Tom Dowling 🇮🇪
@tomtdowling.bsky.social
TV, Film and Arts wrangler. "The greatest danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low and achieving your mark". Michelangelo
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Read my scoop overnight from Kyiv, where US army secretary Dan Driscoll’s brief meeting (he was running late after calls with Vance) with European ambassadors at the US ambassador’s residence in Podil left one feeling “nauseated” and others “shocked.” W/ @henryjfoy.ft.com
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Trump envoys issue ultimatum to Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thursday
Hardline message over US-Russia plan at volatile meeting in Kyiv sparks alarm among European allies
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November 22, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Read my scoop overnight from Kyiv, where US army secretary Dan Driscoll’s brief meeting (he was running late after calls with Vance) with European ambassadors at the US ambassador’s residence in Podil left one feeling “nauseated” and others “shocked.” W/ @henryjfoy.ft.com
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First look: Hoxton Hotel.I look forward to a drink in the new/old Library Bar.
First look: Hoxton Hotel brings back Dublin’s Library Bar and a new iteration of Rí-Rá
The ‘Irish Hox’ offers Dubliners and tourists alike a chance to drink in a revamped old haunt and dance at the site of the fabled, now defunct, club
www.irishtimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
First look: Hoxton Hotel.I look forward to a drink in the new/old Library Bar.
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Far too much credibility is being given to the new ‘Trump peace plan’ that would be tantamount to Ukraine’s capitulation. Here I explain why this new plan is far less than it seems and is unlikely to lead to anything. (£/free trial), open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/y...?
Yet another peace plan?
What's going on with leaked proposals for a new US/Russia deal
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November 20, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Far too much credibility is being given to the new ‘Trump peace plan’ that would be tantamount to Ukraine’s capitulation. Here I explain why this new plan is far less than it seems and is unlikely to lead to anything. (£/free trial), open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/y...?
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'If Putin is handed both impunity and rewards... we become more imperilled.'
James O'Brien and caller Hazel agree that we just hear 'words' on ending the war in Ukraine, without seeing much action.
James O'Brien and caller Hazel agree that we just hear 'words' on ending the war in Ukraine, without seeing much action.
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
'If Putin is handed both impunity and rewards... we become more imperilled.'
James O'Brien and caller Hazel agree that we just hear 'words' on ending the war in Ukraine, without seeing much action.
James O'Brien and caller Hazel agree that we just hear 'words' on ending the war in Ukraine, without seeing much action.
The Munich Agreement 1938.
“It’s been produced in consultation with the Russians… with Europeans not really involved at all.”
Axios’s Dave Lawler says the reported Trump Ukraine peace plan involves ceding “additional territory” to Russia for security guarantees.
#Newsnight
Axios’s Dave Lawler says the reported Trump Ukraine peace plan involves ceding “additional territory” to Russia for security guarantees.
#Newsnight
November 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The Munich Agreement 1938.
Austrailians a rule are poor looser in sport.
I think Joe Schmidt has done well with an. average team
I think Joe Schmidt has done well with an. average team
‘The worst team in Wallabies history’: Australian media show displeasure at Ireland defeat
Joe Schmidt’s legacy is ‘in tatters’, wrote one journalist after Ireland won 46-19
www.irishtimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Austrailians a rule are poor looser in sport.
I think Joe Schmidt has done well with an. average team
I think Joe Schmidt has done well with an. average team
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I stand in solidarity with the Starbucks workers on strike.
When a corporation can pay $96 million to its CEO for just four months of work, it can afford to pay its workers a living wage and decent benefits.
When a corporation can pay $96 million to its CEO for just four months of work, it can afford to pay its workers a living wage and decent benefits.
November 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I stand in solidarity with the Starbucks workers on strike.
When a corporation can pay $96 million to its CEO for just four months of work, it can afford to pay its workers a living wage and decent benefits.
When a corporation can pay $96 million to its CEO for just four months of work, it can afford to pay its workers a living wage and decent benefits.
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Taking a moment to appreciate the Presidential Chair.
Commissioned back in 2011 by @opwireland.bsky.social from John Lee, based in Co. Meath.
She's a thing of beauty.
#speirgorm #áras2025
Commissioned back in 2011 by @opwireland.bsky.social from John Lee, based in Co. Meath.
She's a thing of beauty.
