Philip O'Connor
@philipoconnor.bsky.social
"Love dares you to care for the people on the edge of the night."
Irish journalist based in Stockholm, covering the world.
Irish journalist based in Stockholm, covering the world.
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I will not vote, nor give a preference to ANY candidate who personally remains or is a member of a party that uses the child sex abuse image generator also known as X/twitter.
Pass it on.
Pass it on.
January 18, 2026 at 12:44 PM
I will not vote, nor give a preference to ANY candidate who personally remains or is a member of a party that uses the child sex abuse image generator also known as X/twitter.
Pass it on.
Pass it on.
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I and others who are lucky enough to have jobs and be able to work, work to pay for additional costs and thus have limited incomes. Meanwhile the inaccessibility of society in all its forms remains, we don’t qualify for so many things because we are working - all while our costs are not recognised.
January 18, 2026 at 1:36 PM
I and others who are lucky enough to have jobs and be able to work, work to pay for additional costs and thus have limited incomes. Meanwhile the inaccessibility of society in all its forms remains, we don’t qualify for so many things because we are working - all while our costs are not recognised.
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Taoiseach on RTE Radio again pedalling the myth that having a job makes disability and the cost of disability disappear - it doesn’t.
January 18, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Taoiseach on RTE Radio again pedalling the myth that having a job makes disability and the cost of disability disappear - it doesn’t.
Twinning Sweden with Westmeath? Ah lads ...
Kildare twinned with Austria, neither a hurling stronghold
Each Irish county has been paired with an EU member state for Ireland’s presidency of the European Council
January 18, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Twinning Sweden with Westmeath? Ah lads ...
Have you heard of Palestine, Ursula?
Been in the news a bit over the last few years. 👍
Been in the news a bit over the last few years. 👍
Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.
January 18, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Have you heard of Palestine, Ursula?
Been in the news a bit over the last few years. 👍
Been in the news a bit over the last few years. 👍
When someone does something illegal - say, generate CSAM for money - you con't call them before a parliamentary committee.
You call the police.
You call the police.
January 18, 2026 at 9:40 AM
When someone does something illegal - say, generate CSAM for money - you con't call them before a parliamentary committee.
You call the police.
You call the police.
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I wonder how long it will take the media to catch on to the fact that ICE’s recruiting spree has effectively deputized every white supremacist hate group out there.
January 17, 2026 at 5:32 AM
I wonder how long it will take the media to catch on to the fact that ICE’s recruiting spree has effectively deputized every white supremacist hate group out there.
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The fact that Gavin Newsom is even talking to the likes of Shapiro is a sign that he’s a non-starter. I’ve never forgotten how Shapiro said that Trayvon Martin deserved to die. Not fucking ever.
Ben Shapiro: "Israel did not commit a genocide in Gaza"
Gavin Newsom: "I agree with you."
Gavin Newsom: "I agree with you."
January 17, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The fact that Gavin Newsom is even talking to the likes of Shapiro is a sign that he’s a non-starter. I’ve never forgotten how Shapiro said that Trayvon Martin deserved to die. Not fucking ever.
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The passion and tribalism of European soccer fans is something NBA commissioner Adam Silver is hoping will be part of the new basketball competition expected to launch on the continent in the next two years. #NBA www.reuters.com/sports/socce...
NBA chief wants to tap into soccer fan culture for new European competition
The passion and tribalism of European soccer fans is something NBA commissioner Adam Silver is hoping will be part of the new basketball competition expected to launch on the continent in the next two...
www.reuters.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:24 PM
The passion and tribalism of European soccer fans is something NBA commissioner Adam Silver is hoping will be part of the new basketball competition expected to launch on the continent in the next two years. #NBA www.reuters.com/sports/socce...
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If on average every European diverted 100 euros in spending away from American products and services, that's €50 billion right there. That's gotta hurt.
I did replace my AirPods (which were ready for replacement) with Sennheiser earbuds rather than new AirPods. That's the easiest bit.
January 17, 2026 at 10:51 PM
If on average every European diverted 100 euros in spending away from American products and services, that's €50 billion right there. That's gotta hurt.
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The most beautiful collection of memories. www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...
‘I fell in love with him on the spot’: Alan Rickman remembered, 10 years after his death
On the anniversary of his death aged 69, stars from Sigourney Weaver to Sharleen Spiteri, Tom Felton to Harriet Walter, remember the wit, charm and endless generosity of one of Britain’s best-loved ac...
