Richard Gallagher
@richardgallagher.bsky.social
Advisor at Sinn Féin Ireland. PhD from Queens University Belfast. Book: Screening Ulster: Cinema and the Unionists. Donegal. Email: drrichiegallagher@gmail.com
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An Cailín Ciúin and Kneecap shortlisted for the Oscars’ Best International Feature Film in 2023 and 2025 respectively. Films that could not be more different but together showcase the range and vitality of an Irish language film sector that is going through a real growth spurt at the moment.
Drawn against Israel in the nations league. Well that can’t happen.
February 12, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Drawn against Israel in the nations league. Well that can’t happen.
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just billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe throwing out some serious made-up numbers on TV
February 11, 2026 at 6:48 PM
just billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe throwing out some serious made-up numbers on TV
Next Starmer Trump meeting.
Starmer: They’re making me resign because I hired someone named in the Epstein files.
Trump: I’ve been named in the Epstein files thousands of times.
Starmer: They’re making me resign because I hired someone named in the Epstein files.
Trump: I’ve been named in the Epstein files thousands of times.
February 10, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Next Starmer Trump meeting.
Starmer: They’re making me resign because I hired someone named in the Epstein files.
Trump: I’ve been named in the Epstein files thousands of times.
Starmer: They’re making me resign because I hired someone named in the Epstein files.
Trump: I’ve been named in the Epstein files thousands of times.
Was the Obama video racist?
The truth is nobody outside Bluesky cares that much. Dems should know by now this isn’t the ground to be battling Trump on, especially now. They shouldn’t walk straight into the trap again.
The truth is nobody outside Bluesky cares that much. Dems should know by now this isn’t the ground to be battling Trump on, especially now. They shouldn’t walk straight into the trap again.
February 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Was the Obama video racist?
The truth is nobody outside Bluesky cares that much. Dems should know by now this isn’t the ground to be battling Trump on, especially now. They shouldn’t walk straight into the trap again.
The truth is nobody outside Bluesky cares that much. Dems should know by now this isn’t the ground to be battling Trump on, especially now. They shouldn’t walk straight into the trap again.
A lot of comments about the significance of Republicans having officially lost the wrestling demographic.
In truth, that wrestling demographic is far from what it used to be.
In truth, that wrestling demographic is far from what it used to be.
Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event
February 5, 2026 at 8:26 AM
A lot of comments about the significance of Republicans having officially lost the wrestling demographic.
In truth, that wrestling demographic is far from what it used to be.
In truth, that wrestling demographic is far from what it used to be.
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President Catherine Connolly will meet relatives of the Bloody Sunday families in private during the second day of her official visit to Northern Ireland.
President to meet Bloody Sunday families in Derry
President Catherine Connolly is on the second day of her three-day visit to Northern Ireland.
www.rte.ie
February 5, 2026 at 8:07 AM
President Catherine Connolly will meet relatives of the Bloody Sunday families in private during the second day of her official visit to Northern Ireland.
Wokery becoming defined as the exclusive preserve of the left.
Meanwhile, the right …
Meanwhile, the right …
February 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Wokery becoming defined as the exclusive preserve of the left.
Meanwhile, the right …
Meanwhile, the right …
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Media has decided that public spending is too high.
Reality is there has been no increase in public spending as a share of the real economy in 10 years.
So even when you strip out multinationals, there has been no increase
And we spend the lowest amount in western Europe as a share of our economy
Reality is there has been no increase in public spending as a share of the real economy in 10 years.
So even when you strip out multinationals, there has been no increase
And we spend the lowest amount in western Europe as a share of our economy
January 29, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Media has decided that public spending is too high.
Reality is there has been no increase in public spending as a share of the real economy in 10 years.
So even when you strip out multinationals, there has been no increase
And we spend the lowest amount in western Europe as a share of our economy
Reality is there has been no increase in public spending as a share of the real economy in 10 years.
So even when you strip out multinationals, there has been no increase
And we spend the lowest amount in western Europe as a share of our economy
My 4 year old just handed me this saying: “It’s baby Jesus”.
January 30, 2026 at 6:18 PM
My 4 year old just handed me this saying: “It’s baby Jesus”.
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No arrests of the ICE thugs who murdered Alex Pretti, Renee Good, or Keith Porter. No arrests of anyone in the Epstein Files. But they arrested Don Lemon because of his journalism.
January 30, 2026 at 1:44 PM
No arrests of the ICE thugs who murdered Alex Pretti, Renee Good, or Keith Porter. No arrests of anyone in the Epstein Files. But they arrested Don Lemon because of his journalism.
