Dan O’Neill
@activedan.bsky.social
Empowering through education & training. Treaty Utd fan & GAA volunteer. Advocate for the common good & a vibrant Limerick. Dad, Husband, Musician.
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Dan O’Neill
@activedan.bsky.social
· Nov 15
About
I live in Ballybricken County Limerick with my wife, 3 kids, and a golden retriever. I am a seasoned Public Affairs and Training & Development professional with a proven track record of driving…
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I’ve set up a proper website. It’s like a digital scrapbook to keep my blogs, thoughts, projects, and podcasting adventures in the one place. A bit egocentric maybe, but if life’s worth living, it’s definitely worth writing about! 📝✨😀 danoneill.ie/about/
“Force, hatred, history, all that. That’s not life for men and women, insult and hatred. And everybody knows that it’s the very opposite of that that is really life… Love, says Bloom. I mean the opposite of hatred.”
- James Joyce, Ulysses
- James Joyce, Ulysses
June 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“Force, hatred, history, all that. That’s not life for men and women, insult and hatred. And everybody knows that it’s the very opposite of that that is really life… Love, says Bloom. I mean the opposite of hatred.”
- James Joyce, Ulysses
- James Joyce, Ulysses
Ten years ago, I campaigned with thousands for the Marriage Referendum.
Strong families build strong communities.
Marriage is an institution that can bind us, roots us, and lift us up: a vital element for a society that honours love & reciprocity.
Strong families build strong communities.
Marriage is an institution that can bind us, roots us, and lift us up: a vital element for a society that honours love & reciprocity.
May 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Ten years ago, I campaigned with thousands for the Marriage Referendum.
Strong families build strong communities.
Marriage is an institution that can bind us, roots us, and lift us up: a vital element for a society that honours love & reciprocity.
Strong families build strong communities.
Marriage is an institution that can bind us, roots us, and lift us up: a vital element for a society that honours love & reciprocity.
Votes at 16 says Soc Dems: It's a Sideshow We Don’t Need:
Political apathy isn’t an age problem; it’s a trust problem. And trust in politicians is at rock bottom across the board, not just among the young.
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Political apathy isn’t an age problem; it’s a trust problem. And trust in politicians is at rock bottom across the board, not just among the young.
wp.me/peeDVk-7d
Empowering Youth: Beyond the Voting Age Debate
The Social Democrats have been banging the drum about lowering the voting age to 16, and while it’s dressed up as a bold, progressive idea (and no doubt, many supporters of the proposal are well me…
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May 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Votes at 16 says Soc Dems: It's a Sideshow We Don’t Need:
Political apathy isn’t an age problem; it’s a trust problem. And trust in politicians is at rock bottom across the board, not just among the young.
wp.me/peeDVk-7d
Political apathy isn’t an age problem; it’s a trust problem. And trust in politicians is at rock bottom across the board, not just among the young.
wp.me/peeDVk-7d
Every death, Israeli or Palestinian is a tragedy. Every child killed or taken hostage is an atrocity. Hate fuels hate. I stand with peacemakers in Israel & Palestine who reject zealotry & extremism.
End the genocidal slaughter, deliver aid, free all hostages, end illegal settlements🕊️
End the genocidal slaughter, deliver aid, free all hostages, end illegal settlements🕊️
May 18, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Every death, Israeli or Palestinian is a tragedy. Every child killed or taken hostage is an atrocity. Hate fuels hate. I stand with peacemakers in Israel & Palestine who reject zealotry & extremism.
End the genocidal slaughter, deliver aid, free all hostages, end illegal settlements🕊️
End the genocidal slaughter, deliver aid, free all hostages, end illegal settlements🕊️
Vatican spokesperson confirms new pope’s name honors Leo XIII, champion of Catholic social teaching. In an era of wealth inequality, displacement, & AI disruption, calls for worker dignity, common good & respect rings true. #Unions #WorkersRights #Solidarity
May 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Vatican spokesperson confirms new pope’s name honors Leo XIII, champion of Catholic social teaching. In an era of wealth inequality, displacement, & AI disruption, calls for worker dignity, common good & respect rings true. #Unions #WorkersRights #Solidarity
If the left can’t rally behind Joe Duffy as a unity candidate for President, it’s doomed to stay fractured.
May 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
If the left can’t rally behind Joe Duffy as a unity candidate for President, it’s doomed to stay fractured.
Don’t be taken for a ride by pound shop Nazis
April 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Don’t be taken for a ride by pound shop Nazis
I’m hearing rumours that Conor McGregor is so delusional he thinks he’s gonna knock out the Vatican vote and become the next Pope.
