Paul Culloty
@paulculloty.bsky.social
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Glad to see the representative of the Quakers at Catherine Connolly’s #inauguration ripping gently into politicians.
No Quaker would ever use the expression, but basically she asked the politicians present to stop
“Smearing the BeJaysus” out of refugees seeking safety in Ireland.
A good day.
No Quaker would ever use the expression, but basically she asked the politicians present to stop
“Smearing the BeJaysus” out of refugees seeking safety in Ireland.
A good day.
November 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Glad to see the representative of the Quakers at Catherine Connolly’s #inauguration ripping gently into politicians.
No Quaker would ever use the expression, but basically she asked the politicians present to stop
“Smearing the BeJaysus” out of refugees seeking safety in Ireland.
A good day.
No Quaker would ever use the expression, but basically she asked the politicians present to stop
“Smearing the BeJaysus” out of refugees seeking safety in Ireland.
A good day.
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Presidents past and present 🇮🇪
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Presidents past and present 🇮🇪
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.
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I think this technique of taking a non-story originating in the gutter press and treating it as worthy of debate is probably great remote-control clickbait, but it is yet another symptom of a failing news media landscape, undermining rather than serving democracy.
Is it ok to wear a white poppy?
Green Party leader Zack Polanski wore one alongside the traditional red one on Remembrance Sunday.
The white poppy is a mark of respect, but it opposes military power and does not directly benefit the Royal British Legion.
What do you think?
Green Party leader Zack Polanski wore one alongside the traditional red one on Remembrance Sunday.
The white poppy is a mark of respect, but it opposes military power and does not directly benefit the Royal British Legion.
What do you think?
November 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I think this technique of taking a non-story originating in the gutter press and treating it as worthy of debate is probably great remote-control clickbait, but it is yet another symptom of a failing news media landscape, undermining rather than serving democracy.
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1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
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#OtD 7 Nov 1913 in Algeria, Nobel-prize-winning author Albert Camus was born. He joined a French resistance cell during WWII and later edited their newspaper. But while opposed to French brutality in Algeria he didn't support an end to colonialism stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1073...
November 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#OtD 7 Nov 1913 in Algeria, Nobel-prize-winning author Albert Camus was born. He joined a French resistance cell during WWII and later edited their newspaper. But while opposed to French brutality in Algeria he didn't support an end to colonialism stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1073...
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The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
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On Simon Harris and the immigration debate.
November 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
On Simon Harris and the immigration debate.
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A bit behind schedule, but how voters moved in the year since the 2024 election.
Labour facing same splintering of the last govt: a significant bloc crossing floor to primary electoral opposition, with a numerically larger chunk moving to opponents on same side of spectrum, plus many 'don't knows'.
Labour facing same splintering of the last govt: a significant bloc crossing floor to primary electoral opposition, with a numerically larger chunk moving to opponents on same side of spectrum, plus many 'don't knows'.
August 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A bit behind schedule, but how voters moved in the year since the 2024 election.
Labour facing same splintering of the last govt: a significant bloc crossing floor to primary electoral opposition, with a numerically larger chunk moving to opponents on same side of spectrum, plus many 'don't knows'.
Labour facing same splintering of the last govt: a significant bloc crossing floor to primary electoral opposition, with a numerically larger chunk moving to opponents on same side of spectrum, plus many 'don't knows'.
Very impressive - the Charlemagne seems particularly intriguing!
November 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Very impressive - the Charlemagne seems particularly intriguing!
Going from the Soc Dems to Independent Ireland within twelve months is quite the journey:
www.kfmradio.com/news/localne...
www.kfmradio.com/news/localne...
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Going from the Soc Dems to Independent Ireland within twelve months is quite the journey:
www.kfmradio.com/news/localne...
www.kfmradio.com/news/localne...
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The point is to distract from government failings by targeting a vulnerable minority.
If that means the government throwing away your tax money to do so, then so be it.
Gotta look tough. Otherwise people might blaming the government for all the failures.
m.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
If that means the government throwing away your tax money to do so, then so be it.
