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If you ever wondered when is Trump’s media censorship going to reach a tipping point, it’s now.
Today's piece: open.substack.com/pub/openings...
#ireland #US #uspolitics #substack #trump
Today's piece: open.substack.com/pub/openings...
#ireland #US #uspolitics #substack #trump
Opening Statements: Trump's censorship of media is now more clearer than ever
PLUS: The Latest on the Michael Martins no-confidence motion and the Hurricane set to batter Jamaica
open.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:43 AM
If you ever wondered when is Trump’s media censorship going to reach a tipping point, it’s now.
Today's piece: open.substack.com/pub/openings...
#ireland #US #uspolitics #substack #trump
Today's piece: open.substack.com/pub/openings...
#ireland #US #uspolitics #substack #trump
This mornings, Substack post, A left victory, Spoilt ballots and trouble for Martin.
openingstatements.substack.com/p/opening-st...
#politics #ireland #newsletter
openingstatements.substack.com/p/opening-st...
#politics #ireland #newsletter
Opening Statements: A Left Victory, Spoilt Ballots and Trouble for Martin
Professor Gary Murphy on the Presidental Election, plus the latest on the Louve Hesit suspects being captured
openingstatements.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This mornings, Substack post, A left victory, Spoilt ballots and trouble for Martin.
openingstatements.substack.com/p/opening-st...
#politics #ireland #newsletter
openingstatements.substack.com/p/opening-st...
#politics #ireland #newsletter
New episode now up, we direct the Connolly win, talking about the left alliance and of course the spoiled ballots, we catch you up with everything you need to know in case you haven't been keeping an eye on the whole thing! Available wherever you get your podcasts, search "In the know" #politics
October 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
New episode now up, we direct the Connolly win, talking about the left alliance and of course the spoiled ballots, we catch you up with everything you need to know in case you haven't been keeping an eye on the whole thing! Available wherever you get your podcasts, search "In the know" #politics
Ok, So we won't be here for this, BUT we have a podcast, where I will have plenty of analysis, which is already there
and a substack, which I will be posting on soon
POD:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1O2dh3D...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/i...
and a substack, which I will be posting on soon
POD:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1O2dh3D...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/i...
Spotify – Web Player
open.spotify.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Ok, So we won't be here for this, BUT we have a podcast, where I will have plenty of analysis, which is already there
and a substack, which I will be posting on soon
POD:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1O2dh3D...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/i...
and a substack, which I will be posting on soon
POD:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1O2dh3D...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/i...
Honestly thought this would be more interesting😔 #presidentaldebate
September 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Honestly thought this would be more interesting😔 #presidentaldebate
A reminder the posters are allowed to go up tomorrow… incase you see any on your morning commute.
September 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A reminder the posters are allowed to go up tomorrow… incase you see any on your morning commute.
Maria Steen is really trying to get herself over the line…
Earlier @gavreilly.com reported that a letter signed by 70+ independent councillors from across the country to remaining independent Oireachtas Members urging them to sign her nomination papers. Some senators aren’t budging though per RTE.
Earlier @gavreilly.com reported that a letter signed by 70+ independent councillors from across the country to remaining independent Oireachtas Members urging them to sign her nomination papers. Some senators aren’t budging though per RTE.
September 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Maria Steen is really trying to get herself over the line…
Earlier @gavreilly.com reported that a letter signed by 70+ independent councillors from across the country to remaining independent Oireachtas Members urging them to sign her nomination papers. Some senators aren’t budging though per RTE.
Earlier @gavreilly.com reported that a letter signed by 70+ independent councillors from across the country to remaining independent Oireachtas Members urging them to sign her nomination papers. Some senators aren’t budging though per RTE.
#BREAKING Cork County Council will not nominate a candidate, voting as follows, per RTE’s Barry Lenihan
Maria Steen 11
William P Allen 4
Cllr Kieran McCarthy 9
None of the Above 26
Maria Steen 11
William P Allen 4
Cllr Kieran McCarthy 9
None of the Above 26
September 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
#BREAKING Cork County Council will not nominate a candidate, voting as follows, per RTE’s Barry Lenihan
Maria Steen 11
William P Allen 4
Cllr Kieran McCarthy 9
None of the Above 26
Maria Steen 11
William P Allen 4
Cllr Kieran McCarthy 9
None of the Above 26
#NEW
The Independent Gareth Sheridan campaign has “mathematically“ come to an end. Speaking outside County Hall in Tullamore he said "We gave it our best shot. We got two nominations, really encouraging. We had a pathway, and unfortunately, the pathway and the plan didn't work out.
