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Senator Tom Clonan is a former Officer in the Defence Forces.
The spin and misinformation around the triple lock is eye-watering
Suggesting there is ‘no link’ between the triple lock and our neutral status is akin to suggesting there is no link between the steering wheel and the brakes on a car, writes Senator Tom Clonan
www.irishexaminer.com
October 7, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Senator Tom Clonan is a former Officer in the Defence Forces.
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"The Israeli surgeon Daniel Solomon is one of the speakers at the Bearing Witness meeting on Wednesday, organized by The Rights Forum. He is a direct witness to the systematic torture of Palestinians in Israeli detention centers."
De Israëlische chirurg Daniel Solomon is woensdag één van de sprekers tijdens de bijeenkomst Bearing Witness, georganiseerd door The Rights Forum. Hij is een directe getuige van de systematische marteling van Palestijnen in Israëlische detentiecentra.
Israëlische chirurg Daniel Solomon: ‘Artsen die zich voorheen uitspraken, zijn banger geworden – ik ook’ - The Rights Forum
De Israëlische chirurg Daniel Solomon is een directe getuige van de systematische marteling van Palestijnen in Israëlische detentiecentra.
rightsforum.org
September 30, 2026 at 3:48 PM
"The Israeli surgeon Daniel Solomon is one of the speakers at the Bearing Witness meeting on Wednesday, organized by The Rights Forum. He is a direct witness to the systematic torture of Palestinians in Israeli detention centers."
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Many prefer to avoid facing that fact. Others rationalise it.
September 29, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Many prefer to avoid facing that fact. Others rationalise it.
The night shift
September 26, 2026 at 8:41 PM
The night shift
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After Sheeran, use of a threat like this cannot be ruled this out.
September 26, 2026 at 2:14 PM
After Sheeran, use of a threat like this cannot be ruled this out.
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“If the world sees that Ireland refused to play Israel, they could get kicked out of UEFA and it could start a chain of events.”
‘It’s not too late’ – Trade unionist Mick Lynch calls on Ireland players to boycott Israel games at Siptu event in Dublin
British-Irish trade unionist Mick Lynch has urged the Ireland footballers to “make the right choice” ahead of their upcoming double-header of Nations League fixtures against Israel.
www.independent.ie
September 25, 2026 at 10:42 PM
“If the world sees that Ireland refused to play Israel, they could get kicked out of UEFA and it could start a chain of events.”
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How can An Taoiseach spend 3 years running interference *for* a genocidaire and then claim that no one acted to stop it?
“Nobody will be able to say that we did not know. Let it not be said that we did not act.”
- Taoiseach at UN yesterday.
We did not act.
- Taoiseach at UN yesterday.
We did not act.
September 25, 2026 at 11:08 AM
How can An Taoiseach spend 3 years running interference *for* a genocidaire and then claim that no one acted to stop it?
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Has Israel, even once, showed any deference to those who continue to engage them in the name of diplomacy? They have goaded their "critics" and made a mockery of international law at every step. To stay in that room only serves to assist them in that goal by giving them a target for their disrespect
"It's important to be there to understand Israel's message."
- Irish Minister McEntee tells @news.rte.ie indicating that Ireland's representative will not walk out when the fugitive Netanyahu takes the UN stage. #unga
No.
- Irish Minister McEntee tells @news.rte.ie indicating that Ireland's representative will not walk out when the fugitive Netanyahu takes the UN stage. #unga
No.
September 24, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Has Israel, even once, showed any deference to those who continue to engage them in the name of diplomacy? They have goaded their "critics" and made a mockery of international law at every step. To stay in that room only serves to assist them in that goal by giving them a target for their disrespect
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An ICC message not consistently mentioned by media
September 24, 2026 at 10:31 PM
An ICC message not consistently mentioned by media
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“Today, Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver his speech to the UN General Assembly. It is a disgrace that this war criminal is being given a platform there—despite an outstanding arrest warrant—instead of being immediately arrested and transferred to The Hague.”
Heute wird Benjamin Netanyahu seine Rede vor der UN-Generalversammlung halten. Dass der Kriegsverbrecher trotz aufrechten Haftbefehls dort eine Bühne bekommt und nicht direkt verhaftet und nach Den Haag überstellt wird, ist eine Schande.
September 24, 2026 at 8:16 AM
“Today, Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver his speech to the UN General Assembly. It is a disgrace that this war criminal is being given a platform there—despite an outstanding arrest warrant—instead of being immediately arrested and transferred to The Hague.”
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Wearing number 19, Natalie smiled for photos with a scarf reading An Phalaistín, designed by Dublin artist Spicebag, over her shoulders.
Two years later she is sitting in an Israeli jail. She faced her sixth court hearing yesterday evening.
www.ontheditch.com/we-are-livin...
Two years later she is sitting in an Israeli jail. She faced her sixth court hearing yesterday evening.
www.ontheditch.com/we-are-livin...
