Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 05/10/2026www.thedetail.tv/articles/fro...thedetail.tvFrom Facebook to street patrols: the growing anti-migrant networks linking Northern Ireland and ScotlandNorthern Ireland is becoming a “model for far right activity to be emulated elsewhere”, a human rights charity has warned 032
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I was grateful for the chance to write a review article of 4 recently published books on Northern Ireland for Irish Historical Studies, all of which centre lived experiences of the conflict. Open Access. Thanks to everyone at IHS and Cambridge University Press. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...cambridge.org‘This is my truth, tell me yours’: lived experiences and the Northern Ireland conflict | Irish Historical Studies | Cambridge Core‘This is my truth, tell me yours’: lived experiences and the Northern Ireland conflict 042
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...bbc.co.ukRAF Fairford: Counter-terror police lead investigation into major incident near air base, officials sayAssistant chief constable Richard Ocone says the force received a call early Sunday morning relating to "three suspicious vehicles" travelling toward the RAF base. 000
Reposted by Shaun McDaidGraham Macklin @grahammacklin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026“Looksmaxxing” influencer “Clavicular”charged with rape in Massachusettsbbc.co.uk'Looksmaxxing' influencer 'Clavicular' charged with rape in MassachusettsAuthorities allege Braden Peters drugged a woman before assaulting her in May. He denies the charges. 042
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukPlot targeting Manchester Jewish community disrupted, say policeTwo men were arrested in Manchester on Sunday, say counter-terror police. 000
Reposted by Shaun McDaidAnti-Fascism and Far Right @ffrafaction.bsky.social · 12/09/2026The cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne has given £36m to Reform UK, matching a donation from fellow billionaire Ben Delo. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comChristopher Harborne matches £36m Reform donation of Ben DeloParty leader, Nigel Farage, says he is humbled by the contributions from cryptocurrency billionaires 011
Reposted by Shaun McDaidRichard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Breaking: Donald Trump says “I’d love to see Ireland unified…. I think it would be a great thing. How could it be bad?” Oh my word. 1921747250
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026www.coe.int/en/web/coope...coe.intAlbania strengthens prison staff preparedness to manage and rehabilitate violent extremist prisoners - Cooperation in police and deprivation of liberty - www.coe.intTirana, Albania 3 September 2026 010
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.uk50 years of terrorism research: Still asking the same questions? | BPSOn the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Gareth Hall (Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Aberystwyth University) asks what Psychology has actually learned. 010
Reposted by Shaun McDaidJohn Borgonovo @drjohnborgonovo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Great turnout for Prof Howard Clarke’s opening lecture of the ‘Cork Histories’ conference at UCC. The Aula Max is full and looking great. 051
Reposted by Shaun McDaidMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 11/09/202625 years ago, terrorists killed nearly 3,000 people, including 2,753 New Yorkers. As we remember that terrible day, let us also remember the first responders, office workers and strangers who ran toward danger to help each other. 561328357342
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Fascinating podcast featuring Al-Qaeda expert Peter Bergen, marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001 attacks in NYC. 122
Reposted by Shaun McDaidLizzie Dearden @lizziedearden.bsky.social · 10/09/2026A British man acting on behalf of a Russian proxy allegedly plotted with a contact in Swindon to sabotage a drone manufacturer Joshua Cammidge is accused of acting on instructions from Aiden Minnis, who has been fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine inews.co.uk/news/british...inews.co.ukBritish 'spy for Russia asked Swindon man to sabotage UK drone factory'Prosecutors allege that Joshua Cammidge received instructions from Aiden Minnis, a British man fighting for Russia against Ukraine and believed to be linked to the GRU 23518
Reposted by Shaun McDaidGraham Macklin @grahammacklin.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Protesters outside Portsmouth hotel confuse Pakistan U19 cricket team for asylum seekerstheguardian.comProtesters outside Portsmouth hotel confuse Pakistan U19 cricket team for asylum seekersAnti-immigration protesters gathered outside a Portsmouth hotel were forced to cancel their demonstration after discovering the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team rather than a group of asylum seekers wer... 063
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026www.rte.ie/news/courts/...rte.ieMan who admitted Limerick murder guilty of terror offenceA man who admitted murdering a woman in Limerick city in 2023 has pleaded guilty to a terrorist-related offence. 000
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026www.lbc.co.uk/article/two-...lbc.co.ukTwo senior Reform UK officials step down after undercover sting over foreign donations | LBCTwo Reform UK officials who were caught up in an undercover sting have stepped down from their roles in the party. 000
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 03/09/2026m.youtube.com/watch?v=aXut...m.youtube.comUndercover: Exposing Reform's secret donations plotYouTube video by Channel 4 News 000
