CalicoRo
@calicoro.bsky.social
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Dublin. Reading, cinema, knitting, cats
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Dublin. Reading, cinema, knitting, cats
Him/Fin/Gym/Tech Bros🚫.
NO DMs UNLESS I KNOW YOU
#BoycottX
#BoycottMeta
#BoycottAmazon
#BoycottGoogle
#BoycottWaPo
#BoycottWalmart
#BoycottTEMU
#BoycottShein
#BoycottNike
#BoycottTeva
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I'm speaking as part of this online event on November 12 organised by the NYU Migration Network, focused on global questions around migration, detention & deportation. Anyone can join & here is the link to register: nyu.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @nyukevo.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I'm speaking as part of this online event on November 12 organised by the NYU Migration Network, focused on global questions around migration, detention & deportation. Anyone can join & here is the link to register: nyu.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @nyukevo.bsky.social
Feeling teary
#CatherineConnolly on the way the Dublin Castle
#CatherineConnolly on the way the Dublin Castle
November 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Feeling teary
#CatherineConnolly on the way the Dublin Castle
#CatherineConnolly on the way the Dublin Castle
#DinnerWithTheEnemy
The lads standing up for Stephen going to McGregor’s pub 😏. The Forge shd be boycotted. Natasha has been v. supportive of Nikita - going to court to support her - so she knows EXACTLY what a pig McGregor is
Stephen also giving out about Natasha trying to further her career😜
The lads standing up for Stephen going to McGregor’s pub 😏. The Forge shd be boycotted. Natasha has been v. supportive of Nikita - going to court to support her - so she knows EXACTLY what a pig McGregor is
Stephen also giving out about Natasha trying to further her career😜
November 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
#DinnerWithTheEnemy
The lads standing up for Stephen going to McGregor’s pub 😏. The Forge shd be boycotted. Natasha has been v. supportive of Nikita - going to court to support her - so she knows EXACTLY what a pig McGregor is
Stephen also giving out about Natasha trying to further her career😜
The lads standing up for Stephen going to McGregor’s pub 😏. The Forge shd be boycotted. Natasha has been v. supportive of Nikita - going to court to support her - so she knows EXACTLY what a pig McGregor is
Stephen also giving out about Natasha trying to further her career😜
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Irish football legend Nial Quinn on Newstalk praising the FAI vote to bring a motion to UEFA calling on it to expel Israel.
"Through the power of sport, we can actually talk and have a loud voice."
Apartheid Israel cannot continue to commit crimes against Palestinians with impunity. #BanIsrael
"Through the power of sport, we can actually talk and have a loud voice."
Apartheid Israel cannot continue to commit crimes against Palestinians with impunity. #BanIsrael
November 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Irish football legend Nial Quinn on Newstalk praising the FAI vote to bring a motion to UEFA calling on it to expel Israel.
"Through the power of sport, we can actually talk and have a loud voice."
Apartheid Israel cannot continue to commit crimes against Palestinians with impunity. #BanIsrael
"Through the power of sport, we can actually talk and have a loud voice."
Apartheid Israel cannot continue to commit crimes against Palestinians with impunity. #BanIsrael
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"Essential services are now digital by default, leaving many older people feeling locked out of their own lives."
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie/6864189
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie/6864189
Opinion: We’ve grown far too comfortable excluding older people from the digital world
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
"Essential services are now digital by default, leaving many older people feeling locked out of their own lives."
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie/6864189
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie/6864189
You CANNOT be firing journos for asking questions. #AgenziaNova
“An Italian EU correspondent was dismissed by his news agency #AgenziaNova after asking a critical question about Gaza at an EU press conference, reports @efjeurope.bsky.social “
November 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
You CANNOT be firing journos for asking questions. #AgenziaNova
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So glad for this article by Paulie Doyle on the 'Serious Guys' who flood our media with their repetitive and vacuous arguments in support of EU militarisation, ending Irish neutrality, US FDI and developer-led policy at all costs.
www.ontheditch.com/comment-taki...
www.ontheditch.com/comment-taki...
Comment: Taking things Seriously
Seriousness’s function in the media: setting the boundaries of acceptable opinion
www.ontheditch.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:42 AM
So glad for this article by Paulie Doyle on the 'Serious Guys' who flood our media with their repetitive and vacuous arguments in support of EU militarisation, ending Irish neutrality, US FDI and developer-led policy at all costs.
www.ontheditch.com/comment-taki...
www.ontheditch.com/comment-taki...
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Speechless at the awards attention our new book is getting. Get the book in all good book shops or order online here:
https://loom.ly/VVeLvVg
https://loom.ly/VVeLvVg
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Speechless at the awards attention our new book is getting. Get the book in all good book shops or order online here:
https://loom.ly/VVeLvVg
https://loom.ly/VVeLvVg
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We wish the very best for their future to President Michael D Higgins and Sabina Higgins as they leave the Áras for the last time. President Higgins opened the doors of Áras an Uachtaráin to us, to many of the brilliant Palestinian speakers, artists, lawyers and activists that came here to advocate
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
We wish the very best for their future to President Michael D Higgins and Sabina Higgins as they leave the Áras for the last time. President Higgins opened the doors of Áras an Uachtaráin to us, to many of the brilliant Palestinian speakers, artists, lawyers and activists that came here to advocate
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Push (2019) The financialisation of housing #housingcrisis #Ireland #Canada #UK #US youtu.be/2iLWpuZrd-I?...
