Richard Chambers
@newschambers.bsky.social
Virgin Media News Correspondent but these are my own views and not those of my employer.
Ireland.
Ireland.
Unbelievable song.
Twenty-nine sailors drowned when the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in the Great Lakes' icy waters on Nov. 10, 1975. The ship was immortalized in a surprise hit 1976 folk ballad by Gordon Lightfoot.
50 years ago, the Edmund Fitzgerald, a 'rock star' ship, sank in Lake Superior
Twenty-nine sailors drowned when the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in the Great Lakes' icy waters on Nov. 10, 1975. The ship was immortalized in a surprise hit 1976 folk ballad by Gordon Lightfoot.
n.pr
November 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Unbelievable song.
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Ms Rachel says The New York Times asked her if she’s funded by Hamas
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Ms Rachel says The New York Times asked her if she’s funded by Hamas
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Aid agencies say a fraction of promised aid has reached Gaza despite ceasefire
Aid agencies say a fraction of promised aid has reached Gaza despite ceasefire
While US says ’historic’ effort s under underway to meet needs of Gazans, ad groups says less than a quarter
www.irishtimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Aid agencies say a fraction of promised aid has reached Gaza despite ceasefire
Have been sent the clip of Bernese Mountain Dog owners sending off Michael D twice by heart-melted people outside of Ireland.
What a country.
What a country.
President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina are preparing to leave Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening as his term comes to an end.
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
November 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Have been sent the clip of Bernese Mountain Dog owners sending off Michael D twice by heart-melted people outside of Ireland.
What a country.
What a country.
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President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina are preparing to leave Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening as his term comes to an end.
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina are preparing to leave Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening as his term comes to an end.
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
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Gardaí are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was attacked in Tuam while returning home from school last month.
The boy’s father condemned the 'violent' attack on his son, adding that his family 'do not feel safe' following the incident
jrnl.ie/6869280
The boy’s father condemned the 'violent' attack on his son, adding that his family 'do not feel safe' following the incident
jrnl.ie/6869280
Garda investigation after 13-year-old boy from Bangladeshi community attacked in Tuam
Two individuals – apparently older male teenagers – can be seen taunting and physically attacking the younger boy and hitting him in the face multiple times.
jrnl.ie
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Gardaí are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was attacked in Tuam while returning home from school last month.
The boy’s father condemned the 'violent' attack on his son, adding that his family 'do not feel safe' following the incident
jrnl.ie/6869280
The boy’s father condemned the 'violent' attack on his son, adding that his family 'do not feel safe' following the incident
jrnl.ie/6869280
Football Association of Ireland EGM passes motion calling on UEFA to ban Israel from all club and international competitions.
Resolution brought by Bohemian Football Club - approved by 88%.
Motion cites operation by the Israeli FA of clubs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Resolution brought by Bohemian Football Club - approved by 88%.
Motion cites operation by the Israeli FA of clubs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
November 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Football Association of Ireland EGM passes motion calling on UEFA to ban Israel from all club and international competitions.
Resolution brought by Bohemian Football Club - approved by 88%.
Motion cites operation by the Israeli FA of clubs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Resolution brought by Bohemian Football Club - approved by 88%.
Motion cites operation by the Israeli FA of clubs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
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Hard to think of anything in media that regularly brings me as much pure joy anymore as the headline in The New York Times' Trilobites section.
November 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Hard to think of anything in media that regularly brings me as much pure joy anymore as the headline in The New York Times' Trilobites section.
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Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly confirms she will not be attending the inauguration of Irish president Catherine Connolly due to "other commitments".
November 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly confirms she will not be attending the inauguration of Irish president Catherine Connolly due to "other commitments".
Right-wing extremist terror group planned destruction of Galway Mosque, court hears.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
Right-wing extremist terror group planned destruction of Galway Mosque, court hears
Portlaoise District Court hears gardaí discovered ‘manifesto’ and video during search
www.irishtimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Right-wing extremist terror group planned destruction of Galway Mosque, court hears.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
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BBC really burying the lede there
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
BBC really burying the lede there
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Infant remains have been recovered from the site of the former mother-and-baby home in Tuam, Co Galway as excavation work there continues
Infant remains recovered from former mother-and-baby home
Infant remains have been recovered from the site of the former mother-and-baby Home in Tuam, Co Galway as excavation work there continues.
www.rte.ie
November 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Infant remains have been recovered from the site of the former mother-and-baby home in Tuam, Co Galway as excavation work there continues
On Simon Harris and the immigration debate.