Gotta look tough. Otherwise people might blaming the government for all the failures.
m.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
Plan to make migrants pay for accommodation ‘would cost State millions’, ministers told
A new system of charging migrants to stay in Ipas (International Protection Accommodation Services) centres will cost millions to implement, but will have a “low rate of return” for the State.
m.independent.ie
November 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The point is to distract from government failings by targeting a vulnerable minority.
If that means the government throwing away your tax money to do so, then so be it.
Gotta look tough. Otherwise people might blaming the government for all the failures.
m.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
If that means the government throwing away your tax money to do so, then so be it.
Gotta look tough. Otherwise people might blaming the government for all the failures.
m.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
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So honored to join @equatormag.bsky.social , born as a response to the horror in Palestine and inspired by a need to bring back meaning and hope amid today’s nihilism. 💪 I open with a personal piece about my last year in politics. Hope you’ll find it worth reading.
www.equator.org/articles/far...
www.equator.org/articles/far...
Farewell to Podemos • Articles • EQUATOR
My decision to quit politics at 31
www.equator.org
October 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
So honored to join @equatormag.bsky.social , born as a response to the horror in Palestine and inspired by a need to bring back meaning and hope amid today’s nihilism. 💪 I open with a personal piece about my last year in politics. Hope you’ll find it worth reading.
www.equator.org/articles/far...
www.equator.org/articles/far...
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November 2025 Dáil seat projection
Fianna Fáil 43 (-5)
Sinn Féin 42 (+3)
Fine Gael 40 (+2)
Soc Dems 16 (+5)
Independents/Others 13 (-3)
Labour 10 (-1)
Ind Ireland 4 (nc)
PBP/Solidarity 3 (nc)
Aontú 2 (nc)
100% Redress 1 (nc)
Green Party 0 (-1)
(change since GE 2024)
Fianna Fáil 43 (-5)
Sinn Féin 42 (+3)
Fine Gael 40 (+2)
Soc Dems 16 (+5)
Independents/Others 13 (-3)
Labour 10 (-1)
Ind Ireland 4 (nc)
PBP/Solidarity 3 (nc)
Aontú 2 (nc)
100% Redress 1 (nc)
Green Party 0 (-1)
(change since GE 2024)
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
November 2025 Dáil seat projection
Fianna Fáil 43 (-5)
Sinn Féin 42 (+3)
Fine Gael 40 (+2)
Soc Dems 16 (+5)
Independents/Others 13 (-3)
Labour 10 (-1)
Ind Ireland 4 (nc)
PBP/Solidarity 3 (nc)
Aontú 2 (nc)
100% Redress 1 (nc)
Green Party 0 (-1)
(change since GE 2024)
Fianna Fáil 43 (-5)
Sinn Féin 42 (+3)
Fine Gael 40 (+2)
Soc Dems 16 (+5)
Independents/Others 13 (-3)
Labour 10 (-1)
Ind Ireland 4 (nc)
PBP/Solidarity 3 (nc)
Aontú 2 (nc)
100% Redress 1 (nc)
Green Party 0 (-1)
(change since GE 2024)
Thousands, even, so imagine if every Irish council did likewise!
www.derryjournal.com/lifestyle/ho...
www.derryjournal.com/lifestyle/ho...
November 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Thousands, even, so imagine if every Irish council did likewise!
www.derryjournal.com/lifestyle/ho...
www.derryjournal.com/lifestyle/ho...
If SDs were more rurally organised, that'd just be the start!
November 2025 Dáil seat projection
Fianna Fáil 43 (-5)
Sinn Féin 42 (+3)
Fine Gael 40 (+2)
Soc Dems 16 (+5)
Independents/Others 13 (-3)
Labour 10 (-1)
Ind Ireland 4 (nc)
PBP/Solidarity 3 (nc)
Aontú 2 (nc)
100% Redress 1 (nc)
Green Party 0 (-1)
(change since GE 2024)
Fianna Fáil 43 (-5)
Sinn Féin 42 (+3)
Fine Gael 40 (+2)
Soc Dems 16 (+5)
Independents/Others 13 (-3)
Labour 10 (-1)
Ind Ireland 4 (nc)
PBP/Solidarity 3 (nc)
Aontú 2 (nc)
100% Redress 1 (nc)
Green Party 0 (-1)
(change since GE 2024)
November 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
If SDs were more rurally organised, that'd just be the start!