PUSH (2019) OFFICIAL TRAILER
YouTube video by WG Film
youtu.be
January 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Push (2019) The financialisation of housing #housingcrisis #Ireland #Canada #UK #US youtu.be/2iLWpuZrd-I?...
Watching “Trackers: The People v The Banks” on @rteone.rte.ie
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November 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Watching “Trackers: The People v The Banks” on @rteone.rte.ie
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Starter pack 303
@oneveteransoath.bsky.social
@bluestormcomin1.bsky.social
@jillianratliff.bsky.social
@miweelass.substack.com
@deadder.bsky.social
@pattyger.bsky.social
@nicky67.bsky.social
@rebelb1ue.bsky.social
@judithbolyard.bsky.social
@patawan1.bsky.social
@sassysister27.bsky.social
@oneveteransoath.bsky.social
@bluestormcomin1.bsky.social
@jillianratliff.bsky.social
@miweelass.substack.com
@deadder.bsky.social
@pattyger.bsky.social
@nicky67.bsky.social
@rebelb1ue.bsky.social
@judithbolyard.bsky.social
@patawan1.bsky.social
@sassysister27.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Show your solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Well, if you are or have a shop, restaurant, business, community organisation, trade union, arts space, podcast, make an important statement by becoming an Apartheid Free Zone
Sign up! apartheidfree.ie
#FreePalestine #BDS
Well, if you are or have a shop, restaurant, business, community organisation, trade union, arts space, podcast, make an important statement by becoming an Apartheid Free Zone
Sign up! apartheidfree.ie
#FreePalestine #BDS
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Show your solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Well, if you are or have a shop, restaurant, business, community organisation, trade union, arts space, podcast, make an important statement by becoming an Apartheid Free Zone
Sign up! apartheidfree.ie
#FreePalestine #BDS
Well, if you are or have a shop, restaurant, business, community organisation, trade union, arts space, podcast, make an important statement by becoming an Apartheid Free Zone
Sign up! apartheidfree.ie
#FreePalestine #BDS
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Can borrow to buy lashings of pew-pews we don't have the personal to operate or maintain.
Can't borrow to house the thousands of people officially homeless.
Clearly the welfare of the people of Ireland is not paramount.
Can't borrow to house the thousands of people officially homeless.
Clearly the welfare of the people of Ireland is not paramount.
That €150 BILLION EURO that @simonharrisireland.bsky.social and @micheal-martin.bsky.social want to spend on military would buy 300,000 houses at €500,000.
I wonder what armaments companies they are talking to already?
I wonder what armaments companies they are talking to already?
Harris promises to use EU loans if military funding is not forthcoming
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
November 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Can borrow to buy lashings of pew-pews we don't have the personal to operate or maintain.
Can't borrow to house the thousands of people officially homeless.
Clearly the welfare of the people of Ireland is not paramount.
Can't borrow to house the thousands of people officially homeless.
Clearly the welfare of the people of Ireland is not paramount.
I wonder if the waiting times of up to 13 years for children to see psychologists could be reduced if some of the €150 Billion @micheal-martin.bsky.social and @simonharrisireland.bsky.social went to this issue and not to military spending?
Harris promises to use EU loans if military funding is not forthcoming
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Harris promises to use EU loans if military funding is not forthcoming
Government has so far opted not to draw on €150 billion EU loan facility for countries to strengthen their militaries
www.irishtimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I wonder if the waiting times of up to 13 years for children to see psychologists could be reduced if some of the €150 Billion @micheal-martin.bsky.social and @simonharrisireland.bsky.social went to this issue and not to military spending?
That €150 BILLION EURO that @simonharrisireland.bsky.social and @micheal-martin.bsky.social want to spend on military would buy 300,000 houses at €500,000.
I wonder what armaments companies they are talking to already?
I wonder what armaments companies they are talking to already?
Harris promises to use EU loans if military funding is not forthcoming
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Harris promises to use EU loans if military funding is not forthcoming
Government has so far opted not to draw on €150 billion EU loan facility for countries to strengthen their militaries
www.irishtimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
That €150 BILLION EURO that @simonharrisireland.bsky.social and @micheal-martin.bsky.social want to spend on military would buy 300,000 houses at €500,000.
I wonder what armaments companies they are talking to already?
I wonder what armaments companies they are talking to already?
1. The “Serious Guys” referred to 👇 are compensating for #SmallDickEnergy.
2. At your peril allow the word “deregulation” become common currency, specially when it comes to #housing. That will be landlords and #DailLandlords talk.
