Reposted by dgoldDermot Looney @dlooney.bsky.social · 7hHave been a regular for ~35 years at Lansdowne but couldn’t stomach it this evening. None of us took our season ticket seats. Would have enjoyed seeing that goal live but struggling to articulate how we feel about this team. It was good to see the protest there despite RTÉ cutting away a lot. 43211
Reposted by dgoldPrisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 14hChrista Pike was tortured yesterday by the state of TN in every single USians name and the fact is that this is a country that is mostly OK with this. This says everything about all of us. We are all implicated in this barbaric practice. It's sickening. 101251398
Reposted by dgoldSarah Creighton @saraita101.bsky.social · 19hMe for The Irish News on the Garvaghy Road standoff www.irishnews.com/opinion/sara...irishnews.comSarah Creighton: Drumcree is a f*** you to nationalism. Is this really what victory looks like for unionism?If the Drumcree parade is forced down the Garvaghy Road, our peace process will lie in tatters on the tarmac 97229
dgold @dgold.eu · 11hI mean... Of course the CDU supported this!! They're fucking Nazis. They were founded by Nazis, they pushed for Nazis to be readmitted to public life, they abandoned the trials of middle and lower level Nazis, all those Nazis joined the party and set their policies. Like the PP=Falange, CDU=NSDAP 000
Reposted by dgoldPaul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 15hNarrator: it wasn’t mind-boggling. It was entirely predictable. 1517439
dgold @dgold.eu · 16hOh, and they're still terrible at it internationally. The executions of Saddam and the Baathists were all spectacularly botched. 000
dgold @dgold.eu · 16hI despise the act (except for genocide) but, like you say, if twere done twas best done well. Pierrepoint studied the issues and developed his methods with a purpose, as, bizarrely, did the KGB. That purpose was to end life without unnecessary suffering, something the US seems to revel in. 100
dgold @dgold.eu · 16hIt was certainly not a bed of roses for Jews, either. But the 80s were worse in almost every way. Open neonazis, destruction of communities and culture, a rampant sell off of everything not nailed down, and plenty that was. 110
Reposted by dgoldCathal Malone @cathalmalone.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Uh... Yeah? That's what what "America First" meant. www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/u...euronews.comUS ambassador slams 'Made in Europe’ defence push as ‘self-interest'Preference for European-made arms could disrupt the transatlantic defence industrial base and benefit Europe’s "enemies", Ambassador Andrew Puzder warns. #EuropeNews 073
Reposted by dgoldEmily Tesh @emilytesh.net · 30/09/2026it has now been two months of suddenly having my reading mojo back. I have read or reread twenty-nine books. I can now share such revelations as 'it's been 13 years but Ancillary Justice is still a perfect book' and 'has anyone else heard of this Tchaikovsky chap?' 61136
Reposted by dgoldAlan Greene @alangreene.bsky.social · 30/09/2026An annoying argument in favour of FPTP is the idea that any PR system breaks the connection between MP and constituency. This argument is exceptionally annoying given that the UK's closest neighbour, Ireland, has a PR system that is arguably too locally focused. www.qmul.ac.uk/mei/policy-h... 53211
dgold @dgold.eu · 30/09/2026If the UK is to adopt any sort of variant of multi seat PR, then I'd urge them to have a strong, independent Constituency Commission. Ireland had the Tulkymander, and lately a CC with terms of reference designed to promote larger parties, as in Wicklow/Wexford and Cork. 000
dgold @dgold.eu · 29/09/2026Why is Fionnáin like this? I mean, he so desperately wants to be Mr Anti32. St. David's day isn't a holiday in England, Scotland or NI. St. Andrews day is only a holiday in Scotland. Régional holidays are a thing all over the EU. 000
dgold @dgold.eu · 29/09/2026All Dublin chippers shall have to sell cheese and onion pies, and breast in a bun. All Cork chippers shall be required to sell spice burgers. 010
Reposted by dgoldClaire Mitchell @clairemitchell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Spent the afternoon with friends on the Garvaghy Road, listening to stories of local people’s grief and trauma from the last time around. This is no way to live. Love and solidarity, peace and progress to all. We have come so far. We are one society, one community. We cannot go back. 316025
