Ailbhe Smyth
@ailbhes.bsky.social
Ex-Academic, feminist, LGBTQ, socialist activist. TFY, Repeal 8th. Chair: Women’s Aid; Age Action; Patron: Ballyfermot STAR, Women’s Collective IRL etc
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Ailbhe Smyth
@ailbhes.bsky.social
· Feb 12
Delighted to be flying around Blue Sky in these grim grey times
Friends of the Freedom Theatre in Ireland www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/...
Please Support Friends of the Freedom Theatre in on iDonate
Friends of the Freedom Theatre in Ireland from iDonate, the online fundraising people.
www.idonate.ie
November 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Friends of the Freedom Theatre in Ireland www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/...
Join the great Anti-Fascist Carnival on Saturday 1 pm Garden of Remembrance
September 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Join the great Anti-Fascist Carnival on Saturday 1 pm Garden of Remembrance
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💜 Are you a Feminist Leader?
If so… read on! 👩💼🌟📢
✨ The National Women’s Council (NWC), Ireland’s largest feminist organisation, is seeking a new Executive Director
We’re looking for a visionary leader to work with our Board, staff & allies to advance feminist change
www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
If so… read on! 👩💼🌟📢
✨ The National Women’s Council (NWC), Ireland’s largest feminist organisation, is seeking a new Executive Director
We’re looking for a visionary leader to work with our Board, staff & allies to advance feminist change
www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
September 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
💜 Are you a Feminist Leader?
If so… read on! 👩💼🌟📢
✨ The National Women’s Council (NWC), Ireland’s largest feminist organisation, is seeking a new Executive Director
We’re looking for a visionary leader to work with our Board, staff & allies to advance feminist change
www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
If so… read on! 👩💼🌟📢
✨ The National Women’s Council (NWC), Ireland’s largest feminist organisation, is seeking a new Executive Director
We’re looking for a visionary leader to work with our Board, staff & allies to advance feminist change
www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
Please consider signing this powerful open letter from the Hague Group opposing the genocide in GAZA: my.uplift.ie/petitions/jo... @uplift.ie
Join the Hague Group in Opposing the Genocide in Gaza
Across Ireland, people have struggled with horror and outrage, as measures to halt the genocide in Gaza have been repeatedly blocked at the UN.
Led by South Africa and Colombia, the Hague...
my.uplift.ie
September 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Please consider signing this powerful open letter from the Hague Group opposing the genocide in GAZA: my.uplift.ie/petitions/jo... @uplift.ie
The brilliant #TooIntoYou team from @womensaidireland.bsky.social Delighted to meet them at #ElectricPicnic
September 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The brilliant #TooIntoYou team from @womensaidireland.bsky.social Delighted to meet them at #ElectricPicnic
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“Across Cork city and county, calls rose from 3,932 in 2020 to 5,664 in 2024 an increase of 44%.”
New Garda data shows domestic abuse calls in Cork have surged by 44% since 2020, with over 26,000 calls made in the past 5 years.
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
New Garda data shows domestic abuse calls in Cork have surged by 44% since 2020, with over 26,000 calls made in the past 5 years.
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
Domestic abuse calls in Cork up by 44% since 2020
Across Cork city and county, calls rose from 3,932 in 2020 to 5,664 in 2024 (the latest year for which there are complete figures), an increase of ...
www.echolive.ie
August 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
“Across Cork city and county, calls rose from 3,932 in 2020 to 5,664 in 2024 an increase of 44%.”
New Garda data shows domestic abuse calls in Cork have surged by 44% since 2020, with over 26,000 calls made in the past 5 years.
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
New Garda data shows domestic abuse calls in Cork have surged by 44% since 2020, with over 26,000 calls made in the past 5 years.
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
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We are seeking a Women’s Health Coordinator to lead policy development, design and implement advocacy campaigns, and conduct research aligned with NWC’s Strategic Plan.
Deadline: August 27
Apply here: www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
#JobFairy #IrishJobs #HealthJobs #FeministJobs
Deadline: August 27
Apply here: www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
#JobFairy #IrishJobs #HealthJobs #FeministJobs
August 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
We are seeking a Women’s Health Coordinator to lead policy development, design and implement advocacy campaigns, and conduct research aligned with NWC’s Strategic Plan.
Deadline: August 27
Apply here: www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
#JobFairy #IrishJobs #HealthJobs #FeministJobs
Deadline: August 27
Apply here: www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
#JobFairy #IrishJobs #HealthJobs #FeministJobs
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NWC recommends that the Government allocate €30 million in Budget 2026 to start a national roll-out of publicly-delivered early childhood education and care services.
nwci.ie/learn/public...
#TogetherforPublic #Budget2026
nwci.ie/learn/public...
#TogetherforPublic #Budget2026
National Women’s Council Pre-Budget Submission 2026
nwci.ie
August 29, 2025 at 9:31 AM
NWC recommends that the Government allocate €30 million in Budget 2026 to start a national roll-out of publicly-delivered early childhood education and care services.
nwci.ie/learn/public...
#TogetherforPublic #Budget2026
nwci.ie/learn/public...
#TogetherforPublic #Budget2026
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It appears Israel will not accept the ceasefire, despite it being "almost identical" to one they agreed upon before.