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:29 AM
The most beautiful collection of memories. www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...
Trump's destruction of the United States' relationship with Europe over Greenland is a wanton act of geopolitical stupidity that will have Putin rubbing his hands.
Everything that happens from here on in is on Trump and those who voted for him - may they pay a heavy, heavy price for their treachery.
Everything that happens from here on in is on Trump and those who voted for him - may they pay a heavy, heavy price for their treachery.
January 17, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Trump's destruction of the United States' relationship with Europe over Greenland is a wanton act of geopolitical stupidity that will have Putin rubbing his hands.
Everything that happens from here on in is on Trump and those who voted for him - may they pay a heavy, heavy price for their treachery.
Everything that happens from here on in is on Trump and those who voted for him - may they pay a heavy, heavy price for their treachery.
As Trump further embraces his Mad King era, I'm looking at Europe's leaders - Starmer, Sweden's Kristersson, Ireland's Martin - and wondering if there has ever been a bigger collection of spineless, witless, more cowardly bootlickers.
This is going to get a lot worse before it gets better.
This is going to get a lot worse before it gets better.
January 17, 2026 at 6:33 PM
As Trump further embraces his Mad King era, I'm looking at Europe's leaders - Starmer, Sweden's Kristersson, Ireland's Martin - and wondering if there has ever been a bigger collection of spineless, witless, more cowardly bootlickers.
This is going to get a lot worse before it gets better.
This is going to get a lot worse before it gets better.
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Hey there Bsky!
Would anyone know of any Irish/Based-in-Ireland Queer LGBTQ+ journals/literary magazines/publications who are currently active and open to submissions?
Preferably, but not exclusively, on the somewhat academic side!
Would anyone know of any Irish/Based-in-Ireland Queer LGBTQ+ journals/literary magazines/publications who are currently active and open to submissions?
Preferably, but not exclusively, on the somewhat academic side!
January 17, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Hey there Bsky!
Would anyone know of any Irish/Based-in-Ireland Queer LGBTQ+ journals/literary magazines/publications who are currently active and open to submissions?
Preferably, but not exclusively, on the somewhat academic side!
Would anyone know of any Irish/Based-in-Ireland Queer LGBTQ+ journals/literary magazines/publications who are currently active and open to submissions?
Preferably, but not exclusively, on the somewhat academic side!
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I felt like making some art last night/today and could have made something beautiful and/or meaningful but I made this instead.
It's a Barbie Yaga Malibu Dream Hut.
No regrets. Can't defeat fascism without joy.
It's a Barbie Yaga Malibu Dream Hut.
No regrets. Can't defeat fascism without joy.
January 9, 2026 at 4:20 AM
I felt like making some art last night/today and could have made something beautiful and/or meaningful but I made this instead.
It's a Barbie Yaga Malibu Dream Hut.
No regrets. Can't defeat fascism without joy.
It's a Barbie Yaga Malibu Dream Hut.
No regrets. Can't defeat fascism without joy.
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I want to report a murder
January 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM
I want to report a murder
He's perhaps best-known as a podcaster these days, so it's easy to forget what a superb writer Barry is. Wit, grit and self-effacement ...
The High Performance types will try to tell you otherwise but running is shite and here's why ...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
How hard can it be to run 13 miles? With help from the pub, park and peas I am finding out | Barry Glendenning
Goaded by my colleague into a half-marathon, I can’t say I’m enjoying the training but I’m slowly improving, and at least Great Ormond Street benefits
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:22 PM
He's perhaps best-known as a podcaster these days, so it's easy to forget what a superb writer Barry is. Wit, grit and self-effacement ...
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If someone built a tool allowing strangers to create sexualised images of children, we would shut it down immediately.
So why is the government treating X and Grok with kid gloves when their products are causing so much harm?
So why is the government treating X and Grok with kid gloves when their products are causing so much harm?
January 17, 2026 at 11:48 AM
If someone built a tool allowing strangers to create sexualised images of children, we would shut it down immediately.
So why is the government treating X and Grok with kid gloves when their products are causing so much harm?
So why is the government treating X and Grok with kid gloves when their products are causing so much harm?
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Their daughter can't use the right bathroom IN THEIR OWN STORE! Where's their 'parent's rights' motherfuckers?