November 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
On Simon Harris and the immigration debate.
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
In pod feeds now!
Just caught up with The Group Chat on +1 now and have to commend @newschambers.bsky.social for his comments on keeping a respectful space between journalists and politicians. Good to hear a discussion on an ethical approach to journalism expressed passionately and eloquently. We need it! #speirgorm
November 7, 2025 at 7:29 AM
In pod feeds now!
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Twenty-nine sailors drowned when the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in the Great Lakes' icy waters on Nov. 10, 1975. The ship was immortalized in a surprise hit 1976 folk ballad by Gordon Lightfoot. n.pr/3JKj19D
50 years ago, the Edmund Fitzgerald, a 'rock star' ship, sank in Lake Superior
Twenty-nine sailors drowned when the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in the Great Lakes' icy waters on Nov. 10, 1975. The ship was immortalized in a surprise hit 1976 folk ballad by Gordon Lightfoot.
n.pr
November 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Twenty-nine sailors drowned when the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in the Great Lakes' icy waters on Nov. 10, 1975. The ship was immortalized in a surprise hit 1976 folk ballad by Gordon Lightfoot. n.pr/3JKj19D
"A vehicle carrying the men was stopped by gardaí in Co Laois in an operation involving armed members. Pipe ends and sealant, at least one bulletproof vest, cable ties, hatchets, knives and a Tricolour were discovered."
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Gardaí arrest far-right suspects ‘intent on minority attack’ in anti-terrorism operation
Special Detective Unit operation in Laois first of its kind in State, with homes evacuated in North by PSNI
www.irishtimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"A vehicle carrying the men was stopped by gardaí in Co Laois in an operation involving armed members. Pipe ends and sealant, at least one bulletproof vest, cable ties, hatchets, knives and a Tricolour were discovered."
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
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Yeah, I'm sure he'll get right on that
Senior Orange Order figures have written to Britain’s King Charles to “reflect on his coronation oath” over his praying with Pope Leo last month.
www.thejournal.ie/orange-order...
www.thejournal.ie/orange-order...
Orange Order leaders wrote to Britain's King Charles over his meeting with Pope Leo
The Pope’s historic meeting with Charles has come in for criticism from unionist figures in the North and elsewhere over recent weeks.
www.thejournal.ie
November 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Yeah, I'm sure he'll get right on that
Two men have been arrested in connection with the arson attack in Drogheda last Friday.
Both aged in their twenties.
Both aged in their twenties.
November 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Two men have been arrested in connection with the arson attack in Drogheda last Friday.
Both aged in their twenties.
Both aged in their twenties.
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X is designed to radicalise people.
The algorithm promotes Elon Musk's agenda to promote racists and people who want violence bought - specifically - to the streets of Britain.
Members of Parliament, major institutions and the media should not be there.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
The algorithm promotes Elon Musk's agenda to promote racists and people who want violence bought - specifically - to the streets of Britain.
Members of Parliament, major institutions and the media should not be there.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM
X is designed to radicalise people.
The algorithm promotes Elon Musk's agenda to promote racists and people who want violence bought - specifically - to the streets of Britain.
Members of Parliament, major institutions and the media should not be there.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
The algorithm promotes Elon Musk's agenda to promote racists and people who want violence bought - specifically - to the streets of Britain.
Members of Parliament, major institutions and the media should not be there.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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Outgoing President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have welcomed President-elect Catherine Connolly and her family to Áras an Uachtaráin. Connolly will be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president next week.
#VMNews
#VMNews
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Outgoing President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have welcomed President-elect Catherine Connolly and her family to Áras an Uachtaráin. Connolly will be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president next week.
#VMNews
#VMNews
Incredible
What can you give your mate who’s desperately upset on missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize?
FIFA announce new peace prize to be handed out in * can I shock you * Washington 🙀
FIFA announce new peace prize to be handed out in * can I shock you * Washington 🙀
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Incredible