El
@moominnoonan.bsky.social
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Me, too, Blanche, me, too.
February 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Me, too, Blanche, me, too.
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Connolly: “In voting ‘no’ we had to vote a second time on Nice and on Lisbon and we were given absolute, solemn promises in relation to our neutrality that seem to mean nothing at the moment.
Because we are now going down a road of saying that the Triple Lock is not a core part of our neutrality.”
Because we are now going down a road of saying that the Triple Lock is not a core part of our neutrality.”
October 14, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Connolly: “In voting ‘no’ we had to vote a second time on Nice and on Lisbon and we were given absolute, solemn promises in relation to our neutrality that seem to mean nothing at the moment.
Because we are now going down a road of saying that the Triple Lock is not a core part of our neutrality.”
Because we are now going down a road of saying that the Triple Lock is not a core part of our neutrality.”
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@izzykamikaze.bsky.social was making this point only the other day: A huge number of men associated with these 'protect our women and kids' riots in the UK have convictions for abuse of women and children. #speirgorm
October 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
@izzykamikaze.bsky.social was making this point only the other day: A huge number of men associated with these 'protect our women and kids' riots in the UK have convictions for abuse of women and children. #speirgorm
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"Connolly’s election is counter-cultural in an EU increasingly moving to the right and a climate of racism, anti-feminism and militarism."
- Justine McCarthy #Áras25
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- Justine McCarthy #Áras25
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Catherine Connolly’s election as president has added a new dynamic to Irish politics | Justine McCarthy
After a bizarre contest in which both government candidates blew their chances, the left has shown it can unite to win, says Irish Times columnist Justine McCarthy
www.theguardian.com
October 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
"Connolly’s election is counter-cultural in an EU increasingly moving to the right and a climate of racism, anti-feminism and militarism."
- Justine McCarthy #Áras25
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- Justine McCarthy #Áras25
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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President-elect Connolly
received the biggest number of votes ever cast in favour of a Presidential candidate.
Tha appeal of this woman and the quality and breadth of effort behind her campaign were underestimated by many.
We are lucky to have them.
#Áras25 #Tofa #Úachtarán #GRMA
received the biggest number of votes ever cast in favour of a Presidential candidate.
Tha appeal of this woman and the quality and breadth of effort behind her campaign were underestimated by many.
We are lucky to have them.
#Áras25 #Tofa #Úachtarán #GRMA
October 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
President-elect Connolly
received the biggest number of votes ever cast in favour of a Presidential candidate.
Tha appeal of this woman and the quality and breadth of effort behind her campaign were underestimated by many.
We are lucky to have them.
#Áras25 #Tofa #Úachtarán #GRMA
received the biggest number of votes ever cast in favour of a Presidential candidate.
Tha appeal of this woman and the quality and breadth of effort behind her campaign were underestimated by many.
We are lucky to have them.
#Áras25 #Tofa #Úachtarán #GRMA
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Catherine Connolly got more votes than any other president in history - any pol corr or commentator trying to convince you that the story is actually the spoiled votes is showing you their whole arse, and should be treated accordingly.
October 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Catherine Connolly got more votes than any other president in history - any pol corr or commentator trying to convince you that the story is actually the spoiled votes is showing you their whole arse, and should be treated accordingly.
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🔺️ ⚠️ Heads up for Cork Nth Central voters who normally vote at the Hall at Trinity Church, end of Summerhill: works there mean your polling station has moved to City Hall.
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
October 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🔺️ ⚠️ Heads up for Cork Nth Central voters who normally vote at the Hall at Trinity Church, end of Summerhill: works there mean your polling station has moved to City Hall.
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
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Just took 93yr Mum to vote, she's registered blind. In a very loud voice she said, "Which box for foxhunting?" A cheer went up from waiting voters
October 24, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Just took 93yr Mum to vote, she's registered blind. In a very loud voice she said, "Which box for foxhunting?" A cheer went up from waiting voters
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I've a piece in @irishexaminer.bsky.social today about the #Aras25 "election cancelled" deepfake
I look at 4 potential motivations for going to the lengths they went to
Including my current pet theory is that it was a marketing push by a deepfake tech vendor
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
I look at 4 potential motivations for going to the lengths they went to
Including my current pet theory is that it was a marketing push by a deepfake tech vendor
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Who's behind the Catherine Connolly deepfake video, and why?
The AI generated video we saw this week could well be a display item for some deepfake vendor’s shop window — disturbing democracy is big business
www.irishexaminer.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I've a piece in @irishexaminer.bsky.social today about the #Aras25 "election cancelled" deepfake
I look at 4 potential motivations for going to the lengths they went to
Including my current pet theory is that it was a marketing push by a deepfake tech vendor
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
I look at 4 potential motivations for going to the lengths they went to
Including my current pet theory is that it was a marketing push by a deepfake tech vendor
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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And remember, voting for Maria Steen will not impress Maria Steen. She's taken, her husband is loaded and pretty hot. Maria Steen is not going to go out with you, if you run up to her and tell her you voted for her she'll sacrifice you to her god (if she notices you at all).
Don't be a mug.
Don't be a mug.
