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I’ve been nominated for the FIFA prize for literature, oh wait, I just found out I won. Imaginary prizes are it turns out, very easy to win.
December 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I’ve been nominated for the FIFA prize for literature, oh wait, I just found out I won. Imaginary prizes are it turns out, very easy to win.
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Reviewed CMAT’s show in Dublin.
CMAT at 3Arena review: One of the best gigs of 2025 by an artist at the peak of her powers
Having conquered an arena, the immediate feeling now is that a stadium awaits her
www.irishtimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Reviewed CMAT’s show in Dublin.
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It is an absolutely delightful irony that the richest man in the world is universally acknowledged to be a huge fucking loser who not a single living person envies in any way at all
Remember folks: if you have any small amount of artistic talent, any sex appeal, or can make your friends laugh, the richest man on earth is crying screaming throwing up because he can’t be you.
December 7, 2025 at 12:23 AM
It is an absolutely delightful irony that the richest man in the world is universally acknowledged to be a huge fucking loser who not a single living person envies in any way at all
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Pop into us for a personalised signing of Celtic Mythology. The authors are with us in store until 1 pm today. A gorgeous gift for folklore lovers and winter readers. €14.99.
Did I mention only 3 weekends left?!
Did I mention only 3 weekends left?!
December 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Pop into us for a personalised signing of Celtic Mythology. The authors are with us in store until 1 pm today. A gorgeous gift for folklore lovers and winter readers. €14.99.
Did I mention only 3 weekends left?!
Did I mention only 3 weekends left?!
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Must-read: "Politicians should be careful about what the lobbyists wish for – the latter’s cures often make things worse.
The planning system is a key part of democracy and the legal system is how citizens hold power to account. Tinker with them at your peril"
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
The planning system is a key part of democracy and the legal system is how citizens hold power to account. Tinker with them at your peril"
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Lorcan Sirr: Judicial reviews are not the problem – and deregulation is no answer
We have seen before how cutting ‘red tape’ leads to disaster, especially in planning and housing
www.irishtimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Must-read: "Politicians should be careful about what the lobbyists wish for – the latter’s cures often make things worse.
The planning system is a key part of democracy and the legal system is how citizens hold power to account. Tinker with them at your peril"
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
The planning system is a key part of democracy and the legal system is how citizens hold power to account. Tinker with them at your peril"
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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“RTÉ will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, nor will RTÉ broadcast the competition.
RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there.”
RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there.”
RTÉ to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel
Ireland will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, and it will not be broadcast by RTÉ, after the European Broadcasting Union confirmed today that Israel will be allowed to take part...
www.rte.ie
December 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“RTÉ will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, nor will RTÉ broadcast the competition.
RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there.”
RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there.”
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The problem is not the courts.
The problem is that the Irish government parties are ideologically incapable of taking the actions necessary to solve the housing crisis. They know how to fix it, but they won't, waiting instead for the "market" to do it for them, which it never, ever will.
The problem is that the Irish government parties are ideologically incapable of taking the actions necessary to solve the housing crisis. They know how to fix it, but they won't, waiting instead for the "market" to do it for them, which it never, ever will.
ICYMI
Government claim that Judicial Reviews will be up 30% this year & will “drown the courts” is false, they’ll be down about 15% in 2025 #Planning #Speirgorm
Government claim that Judicial Reviews will be up 30% this year & will “drown the courts” is false, they’ll be down about 15% in 2025 #Planning #Speirgorm
Min Jack Chambers claim: “number of judicial reviews rapidly growing. 2024 saw 43% increase on 2023, & 2025 a further 30% increase in cases in Court”
Factcheck “number of JR decreasing year on year..members of public to take 40% fewer in 2025 & overall JRs will be 15% lower this year”
links below
Factcheck “number of JR decreasing year on year..members of public to take 40% fewer in 2025 & overall JRs will be 15% lower this year”
links below
December 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The problem is not the courts.
The problem is that the Irish government parties are ideologically incapable of taking the actions necessary to solve the housing crisis. They know how to fix it, but they won't, waiting instead for the "market" to do it for them, which it never, ever will.
The problem is that the Irish government parties are ideologically incapable of taking the actions necessary to solve the housing crisis. They know how to fix it, but they won't, waiting instead for the "market" to do it for them, which it never, ever will.