2. At your peril allow the word “deregulation” become common currency, specially when it comes to #housing. That will be landlords and #DailLandlords talk.
Serious Guys’ desire for approval has them support anything the neoliberal consensus demands: abolishing neutrality and embracing EU militarisation; financialising the housing market; basing our economy on the tax receipts of a handful of US corporations.
www.ontheditch.com/comment-taki...
www.ontheditch.com/comment-taki...
Comment: Taking things Seriously
Seriousness’s function in the media: setting the boundaries of acceptable opinion
www.ontheditch.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
1. The “Serious Guys” referred to 👇 are compensating for #SmallDickEnergy.
2. At your peril allow the word “deregulation” become common currency, specially when it comes to #housing. That will be landlords and #DailLandlords talk.
2. At your peril allow the word “deregulation” become common currency, specially when it comes to #housing. That will be landlords and #DailLandlords talk.
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These threats are grim, disgusting and unacceptable.
They’re really common among anti-trans obsessives.
Which is why they were banned so often from social networks. It wasn’t censorship, it was standards.
Removing those rules has only emboldened hate:
metro.co.uk/2025/11/08/d...
They’re really common among anti-trans obsessives.
Which is why they were banned so often from social networks. It wasn’t censorship, it was standards.
Removing those rules has only emboldened hate:
metro.co.uk/2025/11/08/d...
David Tennant’s wife Georgia issues plea to police after receiving death threats
The actress has been targeted by trolls several times before.
metro.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
These threats are grim, disgusting and unacceptable.
They’re really common among anti-trans obsessives.
Which is why they were banned so often from social networks. It wasn’t censorship, it was standards.
Removing those rules has only emboldened hate:
metro.co.uk/2025/11/08/d...
They’re really common among anti-trans obsessives.
Which is why they were banned so often from social networks. It wasn’t censorship, it was standards.
Removing those rules has only emboldened hate:
metro.co.uk/2025/11/08/d...
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And to shelve the limp attempt to even put *discussion* of limited sanctions against Israel on the EU agenda.
Did you notice the 'ceasefire' being utter fiction didn't prevent it being used to quietly squash all the boycott initiatives? They even called off the vote to keep Israel out of Eurovision
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
And to shelve the limp attempt to even put *discussion* of limited sanctions against Israel on the EU agenda.
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There was a time when 90% of Americans would have understood how deranged in every conceivable way a post like this is
I mean if you showed this to any American in 2001 they wouldn't even understand what they were looking at or what sort of deranged creature could possibly speak like this in public
I mean if you showed this to any American in 2001 they wouldn't even understand what they were looking at or what sort of deranged creature could possibly speak like this in public
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
There was a time when 90% of Americans would have understood how deranged in every conceivable way a post like this is
I mean if you showed this to any American in 2001 they wouldn't even understand what they were looking at or what sort of deranged creature could possibly speak like this in public
I mean if you showed this to any American in 2001 they wouldn't even understand what they were looking at or what sort of deranged creature could possibly speak like this in public
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The comparisons to Ireland under British rule are many. At one point in the film a British adviser discussing how to 'quell unrest' says "We dont want another Ireland". www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...
Palestine 36 director Annemarie Jacir: ‘We don’t want a state, we just want to live’
Fresh from a 20-minute ovation at Toronto, the film-maker’s historical drama reveals how Britain’s 1936 crackdown created the blueprint for the ongoing genocide in Gaza
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The comparisons to Ireland under British rule are many. At one point in the film a British adviser discussing how to 'quell unrest' says "We dont want another Ireland". www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...
I always remember David McWilliams saying once that Irish society was divided into 2 camps: Innies and Outies. He wasn’t talking about belly buttons.
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I always remember David McWilliams saying once that Irish society was divided into 2 camps: Innies and Outies. He wasn’t talking about belly buttons.
Review of the movie “Palestine 36”.
“There’s no respite for any generation of Palestinians. It never stops. Time is going quickly,” she tells me, “and yet we’re going nowhere.”
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...
“There’s no respite for any generation of Palestinians. It never stops. Time is going quickly,” she tells me, “and yet we’re going nowhere.”
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...
Palestine 36 director Annemarie Jacir: ‘We don’t want a state, we just want to live’
Fresh from a 20-minute ovation at Toronto, the film-maker’s historical drama reveals how Britain’s 1936 crackdown created the blueprint for the ongoing genocide in Gaza
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Review of the movie “Palestine 36”.
“There’s no respite for any generation of Palestinians. It never stops. Time is going quickly,” she tells me, “and yet we’re going nowhere.”
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...
“There’s no respite for any generation of Palestinians. It never stops. Time is going quickly,” she tells me, “and yet we’re going nowhere.”
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...
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This Wednesday in Sligo - the 'peacemongers' are out again fighting to preserve Irish neutrality.
12.30-2pm in ATU.
12.30-2pm in ATU.
November 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This Wednesday in Sligo - the 'peacemongers' are out again fighting to preserve Irish neutrality.
12.30-2pm in ATU.
12.30-2pm in ATU.