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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪

@jonkskearns.bsky.social
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Multiply ND (Autistic, ADHD, Dyspraxic) Agender (she/they), co-founder of NeuroPride Ireland and Director of Disabled Women Ireland "nothing about us, without us"

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Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Simon Harris has 10 Special Advisers, each being paid a minimum of €100k, and up to a maximum of €182k. His Govt has just announced that they are scrapping the living wage their own low pay commission recommended. You’re not angry enough.
Hugh O'Connell - fmr pol corr
Sarah Bardon- fmr pol corr
Joanne Lonergan - FG lifer, stint as lobbyist Jack O'Donnell - Blue Green lifer, stint as lobbyist
Pauric McPhillips - FG lifer
Prof Stephen Kinsella - hmmm
Max Murphy - Tik Tok mgr
Clare Mungovan - FG lifer and yes Morgan
McSweeney's cousin
Niall O'Connor - fmr pol corr
Conor Glynn - FG lifer
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Alice-Mary Higgins @aliceeire.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
No talk of "hard choices" when spending 186 million to reduce Capital Gains Tax on profits from sale of shares, stocks & commercial property. That's apparently an easy choice requiring no evidence (though watch till end to see Minister invoke McCreevy pre 2008 as justification!!) #budget #speirgorm
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Fourth session of the Access Media series with @dw-ireland.bsky.social and @dpnewshubie.bsky.social facilitated by Sinéad Burke with a phenomenal line up of speakers - really looking forward to it #Spéirghorm #DisabledRights
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Disability Participation News Hub @dpnewshubie.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Join us for our next Access Media session facilitated by Sinéad Burke and speakers including Eleanor McSherry, Alannah Uí Gheargáin and Karen Scully. Details: 13th October at 7pm Register here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/access-med... #Spéirghorm
Image: A graphic with a blue-purple background and text reading: "Access Media. Disabled Representation in Film, TV and Media. Join us for a panel facilitated by Sinéad Burke and speakers including Eleanor McSherry, Alannah Uí Gheargáin and Karen Scully. 13th October, 7pm, via Zoom. Register via Eventbrite. ISL Interpretation available. Photos of the speakers sit in the centre of the graphic, with a QR code in the bottom right hand corner directing to registration.
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Disabled Women Ireland @dw-ireland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Join us at 2pm next Saturday (26/09/26) for the 15th annual March for Choice. To demand the removal of the mandatory 3 day waiting period, unworkable 12 week cut off point, and decriminalisation of abortion.
Photo of Nem wearing a black, lace top. To their left is the first paragraph of the above text against a purple background. Behind all of this is a colourful background made up of arrows in teal, purple, yellow and orange. The ARC logo is across the bottom
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Igor Mortis @munizreplacement.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The comments left for Gavin Bazunu on his Instagram. The man standing up against genocide and making Ireland proud. 🥹🇵🇸
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Genuinely think I'm more looking forward to very real possibility of Kayleigh murdering Pozier irl at the uncloaked after this ends - whatever the result #TraitorsIRL
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Duroyan Fertl ᚇᚓᚑᚏᚐᚇᚐᚅ @dfertl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"In a leaked document, the #IrishPresidency proposes to EU Member States that the interest of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta and SpaceX to make profits should take precedence over the #fundamentalrights to #dataprotection" #SpéirGhorm #EU2026IE #Ireland2026eu #DigitalOmnibus noyb.eu/en/ai-eu-mem...
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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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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Pozier thinking he was so clever, immediately backfires. Underestimated the fringe to his peril #TraitorsIRL
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Dance Tanec
Alt: Dancing black and white cat, looks a bit smug
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Disability Participation News Hub @dpnewshubie.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
✨ Disabled people and allies! Join our next book club session for a conversation with multiple award-winning Black-Irish mental health activist, Blezzing Dada. 23rd September, 7pm-8pm, via Zoom ISL Interpretation available Free event Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/news-hub-b... #Spéirghorm
[Image: a rectangular graphic with a dark blue background and white stars scattered around the image. Text reads: “News Hub Book Club. Featuring Blezzing Dada. Date: 23rd September Time: 7pm. Venue: Zoom. ISL Interpretation available. Register via Eventbrite”. A quote from Blezzing reads: “I don’t want us to build a world where people are simply taught to survive oppressive conditions more efficiently. I want us to change the conditions.” The graphic features a circular photo of Blezzing, wearing glasses, a black face mask, and a pink polka-dot dress poses in front of a bright pink and purple party backdrop with metallic streamers and balloons. The image has colourful lighting and a festive atmosphere. An illustration of a row of books with flowers and plants growing from them is along the bottom of the images along with the logos for the West Midlands Credit Union and Disability Participation News Hub.]
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Jen Keane @zenbuffy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
A significant contributor to the gender pay gap and the continuing financial disparity between men and women is the undervaluing of all of the unpaid care work done by women in Ireland. Women all over Ireland get up early, every morning, and go to work, unpaid and unvalued.
