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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
The ongoing managed decline of our national culture needs to stop now. 27/27
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
If the arts sector is to thrive, if it is to continue to be a source of national pride, soft power, & endless photo opps then we need to move forward in genuine partnership, & not in this chaotic, random, & poorly judged dispersal of scraps. 26/27
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
The wider arts sector Budget allocations for 2027 represent a failure of understanding & a failure of intent. The appalling decisions regarding the back-pedalling on Arts Council funding & the previously agreed funding for RTE, are the clearest indication yet 1 of ...
A red background with a white outer frame carries the Irish Equity logo: The word IRISH in red, & EQUITY in black, against a white background, beside the tragi-comedy masks of theatre in white on red. 
Above the logo in a white, inaccessibility font, text reads: "Public Statement by Equity on the Impact of Budget 2027 on the wider arts sector"
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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) This species of finch is native to North-West Africa, Europe & Asia. A 14.5cm (5.7 in) bird, it feeds it's young on spiders, flies, caterpillars and aphids. Terrific photo of a male taken by Martin Crush in the UK. #chaffinch #bird #wildlife #nature #birds #finch
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John Hudgens @johnhudgens.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
NASA’s Earth photos from Artemis inspired me to put this on today… 🙂 Getting lots of positive comments on it as I run errands…
Cloisonné pin similar to the NASA logo, but reads “NOT FLAT”, with “we checked” underneath l
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Basic Income for the Arts 2026 -2026. An Important Step. A Missed Opportunity. Irish Actors’ Equity welcomes the establishment of the Basic Income for the Arts a permanent scheme. This gives participants multi-annual certainty, gives policy makers a solid research base, and is a formal 🧵 1 of 30
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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
I do love the way that Irish libraries have continued to integrate into society. This v impressive stand is in one of Dublin’s main hospitals, Tallaght, in the West of the capital.
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
We are sad to share the news of the death of our colleague & former Sector Organiser Michelle Quinn. We send our sincere condolences to Des, Sandie, Stephen, and all Michelle's family. rip.ie/death-notice...
3 figures sit in the foreground of this photo and smile towards the camera. From Left to Right they are: Gerry O'Brien, President of Irish Equity; Michelle Quinn, then our Sector Organiser for SIPTU; Jennifer Ward-Lealand, President of Equity New Zealand. 

This image was taken at the 2022 FIA Conference in London, England.
It was first shared on our social media streams 1 Oct 2022.
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Carolirene @carolirene75.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Important reminder for members: You should never be asked to pay to audition. If a casting notice for an Equity role asks for a fee, it is a violation of our contracts. Protect yourself and your fellow artists. Please report it to the union's General Counsel immediately- ahoeschen@actorsequity.org.
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SAG-AFTRA @sagaftra.org · 24/03/2026
TAKE 5 🎬 Singers and recording artists, SAG-AFTRA has your back! 🎶🎤 Learn more about what we can do for you with SAG-AFTRA's Fletcher Sheridan and Kristina Gorbacsov in this episode of Take 5: ow.ly/phV850Yyga1. #Take5SagAftra
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ReActors Agency @reactorsagency.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
A gorgeous review in today for SAMANTA NOBODY by @filmireland.bsky.social featuring ReActor Maggie Hannon 💚 We can't wait to catch it! Read it in full here: www.filmireland.net/review-saman...
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ᴄʜᴀʀʟᴇʏ★ᴘɪʀᴏᴛʜ @charlespiroth.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Edvard Munch "The Seine" 1890
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SIPTU @siptu.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
❝ We live in a digital age of misinformation. Never has Public Service Broadcasting been more critical to a functioning and informed democracy than now. We do not believe downsizing RTE and outsourcing work is the way forward. 🔗 siptu.ie/unionisepodcast
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ReActors Agency @reactorsagency.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
ReActors Agency are proud to be part of Irish Equity. Their AGM is this Sunday March 29th @ 2pm. You must register to attend via the link emailed to all current members - email aholmes@siptu.ie to request the link if you have not received it. Registration closes this Wednesday at 5pm. See you there!
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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
"Back when the science community used to deny climate change... Human caused climate change was looked skeptically for decades.... then the fact driven data forced all honest science literate skeptics to concede ..." www.facebook.com/groups/96164... via The Climate Realism Community
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
President of #IrishEquity Gerry O'Brien wrote this morning: "Judge Hathorn has left the Gaiety. I have just finished an amazing run with the incredible cast of 'The Crucible' in the Gaiety Theatre. Played to packed houses & amazing response. Now preparing for 🧵
View from the stage of the Gaiety Theatre with the house lights lit, looking out & up. The seats are red, the balcony edges are gilted, a chandelier hangs from a gold rose in a turquoise-y green ceiling.

