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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 1d

I’m amazed he included a “No” option tbh

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 1d

This is really interesting. It would be good to know more about these trends!

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 2d

Big, but not entirely surprising news. Has been a disaster for Fianna Fáil.

www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Jim Gavin withdraws from Presidential Election

Fianna Fáil's candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election "with immediate effect".

www.rte.ie

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Margaret Ward @marg50.bsky.social · 5d

As a (struggling) student of the Irish language I totally endorse this - we can’t understand our present without a knowledge of our language. Even though I’ll never be fluent I’m so pleased to begin to grasp the origins of our landscape & hugely indebted to Manchan Magan.

Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 5d

With somewhat strange timing upon the passing of Manchán Magan, I wrote this piece about the joys of learning and speaking Irish for the Guardian today, which is as ever inspired by Manchán’s work.

The Irish language is a joy not a burden: in what other tongue is a penis a wild carrot? | Una Mullally

Record numbers of pupils are seeking opt-outs from compulsory learning. This is misguided – Irish is a portal to a world of imagination, says journalist Una Mullally

www.theguardian.com

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 7d

Great to see.
It will be interesting to see the reactions to it, though.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Irish Language: Belfast City Council votes in favour of policy

The policy could see both English and Irish displayed on council vehicles and uniforms, as well as signs.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 10d

Just saying…

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 11d

Great to see
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

House of Guinness Irish subtitles 'step in right direction' for language

Netflix said:

www.bbc.co.uk

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 12d

Always nice to see the hard copy! Looks great!

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 12d

www.fourcourtspress.ie/books/archiv...
This might be a good starting point. I don't have my copy to hand right now to check the extent, though. I can take a look when I get home later.

Four Courts Press | The Irish storyteller

by Georges Zimmermann

www.fourcourtspress.ie

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 12d

Today is the European Day of Languages. And this year, we mark 25 years of celebrating multilingualism in our Union. 🥳

Languages open doors. They help us connect, explore cultures, make lifelong friends, and journey further.

We remain stronger, united in our diversity.

europa.eu/!6FkntW

An infinity loop made of various European country flags, with a blue heart containing the EU stars at the center-right. Below, bold and regular text reads: "From many languages, one unbreakable bond." A small EU emblem is placed in the bottom-right corner.

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 12d

I think a ruler was used in the making of these clouds #Belfast

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 16d

Trump’s efforts at reading from an autocue are bizarre. It’s like he loses interest mid sentence and forces himself to continue.

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 22d

UN inquiry finds Israel has committed genocide in Gaza

Israel has previously rejected genocide accusations

www.irishtimes.com

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 25d

Thanks @patrickjmb.bsky.social! Much appreciated

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 26d

Excellent from @domsball.bsky.social

Dom Bryan @domsball.bsky.social · 26d

theconversation.com/ive-research...

I’ve researched the politics of flags in Northern Ireland for decades – here’s what England needs to understand

I’ve contributed to at least six reports assessing the tensions around flags.

theconversation.com

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · 28d

"We emailed Infidels MC for comment. In response, Mr Mulford instructed fellow leaders of the biker gang not to reply but included the BBC when he clicked 'reply all' - inadvertently disclosing email addresses and names of fellow Infidels MC members..."

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

a man in a military uniform with the words " do n't tell him pike " above him

ALT: a man in a military uniform with the words " do n't tell him pike " above him

media.tenor.com

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · Sep 6

Some moody skies above Belfast this evening

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · Sep 6

Academia.Edu: “Someone just searched for you on Google:

Me:

a woman is standing in front of a microphone and says i anticipate problems .

ALT: a woman is standing in front of a microphone and says i anticipate problems .

media.tenor.com

Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · Aug 30

It is really depressing to see how young people are getting sucked into all of this. Potentially shaping their views for years to come: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

South Belfast: Man and boy charged over racially motivated attack

The residents of a home in south Belfast were injured when it was attacked by a group of young people.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · Aug 26

Paperback, with new preface, available TODAY
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302...

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · Aug 30

EU’s credibility on line unless concrete action taken against Israel - Harris

‘Words of condemnation are not enough’ Tánaiste says of ‘horrific genocide’ in Gaza

www.irishtimes.com

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · Aug 28

This is utterly depressing.

www.rte.ie/news/ulster/...

12-year-old charged following racist attack in Belfast

A 12-year-old boy and an 18-year-old have been charged with riotous behaviour after a family was targeted in a racially motivated attack on a property in south Belfast.

www.rte.ie

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Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · Aug 28

An interesting piece as the new NFL season approaches (🥳).
Perhaps this is a perfect summary of Trump and his business acumen...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/americ...

Cathal McManus @cathalpmc.bsky.social · Aug 22

Yet there has been no meaningful response.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

How Israel's policies created famine in Gaza

Israel has systematically obstructed food entering Gaza, aid agencies say, as a UN-backed body confirms a famine.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · Aug 22

The number of people who told me last year that ‘it can’t get any worse for Gaza.’

But it always could get worse, things can always get worse- and they have.

We are now witnessing an official, full-blown, US-approved famine in Gaza.

Shameful.

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