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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 8h

The opening exchanges of the high stakes Fianna Fáil meeting discussing the presidential election are described as calm and mild so far. TDs voicing the hurt felt by party members across the country.

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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 8h

The Sinn Féin Leader has asked the party's TDs to only attend the Oireachtas when necessary for the next few weeks and to instead step up campaigning for Catherine Connolly in their constituencies.

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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 8h

The FF Leader has apologised to his colleagues for the presidential election debacle at a parliamentary party meeting tonight. In an emotional and humble address Mícheál Martin spoke of his lifelong commitment to the party.

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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 3d

Kerry FC pull one goal back in Tallaght.

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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 3d

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5 key takeaways from the latest presidential debate

After the second debate of the Presidential Election campaign, Michéal Lehane takes a look at the key talking points.

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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 5d

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Magan talked about facing death in recent interview

The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55. Here, we revisit his recent interview on RTÉ radio where the writer expressed his thoughts on spirituality, the c...

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 7d

Golden Plovers dazzle in today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight. ✨

While some stay year-round, their numbers grow in winter as they’re joined by visitors from Scandinavia.

Spot them darting about in fields and estuaries.

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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 7d

Via Euronews: Rattled Denmark hosts EU summit to talk Drone Wall, defence and Ukraine www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

Rattled Denmark hosts summit to talk Drone Wall, EU defence & Ukraine

Drone sightings in Denmark, including over military sites, have led to temporary airport closures. #EuropeNews

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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 9d

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Europe, Russian confrontation a 'new type of war' - Tusk

The Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk has said that the current confrontation between Europe and Russia is a "new type of war".

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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 9d

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Man honoured in Cork for tending to Air India graves

A man who has spent 40 years tending to the graves of the only two victims of the Air India disaster who were left unclaimed has been honoured by an Indian cultural group in Cork.

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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 9d

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has said the latest EU report showing Ireland’s natural environment in “very poor” condition must be a serious wake-up call.

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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 9d

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Leinster House access works set to cost €180,000

Works to ensure all visitors to Leinster House are able to access the building independently are set to cost €180,000.

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Ian Denton @iand777.bsky.social · 10d

The waxing gibbous moon in the clear sky over North Dorset, just now.
Illumination approx. 37.8%
#moon

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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 10d

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Moldova's high-stakes vote: Democracy v disinformation

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has told RTÉ News that Russia has tried to influence tomorrow's high-stakes parliamentary election in the country through a campaign of bribery and disinformation about t...

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Tony Connelly @tconnellyrte.bsky.social · 10d

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Crisis in Israel could shape country for generation

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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 10d

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Stakes are high for Gavin on campaign launch day

There are some august former high-ranking members of the Defence Forces who without much prompting will talk at length about Jim Gavin's leadership qualities, writes Political Correspondent Mícheál Le...

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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 11d

Two of Cahersiveen’s most well known businesses shut their doors for the final time this week. Banks shop lit up the corner of Church Street for the last eight decades. The Fertha Bar was a key part of the town since its doors opened in 1988. #BarrnaSráide

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Mckeedi @mckeedi.bsky.social · 13d

Kestrel at Blacktoft Sands Nature Reserve, North Lincolnshire, UK #birds #kestrel #rspb #birdsofprey #blacktoftsandsnaturereserve #protectedareas #falcon

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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 13d

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Nominations, recriminations and that handbag!

The Áras race begins as Budget day looms.... A three horse race without Sheridan and Steen. How are the candidates faring and will it be an exciting campaign? Also what's coming down the line with Bu...

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Mícheál Lehane @fertha.bsky.social · 13d

Following an emergency meeting of the Dáil Business Committee tonight, it was agreed to debate a cross party motion next Tuesday on the threat to Irish citizens on board the Sumud Flotilla.

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PHHarris @phh5.bsky.social · 13d

White-crowned sparrow. Delighted to have them back in the habitat.

#White-crownedsparrow
#bird #birdbath
#birdwatching
#backyard-habitat
#resistwithlove #nature
#wildlifephotography