In the centre ground, we see from behind, the silhouette of a player with their hands behind their back. They are dressed in classic 'American Pilgrim' style with the classic hat, riding coat, & tall boots.
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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) This Butterfly species undertakes an amazing September migration from Canada & US to overwinter in Mexico. A return trip begins in March, no individual completes the entire round trip involving 4 generations in the annual cycle. Photo by Tom Koerner in the USA 🦋🦋
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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
NEW: This new report, from BBC, is the best takedown of the insanity of Trump you will see anywhere. Calm, coherent and repeating only Trump’s own words. Devastating. Brilliant work once again from Roz Atkins. (🎥 BBC News)
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
🧵In a post on Facebook this evening, Irish Equity President Gerry O'Brien wrote: "To all my Irish Equity colleagues, Just a reminder that your AGM will take place on Sunday 29th March, that's just a week away. The venue is Liberty Hall theatre.
First half of Gerry O'Brien's Facebook post. The text in the image is quoted in the thread attached to this pictureSecond half of Gerry O'Brien's Facebook post. The text in the image is quoted in the thread attached to this picture
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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Copy + paste ! Plenty for today's #FoxOfTheDay , shared by @aliball.bsky.social
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
We are grateful to the KJSummerProm.ie for choosing to support the Irish Equity Support Fund. The fund exists to help our members through difficult times. The process is completely confidential & all in benefit members can apply for support.
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Ann Russell @annwhirligig.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
@irishequity.bsky.social Huge congratulations to Jessie Buckley, on her Golden Globe award for Best Female Actor in HAMNET - an extraordinary performance from a truly exceptional actor.
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Ann Russell @annwhirligig.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Huge congratulations to Jessie Buckley, on her Golden Globe award for Best Female Actor in HAMNET - an extraordinary performance from a truly exceptional actor.
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Ann Russell @annwhirligig.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
New Jersey Repertory Theatre has joined the growing list of employers standing strong with union actors and stage managers! See how the movement is growing - check out The Organizing Voice in the member portal. bit.ly/4mFlhxf
Promotional poster for "Equity Works" featuring an image of the New Jersey Repertory Theatre in Long Branch. Text highlights the successful implementation of the ITC Agreement by Actors Equity staff.

"New Jersey Repertory Theatre in Long Branch, New Jersey, transitioned to the ITC Agreement, and Equity staff achieved substantial salary increases."
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Forbes @forbes.com · 28/11/2025
Trump attacked immigrants living in the U.S., claiming without evidence that most of them were from “failed nations” or from “prisons, mental institutions, gangs, or drug cartels.”
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Trump Says He’ll ‘Permanently Pause’ Migration From ‘Third World Countries’
Trump attacked immigrants living in the U.S., claiming without evidence that most of them were from “failed nations” or from “prisons, mental institutions, gangs, or drug cartels.”
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Ann Russell @annwhirligig.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
‪Irish Equity‬ ‪@irishequity.bsky.social‬ · 20h Registration is open for the Irish Equity Christmas Get-Together at the Peacock Theatre, Abbey Street, Dublin 1. Thu 18th December: 2pm-4pm. Register at: bit.ly/3KmG8XZ Please register so that we have an idea of numbers attending.
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Ann Russell @annwhirligig.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
I would urge you to sign the letter as soon as possible. This an initiative from our colleagues in Equity NI and Irish Equity. Both unions working together to protect your rights. Please sign today. Gerry O’Brien President, Irish Equity.
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Ann Russell @annwhirligig.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
To this end we have asked agents to forward the link to all their clients, members and non members, please check that you have received it.
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Ann Russell @annwhirligig.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Colleagues Members of Irish Equity will have received a link to an open letter to the film industry regarding unfair contracts. We know that many performers are not yet members of Irish Equity and as a result miss out on the opportunity join such campaigns to reshape our industry for the better.
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Ann Russell @annwhirligig.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
“At a basic level, it should not be too much to expect recipients of tax relief to comply with copyright law". sinnfein.ie/news/sinn-fe...
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Sinn Féin’s Film Tax Relief Bill would ensure Irish workers would not be second-best or denied rights - Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Gaeilge, Gaeltacht, Arts and Culture, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, has been granted leave to introduce a new Bill to make film tax relief conditional on respect for the rights of Ir...
