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Kneecap @kneecapceol.bsky.social · 1d

A wee message from us 👇

A Message to the Police (British) State

News of a Crown Prosecution Service Appeal against the ruling of their own judge is unsurprising.

He ruled the charge was ‘unlawful and null’ and it was.

It is unsurprising because this whole process has not been driven by the police or the courts, it has been driven by politicans backed up by British media. This is political policing.

There is no ‘important point of law’. The CPS have submitted nothing new in their appeal. What there is though, is a state wide witch-hunt against Palestinian solidarity.

The media were gleefully informed about this appeal before we were.

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A Message to the Police (British) State

Once again this is a massive waste of taxpayers money, of police time, of court time.

Once again there are endless news reports about Mo Chara, about Kneecap but we are NOT the story.

Yesterday 104 Palestinians were murdered in Gaza and hundreds more maimed as Israel commits genocide.

Entire families wiped out, people bombed to pieces as they slept, young kids with limbs blown off and no medicaine to treat them.

This is aided and supported by the British State.

We will fight you in your court again. We will win again.

FREE PALESTINE / TIOCHFAIDH ÁR LÁ

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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 4d

Typical gardaí who've allowed the far-right bigots block roads, stop traffic, discommode people going about the daily lives. But, pro Palestinian marchers get battered & pepper sprayed with vicious intent.

Where's the 'softly, softly' approach now?!

(Credit Pádraig Drummond)

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Blomidev @blomidev.bsky.social · 5d

Hey Bluesky! I figured it would be a good time to show off the game I've been working on for a little while.

Introducing TaleKeep, a peasant-hopping castle simulation RPG set in a storybook medieval world.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 7d

Just announced at the NEXUS Games Summit, six incredible teams have been awarded the first stage of the Irish Games Fund. We’re delighted to say that the six teams are:

- Dreamfeel
- ENIGMA Studio
- Mystic Systems
- Outlier
- Pewter Games Studios
- Psychic Games

www.imirt.ie/news/2025/10...

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jade 🫀 comms closed @yellghoul.bsky.social · 6d

the flotilla tracker no longer shows any vessels, and the iof claims all but one boat has been intercepted - unclear which one 🙁🙁🙁
flotilla activists are being held in a high-sec prison, NOT normal for immigration detainees

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Alanna Smith @alannawrites.bsky.social · 7d

The language of non-consent around AI is really telling. "It's too late to be scared." "It's here whether we want it or not." "You'll have to learn to work with it." "You can't fight the inevitable."

All just variations of "you're not allowed to say no." Creepy technology made by creepy people.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 7d

‘It’s too late to be scared’: readers on the controversial rise of AI ‘actors’

The birth of AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood has caused a backlash in Hollywood and has sparked conversation from Guardian readers

www.theguardian.com

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The Dangerous Ones @thedangerousones.com · 11d

🚨Trump Sends Troops to Portland

Trump just ordered the military into Portland and ICE detention centers nationwide. He even authorized “full force.”

This isn’t law and order, it’s authoritarian rule.

Democracy is on the line.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 11d

Trump just ordered the military into Portland, and he’s giving them the green light to use lethal force on American citizens.

Authoritarianism is an abstract concept but Trump is making its impacts real and tangible. Let’s be real about it: This is the beginning of dictatorship in America.

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Jess 🎲 @jehsiee.bsky.social · 13d

Happy #Hades2 Release Day! 🌙 Here's a look back at all the fanarts we made for our last challenge💚

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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 13d

In the latest anti-worker, anti-young person revelation, the government have been exposed: after promising to scrap sub-minimum wages, they’ve instead bowed to big business and extended the super-exploitation of young workers until at least 2029.

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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 13d

"engaged in an examination of this matter" until people hopefully stop asking about it.

We won't stop.

Stop the illegal overflights. Stop Irish complicity in genocide.

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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 13d

It’s not enough to talk, our government must act on the genocide.

We demand protection for the 22 Irish delegates on the #GlobalSumudFlotilla and call for a legal observer to ensure international law is upheld.

These are humanitarians bringing baby formula and aid to starving children in Gaza.

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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · Dec 6

"We also want to work with others to form a left front to give people a clear governmental alternative to FF and FG rule at the next possible opportunity."
We need to learn the lessons from #GE24.
#KickOutFFFG #SpéirGhorm

Paul Murphy: Clearly, the Irish left needs to unite once and for all ahead of future elections

A week on from General Election 2024, the People Before Profit TD looks at the fragmented left and asks what it can do to change politics in the future.

www.thejournal.ie

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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · Feb 18

A cost-of-living crisis isn't the easiest time to sell art, but: www.ciaraioch.com is where you can support my work, with each archival-quality print on textured heavy paper being produced here in Ireland, shipping internationally in eco-friendly packaging, with free mini-treats in every order 🎁

Collage of different prints from my online store

Close up of the Irish Aquatic Life print

Linocut print of Men Of The Blaskets, with small flowers beside it

Imbolc print next to purple flowers

#speirgorm #speirghorm #art #traditionalart #artist

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Denman Rooke @denmanrooke.com · 18d

Great to see! I was really hoping they'd join the other Left parties for a united Left candidate. Let's do this!