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Public broadcasters in Ireland, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Spain said Thursday they will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, after the European Broadcasting Union refused to hold a vote on whether to exclude Israel.
December 6, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Public broadcasters in Ireland, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Spain said Thursday they will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, after the European Broadcasting Union refused to hold a vote on whether to exclude Israel.
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Look guys, if the gays can boycott the Eurovision, the very very very least you can do is boycott FIFA
December 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Look guys, if the gays can boycott the Eurovision, the very very very least you can do is boycott FIFA
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If I had failed a responsibility to deliver housing and infrastructure for decades, I too might try to build a narrative blaming my failure on third parties (courts, lawyers, citizens, The Goblin Prince Under The Mountain).
But I see no reason, bar abject power worship, for anyone to repeat it.
But I see no reason, bar abject power worship, for anyone to repeat it.
December 5, 2025 at 7:34 AM
If I had failed a responsibility to deliver housing and infrastructure for decades, I too might try to build a narrative blaming my failure on third parties (courts, lawyers, citizens, The Goblin Prince Under The Mountain).
But I see no reason, bar abject power worship, for anyone to repeat it.
But I see no reason, bar abject power worship, for anyone to repeat it.
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My tribute to my dad, who passed away last month in the UK.
He was a proud Indian immigrant *and* a proud British citizen.
His life story is one long rebuttal to the nativists, bigots and xenophobes.
He was a proud Indian immigrant *and* a proud British citizen.
His life story is one long rebuttal to the nativists, bigots and xenophobes.
Mehdi Pays Tribute To His Late Father
YouTube video by Zeteo
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
My tribute to my dad, who passed away last month in the UK.
He was a proud Indian immigrant *and* a proud British citizen.
His life story is one long rebuttal to the nativists, bigots and xenophobes.
He was a proud Indian immigrant *and* a proud British citizen.
His life story is one long rebuttal to the nativists, bigots and xenophobes.
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Ireland will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, and it will not be broadcast by RTÉ, after the European Broadcasting Union confirmed today that Israel will be allowed to take part
RTÉ to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel
Ireland will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, and it will not be broadcast by RTÉ, after the European Broadcasting Union confirmed today that Israel will be allowed to take part...
www.rte.ie
December 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Ireland will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, and it will not be broadcast by RTÉ, after the European Broadcasting Union confirmed today that Israel will be allowed to take part
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I am hearing from multiple sources that the EU Commission is announcing its first DSA fine tomorrow against X on ad transparency, blue check & dark pattern, and researcher access to data.
The fine is in the "100s of millions of Euros."
Elon about to get big mad.
I am hearing from multiple sources that the EU Commission is announcing its first DSA fine tomorrow against X on ad transparency, blue check & dark pattern, and researcher access to data.
The fine is in the "100s of millions of Euros."
Elon about to get big mad.
December 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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I am hearing from multiple sources that the EU Commission is announcing its first DSA fine tomorrow against X on ad transparency, blue check & dark pattern, and researcher access to data.
The fine is in the "100s of millions of Euros."
Elon about to get big mad.
I am hearing from multiple sources that the EU Commission is announcing its first DSA fine tomorrow against X on ad transparency, blue check & dark pattern, and researcher access to data.
The fine is in the "100s of millions of Euros."
Elon about to get big mad.
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The Express is furious about this because the moment you show those who repeat anti-immigration rhetoric the real human stories their narrative collapses.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
December 4, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The Express is furious about this because the moment you show those who repeat anti-immigration rhetoric the real human stories their narrative collapses.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
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The Victorian insistence on fencing away help from the undeserving is a mental trap that causes misery for everyone, including its advocates.
Basic Income looks this in the face and says “Cash for all. No questions asked.”
It is why it works. It is why the evidence for it is never enough for them.
Basic Income looks this in the face and says “Cash for all. No questions asked.”
It is why it works. It is why the evidence for it is never enough for them.
Balancing "no person with a disability should be denied accommodations" with "it's important to discourage non-disabled people from pretending to be disabled to take advantage of these accommodations" is really difficult and I don't have a great answer for what anyone should do about it.
December 4, 2025 at 7:36 AM
The Victorian insistence on fencing away help from the undeserving is a mental trap that causes misery for everyone, including its advocates.
