Ciarán Stewart
@giffer1969.bsky.social
Lovely piece here by @patrickfreyne.bsky.social including mention of @irishhospice.bsky.social Think Ahead pack.
I spent time in a hospice in Roscommon and it was very sad but also moving and strangely life affirming.
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Inside a hospice at Christmas: ‘I didn’t know it was going to be like this. It’s beautiful here’
Patients and staff describe a day in the life inside Roscommon Hospice
www.irishtimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Lovely piece here by @patrickfreyne.bsky.social including mention of @irishhospice.bsky.social Think Ahead pack.
Reposted by Ciarán Stewart
December 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
"Inspired" by @patrickfreyne.bsky.social ..... I wud give Little Genos Christmas sandwich 5 Santas out of 5.
December 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"Inspired" by @patrickfreyne.bsky.social ..... I wud give Little Genos Christmas sandwich 5 Santas out of 5.
December 17, 2025 at 6:53 AM
REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS has said Israel was responsible for nearly half of all journalists killed this year worldwide.....
Reporters Without Borders says Israel killed highest number of journalists again this year
Israeli forces are ‘the worst enemy of journalists’, RSF said in its report.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS has said Israel was responsible for nearly half of all journalists killed this year worldwide.....
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Ireland will not partake in next Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s inclusion
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Ireland will not partake in next Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s inclusion
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Ireland will not partake in next Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s inclusion
Meeting of European Broadcasting Union decided vote on Israel’s participation was not needed
www.irishtimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Ireland will not partake in next Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s inclusion
www.irishtimes.com/media/2025/1...
Ireland will not partake in next Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s inclusion
www.irishtimes.com/media/2025/1...
"By the beginning of November 2025, Unifil recorded almost 7,100 Israeli air violations of UN resolution 1701, which the ceasefire agreement was based on." @sallyhayd.bsky.social
‘It was a lovely place’: Life in southern Lebanon under Israel’s ‘remote occupation’
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‘It was a lovely place’: Life in southern Lebanon under Israel’s ‘remote occupation’
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‘It was a lovely place’: Life in southern Lebanon under Israel’s ‘remote occupation’
One year after a ceasefire with Israel, some residents are returning to live under the hum of surveillance drones
www.irishtimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
"By the beginning of November 2025, Unifil recorded almost 7,100 Israeli air violations of UN resolution 1701, which the ceasefire agreement was based on." @sallyhayd.bsky.social
‘It was a lovely place’: Life in southern Lebanon under Israel’s ‘remote occupation’
www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...
‘It was a lovely place’: Life in southern Lebanon under Israel’s ‘remote occupation’
www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...
"..since 1967, Israel has imprisoned over 800,000 Palestinian men and women from the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip, which accounts for about 20 per cent of the total population and about 40 per cent of all Palestinian men.” @sallyhayd.bsky.social
Twenty years in an Israeli prison: ‘We will never accept being sent away. We’re not terrorists’
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Twenty years in an Israeli prison: ‘We will never accept being sent away. We’re not terrorists’
A Palestinian man released from Israel’s prison system is happy to be getting married, but ex-prisoners and their families tell of harsh conditions, inside and out
www.irishtimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
"..since 1967, Israel has imprisoned over 800,000 Palestinian men and women from the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip, which accounts for about 20 per cent of the total population and about 40 per cent of all Palestinian men.” @sallyhayd.bsky.social
Twenty years in an Israeli prison: ‘We will never accept being sent away. We’re not terrorists’
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Twenty years in an Israeli prison: ‘We will never accept being sent away. We’re not terrorists’
A Palestinian man released from Israel’s prison system is happy to be getting married, but ex-prisoners and their families tell of harsh conditions, inside and out
www.irishtimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Twenty years in an Israeli prison: ‘We will never accept being sent away. We’re not terrorists’
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👇 🇮🇪 ✊ @fontainesdc.bsky.social @cmatbaby.bsky.social @kneecapceol.bsky.social
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‘We’ve got to release the dead hand of the past’: how Ireland created the world’s best alternative music scene
Irish indie acts used to be ignored, even on Irish radio. But songs confronting the Troubles, poverty and oppression are now going global – and changing how Ireland sees itself
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Reposted by Ciarán Stewart
In these times of misinformation & downright lies that fill our social media feeds, it does my heart good to see the exceptional & brave journalism of @sallyhayd.bsky.social recognised in this way. And typically she uses this to highlight the local journalists in areas of crisis who face such risks.
Thank you everyone for the kind messages re ‘journalist of the year’ at the Irish Journalism Awards. Here is a link to what I said in the acceptance video they played there: www.instagram.com/p/DQ97qCSjvQv/ (video too long for Bluesky). 🙏🙏 www.irishtimes.com/media/2025/1...