#speirgorm #áras2025
November 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Taking a moment to appreciate the Presidential Chair.
Commissioned back in 2011 by @opwireland.bsky.social from John Lee, based in Co. Meath.
She's a thing of beauty.
#speirgorm #áras2025
Commissioned back in 2011 by @opwireland.bsky.social from John Lee, based in Co. Meath.
She's a thing of beauty.
#speirgorm #áras2025
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This is really important.
The main thing that makes it hard to achieve integrated nature and green in cities isn’t density of buildings or density of people — it's density of cars. And the more well-designed and integrated density of people & buildings you achieve, the fewer cars you need or want.
The main thing that makes it hard to achieve integrated nature and green in cities isn’t density of buildings or density of people — it's density of cars. And the more well-designed and integrated density of people & buildings you achieve, the fewer cars you need or want.
November 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
This is really important.
The main thing that makes it hard to achieve integrated nature and green in cities isn’t density of buildings or density of people — it's density of cars. And the more well-designed and integrated density of people & buildings you achieve, the fewer cars you need or want.
The main thing that makes it hard to achieve integrated nature and green in cities isn’t density of buildings or density of people — it's density of cars. And the more well-designed and integrated density of people & buildings you achieve, the fewer cars you need or want.
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This’s Maria Khoreva,a talented ballerina who lives in St Petersburg&is the first solo in the ballet of Mariinsky theater (led by Putin's friend Valery Gergiev)
Maria has a lot of fans,670,000 followers on Instagram,she has never spoken against the war in Ukraine that is waged by Russia,her country
Maria has a lot of fans,670,000 followers on Instagram,she has never spoken against the war in Ukraine that is waged by Russia,her country
November 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This’s Maria Khoreva,a talented ballerina who lives in St Petersburg&is the first solo in the ballet of Mariinsky theater (led by Putin's friend Valery Gergiev)
Maria has a lot of fans,670,000 followers on Instagram,she has never spoken against the war in Ukraine that is waged by Russia,her country
Maria has a lot of fans,670,000 followers on Instagram,she has never spoken against the war in Ukraine that is waged by Russia,her country
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Newton Emerson: Northern Ireland’s long argument over Irish language is either going to end or get much worse
Newton Emerson: Northern Ireland’s long argument over Irish language is either going to end or get much worse
An Irish language commissioner, an Ulster Scots commissioner and an Office of Identity and Cultural Expression have just been appointed, a classic three legged stool
www.irishtimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Newton Emerson: Northern Ireland’s long argument over Irish language is either going to end or get much worse
When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
'Austerity budget' on the way as €8m hole opens up in Limerick's finances
Mayor John Moran warns of cutbacks or increases in charges ahead of Limerick council's budget for 2026
www.limerickleader.ie
November 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
I admire his passion even if I dont agree with a lot of his ideology.
It's good to see back to health and in the Dail.
It's good to see back to health and in the Dail.
People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett will return to the Dáil for the first time after completing successful treatment for cancer.
Boyd Barrett back in the Dáil after cancer treatment
People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett returns to the Dáil for the first time after completing successful treatment for cancer.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I admire his passion even if I dont agree with a lot of his ideology.
It's good to see back to health and in the Dail.
It's good to see back to health and in the Dail.
The mayor is correct. The bar for Christmas festivities is so low. Just look at the success of smaller cities like Waterford and Galway
In LK for 2 years in a row, the big Christmas tree was installed in a cycle lane before it had to be moved. The odds are it will happen again this year. 😁🎄🎄
In LK for 2 years in a row, the big Christmas tree was installed in a cycle lane before it had to be moved. The odds are it will happen again this year. 😁🎄🎄
'Christmas not cancelled' in Limerick, says Mayor Moran
The Mayor of Limerick has said "Christmas is not cancelled in Limerick" despite the cancellation of a Christmas market in the city centre.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The mayor is correct. The bar for Christmas festivities is so low. Just look at the success of smaller cities like Waterford and Galway
In LK for 2 years in a row, the big Christmas tree was installed in a cycle lane before it had to be moved. The odds are it will happen again this year. 😁🎄🎄
In LK for 2 years in a row, the big Christmas tree was installed in a cycle lane before it had to be moved. The odds are it will happen again this year. 😁🎄🎄
We had a lovely weekend in Connemara.
