Niamh Brennan
@niamhblk.bsky.social
Archivist, interests include human rights, Amnesty International member. History, books, culture, tv, tennis.
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Assassination of opposition politicians, by members of the fascist movement, was a commonplace in 1930s Germany. Law enforcement need to act with great care & speed to see if this is a conspiracy or a lone actor. Incitement to violence against the opposition is, & was, a major part of fascism.
Gov. Tim Walz says Democratic Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed last night in “a political assassination.”
June 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Assassination of opposition politicians, by members of the fascist movement, was a commonplace in 1930s Germany. Law enforcement need to act with great care & speed to see if this is a conspiracy or a lone actor. Incitement to violence against the opposition is, & was, a major part of fascism.
Unreal match, hard to know who to cheer for #alcarazsinner @rolandgarros.com
June 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Unreal match, hard to know who to cheer for #alcarazsinner @rolandgarros.com
Congratulations Coco Gauff, a well deserved win. Commiserations Aryna Sabalenka, just not her day. #rolandgarros @rolandgarros.com #frenchopen tennis
June 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Congratulations Coco Gauff, a well deserved win. Commiserations Aryna Sabalenka, just not her day. #rolandgarros @rolandgarros.com #frenchopen tennis
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The blocking of humanitarian aid to Gaza by the Israeli authorities is a war crime and amounts to collective punishment of the civilian population. This is genocide.
March 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The blocking of humanitarian aid to Gaza by the Israeli authorities is a war crime and amounts to collective punishment of the civilian population. This is genocide.
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By the way, this is happening.
BBC News - Israel blocks entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Israel blocks entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Israel blocks entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza
Netanyahu is demanding Hamas agree to a US plan for a ceasefire extension, the Palestinian group says blocking aid is "cheap blackmail".
www.bbc.com
March 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
By the way, this is happening.
BBC News - Israel blocks entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Israel blocks entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Instead of slowing down, human destruction of the natural world is accelerating, and biodiversity is now declining faster than at any time in human history.
The vast majority of us value nature. Why does that so rarely translate into policy, and effective action?
theconversation.com/with-just-5-...
The vast majority of us value nature. Why does that so rarely translate into policy, and effective action?
theconversation.com/with-just-5-...
With just 5 years to go, the world is failing on a vital deal to halt biodiversity loss
All countries must accelerate efforts to avert the biodiversity crisis, and preserve Earth’s precious natural places for future generations.
theconversation.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Instead of slowing down, human destruction of the natural world is accelerating, and biodiversity is now declining faster than at any time in human history.
The vast majority of us value nature. Why does that so rarely translate into policy, and effective action?
theconversation.com/with-just-5-...
The vast majority of us value nature. Why does that so rarely translate into policy, and effective action?
theconversation.com/with-just-5-...
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Public libraries are amazing!
Did you know you can borrow a book from any library in the country and return it to any other library?
Did you know they have subscriptions to huge amounts of national and international media that you can access?
Did you know you can borrow a book from any library in the country and return it to any other library?
Did you know they have subscriptions to huge amounts of national and international media that you can access?
February 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Public libraries are amazing!
Did you know you can borrow a book from any library in the country and return it to any other library?
Did you know they have subscriptions to huge amounts of national and international media that you can access?
Did you know you can borrow a book from any library in the country and return it to any other library?
Did you know they have subscriptions to huge amounts of national and international media that you can access?
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Never forget what russia has done to Mariupol. There can be no lasting peace in Europe without justice for this. It's either peace through strength and accountability, or more wars through appeasement and concessions. No third way.
February 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Never forget what russia has done to Mariupol. There can be no lasting peace in Europe without justice for this. It's either peace through strength and accountability, or more wars through appeasement and concessions. No third way.
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2,000 years on the 'To Be Read' pile but with new technological advances we may soon be able to unlock the secrets inside the Herculaneum Scrolls: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article.... Exciting stuff!
First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
The document charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is being 'unwrapped' using X-ray scans and AI.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
2,000 years on the 'To Be Read' pile but with new technological advances we may soon be able to unlock the secrets inside the Herculaneum Scrolls: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article.... Exciting stuff!
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I’m a part time librarian and I just want to echo what I’ve seen other librarians say recently: there is a HUGE uptick in requests for social justice, climate justice, abolition, history, etc books and I just want to say nobody is giving up the fight. If anything people are fighting harder #library
February 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I’m a part time librarian and I just want to echo what I’ve seen other librarians say recently: there is a HUGE uptick in requests for social justice, climate justice, abolition, history, etc books and I just want to say nobody is giving up the fight. If anything people are fighting harder #library
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Destroy this myth. Please share if you have visited and researched in a library this past year! RT And give a shout out to your favorite library you have ever visited.