Selling Zohran - defector.com/selling-zohran
Selling Zohran | Defector
On a cool Sunday in November, a few days after Donald Trump’s re-election, Zohran Mamdani stood on a street corner in Jamaica, Queens, holding up a hastily drawn cardboard sign that read “DID YOU VOTE...
defector.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Selling Zohran - defector.com/selling-zohran
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Ireland has a long history of copying British policies after they have failed in Britain, and then doing the shocked Pikachu face when they fail here too
I'd honestly rather not see how this one works out for us
I'd honestly rather not see how this one works out for us
Listening to Tánaiste Simon Harris's comments on the way into Cabinet this morning - accusing parties on the left of the 'extraordinary' move of 'trying to shut down debate' on immigration.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Ireland has a long history of copying British policies after they have failed in Britain, and then doing the shocked Pikachu face when they fail here too
I'd honestly rather not see how this one works out for us
I'd honestly rather not see how this one works out for us
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Simon Otjes and I dissect the recent Dutch elections for you on here! 🍿 Turned into a bit of a longread. But most improtant message: "No, the Far Right was not Beaten in the Dutch elections" Enjoy!
whogoverns.eu/no-the-far-r...
whogoverns.eu/no-the-far-r...
November 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Simon Otjes and I dissect the recent Dutch elections for you on here! 🍿 Turned into a bit of a longread. But most improtant message: "No, the Far Right was not Beaten in the Dutch elections" Enjoy!
whogoverns.eu/no-the-far-r...
whogoverns.eu/no-the-far-r...
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
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#OtD 3 Nov 1983 lifelong militant May Picqueray died in France, aged 95. She was heavily involved in workplace organising, fighting for women's rights and during World War II was active in the French resistance stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1023...
November 3, 2025 at 9:55 AM
#OtD 3 Nov 1983 lifelong militant May Picqueray died in France, aged 95. She was heavily involved in workplace organising, fighting for women's rights and during World War II was active in the French resistance stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1023...
Saying something when even Mick Clifford is giving them a rap on the knuckles:
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
November 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Saying something when even Mick Clifford is giving them a rap on the knuckles:
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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Simon Harris said this week that 80% of asylum applicants fail, but as Mick Clifford points out here, that is a highly selective figure cherry picked with a very obvious agenda.
Read this.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Read this.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Mick Clifford: Simon Harris should weigh his words about immigration more carefully
In the social media age we must speak carefully on topics about which a flood of misinformation is already being used to stir up outrage
www.irishexaminer.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Simon Harris said this week that 80% of asylum applicants fail, but as Mick Clifford points out here, that is a highly selective figure cherry picked with a very obvious agenda.
Read this.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Read this.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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The biggest problem Ireland has with migration is that the state always favours segregation over integration. Thousands of decent people have spare rooms & unused top floors they could rent to asylum seekers and homeless people, with minimal adaptations. But they'd be dispersed. Can't have that!
November 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The biggest problem Ireland has with migration is that the state always favours segregation over integration. Thousands of decent people have spare rooms & unused top floors they could rent to asylum seekers and homeless people, with minimal adaptations. But they'd be dispersed. Can't have that!
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According to James O'Connor young people leaving Ireland are "ex-pats" while those with "non-EU" work permits who replace them are "costing us billions". How so James? Were the now "ex-pats" working for free?
A cliche ridden school essay with a wee whistle for good measure.
A cliche ridden school essay with a wee whistle for good measure.
As if the front page of the Sunday Independent wasn’t bad enough reading for the Taoiseach…
November 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
According to James O'Connor young people leaving Ireland are "ex-pats" while those with "non-EU" work permits who replace them are "costing us billions". How so James? Were the now "ex-pats" working for free?
A cliche ridden school essay with a wee whistle for good measure.
A cliche ridden school essay with a wee whistle for good measure.