Conor Gallagher
@conorgallagher.bsky.social
Irish Times Crime and Security Correspondent
Author: Is Ireland Neutral? (Gill)
Email: conor.gallagher@irishtimes.com
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Author: Is Ireland Neutral? (Gill)
Email: conor.gallagher@irishtimes.com
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“Go to therapy.” That’s the message Daye Gottsche, a trans woman, has for far-right provocateur Jake Lang after she helped save him in Minneapolis.
February 9, 2026 at 1:43 PM
“Go to therapy.” That’s the message Daye Gottsche, a trans woman, has for far-right provocateur Jake Lang after she helped save him in Minneapolis.
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This is a breaking news story.
Two babies among 53 people dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya
Shipwreck brings number people reported dead or missing on Central Mediterranean route this year to at least 484.
www.aljazeera.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
This is a breaking news story.
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Today’s NYT investigation into what really went on after the killing of Renee Good is shocking.
It’s centered on the apparent suppression, for political reasons, of a proper investigation. But there’s so much more.
(Link below.)
It’s centered on the apparent suppression, for political reasons, of a proper investigation. But there’s so much more.
(Link below.)
February 7, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Today’s NYT investigation into what really went on after the killing of Renee Good is shocking.
It’s centered on the apparent suppression, for political reasons, of a proper investigation. But there’s so much more.
(Link below.)
It’s centered on the apparent suppression, for political reasons, of a proper investigation. But there’s so much more.
(Link below.)
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Exclusive: Google breached its own policies that barred use of artificial intelligence for weapons or surveillance in 2024 by helping an Israeli military contractor analyze drone video footage.
Google helped Israeli military contractor with AI, whistleblower alleges
A whistleblower complaint filed with the SEC claims that Google breached its own ethics rules to help an Israeli contractor apply AI to drone surveillance video.
wapo.st
February 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Exclusive: Google breached its own policies that barred use of artificial intelligence for weapons or surveillance in 2024 by helping an Israeli military contractor analyze drone video footage.
As Dean notes, a bizarre sovereign citizen style organisation claiming to be a continuation of the historical IRB could well become an issue during the upcoming by-election
Dara Bradley has done great work covering the IRB in Galway, and I think he's right that they're going to be an issue in the Galway West by-election with Noel Thomas (II) and Thomas Welby (Ind) both in the race. Noel Thomas attended at least two IRB meetings
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IRB conspiracists in Galway haven’t gone away, you know - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune
IRB conspiracists in Galway haven’t gone away, you know
connachttribune.ie
January 31, 2026 at 7:10 PM
As Dean notes, a bizarre sovereign citizen style organisation claiming to be a continuation of the historical IRB could well become an issue during the upcoming by-election
I miss films were marketed with trailers and posters instead of whatever this shit is
January 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM
I miss films were marketed with trailers and posters instead of whatever this shit is
A grand total of zero seats booked for tomorrow evening's screening of the Melania Trump documentary in Cineworld. You'd think the US ambassador would at least head along
January 29, 2026 at 8:53 AM
A grand total of zero seats booked for tomorrow evening's screening of the Melania Trump documentary in Cineworld. You'd think the US ambassador would at least head along
"Kitchens across Ireland" my hole
January 27, 2026 at 9:43 PM
"Kitchens across Ireland" my hole
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It’s obscene, tbh.
I wrote this piece in The Nation because what’s being framed as a “peace plan” for Gaza right now is being marketed as a development and investment opportunity—almost like a real‑estate project—while the reality on the ground is still a crime scene. www.thenation.com/article/worl...
Gaza Is a Crime Scene, Not a Real Estate Opportunity
The Trump administration’s plan for a ‘New Gaza’ has nothing to do with peace and rebuilding, and everything to do with erasure.
www.thenation.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM
It’s obscene, tbh.
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An insane, perfect encapsulation of it all:
The same day Trump’s agents kill a Veterans Affairs ICU nurse in broad daylight, the CEOs of Apple and Amazon join Trump to watch a private screening of a film about his wife directed by an alleged sexual abuser who was seen shirtless in the Epstein Files
The same day Trump’s agents kill a Veterans Affairs ICU nurse in broad daylight, the CEOs of Apple and Amazon join Trump to watch a private screening of a film about his wife directed by an alleged sexual abuser who was seen shirtless in the Epstein Files
January 25, 2026 at 3:28 AM
An insane, perfect encapsulation of it all:
The same day Trump’s agents kill a Veterans Affairs ICU nurse in broad daylight, the CEOs of Apple and Amazon join Trump to watch a private screening of a film about his wife directed by an alleged sexual abuser who was seen shirtless in the Epstein Files
The same day Trump’s agents kill a Veterans Affairs ICU nurse in broad daylight, the CEOs of Apple and Amazon join Trump to watch a private screening of a film about his wife directed by an alleged sexual abuser who was seen shirtless in the Epstein Files
We need to set up a perimeter around Blackrock College asap
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We need to set up a perimeter around Blackrock College asap
Defence Forces retires ‘disastrous’ armoured fleet as it looks to French replacements
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Defence Forces retires ‘disastrous’ armoured fleet as it looks to French replacements
South African-made Light Armoured Tactical Vehicles saw minimal operational use since they were acquired in 2010
www.irishtimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Defence Forces retires ‘disastrous’ armoured fleet as it looks to French replacements
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
Zena Stenvik, superintendent of Columbia Heights Public Schools, said the child was removed from the still-running car and directed by an ICE agent to knock on the door of his home to see if anyone else was inside.
www.thejournal.ie/minnesota-fi...
www.thejournal.ie/minnesota-fi...
