Brian Donnelly
@clontarfbrian.bsky.social
Once Dublin now West Sussex.
Leinster & Irish Rugby.
Leinster & Irish Rugby.
This is sharp ...
A Brexit survival strategy that shows Starmer’s days are numbered on.ft.com/4py9MJq
A Brexit survival strategy that shows Starmer’s days are numbered
Labour will need a different leader if it pursues a policy of rejoining the EU customs union or single market
on.ft.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This is sharp ...
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Rieko makes his first start for Leinster. Henshaw, Ryan and Lowe return to the side with Byrne getting the nod at 10. Frawley and Sam both part of what is fairly impressive bench.
Should be a pretty interesting affair tomorrow night
Should be a pretty interesting affair tomorrow night
December 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Rieko makes his first start for Leinster. Henshaw, Ryan and Lowe return to the side with Byrne getting the nod at 10. Frawley and Sam both part of what is fairly impressive bench.
Should be a pretty interesting affair tomorrow night
Should be a pretty interesting affair tomorrow night
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Absolutely amazing chart from @peterkellner.bsky.social's piece in @thenewworldmag.bsky.social today:
www.thenewworld.co.uk/peter-kellne...
www.thenewworld.co.uk/peter-kellne...
December 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Absolutely amazing chart from @peterkellner.bsky.social's piece in @thenewworldmag.bsky.social today:
www.thenewworld.co.uk/peter-kellne...
www.thenewworld.co.uk/peter-kellne...
Munster found out tonight biggly ...
December 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Munster found out tonight biggly ...
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At long last! After many years of endeavouring to do so, against numerous obstacles, we finally achieved our dream of being accepted among our #rugby brothers and sisters. Our story continues with great hope. Thank you @rugbyeurope.bsky.social 🙏🏻. Rugby is the winner today 🏉🇬🇮
December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
At long last! After many years of endeavouring to do so, against numerous obstacles, we finally achieved our dream of being accepted among our #rugby brothers and sisters. Our story continues with great hope. Thank you @rugbyeurope.bsky.social 🙏🏻. Rugby is the winner today 🏉🇬🇮
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Anyone who cares about Europe's future and loathes Putin should want this plan to succeed. It's the single most important decision Europe can take for its own defence and Ukraine's survival. America is lost. www.ft.com/content/3c23...
Brussels floats ‘emergency’ powers to raise €210bn from Russian assets
Contentious proposal to fund Ukraine would mark watershed moment for EU
www.ft.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Anyone who cares about Europe's future and loathes Putin should want this plan to succeed. It's the single most important decision Europe can take for its own defence and Ukraine's survival. America is lost. www.ft.com/content/3c23...
Not unreasonable to say Leinster STILL haven't started this season.
Inaccurate, undisciplined, careless in possession. Very, very poor.
#DravsLei
Inaccurate, undisciplined, careless in possession. Very, very poor.
#DravsLei
November 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Not unreasonable to say Leinster STILL haven't started this season.
Inaccurate, undisciplined, careless in possession. Very, very poor.
#DravsLei
Inaccurate, undisciplined, careless in possession. Very, very poor.
#DravsLei
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No card for Sascha and the yellow for porter a sign of the man. Carley is a cheat
November 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
No card for Sascha and the yellow for porter a sign of the man. Carley is a cheat
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This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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From the CWS Archives. 19th December 2021.
November 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
From the CWS Archives. 19th December 2021.
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We are doing our best not to dismember any more journalists with bone saws www.ft.com/content/dc11...
November 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
We are doing our best not to dismember any more journalists with bone saws www.ft.com/content/dc11...
To a Ski Resort ... 👀
Ireland under-21s left shell-shocked by Andorra in blow to Euro hopes
Ireland under-21s left shell-shocked by Andorra in blow to Euro hopes
Jim Crawford’s side found themselves 2-0 down after 23 minutes, with worse to come
www.irishtimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
To a Ski Resort ... 👀
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Journalists cosying up to Donald Trump should look at how easily he shrugs off the brutal dismemberment of one of their colleagues – an opinion writer for the Washington Post – and reflect on how easily he’d do the same if it was them.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Journalists cosying up to Donald Trump should look at how easily he shrugs off the brutal dismemberment of one of their colleagues – an opinion writer for the Washington Post – and reflect on how easily he’d do the same if it was them.
