Greg O'Loughlin
@oloughness.bsky.social
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Tweets/RTs don't mean...anything, big picture.
educator.cyclist.collaborator.zealot
Director:
@FOSFUSA
Founder:
@ed_cooperative
Tweets/RTs don't mean...anything, big picture.
"For those in a position of advantage, who have the most to lose once people start picking at politics, prolonging the war can feel safer than negotiating a peace." Excellent piece by @megankstack.bsky.social in today's NYT. Well worth a read and reflection.
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Opinion | How to Stop a War
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October 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
"For those in a position of advantage, who have the most to lose once people start picking at politics, prolonging the war can feel safer than negotiating a peace." Excellent piece by @megankstack.bsky.social in today's NYT. Well worth a read and reflection.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/o...
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"This is a historic moment & the path to a new & united Ireland has never been clearer.
"For supporters of Irish Unity in North America, there have never been more ways to get involved" Friends of Sinn Féin Director @oloughness.bsky.social's letter from America
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"For supporters of Irish Unity in North America, there have never been more ways to get involved" Friends of Sinn Féin Director @oloughness.bsky.social's letter from America
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A Vital Piece of the Puzzle - Friends of Sinn Féin
This is a historic moment in the history of Ireland, and the path to a new and united Ireland has never been clearer. For supporters of Irish Unity in North America, there have never been more ways or...
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August 31, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"This is a historic moment & the path to a new & united Ireland has never been clearer.
"For supporters of Irish Unity in North America, there have never been more ways to get involved" Friends of Sinn Féin Director @oloughness.bsky.social's letter from America
friendsofsinnfein.com/a-vital-piec...
"For supporters of Irish Unity in North America, there have never been more ways to get involved" Friends of Sinn Féin Director @oloughness.bsky.social's letter from America
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Read all about the Irish Unity People's Assemblies in Nashville, Cincinnati, and Chicago with Pat Cullen MP in the latest issue of Éire Nua - download your free copy right here: sinnfein.ie/eire-nua/
July 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Read all about the Irish Unity People's Assemblies in Nashville, Cincinnati, and Chicago with Pat Cullen MP in the latest issue of Éire Nua - download your free copy right here: sinnfein.ie/eire-nua/
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Have you watched our latest Video Update? Sinn Féin's Rep to North America @c1aranquinn.bsky.social and Friends of Sinn Féin Director @oloughness.bsky.social review the latest political developments, review recent events, and more! Watch and share it here: youtu.be/ObGDQC7-fag
Friends of Sinn Féin Video Update - June 2025
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July 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Have you watched our latest Video Update? Sinn Féin's Rep to North America @c1aranquinn.bsky.social and Friends of Sinn Féin Director @oloughness.bsky.social review the latest political developments, review recent events, and more! Watch and share it here: youtu.be/ObGDQC7-fag
Seeing how @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's victory is possible when Democrats hold true, open, fair primaries helps me understand why they haven't held one on a national level since 2008. The GOP isn't America's only threat to democracy.
June 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Seeing how @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's victory is possible when Democrats hold true, open, fair primaries helps me understand why they haven't held one on a national level since 2008. The GOP isn't America's only threat to democracy.
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Grateful to @emilyfor7.bsky.social for the warm welcome at Nashville Council & to Councilmembers Zulfat Suara and Jordan Huffman for taking the time to connect while we were in town with Pat Cullen MP. So many connections to be proud of & a great way for leaders to share & provide insight & updates.
May 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Grateful to @emilyfor7.bsky.social for the warm welcome at Nashville Council & to Councilmembers Zulfat Suara and Jordan Huffman for taking the time to connect while we were in town with Pat Cullen MP. So many connections to be proud of & a great way for leaders to share & provide insight & updates.
