Micheál O'Máille
@mickmeally.bsky.social
Cíll Dara Abú agent behind enemy lines in Dublin. Hubby to 1 Empath & Dad to 2 Wookiees. Ex Irish Air Corps & Ex Irish Coastguard 🚁 Captain. MSc Emergency Management. 🇮🇪🇪🇺 #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦🌻
Pinned
Sad day for Irish SAR with end of EIDW Sikorsky ops. S61 & S92 were workhorses w standing room working conditions & long legs to stay on station or head over the horizon. Coming from smaller Euro rescue helis they were revelations & joy to operate. Brings to mind lost comrades #R116 #GoMairidísBeo
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Wow, this is revealing...
The plan says that "A dialogue will be held between Russia and NATO, mediated by the United States." This implies that both Russia and the Trump administration don't see the US as part of NATO in any real sense. That should deeply alarm every other NATO state.
November 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Wow, this is revealing...
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I served as our Ambassador in Ukraine for 3 years under Putin’s missiles and drones but resigned when Trump kept appeasing Putin. America does not bow to dictators. It’s not who we are.
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I served as our Ambassador in Ukraine for 3 years under Putin’s missiles and drones but resigned when Trump kept appeasing Putin. America does not bow to dictators. It’s not who we are.
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
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The "art of the deal" is to just give me everything I want and assume it means I won't come back for more.
November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The "art of the deal" is to just give me everything I want and assume it means I won't come back for more.
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The Saudi Crown Prince had Khashoggi dismembered in the Saudi embassy in Istanbul.
Dismembered while still alive.
But Khashoggi gave his phone to his fiancee and went in with his Apple Watch recording.
His watch was connected to his phone.
It captured the gruesome audio of his brutal killing.
Dismembered while still alive.
But Khashoggi gave his phone to his fiancee and went in with his Apple Watch recording.
His watch was connected to his phone.
It captured the gruesome audio of his brutal killing.
www.news.com.au
November 19, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The Saudi Crown Prince had Khashoggi dismembered in the Saudi embassy in Istanbul.
Dismembered while still alive.
But Khashoggi gave his phone to his fiancee and went in with his Apple Watch recording.
His watch was connected to his phone.
It captured the gruesome audio of his brutal killing.
Dismembered while still alive.
But Khashoggi gave his phone to his fiancee and went in with his Apple Watch recording.
His watch was connected to his phone.
It captured the gruesome audio of his brutal killing.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Matt Davies @MatttDavies on #Trump #Mohammed_bin_Salman #SaudiArabia - political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Matt Davies @MatttDavies on #Trump #Mohammed_bin_Salman #SaudiArabia - political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com
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Tonight, Seth Meyers takes #ACloserLook at tensions in the MAGA movement after two Trump favorites push to release the Epstein files
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcyA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcyA...
Trump Attacks Greene and Massie Amid MAGA Civil War Over Epstein Scandal: A Closer Look
YouTube video by Late Night with Seth Meyers
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Tonight, Seth Meyers takes #ACloserLook at tensions in the MAGA movement after two Trump favorites push to release the Epstein files
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcyA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcyA...
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He Said He “Sucked Up to Spit It Out.” But With Epstein, What Was Michael Wolff Really Doing?
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
He Said He “Sucked Up to Spit It Out.” But With Epstein, What Was Michael Wolff Really Doing?
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A few weeks of work gone into this. To say security sources are exasperated would be an understatement.
Concerns across Europe that Ireland's military shortfalls could put major summit at risk jrnl.ie/6865198
Concerns across Europe that Ireland's military shortfalls could put major summit at risk jrnl.ie/6865198
Concerns across Europe that Ireland's military shortfalls could put major summit at risk
Security concerns are being raised as Ireland prepares to take on the rotating presidency of the EU next summer.
jrnl.ie
November 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
A few weeks of work gone into this. To say security sources are exasperated would be an understatement.
Concerns across Europe that Ireland's military shortfalls could put major summit at risk jrnl.ie/6865198
Concerns across Europe that Ireland's military shortfalls could put major summit at risk jrnl.ie/6865198
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"These issues know no ideology, no political boundaries. It’s not a liberal or a conservative thing."
That was George Bush senior in 1988, vowing to tackle climate change as president.
How the US became the vandal of world climate deals. It didn't have to be so:
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
That was George Bush senior in 1988, vowing to tackle climate change as president.
How the US became the vandal of world climate deals. It didn't have to be so:
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
The White House effect: Why America reneged on its pledges to tackle climate change
A new Netflix documentary tracks how, since 1989, the US has sabotaged efforts to reduce global emissions
www.irishtimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
"These issues know no ideology, no political boundaries. It’s not a liberal or a conservative thing."
