Frances McGonigle
@franmcgon.bsky.social
Ox Mountains. Artist/maker at Rothlú.
https://rothlu.ie
https://rothlu.ie
I'm getting behind the The Complex Cultural & Arts space. Stop the eviction! Please sign & share my.uplift.ie/petitions/sa... @uplift.ie
December 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I'm getting behind the The Complex Cultural & Arts space. Stop the eviction! Please sign & share my.uplift.ie/petitions/sa... @uplift.ie
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr... @uplift.ie
November 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr... @uplift.ie
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Take nothing for granted, make sure to get out and vote Connolly tomorrow.
This presidential election has the potential to bring about a major shift in Irish politics, with a united left providing a real alternative to over a century of tweedledum tweedledee FF/FG.
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This presidential election has the potential to bring about a major shift in Irish politics, with a united left providing a real alternative to over a century of tweedledum tweedledee FF/FG.
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Catherine Connolly: the outspoken leftwinger set to be Ireland’s next president
Independent candidate’s smooth campaign has enthused younger voters but views on Nato and Hamas may concern European allies
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October 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Take nothing for granted, make sure to get out and vote Connolly tomorrow.
This presidential election has the potential to bring about a major shift in Irish politics, with a united left providing a real alternative to over a century of tweedledum tweedledee FF/FG.
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This presidential election has the potential to bring about a major shift in Irish politics, with a united left providing a real alternative to over a century of tweedledum tweedledee FF/FG.
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This man is evil personified
Ben Gvir calls for death penalty as he faces bound Palestinian prisoners - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/ben-gvir-calls-death-penalty-faced-bound-palestinian-prisoners
Ben Gvir calls for death penalty as he faces bound Palestinian prisoners
The far-right minister is a staunch supporter of proposed bill to impose death penalty on Palestinians
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October 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
This man is evil personified
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I already knew this picture.
And I fear it more than anything.
A smile can break you like all the hatred in the world combined can not.
And I fear it more than anything.
A smile can break you like all the hatred in the world combined can not.
October 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I already knew this picture.
And I fear it more than anything.
A smile can break you like all the hatred in the world combined can not.
And I fear it more than anything.
A smile can break you like all the hatred in the world combined can not.
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Ireland calls for Israel and its arms suppliers to be kicked out of UN
Ireland's call followed a UN Human Rights Council report by a commission of experts who concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
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Ireland's call followed a UN Human Rights Council report by a commission of experts who concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
www.thecanary.co/uncategorize...
Ireland calls for Israel and its arms suppliers to be kicked out of UN
Ireland's call followed a UN Human Rights Council report by a commission of experts who concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
www.thecanary.co
September 18, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Ireland calls for Israel and its arms suppliers to be kicked out of UN
Ireland's call followed a UN Human Rights Council report by a commission of experts who concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
www.thecanary.co/uncategorize...
Ireland's call followed a UN Human Rights Council report by a commission of experts who concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
www.thecanary.co/uncategorize...
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in fairness to Micheál, he’s only been in government for the last five years. and only part of confidence and supply for the four years before that. and of course he was only part of the government that precipitated the economic conditions we face now for about 13 years. and before that he was only–
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the homelessness problem and the composition of homelessness is much more complex than presented
Taoiseach says homelessness problem is 'complex'
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the homelessness problem and the composition of homelessness is much more complex than presented.
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September 16, 2025 at 9:06 AM
in fairness to Micheál, he’s only been in government for the last five years. and only part of confidence and supply for the four years before that. and of course he was only part of the government that precipitated the economic conditions we face now for about 13 years. and before that he was only–
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It is over for the genocide deniers.
Even the BBC is now splashing on the UN commission of inquiry concluding that Israel has committed genocide.
Those who supported Israel's onslaught:
You backed a genocide.
You will never scrub the shame away.
Even the BBC is now splashing on the UN commission of inquiry concluding that Israel has committed genocide.
Those who supported Israel's onslaught:
You backed a genocide.
You will never scrub the shame away.
September 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It is over for the genocide deniers.
Even the BBC is now splashing on the UN commission of inquiry concluding that Israel has committed genocide.
Those who supported Israel's onslaught:
You backed a genocide.
You will never scrub the shame away.
Even the BBC is now splashing on the UN commission of inquiry concluding that Israel has committed genocide.
Those who supported Israel's onslaught:
You backed a genocide.
You will never scrub the shame away.
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Surely, when the richest man on earth urges the working class to 'fight' from behind the safety of a video camera a thousand miles away from the batons, pepper spray and prison time - surely then, you know you’re being played like a puppet. Surely...
September 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Surely, when the richest man on earth urges the working class to 'fight' from behind the safety of a video camera a thousand miles away from the batons, pepper spray and prison time - surely then, you know you’re being played like a puppet. Surely...
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In hours or days, Israeli tanks will roll into Gaza City.
Thousands will die.
This can still be stopped. Today.
Impose sanctions now. End the genocide
Thousands will die.
This can still be stopped. Today.
Impose sanctions now. End the genocide
September 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
In hours or days, Israeli tanks will roll into Gaza City.
Thousands will die.
This can still be stopped. Today.
Impose sanctions now. End the genocide
Thousands will die.
This can still be stopped. Today.
Impose sanctions now. End the genocide
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So that's why Barrett's nazis were in Dublin yesterday.
And remember: Barrett IS a nazi and his followers too!!!
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And remember: Barrett IS a nazi and his followers too!!!
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Former far-right leader dresses up as Hitler for speech in Dublin park
The former leader of the far-right National Party dressed up in Hitler-style attire in front of a sign that read ‘go nationalist or go extinct’ at a
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September 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
So that's why Barrett's nazis were in Dublin yesterday.
