Ruth Lawler
@ruthlawler.bsky.social
Coffee, wine, animals, equality, drug policy... not necessarily in that order. 🇵🇸
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These are the Palestinian hostages kidnapped by Isreal and handed over to the Red Cross
They were soo badly beated and tortured to death by Keir Starmer's Isreali handlers that none of them could be identified as they were missing their jaws and face
4 of these were women and teenagers
They were soo badly beated and tortured to death by Keir Starmer's Isreali handlers that none of them could be identified as they were missing their jaws and face
4 of these were women and teenagers
October 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
These are the Palestinian hostages kidnapped by Isreal and handed over to the Red Cross
They were soo badly beated and tortured to death by Keir Starmer's Isreali handlers that none of them could be identified as they were missing their jaws and face
4 of these were women and teenagers
They were soo badly beated and tortured to death by Keir Starmer's Isreali handlers that none of them could be identified as they were missing their jaws and face
4 of these were women and teenagers
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Shingles vaccine in Ireland costs €480. In 2024 HIQA declined adding it to the national immunisation programme for adults saying it would not be a good use of HSE resources.
Push yer TDs to keep raising this issue
#SpéirGhorm #SpéurGorm
Push yer TDs to keep raising this issue
#SpéirGhorm #SpéurGorm
The shingles vaccine was found to lower the risk of heart disease, dementia and death. According to the new study, adults 50 and older who get the shingles vaccine have a 50% lower risk of dementia.
www.upi.com/Health_News/...
www.upi.com/Health_News/...
Study: Shingles vaccine helps protect against heart disease, dementia - UPI.com
The shingles vaccine also lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and death for patients over the age of 50, researchers reported in a new study.
www.upi.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Shingles vaccine in Ireland costs €480. In 2024 HIQA declined adding it to the national immunisation programme for adults saying it would not be a good use of HSE resources.
Push yer TDs to keep raising this issue
#SpéirGhorm #SpéurGorm
Push yer TDs to keep raising this issue
#SpéirGhorm #SpéurGorm
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I think any of us who were harassed as teenagers years ago on Grafton Street by this guy already knew about this problem.
Another problem is how & why he felt SO comfortable sharing this with a national newspaper??
Another problem is how & why he felt SO comfortable sharing this with a national newspaper??
September 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I think any of us who were harassed as teenagers years ago on Grafton Street by this guy already knew about this problem.
Another problem is how & why he felt SO comfortable sharing this with a national newspaper??
Another problem is how & why he felt SO comfortable sharing this with a national newspaper??
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This was not in self defense and drug smuggling is not a capital offense. These are extrajudicial killings — mass murder on the high seas illegally ordered by the President of the United States. US service personnel do not get to play judge, jury, and executioner.
September 3, 2025 at 12:13 AM
This was not in self defense and drug smuggling is not a capital offense. These are extrajudicial killings — mass murder on the high seas illegally ordered by the President of the United States. US service personnel do not get to play judge, jury, and executioner.
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There's an animal welfare crisis in this country.
Horse and greyhound industries are hoovering up millions in funding, puppy farms are largely unregulated hellholes, Rescues are drowning in debt - and this guy wants a database to identify poo.
#SpéirGhorm
Horse and greyhound industries are hoovering up millions in funding, puppy farms are largely unregulated hellholes, Rescues are drowning in debt - and this guy wants a database to identify poo.
#SpéirGhorm
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August 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
There's an animal welfare crisis in this country.
Horse and greyhound industries are hoovering up millions in funding, puppy farms are largely unregulated hellholes, Rescues are drowning in debt - and this guy wants a database to identify poo.
#SpéirGhorm
Horse and greyhound industries are hoovering up millions in funding, puppy farms are largely unregulated hellholes, Rescues are drowning in debt - and this guy wants a database to identify poo.
#SpéirGhorm
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I can't believe the news today
Oh, I can't close my eyes and make it go away
Bono since October 2023.
Except he did.
#speirgorm
Oh, I can't close my eyes and make it go away
Bono since October 2023.
Except he did.
#speirgorm
August 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I can't believe the news today
Oh, I can't close my eyes and make it go away
Bono since October 2023.
Except he did.
#speirgorm
Oh, I can't close my eyes and make it go away
Bono since October 2023.
Except he did.
#speirgorm
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Slovenia the first to deliver long overdue action to enforce international law & end trade with illegal settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territories - Ireland needs to rapidly follow through & include ban on services as recommended by our FA Committee report.
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Slovenia introduces ban on imports from Israeli-occupied territories
Slovenia on Wednesday introduced a ban on imports of goods produced in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories and approved an additional aid package for Palestinians in Gaza, the government said in a statement.
www.reuters.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Slovenia the first to deliver long overdue action to enforce international law & end trade with illegal settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territories - Ireland needs to rapidly follow through & include ban on services as recommended by our FA Committee report.
