Kieran Clarke
@kieranclarke.bsky.social
Twitter Refugee.
Politics, travel, random trivia and science
Politics, travel, random trivia and science
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Yesterday, Irish Fine Gael MEPs teamed up with the far right to start gutting rights and protections. Frightening development that should get more attention at home.
November 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Yesterday, Irish Fine Gael MEPs teamed up with the far right to start gutting rights and protections. Frightening development that should get more attention at home.
Another almost empty US flight last night coming home from Chicago. It was the same going out. Average of 1 person every 4 rows. #speirgorm
November 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Another almost empty US flight last night coming home from Chicago. It was the same going out. Average of 1 person every 4 rows. #speirgorm
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Warm applause in the Dáil chamber - from all sides - as the House is formally notified that, for the first time since 1973, a sitting member of the Dáil has been elected President of Ireland. Catherine Connolly’s seat in Galway West has now been formally vacated. @virginmedianews.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Warm applause in the Dáil chamber - from all sides - as the House is formally notified that, for the first time since 1973, a sitting member of the Dáil has been elected President of Ireland. Catherine Connolly’s seat in Galway West has now been formally vacated. @virginmedianews.bsky.social
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The story is NOT the internal workings of Fianna Fáil.
The story is Yates taking money from them and then brazenly pretending to be an independent political commentator despite a clear conflict of interest.
The story is Yates taking money from them and then brazenly pretending to be an independent political commentator despite a clear conflict of interest.
An internal row is brewing in government over Fianna Fáil’s use of broadcaster Ivan Yates during the presidential campaign. The party confirmed he provided debate and interview training for Jim Gavin following recent controversy.
More on #VMNews
More on #VMNews
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The story is NOT the internal workings of Fianna Fáil.
The story is Yates taking money from them and then brazenly pretending to be an independent political commentator despite a clear conflict of interest.
The story is Yates taking money from them and then brazenly pretending to be an independent political commentator despite a clear conflict of interest.
Road deaths in Ireland not only increased over the last 5 years but also went in the opposite direction to the rest of the EU.
November 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Road deaths in Ireland not only increased over the last 5 years but also went in the opposite direction to the rest of the EU.
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Reject modernity, embrace tradition
October 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Reject modernity, embrace tradition
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Gary Gannon TD: “What he could have also said was their numbers this year have also decreased by 40 per cent on last year. He could have talked about the absolute failures in the system that he’s presided over for 10 years and how he was going to address them.
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@garygannontd.bsky.social
Immigration numbers are too high. We have to listen to the people in this country. The increase is too high.
- Simon Harris, via @news.rte.ie
Welcomed by Aontu.
Matt Carty says SF has been saying this for some time.
- Simon Harris, via @news.rte.ie
Welcomed by Aontu.
Matt Carty says SF has been saying this for some time.
October 30, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Gary Gannon TD: “What he could have also said was their numbers this year have also decreased by 40 per cent on last year. He could have talked about the absolute failures in the system that he’s presided over for 10 years and how he was going to address them.
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@garygannontd.bsky.social
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UK military equipment used by the RSF found in Sudan.
"Evidence that the UK continued supplying military equipment to the UAE, despite the risk it could end up fuelling Sudan’s ruinous conflict, has prompted deep concern."
Essential read on the UK-UAE-RSF nexus.
"Evidence that the UK continued supplying military equipment to the UAE, despite the risk it could end up fuelling Sudan’s ruinous conflict, has prompted deep concern."
Essential read on the UK-UAE-RSF nexus.
UK military equipment used by militia accused of genocide found in Sudan, UN told
Exclusive: two dossiers of material seen by the security council raise questions over export of British arms to the UAE, which has been accused of supplying weapons to paramilitary RSF group
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:21 AM
UK military equipment used by the RSF found in Sudan.
"Evidence that the UK continued supplying military equipment to the UAE, despite the risk it could end up fuelling Sudan’s ruinous conflict, has prompted deep concern."
Essential read on the UK-UAE-RSF nexus.
"Evidence that the UK continued supplying military equipment to the UAE, despite the risk it could end up fuelling Sudan’s ruinous conflict, has prompted deep concern."
Essential read on the UK-UAE-RSF nexus.
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Best analysis of the presidential election I’ve seen to date - putting in the hard yards actually works, who knew!. #aras25 #waterfordwhispers #speirgorm
October 29, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Best analysis of the presidential election I’ve seen to date - putting in the hard yards actually works, who knew!. #aras25 #waterfordwhispers #speirgorm
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Completely normal website legitimised on the daily by politicos, hacks and people willing to turn a blind eye to what it is, and what its owner uses it for.
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Completely normal website legitimised on the daily by politicos, hacks and people willing to turn a blind eye to what it is, and what its owner uses it for.
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More than 80 people killed by the IDF overnight in Gaza, including many children.
This morning: "Oh the ceasefire is back on."
This morning: "Oh the ceasefire is back on."
BREAKING: The Israeli military says the ceasefire in Gaza is back in effect after it carried out heavy airstrikes across the Palestinian territory. The death toll from the overnight strikes climbed to 81, according to hospital officials.