Maybe it's something that can be built on for the next GE too? Imagine a Left Alliance committing to kicking FG and FF out of govt.
#ConnollyForPresident

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 18d

Sinn Féin has announced that it will support Independent candidate Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, ending months of speculation over its position

Sinn Féin to back Catherine Connolly in race for Áras

Sinn Féin has announced that it will support Independent candidate Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, ending months of speculation over its position.

www.rte.ie

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Niamh Ní Cheallaigh 🇮🇪 ♿️ 🇵🇸 @niamhnicheallaigh.bsky.social · 18d

This decision by Sinn Féin to back Catherine Connolly for president is the right choice. Now, let's get the job done. 🇮🇪🗳

#SpéirGorm
#CatherineConnellyForPresident

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 18d

Sinn Féin has announced that it will support Independent candidate Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, ending months of speculation over its position

Sinn Féin to back Catherine Connolly in race for Áras

Sinn Féin has announced that it will support Independent candidate Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, ending months of speculation over its position.

www.rte.ie

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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 18d

Did you ever say you'd pay to see me take a hike?

Now's your chance!

Reply or message me if you'd like to sponsor me for our local fundraiser for the Catherine Connolly for President campaign.

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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 18d

Sinn Féin, Ireland’s largest opposition party, has decided to support Catherine Connolly for president. With the right wing & centre right nominees flailing, this is a shot in the arm for the independent left-winger’s campaign. The three national newspapers, all hard right, will be on the attack! 😉

Sinn Féin backing Catherine Connolly in race for Áras

Sinn Féin has announced that it will support Independent candidate Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, ending months of speculation over its position.

www.rte.ie

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 18d

I welcome the announcements that Sinn Féin and @greenpartyie.bsky.social are backing my candidacy for president of Ireland, I am very much heartened by their support.

The coalition of left, centre left parties and independents backing my run for president is a welcome change for Irish politics.

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Korlis @korl.is · 23d

if it's not end-to-end encrypted, it's public

skooks @skookses.bsky.social · 23d

The police will call you about photos you post to private chats. They will do this almost immediately, it seems www.kenklippenstein.com/p/charlie-ki...

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socialistdenman.bsky.social @socialistdenman.bsky.social · 24d

People Before Profit Galway support Catherine Connolly for President.

"Catherine’s candidature is a crucial opportunity for the left in Ireland to engage in an transformative and inspirational campaign"

pbpgalway.ie/2025/09/15/p...

Graphic with the Connolly for President and People Before Profit Galway logos with a picture of Catherine Connolly

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Denman Rooke @denmanrooke.com · 25d

Ceist agus Craic for Catherine!

Table Quiz this Wed Sept 17th at Massimo Bar Galway, doors at 7pm

€10 per person.

All funds raised will go directly to the Catherine Connolly TD Presidential Campaign.

Link to register - bígí linn!

shorturl.at/VOItx

#galwayforcatherine
#gaillimhdoncatherine

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socialistdenman.bsky.social @socialistdenman.bsky.social · 25d

Ceist agus Craic for Catherine!

Table Quiz this Wed Sept 17th at Massimo Bar Galway, doors at 7pm

€10 per person.

All funds raised will go directly to the Catherine Connolly TD Presidential Campaign.

Link to register - bígí linn!

shorturl.at/VOItx

#galwayforcatherine
#gaillimhdoncatherine

Ceist agus Craic. Table quiz fundraiser graphic.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 26d

An bhfuil uachtarán a labhrann Gaeilge ag iarraidh uait? Cabhraigh linn é a chur i gcrích. Bí linn ag seoladh Gaeilgeoirí ar son Connolly le @cuan.deburca an Luan seo chugainn, an 15 Meán Fómhair ag 7 i.n. i Club na Múinteoirí, 36 Cearnóg Parnell Thiar, BÁC 1.

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Supergiant Games @supergiantgames.bsky.social · 26d

HADES II v1.0 is coming September 25!🌒

Battle beyond the Underworld in our launch trailer.🏔️

Play in blazing-fast 120fps in TV Mode on Nintendo Switch 2, or 60fps on Nintendo Switch (w/ free upgrade to Switch 2). Transfer PC progress from Steam/Epic w/ Cross Saves.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8lJ...

Hades II – v1.0 Launch Trailer (Coming Sep. 25!)

YouTube video by Supergiant Games

www.youtube.com

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