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
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Never forget she voted against a moition to provide resources to save migrant lives in the Mediterranean - for that alone she should not be President #speirgorm extra.ie/2025/04/07/n...
Vincent Browne says 'prospect' of Mairead McGuinness becoming President 'is appalling'
Vincent Browne has said the idea of Mairead McGuinness becoming the next President of Ireland is 'appalling' and the Louth native 'has to be stopped.'
extra.ie
July 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Never forget she voted against a moition to provide resources to save migrant lives in the Mediterranean - for that alone she should not be President #speirgorm extra.ie/2025/04/07/n...
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She voted No on Repealing the 8th Amendment. We don't need an anti-choice politician representing us. #spéirgorm
Former government minister Mary Hanafin has said she would love the opportunity to run for President as a Fianna Fáil candidate
Mary Hanafin seeking FF nomination to run for President
Former government minister Mary Hanafin has said she would love the opportunity to run for President as a Fianna Fáil candidate.
www.rte.ie
June 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
She voted No on Repealing the 8th Amendment. We don't need an anti-choice politician representing us. #spéirgorm
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This is very disgusting. Disturbing. Totally f*cking wrong! #speirgorm www.thejournal.ie/two-director...
Two directors at one of the biggest asylum seeker accommodation firms shared €4.68m last year
The spend on accommodating IP applicants was €1 billion last year, after paying out €280m in the final quarter.
www.thejournal.ie
May 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This is very disgusting. Disturbing. Totally f*cking wrong! #speirgorm www.thejournal.ie/two-director...
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Ireland: still trading freely with Israel; still letting US military have the run of Shannon Airport; still ignoring resupply flights to Israel over our heads.
But definitely not standing idly by. #complicated
But definitely not standing idly by. #complicated
May 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Ireland: still trading freely with Israel; still letting US military have the run of Shannon Airport; still ignoring resupply flights to Israel over our heads.
But definitely not standing idly by. #complicated
But definitely not standing idly by. #complicated
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Strip searched. And cavity searched. For protesting ... A GENOCIDE. #speirgorm
"Mothers Against Genocide members were subjected to disproportionate & outdated practices by Gardi yesterday.
They used unnecessary force & a complaint will be made to GSOC."
~ Mothers Against Genocide
They used unnecessary force & a complaint will be made to GSOC."
~ Mothers Against Genocide
April 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Strip searched. And cavity searched. For protesting ... A GENOCIDE. #speirgorm
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Sanctions?
Banning Israel from Sports?
Even just stopping arming Israel?
No, none of them will happen, they will just ignore it.
Banning Israel from Sports?
Even just stopping arming Israel?
No, none of them will happen, they will just ignore it.
March 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Sanctions?
Banning Israel from Sports?
Even just stopping arming Israel?
No, none of them will happen, they will just ignore it.
Banning Israel from Sports?
Even just stopping arming Israel?
No, none of them will happen, they will just ignore it.
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Not only should Israel be sanctioned immediately, those sanctions need to be carried on well into the future. Justice can never truly be served for the crimes Israel has committed, but at the very least we must ensure they don't profit from them.
UN: Israel killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers one by one then buried them all in a mass grave.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Israel killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers one by one, says UN
Workers on a mission to help colleagues were buried in mass grave in southern Gaza, says humanitarian office
www.theguardian.com
March 31, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Not only should Israel be sanctioned immediately, those sanctions need to be carried on well into the future. Justice can never truly be served for the crimes Israel has committed, but at the very least we must ensure they don't profit from them.
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So grim. First time a Quaker meeting house has been raided in living memory. Britain can be better than this.
March 29, 2025 at 7:55 AM
So grim. First time a Quaker meeting house has been raided in living memory. Britain can be better than this.
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What a fucking tool. Every racist “Ireland is full” bollix talking point trotted out while presuming to speak for Irish people. This prick speaks for nobody but himself - and he can barely do that
It's so bad, the way he talks makes me cringe so hard
March 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What a fucking tool. Every racist “Ireland is full” bollix talking point trotted out while presuming to speak for Irish people. This prick speaks for nobody but himself - and he can barely do that
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U.S. attacks on Hodeidah, Yemen have killed 48 men and women and 5 children.
The U.S. is attacking civilians to defend Israel's right to commit genocide.
The U.S. is attacking civilians to defend Israel's right to commit genocide.
March 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
U.S. attacks on Hodeidah, Yemen have killed 48 men and women and 5 children.
The U.S. is attacking civilians to defend Israel's right to commit genocide.
The U.S. is attacking civilians to defend Israel's right to commit genocide.
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It would be great if Irish news media asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to look at wasted money in sports as well as in the arts, he could cover the cost of 166 printers for the National Gallery out of the spend on dog tracks.
