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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Karen Sugrue 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🇵🇸 @karsugrue.bsky.social · 1d

Wonderful news that you’re home safe x

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Damian Stack @damianstack.bsky.social · 3d

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Karen Sugrue 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🇵🇸 @karsugrue.bsky.social · 5d

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Karen Sugrue 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🇵🇸 @karsugrue.bsky.social · 5d

That’s really lovely of you - thank you so much x

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Karen Sugrue 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🇵🇸 @karsugrue.bsky.social · 7d

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Jennifer O'Meara @jenniferomeara5.bsky.social · 7d

Echoing Karen's words here. If something isn't right get it checked out. I'll be having my annual mammogram at the end of the month.
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Karen Sugrue 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🇵🇸 @karsugrue.bsky.social · 7d

It’s #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth & I’m in @ULHospitals today for my annual mammogram - same as everyone I’m nervous going in, but it’s quick, the staff are incredibly kind, & it saved my life 5 years ago & could save yours or someone you love 💕

#breastcancer #Cancer #Limerick

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Karen Sugrue 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🇵🇸 @karsugrue.bsky.social · 7d

It’s #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth & I’m in @ULHospitals today for my annual mammogram - same as everyone I’m nervous going in, but it’s quick, the staff are incredibly kind, & it saved my life 5 years ago & could save yours or someone you love 💕

#breastcancer #Cancer #Limerick

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Karen Sugrue 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🇵🇸 @karsugrue.bsky.social · 8d

Love and solidarity to my magnificent friend @hazelchu.bsky.social who is using her incredibly terrifying experience to remind people to check their boobs and bits

#checkyourboobs #breastcancer #cancer #breastcancerawarenessmonth @irishtimes.com

www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 12d

30 years ago Spitting Image dared to broadcast the truth about Israel.

Now no one dares.

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Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera @pantibliss.bsky.social · 12d

Very much looking forward to chatting with the inimitable Miriam Margolyes at the IFI

Irish Film Institute @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social · 12d

We are delighted to welcome Miriam Margolyes to the IFI on October 11th where she will take part in an career-spanning conversation with host @pantibliss.bsky.social following an exclusive screening of the short film A Friend of Dorothy.

🎟👉 ifi.ie/film/miriam-...

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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 12d

Mo Chara says 'nightmare' of terror charges is over.

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh sits down for first interview after Woolwich Crown Court threw his case out.

The rapper says he'll consider taking legal action against the UK for reputation damage and loss of earnings.

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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Mo Chara Speaks After Charges Dropped

YouTube video by Virgin Media News

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Ann O’Dea @annodea.com · 12d

Ridiculous move in first place. Now thrown out. 👏 #mochara

Terrorism case against Ó hAnnaidh dropped by UK court

The terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been thrown out following a technical error in the way the charge against him was brought.

www.rte.ie

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Karen Sugrue 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🇵🇸 @karsugrue.bsky.social · 15d

An all male panel in 2025 is really disgraceful @tonightvmtv.bsky.social

#sexisminpolitics #sexisminmedia #manel

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Sophie Molly @sophiemolly.co.uk · 17d

"The British Psychological Society has warned that recent changes to equality law guidance risk causing confusion and damaging the wellbeing of trans people."

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Equality and Human Rights Commission response | BPS

The BPS response urged the Equality and Human Rights Commission to adopt a clearer and more coherent approach that protects the dignity, privacy, and rights of trans people, while supporting service p...

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Karen Sugrue 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🇵🇸 @karsugrue.bsky.social · 18d

Out with the @mams4transrights.bsky.social for a fabulous day at Quare Clare & I look forward every year to marching with my gorgeous friends from Intersex Ireland

Love and friendship always win 🏳️‍⚧️❤️🏳️‍🌈

#Pride2025 #Ennis @TransLimerick @limerickpride

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 19d

Yes, women give birth during war, and they die. But they shouldn’t. Not in the midst of birth, nor in the crossfire of conflict. Sometimes politics and leadership should be as simple as that.

We’re losing so many mothers to childbirth and genocide. It’s our responsibility to act on both | Jacinda Ardern

We know women give birth during war – and too often, they die. But we must do much more to achieve safety and stability, says former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern

www.theguardian.com

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jen sometimes aph 🌻 @bunnibytz.bsky.social · 19d

How Arjen Lubach (Dutch late night talk show host) reacts to Kimmel being canceled by Trump

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Karen Sugrue 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🇵🇸 @karsugrue.bsky.social · 19d

Right!!!! I feel like everyone has lost their minds

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Karen Sugrue 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🇵🇸 @karsugrue.bsky.social · 19d

Ohh I love that so much ❤️❤️❤️ that is how it should be

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The Author, Séamas O'Reilly @seamas.bsky.social · 20d

The hype is real. This two hour long doc about extreme birdwatching is an absolute delight, and nothing less than a soothing balm in horrible times.

The makers have put the whole thing up on YouTube, for free with no ads, and all of you should watch it right now.

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LISTERS: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching

YouTube video by owen reiser

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 20d

STEWART: “Comedy doesn’t change the world, but it’s a bellwether— we’re the banana peel in the coal mine… authoritarians are the threat to comedy, music, art, thought… progress.”

Nailed it.

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Karen Sugrue 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🇵🇸 @karsugrue.bsky.social · 19d

I was a student in UCC in 1993 - black face was indefensible then & its indefensible now.

White people reassuring each other that everyone is a bit racist & no effort to bring in the voices of people who must live with the impact of that racism on their lives is shameful.

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Karen Sugrue 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🇵🇸 @karsugrue.bsky.social · 19d

Inclusive policies are good for everyone ❤️

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Karen Sugrue 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🇵🇸 @karsugrue.bsky.social · 19d

Oh that’s gorgeous

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