And remember: Barrett IS a nazi and his followers too!!!
extra.ie/2025/09/14/n...
And remember: Barrett IS a nazi and his followers too!!!
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All eyes on The Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the Israeli occupation's illegal siege on Gaza. Sign & share to show your support. my.uplift.ie/petitions/i-... @uplift.ie
September 14, 2025 at 9:47 AM
All eyes on The Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the Israeli occupation's illegal siege on Gaza. Sign & share to show your support. my.uplift.ie/petitions/i-... @uplift.ie
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It looks like they are starting to get worried!
September 13, 2025 at 7:36 AM
It looks like they are starting to get worried!
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Naoise Dolan: I can’t conceptualise what is happening in Western leaders’ heads now, what psychological tricks they play on themselves.
They continue to sleep and eat and walk their dogs while on some level presumably aware they are abetting mass murder.
They continue to sleep and eat and walk their dogs while on some level presumably aware they are abetting mass murder.
I've protested Israel's actions every way I can. Now, I'm joining the flotilla sailing for Gaza www.thejournal.ie/readme/gaza-...
Naoise Dolan: I've protested Israel's actions every way I can. Now, I'm joining the flotilla sailing for Gaza
Author Naoise Dolan explains why she’s joining a flotilla mission to Gaza – and why it’s long past time for Western leaders to take action.
www.thejournal.ie
September 1, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Naoise Dolan: I can’t conceptualise what is happening in Western leaders’ heads now, what psychological tricks they play on themselves.
They continue to sleep and eat and walk their dogs while on some level presumably aware they are abetting mass murder.
They continue to sleep and eat and walk their dogs while on some level presumably aware they are abetting mass murder.
Larry admiring the view from Inishbofin’s east end
August 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Larry admiring the view from Inishbofin’s east end
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Ireland Sunday Independent: Most support Occupied Territories Bill even if it sparks retaliation from pro-Israel forces.
August 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Ireland Sunday Independent: Most support Occupied Territories Bill even if it sparks retaliation from pro-Israel forces.
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Drop-In Manuscript Makers!
📍 National Museum of Ireland – Kildare Street
📅 Wed 30 July| 13:30–15:30
🎟️ Free | No booking needed
Step into the world of early medieval scribes! Try calligraphy, explore ancient pigments & learn how treasures like the Book of Kells were made
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
📍 National Museum of Ireland – Kildare Street
📅 Wed 30 July| 13:30–15:30
🎟️ Free | No booking needed
Step into the world of early medieval scribes! Try calligraphy, explore ancient pigments & learn how treasures like the Book of Kells were made
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
July 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Drop-In Manuscript Makers!
📍 National Museum of Ireland – Kildare Street
📅 Wed 30 July| 13:30–15:30
🎟️ Free | No booking needed
Step into the world of early medieval scribes! Try calligraphy, explore ancient pigments & learn how treasures like the Book of Kells were made
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
📍 National Museum of Ireland – Kildare Street
📅 Wed 30 July| 13:30–15:30
🎟️ Free | No booking needed
Step into the world of early medieval scribes! Try calligraphy, explore ancient pigments & learn how treasures like the Book of Kells were made
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
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275. The Battle To Build The Panama Canal
Empire – Apple Podcasts share.google/pR1fnGMxH1KC...
Empire – Apple Podcasts share.google/pR1fnGMxH1KC...
275. The Battle To Build The Panama Canal (Part 3)
Podcast Episode · Empire · 23/07/2025 · 38m
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July 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
275. The Battle To Build The Panama Canal
Empire – Apple Podcasts share.google/pR1fnGMxH1KC...
Empire – Apple Podcasts share.google/pR1fnGMxH1KC...
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In praising Israel's 'dirty work', Merz exposes the orientalist roots of German genocidal Zionism - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/germany-exposes-orientalist-roots-genocidal-zionism-israel-dirty-work
In praising Israel's 'dirty work', Merz exposes the orientalist roots of German genocidal Zionism
At the G7, the German chancellor's support for Israeli violence reflects the country's deep investment in Islamophobia, Orientalism and colonial domination across the Middle East
www.middleeasteye.net
July 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
In praising Israel's 'dirty work', Merz exposes the orientalist roots of German genocidal Zionism - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/germany-exposes-orientalist-roots-genocidal-zionism-israel-dirty-work
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Labour is now undeniably, and deliberately, stoking division, hate and racial tensions. Absolutely any attacks can be laid at this government's door at this point. They have decided to incite the far right instead of combatting it, and there is no defence for that in any realm of reality.
July 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Labour is now undeniably, and deliberately, stoking division, hate and racial tensions. Absolutely any attacks can be laid at this government's door at this point. They have decided to incite the far right instead of combatting it, and there is no defence for that in any realm of reality.
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This poem. Read it - read it out loud.
"we know now how"
A poem that shows how evil triumphs – not with grand acts, but through quiet moments of inaction, silence, and looking the other way
By Steve Pottinger
@bigstevepoet.bsky.social
A poem that shows how evil triumphs – not with grand acts, but through quiet moments of inaction, silence, and looking the other way
By Steve Pottinger
@bigstevepoet.bsky.social
we know now how
A poem that shows how evil triumphs – not with grand acts, but through quiet moments of inaction, silence, and looking the other way
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
July 23, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This poem. Read it - read it out loud.
“…as Israeli troops gun down and murder starving Palestinians waiting for pathetically paltry aid”
“open fire towards” is wild
Gaza: More than 30 people killed 'as Israeli troops open fire towards Palestinians waiting for aid'
July 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“…as Israeli troops gun down and murder starving Palestinians waiting for pathetically paltry aid”
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