dgold @dgold.eu · 27/09/2026To demonstrate that they are Supreme, that they control society, to show catholics and people of colour that they will never be truly part of Scottish Society, and to fulfil some weird Presbyterian biblical prophecies. 020
dgold @dgold.eu · 27/09/2026It's the equating Orangeism == Nationalism. Not recognising that Orangeism is predicated on racial & ethnic exclusionary identity, with whole heaps of Supremacies and very odd Bible interpretation. The two are not comparable, i can't even think of an equivalent on the Nationalist side. 000
Reposted by dgoldMaria Farrell @mariafarrell.eurosky.social · 27/09/2026I cannot ever forget how the marching bands refused to be silent, as requested, going past the house where the mother of those three murdered boys took refuge in the weeks after her unthinkable loss. A small detail that exposes everything this march is for. 6545169
Reposted by dgoldStan Ó hOireachtaigh 🍉 @stane.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Just heard Andy Burnham say his job was to defend the GFA. Remind me again what it was that wasn't on the table last month? 23010
dgold @dgold.eu · 27/09/2026He's such a fucking disappointment on NI. Just another reset to the standard knows nothing and cares less. 030
dgold @dgold.eu · 27/09/2026The very existence of the Order is Triumphalism. That, racism and bigotry. It's the entire point of the fecking organisation. 020
dgold @dgold.eu · 27/09/2026The Parades Commission decision came after a private, no minutes meeting with Jamie Bryson and a former member of a loyalist paramilitary organisation. If you read the commission's decision, there is no consideration whatsoever given to the likelihood of trouble in Portadown and the wider community 110
Reposted by dgoldoptiMSTie @optimstie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Folks, we're terribly sorry to announce that there was a LinkedIn spill that broke containment and leeched into Bluesky. While the spill is being handled, we ask that you refrain from discussions about synergy, hustle, paradigm shifts, and praise for grind culture. Thank you for your cooperation. 361510278
Reposted by dgoldAlan Greene @alangreene.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Yes, the players shouldn't have been put in this position but at the end of the day, everybody is their own moral agent and Bazunu is the only one of them with a backbone. 422039
Reposted by dgoldBrian Nisbet @natural20.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The bullying of Irish players by agents and billionaires is awful, and the decision should never have been left to the players. Government and FAI have completely failed them and the country. 1196
Reposted by dgoldDefend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 26/09/2026BREAKING: Massive Attack’s Rob Del Naja arrested under the UK Terrorism Act outside Labour Party conference venue. The legendary musician was arrested after peacefully holding “I oppose genocide - I support Palestine Action” on a paper sign on the eve of Labour’s conference. 531591861
dgold @dgold.eu · 26/09/2026They could have stood with their colleague and not played? I mean, yes, its terrible that they were in this position, but you takes the money, you make your choice, and you're forever known for that. 020
Reposted by dgoldpinkguin.bsky.social @pinkguin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Bazunu the only one with any morals and makes the rest of them look even more craven. 0351
Reposted by dgoldcaemlyn.bsky.social @caemlyn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Performative activism to ease their own conscience 0704
Reposted by dgoldCiara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Fair play to Bazunu for putting his head above the parapet and trying. Shame on the FAI. 440471
dgold @dgold.eu · 26/09/2026Solidarity with Gavin Bazunu. Shame on the FAI for proceeding with this match against people representing a genocidal regime. Unimpressed with the players proceeding after a vote. Comradeship requires unanimity, this is exclusion. #StopTheGame #FreePalestine 084
Reposted by dgoldPaul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 26/09/2026The government has been hypocritical. The FAI has been cowardly. UEFA has been shameful. The players may be on the verge of showing them all up by being the only ones willing to do the right thing. #StopTheGame 618941