April 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I’m hearing rumours that Conor McGregor is so delusional he thinks he’s gonna knock out the Vatican vote and become the next Pope.
We need to move away from the solipsism and nihilism that prioritise “me, me, me.”
Politics can feel like a performance—endless debates on social media that divide more than they unite.
danoneill.ie/2025/04/21/p...
Politics can feel like a performance—endless debates on social media that divide more than they unite.
danoneill.ie/2025/04/21/p...
Pope Francis: Advocating for the Common Good
The passing of Pope Francis closes a chapter marked by a voice that, despite its imperfections, consistently spoke for those on the margins. His papacy challenged the “me-first” mindset…
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April 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We need to move away from the solipsism and nihilism that prioritise “me, me, me.”
Politics can feel like a performance—endless debates on social media that divide more than they unite.
danoneill.ie/2025/04/21/p...
Politics can feel like a performance—endless debates on social media that divide more than they unite.
danoneill.ie/2025/04/21/p...
I saw Pope Francis in real life and looking at him dressed from head to toe in white, my overall impression was “he’s very clean.”
April 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I saw Pope Francis in real life and looking at him dressed from head to toe in white, my overall impression was “he’s very clean.”
He wasn’t perfect, but he was human. Pope Francis did his best to champion the common good, urging us to prioritise compassion, justice, and solidarity.
#PopeFrancis #CommonGood
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#PopeFrancis #CommonGood
danoneill.ie/2025/04/21/p...
Pope Francis: Advocating for the Common Good
The passing of Pope Francis closes a chapter marked by a voice that, despite its imperfections, consistently spoke for those on the margins. His papacy challenged the “me-first” mindset…
danoneill.ie
April 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
He wasn’t perfect, but he was human. Pope Francis did his best to champion the common good, urging us to prioritise compassion, justice, and solidarity.
#PopeFrancis #CommonGood
danoneill.ie/2025/04/21/p...
#PopeFrancis #CommonGood
danoneill.ie/2025/04/21/p...
Happy Easter! 🐣 Wishing you a restful weekend.
Check out my latest video diving into the ITGWU and the 1916 Easter Rising – a pivotal moment in Irish history! 🇮🇪 #EasterRising #ITGWU #IrishHistory #1916Rising #HistoryVideo
danoneill.ie/2025/04/17/w...
Check out my latest video diving into the ITGWU and the 1916 Easter Rising – a pivotal moment in Irish history! 🇮🇪 #EasterRising #ITGWU #IrishHistory #1916Rising #HistoryVideo
danoneill.ie/2025/04/17/w...
Workers Rising: The ITGWU & Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising
Happy Easter! In this video I look back at Ireland’s pivotal 1916 Easter Rising. The Irish Transport and General Workers’ Union (ITGWU) – precursor to SIPTU – played a defining role. In 1916,…
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April 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Happy Easter! 🐣 Wishing you a restful weekend.
Check out my latest video diving into the ITGWU and the 1916 Easter Rising – a pivotal moment in Irish history! 🇮🇪 #EasterRising #ITGWU #IrishHistory #1916Rising #HistoryVideo
danoneill.ie/2025/04/17/w...
Check out my latest video diving into the ITGWU and the 1916 Easter Rising – a pivotal moment in Irish history! 🇮🇪 #EasterRising #ITGWU #IrishHistory #1916Rising #HistoryVideo
danoneill.ie/2025/04/17/w...
Concerned about the delay in raising the minimum wage to 2029. A fair wage supports workers, businesses, and the economy. Let’s discuss solutions! #LivingWage danoneill.ie/2025/04/15/m...
Minimum Wage Delays in Ireland
I’ve just published a vlog diving into the Government’s talk of delaying minimum wage increases—and what it means for workers across Ireland. It’s a big deal, and it’s got a lot of us fired up. Fro…
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April 16, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Concerned about the delay in raising the minimum wage to 2029. A fair wage supports workers, businesses, and the economy. Let’s discuss solutions! #LivingWage danoneill.ie/2025/04/15/m...
If Jeff Bezos can send Katy Perry into space, surely he should send a few Irish celebrities too for the craic
April 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
If Jeff Bezos can send Katy Perry into space, surely he should send a few Irish celebrities too for the craic
Discover a fun, engaging May Day activity for early years in my latest blog post! Perfect for early childhood education, this creative idea sparks joy and learning about respect at work. 🌸 #EarlyYearsEducation #MayDayCrafts #PreschoolActivities
Read more: danoneill.ie/2025/04/14/m...
