Joanne Dunphy
@joannedunphy.bsky.social
Irish adhd pirate, writer & scribbler.
Previously a boom op!💪🏽🎤
Previously a boom op!💪🏽🎤
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Joanne Dunphy
@joannedunphy.bsky.social
· Nov 17
Romola Garai, Elizabeth Karlsen, Cheryl Dunye, Tilusha Ghelani to Mentor Writers Lab U.K. & Ireland, Participants Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Cheryl Dunye, actor Romola Garai, producer Elizabeth Karlsen and commissioner Tilusha Ghelani are mentors at The Writers Lab U.K.
variety.com
Narrow escape!
Ten people rescued after boats pulled into sinkhole in Shropshire canal
Ten people rescued after boats pulled into sinkhole in Shropshire canal
Major incident declared as 50-metre-long breach opens up and discharges water on to surrounding land
Ten people have been helped to safety after a sinkhole opened up in a Shropshire canal, pulling in boats and discharging large volumes of water on to surrounding land.
Emergency services declared a major incident after the 50-metre-long sinkhole breached the canal in the West Midlands, leaving boats teetering on the edge of a steep drop or stuck at the bottom of the cavity. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Narrow escape!
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe... @uplift.ie
Ban the hunting of foxes with packs of dogs on horseback in Ireland
Can you support this campaign to bring in legislation banning the hunting of foxes using packs of dogs and horses?
my.uplift.ie
November 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe... @uplift.ie
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr... @uplift.ie
Provide Safe Shelter For All People Seeking Safety
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my.uplift.ie
October 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr... @uplift.ie
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe... @uplift.ie
Petition to Ban Fox Hunting in Ireland
Can you support this campaign to bring in legislation banning the hunting of foxes using packs of dogs and horses?
my.uplift.ie
October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe... @uplift.ie
The Neutrality Files show how the US government, Big Tech and arms lobbyists all influence Ireland's foreign policy are trying to end Irish Neutrality. Share this now to get the whole country talking about The Neutrality Files. uplift.ie/neutrality-f... uplift.ie/neutrality-f...
The Neutrality Files - Uplift - People Powered Change
The Neutrality Files show how the US government, Big Tech and arms lobbyists influence Irish foreign policy. Keep Irish Neutrality
uplift.ie
October 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The Neutrality Files show how the US government, Big Tech and arms lobbyists all influence Ireland's foreign policy are trying to end Irish Neutrality. Share this now to get the whole country talking about The Neutrality Files. uplift.ie/neutrality-f... uplift.ie/neutrality-f...
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The head of the UK's leading anti-racism campaign group Hope not Hate wrote to Keir Starmer to complain about his "silence" in the face of a rising far-right threat.
"At the time when people needed leadership there was silence.
“And for the far right, that silence just emboldened them further"
"At the time when people needed leadership there was silence.
“And for the far right, that silence just emboldened them further"
Nigel Farage's Reform a Bigger Far-Right Threat Than the BNP, Says UK’s Leading Anti-Racism Campaigner
Hope not Hate's CEO Nick Lowles says Reform's rise is mainstreaming ideas that were previously taboo even on parts of the far-right
bylinetimes.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The head of the UK's leading anti-racism campaign group Hope not Hate wrote to Keir Starmer to complain about his "silence" in the face of a rising far-right threat.
"At the time when people needed leadership there was silence.
“And for the far right, that silence just emboldened them further"
"At the time when people needed leadership there was silence.
“And for the far right, that silence just emboldened them further"
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After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel
Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.
www.yahoo.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
Irish mums were promised safe, personal maternity care with real options. Instead, we're getting too many unnecessary procedures and unfair treatment depending on where you live. Our families—and hardworking midwives—deserve much better. my.uplift.ie/petitions/mo... @uplift.ie
Choice in Maternity Care Matters: Mothers Deserve More
Irish mums were promised safe, personal maternity care with real options. Instead, we're getting too many unnecessary procedures and unfair treatment depending on where you live. Our families—and hard...
my.uplift.ie
September 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Irish mums were promised safe, personal maternity care with real options. Instead, we're getting too many unnecessary procedures and unfair treatment depending on where you live. Our families—and hardworking midwives—deserve much better. my.uplift.ie/petitions/mo... @uplift.ie
2 tix for sale for 19 Sept in Manchester. DM me if you know anyone interested. #peterkay #manchester
September 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
2 tix for sale for 19 Sept in Manchester. DM me if you know anyone interested. #peterkay #manchester
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The president’s 2019 state visit to London was met with widespread protests. He’s headed back this week
www.rollingstone.co.uk/tv/channel-4...
www.rollingstone.co.uk/tv/channel-4...
Channel 4 to air marathon of Trump’s lies as he visits UK
The president’s 2019 state visit to London was met with widespread protests. He’s headed back this week
www.rollingstone.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The president’s 2019 state visit to London was met with widespread protests. He’s headed back this week
www.rollingstone.co.uk/tv/channel-4...
www.rollingstone.co.uk/tv/channel-4...
