Reposted by John LannonCathal Malone @cathalmalone.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Jim O'Callaghan has already decided to do this in Ireland, but at least in the UK it's capped at 10 grand. There's no cap in Ireland, and no citizenship until you pay off your debt. 11912
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 30/06/2026In Dublin over the last few days: an arson attack on a mosque, racist assault on people out for a run. Ireland should be better than this. And it possibly would if we had a government that respected & protected the dignity & rights of refugees & migrants. 010
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 08/06/2026#StopTheGame means stop the game. Not move the game. Appalling cop-out by FAI and UEFA if they do this. A genocidal regime like Israel cannot be treated as worthy of inclusion in international events. www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...rte.ieIreland's home game with Israel set for neutral venueThe Republic of Ireland's home UEFA Nations League fixture with Israel is likely to be moved to a neutral venue, RTÉ Sport understands. 030
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 08/06/2026'Let’s not help create the illusion that everything is normal.' Great article, outlining why we should not play soccer against Israel. #StopTheGame www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...rte.ieFAI can make global statement by refusing to play IsraelThe FAI must listen to the football community in Ireland and refuse to play Israel in the Nations League, writes Eoin Doyle. 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Keep politics out of sport, eh? US just barred manager & administrative members of Iran's world cup team from participating in the soccer world cup. Not playing an Israeli team linked to their genocidal regime seems reasonable in this context. #StopTheGame 030
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 01/06/2026To remove the requirement for Irish Defence Forces to only be deployed abroad based on a UN mandate is another nail in the coffin of the UN. It needs major overhaul, but abandonment in favour of regional vested interests is supporting militarization over peacemaking. We must #SaveTheTripleLock. 072
Reposted by John LannonWendy Lyon @wendylyon.eurosky.social · 28/05/2026Is this the first time Gript have ever acknowledged that a white Irish man might be guilty of inappropriate behaviour toward women 618548
Reposted by John LannonShane Darcy @shanedarcy.bsky.social · 22/05/2026It is one year since over 450 legal professionals in Ireland, including barristers, solicitors and academics, wrote to the Taoiseach expressing "deep concern" at the Irish Government’s failure to meet its international legal obligations regarding Palestine. No response was ever received. 23930
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Those of us working with people seeking protection have repeatedly pointed out the failure of the state to do proper long term planning to accommodate them. Short term emergency solutions have failed. As in so many areas, the problem is institutional not financial. www.butthistime.com/p/mind-the-gapbutthistime.comMind the GapIreland is the second richest country in Europe, and this week a single protest shut it down. Here's why. 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 20/05/2026How can the Irish government say they're appalled at how Israel treated activists on aid flotilla to Gaza, and then vote against sanctions on this violent, apartheid state. Disgraceful that they continue to refuse to do anything to protect the lives of Palestinians. www.rte.ie/news/middle-...rte.ieTaoiseach slams 'disgusting' video of flotilla activistsTaoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he is appalled and shocked at the manner in which activists on board an aid flotilla to Gaza have been treated by the Israeli authorities. 031
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Still talking about how others (the EU) should do something about Israel ... 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 18/05/2026The video footage of what happened to Yves Sakila is shocking. Those responsible for the excessive force must be held to account. And politicians have to understand that negative comments about Africans create an environment where this is more likely to happen. www.rte.ie/news/2026/05...rte.ieConcerns 'excessive force' used against Congolese manThe Irish Network Against Racism has said it is very concerned that excessive force may have been used against a Congolese man who died following an alleged shoplifting incident in Dublin last week. 33921
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Writer struggling to understand antisemitism says broadcasting his show is antisemetic. Probably trying to undermine ordinary, decent satirists like @waterfordwhispers.bsky.social www.rte.ie/entertainmen...rte.ieLinehan objects to Father Ted episode on Eurovision nightFather Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has said he objects "in the strongest possible terms" to RTÉ showing the sitcom's Eurovision-themed episode on the night of this year's Eurovision Song Contest fin... 010
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 02/05/2026One man's argument for why the working class should be kept in their place. Far away from education. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...irishtimes.comDoes it matter that Ireland’s bar staff and baristas are over-qualified? I think it doesIf young people cannot secure jobs commensurate with their level of education, their ambitions will be dashed, creating resentment 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Great to see this statement from the Bishop's Council www.rte.ie/news/2026/04...rte.ieBishops' concern over International Protection ActIrish Catholic Bishops have raised "serious concerns" over the International Protection Act 2026, which was signed into law by President Catherine Connolly earlier this week. 010
Reposted by John LannonSally Hayden @sallyhayd.bsky.social · 23/04/2026An interview with Amal Khalil, the Lebanese journalist who was killed yesterday - first targeted by airstrikes, then rescuers prevented from reaching her by the Israeli military: thepublicsource.org/amal-khalil-...thepublicsource.orgAmal Khalil’s Two Decades of Militant JournalismJournalist Amal Khalil, who stayed on the frontlines throughout the Israeli war on Lebanon, reflects on her experience, work ethic, labor, and politics of journalism. 03422