That was George Bush senior in 1988, vowing to tackle climate change as president.
How the US became the vandal of world climate deals. It didn't have to be so:
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
That was George Bush senior in 1988, vowing to tackle climate change as president.
How the US became the vandal of world climate deals. It didn't have to be so:
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
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OTD in 1999 the OSCE conference was in Istanbul. Russia promised to remove our troops from Moldova & Georgia by end of 2002.
We lied. But Ukraine should believe Russia’s promises & negotiate…
We lied. But Ukraine should believe Russia’s promises & negotiate…
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
OTD in 1999 the OSCE conference was in Istanbul. Russia promised to remove our troops from Moldova & Georgia by end of 2002.
We lied. But Ukraine should believe Russia’s promises & negotiate…
We lied. But Ukraine should believe Russia’s promises & negotiate…
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Chinese refiners start shunning Russian oil after US sanctions, Bloomberg reports
State-owned Chinese refiners, such as Sinopec and PetroChina Co., have canceled some Russian cargos, and smaller private refiners are also holding off on purchases, according to Bloomberg.
State-owned Chinese refiners, such as Sinopec and PetroChina Co., have canceled some Russian cargos, and smaller private refiners are also holding off on purchases, according to Bloomberg.
Chinese refiners start shunning Russian oil after US sanctions, Bloomberg reports
kyivindependent.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Chinese refiners start shunning Russian oil after US sanctions, Bloomberg reports
State-owned Chinese refiners, such as Sinopec and PetroChina Co., have canceled some Russian cargos, and smaller private refiners are also holding off on purchases, according to Bloomberg.
State-owned Chinese refiners, such as Sinopec and PetroChina Co., have canceled some Russian cargos, and smaller private refiners are also holding off on purchases, according to Bloomberg.
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Some discussion recently on the use of NDAs in the military
My thoughts in the @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/why-milita...
My thoughts in the @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/why-milita...
Why Commanders Don’t Sign NDAs
Existing rules and laws applying to military secrecy are sufficient—and asking officers to sign NDAs is deeply inappropriate.
www.thebulwark.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Some discussion recently on the use of NDAs in the military
My thoughts in the @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/why-milita...
My thoughts in the @thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/why-milita...
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🇩🇪 "Painful experience": German minister hid in shelter during Russian attack on Kyiv
"Painful experience": German minister hid in shelter during Russian attack on Kyiv
Katherina Reiche, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, had to take shelter during Russian strikes on Kyiv on the night of 24-25 October.
www.pravda.com.ua
October 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🇩🇪 "Painful experience": German minister hid in shelter during Russian attack on Kyiv
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⛔️ BBC: Israel Marking Control Line Far Deeper Into Gaza Than Agreed, Then Opens Fire and Kills Civilians Beyond It
New satellite images and IDF footage analyzed by BBC Verify show Israeli forces have placed “Yellow Line” boundary markers hundreds of meters deeper inside Gaza than agreed in the...
New satellite images and IDF footage analyzed by BBC Verify show Israeli forces have placed “Yellow Line” boundary markers hundreds of meters deeper inside Gaza than agreed in the...
October 24, 2025 at 5:01 AM
⛔️ BBC: Israel Marking Control Line Far Deeper Into Gaza Than Agreed, Then Opens Fire and Kills Civilians Beyond It
New satellite images and IDF footage analyzed by BBC Verify show Israeli forces have placed “Yellow Line” boundary markers hundreds of meters deeper inside Gaza than agreed in the...
New satellite images and IDF footage analyzed by BBC Verify show Israeli forces have placed “Yellow Line” boundary markers hundreds of meters deeper inside Gaza than agreed in the...
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Chat between US Secretary of State #Rubio and #Russia Foreign Minister Lavrov, preparing for #Trump - #Putin meeting, postponed
1 official: Rubio and Lavrov have divergent expectations re end of Russia invasion of #Ukraine
#Kremlin maintains maximum demands, rejects Trump call to freeze frontlines
1 official: Rubio and Lavrov have divergent expectations re end of Russia invasion of #Ukraine
#Kremlin maintains maximum demands, rejects Trump call to freeze frontlines
#UkraineWar, Day 1,335: #Zelensky --- "Working with US" To Ensure Patriot Systems For Air Defense
#Patriots #Ukraine #TrumpRussia
eaworldview.com/2025/10/ukra...
#Patriots #Ukraine #TrumpRussia
eaworldview.com/2025/10/ukra...
Ukraine War, Day 1,335: Zelensky - "Working With US" To Ensure Patriot Systems For Air Defense - EA WorldView
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks of progress in obtaining more Patriot air defense systems, despite Trump retreat from support.
eaworldview.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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The Bar Council, some leading lawyers and now the Justice Minister have all come out in defence of the cab-rank rule in the context of FG attacks.