Palestinian footballer who played Bohs stuck in Israeli jail
“We are living a nightmare,” her father told The Ditch.
www.ontheditch.com
September 24, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Wearing number 19, Natalie smiled for photos with a scarf reading An Phalaistín, designed by Dublin artist Spicebag, over her shoulders.
Two years later she is sitting in an Israeli jail. She faced her sixth court hearing yesterday evening.
www.ontheditch.com/we-are-livin...
Two years later she is sitting in an Israeli jail. She faced her sixth court hearing yesterday evening.
www.ontheditch.com/we-are-livin...
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Need to get rid of an old car?
You can donate an end of life car to us for road traffic collision training.
We'll collect for free (Dublin area) and issue the appropriate certificate
You can donate an end of life car to us for road traffic collision training.
We'll collect for free (Dublin area) and issue the appropriate certificate
September 22, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Need to get rid of an old car?
You can donate an end of life car to us for road traffic collision training.
We'll collect for free (Dublin area) and issue the appropriate certificate
You can donate an end of life car to us for road traffic collision training.
We'll collect for free (Dublin area) and issue the appropriate certificate
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In light of the current administrations attempt to suppress news media outlets, I’m reminded of this quote by our third president of the United States.
"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” — Thomas Jefferson
"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” — Thomas Jefferson
September 21, 2026 at 9:52 PM
In light of the current administrations attempt to suppress news media outlets, I’m reminded of this quote by our third president of the United States.
"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” — Thomas Jefferson
"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” — Thomas Jefferson
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She is of course correct in both.
September 21, 2026 at 5:22 PM
She is of course correct in both.
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"We are seeing an attempt to erase a population."
Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs.
"Our credibility is gone on this issue and if we don't act collectively then the decisions of the Israeli government will not change"
Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs.
"Our credibility is gone on this issue and if we don't act collectively then the decisions of the Israeli government will not change"
'We are failing' - McEntee questions EU's Israel response
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said the EU's credibility "is gone" regarding its response to the actions of the Israeli government in the occupied Palestinian territories.
www.rte.ie
September 21, 2026 at 5:20 PM
"We are seeing an attempt to erase a population."
Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs.
"Our credibility is gone on this issue and if we don't act collectively then the decisions of the Israeli government will not change"
Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs.
"Our credibility is gone on this issue and if we don't act collectively then the decisions of the Israeli government will not change"
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"We who are free have a duty to use our freedom courageously and bravely to make decisions that are for the benefit of society, nature, the climate and the world. We must protect and preserve the beauties and gifts of the Earth for future generations."
- President Connolly
- President Connolly
September 19, 2026 at 5:12 PM
"We who are free have a duty to use our freedom courageously and bravely to make decisions that are for the benefit of society, nature, the climate and the world. We must protect and preserve the beauties and gifts of the Earth for future generations."
- President Connolly
- President Connolly
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Knowledge made useful.
President Connolly says Trump asked about united Ireland
President Catherine Connolly has said US President Donald Trump asked her if she believed Ireland would be united during her lifetime.
www.rte.ie
September 17, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Knowledge made useful.
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Breaking: In a potentially landmark decision, a major data centre project in Mayo has had planning permission overturned over climate concerns.
More on @virginmedianews.bsky.social this evening.
More on @virginmedianews.bsky.social this evening.
September 17, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Breaking: In a potentially landmark decision, a major data centre project in Mayo has had planning permission overturned over climate concerns.
More on @virginmedianews.bsky.social this evening.
More on @virginmedianews.bsky.social this evening.
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Age verification for children means age verification for all. And age verification for all means ID verification for all. Why is this not being screamed from the rooftops?
September 16, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Age verification for children means age verification for all. And age verification for all means ID verification for all. Why is this not being screamed from the rooftops?
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New: Macklemore says Robert Kraft — who owns Gillette Stadium, where Macklemore & Ed Sheeran were to perform later this month — called Sheeran.
Kraft rallied other owners together behind an ultimatum for Sheeran: if Macklemore stays on the tour, you won't be allowed in our venues.
Kraft rallied other owners together behind an ultimatum for Sheeran: if Macklemore stays on the tour, you won't be allowed in our venues.
September 14, 2026 at 4:04 PM
New: Macklemore says Robert Kraft — who owns Gillette Stadium, where Macklemore & Ed Sheeran were to perform later this month — called Sheeran.
Kraft rallied other owners together behind an ultimatum for Sheeran: if Macklemore stays on the tour, you won't be allowed in our venues.
Kraft rallied other owners together behind an ultimatum for Sheeran: if Macklemore stays on the tour, you won't be allowed in our venues.
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Courts protect the vulnerable from the ruthless. The ICC is under unprecedented attack. The US has openly said it intends to dismantle it. Russia is delighted.
In 2001 we put our support for the Court into our Constitution:
We picked a side.
In 2001 we put our support for the Court into our Constitution:
We picked a side.
September 14, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Courts protect the vulnerable from the ruthless. The ICC is under unprecedented attack. The US has openly said it intends to dismantle it. Russia is delighted.
In 2001 we put our support for the Court into our Constitution:
We picked a side.
In 2001 we put our support for the Court into our Constitution:
We picked a side.