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John Hurley

@hurlzzz.bsky.social
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Dad, Product Manager (software), Clon boy. Social Democrats councillor for DLR CoCo Stillorgan LEA. All opinions my own. Reposts not necessarily an endorsement.

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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 14h
I just signed this petition, calling on the Irish govt to send legal observers and demand a just trial of the Ulm 5 in Germany. Will you add your name? my.uplift.ie/petitions/su... @uplift.ie
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities. Will you add your name to the petition now? my.uplift.ie/petitions/vi... @uplift.ie
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Visa for Gaza students
I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities. Will you add your name to the petition now?
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
In a world full of misinformation, disinformation and profiteering, the Wikimedia Foundation fills a hugely important function, a source of reliable, moderated information. I support Wikipedia, where information is still human-created, fact-checked, and 100% free. Join me! donate.wikimedia.org
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Make your donation now - Wikimedia Foundation
Donate to the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that hosts Wikipedia and other crucial free knowledge projects. Each year, the generosity of the 2% of readers who donate allows us to expand the reac...
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities. Will you add your name to the petition now? my.uplift.ie/petitions/vi... @uplift.ie
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Visa for Gaza students
I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities. Will you add your name to the petition now?
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities. Will you add your name to the petition now? my.uplift.ie/petitions/vi... @uplift.ie
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Visa for Gaza students
I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities. Will you add your name to the petition now?
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Urgent Relief for Hadi and his family chuffed.org/project/1670...
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Urgent Relief for Hadi and his family
My name is Dani Weniger and I am a stay at home mother of 4 from Illinois, in the United States. I have been involved in the Palestinian community since 2024 and that is how I met Hadi. Here are some ...
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Weapons manufacturer Thales supplies drones for Israel's genocide. I've signed this petition calling on Mourne, Newry and Down District Council to reject Thales' planning application to expand its testing facility - will you sign too? @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social my.actnowni.org/petitions/no...?
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Sign Now: No expansion for Thales missile testing facility
Weapons manufacturer Thales supplies drones for Israel's genocide. I've signed this petition calling on Mourne, Newry and Down District Council to reject Thales' planning application to expand its tes...
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/co... @uplift.ie
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Compensate Dublin's Silk Road Café for Forced Closure for the EU Presidency
The beloved Silk Road Café at the Chester Beatty, Dublin Castle, is being forced to close for six months to facilitate the EU Presidency, with no compensation. Instead of celebrating the café's 25th a...
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pa... @uplift.ie
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Pass the Sanctions Against the State of Israel Bill
Dear Deputies, We call on you to vote in favour of the Sanctions Against the State of Israel Bill 2026 when it comes before the Dáil.  The bill is being proposed by Richard Boyd Barrett (People ...
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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Daniel Ennis is proud of Dublin Central and passionate about making it a better place to live. Vote for solutions over stagnation. Vote for hope over hate. Vote for positive change over broken promises. This May 22, vote Daniel Ennis number 1.
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
In a few days, Israel could sing at Eurovision while Palestinians continue to die. This festival should stand for unity, not cover up war crimes. Artists are speaking out. Now it’s our turn. Add your name: Israel out of Eurovision! action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-05...
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Israel out of Eurovision!
In a few days, Israel could sing at Eurovision while Palestinians continue to die. This festival should stand for unity, not cover up war crimes and genocide. Artists are speaking out. Now it’s our tu...
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Sharrow 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇮🇪🦄💙📚🎃 @sharrow.eurosky.social · 06/04/2026
So that fuel protest tomorrow is "organised" by far right agitators. Leaping on new current issues like this is a type of entryism. They hope to swell their number &gain new members with a topical protest. #spéirgorm
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Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera @pantibliss.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
How much sugar would you need to put in a tractor engine to fuck it up completely? Asking for Dublin
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
The right to Play! Al Izza football club Support this initiative to engage displaced children from Gaza in sporting activities (football) in their temporary exile. chuffed.org/project/1586...
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The right to Play !Al Izza football club
Calling all sports lovers who support Palestine ! This campaign aims to promote and support the Al-Izza football teams ! An extraordinary initiative created in 2024 in Cairo for displaced children fro...