November 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We had a lovely weekend in Connemara.
It's a remarkable building we were lucky enough to be given a tour by Graham over the summer.
Dublin Civic Trust’s Graham Hickey: ‘Dublin city centre has 9,000 protected structures... but Unesco wouldn’t touch us with a 10-foot pole’.
Dublin Civic Trust’s Graham Hickey: ‘Dublin city centre has 9,000 protected structures... but Unesco wouldn’t touch us with a 10-foot pole’.
Dublin Civic Trust’s Graham Hickey: ‘Dublin city centre has 9,000 protected structures... but Unesco wouldn’t touch us with a 10-foot pole’
Commuters travelling along Dublin’s north quays may have passed 18 Ormond Quay on thousands of occasions without taking much notice, but there is a remarkable building located there.
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November 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It's a remarkable building we were lucky enough to be given a tour by Graham over the summer.
Dublin Civic Trust’s Graham Hickey: ‘Dublin city centre has 9,000 protected structures... but Unesco wouldn’t touch us with a 10-foot pole’.
Dublin Civic Trust’s Graham Hickey: ‘Dublin city centre has 9,000 protected structures... but Unesco wouldn’t touch us with a 10-foot pole’.
Ireland needs six to eight more large developers to meet 2030 housing targets, says agency chief.
Ireland needs six to eight more large developers to meet 2030 housing targets, says agency chief
Existing companies Cairn Homes and Glenveagh Homes complete 1,600 new homes in first six months of 2025
www.irishtimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Ireland needs six to eight more large developers to meet 2030 housing targets, says agency chief.
Despite the Mayor putting a hold the removal of parklets.
Some were selectively removed, who made that decision and why?
All business's are equal bus some are more equal than others.
Some were selectively removed, who made that decision and why?
All business's are equal bus some are more equal than others.
Popular Limerick pub to call last orders at Christmas
A POPULAR Limerick City pub has announced it will shut its doors later this year, calling last orders on Christmas Eve.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Despite the Mayor putting a hold the removal of parklets.
Some were selectively removed, who made that decision and why?
All business's are equal bus some are more equal than others.
Some were selectively removed, who made that decision and why?
All business's are equal bus some are more equal than others.
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Seán Moncrieff: Why would anyone want to be a radio presenter?
Seán Moncrieff: Why would anyone want to be a radio presenter?
Once you’ve lost a radio presenting gig, the chances are vanishingly small that you’ll get another one
www.irishtimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Seán Moncrieff: Why would anyone want to be a radio presenter?
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Pat Leahy: John Collison has mapped a way out of the Government’s lethargy
Pat Leahy: John Collison has mapped a way out of the Government’s lethargy
Our electoral system and political culture has taught politicians that above all, they should annoy nobody. The housing crisis is changing that
www.irishtimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Pat Leahy: John Collison has mapped a way out of the Government’s lethargy
Christmas is cancelled as Limerick mayor says the market is not good enough.
Sad but true.
Sad but true.
Christmas is cancelled as Limerick mayor says market not good enough
Plus: glum times for greyhound industry, Brexit impacts pigeons and Ireland’s fantasy football shame
www.irishtimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Christmas is cancelled as Limerick mayor says the market is not good enough.
Sad but true.
Sad but true.
There appears to be a covert attempt to undermine the role of the mayor of Limerick. What we need is a more progressive Limerick, not silly games.
‘It’s not good enough’: Mayor issues strong words over closure of Limerick pub and Council’s handling of removal of city parklets.
‘It’s not good enough’: Mayor issues strong words over closure of Limerick pub and Council’s handling of removal of city parklets.
‘It’s not good enough’: Mayor issues strong words over closure of Limerick pub and Council’s handling of removal of city parklets
Earlier this Friday, Jono Crute, owner of Crew Brewing Company on Thomas Street in the city, announced that the local pub will shut doors for a final time on Christmas eve.
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November 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
There appears to be a covert attempt to undermine the role of the mayor of Limerick. What we need is a more progressive Limerick, not silly games.
‘It’s not good enough’: Mayor issues strong words over closure of Limerick pub and Council’s handling of removal of city parklets.
‘It’s not good enough’: Mayor issues strong words over closure of Limerick pub and Council’s handling of removal of city parklets.