Reposted by Shaun McDaidGraham Macklin @grahammacklin.bsky.social · 22/08/2026764 Extremist Group Member Sentenced to 77 Years in Prison for Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material and Distribution of Animal Crushing Videosjustice.gov764 Extremist Group Member Sentenced to 77 Years in Prison for Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material and Distribution of Animal Crushing VideosKyle William Spitze, 27, of Friendsville, TN was sentenced today to 77 years in prison for production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), abetting the distribution of animal crushing videos, and po... 153
Reposted by Shaun McDaidKevin Schofield @kevinschofied.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Sky News legend Jon Craig points out that Nigel Farage is the first by-election winner not to turn up for the count since IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands in 1981. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/nigel-...huffingtonpost.co.ukNigel Farage Easily Wins Clacton By-Election – But Dodges Result DeclarationThe Reform UK leader said police had told him “there is an organised campaign to disrupt” the announcement. 54785315
Reposted by Shaun McDaidLizzie Dearden @lizziedearden.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Today is the 20th anniversary of the most significant terror plot ever foiled in the UK The cell behind it didn't achieve their aim of taking down 7 transatlantic planes in an attack deadlier than 9/11, but they did change air travel for the next two decades inews.co.uk/news/crime/f...inews.co.ukThe forgotten terror plot that changed flying foreverFoiled plans to detonate liquid explosives disguised as soft drinks transformed airport security. Two decades later, the strict rules still impact millions 33010
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The comments section is interesting to say the least. www.dailymail.com/news/article...dailymail.comNew IRA terrorists plan to drive migrants out of IrelandThe plan by the New IRA comes in the wake of the disturbances on the streets of Northern Ireland in June following the stabbing of Stephen Ogilvie 100
Reposted by Shaun McDaidThe Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 07/08/2026UK terror police investigating Ann Widdecombe death reopen old investigationirishtimes.comUK terror police investigating Ann Widdecombe death reopen old investigationReform UK spokeswoman and former Tory minister died after she was hit over head with hammer 21 times in July 001
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 07/08/2026www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukHow police left a registered sex offender free to murder and attack womenSimon Levy’s second murder victim, Sheryl Wilkins, could have been saved, senior Met officer admits. 000
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Remarkably little coverage of this story, compared to events in Belfast. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comNorfolk police arrest two men after officers injured during unrest over asylum plansHomes of people believed to be asylum seekers attacked during two nights of violence in Thetford 100
Reposted by Shaun McDaidGraham Macklin @grahammacklin.bsky.social · 06/08/2026“Arrests in Thetford as disorder continues for third night”bbc.co.ukArrests in Thetford as disorder continues for a third nightNorfolk Police attend a residential area in Thetford on Thursday as a third night of protests begins. 002
Reposted by Shaun McDaidPeter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Behind the bewildering transformation of British universities, are management consultants being paid millions Really proud to have this vital piece on our unis are being gutted from the inside by @jheathershaw.bsky.social on Democracy for Sale. Do read democracyforsale.substack.com/p/inside-bri...democracyforsale.substack.comInside Britain's university crisisAs teaching staff face job loss, their bosses have netted pay rises and bought advice from a “vampiric” management consultancy, writes Prof. John Heathershaw of the University of Exeter 24555319
Reposted by Shaun McDaidAnti-Fascism and Far Right @ffrafaction.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Far right thug who marched as "defender of women" battered his own mum Alan Miller took to streets on march to "Protect Our Women and Kids". We can now reveal that he was convicted of assaulting his own mum at her home www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/far-rig...dailyrecord.co.ukFar right thug who marched as "defender of women" battered his own mumAlan Miller took to streets on march to "Protect Our Women and Kids". We can now reveal that he was convicted of assaulting his own mum at her home 22183107
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 03/08/2026www.irishnews.com/news/norther...irishnews.comMoygashel bonfire organisers say GoFundMe page suspended amid ‘support of terrorism’ claimsMoygashel Bonfire Association says accusations ‘wholly inaccurate’ and money for defending people facing ‘trumped up charges’ linked to burning of replica mosque which sparked widespread condemnation 000
Reposted by Shaun McDaidVeerender Singh Jubbal @veerenderjubbal.bsky.social · 01/08/2026 437338876561
Reposted by Shaun McDaidve, the ghost of info past @vortexegg.com · 31/07/2026Goose meme: What range of useful purposes? 1033771
Reposted by Shaun McDaidThe Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 31/07/2026Franco Baresi, former AC Milan and Italy defender, dies aged 66irishtimes.comFranco Baresi, former AC Milan and Italy defender, dies aged 66SOCCER-ITALY/BARESI (PIX):Former AC Milan and Italy defender Baresi dead at 66 021
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 31/07/2026www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukSouthport killer charged with prison attacks and possessing weaponAxel Rudakubana, 19, is accused of attacking staff at HMP Belmarsh between May and October 2025. 000
Reposted by Shaun McDaidGraham Macklin @grahammacklin.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Courtbbc.co.ukPalestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme CourtThe UK's highest court gives Palestine Action permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation. 085