Reposted by dgoldLee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 26/09/2026One Irish player has said he won't play Israel. Two others are believed to have the same view. Disgrace the players have been put in this position. FAI “postponed” training at 9.56am Hungary time. The press conference was scheduled for 10.15am. Training 11am. That has not happened. 1332459
Reposted by dgoldLamhfada @lamhfada.bsky.social · 26/09/2026All power to any members of the Ireland team who will refuse to play the match against the genocidal and apartheid state of Israel, and itchy bleeding haemorrhoids to the FAI and Irish cabinet ministers and TDs who did nothing to support the team and forced them into this situation. 1541698
Reposted by dgoldMicheál @nameless-weevil.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Just to say what complete scumbags the FAI and Micheál Martin are for putting Irish players in this position. 14236108
Reposted by dgoldUna Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has told the Irish squad he does not want to participate in the Republic of Ireland’s Uefa Nations League games against Israel.irishtimes.comIreland’s match against Israel thrown into chaos as Bazunu tells squad he does not want to playSome other players understood to be considering whether to join goalkeeper in withdrawing from Nations League fixtures 16018
dgold @dgold.eu · 26/09/2026Solidarity with the Irish players this morning. Reports say as many as five players have steadfastly refused to take to the pitch. Training is currently in chaos due to this. This should never have come onto their shoulders. Fuck the FAI, Fuck UEFA and #FreePalestine www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...rte.ieConfusion in Hungary as players hold meeting - updatesRepublic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson faces the media in Debrecen, Hungary ahead of tomorrow's Nations League clash against Israel. Follow the latest updates here. 729881
dgold @dgold.eu · 25/09/2026No. Oxford (and Cambridge) use the three traditional 'legal' terms, Hilary, Michaelmas and Trinity. A 'Semester', by definition, is half a year, and would be abhorrent to Oxbridge today, never mind in 1951 100
dgold @dgold.eu · 25/09/2026When India's school leaving exams were demonstratively poorly marked, the government was almost toppled, and it led to a citizen rebellion which is still playing out. When 20% of appeals against Leaving Cert marks are upheld, improving people's grades, the result in #Ireland? Nothing. Just Nothing 000
Reposted by dgoldStan Ó hOireachtaigh 🍉 @stane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026First one.... www.bbc.com/sport/footba...bbc.comIsrael v Republic of Ireland: Jack Knight says Nations League game should not go aheadJason Knight has become the first Republic of Ireland player to publicly voice his opposition to playing Israel on Sunday. 3103
dgold @dgold.eu · 25/09/2026Hahahaha hahaha hahahaha hahahaha.... <Deep Breath> Hahahaha hahaha hahahaha.. Reporting something to an Irish regulator has the same effect as a man pissing into a gale force wind. It's stupid, you end up looking stupid, and there's absolutely no point to the exercise. Thanks for the laugh tho 100
Reposted by dgoldPolly Pallister-Wilkins @pollypw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The film Meta removed from Instagram… bsky.app/profile/roel... 2190101
dgold @dgold.eu · 23/09/2026Has this even been reported by the Irish Media? In a way different to "Ireland does amazing thing in the incredible presidency. Sure aren't we great. I love Micheál!" Frankie Boyle put it best 080
Reposted by dgoldSimon McGarr @tupped.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I don’t think that this should just be shrugged off. One of our Ministers (Enterprise or Justice, probably) has presented this plan. It isn’t an anonymous creature called the Irish Presidency. That is our Government. 612770
dgold @dgold.eu · 23/09/2026In the latest front in the Criminal Legal Aid nonsense, FF are forcing a referral to the Competition Authority against solicitors for acting as a cartel. What does the CCPC have to say about monopsonies and abuse of their powers? archive.is/GFoRmarchive.is 000
Reposted by dgoldTW @twesq.bsky.social · 20/09/2026this is fantastic and I learned something new 562772426