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Attracta Uí Bhroin @attractaub.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper #GavinBazunu has left the squad .. while his teammates voted to go ahead with their controversial Nations League fixture against Israel. What a save by Gavin Bazunu 👏 but won't save the team, the #FAI or Irish Gov from the shame here #Stopthematch tinyurl.com/9akucef4

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Ireland goalkeeper boycotting Nations League game against Israel - but match will go ahead

Doubt was cast on the fixture going ahead after a Republic of Ireland news conference and training session were delayed due to a player vote.

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Dr Abeba Birhane @abeba.blacksky.app · 21/09/2026

"In a leaked document, the Irish Presidency proposes to EU Member States that the interest of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta and SpaceX to make profits should take precedence over the fundamental right to data protection" noyb.eu/en/ai-eu-mem...

noyb.eu

AI: EU Member States plan “digital expropriation” of Europeans in the interest of AI companies

In a leaked document, the Irish Presidency proposes to EU Member States that the interest of AI companies to make profits should take precedence over the fundamental rights of Europeans.

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Nine ICC judges so far have been hit with anti-terrorist sanctions by the US. Others are under Russian attacks. Two I am aware of have been hit by both the US and Russia.

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Barbra Streisand @barbrastreisand.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"Israeli soldiers were targetting particular parts of the body on particular days. One day, it was head and neck. One day, chest. One day, legs. One day, testicles. Target practice. I would not have believed it if I had not seen it with my own eyes." - Prof. Dr Nick Maynard, medical volunteer

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

“Not playing the game would be the most sporting thing you could do. Through your leadership and courage it would show the power of sport to unite, remind us of the shared values that connect us all, and have an impact far beyond the game."

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Sportspeople ask ROI players to boycott Israel fixtures

Over 160 Irish sportspeople have signed an open letter to the Irish senior men's national football team, urging them to "act collectively with conscience" and refuse to participate in their upcoming g...

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The refusal to award visas to Palestinian students over their not being able to provide documentation such as bank statements, is nothing short of outrageous. These students and their families are being treated with a staggering lack of compassion by the Irish state. Where has our humanity gone?

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Attracta Uí Bhroin @attractaub.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

OMG the Irish State even opposed the application for leave for #JudicialReview in the Hafez Alrayyes case - one of the 115 #PalestinianStudents who has a scholarship from the Irish Gov but who has been refused a visa to come here This is such a pivotal moment in these kids lives tinyurl.com/bdz3rrfm

universitytimes.ie

State Opposes Gazan Student’s Legal Challenge as Court Moves to Expedited Hearing

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Alan Dunne @aldunne.eurosky.social · 18/09/2026

you often hear footballers speak about how proud they are to pull in the jersey and line out for their country. well what would truly represent their country on this occasion would be refusing to play. there's massive popular for it. I wonder if the penny has dropped for any of them yet

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Attracta Uí Bhroin @attractaub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The irony of culture night as part of Irish EU Presidency is not lost on me as this Irish Gov tries to turn its back on #Palestinian students with ridiculously imposdible visa documetation conditions for them to fulfil in the context of what has happened. It's NOT over they have Uni places here

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Portsmouth. Home to the HQ of the Royal Navy surface fleet.

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This is new by YouTube - the label was not there on Tuesday when I posted the link to it here.

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today, the deadline passed for visa application approvals for Palestinian students wishing to study here. The Minister for Justice must account for the inexplicably high refusal rate this year. Govt has slammed the door shut on these students' hopes and dreams. @patriciastephenson.bsky.social

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Government slams the door shut on Palestinian students’ hopes and dreams - Social Democrats

The Minister for Justice must account for the inexplicable increase in visa refusals to Palestinian students after the deadline for application approvals passed this afternoon, according to Social Dem...

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Claudio Francavilla @claudiofrancavilla.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🔟 She didn't enter into ongoing turf war with Kallas and EEAS reform, and presented "European Security Council" as joint COM-HRVP proposal. She also didn't repeat need to "break free from the shackles of #unanimity" in foreign policy (SOTEU 2025), which remains huge obstacle to an effective EU FP.

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Claudio Francavilla @claudiofrancavilla.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

9️⃣ "Europe will always lead when it comes to defending the rules-based system" But will it? Where is the EU's blocking statute for US sanctions against #ICC officials, Albanese & Pal NGOs? Where are Venezuela, Iran, the UN? Tell you where they're not: in her speech.

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Claudio Francavilla @claudiofrancavilla.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

8️⃣ As usual, #migration painted as a defence issue: "weaponised" desperate people that we must "protect our borders" from Not a word on who "weaponises" them, nor on how to address the oppression they flee from. Just more Frontex - along with some possibly helpful skills & jobs projects

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Claudio Francavilla @claudiofrancavilla.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

7️⃣ #Africa doesn't get a single mention. One can only infer cooperation with some African countries is implied in her migration remarks - which only makes it worse, as "not welcome" is her only message to the entire continent. All while wars wage in Sudan, DRC, Sahel, etc

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Claudio Francavilla @claudiofrancavilla.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

6️⃣ On #Hormuz, the problem is only energy, it seems. No stated ambition for her "geopolitical Europe" to play any role in addressing a conflict marred by serious abuses across the region, and that is having devastating global consequences.