ICE accused of using five-year-old child as ‘bait’ in Minneapolis immigration raids
Elected officials and school workers have decried the ‘dehumanising’ tactics after federal agents detained the preschooler, along with other young students
www.thejournal.ie
January 23, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Zena Stenvik, superintendent of Columbia Heights Public Schools, said the child was removed from the still-running car and directed by an ICE agent to knock on the door of his home to see if anyone else was inside.
www.thejournal.ie/minnesota-fi...
www.thejournal.ie/minnesota-fi...
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will skip the signing of US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” in Davos after Switzerland confirmed it would enforce the ICC arrest warrant over war crimes in Gaza.
January 22, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will skip the signing of US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” in Davos after Switzerland confirmed it would enforce the ICC arrest warrant over war crimes in Gaza.
'Windmills are losers' - Don Quixote
January 21, 2026 at 1:59 PM
'Windmills are losers' - Don Quixote
The Irish man unmasking ICE agents: “This morning, I had someone who works at a Starbucks where ICE agents were getting coffee. They told me the names that were written on the cups.”
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
Irish man risks US retaliation for unmasking thousands of ICE officers online
Dominick Skinner started publishing identities last year and is assisted by over 500 volunteers across America
www.irishtimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:53 AM
The Irish man unmasking ICE agents: “This morning, I had someone who works at a Starbucks where ICE agents were getting coffee. They told me the names that were written on the cups.”
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
Who were the Dublin rioters? What 82 prosecutions tell us about the unrest
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
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Who were the Dublin rioters? What 82 prosecutions tell us about the unrest
Many of those taking part in the disorder on November 23rd, 2023 were ‘opportunistic’ and swept up in events – but not all, court cases have shown
www.irishtimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Who were the Dublin rioters? What 82 prosecutions tell us about the unrest
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Irish man risks US retaliation for unmasking thousands of ICE officers online
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
Irish man risks US retaliation for unmasking thousands of ICE officers online
Dominick Skinner started publishing identities last year and is assisted by over 500 volunteers across America
www.irishtimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Irish man risks US retaliation for unmasking thousands of ICE officers online
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘This is what failure looks like’: Why Ireland is missing its military staffing targets
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‘This is what failure looks like’: Why Ireland is missing its military staffing targets
The Defence Forces will fall years short of plans to strengthen its numbers as global security threats change radically and rapidly
www.irishtimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:51 AM
‘This is what failure looks like’: Why Ireland is missing its military staffing targets
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
"warn" is a very strange verb choice
January 16, 2026 at 8:49 PM
"warn" is a very strange verb choice
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🚨 Breaking
Gardaí say investigations are underway following Grok scandal.
"We have received reports and referrals of content on that platform that is under investigation... the process takes some time... it has to be assessed to make sure it's criminal... the people responsible have to be ID'd"
Gardaí say investigations are underway following Grok scandal.
"We have received reports and referrals of content on that platform that is under investigation... the process takes some time... it has to be assessed to make sure it's criminal... the people responsible have to be ID'd"
January 14, 2026 at 12:49 PM
🚨 Breaking
Gardaí say investigations are underway following Grok scandal.
"We have received reports and referrals of content on that platform that is under investigation... the process takes some time... it has to be assessed to make sure it's criminal... the people responsible have to be ID'd"
Gardaí say investigations are underway following Grok scandal.
"We have received reports and referrals of content on that platform that is under investigation... the process takes some time... it has to be assessed to make sure it's criminal... the people responsible have to be ID'd"
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Dublin City Council has rejected a repeated claim by Tánaiste Simon Harris that a significant number of people presenting as homeless do not have a housing right in Ireland.
The tanaiste was defended by Malachy Steenson, who said "for once" he agreed with him
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
The tanaiste was defended by Malachy Steenson, who said "for once" he agreed with him
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Council rejects Tánaiste’s claim large number of homeless have no housing right
Simon Harris defended by Independent councillor Malachy Steenson
www.irishtimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Dublin City Council has rejected a repeated claim by Tánaiste Simon Harris that a significant number of people presenting as homeless do not have a housing right in Ireland.
The tanaiste was defended by Malachy Steenson, who said "for once" he agreed with him
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
The tanaiste was defended by Malachy Steenson, who said "for once" he agreed with him
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Four DF members are being awarded the distinguished service medal in relation to the 2023 stabbing attack on Army chaplain Fr Paul Murphy in Galway.
Cpl Daniel Padden, DSM, with Distinction
Pte Dylan Geraghty, DSM, with Honour
Pte Ciara Shanahan, DSM with merit
And Fr Murphy, DSM with merit
Cpl Daniel Padden, DSM, with Distinction
Pte Dylan Geraghty, DSM, with Honour
Pte Ciara Shanahan, DSM with merit
And Fr Murphy, DSM with merit
January 12, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Four DF members are being awarded the distinguished service medal in relation to the 2023 stabbing attack on Army chaplain Fr Paul Murphy in Galway.
Cpl Daniel Padden, DSM, with Distinction
Pte Dylan Geraghty, DSM, with Honour
Pte Ciara Shanahan, DSM with merit
And Fr Murphy, DSM with merit
Cpl Daniel Padden, DSM, with Distinction
Pte Dylan Geraghty, DSM, with Honour
Pte Ciara Shanahan, DSM with merit
And Fr Murphy, DSM with merit