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Friends of Sinn Féin Director Greg O'Loughlin joins
Professor Ben Sawyer & @markdoyle.bsky.social
on The Road To Now Podcast to discuss the Good Friday Agreements, Irish unification & how peace is possible even in the hardest times. Listen Here: iTunes: rtnpod.me/335a Spotify rtnpod.me/335s
Professor Ben Sawyer & @markdoyle.bsky.social
on The Road To Now Podcast to discuss the Good Friday Agreements, Irish unification & how peace is possible even in the hardest times. Listen Here: iTunes: rtnpod.me/335a Spotify rtnpod.me/335s
May 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Friends of Sinn Féin Director Greg O'Loughlin joins
Professor Ben Sawyer & @markdoyle.bsky.social
on The Road To Now Podcast to discuss the Good Friday Agreements, Irish unification & how peace is possible even in the hardest times. Listen Here: iTunes: rtnpod.me/335a Spotify rtnpod.me/335s
Professor Ben Sawyer & @markdoyle.bsky.social
on The Road To Now Podcast to discuss the Good Friday Agreements, Irish unification & how peace is possible even in the hardest times. Listen Here: iTunes: rtnpod.me/335a Spotify rtnpod.me/335s
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We're back! Sinn Féin Rep to North America Ciarán Quinn & Friends of Sinn Féin Director Greg O'Loughlin discuss Government formation shenanigans, Easter events, Irish Unity People's Assemblies, updates in the Sean Brown legacy case, & more in the latest Video Update.
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April 2025 - Friends of Sinn Féin Video Update
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April 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We're back! Sinn Féin Rep to North America Ciarán Quinn & Friends of Sinn Féin Director Greg O'Loughlin discuss Government formation shenanigans, Easter events, Irish Unity People's Assemblies, updates in the Sean Brown legacy case, & more in the latest Video Update.
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Nashville, TN - Wednesday, May 28th - 6:00pm - 8:30pm - Scarritt Bennett Center - free and open to all! We will be joined by Pat Cullen MP.
Registration is limited and required. Get your tickets and more information right here:
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Registration is limited and required. Get your tickets and more information right here:
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Irish Unity People's Assembly: Diaspora - Nashville, TN
Commission on the Future of Ireland People's Assembly: Diaspora
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April 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Nashville, TN - Wednesday, May 28th - 6:00pm - 8:30pm - Scarritt Bennett Center - free and open to all! We will be joined by Pat Cullen MP.
Registration is limited and required. Get your tickets and more information right here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1315897497...
Registration is limited and required. Get your tickets and more information right here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1315897497...
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"Our past explains the widespread horror in Ireland at the proposal to clear Gaza of its people. It spoke to our history. The British starved a generation & dispersed people across the globe. The memory of that horror was never lost" Ciarán Quinn's latest.
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Clearing the Land of People - Friends of Sinn Féin
In 1994 the US helped sow the seed of peace and today a generation has grown up without knowing conflict. I hope that the US administration reflects on Irish history and the injustice of ethnic cleans...
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February 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"Our past explains the widespread horror in Ireland at the proposal to clear Gaza of its people. It spoke to our history. The British starved a generation & dispersed people across the globe. The memory of that horror was never lost" Ciarán Quinn's latest.
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If you're in #Nashville, come join me and @theresakereakes.bsky.social as we talk all things Cale and Paris 1919 next Wednesday, Feb 19, at 4pm at Grimey's. www.grimeys.com/preorders/ma...
Mark Doyle - John Cale's Paris 1919 Book (Event 2/19/2025) — Grimey's New & Preloved Music
Preorder Mark Doyle’s PARIS 1919 book, the latest title to be featured in the 33 1/3 series, and make plans to join us for a special event in the record store on Wednesday, February 19th at 4:00...
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February 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
If you're in #Nashville, come join me and @theresakereakes.bsky.social as we talk all things Cale and Paris 1919 next Wednesday, Feb 19, at 4pm at Grimey's. www.grimeys.com/preorders/ma...
“There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says fool me once shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again.” Dubya
@rokhanna.bsky.social you want us to believe this AGAIN!? How stupid do you think we are?
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@rokhanna.bsky.social you want us to believe this AGAIN!? How stupid do you think we are?
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February 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says fool me once shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again.” Dubya
@rokhanna.bsky.social you want us to believe this AGAIN!? How stupid do you think we are?
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@rokhanna.bsky.social you want us to believe this AGAIN!? How stupid do you think we are?