Israeli strikes overnight in Gaza kill at least 60 people, including children, local officials say
Israeli strikes overnight in Gaza have killed at least 60 people, including many children. That's according to local hospital officials on Wednesday.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:43 AM
More than 80 people killed by the IDF overnight in Gaza, including many children.
This morning: "Oh the ceasefire is back on."
This morning: "Oh the ceasefire is back on."
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Catherine Connolly got more votes than any other president in history - any pol corr or commentator trying to convince you that the story is actually the spoiled votes is showing you their whole arse, and should be treated accordingly.
October 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Catherine Connolly got more votes than any other president in history - any pol corr or commentator trying to convince you that the story is actually the spoiled votes is showing you their whole arse, and should be treated accordingly.
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Can you imagine TDs scrambling to change the Constitution or commentators hand-wringing in the media if it was leftists who behaved the way the spoiled vote crew did, in the same (minority) numbers, after several bigoted riots. Not so much forced to pander to them as willingly taking a running leap.
October 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Can you imagine TDs scrambling to change the Constitution or commentators hand-wringing in the media if it was leftists who behaved the way the spoiled vote crew did, in the same (minority) numbers, after several bigoted riots. Not so much forced to pander to them as willingly taking a running leap.
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Given that Connolly got the biggest personal mandate in the history of the state AND the highest percentage of first preferences ever in a presidential election, anyone in media engaging this pereniial fuckwit for analysis is pissing in your eye and telling you it's soda water.
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Given that Connolly got the biggest personal mandate in the history of the state AND the highest percentage of first preferences ever in a presidential election, anyone in media engaging this pereniial fuckwit for analysis is pissing in your eye and telling you it's soda water.
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Catherine Connolly has been elected as the 10th President of Ireland after a landslide victory.
The Independent candidate received the most first-preference votes in 42 out of 43 constituencies.
The Independent candidate received the most first-preference votes in 42 out of 43 constituencies.
October 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Catherine Connolly has been elected as the 10th President of Ireland after a landslide victory.
The Independent candidate received the most first-preference votes in 42 out of 43 constituencies.
The Independent candidate received the most first-preference votes in 42 out of 43 constituencies.
Poor form. #aras25
The Taoiseach is not coming to Dublin Castle for the official declaration of Catherine Connolly's victory in the presidential election.
Whether intended or not, it's going to look very confrontational for the head of government NOT to be there to congratulate the new head of state
Whether intended or not, it's going to look very confrontational for the head of government NOT to be there to congratulate the new head of state
October 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Poor form. #aras25
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A sitting Dublin city councillor has posted a call for "ethnic cleansing". Don't call them far right though
October 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
A sitting Dublin city councillor has posted a call for "ethnic cleansing". Don't call them far right though
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🚨 Heather Humphreys has told RTÉ she concedes the Presidential Election and has congratulated Catherine Connolly on her victory.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🚨 Heather Humphreys has told RTÉ she concedes the Presidential Election and has congratulated Catherine Connolly on her victory.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
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Gardaí called as Mary Lou McDonald and canvassers threatened on Dublin street.
www.thejournal.ie/mary-lou-mcd...
www.thejournal.ie/mary-lou-mcd...
Gardaí called as Mary Lou McDonald and canvassers threatened on Dublin street
The incident happened at around 4pm on the city’s northside.
www.thejournal.ie
October 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Gardaí called as Mary Lou McDonald and canvassers threatened on Dublin street.
www.thejournal.ie/mary-lou-mcd...
www.thejournal.ie/mary-lou-mcd...
Last canvass of #aras25 done in Dublin Bay South for @catherinegalway.bsky.social
Had been a brilliant and inspiring cross-party campaign. Long may it continue.
Had been a brilliant and inspiring cross-party campaign. Long may it continue.
October 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Last canvass of #aras25 done in Dublin Bay South for @catherinegalway.bsky.social
Had been a brilliant and inspiring cross-party campaign. Long may it continue.
Had been a brilliant and inspiring cross-party campaign. Long may it continue.
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🚨 RED C / Business Post poll 🚨
CONNOLLY, Catherine - 44% (+8)
HUMPHREYS, Heather - 25% (-)
GAVIN, Jim - 10% (-2)
Undecideds - 21% (-6)
www.businesspost.ie
CONNOLLY, Catherine - 44% (+8)
HUMPHREYS, Heather - 25% (-)
GAVIN, Jim - 10% (-2)
Undecideds - 21% (-6)
www.businesspost.ie
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October 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
🚨 RED C / Business Post poll 🚨
CONNOLLY, Catherine - 44% (+8)
HUMPHREYS, Heather - 25% (-)
GAVIN, Jim - 10% (-2)
Undecideds - 21% (-6)
www.businesspost.ie
CONNOLLY, Catherine - 44% (+8)
HUMPHREYS, Heather - 25% (-)
GAVIN, Jim - 10% (-2)
Undecideds - 21% (-6)
www.businesspost.ie