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/mo... @uplift.ie
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Mothers Against Genocide: Urge Women’s Aid Ireland to End Allianz Partnership Now”
We recognise the vital work Women’s Aid Ireland does to support survivors of domestic abuse. However, its ongoing partnership with Allianz raises serious ethical concerns. Since 2021, Allianz has fun...
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Today @bloomberg.com reports that US annual spending in #datacenter construction has surpassed that of office construction for the first time. I wonder when Ireland passed that threshold?
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
TEA COLLECTIVE chuffed.org/project/teac... Support tea collective’s clean water initiative in #Gaza
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TEA COLLECTIVE
Mohammed Altalalqa, a Digital Creator from the Gaza strip is currrently displaced in Al-Zuwaida camp, he is organising a team of volunteers to help distribute aid in his camps including food, cash and...
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
After 54 days of protesting at #UCD, the group needs help to keep their camp alive. Every donation counts and can make a real difference. Please consider supporting their cause and sharing this message. Thank you! gofund.me/456741cc3
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Donate to UCD Break the Chains Encampment, organized by SOCIAL RIGHTS Ireland
Hey, We are a grassroots collective and along with friends and comrades we h… SOCIAL RIGHTS Ireland needs your support for UCD Break the Chains Encampment
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Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera @pantibliss.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
John Collison is a businessman who’s good at making money for himself. If you’re a businessman interested in making money for John Collison then you should listen to him. If you’re not a businessman interested in making money for John Collison then his opinion is no more important than anyone else’s
Screenshot of a newspaper article featured a headshot of a man against a dynamic “techy” looking background that includes a map of Ireland. The headline says:

John Collison of Stripe: Ireland is going backwards. Here's how to get it moving
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Jack Kennedy @jackkennedy.ie · 25/10/2025
I'd add that this is not only the highest number of votes of any candidate, but also on track to be the highest percentage by a significant margin (unless something changes drastically) De Valera got 56.3% of first prefs in 1959, while Higgins' 822k votes in 2018 represented 55.8%
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Conor @ernekid.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Catherine Connolly wins more votes than any other single electoral candidate in Irish political history The Irish media: Yeah well what about the random chuds who drew a cock and balls on their ballots?
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Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Catherine Connolly got more votes than any other president in history - any pol corr or commentator trying to convince you that the story is actually the spoiled votes is showing you their whole arse, and should be treated accordingly.
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
I've just signed this petition calling on the Irish government to expand the Community Sponsorship Ireland scheme to include Palestinians. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/gi... @uplift.ie
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Give an Irish welcome to Palestinians. Expand the Community Sponsorship Ireland scheme.
I've just signed this petition calling on the Irish government to expand the Community Sponsorship Ireland scheme to include Palestinians. Will you sign too?
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/jo... @uplift.ie
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Join the Hague Group in Opposing the Genocide in Gaza
Across Ireland, people have struggled with horror and outrage, as measures to halt the genocide in Gaza have been repeatedly blocked at the UN.    Led by South Africa and Colombia, the Hague...
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/op... @uplift.ie
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Open letter to Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya: We remember you ❤️
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya served as director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, until his unlawful arrest and has been arbitrarily imprisoned by the Israeli Occupation Forces for over six months. During a r...
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
20+ students from Gaza have successfully been accepted into Irish universities. Tell the Irish govt to evacuate them now #LetThemStudy my.uplift.ie/petitions/ev... @uplift.ie
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Let Them Study
20+ students from Gaza have successfully been accepted into Irish universities. Tell the Irish govt to evacuate them now #LetThemStudy
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Irish government is blocking these children's visas. #LetThemPlay #GaaPalestine my.uplift.ie/petitions/le... @uplift.ie
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Let Them Play
Irish government is blocking these children's visas. #LetThemPlay #GaaPalestine
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Marty Hades 🔥💀 @smartypantsmarty.com · 13/06/2025
More of this tone please 😏
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
My Letter in yesterday’s @irishtimes.com calls on the @centralbankireland.bsky.social and Financial Services Authority of Ireland to insist on a full of list of risks to investors before approving any bonds prospectus from #Israel. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Micheál Martin today called this an 'alleged draft report' There's nothing alleged about it An NHS consultant conducted it and concluded that 80 percent of particular surgeries on children were unnecessary in one Dublin hospital Here it is. In full www.ontheditch.com/not-for-disc...