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“For decades many people, including Nelson Mandela & President Mary Robinson, have lobbied for Leonard to be pardoned. He is now 80 years old and suffers from several severe health issues. The decision to commute his sentence is welcome.” Gerry Adams
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Gerry Adams & Declan Kearney welcome commuting of Leonard Peltier’s life sentence - Friends of Sinn Féin
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams and Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA have welcomed the decision to commute the life sentence of native American rights activist Leonard Peltier....
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January 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
“For decades many people, including Nelson Mandela & President Mary Robinson, have lobbied for Leonard to be pardoned. He is now 80 years old and suffers from several severe health issues. The decision to commute his sentence is welcome.” Gerry Adams
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Watch our Year-In-Review and get a preview of what's in store for 2025 in the latest Video Update with Sinn Féin Representative to North America Ciarán Quinn and Friends of Sinn Féin Director Greg O'Loughlin @oloughness.bsky.social. youtu.be/IaQu8j4wQNQ
December 2024 - Friends of Sinn Féin Video Update - Year in Review
YouTube video by Friends of Sinn Féin
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December 28, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Watch our Year-In-Review and get a preview of what's in store for 2025 in the latest Video Update with Sinn Féin Representative to North America Ciarán Quinn and Friends of Sinn Féin Director Greg O'Loughlin @oloughness.bsky.social. youtu.be/IaQu8j4wQNQ
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In our latest video update, Sinn Féin Representative to North America Ciarán Quinn & Friends of Sinn Féin Director Greg O'Loughlin review the General Election, look back at a busy 2024, & preview some exciting developments for 2025. Watch & share! youtu.be/IaQu8j4wQNQ @oloughness.bsky.social
December 2024 - Friends of Sinn Féin Video Update - Year in Review
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December 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM
In our latest video update, Sinn Féin Representative to North America Ciarán Quinn & Friends of Sinn Féin Director Greg O'Loughlin review the General Election, look back at a busy 2024, & preview some exciting developments for 2025. Watch & share! youtu.be/IaQu8j4wQNQ @oloughness.bsky.social
After a week in Washington and New York, it's clear that support for the Good Friday Agreement is strong and bipartisan.
"Both Democrats and Republican administrations and Congresses have acted to secure, protect, and promote the Good Friday Agreement. It was and remains an American foreign policy success story, a story co-authored by both parties." Ciarán Quinn's latest.
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Bipartisan support for Good Friday Agreement: a constant in a changing world - Friends of Sinn Féin
In our engagements with supporters, labor leaders, and in Congress, bipartisan support for our peace agreements and progress remained a constant in a changing world. In a divided Congress, political p...
friendsofsinnfein.com
December 15, 2024 at 6:51 PM
After a week in Washington and New York, it's clear that support for the Good Friday Agreement is strong and bipartisan.
Reposted by Greg O'Loughlin
"Both Democrats and Republican administrations and Congresses have acted to secure, protect, and promote the Good Friday Agreement. It was and remains an American foreign policy success story, a story co-authored by both parties." Ciarán Quinn's latest.
friendsofsinnfein.com/bipartisan-s...
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Bipartisan support for Good Friday Agreement: a constant in a changing world - Friends of Sinn Féin
In our engagements with supporters, labor leaders, and in Congress, bipartisan support for our peace agreements and progress remained a constant in a changing world. In a divided Congress, political p...
friendsofsinnfein.com
December 15, 2024 at 6:37 PM
"Both Democrats and Republican administrations and Congresses have acted to secure, protect, and promote the Good Friday Agreement. It was and remains an American foreign policy success story, a story co-authored by both parties." Ciarán Quinn's latest.
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"Supporters of Irish Unity can & must hold the incoming gov to account. Your voice can be heard to make sure any agreed programme for government must include concrete steps to promote and prepare for Irish unity." Ciarán Quinn's latest Letter from Ireland
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Plenty of work to do - Friends of Sinn Féin
It looks like we will now have a continuation of the same parties in the government, with the same policies and with the same crises. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have refused to plan, prepare, or advoca...