Basic Income looks this in the face and says “Cash for all. No questions asked.”
It is why it works. It is why the evidence for it is never enough for them.
Basic Income looks this in the face and says “Cash for all. No questions asked.”
It is why it works. It is why the evidence for it is never enough for them.
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Gardaí say almost 4,000 people have been reported missing so far this year.
Families marked National Missing Persons Day today and made fresh appeals for information on their loved ones.
#VMNews
Families marked National Missing Persons Day today and made fresh appeals for information on their loved ones.
#VMNews
December 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Gardaí say almost 4,000 people have been reported missing so far this year.
Families marked National Missing Persons Day today and made fresh appeals for information on their loved ones.
#VMNews
Families marked National Missing Persons Day today and made fresh appeals for information on their loved ones.
#VMNews
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And look where it's written too. Top, and to the right. Top, and to the right
December 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
And look where it's written too. Top, and to the right. Top, and to the right
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But ireland is full guys
December 1, 2025 at 10:57 PM
But ireland is full guys
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Ireland's emissions "too small to matter" argument fails on every level – mathematical, physical, legal, moral – and defies basic common sense.
- @hannahdaly.ie www.irishtimes.com/environment/... #ClimateEmergency
- @hannahdaly.ie www.irishtimes.com/environment/... #ClimateEmergency
‘Too small to matter’ is the laziest-possible excuse in climate debate
At a time of crisis, co-operation is the only way to resolve the climate collective-action problem
www.irishtimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Ireland's emissions "too small to matter" argument fails on every level – mathematical, physical, legal, moral – and defies basic common sense.
- @hannahdaly.ie www.irishtimes.com/environment/... #ClimateEmergency
- @hannahdaly.ie www.irishtimes.com/environment/... #ClimateEmergency
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“Government says it’s not them— it’s us
If public objection/legal delay are such big issue why not take lower-hanging fruit?.. it seems counterintuitive to prioritise most complex projects over things that should have been done years ago” www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...
If public objection/legal delay are such big issue why not take lower-hanging fruit?.. it seems counterintuitive to prioritise most complex projects over things that should have been done years ago” www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...
Paul Hosford: The Government says it’s not them — it’s us. But is that really why nothing gets built?
Record NDP funding promises transformation, yet transport and housing projects continue to drift as political choices and systemic delays collide
www.irishexaminer.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
“Government says it’s not them— it’s us
If public objection/legal delay are such big issue why not take lower-hanging fruit?.. it seems counterintuitive to prioritise most complex projects over things that should have been done years ago” www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...
If public objection/legal delay are such big issue why not take lower-hanging fruit?.. it seems counterintuitive to prioritise most complex projects over things that should have been done years ago” www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...
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In 1968 Finland banned for profit education, the few private schools that exist in Finland have to reinvest any profit they make or pay it back to parents.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
December 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
In 1968 Finland banned for profit education, the few private schools that exist in Finland have to reinvest any profit they make or pay it back to parents.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years.
There should be no profit in education or healthcare.
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Imagine being a teenager from Afghanistan who managed to somehow find a way out of the violent chaos that our "developed" countries unleashed on them before fucking off back home, and then you end up getting beaten bloody by thick pricks in Brittas fucking Bay
Horrible story, and I hope those assholes are caught and dealt with
And while I certainly blame far right agitators, Facebook etc, and sleeveens like McGuirk/Gript for fomenting this kind of awful stuff, Simon Harris and others in government need to take a hard look at themselves and their rhetoric
And while I certainly blame far right agitators, Facebook etc, and sleeveens like McGuirk/Gript for fomenting this kind of awful stuff, Simon Harris and others in government need to take a hard look at themselves and their rhetoric
Asylum seekers have told of how they were followed by men on motorcycles before being subjected to an alleged attack in rural Co Dublin yesterday.
The incident – which saw the young men beaten and their car windows smashed – has been condemned.
www.thejournal.ie/brittas-asyl...
The incident – which saw the young men beaten and their car windows smashed – has been condemned.
www.thejournal.ie/brittas-asyl...
December 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Imagine being a teenager from Afghanistan who managed to somehow find a way out of the violent chaos that our "developed" countries unleashed on them before fucking off back home, and then you end up getting beaten bloody by thick pricks in Brittas fucking Bay