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NHS consultant report on needless hip surgeries
The Ditch is now publishing the report in full.
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
@ Dún Laoghaire Rathdown council meeting Mon May 12th, I & 9 other councillors, intend to propose a motion calling Irish Government to stop facilitating trade in Israeli bonds. For this motion, standing orders must be suspended. Pls contact your local councillors demanding support for suspension
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social You have recognised Israel’s action in #gaza as “Despicable and Unconscionable”. Can you not see what they do on the West Bank is the same? Walk your talk! Enact the Occupied Territories Bill as it is! #EnactTheOTB
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
At Roger Casement Summer School, Economics Prof. Mohammad Migdad, recently extracted from #Gaza by Irish Dept. Foreign Affairs gave extremely moving account of last 2 years in Gaza where “everyone is waiting to die”. (See also tinyurl.com/2ndzv9ay ) Will the Irish media tell his story?
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Does it not just require organisations to set themselves up WITHOUT such restrictions?
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Stoking up fear of marginalized people fascism. Not calling it out is cowardice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
We are seeing a very clear pattern of banning things that make Trumpists and their kids feel bad: - Books about colonialism, slavery and segregation - Challenging ideas about gender - Protests against genocide - Science generally It's a blanket ban on hard feelings. They called us snowflakes.
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
My proposal for a nation-wide scheme for detection of #dogfouling based on canine DNA samples get more coverage today on @thejournal.ie. Not only would the benefits of the scheme outweigh costs, the fines should cover the costs of testing jrnl.ie/6666963
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'Benefits would outweigh costs' of scheme to DNA test dog poo
Similar schemes are already in place in other countries so the idea should not be pooh-poohed, one councillor says.
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
#dogfouling I outlined my proposal for a nation-wide detection scheme based on canine DNA samples on my recent contribution to @dublinsouthfm.bsky.social Listen here: www.mixcloud.com/DublinSouthF...
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
I've just signed this petition protesting Meta's theft of Irish writing, which they've used to build their AI tool. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr...
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Protest Meta's Theft of Irish Writing
I've just signed this petition protesting Meta's theft of Irish writing, which they've used to build their AI tool. Will you sign too?
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
My proposal to tackle the issue of #dogfouling in Ireland with #DNA testing is getting move coverage today in @thejournal.ie Not only would the benefits of the scheme outweigh costs, the scheme should pay for itself. jrnl.ie/6666963
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'Benefits would outweigh costs' of scheme to DNA test dog poo
Similar schemes are already in place in other countries so the idea should not be pooh-poohed, one councillor says.
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
I had a rubbish day yesterday! Out in the morning with Stillorgan Tidy Towns bi-weekly litter pick and in the afternoon with BeaufieldPark Residents Association @antaisce.bsky.social #nationalspringclean #Stillorgan
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
'Benefits would outweigh costs' of scheme to DNA test dog poo
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
I've just signed this petition calling on the Irish government to protect the Triple Lock and Irish neutrality. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr...
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Put it to the People
I've just signed this petition calling on the Irish government to protect the Triple Lock and Irish neutrality. Will you sign too?
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William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 01/03/2025
’Tis time to fear when tyrants seems to kiss.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
It’s insane to think that the Trump administration was more welcoming this week to the Tate brothers than to the President of Ukraine.
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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 28/02/2025
As he left the Oval Office, Zelenskyy picked up is glass of Fanta Orange and threw it on J.D. Vance. "You wanted minerals, bitch!?"
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Why have the BBC apologised for & removed the documentary 'Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone'? Because it went some way to humanising Palestinians. Here some young children flee in terror from Israeli bullets.
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
If not exactly a “hot” topic, failing sewerage infrastructure troubles the residents of many older suburban housing estates. My letter in today’s Irish Times proposes support for such residents. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
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John Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
@jesse-welles.bsky.social Are you a squatter?
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