December 21, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Destroy this myth. Please share if you have visited and researched in a library this past year! RT And give a shout out to your favorite library you have ever visited.
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King Charles who loves killing foxes, birds, and badgers has been made Patron of the RSPCA.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
December 21, 2024 at 1:05 PM
King Charles who loves killing foxes, birds, and badgers has been made Patron of the RSPCA.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
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Join us tomorrow to mark Human Rights Day with a live-streamed discussion on human rights & the role of @Amnesty.
@AmnestyUK Chief Exec Sacha Deshmukh will be in conversation with CityLit Principal Mark Malcomson.
🗓️10th Dec
🕐12 noon
🎟 Register now👉🏽
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/amne...
@AmnestyUK Chief Exec Sacha Deshmukh will be in conversation with CityLit Principal Mark Malcomson.
🗓️10th Dec
🕐12 noon
🎟 Register now👉🏽
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/amne...
Amnesty UK event with Mark Malcomson online
To mark International Human Rights Day and, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, City Lit’s Principal, Mark Malcomson will be “In Conversation….” with Sacha Deshmukh, the Head of Amnesty...
www.citylit.ac.uk
December 9, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Join us tomorrow to mark Human Rights Day with a live-streamed discussion on human rights & the role of @Amnesty.
@AmnestyUK Chief Exec Sacha Deshmukh will be in conversation with CityLit Principal Mark Malcomson.
🗓️10th Dec
🕐12 noon
🎟 Register now👉🏽
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/amne...
@AmnestyUK Chief Exec Sacha Deshmukh will be in conversation with CityLit Principal Mark Malcomson.
🗓️10th Dec
🕐12 noon
🎟 Register now👉🏽
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/amne...
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1/5 A groundbreaking Amnesty report published today concludes Israeli authorities are committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. www.amnesty.org.uk/genocide-rep...
December 5, 2024 at 9:35 AM
1/5 A groundbreaking Amnesty report published today concludes Israeli authorities are committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. www.amnesty.org.uk/genocide-rep...
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Join us for the Voices of Afghanistan webinar by
Amnesty Feminist
🌍 Hear from young Afghan women advocating for change. Featuring Ariana Abawe & Sara Wahedi.
🗓️5th Dec
🕐1 PM UK time
🎟 Register now 👉🏽
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#RiseWithAfghanWomen #LetAfghanGirlsLearn
Amnesty Feminist
🌍 Hear from young Afghan women advocating for change. Featuring Ariana Abawe & Sara Wahedi.
🗓️5th Dec
🕐1 PM UK time
🎟 Register now 👉🏽
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#RiseWithAfghanWomen #LetAfghanGirlsLearn
November 24, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Join us for the Voices of Afghanistan webinar by
Amnesty Feminist
🌍 Hear from young Afghan women advocating for change. Featuring Ariana Abawe & Sara Wahedi.
🗓️5th Dec
🕐1 PM UK time
🎟 Register now 👉🏽
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#RiseWithAfghanWomen #LetAfghanGirlsLearn
Amnesty Feminist
🌍 Hear from young Afghan women advocating for change. Featuring Ariana Abawe & Sara Wahedi.
🗓️5th Dec
🕐1 PM UK time
🎟 Register now 👉🏽
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#RiseWithAfghanWomen #LetAfghanGirlsLearn
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How many archivists are there in Ireland? Now is the chance to find out. If you work in the archives sector please complete the survey before 6 Dec! @niamhnicharra.bsky.social @araireland.bsky.social
At our #ExploreYourArchive launch last night we announced that we are conducting the 1st ever Ireland / Northern Ireland Record-keeping census. We would ask all to fill it out and share it far and wide.
Deadline 6th December.
surveymonkey.com/r/ZM68ZV2
@araukie.bsky.social
Deadline 6th December.
surveymonkey.com/r/ZM68ZV2
@araukie.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 9:05 AM
How many archivists are there in Ireland? Now is the chance to find out. If you work in the archives sector please complete the survey before 6 Dec! @niamhnicharra.bsky.social @araireland.bsky.social
Letterkenny buried in snow this morning 👌
November 23, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Letterkenny buried in snow this morning 👌
November 21, 2024 at 1:09 PM
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Just joined bluesky. Had to get off the broken app similar to this
November 16, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Just joined bluesky. Had to get off the broken app similar to this
#Donegal in early winter ..last weekend #Dunfanaghy
November 16, 2024 at 12:19 PM
#Donegal in early winter ..last weekend #Dunfanaghy