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 21/04/2026A politician who think houses will start to magically appear if we stop inward migration. 010
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 13/04/2026And in today's news, peace prize winner Trump says he is not a big fan of the pope because he is trying to promote peace. Pope says he had no intention to debate with Trump, because he (the pope) is not a politician. But to be fair, he's much better at it than Trump. 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 03/04/2026There are so many reasons why the EU needs to take measures to suspend trade with Israel. This is another red line crossed. 022
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 03/04/2026The United States and Israel have carried out multiple attacks on medical facilities in the course of their war on Iran. Every one of them is a war crime. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/...aljazeera.comHow the US and Israel are waging war on Iran’s medicines, vaccinesThe Pasteur Institute of Iran is one of several healthcare facilities in the country to be targeted. 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 03/04/2026An apt summary of the situation from @bcfinucane.bsky.social 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Jesse Welles and Joan Baez - No Kings. Play it. youtube.com/watch?v=pTYcyJjoxIYyoutube.comJesse Wells and Joan Baez “No Kings”YouTube video by George Baldwin 010
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 02/04/2026United States of America today: Their president says the government can't help older people & people with disabilities to get healthcare. But it can fund wars. www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...newsweek.comTrump says government should stop funding Medicare, daycare to focus on war“We can’t take care of daycare. We’re a big country. We’re fighting wars,” President Trump said Wednesday. 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 01/04/2026"Even though they are exhausted under the weight of a gruelling blockade, they [the people of Cuba] are also immensely proud, defiant, steadfast, brilliant. Most of all though, and against all odds, they are alive. That is the spirit of Cuban people." www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...irishexaminer.comLife goes on in Cuba despite brutal US blockadeNiamh Ní Bhriain travelled to Havana last month as part of an international medical aid convoy. Although exhausted by life under the blockade, Cubans are defiant, she writes 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Very disappointing to see some of the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael MEPs voting for an EU measure that puts asylum seekers at grave risk of human rights violations. www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...independent.ieEU moves ahead with plans for ‘return hubs’ outside of bloc in migration crackdownThe European Parliament has voted to move forward with controversial plans that could see migrants set for deportation sent to ‘return hubs’ outside the EU. 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Twelve hours after Israeli settlers brutally attacked Palestinians & established a new illegal outpost, the Israeli military stepped in. But instead of detaining settlers or dismantling the illegal outpost, the soldiers targeted the Palestinian residents & a CNN crew. edition.cnn.com/2026/03/27/m...edition.cnn.comIsraeli soldiers echo settler ideology, talk of revenge after targeting Palestinians and detaining CNN crew in the West Bank | CNNTwelve hours after Israeli settlers brutally attacked several Palestinians and established a new illegal outpost in their village, the Israeli military stepped in. 010
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 28/03/2026The Trump administration. The Khamenei regime. Isn't it telling that almost all our media choose these words. 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Government to change law to ensure that Irish firms do not lose out on funding opportunities from war. www.thejournal.ie/defence-sect...thejournal.ieGovernment to scrap 'red tape' for SMEs involved in the defence sectorMeanwhile, Cabinet will also be told of plans for a review of the Office of the Planning Regulator. 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Our Taoiseach says "Our hearts go out to the Iranian people who have been repressed and suppressed for so many years." Good. But what about the ones that have been murdered by US bombs? Has he any feelings for them? www.rte.ie/news/2026/03...rte.ieTrump slams Europe in Martin meeting dominated by IranFollow St Patrick's Day events live, with the Taoiseach in Washington and parades taking place across Ireland for Lá Fhéile Pádraig. 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 16/03/2026There's people over there on X who don't understand the difference between correlation and causation. But that probably doesn't surprise most of you. 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 16/03/2026The establishment will gloss over illegal invasions, murder or kidnapping of foreign leaders, even genocide, just to have a swipe at someone who cares about justice and peace. She spoke out against war, for goodness sake. She didn't start one, like Trump did. 212
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Well done to the Labour Party, speaking up and showing solidarity with migrants. www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...irishexaminer.comLabour calls on Government to highlight positives of immigrationImmigrants from Ukraine, Syria, and India featured in Labour Party’s new 'Together We Thrive' campaign 020