#ireland
The Independent Gareth Sheridan campaign has “mathematically“ come to an end. Speaking outside County Hall in Tullamore he said "We gave it our best shot. We got two nominations, really encouraging. We had a pathway, and unfortunately, the pathway and the plan didn't work out.
#ireland
September 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We know we‘ve been gone for a while…but we are back for the Presidential election!!!!!
September 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM
We know we‘ve been gone for a while…but we are back for the Presidential election!!!!!
POLL: Irish Times/Ipsos B&A
Taken: Apr 14 to 15, MoE 2.8%
SF 26 (+7)
FF 22 (NC)
Fine Gael 16 (-5)
Soc Dems 7 (+2)
Lab 5 (NC)
Greens 3 (-1)
PBP-Solidarity 3 (NC)
Aontú 1 (-3)
Inds/others 17 (NC)
All time low for FG.
Changes compared to General Election poll.
#Poll #irishpolitics #ireland #irishnews
Taken: Apr 14 to 15, MoE 2.8%
SF 26 (+7)
FF 22 (NC)
Fine Gael 16 (-5)
Soc Dems 7 (+2)
Lab 5 (NC)
Greens 3 (-1)
PBP-Solidarity 3 (NC)
Aontú 1 (-3)
Inds/others 17 (NC)
All time low for FG.
Changes compared to General Election poll.
#Poll #irishpolitics #ireland #irishnews
April 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
POLL: Irish Times/Ipsos B&A
Taken: Apr 14 to 15, MoE 2.8%
SF 26 (+7)
FF 22 (NC)
Fine Gael 16 (-5)
Soc Dems 7 (+2)
Lab 5 (NC)
Greens 3 (-1)
PBP-Solidarity 3 (NC)
Aontú 1 (-3)
Inds/others 17 (NC)
All time low for FG.
Changes compared to General Election poll.
#Poll #irishpolitics #ireland #irishnews
Taken: Apr 14 to 15, MoE 2.8%
SF 26 (+7)
FF 22 (NC)
Fine Gael 16 (-5)
Soc Dems 7 (+2)
Lab 5 (NC)
Greens 3 (-1)
PBP-Solidarity 3 (NC)
Aontú 1 (-3)
Inds/others 17 (NC)
All time low for FG.
Changes compared to General Election poll.
#Poll #irishpolitics #ireland #irishnews
Cooking up a great read for tomorrow's Politics Ireland weekly newsletter, which will be in your inbox at 9 am.
I am sure you can guess what I am going to be talking about... The link to subscribe is below (it's free)
#newsletter #irishpolitics #ireland #speirgorm #greatread #trump
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#newsletter #irishpolitics #ireland #speirgorm #greatread #trump
April 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Cooking up a great read for tomorrow's Politics Ireland weekly newsletter, which will be in your inbox at 9 am.
I am sure you can guess what I am going to be talking about... The link to subscribe is below (it's free)
#newsletter #irishpolitics #ireland #speirgorm #greatread #trump
I am sure you can guess what I am going to be talking about... The link to subscribe is below (it's free)
#newsletter #irishpolitics #ireland #speirgorm #greatread #trump
PDP Leader Richard Boyd Barrett announced on RTE’s “Today with Claire Byrne” that he has been diagnosed with Throat Cancer, saying that he will be away from work for a few months for treatment saying that radiotherapy and chemotherapy will begin next week. #politics #ireland
April 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The Dáil votes 96 to 71 which declares confidence in the Ceann Comhairle.
April 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The Dáil votes 96 to 71 which declares confidence in the Ceann Comhairle.
Mary Lou Mc Donald has said that Murphy “ripped up the rule book”
April 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Mary Lou Mc Donald has said that Murphy “ripped up the rule book”
The Dáil is currently debating on Ceann Comhairles future.
April 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Dáil is currently debating on Ceann Comhairles future.
Taoiseach: “Profoundly regrettable' that the Dáil is voting on Ceann Comhairle's future
April 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Taoiseach: “Profoundly regrettable' that the Dáil is voting on Ceann Comhairle's future
🚨The vote on confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy is taking place🚨
Somethings to note as the Dáil resumes: Ind TD Barry Heneghan had requested to be moved away from Micheal Lowry and co (it has been granted) he now sits next to Danny Healy Rae.
