Fintan O'Toole
@fotoole.bsky.social
Writer, Irish Times columnist, New York Review of Books contributor, We Don't Know Ourselves author.
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The prospect of #Irish #Unification is now stronger than at any point since #Partition in 1921. Journalists Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride examine the strongest arguments FOR AND AGAINST A UNITED IRELAND. Sam McBride Fintan O'Toole
#Preorder their book at: undpress.nd.edu/9780...
#Preorder their book at: undpress.nd.edu/9780...
January 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The prospect of #Irish #Unification is now stronger than at any point since #Partition in 1921. Journalists Fintan O'Toole and Sam McBride examine the strongest arguments FOR AND AGAINST A UNITED IRELAND. Sam McBride Fintan O'Toole
#Preorder their book at: undpress.nd.edu/9780...
#Preorder their book at: undpress.nd.edu/9780...
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Happening this spring! On March 14th, authors @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social will discuss FOR AND AGAINST A UNITED IRELAND at the Irish Arts Center in #NewYork. Their #NewBook presents the case for and against #Irish #Unification.
Order your tickets at: production.irisharts...
Order your tickets at: production.irisharts...
January 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Happening this spring! On March 14th, authors @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social will discuss FOR AND AGAINST A UNITED IRELAND at the Irish Arts Center in #NewYork. Their #NewBook presents the case for and against #Irish #Unification.
Order your tickets at: production.irisharts...
Order your tickets at: production.irisharts...
On Renee;
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American shot dead by Ice agent remembered for ‘formative years’ in Northern Ireland
Renée Nicole Good took part in Christian youth missions to Northern Ireland as a teenager
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January 9, 2026 at 10:38 PM
On Renee;
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The Picasso of Football. Absolutely loved watching this genius.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
John Robertson, Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend, dies aged 72
John Robertson, part of Brian Clough’s famous Nottingham Forest side and a former Scotland international, has died at the age of 72
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December 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Picasso of Football. Absolutely loved watching this genius.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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itcouldbesaid.substack.com/p/it-could-b... I read @sjamcbride.bsky.social & @fotoole.bsky.social's For & Against A United Ireland. A fascinating intellectual exercise that gave me the push to put down my thoughts on how any possible Irish Unification vote should be approached.
It Could Be Said #80 What To Do About Northern Ireland?
Will has read a book and has thought about Britain's sole land border
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December 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
itcouldbesaid.substack.com/p/it-could-b... I read @sjamcbride.bsky.social & @fotoole.bsky.social's For & Against A United Ireland. A fascinating intellectual exercise that gave me the push to put down my thoughts on how any possible Irish Unification vote should be approached.
A memory of Martin Parr
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Remembering Martin Parr, a lovely, warm, gentle man who dragged me out of bed at 5.30am
Parr always persevered in his belief that there is humanity in humour and humour in humanity
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December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A memory of Martin Parr
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www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...
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WOW c 10k people have now watched Democracy for Sale's video about our new undercover investigation, with Led By Donkeys.
An ex-Tory MP introduced our fake Chinese AI investor into MPs and ministers - and all for just £5k! 😱
Watch the video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKof...
An ex-Tory MP introduced our fake Chinese AI investor into MPs and ministers - and all for just £5k! 😱
Watch the video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKof...
We went undercover to buy access to MPs
YouTube video by Democracy for Sale
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December 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
WOW c 10k people have now watched Democracy for Sale's video about our new undercover investigation, with Led By Donkeys.
An ex-Tory MP introduced our fake Chinese AI investor into MPs and ministers - and all for just £5k! 😱
Watch the video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKof...
An ex-Tory MP introduced our fake Chinese AI investor into MPs and ministers - and all for just £5k! 😱
Watch the video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKof...
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This one from Manorhamilton is also a fave
December 8, 2025 at 9:07 AM
This one from Manorhamilton is also a fave
This is a lovely conversation I had with Martin Parr about his Irish work.
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Martin Parr + Fintan O'Toole in conversation, Gallery of Photography Ireland
YouTube video by Photo Museum Ireland
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December 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
This is a lovely conversation I had with Martin Parr about his Irish work.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHrr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHrr...
I think this early shot of O'Connell Bridge in Dublin is my favourite Martin Parr photo. All the artistry and all the comic love of the absurdity of everyday life is here.
December 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I think this early shot of O'Connell Bridge in Dublin is my favourite Martin Parr photo. All the artistry and all the comic love of the absurdity of everyday life is here.
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A brilliant, insightful discussion this morning @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
Thanks to @clairehanna.bsky.social and @robinswannmp.bsky.social for hosting us and thanks to all who came!
@fotoole.bsky.social @ndirishstudies.bsky.social @ria.ie @notredame.bsky.social
Thanks to @clairehanna.bsky.social and @robinswannmp.bsky.social for hosting us and thanks to all who came!
@fotoole.bsky.social @ndirishstudies.bsky.social @ria.ie @notredame.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 10:18 AM
A brilliant, insightful discussion this morning @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
Thanks to @clairehanna.bsky.social and @robinswannmp.bsky.social for hosting us and thanks to all who came!
@fotoole.bsky.social @ndirishstudies.bsky.social @ria.ie @notredame.bsky.social
Thanks to @clairehanna.bsky.social and @robinswannmp.bsky.social for hosting us and thanks to all who came!