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 30/07/2026It was about protecting profit margins and testing the waters by flexing political muscle. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...sv.uio.noThe Irish Fuel Protests: A Driving Force for the Far-Right? - C-REX – Center for Research on ExtremismRising fuel prices in Ireland and ensuing protests have become a far-right rallying point. And while thus far failing to meaningfully unite the far-right domestically, these events have become particu... 000
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 30/07/2026All those who framed the Irish fuel protests as some sort of working-class/grassroots revolt seem to have gone very quiet. www.independent.ie/county/wexfo...independent.ieFuel Support Scheme for farmers ‘under subscribed’ despite €87m budget and nationwide protests over costsThe deputy president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) says she does not know why the Fuel Income Support Scheme for farmers and agricultural contractors was significantly “under subscribed.” 100
Reposted by Shaun McDaidThe Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 29/07/2026Taoiseach may consider statutory inquiry to produce answers for Creeslough familiesirishtimes.comTaoiseach may consider statutory inquiry to produce answers for Creeslough familiesTen people died in 2022 Donegal explosion at an Applegreen filling station after suspected gas leak 001
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Don was a top scholar but, much more importantly, a very nice gentleman. Condolences to all those closest to him. www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...theguardian.comDon McRaild obituaryOther lives: Historian who produced groundbreaking research on Irish Catholic and Protestant immigration, and labour history 000
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 28/07/2026www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...independent.co.ukPregnant woman among three stabbed in Paris by man armed with kitchen knivesThree women aged 19, 24 and 36, were injured in the attack, with two in a critical condition, local media reports 000
Reposted by Shaun McDaidLuke Tryl @luketryl.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Our latest voting intention sees cross over. Labour move ahead by 4. Their first lead since March 2025 & highest share since Nov 24 🌹 LAB 28% (+4) ⏩ REF 24% (-2) 🌳 CON 22% (nc) 🔶 LIB DEM 12% (+1) 🟢 GREEN 8% (-3) 🟡 SNP 2% (nc) N = 2061| Dates 24-27/7| Change w 22/7 32377128
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 27/07/2026uk.news.yahoo.com/nazi-salutes...uk.news.yahoo.com'Nazi salutes' spotted at far-right protest in Glasgow as scenes slammedStand Up To Racism have bashed alleged "Nazi salutes" made during a far-right protest in Glasgow Green. 1115
Reposted by Shaun McDaidGavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 27/07/2026NI POLL: Belfast Telegraph/Lucid Talk (July 17-19, MoE 2.3%) Sinn Féin 22 (-2 since April) UUP 16 (+3) DUP 15 (-3) SDLP 13 (+2) TUV 12 (+1) Alliance 10 (-1) Greens 5 Aontú 3 PBP 2 Inds/others 2belfasttelegraph.co.ukDUP drops to five-year low in wake of Donaldson scandal as SF support also on slideIn latest LucidTalk poll results, UUP rises to most popular unionist party while SDLP hits new high under Claire Hanna 1196
Reposted by Shaun McDaidMaggie Harrison Dupré @mharrisondupre.bsky.social · 27/07/2026NEW: A large trove of Claude-generated documents have been exposed to the web and indexed by Google. We reviewed what appear to be real medical records, the full names and phone numbers of school-aged children, and company documents marked for internal use only. futurism.com/artificial-i...futurism.comA Whole Bunch of People's Claude Chats Are Publicly Accessible Online, and There's Some Wildly Private Stuff in ThereA trove of documents generated by Anthropic's Claude were indexed by Google. They included medical records and student information. 3418581083
Reposted by Shaun McDaidGraham Macklin @grahammacklin.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Several injured at Berlin Pride after reports vehicle drove into crowd, police saybbc.co.ukSeveral injured at Berlin Pride after reports vehicle drove into crowd, police sayPolice say an intensive manhunt is under way after the incident in Berlin's city centre. 124
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Now available with page numbers, for those who can’t wait to read it again! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....tandfonline.comRevisionism 2.0: The Royal Irish Constabulary Commemoration Controversy of 2020This article explores the Royal Irish Constabulary Commemoration controversy of 2020. It argues that the Irish government’s attempts to separate the ‘good’ (Irish) recruits from ‘bad’ (British) rec... 000
Reposted by Shaun McDaidThe Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 24/07/2026Law student (25) charged over explosives seized near borderirishtimes.comLaw student (25) charged over explosives seized near borderIsobella Perrie Sullivan, with an address in Clane, Co Kildare, was granted bail 022
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 24/07/2026www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukSouthport killer Axel Rudakubana appears to be manipulating the system, families' lawyer saysOn Thursday, Axel Rudakubana was moved from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital in Berkshire. 000
Shaun McDaid @drshaunmcd.bsky.social · 24/07/2026www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukCarrickmacross: Police 'intercept car with bomb on way to attack in NI'Two people are arrested after a vehicle was stopped in County Monaghan in an operation targeting dissident republican activity. 000
Reposted by Shaun McDaidStephen R. Millar @stephenrmillar.bsky.social · 20/07/2026🚨Just received copies of my new book Performing Paramilitarism, a deep dive into loyalist ideology via its song scene which speaks to some of the events happening in N. Ireland over the last few weeks. 📚It lists at £12.45 on google books, £19.16 on Kindle and £22.99 in paperback. 1158