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I'm a lollipop lady. I always make sure I stop the Teslas. Fuck Elon Musk.
January 28, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I'm a lollipop lady. I always make sure I stop the Teslas. Fuck Elon Musk.
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Claiming antisemitism is a serious problem in Ireland, Martin and Harris cited an organisation accused of major factual distortions – and whose vice president, an ex-IDF general, had to cancel a trip to South Africa for fear of a war crimes arrest.
www.ontheditch.com/martin-and-h...
www.ontheditch.com/martin-and-h...
Martin cites organisation accused of academic failures
Its vice president recently had to cancel a trip to South Africa for fear of being arrested for war crimes.
www.ontheditch.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Claiming antisemitism is a serious problem in Ireland, Martin and Harris cited an organisation accused of major factual distortions – and whose vice president, an ex-IDF general, had to cancel a trip to South Africa for fear of a war crimes arrest.
www.ontheditch.com/martin-and-h...
www.ontheditch.com/martin-and-h...
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Calling round to Graham Linehan’s house these days.
January 28, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Calling round to Graham Linehan’s house these days.
Sligo Rovers’ Owen Elding apparently on his way to Hibs for just €400,000. So frustrating that LOI clubs aren’t in a position to hold out for fair transfer fees.
January 27, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Sligo Rovers’ Owen Elding apparently on his way to Hibs for just €400,000. So frustrating that LOI clubs aren’t in a position to hold out for fair transfer fees.
Shocked today at the response by some in the media at what was unquestionably the most egregious state execution in the states I’ve possibly ever seen. There is no both sidesing it, no justifying it. And the response from the US government is chillingly authoritarian.
January 26, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Shocked today at the response by some in the media at what was unquestionably the most egregious state execution in the states I’ve possibly ever seen. There is no both sidesing it, no justifying it. And the response from the US government is chillingly authoritarian.
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The Trump Regime is on the verge of losing the NRA folks.
January 25, 2026 at 3:56 AM
The Trump Regime is on the verge of losing the NRA folks.
Brilliant.
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 22, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Brilliant.
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Connal Parr will be talking about his book on the Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement on Monday 26 January at 4.30
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Solidarity and Pressure: A thorough history of the Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement
Clear-sighted book by Connal Parr confirms even the noblest political campaigns can get a little prickly
www.irishtimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Connal Parr will be talking about his book on the Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement on Monday 26 January at 4.30
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
We all have to be pro-genocide now. Like seriously, what are people not getting about this?
Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair wore ‘stop the genocide’ eye black again today and got fined another $11,593
clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-...
clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-...
January 19, 2026 at 11:50 PM
We all have to be pro-genocide now. Like seriously, what are people not getting about this?
Tadhg Hickey permanently blocked by Instagram is absolutely chilling. @tadhg.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Tadhg Hickey permanently blocked by Instagram is absolutely chilling. @tadhg.bsky.social
Bravery in the face of evil here from our own @niallstanage.bsky.social. 👏🏻
Reporter: Renee Good was shot in the head and killed by an ICE Agent.
Leavitt: Why was she killed?
Reporter: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
Leavitt: You’re a left-wing hack. You’re not a reporter.
Leavitt: Why was she killed?
Reporter: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
Leavitt: You’re a left-wing hack. You’re not a reporter.
January 16, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Bravery in the face of evil here from our own @niallstanage.bsky.social. 👏🏻
A hattrick tonight for Troy Parrott against Ajax. Stock rising.
January 14, 2026 at 10:05 PM
A hattrick tonight for Troy Parrott against Ajax. Stock rising.
I’m sure this won’t be controversial at all from WWE. Hyping the appearances of two Irish performers who will have “home field advantage” whilst a union flag is emblazoned across the graphics.
January 12, 2026 at 9:38 PM
I’m sure this won’t be controversial at all from WWE. Hyping the appearances of two Irish performers who will have “home field advantage” whilst a union flag is emblazoned across the graphics.
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Ex-Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura: “We’re a 3rd world country now. I know. I’ve been to ‘em. I spent 17 months in SE Asia while the draft dodger was playing golf… that’s what happens in a dictatorship. In comes the military. That’s what’s happening here.” 🇺🇸
January 9, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Ex-Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura: “We’re a 3rd world country now. I know. I’ve been to ‘em. I spent 17 months in SE Asia while the draft dodger was playing golf… that’s what happens in a dictatorship. In comes the military. That’s what’s happening here.” 🇺🇸