Thomas O'Reilly

Remember, Garda press office consciously spun story away from Islamist motivations until such point they were caught out by Gript, video subsequently suppressed by censors. Partisan civic institutions bring a body count if left unchecked.

There’s a recurring pattern in British politics: parties on the right ally w/ Ulster unionism and get burnt Interests can align briefly, then diverge sharply under pressure, GB politics does not transpose to North nevermind dirty tricks inherent to 6.

People of Ireland, a friend is organising an Irish language & culture hackathon in Dublin this week! Check it out: craicathon.ie

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For decades Section 31 shaped what could be said on Irish airwaves. Now the EU’s DSA/EMFA does likewise tailored to combat right of populist right. What does that mean for Irish newsrooms and editorial independence? Mise for @griptmedia gript.ie/the-eus-dsa-an…

Sister Briege McKenna Concerning Priests Q What is your message for priests? Sister Briege: I talk about personal holiness. The crisis in the priesthood is not celibacy; it is faith in Jesus Christ. People who have a relationship with Jesus Christ can't live with sin in their lives. So I pray that they have a living faith in Jesus Christ with the Eucharist in the centre of their lives. The tragedy in Ireland is that there is so much negativity and they get so discouraged. The greatest need is to be a personal witness to Jesus Christ. If their message is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, it will bear fruit. The people are hungry. If you look at any list of retreats, sometimes the person of Jesus isn't even mentioned, but there is nothing like spending time with the Eucharist. It is so easy to be attracted by good things, but leave out the most important thing, which is our prayer life. Read entire article: sisterbriege.com/Irish%20Cathol…

@arisroussinos Above equilibrium assumes the UK remains a coherent political state. The first offramp is a new transatlantic relationship (more US-facing) or clearer place in a new strategic Europe, both have pitfalls. Atm order just about works for inertia ridden Dublin

@arisroussinos Post-Brexit and post-PESCO you've seen some integration of RoI with Continent but ultimately the 26 by nature of its politics (parochialism/allergic to seeing self as strategic actor) can't decouple from yookay. GFA framework locks in intergovernmental cordiality.

Not a dunk, but Ireland’s energy and security dependency on the UK is actually a major issue for Ireland, given Britain’s objective weakness in both areas

“God just keeps you grounded. Keeps you humble.” Scottish footballer Ben Gannon-Doak on how he found religion. Watch A View From The Terrace on @BBCiPlayer bbc.in/46I8QL0 #AVFTT #AViewFromTheTerrace

Soviet Children living in Siberia getting UV light exposure during the long dark winter months, 1987

Lá Fhéile Colm Cille atá inniu ann - fiosraigh na nascanna folaithe béaloidis idir Éirinn agus Albain ar an suíomh úr hiddenheritages.ai/ga! Tuilleadh faoin lá seo sa bhlagmhír seo: gaois.ie/ga/blog/colm-c…

"The roots were deep in the soil of Ireland, the names of the townlands marked the environment, the ecology and traditions and history of the area. The natural rhythm of birth, life and death - bás in Éirinn agus reilig in Éirinn, gave pride and stability." -Ó Fiaich's ecology.

📹 Chants irlandais de bon matin sur la route du pèlerinage de Chartres.

@LastGael Think Derry the most 'left wing city' tho much of that tribalism with an ideological veneer. Think how backlash manifests in 6 what matters next, and will define all Ireland response. Something sustained or imported MIGA rhetoric latching onto a crisis.

I think one of the most significant things about the Cork protest, is, for whatever reason, Cork is arguably the most leftist county in the country. So that's almost your floor; your bare minimum. If it changes in Cork, it's going to ripple throughout the entire country.

“For the parish to last evermore” ☘️ 🎥 @Eoinmpos

Declan Hannon misses his penalty as Cork win the shootout 3-2 to be crowned Munster champions. #rtegaa 📺@rte2 & @rteplayer 📻 Saturday Sport on @rteradio1 📱Updates: rte.ie/sport/hurling/…

I never knew that Black Elk was Catholic. Funny to read of this now, after reading Black Elk Speaks as a teenager and seeing him as some kind of a hippy-dippy pagan earth spiritualist figure. The guy loved the Latin Mass, prayed the Rosary every day. Had no idea!

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The Cinegael Collection A collection of films by Bob Quinn, who founded Cinegael to support Gaeltacht activism. It was arguably the first attempt at building an indigenous film movement that stayed rooted in Irish identity. rumble.com/playlists/VLf2…