@fotoole.bsky.social @ndirishstudies.bsky.social @ria.ie @notredame.bsky.social
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This week we had informative conversations in London around For and Against a United Ireland (RIA, 2025) by Fintan O’Toole (@fotoole.bsky.social) & Sam McBride (@sjamcbride.bsky.social). Thanks to @clairehanna.bsky.social & @robinswannmp.bsky.social for hosting a Westminster briefing on the subject
December 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This week we had informative conversations in London around For and Against a United Ireland (RIA, 2025) by Fintan O’Toole (@fotoole.bsky.social) & Sam McBride (@sjamcbride.bsky.social). Thanks to @clairehanna.bsky.social & @robinswannmp.bsky.social for hosting a Westminster briefing on the subject
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Just finished this brilliant book by @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social .
Well worth anyone's time. Rather than restate the simplistic, partisan reasons for either case, it holds a mirror up to all of us. A proper debate in other words.
Well done Royal Irish Academy for publishing.
Well worth anyone's time. Rather than restate the simplistic, partisan reasons for either case, it holds a mirror up to all of us. A proper debate in other words.
Well done Royal Irish Academy for publishing.
December 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Just finished this brilliant book by @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social .
Well worth anyone's time. Rather than restate the simplistic, partisan reasons for either case, it holds a mirror up to all of us. A proper debate in other words.
Well done Royal Irish Academy for publishing.
Well worth anyone's time. Rather than restate the simplistic, partisan reasons for either case, it holds a mirror up to all of us. A proper debate in other words.
Well done Royal Irish Academy for publishing.
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RIP Martin Parr
Some of my favourite photos
Some of my favourite photos
December 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
RIP Martin Parr
Some of my favourite photos
Some of my favourite photos
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RIP the great Martin Parr
December 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
RIP the great Martin Parr
Desperately sad to hear of the death of the wonderful Martin Parr. I had the pleasure of doing the text for A Fair Day in 1984 and again for his recent collection of Irish photographs. He was warm, funny, brilliant and utterly dedicated to his art. His infinite curiosity will linger infinitely.
December 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Desperately sad to hear of the death of the wonderful Martin Parr. I had the pleasure of doing the text for A Fair Day in 1984 and again for his recent collection of Irish photographs. He was warm, funny, brilliant and utterly dedicated to his art. His infinite curiosity will linger infinitely.
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“One thing we can say for sure is that failing to deliver will probably aggravate the existing affordability gap”
DELIVERING the housing plan will aggravate the affordability gap
High priced unaffordable housing & price inflation IS THE PLAN #Speirgorm #Housing www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
DELIVERING the housing plan will aggravate the affordability gap
High priced unaffordable housing & price inflation IS THE PLAN #Speirgorm #Housing www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
Coalition has a credibility gap when it comes to housing
Latest initiative maintains existing 300,000 target but gives Land Development Agency additional financial muscle
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November 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
“One thing we can say for sure is that failing to deliver will probably aggravate the existing affordability gap”
DELIVERING the housing plan will aggravate the affordability gap
High priced unaffordable housing & price inflation IS THE PLAN #Speirgorm #Housing www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
DELIVERING the housing plan will aggravate the affordability gap
High priced unaffordable housing & price inflation IS THE PLAN #Speirgorm #Housing www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
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Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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“Trump does not look like he’s enjoying the memory of the days when he and Epstein were close friends.” —@fotoole.bsky.social
https://go.nybooks.com/47CJ4IX
https://go.nybooks.com/47CJ4IX
‘A Guy Who Never Dies’ | Fintan O’Toole
On July 26 Donald Trump played a round of golf at his own Turnberry course in Scotland. Over footage of the event from Sky News, we hear a reporter
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November 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“Trump does not look like he’s enjoying the memory of the days when he and Epstein were close friends.” —@fotoole.bsky.social
https://go.nybooks.com/47CJ4IX
https://go.nybooks.com/47CJ4IX
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If you could vote for our book, that’d be lovely thanks.
The book is For and Against a United Ireland by @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social
www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
The book is For and Against a United Ireland by @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social
www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
If you could vote for our book, that’d be lovely thanks.
The book is For and Against a United Ireland by @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social
www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
The book is For and Against a United Ireland by @fotoole.bsky.social and @sjamcbride.bsky.social
www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
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I don’t do book reviews very often, but @sjamcbride.bsky.social and @fotoole.bsky.social’s essays are one of very few intellectually and politically generous treatments of the #UnitedIreland question to date, while @philipstephens.bsky.social #OurDividedIsles provides rich historical context…
Review: Constitutional change in Ireland will likely be evolutionary, not revolutionary or violent…
Now does my project gather to a head. My charms crack not, my spirits obey, and time Goes upright with his carriage.—How’s the day? Prospero, Act 5, Scene 1 FOR AND AGAINST A UNITED IRELAND by Finta...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:41 AM
I don’t do book reviews very often, but @sjamcbride.bsky.social and @fotoole.bsky.social’s essays are one of very few intellectually and politically generous treatments of the #UnitedIreland question to date, while @philipstephens.bsky.social #OurDividedIsles provides rich historical context…
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From @fotoole.bsky.social's essay in the current Atlantic: "The pleasures that Trump offers his followers are sadistic ones, predicated on his invitation to enjoy the pain of others. His happiness is a zero-sum game: 'Real' Americans can experience it only if others are miserable."
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
From @fotoole.bsky.social's essay in the current Atlantic: "The pleasures that Trump offers his followers are sadistic ones, predicated on his invitation to enjoy the pain of others. His happiness is a zero-sum game: 'Real' Americans can experience it only if others are miserable."