The Irish Times secures eight wins at 2025 Irish Journalism Awards
Sally Hayden, Róisín Ingle, Ian O’Riordan, Rosita Boland and Chris Maddaloni among winners announced at Dublin ceremony
www.irishtimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:38 AM
In these times of misinformation & downright lies that fill our social media feeds, it does my heart good to see the exceptional & brave journalism of @sallyhayd.bsky.social recognised in this way. And typically she uses this to highlight the local journalists in areas of crisis who face such risks.
My brief 18 months as an International Aid worker taught me many things, including immense respect for those who commit their lives to organisations such as MSF. This by @patrickfreyne.bsky.social is powerful article of the type of brave people who do so. 🙏
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Leaving Gaza for Ireland: My soul is there. My memories are there. My cat is there
Dr Mohammed Abu Mughessib, who has lived in Gaza for 25 years, has been accepted for an MSF advisory job based in Ireland
www.irishtimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
My brief 18 months as an International Aid worker taught me many things, including immense respect for those who commit their lives to organisations such as MSF. This by @patrickfreyne.bsky.social is powerful article of the type of brave people who do so. 🙏
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This by @nadineoregan.bsky.social , on the much loved, in this household and far beyond @manchanmagan.bsky.social is just gorgeous. Ar dhead Dé go raibh an anam dilís. 🙏
Manchán Magan tributes: ‘He arrived in this life like a comet, ablaze with purpose’
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Manchán Magan tributes: ‘He arrived in this life like a comet, ablaze with purpose’
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Manchán Magan tributes: ‘He arrived in this life like a comet, ablaze with purpose’
Kneecap, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Kathy Scott and Seán Ronayne among the artists, musicians, writers and film-makers paying tribute to the late journalist, author and TV presenter
www.irishtimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This by @nadineoregan.bsky.social , on the much loved, in this household and far beyond @manchanmagan.bsky.social is just gorgeous. Ar dhead Dé go raibh an anam dilís. 🙏
Manchán Magan tributes: ‘He arrived in this life like a comet, ablaze with purpose’
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Manchán Magan tributes: ‘He arrived in this life like a comet, ablaze with purpose’
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How about a minute's silence for Daniel Aruebose instead ? Or all the children in Gaza that Israel have murdered since the Dáil last sat ? Neither of those would suit your agenda you spineless gowls.
Independent Ireland Leader Michael Collins wants the Dáil to begin its proceedings this afternoon with a minute’s silence in memory of Charlie Kirk and all victims of gun violence
September 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
How about a minute's silence for Daniel Aruebose instead ? Or all the children in Gaza that Israel have murdered since the Dáil last sat ? Neither of those would suit your agenda you spineless gowls.
Reposted by Ciarán Stewart
McGregor Taps Out Under Doctor's Advice As 'Put On' Accent Inducing Aneurysm https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/09/15/mcgregor-taps-out-under-doctors-advice-as-put-on-accent-inducing-aneurysm/
McGregor Taps Out Under Doctor’s Advice As ‘Put On’ Accent Inducing Aneurysm
DOCTORS advising Conor McGregor to step away from the Irish presidential race have confirmed the court-star was developing a cerebral aneurysm brought on by 'putting on a posh sounding accent and pushing his brain beyond …
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September 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM
McGregor Taps Out Under Doctor's Advice As 'Put On' Accent Inducing Aneurysm https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/09/15/mcgregor-taps-out-under-doctors-advice-as-put-on-accent-inducing-aneurysm/
Surely this should preserved as a National Treasure? @neiljackman.bsky.social
Kerry pub opened by famous Antarctic explorer Tom Crean goes on sale
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Kerry pub opened by famous Antarctic explorer Tom Crean goes on sale
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Kerry pub opened by famous Antarctic explorer Tom Crean goes on sale
The Annascaul pub, The South Pole Inn, which was opened by legendary Antarctic explorer and Kerry native Tom Crean, is up for sale.
www.independent.ie
September 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Surely this should preserved as a National Treasure? @neiljackman.bsky.social
Kerry pub opened by famous Antarctic explorer Tom Crean goes on sale
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Kerry pub opened by famous Antarctic explorer Tom Crean goes on sale
www.independent.ie/regionals/ke...
A superb piece of factual journalism by the ever reliable @sallyhayd.bsky.social . Doesn't give you hope of a reasonable end to all this madness though...😔
‘This land is wonderful for wine’: Israeli settlers strengthen grip on West Bank
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‘This land is wonderful for wine’: Israeli settlers strengthen grip on West Bank
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‘This land is wonderful for wine’: Israeli settlers strengthen grip on West Bank
From wineries to Airbnbs, settlers are expanding their footprint in the occupied territories as Palestinians face deepening restrictions
www.irishtimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A superb piece of factual journalism by the ever reliable @sallyhayd.bsky.social . Doesn't give you hope of a reasonable end to all this madness though...😔
‘This land is wonderful for wine’: Israeli settlers strengthen grip on West Bank
www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...