February 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It would be great if Irish news media asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to look at wasted money in sports as well as in the arts, he could cover the cost of 166 printers for the National Gallery out of the spend on dog tracks.
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We will be remembering Tom Hyland this Saturday in Ballyfermot.
Two events will bring together those who knew, loved and respected Tom for himself and the work he has done for East Timor 🇹🇱 and the people of Palestine 🇵🇸
Feel free to join us for one or both of the events taking place.
#TomHyland
Two events will bring together those who knew, loved and respected Tom for himself and the work he has done for East Timor 🇹🇱 and the people of Palestine 🇵🇸
Feel free to join us for one or both of the events taking place.
#TomHyland
January 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
We will be remembering Tom Hyland this Saturday in Ballyfermot.
Two events will bring together those who knew, loved and respected Tom for himself and the work he has done for East Timor 🇹🇱 and the people of Palestine 🇵🇸
Feel free to join us for one or both of the events taking place.
#TomHyland
Two events will bring together those who knew, loved and respected Tom for himself and the work he has done for East Timor 🇹🇱 and the people of Palestine 🇵🇸
Feel free to join us for one or both of the events taking place.
#TomHyland
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I heard RFK Jr. is floating the banning of the polio vaccine so seems like a good time to remind folks that RFK Jr. was vaccinated with this same vaccine & therefore is at no risk of harm himself
Kinda like when he publicly was against the covid vaccine yet privately required his guests to have it🙃
Kinda like when he publicly was against the covid vaccine yet privately required his guests to have it🙃
December 14, 2024 at 2:21 AM
I heard RFK Jr. is floating the banning of the polio vaccine so seems like a good time to remind folks that RFK Jr. was vaccinated with this same vaccine & therefore is at no risk of harm himself
Kinda like when he publicly was against the covid vaccine yet privately required his guests to have it🙃
Kinda like when he publicly was against the covid vaccine yet privately required his guests to have it🙃
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Untold Stories Series 2 Episode 3
The Fire In Me Belly Part 2
Our Activist shares how the Portuguese drug policy model could have led to a different experience & outcome for his Mother & and how the next Irish Govt can save lives by ending criminalisation
open.spotify.com/episode/5bhQ...
The Fire In Me Belly Part 2
Our Activist shares how the Portuguese drug policy model could have led to a different experience & outcome for his Mother & and how the next Irish Govt can save lives by ending criminalisation
open.spotify.com/episode/5bhQ...
December 2, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Untold Stories Series 2 Episode 3
The Fire In Me Belly Part 2
Our Activist shares how the Portuguese drug policy model could have led to a different experience & outcome for his Mother & and how the next Irish Govt can save lives by ending criminalisation
open.spotify.com/episode/5bhQ...
The Fire In Me Belly Part 2
Our Activist shares how the Portuguese drug policy model could have led to a different experience & outcome for his Mother & and how the next Irish Govt can save lives by ending criminalisation
open.spotify.com/episode/5bhQ...
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The price for democracies abetting Israel’s genocide is the rapid erosion of domestic human rights & rise in extreme State repression of dissent, Russia-style.
This is now happening in the UK, as horrific story below illustrates.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
This is now happening in the UK, as horrific story below illustrates.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Swansea mother ‘traumatised’ by arrest under Terrorism Act
Emma Kamio describes ‘abuse’ of act after daughter’s alleged involvement in action against Israeli arms company
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2024 at 8:43 AM
The price for democracies abetting Israel’s genocide is the rapid erosion of domestic human rights & rise in extreme State repression of dissent, Russia-style.
This is now happening in the UK, as horrific story below illustrates.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
This is now happening in the UK, as horrific story below illustrates.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
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Absolutely necessary to support this boycott - no more profit to a proven rapist.
Rape Crisis Network Ireland is urging retailers to stop selling Conor McGregor's stout and whiskey products after a civil court jury found him liable for the assault of Nikita Hand.
Rape Crisis Network Ireland is urging retailers to stop selling Conor McGregor's stout and whiskey products after a civil court jury found him liable for the assault of Nikita Hand.
November 25, 2024 at 7:22 AM
Absolutely necessary to support this boycott - no more profit to a proven rapist.
Rape Crisis Network Ireland is urging retailers to stop selling Conor McGregor's stout and whiskey products after a civil court jury found him liable for the assault of Nikita Hand.
Rape Crisis Network Ireland is urging retailers to stop selling Conor McGregor's stout and whiskey products after a civil court jury found him liable for the assault of Nikita Hand.
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Israel strikes central Beirut in predawn attack, killing 15 - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-strikes-central-beirut-predawn-attack-killing
Israel strikes central Beirut in predawn attack, killing 15
The Israeli military used cluster bombs to destroy a residential building in Basta al-Fawqa neighbourhood
www.middleeasteye.net
November 25, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Israel strikes central Beirut in predawn attack, killing 15 - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-strikes-central-beirut-predawn-attack-killing