Read more: danoneill.ie/2025/04/14/m...
May Day Activity for Early Years
Looking for fun May Day activities for preschoolers? This 30-minute Early Years workshop plan is perfect for 4-5-year-olds, introducing them to different jobs, gratitude for workers, teamwork (with…
danoneill.ie
April 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Discover a fun, engaging May Day activity for early years in my latest blog post! Perfect for early childhood education, this creative idea sparks joy and learning about respect at work. 🌸 #EarlyYearsEducation #MayDayCrafts #PreschoolActivities
Read more: danoneill.ie/2025/04/14/m...
Read more: danoneill.ie/2025/04/14/m...
The folks at @adhdireland are collaborating with a researcher to do a study on the experience of adults with ADHD in the workplace.
If you’d like to take part, you can do so at this link: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
If you’d like to take part, you can do so at this link: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
March 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The folks at @adhdireland are collaborating with a researcher to do a study on the experience of adults with ADHD in the workplace.
If you’d like to take part, you can do so at this link: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
If you’d like to take part, you can do so at this link: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Is deas an pacáistiú a fheiceáil scríofa i nGaeilge. Níos mó de seo, le do thoil. Cén fáth nach bhfuil?
March 9, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Is deas an pacáistiú a fheiceáil scríofa i nGaeilge. Níos mó de seo, le do thoil. Cén fáth nach bhfuil?
“We cannot build a secure world on mountains of weapons; security comes from trust, not threats.”
- Olof Palme
- Olof Palme
March 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
“We cannot build a secure world on mountains of weapons; security comes from trust, not threats.”
- Olof Palme
- Olof Palme
“Every bomb dropped, every life lost, is a defeat for humanity—not a victory for any cause.”
- Olaf Palme
- Olaf Palme
March 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
“Every bomb dropped, every life lost, is a defeat for humanity—not a victory for any cause.”
- Olaf Palme
- Olaf Palme
“If the workers of Europe could clasp hands instead of grasping rifles, there would be no war.” - Jean Jaurès
March 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“If the workers of Europe could clasp hands instead of grasping rifles, there would be no war.” - Jean Jaurès
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EU Min Wages Directive at risk, but Ireland’s workers deserve action. Unions demand a robust plan for collective bargaining by end of year —CJEU ruling or not. Fair pay can’t wait. #RespectAtWork #WorkersRights danoneill.ie/2025/03/07/e...
EU Minimum Wages Directive: Future for Worker Rights in Ireland
The EU’s Adequate Minimum Wages Directive remains a critical issue for workers’ rights in Ireland, though its future hangs in the balance. Designed to ensure fair pay and strengthen collective barg…
danoneill.ie
March 7, 2025 at 12:29 PM
EU Min Wages Directive at risk, but Ireland’s workers deserve action. Unions demand a robust plan for collective bargaining by end of year —CJEU ruling or not. Fair pay can’t wait. #RespectAtWork #WorkersRights danoneill.ie/2025/03/07/e...
EU Min Wages Directive at risk, but Ireland’s workers deserve action. Unions demand a robust plan for collective bargaining by end of year —CJEU ruling or not. Fair pay can’t wait. #RespectAtWork #WorkersRights danoneill.ie/2025/03/07/e...
EU Minimum Wages Directive: Future for Worker Rights in Ireland
The EU’s Adequate Minimum Wages Directive remains a critical issue for workers’ rights in Ireland, though its future hangs in the balance. Designed to ensure fair pay and strengthen collective barg…
danoneill.ie
March 7, 2025 at 12:29 PM
EU Min Wages Directive at risk, but Ireland’s workers deserve action. Unions demand a robust plan for collective bargaining by end of year —CJEU ruling or not. Fair pay can’t wait. #RespectAtWork #WorkersRights danoneill.ie/2025/03/07/e...
I stand firm on Irish neutrality. The triple lock—UN, government, and parliamentary consent—protects our children from foreign wars, preserving Ireland’s soul and its role as a diplomatic voice of reason.
March 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I stand firm on Irish neutrality. The triple lock—UN, government, and parliamentary consent—protects our children from foreign wars, preserving Ireland’s soul and its role as a diplomatic voice of reason.
Get up out of bed folks.
Do you think successful people like John Lennon stayed in bed all day!?
Do you think successful people like John Lennon stayed in bed all day!?
March 6, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Get up out of bed folks.
Do you think successful people like John Lennon stayed in bed all day!?
Do you think successful people like John Lennon stayed in bed all day!?
“You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go.”
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go.”
March 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
“You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go.”
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go.”