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December 8, 2024 at 4:44 PM
"Supporters of Irish Unity can & must hold the incoming gov to account. Your voice can be heard to make sure any agreed programme for government must include concrete steps to promote and prepare for Irish unity." Ciarán Quinn's latest Letter from Ireland
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“We are standing here with the largest team of Sinn Féin TDs in over 100 years; a team of 39 TDs with the energy, determination, & commitment to deliver for working people.
“This is your team. We have your back, and we are not giving up." Mary Lou McDonald
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“This is your team. We have your back, and we are not giving up." Mary Lou McDonald
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The work of winning a better future for all continues right now – Mary Lou McDonald TD - Friends of Sinn Féin
“We are standing here with the largest team of Sinn Féin TDs in over 100 years; a team of 39 TDs with the energy, determination, and commitment to deliver for working people. “This is your team. We ar...
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December 4, 2024 at 4:14 PM
“We are standing here with the largest team of Sinn Féin TDs in over 100 years; a team of 39 TDs with the energy, determination, & commitment to deliver for working people.
“This is your team. We have your back, and we are not giving up." Mary Lou McDonald
friendsofsinnfein.com/the-work-of-...
“This is your team. We have your back, and we are not giving up." Mary Lou McDonald
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The Irish diaspora can play our part in shaping Ireland’s future.
Reach out to family and friends back home and encourage them to vote Sinn Féin to change the government.
We can ensure that our young people can build their lives and their futures here at home.
Reach out to family and friends back home and encourage them to vote Sinn Féin to change the government.
We can ensure that our young people can build their lives and their futures here at home.
November 28, 2024 at 7:16 PM
The Irish diaspora can play our part in shaping Ireland’s future.
Reach out to family and friends back home and encourage them to vote Sinn Féin to change the government.
We can ensure that our young people can build their lives and their futures here at home.
Reach out to family and friends back home and encourage them to vote Sinn Féin to change the government.
We can ensure that our young people can build their lives and their futures here at home.
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Happy Holidays! ALL Haymarket Books are 40% off through January 3rd!
November 22, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Happy Holidays! ALL Haymarket Books are 40% off through January 3rd!
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New York Area: Tickets are moving quickly for the Irish Unity People's Assembly: Diaspora with special guest
John Finucane MP, Thursday, January 30th at Rockland GAA. It's a free event, but registration is required. Get your tickets & learn more here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1049697622...
John Finucane MP, Thursday, January 30th at Rockland GAA. It's a free event, but registration is required. Get your tickets & learn more here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1049697622...
Irish Unity People's Assembly: Diaspora - New York
Featuring special guest John Finucane, MP, interviews, group discussion, and more!
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November 23, 2024 at 5:50 PM
New York Area: Tickets are moving quickly for the Irish Unity People's Assembly: Diaspora with special guest
John Finucane MP, Thursday, January 30th at Rockland GAA. It's a free event, but registration is required. Get your tickets & learn more here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1049697622...
John Finucane MP, Thursday, January 30th at Rockland GAA. It's a free event, but registration is required. Get your tickets & learn more here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1049697622...
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Washington DC Area: Tickets are moving quickly for the Irish Unity People's Assembly: Diaspora with special guest
John FinucaneMP, Monday, January 27th, 2025 at LIUNA. It's a free event, but registration is required. Get your tickets & learn more here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1049678987...
John FinucaneMP, Monday, January 27th, 2025 at LIUNA. It's a free event, but registration is required. Get your tickets & learn more here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1049678987...
Irish Unity People's Assembly: Diaspora - Washington, DC
Featuring special guest John Finucane, MP, interviews, group discussion, and more!
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November 23, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Washington DC Area: Tickets are moving quickly for the Irish Unity People's Assembly: Diaspora with special guest
John FinucaneMP, Monday, January 27th, 2025 at LIUNA. It's a free event, but registration is required. Get your tickets & learn more here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1049678987...
John FinucaneMP, Monday, January 27th, 2025 at LIUNA. It's a free event, but registration is required. Get your tickets & learn more here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1049678987...
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For the next two weeks, we’re offering ten free ebooks for getting free
Another world is possible if we fight for it
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Another world is possible if we fight for it
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November 9, 2024 at 8:22 PM
For the next two weeks, we’re offering ten free ebooks for getting free
Another world is possible if we fight for it
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Another world is possible if we fight for it
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