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President Michael D Higgins said some of the EU's strongest members are "deciding to stay silent in watching emaciated children in what is a human, manmade, really atrocious infliction on people" in Gaza
EU members 'deciding to stay silent' on Gaza - President
President Michael D Higgins said some of the EU's strongest members are "deciding to stay silent in watching emaciated children in what is a human, manmade, really atrocious infliction on people".
www.rte.ie
September 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
President Michael D Higgins said some of the EU's strongest members are "deciding to stay silent in watching emaciated children in what is a human, manmade, really atrocious infliction on people" in Gaza
All eyes on The Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the Israeli occupation's illegal siege on Gaza. Sign & share to show your support. my.uplift.ie/petitions/i-... @uplift.ie
I'm supporting the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the illegal siege of Gaza.
All eyes on The Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the Israeli occupation's illegal siege on Gaza. Sign & share to show your support.
my.uplift.ie
September 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
All eyes on The Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the Israeli occupation's illegal siege on Gaza. Sign & share to show your support. my.uplift.ie/petitions/i-... @uplift.ie
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Today, Elders Helen Clark and Mary Robinson witnessed the shocking reality behind the unfolding famine in Gaza during a visit to Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses in Al Arish, and the Rafah border crossing...
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August 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Today, Elders Helen Clark and Mary Robinson witnessed the shocking reality behind the unfolding famine in Gaza during a visit to Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses in Al Arish, and the Rafah border crossing...
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I've just signed this petition calling on our government to change their rules so that people seeking asylum can access all education and training courses. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/gi... @uplift.ie
Give people seeking asylum the right to an education
I've just signed this petition calling on our government to change their rules so that people seeking asylum can access all education and training courses. Will you sign too?
my.uplift.ie
August 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I've just signed this petition calling on our government to change their rules so that people seeking asylum can access all education and training courses. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/gi... @uplift.ie
Adi Roche has a message of peace and why Irish Neutrality must not be ended by this government. Can you share her message with friends and family now? action.uplift.ie/campaigns/ad...
Share Adi Roche's message
Adi Roche has a message of peace and why Irish Neutrality must not be ended by this government.
Can you share her message with friends and family now?
action.uplift.ie
July 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Adi Roche has a message of peace and why Irish Neutrality must not be ended by this government. Can you share her message with friends and family now? action.uplift.ie/campaigns/ad...
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🚨TRUMP COMING TO THE UK
It would be such a shame for Donald if this photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein appeared absolutely EVERYWHERE on his tour of the UK. It would truly be such a huge shame if everyone donated to make that happen 👀 link in bio x
It would be such a shame for Donald if this photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein appeared absolutely EVERYWHERE on his tour of the UK. It would truly be such a huge shame if everyone donated to make that happen 👀 link in bio x
July 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🚨TRUMP COMING TO THE UK
It would be such a shame for Donald if this photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein appeared absolutely EVERYWHERE on his tour of the UK. It would truly be such a huge shame if everyone donated to make that happen 👀 link in bio x
It would be such a shame for Donald if this photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein appeared absolutely EVERYWHERE on his tour of the UK. It would truly be such a huge shame if everyone donated to make that happen 👀 link in bio x
More like 65yrs! #tuam #motherandbabyhomes
Why has it taken a decade to exhume the bodies of the 800 dead babies of Tuam? | Caelainn Hogan
Why has it taken a decade to exhume the bodies of the 800 dead babies of Tuam? | Caelainn Hogan
The mass exhumation in Ireland is vindication for campaigners – but their battle for justice is far from over, says Irish journalist Caelainn Hogan
www.theguardian.com
July 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
More like 65yrs! #tuam #motherandbabyhomes
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Trump's UK state visit was just announced for 17 September.
💥💥💥 JOIN THE PROTEST!
Let's make it absolutely massive.
stoptrump.org.uk
💥💥💥 JOIN THE PROTEST!
Let's make it absolutely massive.
stoptrump.org.uk
July 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Trump's UK state visit was just announced for 17 September.
💥💥💥 JOIN THE PROTEST!
Let's make it absolutely massive.
stoptrump.org.uk
💥💥💥 JOIN THE PROTEST!
Let's make it absolutely massive.
stoptrump.org.uk
I've just signed this petition calling on the government to protect the GPO as a national monument and to scrap plans to turn it into shops and offices. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr... @uplift.ie
Protect Our Revolutionary History - Make the GPO a National Monument not a Shopping Centre
I've just signed this petition calling on the government to protect the GPO as a national monument and to scrap plans to turn it into shops and offices. Will you sign too?
my.uplift.ie
July 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I've just signed this petition calling on the government to protect the GPO as a national monument and to scrap plans to turn it into shops and offices. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr... @uplift.ie
Sign the petition to Keir Starmer: Oppose Trump's war on Iran
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-tru...
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-tru...
Petition: Keir Starmer – Oppose Trump’s war on Iran
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
June 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Sign the petition to Keir Starmer: Oppose Trump's war on Iran
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-tru...
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-tru...
I've signed this open letter calling on the Prime Minister to give more time for the #CANBill debate—and deliver the #REALChange we need. We need action for a greener, healthier, happier future—where people and nature can thrive. Will you add your name too? action.zerohour.uk @zero-hour.bsky.social
Climate and Nature Bill Campaign
Take action to support the Climate and Nature Bill
action.zerohour.uk
June 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
I've signed this open letter calling on the Prime Minister to give more time for the #CANBill debate—and deliver the #REALChange we need. We need action for a greener, healthier, happier future—where people and nature can thrive. Will you add your name too? action.zerohour.uk @zero-hour.bsky.social