#GCNnews
#GCNnews
Israel approves plans to conquer Gaza City despite ceasefire proposal
Israel’s defence ministry has approved a plan to conquer Gaza City, calling up around 50,000 reservists to carry it out.
gcn.ie
August 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It appears Israel will not accept the ceasefire, despite it being "almost identical" to one they agreed upon before.
#GCNnews
#GCNnews
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Where does Sinn Féin stand on trans rights? #GCNnews
Tracing how Sinn Féin's policies on trans rights have changed over time
In light of Sinn Féin's recent actions, trace the party's evolution from supporting trans rights to backpedalling on gender-affirming care.
gcn.ie
August 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Where does Sinn Féin stand on trans rights? #GCNnews
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 18, 2025 at 7:20 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
Trans/Intersex Pride Dublin was incredible - huge turnout, brilliant atmosphere, stirring, moving speeches - and sunshine.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
‘Taking over the city, letting our voices be heard, being visible - that’s the real power of today’
Thousands of protesters march in annual Trans and Intersex Pride parade in Dublin
www.irishtimes.com
July 14, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Trans/Intersex Pride Dublin was incredible - huge turnout, brilliant atmosphere, stirring, moving speeches - and sunshine.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
A fine strong candidate who speaks up passionately for equality and justice, and against the horror and desolation of genocide.
Go Catherine Connolly!
Go Catherine Connolly!
Catherine Connolly announces plans to launch presidential election bid next week
Catherine Connolly announces plans to launch presidential election bid next week
Independent Galway West TD believes she has enough support in the Oireachtas to get on the ballot paper
www.irishtimes.com
July 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
A fine strong candidate who speaks up passionately for equality and justice, and against the horror and desolation of genocide.
Go Catherine Connolly!
Go Catherine Connolly!
👏👏👏👏 brilliant Katie Taylor!
Katie Taylor owns the night in New York as she sees off Amanda Serrano for a third time
Katie Taylor owns the night in New York as she sees off Amanda Serrano for a third time
Trilogy fight lives up to the hype at Madison Square Garden as the Irish fans leave celebrating
www.irishtimes.com
July 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
👏👏👏👏 brilliant Katie Taylor!
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Katie Taylor owns the night in New York as she sees off Amanda Serrano for a third time
Katie Taylor owns the night in New York as she sees off Amanda Serrano for a third time
Trilogy fight lives up to the hype at Madison Square Garden as the Irish fans leave celebrating
www.irishtimes.com
July 12, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Katie Taylor owns the night in New York as she sees off Amanda Serrano for a third time
Solidarity and 💖 to brave Nikita Hand today @NWCI @Pb4P @LeCheikeDND
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
Nikita Hand faces cross-examination by Conor McGregor’s lawyers in civil rape trial appeal
High Court to decide whether new evidence related to bruising on complainant is admissible
www.irishtimes.com
July 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Solidarity and 💖 to brave Nikita Hand today @NWCI @Pb4P @LeCheikeDND
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
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Dublin City Council has said it expects over 100,000 people to be in the capital today for this year's Dublin Pride March and Parade
Over 100,000 people expected at Dublin Pride 2025
Dublin City Council has said it expects over 100,000 people to be in the capital today for this year's Dublin Pride March and Parade.
www.rte.ie
June 28, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Dublin City Council has said it expects over 100,000 people to be in the capital today for this year's Dublin Pride March and Parade
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Solidarity with Ballymena Pride today ✊
But you know, the massive crowds out for Dublin Pride today *absolutely dwarf* the biggest gathering the far right have ever managed. Literally many hundreds of times bigger. They won’t ever win. They’ll just be loud while losing, like a dying wasp
But you know, the massive crowds out for Dublin Pride today *absolutely dwarf* the biggest gathering the far right have ever managed. Literally many hundreds of times bigger. They won’t ever win. They’ll just be loud while losing, like a dying wasp
In Ballymena today as it holds its 1st ever pride, but also where some disgusting bigots have dumped slurry on the parade route.
A huge thank you to the businesses who have rallied round to clean up the mess.
The lesson for these bigots, Pride goes on. We’ve dealt with your shit for far too long.
A huge thank you to the businesses who have rallied round to clean up the mess.
The lesson for these bigots, Pride goes on. We’ve dealt with your shit for far too long.
June 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Solidarity with Ballymena Pride today ✊
But you know, the massive crowds out for Dublin Pride today *absolutely dwarf* the biggest gathering the far right have ever managed. Literally many hundreds of times bigger. They won’t ever win. They’ll just be loud while losing, like a dying wasp
But you know, the massive crowds out for Dublin Pride today *absolutely dwarf* the biggest gathering the far right have ever managed. Literally many hundreds of times bigger. They won’t ever win. They’ll just be loud while losing, like a dying wasp
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Dublin awash with colour as tens of thousands take part in Pride parade
https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-pride-parade-2025-6746726-Jun2025/
https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-pride-parade-2025-6746726-Jun2025/
Dublin awash with colour as tens of thousands take part in Pride parade
Organisers said there were more than 12,000 people marching in the annual parade.
www.thejournal.ie
June 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Dublin awash with colour as tens of thousands take part in Pride parade
https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-pride-parade-2025-6746726-Jun2025/
https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-pride-parade-2025-6746726-Jun2025/
Not to be missed! Terrific RTE doc this eve with the very brave Natasha O’Brien
June 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Not to be missed! Terrific RTE doc this eve with the very brave Natasha O’Brien