This is who your Democratic leaders are encouraging with their 'broader tent' bullshit.
Fuck this shithole country. and fuck the Democratic Party fascists too
Fix your hearts or die!
This is who your Democratic leaders are encouraging with their 'broader tent' bullshit.
Fuck this shithole country. and fuck the Democratic Party fascists too
Fix your hearts or die!
10 Aug 25 -- Family with trans daughter opened an award-winning local bookstore in South Dakota; but after passage of state bathroom law, their daughter can't use the right bathroom in their own store. So they've solid it, packed up and are leaving the state. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
Anti-trans laws cause bookstore owners to leave state
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – On July 1, a new South Dakota law will take effect, requiring transgender people to use restrooms that align with their gender assigned at birth. The change has one South Da...
www.yahoo.com
August 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Their daughter can't use the right bathroom IN THEIR OWN STORE! Where's their 'parent's rights' motherfuckers?
This is who your Democratic leaders are encouraging with their 'broader tent' bullshit.
Fuck this shithole country. and fuck the Democratic Party fascists too
Fix your hearts or die!
This is who your Democratic leaders are encouraging with their 'broader tent' bullshit.
Fuck this shithole country. and fuck the Democratic Party fascists too
Fix your hearts or die!
Remember: The statements of Jimmy Goebels are Fianna Fáil's way of harnessing the 200k spoiled votes made by loons and racists at the presidential election.
Having failed the people of Ireland for more than a century, they know this callous hard-right pivot their only hope of political survival.
Having failed the people of Ireland for more than a century, they know this callous hard-right pivot their only hope of political survival.
“Family reunification accounts for little more than 1% of migration into Ireland. Telling people granted refugee status to wait three years – until their children no longer recognise them – is not the stance of a country that professes to cherish the family unit.”
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
Justine McCarthy: Ireland celebrates Hamnet and Jessie Buckley’s success. It should feel shame
Separating refugee parents and their children betrays the family values of the film and of our constitution
www.irishtimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Remember: The statements of Jimmy Goebels are Fianna Fáil's way of harnessing the 200k spoiled votes made by loons and racists at the presidential election.
Having failed the people of Ireland for more than a century, they know this callous hard-right pivot their only hope of political survival.
Having failed the people of Ireland for more than a century, they know this callous hard-right pivot their only hope of political survival.
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Great men of peace. A piece of Gaza, a piece of Lebanon, a piece of Iraq, a piece of Syria, a piece of Iran…
January 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Great men of peace. A piece of Gaza, a piece of Lebanon, a piece of Iraq, a piece of Syria, a piece of Iran…
Why do you still vote for these failures?
The annual Climate Action Plan is delayed again this year
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Climate action plan delayed for second year despite emissions cuts falling behind target
Opposition TDs accuse Government of lacking ambition in tackling climate crisis
www.irishtimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Why do you still vote for these failures?
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BREAKING: A Palestinian infant has died due to the severe cold gripping Gaza, as a shortage of aid caused by Israel’s restrictions and a lack of heating continue to worsen living conditions.
🔴 Follow our LIVE updates: aje.io/llxy98
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January 17, 2026 at 8:46 AM
BREAKING: A Palestinian infant has died due to the severe cold gripping Gaza, as a shortage of aid caused by Israel’s restrictions and a lack of heating continue to worsen living conditions.
🔴 Follow our LIVE updates: aje.io/llxy98
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Tough ol' time for art sales of late and I depend solely on it for a living, so if you like anything I do, I'd appreciate if you'd keep me in mind when buying gifts for friends or family. If you hate what I do, I'd appreciate if you'd keep me in mind when buying gifts for enemies or nemeses.
If, like me, you did NOT get the ONE thing you wanted from Santy (a 95-year-old bachelor farmer with plenty land and a bad cough), treat yourself to a print from an Irish doodler instead - big discounts across the shop, including on bundles, so go on. Go on go on go ON.
www.ciaraioch.com/artprints
www.ciaraioch.com/artprints
January 17, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Tough ol' time for art sales of late and I depend solely on it for a living, so if you like anything I do, I'd appreciate if you'd keep me in mind when buying gifts for friends or family. If you hate what I do, I'd appreciate if you'd keep me in mind when buying gifts for enemies or nemeses.
Bollocks.
January 17, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Bollocks.