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Claudio Francavilla @claudiofrancavilla.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

5️⃣ Europe will continue to support and protect #Ukraine, and more sanctions are on Russia's way It shows what Europe can do when international law is breached - and when VdL is committed to results. We just wish that commitment wasn't so selective. PS: justice not mentioned

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Claudio Francavilla @claudiofrancavilla.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

4️⃣ On #Palestine, member states didn't approve her last year's proposals, Israel went on with E1, too bad. That's it. No commitment to deliver, and no proposal for a settlement trade ban. 1 billion € to rebuild Gaza. 0 action to address the reasons why it needs to be rebuilt.

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Claudio Francavilla @claudiofrancavilla.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

2️⃣ On #China, "we will use all the tools at our disposal to rebalance our relationship", flagging that trade deficit reached 1 billion a day No mention of how Beijing's forced labor and trade union suppression plays into that, nor of how that should be factored in and addressed in the EU's response

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Claudio Francavilla @claudiofrancavilla.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

3️⃣ The EU conclude #trade deals with India, Mercosur, Mexico, Australia and Indonesia. More to come. No mention of human rights and environmental impact, of lower standards for India FTA, and of how negotiations with Thailand, Philippines and UAE will address abuses.

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Attracta Uí Bhroin @attractaub.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The biggest threat to positive relations & good #ttade between the #EU & #Canada is the Investor State Dispute clauses in #CETA which will allow greedy self -interested Corporate s compromise the relationship for their profits. We can & have traded without them www.thejournal.ie/eu-canada-as...

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Making moves: EU wants to take 'special relationship' with Canada to the next level

With Mark Carney watching on, von der Leyen set out her plans to strengthen EU-Canada ties in Strasbourg this morning.

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Court had been told in July on affidavit that availability of places had been confirmed.

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Court requires a written explanation by Friday. Comment: This is as serious as it gets.

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The State has reneged on an undertaking given to the High Court to provide a place to a seven-year-old autistic girl, Counsel informed the Court today.

irishtimes.com

State reneged on promise to provide school place to autistic girl (7), court told

Twins cried when seeing friends going to ‘big school’ and they could not, judge told

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Kneecap @kneecapceol.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Bualadh bos to Beoga, Aaron Rowe and Finneas 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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James Kelleher @jameskelleher.pilcrow.ie · 13/09/2026

This will do terrible damage to golf’s reputation as a cool sport

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Russia has also targetted ICC Judges who have displeased it. Most are women.

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Yes. He got the message. She can do no more.

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Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Abdulkhaliq was a child when the Israeli army threw him into “administrative detention” without charge or trial. He joined us to share his experiences and tell us why he’s now a law student. Please listen: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/i...

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Donncha O’Connell @donnchalaw.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The Taoiseach has been told an “immediate intervention” is needed in the criminal legal aid dispute. A group representing 750 solicitors in Cork said the criminal courts “have all but ground to a halt” amid a dispute over criminal legal aid fees. www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...

irishexaminer.com

Cork solicitors ask Taoiseach to intervene in criminal legal aid dispute

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan replaced a per-appearance fee with a flat rate in July, prompting hundreds of solicitors to withdraw their services

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Donncha O’Connell @donnchalaw.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

President Catherine Connolly will attend a memorial for women who lived and died in Galway’s Magdalene Laundry at Bohermore Cemetery this Sunday, September 13th. www.independent.ie/county/galwa...

independent.ie

President Catherine Connolly to attend Galway Magdalene Laundry memorial for first time since her election

Her appearance will come one day after she is due to meet US President Donald Trump at Áras an Uachtaráin

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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

At the Áras, President Connolly will present Donald Trump gifts laden with symbolism. - A St Brigid’s Cross: “associated with peace, healing, care for the poor.” - St Brendan’s Voyage: “when the Irish were a people of departure”. - Poems of Michael Longley: “Ceasefire” singled out in the briefing

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The people of Ireland voted to amend their Constitution to allow for the Court in 2001. So Article 29.9 was added: "The State may ratify the Rome statute of the International Criminal Court done at Rome on the 17th day of July, 1998."

Pro Palestine scenes at GPO Dublin 12 September 2026

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Apothetes (he / him) @apothetes.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

"Instead of leading the EU in line with the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the European Commission now has 10 members of its single market taking independent trade action."

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Attracta Uí Bhroin @attractaub.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Táim an-bhródúil as ráiteas Uachtaráin Connolly inniu, ar ócáid chuairt an Uachtaráin Trump: "President Connolly says she told Trump ‘normalisation of war can never be accepted’" Irish time report here: www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We can help undo harm.

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Alice-Mary Higgins @aliceeire.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Former NUI and Trinity voters DO need to register for the new constituency - many don't know that so do please spread the word! And we also need tp keep pushing for real Seanad Reform that gives everyone a vote!

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Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Was joined on the tortoise shack by four international medical professionals who have dedicated themselves to the Irish health service. The new citizenship rules will have a huge negative impact on them, their families and sadly the health service. www.patreon.com/tortoiseshac...

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

'State terrorism.' Backed by the European Union. EU staff and supporters need to confront that.

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Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Every single time throughout history when centre-centre-right politicians decide to implement policies to placate fascists, the fascists immediately say thank you, and stop being fascist. Every single time, guys.

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