My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’

📌 ciaraioch.com is now taking Christmas orders for prints, cards, and vouchers - each archival-quality print on heavy art paper is made in Ireland, ships internationally in eco-friendly packaging with discount tracked postage, and comes with a FREE card and treats for every customer 🎁 #SpéirGorm

Cuilcagh from the Cavan side

Sally Rooney: I support Palestine Action. If this makes me a ‘supporter of terror’ under UK law, so be it

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...

I've seen the question crop up a few times in recent days - How do you begin to resolve a conflict like Israel/Palestine?

So resharing a thread of some thoughts on how the peace process in Northern Ireland might inform a strategy. Important to note, no two conflicts are similar enough to think...

good morning

Knocknarea from Rosses Point
#Sligo #ireland #reflections

Over and over again, Mohammed el-Kurd gets asked a version of the same question: "Do you want to throw Israelis into the sea?" Here's how he answers. www.thenation.com/article/worl...

An evening stroll under the bridge

The ad for expressions of interest from ‘official’ historians for the ‘public’ history of the NI Troubles came out on 8 April, 3 days after the Court of Appeal found the British govt’s continued refusal to hold a public inquiry into the death of Sean Brown unlawful. Impeccable timing yet again.

A wet shopping day in Dublin

A cosy chat in Dublin
#photography #monochrome

Fast, Slow, Stop
#monochrome #photography

Full moon swim