‘This land is wonderful for wine’: Israeli settlers strengthen grip on West Bank
www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...
Do yourself a favour and read this lovely piece by @patrickfreyne.bsky.social
Michael D Higgins’s poetry album Against All Certainty: To hell with policy wonks for president, get a few bards
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Michael D Higgins’s poetry album Against All Certainty: To hell with policy wonks for president, get a few bards
www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...
Michael D Higgins’s poetry album Against All Certainty: To hell with policy wonks for president, get a few bards
The President takes us back to an era of scarcity, warmth and unspoken love
www.irishtimes.com
September 5, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Do yourself a favour and read this lovely piece by @patrickfreyne.bsky.social
Michael D Higgins’s poetry album Against All Certainty: To hell with policy wonks for president, get a few bards
www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...
Michael D Higgins’s poetry album Against All Certainty: To hell with policy wonks for president, get a few bards
www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...
The rapist Conor McGregor...ye forgot that important adjective.....
Conor McGregor calls for support of local councillors in run for presidency
McGregor criticised the Government for rising homelessness and 'mass migration'
McGregor criticised the Government for rising homelessness and 'mass migration'
Conor McGregor calls for support of local councillors in run for presidency
McGregor criticised the Government for rising homelessness and 'mass migration'
www.irishexaminer.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The rapist Conor McGregor...ye forgot that important adjective.....
A good summation of what was a hugely enjoyable evening. A far cry from seeing REM in the Olympia , back in the day...nevertheless an evening well spent.
Like binge watching Six Foot Under on Christmas Day on 24th Dec.
Thoroughly wrong but incredible satisfying. An immaculate @remhq.bsky.social set list from @jasonnarducy.bsky.social
@tedleo.bsky.social Micheal Shannon & friends at Vicar Street. 🙏 to @bertisdowns.bsky.social , keeper of the 🔥
Thoroughly wrong but incredible satisfying. An immaculate @remhq.bsky.social set list from @jasonnarducy.bsky.social
@tedleo.bsky.social Micheal Shannon & friends at Vicar Street. 🙏 to @bertisdowns.bsky.social , keeper of the 🔥
August 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
A good summation of what was a hugely enjoyable evening. A far cry from seeing REM in the Olympia , back in the day...nevertheless an evening well spent.
A stark analysis on Israel's war on journalists from the as always superb @sallyhayd.bsky.social . Like the targetting of medical staff, it is clearly a deliberate elimination of witnesses.
Israel’s targeting of journalists is an attack on truth and history
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Israel’s targeting of journalists is an attack on truth and history
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Sally Hayden: Israel’s targeting of journalists is an attack on truth and history
Journalists’ lives are not more important than those of other civilians, but when you attack journalists you stop the world from learning about what is happening
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August 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
A stark analysis on Israel's war on journalists from the as always superb @sallyhayd.bsky.social . Like the targetting of medical staff, it is clearly a deliberate elimination of witnesses.
Israel’s targeting of journalists is an attack on truth and history
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Israel’s targeting of journalists is an attack on truth and history
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
This , by @justinemc.bsky.social , is superb. 👏👏👏👏
Ireland set to feel the heat from Washington’s Maga brigade over Occupied Territories Bill
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Ireland set to feel the heat from Washington’s Maga brigade over Occupied Territories Bill
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Ireland set to feel the heat from Washington’s Maga brigade over Occupied Territories Bill
Trump’s shock troops need to have the proposed legislation explained because, it seems, they have not read it
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August 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This , by @justinemc.bsky.social , is superb. 👏👏👏👏
Ireland set to feel the heat from Washington’s Maga brigade over Occupied Territories Bill
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Ireland set to feel the heat from Washington’s Maga brigade over Occupied Territories Bill
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
@fontainesdc.bsky.social Me too lads, me too. Saoirse don Phalaistín 🇮🇪 ✊ 🇵🇸
Let the two obnoxious gits come, do their thing for those who want to see them so the rest of us can get on with our lives.
Let the two obnoxious gits come, do their thing for those who want to see them so the rest of us can get on with our lives.
August 15, 2025 at 6:56 AM
@fontainesdc.bsky.social Me too lads, me too. Saoirse don Phalaistín 🇮🇪 ✊ 🇵🇸
Let the two obnoxious gits come, do their thing for those who want to see them so the rest of us can get on with our lives.
Let the two obnoxious gits come, do their thing for those who want to see them so the rest of us can get on with our lives.