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☘️Ireland's win% against Nations Championship teams 2016 - 2025:
100% v Italy (13 matches)
100% v Argentina (4)
100% v Fiji (1)
92% v Scotland (13)
86% v Australia (7)
83% v Japan (6)
69% v Wales (13)
63% v South Africa (8)
54% v England (13)
50% v France (10)
45% v New Zealand (11)
73% v Above (99)
100% v Italy (13 matches)
100% v Argentina (4)
100% v Fiji (1)
92% v Scotland (13)
86% v Australia (7)
83% v Japan (6)
69% v Wales (13)
63% v South Africa (8)
54% v England (13)
50% v France (10)
45% v New Zealand (11)
73% v Above (99)
November 18, 2025 at 8:28 AM
☘️Ireland's win% against Nations Championship teams 2016 - 2025:
100% v Italy (13 matches)
100% v Argentina (4)
100% v Fiji (1)
92% v Scotland (13)
86% v Australia (7)
83% v Japan (6)
69% v Wales (13)
63% v South Africa (8)
54% v England (13)
50% v France (10)
45% v New Zealand (11)
73% v Above (99)
100% v Italy (13 matches)
100% v Argentina (4)
100% v Fiji (1)
92% v Scotland (13)
86% v Australia (7)
83% v Japan (6)
69% v Wales (13)
63% v South Africa (8)
54% v England (13)
50% v France (10)
45% v New Zealand (11)
73% v Above (99)
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☘️Ireland are going to end the year in the top-5 of World Rugby's rankings for the 10th successive year. Only New Zealand have also done this over the same period.
2025 - 4th (pending)
2024 - 2nd
2023 - 2nd
2022 - 1st
2021 - 4th
2020 - 5th
2019 - 5th
2018 - 2nd
2017 - 3rd
2016 - 4th
1/
2025 - 4th (pending)
2024 - 2nd
2023 - 2nd
2022 - 1st
2021 - 4th
2020 - 5th
2019 - 5th
2018 - 2nd
2017 - 3rd
2016 - 4th
1/
November 18, 2025 at 8:17 AM
☘️Ireland are going to end the year in the top-5 of World Rugby's rankings for the 10th successive year. Only New Zealand have also done this over the same period.
2025 - 4th (pending)
2024 - 2nd
2023 - 2nd
2022 - 1st
2021 - 4th
2020 - 5th
2019 - 5th
2018 - 2nd
2017 - 3rd
2016 - 4th
1/
2025 - 4th (pending)
2024 - 2nd
2023 - 2nd
2022 - 1st
2021 - 4th
2020 - 5th
2019 - 5th
2018 - 2nd
2017 - 3rd
2016 - 4th
1/
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I've a lad from work who has tickets for tonight but can't make it and he's looking for a home for them, 100 quid for the pair. BLK515 Row F if anyone interested ?
November 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I've a lad from work who has tickets for tonight but can't make it and he's looking for a home for them, 100 quid for the pair. BLK515 Row F if anyone interested ?
Clerkin nails it ...
Beating Portugal changed how people see the Ireland team. Long may it last
Beating Portugal changed how people see the Ireland team. Long may it last
The chances of making the World Cup are still pretty slim but suddenly there’s an energy that has been missing for too long
www.irishtimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Clerkin nails it ...
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Paddy McCarthy gets his first start for Ireland.
Sam Prendergast in at 10.
Mack Hansen back from injury, first Test start at fullback.
Caelan Doris moves to openside.
Stuart McCloskey back at 12.
Cian Prendergast and Nick Timoney on the bench.
Sam Prendergast in at 10.
Mack Hansen back from injury, first Test start at fullback.
Caelan Doris moves to openside.
Stuart McCloskey back at 12.
Cian Prendergast and Nick Timoney on the bench.
November 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Paddy McCarthy gets his first start for Ireland.
Sam Prendergast in at 10.
Mack Hansen back from injury, first Test start at fullback.
Caelan Doris moves to openside.
Stuart McCloskey back at 12.
Cian Prendergast and Nick Timoney on the bench.
Sam Prendergast in at 10.
Mack Hansen back from injury, first Test start at fullback.
Caelan Doris moves to openside.
Stuart McCloskey back at 12.
Cian Prendergast and Nick Timoney on the bench.
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🚨BREAKING: Oversight Dems have received new emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that raise serious questions about Donald Trump and his knowledge of Epstein’s horrific crimes.
Read them for yourself. It’s time to end this cover-up and RELEASE THE FILES.
Read them for yourself. It’s time to end this cover-up and RELEASE THE FILES.
November 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🚨BREAKING: Oversight Dems have received new emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that raise serious questions about Donald Trump and his knowledge of Epstein’s horrific crimes.
Read them for yourself. It’s time to end this cover-up and RELEASE THE FILES.
Read them for yourself. It’s time to end this cover-up and RELEASE THE FILES.
Update - they're chilled now ...
November 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Update - they're chilled now ...
November 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
November 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
😂😂😂😂😂
To be clear, I don’t begrudge Farrell his debut.
BUT can you imagine the absolute headloss that would be currently unfolding if we were giving a cap to a 32 year old player who played for Leinster.
BUT can you imagine the absolute headloss that would be currently unfolding if we were giving a cap to a 32 year old player who played for Leinster.
Ireland team vs Japan
November 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
😂😂😂😂😂