us how badly legacy media's influence has deteriorated. The IT, Indo and now Newstalk are throwing everything at Connolly but nothing has gotten the same traction as a short-form video of her playing ball with some kids. #SpeirGorm #áras25

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 1d

"I would smear the bejaysus out of her, simply because you've nothing to lose... you've got to create a fear... in my experience, nothing works like negative campaigning."

They're really openly saying the quiet part out loud now aren't they...🤔

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Martine Brennan @saytheirnamesir.bsky.social · 1d

@catherinegalway.bsky.social has already clearly demonstrated in her work as a barrister and as Leas Ceann Comhairle that she is a professional who can and does abide by professional standards. #ConnollyForPresident

Shamim Malekmian @shamimmalekmian.bsky.social · 1d

Crazy that the Bar Council had to explain the "cab rank rule" in the context of Connolly. But the no discrimination part is also a strong message to those demonising immigration barristers.

Statement from the Council of The Bar of Ireland: The fundamental importance of an independent referral Bar

It is the duty of barristers to be independent and free from any influence, especially such as may arise from their personal interests or external pressure, in the discharge of their professional duties as barristers.

Barristers cannot discriminate in favour of or against any person availing, or seeking to avail, of the services of the barrister on the grounds of race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, language, politics, religion, nationality, national or social origin, national minority, birth or other status.

It is also the duty of barristers to accept instructions in any case in their area of practice. As a result, barristers should not be identified with their clients or their clients’ causes or suffer adverse consequences as a result of being so identified. This fundamental principle arises from the Code of Conduct of The Bar of Ireland and is recognised in the United Nations Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers and in the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer.

The duty of barristers to accept instructions, sometimes referred to as the “cab-rank rule”, ensures that everyone is entitled to access to justice and is central to trust in the Irish legal system and the rule of law.

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 1d

And... Let's be honest trying to paint Catherine as a 'provo in the park' makes her more attractive to young Irish people, especially when HH has decided to throw tran rights under the bus
We just need them to get out & vote tho

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Teresa Collins @queen-crafty.bsky.social · 1d

A great article from the lads at @wereontheditch.bsky.social about Humphreys tax avoidance. Not in the distant past, now. #Áras25

The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 1d

Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys has avoided a property tax on her old constituency office after failing to declare she’s no longer entitled to an exemption.

For failing to make this declaration Humphreys could face criminal prosecution.

www.ontheditch.com/fine-gaels-h...

Humphreys has avoided a property tax on old office

She could face criminal prosecution under laws introduced when she was a government minister.

www.ontheditch.com

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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 1d

Well this is just jawdropping - have a listen, the smear campaign by FG on Catherine Connolly is really their only tactic. Also has anyone (other than a niece/nephew) ever called Heather Humphreys ‘Auntie Heather’? #speirgorm #aras25

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 1d

She was dragged to support repeal, terrorised people with disabilities with her Tory proposals, raised the retirement age, retired from politics 5 yrs ago & is back now
Maybe I'm missing Catherine's equivalent bad things, but I'm not seeing how there is a comparison

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 1d

Catherine Connolly has said things out loud, that most ppl agree with, & made a mistake visiting Syria, a mistake she has admitted
Heather supports bloodsports, is questioning trans rights, was minister in of a gov that did huge damage & stands over it, lied about learning Irish, has vacant houses.

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 1d

Not sure I can help if you think Catherine is the same as heather

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 1d

All of this but also:
not voting is the same as voting for the worst candidate
CC may not be perfect but how many boxes do you have & how many does she check? V HH?
Feminist ✅ left ✅ LGBT rights ✅ pro-palestine✅ antibloodsports ✅ geailgoir ✅ empathetic ✅ independent ✅
#speirgorm #áras25 #aras25

Sharrow 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇮🇪🦄💙📚🎃 @sharrow.bsky.social · 2d

“Voting isn’t marriage, it’s public transport. You’re not waiting for “the one” who’s absolutely perfect: you’re getting the bus, and if there isn’t one to your destination, you don’t not travel- you take the one going closest.”

#speirgorm #Irishpolitics #Áras25 #Aras25

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Sharrow 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇮🇪🦄💙📚🎃 @sharrow.bsky.social · 2d

“Voting isn’t marriage, it’s public transport. You’re not waiting for “the one” who’s absolutely perfect: you’re getting the bus, and if there isn’t one to your destination, you don’t not travel- you take the one going closest.”

#speirgorm #Irishpolitics #Áras25 #Aras25

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lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 1d

Also given her reasons for employing the other woman was that she had reformed, learned, studied & got qualification, a straight up would u employ any former criminals is disengenuious
Also using a sexual violence crime as a gotcha is giving all kinds of wrong

Hannah O'Sullivan @sullydaysleeper.bsky.social · 1d

This is a pretty disingenuous bad faith hypothetical question to ask of Catherine Connolly and, I think "would have to think ..." is a v reasonable response. U wud hope any politician wud treat such serious matters as sexual violence with thoughtful reflection rather than shoot from the hip #Áras25

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 1d

The Minister for Health has described as "completely unacceptable", comments by presidential candidate Catherine Connolly that she "would have to think about" hiring a convicted rapist to work in the Áras

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