🧵THREAD🧵
#irishpolitics #irish #ireland #news
Somethings to note as the Dáil resumes: Ind TD Barry Heneghan had requested to be moved away from Micheal Lowry and co (it has been granted) he now sits next to Danny Healy Rae.
🧵THREAD🧵
#irishpolitics #irish #ireland #news
April 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🚨The vote on confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy is taking place🚨
Somethings to note as the Dáil resumes: Ind TD Barry Heneghan had requested to be moved away from Micheal Lowry and co (it has been granted) he now sits next to Danny Healy Rae.
🧵THREAD🧵
#irishpolitics #irish #ireland #news
Somethings to note as the Dáil resumes: Ind TD Barry Heneghan had requested to be moved away from Micheal Lowry and co (it has been granted) he now sits next to Danny Healy Rae.
🧵THREAD🧵
#irishpolitics #irish #ireland #news
According to Business Post this is the lowest Fine Gael has ever been in there recorded polling history.
#ireland #irish #politics
#ireland #irish #politics
#POLL : Red C/ Buisness post
Taken: Friday 21- Wed 26th March | 1,002 | MoE 3%
SF 22 (+1)
FF 22 (+2)
FG 17 (-3)
Soc Dems 7 (NC)
Labour 4 (NC)
Ind Ireland 4 (NC)
Aontú 4 (NC)
Greens 3 (NC)
PBP-Solidarity 3 (NC)
Independents 13 (+2)
NC= No Change
#irishpolitics #speirgorm #irish #ireland #politics
Taken: Friday 21- Wed 26th March | 1,002 | MoE 3%
SF 22 (+1)
FF 22 (+2)
FG 17 (-3)
Soc Dems 7 (NC)
Labour 4 (NC)
Ind Ireland 4 (NC)
Aontú 4 (NC)
Greens 3 (NC)
PBP-Solidarity 3 (NC)
Independents 13 (+2)
NC= No Change
#irishpolitics #speirgorm #irish #ireland #politics
Red C Poll: Fine Gael slumps to lowest level of support with party five points behind Fianna Fáil
Latest Business Post/Red C poll comes as government gears up for trade war with the United States
www.businesspost.ie
March 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
#POLL : Red C/ Buisness post
Taken: Friday 21- Wed 26th March | 1,002 | MoE 3%
SF 22 (+1)
FF 22 (+2)
FG 17 (-3)
Soc Dems 7 (NC)
Labour 4 (NC)
Ind Ireland 4 (NC)
Aontú 4 (NC)
Greens 3 (NC)
PBP-Solidarity 3 (NC)
Independents 13 (+2)
NC= No Change
#irishpolitics #speirgorm #irish #ireland #politics
Taken: Friday 21- Wed 26th March | 1,002 | MoE 3%
SF 22 (+1)
FF 22 (+2)
FG 17 (-3)
Soc Dems 7 (NC)
Labour 4 (NC)
Ind Ireland 4 (NC)
Aontú 4 (NC)
Greens 3 (NC)
PBP-Solidarity 3 (NC)
Independents 13 (+2)
NC= No Change
#irishpolitics #speirgorm #irish #ireland #politics
Red C Poll: Fine Gael slumps to lowest level of support with party five points behind Fianna Fáil
Latest Business Post/Red C poll comes as government gears up for trade war with the United States
www.businesspost.ie
March 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
#POLL : Red C/ Buisness post
Taken: Friday 21- Wed 26th March | 1,002 | MoE 3%
SF 22 (+1)
FF 22 (+2)
FG 17 (-3)
Soc Dems 7 (NC)
Labour 4 (NC)
Ind Ireland 4 (NC)
Aontú 4 (NC)
Greens 3 (NC)
PBP-Solidarity 3 (NC)
Independents 13 (+2)
NC= No Change
#irishpolitics #speirgorm #irish #ireland #politics
Taken: Friday 21- Wed 26th March | 1,002 | MoE 3%
SF 22 (+1)
FF 22 (+2)
FG 17 (-3)
Soc Dems 7 (NC)
Labour 4 (NC)
Ind Ireland 4 (NC)
Aontú 4 (NC)
Greens 3 (NC)
PBP-Solidarity 3 (NC)
Independents 13 (+2)
NC= No Change
#irishpolitics #speirgorm #irish #ireland #politics