Don’t flake on voting just because the result is in the bag! Margin matters. Remember how awful it felt seeing Peter Casey jump from 2% polls to 23% after his attacks on travellers. A low turnout/high number of spoiled votes will be seized on by the fash. Every vote for Connolly undermines them
October 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
And remember, voting for Maria Steen will not impress Maria Steen. She's taken, her husband is loaded and pretty hot. Maria Steen is not going to go out with you, if you run up to her and tell her you voted for her she'll sacrifice you to her god (if she notices you at all).
Don't be a mug.
Don't be a mug.
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Don’t flake on voting just because the result is in the bag! Margin matters. Remember how awful it felt seeing Peter Casey jump from 2% polls to 23% after his attacks on travellers. A low turnout/high number of spoiled votes will be seized on by the fash. Every vote for Connolly undermines them
October 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Don’t flake on voting just because the result is in the bag! Margin matters. Remember how awful it felt seeing Peter Casey jump from 2% polls to 23% after his attacks on travellers. A low turnout/high number of spoiled votes will be seized on by the fash. Every vote for Connolly undermines them
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On today of all days:
"I would say to the good people of Ireland: you’ve been independent for more than 100 years. Stop blaming the Brits."
Ex NATO Commdr at Westminster
#Áras25 #Neutrality #TripleLock #SoldierF
"I would say to the good people of Ireland: you’ve been independent for more than 100 years. Stop blaming the Brits."
Ex NATO Commdr at Westminster
#Áras25 #Neutrality #TripleLock #SoldierF
October 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
On today of all days:
"I would say to the good people of Ireland: you’ve been independent for more than 100 years. Stop blaming the Brits."
Ex NATO Commdr at Westminster
#Áras25 #Neutrality #TripleLock #SoldierF
"I would say to the good people of Ireland: you’ve been independent for more than 100 years. Stop blaming the Brits."
Ex NATO Commdr at Westminster
#Áras25 #Neutrality #TripleLock #SoldierF
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Are you a little confused about how Ireland’s Presidential Election works?
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Are you a little confused about how Ireland’s Presidential Election works?
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
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Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
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“We used to build public housing. We stopped building public housing in 2009. That was an ideological decision. Now we go from crisis to crisis.”
@catherinegalway.bsky.social #Aras25 #Áras25 #Tonightvmtv
@catherinegalway.bsky.social #Aras25 #Áras25 #Tonightvmtv
September 29, 2025 at 10:08 PM
“We used to build public housing. We stopped building public housing in 2009. That was an ideological decision. Now we go from crisis to crisis.”
@catherinegalway.bsky.social #Aras25 #Áras25 #Tonightvmtv
@catherinegalway.bsky.social #Aras25 #Áras25 #Tonightvmtv
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The right wing xenophobes want you not to vote.
It really is up to you and your friends.
Pick a candidate and vote.
#Áras25 #aras25 #TonightVMTV
It really is up to you and your friends.
Pick a candidate and vote.
#Áras25 #aras25 #TonightVMTV
September 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The right wing xenophobes want you not to vote.
It really is up to you and your friends.
Pick a candidate and vote.
#Áras25 #aras25 #TonightVMTV
It really is up to you and your friends.
Pick a candidate and vote.
#Áras25 #aras25 #TonightVMTV
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Ar aghaidh linn. @catherinegalway.bsky.social #spéirghorm
September 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Ar aghaidh linn. @catherinegalway.bsky.social #spéirghorm
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🚨Breaking🚨
Israeli war bonds won’t be sold in Ireland from tomorrow.
Israel today moved its bond prospectus approval process to Luxembourg.
It has also not included Ireland as one of the member states where it will sell its war bonds.
Israeli war bonds won’t be sold in Ireland from tomorrow.
Israel today moved its bond prospectus approval process to Luxembourg.
It has also not included Ireland as one of the member states where it will sell its war bonds.
September 1, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🚨Breaking🚨
Israeli war bonds won’t be sold in Ireland from tomorrow.
Israel today moved its bond prospectus approval process to Luxembourg.
It has also not included Ireland as one of the member states where it will sell its war bonds.
Israeli war bonds won’t be sold in Ireland from tomorrow.
Israel today moved its bond prospectus approval process to Luxembourg.
It has also not included Ireland as one of the member states where it will sell its war bonds.
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Catherine Connolly On Neutrality, NATO & The Áras Race
YouTube video by Virgin Media News
youtu.be
August 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Please dm me if you can help.
August 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Please dm me if you can help.
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There's a REALLY quick and easy survey for the public consultation on the Basic Income for the Arts scheme - it only takes a few seconds, anyone can fill it in, and it could make a huge difference to arts workers in Ireland. Take a few ticks to places a few ticks here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
August 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
There's a REALLY quick and easy survey for the public consultation on the Basic Income for the Arts scheme - it only takes a few seconds, anyone can fill it in, and it could make a huge difference to arts workers in Ireland. Take a few ticks to places a few ticks here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
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Public libraries are amazing!
Did you know you can borrow a book from any library in the country and return it to any other library?
Did you know they have subscriptions to huge amounts of national and international media that you can access?
Did you know you can borrow a book from any library in the country and return it to any other library?
Did you know they have subscriptions to huge amounts of national and international media that you can access?
February 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Public libraries are amazing!
Did you know you can borrow a book from any library in the country and return it to any other library?
Did you know they have subscriptions to huge amounts of national and international media that you can access?
Did you know you can borrow a book from any library in the country and return it to any other library?
Did you know they have subscriptions to huge amounts of national and international media that you can access?