While we can't see what impact the strategy will have on polling day yet... it's hard not to see this as an own goal for the Party of Law & Order ™️
While we can't see what impact the strategy will have on polling day yet... it's hard not to see this as an own goal for the Party of Law & Order ™️
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The Bar Council, some leading lawyers and now the Justice Minister have all come out in defence of the cab-rank rule in the context of FG attacks.
While we can't see what impact the strategy will have on polling day yet... it's hard not to see this as an own goal for the Party of Law & Order ™️
While we can't see what impact the strategy will have on polling day yet... it's hard not to see this as an own goal for the Party of Law & Order ™️
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My latest
I wrote a “Drones over Germany - everything you need to know” explainer. 👇
www.worldpoliticsreview.com/germany-dron...
www.worldpoliticsreview.com/germany-dron...
Germany’s ‘Drone Fever’ Prompts Long-Needed Action
After having ignored the dangers of drone overflights of critical infrastructure, German authorities are finally taking action.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
My latest
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Fantastic article. Agree 100% .
Resilience isn‘t just about defence spending.
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
Resilience isn‘t just about defence spending.
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
Realising Societal Resilience for a Whole of Society Approach to Defence
NATO’s unity may have held in The Hague, but the focus on defence spending overshadowed a deeper issue: societal resilience.
www.rusi.org
October 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Fantastic article. Agree 100% .
Resilience isn‘t just about defence spending.
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
Resilience isn‘t just about defence spending.
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
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Greta Thunberg details her treatment in Israeli captivity.
Via Aftonbladet:
www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/25...
Via Aftonbladet:
www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/25...
October 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Greta Thunberg details her treatment in Israeli captivity.
Via Aftonbladet:
www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/25...
Via Aftonbladet:
www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/25...
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Cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social.
October 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social.
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Do coddle jokes go over well with the House of Saud?
MBS breaking his hole laughing at an immersion bit.
MBS breaking his hole laughing at an immersion bit.
Weekend catch-up: Andrew Maxwell played the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival, Chortle has revealed http://dlvr.it/TNd7mf
October 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Do coddle jokes go over well with the House of Saud?
MBS breaking his hole laughing at an immersion bit.
MBS breaking his hole laughing at an immersion bit.
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What causes WW3 as per my tankies:
🇹🇷Shooting 🇷🇺jet down
🇺🇸Killing 🇷🇺troops in🇸🇾
🇺🇸bombing Assad
🇺🇦Defending itself
Giving🇺🇦:
Training
Javelins
155mm shells
Patriots
Tanks
F-16s
HIMARS
ATACMS
Tomahawks
🇺🇦striking crimea
🇺🇦Deep striking🇷🇺
🇺🇦Occupying🇷🇺
Cutting🇷🇺off swift
What doesn't cause WW3:
🇷🇺attacking places
🇹🇷Shooting 🇷🇺jet down
🇺🇸Killing 🇷🇺troops in🇸🇾
🇺🇸bombing Assad
🇺🇦Defending itself
Giving🇺🇦:
Training
Javelins
155mm shells
Patriots
Tanks
F-16s
HIMARS
ATACMS
Tomahawks
🇺🇦striking crimea
🇺🇦Deep striking🇷🇺
🇺🇦Occupying🇷🇺
Cutting🇷🇺off swift
What doesn't cause WW3:
🇷🇺attacking places
October 13, 2025 at 9:42 AM
What causes WW3 as per my tankies:
🇹🇷Shooting 🇷🇺jet down
🇺🇸Killing 🇷🇺troops in🇸🇾
🇺🇸bombing Assad
🇺🇦Defending itself
Giving🇺🇦:
Training
Javelins
155mm shells
Patriots
Tanks
F-16s
HIMARS
ATACMS
Tomahawks
🇺🇦striking crimea
🇺🇦Deep striking🇷🇺
🇺🇦Occupying🇷🇺
Cutting🇷🇺off swift
What doesn't cause WW3:
🇷🇺attacking places
🇹🇷Shooting 🇷🇺jet down
🇺🇸Killing 🇷🇺troops in🇸🇾
🇺🇸bombing Assad
🇺🇦Defending itself
Giving🇺🇦:
Training
Javelins
155mm shells
Patriots
Tanks
F-16s
HIMARS
ATACMS
Tomahawks
🇺🇦striking crimea
🇺🇦Deep striking🇷🇺
🇺🇦Occupying🇷🇺
Cutting🇷🇺off swift
What doesn't cause WW3:
🇷🇺attacking places