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Ann Russell @annwhirligig.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
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Sinn Féin’s Film Tax Relief Bill would ensure Irish workers would not be second-best or denied rights - Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Gaeilge, Gaeltacht, Arts and Culture, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, has been granted leave to introduce a new Bill to make film tax relief conditional on respect for the rights of Ir...
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Ann Russell @annwhirligig.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/op...
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Open Letter to the Screen Industry in Ireland: Don't Undermine Union Agreements
As the screen sector in Ireland continues to grow in size, talent, and global recognition, it is more vital than ever that we uphold the standards, protections, and rights that underpin fair and susta...
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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Dragonflies and Damselflies have been around for 300 Million years, they live up to 6 months & feed on mosquitos & other insects, keeping numbers in check. They are a good species to have around as they require clean water, indicating a good ecosystem & they do not bite or sting contrary to rumour.
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Ann Russell and Gerry O'Brien at the unveiling of the plaque to the late Deirdre O'Connell at the former Focus Theatre.
Ann Russell and Gerry O'Brien at the unveiling of the plaque to the late Deirdre O'Connell at the former Focus Theatre.
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Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
www.change.org/p/support-st...
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Sign the Petition
Support Stand-up, Improv and sketch to be funded by the Arts Council
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
October 18 is a day to stand tall against tyranny. No Crowns. No Thrones. #NoKings. Join the movement—find a No Kings Day protest near you and make your voice heard. nokings.org
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SAG-AFTRA @sagaftra.org · 11/10/2025
Diane Keaton has passed at the age of 79. With a career that spanned over 5 decades, Keaton was an award-winning performer from films such as 'Annie Hall' & the 'Godfather' movies who captured hearts with her spirit. Condolences to her family & friends. #SagAftraMember since 1969
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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Andy Street is spot on. Birmingham is a brilliant city. Vibrant, diverse, wonderful.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
No President should ever stoke this kind of division and dehumanize the other half of the country in this way.
The image shows two X posts. The first, by Juliette Kayyem (@juliettekayyem
) from 1 hour ago, states: "'Take care of' is not subtle. This weekend the ground has shifted and no person can deny what the president, unpopular and unfit, intends. To remain silent is to welcome this. They can both sides or claim they didn't hear, but there is no wiggle room about his plans now." The second, by Aaron Rupar (@atrupar
) from 6 hours ago, quotes Trump addressing the Navy: "We have to take care of this little gnat that's on our shoulder called the Democrats." The post includes a photo of Trump speaking to a group in Navy uniforms, with a caption noting he "called the Democrats. They want to give all of our money to illegal."
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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Good morning . Your #FoxOfTheDay toay was shared by @davidhateley , thank you David
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DGLaity @dglaity.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Congratulations @colbertlateshow.bsky.social
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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
The wellbeing of Broadway’s actors and stage managers is making headlines. Jimmy Kimmel Live highlighted the possibility of an Equity strike: Broadway workers need and deserve health care. And sounds like audiences agree 👂 👏
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Ann Russell @annwhirligig.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Israel’s ecocide in Gaza sends this message: even if we stopped dropping bombs, you couldn’t live here @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @theguardian.com
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Israel’s ecocide in Gaza sends this message: even if we stopped dropping bombs, you couldn’t live here | George Monbiot
Consider the annihilation of agricultural land alongside the genocide – and grasp the chilling totality of this attempt to eliminate all life, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 30/09/2025
Minnesota’s soybean farmers produced a bumper crop this year, just to find out they have nowhere to sell their harvest thanks to Trump’s trade policies. I’ll keep standing with our farmers to advocate for an end to these reckless tariffs. wjon.com/minnesota-so...
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Soybean Week Shines A Light On Minnesota's Farmers From September 29 To October 5
Minnesota's Governor Walz has declared Soybean Week as farmers face challenges from tariffs and lost exports to China, urging locals to support the backbone of our agricultural economy.
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Ben Ansell @benansell.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Is there a reason I ask that the Times are using a picture of asylum seekers in a boat to describe rules for migrants who came on legal routes such as skilled worker visas for doctors?
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ReActors Agency @reactorsagency.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Delighted for the team behind Coast which will be screened this Saturday in Cineworld as part of the Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival 🎉 Featuring ReActor Killian Filan 👏 Tickets available via Eventbrite 🎟️ www.eventbrite.ie/e/programme-...
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