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Taryn de Vere @taryndevere.bsky.social · 10h

Yesssss!! #Aras25 #VoteConnolly

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 14h

Paddy Power has paid out early on bets backing Catherine Connolly to become the next President of Ireland.
The election takes place on 24 October but the bookmaker claimed it has 'seen enough' to call it.
http://jrnl.ie/6838922

‘Can’t keepie up’: Paddy Power pays out early on bets for Catherine Connolly to become president

Paddy Power said there is ‘always the Ballon D’Or’ for Connolly if she fails to win the presidential election.

jrnl.ie

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Dr. K @kurleymcd.bsky.social · 10h

Clare Balding, too, get rid.

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The Eurasian Knot🎙️ @euraknot.bsky.social · 10h

#ThisDayinHistory - The forces of Akhmat Khan of the Great Horde and Ivan III, Grand Duchy of Moscow, stand off on the Ugra River in 1480.
Curious about modern relations between Central Asia and Russia? Give one of our 2021 episodes another listen.
patreon.com/posts/russian-conquest-55726989

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Dr. K @kurleymcd.bsky.social · 10h

Hope Stephen Fry gets the boot in an early episode. #CelebrityTraitors #TraitorsUK

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Dr. K @kurleymcd.bsky.social · 1d

Loving the attention she is.

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Dr. K @kurleymcd.bsky.social · 1d

Stock phrase I always use "something always goes wrong in a demo, that's how you know it's real."

Took me a long time to get over that stress.

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Kevin Kibble @kevinkibble.bsky.social · 2d

Another catastrophic gaff at the Conference nobody is talking about

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 2d

Dear Gods of all that is stupid...

IT'S REAL.

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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 2d

There is an outstanding issue for Fianna Fáil.

When did Fianna Fáil become aware of the issue?

I have since been told that contact was made with Fianna Fáil early in September...

#TonightVMTV

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Dr. K @kurleymcd.bsky.social · 2d

Always very telling what data they collect and do not collect.

Dr. K @kurleymcd.bsky.social · 2d

So when the primary candidates were being asked would they visit you know where first, Eric was thinking "fuck that, ALBANIA BABY!"

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Kieran @eslsys.bsky.social · 6d

There is a real story here Niall if you'd care to write about it, someone is leaking Garda vetting information for political gain. Breaching confidentiality and GDPR requirements. Every underage coach, every volunteers data is not secure. Confidence in vetting undermined. That's the story. #Aras25

Niall O’Connor @nialljournal.bsky.social · 7d

Gardaí blocked Catherine Connolly from hiring woman convicted of gun crime jrnl.ie/6830299

Gardaí blocked Catherine Connolly from hiring woman convicted of gun crime

The presidential candidate sought to hire Ursula Ní Shionnáin, a former Éirigí member who was sentenced to six years in jail by the Special Criminal Court.

jrnl.ie

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Dr. K @kurleymcd.bsky.social · 3d

Yep, his interview backing Gavin but saying he could be wrong was all in the hope of a bad result; this implosion is beyond his wildest dreams.

Dr. K @kurleymcd.bsky.social · 3d

Of withdrawing when found out.

Dr. K @kurleymcd.bsky.social · 3d

She's just got that joy in her soul. Not destroying the lives and dreams of whole generations really does seem to be good for you.

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Dr. K @kurleymcd.bsky.social · 3d

Now we know why he left the gate open... #aras25 #JimGone

Jim Gavin For President @gavinforthearas.bsky.social · 24d

I’m standing for the Presidency because I believe in our country and I believe in the incredibly positive role which the President plays.

I’m going to travel to every part of our country bringing a positive message of a President defined by service and leadership.

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Dr. K @kurleymcd.bsky.social · 3d

Imagine if other #FF people stood down/withdrew when past shenanigans came out, they'd have a very small party.

Farewell #JimGavin, may your example be followed. #aras25

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Simon McGarr @tupped.bsky.social · 3d

Micheál Martin issuing a statement on Jim Gavin withdrawing:

“I wish him well.”

a close up of a woman with blonde hair smiling and wearing a black and white striped shirt .

Alt: a close up of a woman with blonde hair smiling and wearing a black and white striped shirt .

media.tenor.com

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Dr. K @kurleymcd.bsky.social · 3d

#iykyk

the karyn in the woods @karynmoy.bsky.social · 3d

some users on here

The Principal Skinner “Am I out of touch?” meme altered to read “Is there a country other than America? No, it’s the Irish who are wrong.”

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Dr. K @kurleymcd.bsky.social · 4d

RUC's gonna RUC.

Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING: Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) arrest protestors in Trafalgar Square, London, for holding signs which say they oppose genocide and support Palestine Action.

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Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 4d

Where are the Irish, Swedish and other Western governments whose citizens were kidnapped in international waters and illegally transported to Israel? Where are the statements condemning their kidnapping and treatment, and demanding their immediate release?

Naomi O'Leary @naomiohreally.bsky.social · 5d

Irish detainees from the Gaza flotilla have told their lawyers they were kicked, pushed and cable tied.
Outside the notorious Ktzi’ot prison where they are currently held, Miriam Azem told me of “aggressive treatment and violence” the detainees say they received:
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

‘Harsh treatment’: Irish aid flotilla detainees ‘kicked, cable-tied’ in Israeli custody

Volunteers trying to reach Gaza taken to notorious Ktzi’ot prison complex in Negev desert, lawyers say

www.irishtimes.com

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Seána @grantsana.bsky.social · 5d

A really brilliant actress. Watching back she’s so good, carried the whole thing

ianVisits @ianvisits.co.uk · 5d

In memoriam...

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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 6d

🚨Breaking🚨

Last month The Ditch reported that Basque company AMC was supplying parts to Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems.

Protesters showed up to its office.

Now it says it has “decided to stop selling to Israel”.

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Dr. K @kurleymcd.bsky.social · 9d

Please tell me they have a cat for their logo.

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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 9d

Another win for The Ditch and BDS.

After The Ditch uncovered evidence the Marianne Danica was transporting 18 containers of artillery projectiles to Israel, the people of Cabo Verde said: No.

Cabo Verde has refused the ship harbour.

We will continue.

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