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 04/03/2026So the US have a "game plan" for their murder and destruction in Iran. As though it was something they've engaged in for amusement. www.rte.ie/news/2026/03...rte.ieIsrael launches fresh wave of attacks on Lebanon and IranThe Israeli military has said it had begun a wave of strikes targeting Iranian launch sites, aerial defence systems and infrastructure as well as launching air strikes on Lebanon. 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Ah yes, the intolerable threat of nuclear weapons ... You should have a word with your staff in the Office of Defense Programs Donald. Also with Israel, the UK, France, Russia, China, India, and Pakistan. And of course North Korea. No need to contact any of the other 186 States. 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 28/02/2026'The first war of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace era has begun ...' www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comTrump’s unprovoked attack on Iran has no mandate – or legal basisUS president violates UN charter just days into his Board of Peace era, and chooses to take the biggest gamble of his administration 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 27/02/2026I hope a Nato proof room is one that Nato cannot get into. www.thejournal.ie/new-governme...thejournal.ieTaoiseach says new €1m ‘Nato proof’ room will protect communications with world leaders‘Nato proof’ is a term to describe equipment which has been approved to meet the strict standards set out by Nato. 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Reforming the Child Care Act is political. Opposing genocide is political. But saying the political out loud is frowned upon when it relates to one of these. 031
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Can you believe that a lie as ridiculous as this - that 14 million people are going to suddenly arrive into a country of 5 million - has to be debunked! 162
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 18/02/2026"Global pressure does little to stop Israel’s anti-Palestinian policies." So we need more global pressure. Because the genocide and ethnic cleansing is utterly unacceptable. www.aljazeera.com/features/202...aljazeera.comGlobal pressure does little to stop Israel’s anti-Palestinian policiesMany Israelis see condemnation as evidence of anti-Semitism, rather than a verdict on their government's actions. 000
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 17/02/2026It shouldn't be too hard "to think this thing through". www.independent.ie/irish-news/s...independent.ieSimon Harris says country must ‘decouple’ its stance on Gaza from sportIreland must separate its strong stance on Gaza from sport, Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris has said. 010
Reposted by John LannonSarah Clancy @sarahmaintains.bsky.social · 16/02/2026clarechampion.ie/opinion-with...clarechampion.ieOPINION with Sarah Clancy: Put the neutrality question to the people - The Clare ChampionThis past weekend the Irish Times/IPSOS/B&A published a poll in which some of the questions posed to respondents focussed on Ireland’s so called ‘Triple Lock’ and our policy of military non–alignment,... 095
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 15/02/2026The change in how the rules on eligibility for citizenship are being applied is desperately unfair on people who've spent years in the asylum system. Like many other measures being taken by government now, it makes newcomers feel unwelcome, adds to their stress & trauma, and serves no useful purpose 0128
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 14/02/2026This is like saying someone doesn't have to seek authorisation from Dept of Transport to be the getaway driver for a bank robbery! Minister Timmy Dooley is intentionally avoiding the real issue, which is that people are being taken through Shannon in shackles by ICE. www.clare.fm/news/clare-m...clare.fmClare Minister Of State Insists Government And Shannon Airport Not "Playing A Role" In ICE Deportation Flights - Clare FMClare Minister Of State Insists Government And Shannon Airport Not "Playing A Role" In ICE Deportation Flights - % Clare FM 011
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 14/02/2026"The State cannot claim it lacks capacity. It has police, it has a military, it has an airport. It simply refuses to apply scrutiny to US-linked flights in the way it would to almost any other perceived security concern." www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...irishexaminer.comShannon Airport and ICE deportation flights raise fresh questions over Irish neutralityICE deportation stopovers at Shannon Airport reignite debate about neutrality, accountability and Ireland’s complicity in US removals 020
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 14/02/2026Three and a half days after the ICE flight through Shannon Airport. Multiple phone calls and emails to the Gardai, and we've heard nothing from them on what action they took to investigate. I've been told by one officer that there is nothing on the PULSE record except my initial report. 054
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 12/02/2026ICE flight refuels in Ireland again before landing in Egypt; Irish activist pressed police to investigate. gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...gillianbrockell.ghost.ioUPDATED: ICE flight refuels in Ireland again before landing in Egypt; Irish activist pressed police to investigateMAGA billionaire’s jet also did another ICE flight, to Sierra Leone. 032
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Another Journey Aviation plane has just landed at Shannon. Is it carrying ICE deportees, shackled to seats while the plane is refuelled? 11710
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 10/02/2026So what's another word for an anti-anti-fascist? zeteo.com/p/trump-admi...zeteo.comThe Trump Admin Arrested an Antifascist for Shit-Talking a FascistA supposed ‘antifa domestic terrorist’ was arrested for ‘cyberstalking’ a controversial right-wing agitator who showed up at a reporter’s home to threaten him. 010
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Limerick was out in solidarity with Palestinians again today. There is no ceasefire in #Gaza ... we will continue to oppose the #genocide. 011
John Lannon @jclannon.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Shackled Palestinian Men on Plane at Shannon shannonwatch.org/content/shac... Its a shocking indicator of how complicit the Irish government and their authorities are in the illegal violence of the US and Israel.shannonwatch.orgShackled Palestinian Men on Plane at ShannonReports have come to light of Palestinian men being held shackled on a plane at Shannon when refueling took place. This shocking revelation came to light in reports in The Guardian newspaper, Common D... 010