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Disability Participation News Hub @dpnewshubie.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🗣️ Speaker Details Learn more about the incredible panel line up for our next Access Media session on "Disabled Representation in Irish Journalism", taking place on the 15th September. Tickets are going fast, so make sure you book your soon! www.eventbrite.ie/e/access-med... #Spéirghorm
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
3rd session of @dw-ireland.bsky.social and @dpnewshubie.bsky.social Access Media series - focusing on journalism this time. These have been an absolute pleasure to be part of and we are so lucky to have some amazing panelists at all the sessions. #Disability #Speirghorm #NotjingAboutUsWithoutUs
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Disability Participation News Hub @dpnewshubie.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
📢 Call for Participation 📢 Call for Participation The GenCare project, based at the Centre for Disability Law and Policy University of Galway, is looking for young disabled people, aged 18-24, to be co-researchers. More details and how to apply 👇 open.substack.com/pub/disabili... #Spéirgorm
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Call for Participation: GenCare project looking for young disabled people to be co-researchers
Image: Logo for GenCare project based at the Centre for Disability Law and Policy, University of Galway.
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Squeeful Raven 🐦‍⬛ @squeefulraven.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
LOUDER FOR THE IGNORANT F*CKS IN THE BACK! #ChronicIllnessHumor #ChronicIllness #Disability #NoneOfYourBusiness #SpeirGorm #SpéirGhorm #WalkingStick #EDS #Dysautonomia #Stenosis #SpinalDegeneration
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Shade 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇮🇪🦄💙📚🎃 @sharrow.eurosky.social · 24/08/2026
This Thursday www.eventbrite.com/e/transgress...? #Queer #fundraiser #BwiththeT #Dublin #spéirgorm
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Transgress the NGS Cabaret II
Join Transgress the NGS and a host of performers for a night of music, performance and more!
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
More venue info (transport links, car parks etc) here dublinmaker.ie/venue/
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Venue - Dublin Maker
Leopardstown Racecourse is a vibrant venue located just minutes from Dublin City Centre. Surrounded by stunning views of the Dublin countryside, it offers a
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Venue map for @dublinmaker.bsky.social event tomorrow and Sunday. @neuroprideireland.bsky.social quieter space circled in red in bottom right corner. #Spéirghorm #Disability #Accessible
Map of layout of Dublin Maker venue. Big build area in the middle, with entrance, playground, masters pavilion, kids zone, workshop spaces and food hall. Neuro Pride quieter space circled in red at bottom right-hand side of map
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Very helpful 'know before you go' video by @dublinmaker.bsky.social which is also available at the accessibility link in pdf and word formats youtu.be/RqDP0hZnmUU?... Video description: short video what to expect and know before attending Dublin Maker in Leopardstown Dublin on 22/23 August
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Dublin Maker 2026 - Know Before You Go Guide
YouTube video by Dublin Maker
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Info on how to get there: dublinmaker.ie/venue/ www.google.com/maps/place/L...
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Venue - Dublin Maker
Leopardstown Racecourse is a vibrant venue located just minutes from Dublin City Centre. Surrounded by stunning views of the Dublin countryside, it offers a
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We at @neuroprideireland.bsky.social are very happy to be in a position to provide a quieter space at @dublinmaker.bsky.social event this weekend for those who may need a break to recharge and reset. More info to follow #Spéirghorm #Neurodivergent #Disability #SensorySpaces
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Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera @pantibliss.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This is long but worth your time. It pulls no punches and - importantly - names names
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Aoife Bhreatnach @aoifeb.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The state presents scarcity in public and administers suffering in private, leaving citizens to study one another across the gap. One of many zingers in this excellent piece #SpéirGhorm
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Link for sign up & details of speakers www.eventbrite.ie/e/access-med... #Spéirgorm thanks to @cnam-ie.bsky.social for their support with this series.
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Access Media: Session #2 - Accessing Production Spaces
Behind the camera matters too. Disabled writers, producers & crew discuss access and inclusion in Irish media production spaces.
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
ID for image in linked post - l to r photos of host (Amy Hassett) and panelists (Ferdia McAonghasa; Naomi Kumar; Anne Heffernan; Dorothy Laity; Al Bellamy). Text reads: 'Access Media Accessing Production Spaces. 18th August, 7pm via zoom. register via Eventbrite. DPNH, Coimisiún na Meán. DWI logos]
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Second of our Access Media sessions for @dw-ireland.bsky.social with @dpnewshubie.bsky.social focusing on enablers and barriers for Disabled people to work with media production (in front & behind the camera/stage). Free but sign up required. #Spéirghorm #DisabilityRights
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Gwen @ionceposted.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
HSE survey on Gender care. Theyre asking how trans people would like to receive healthcare from the HSE. Only takes 10 mins. survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix/p6507912...
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Survey
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
#Speirghorm
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Disabled Women Ireland @dw-ireland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Disabled stories deserve to be told, and deserve to be told well. But how can we change what’s shown on screen when disabled people are still shut out of the rooms where those decisions are made?
A dark purple promotional graphic for an online event titled “Access Media: Accessing Production Spaces.” Six speakers appear in green‑framed headshots arranged in two rows: Amy Hassett, Ferdia McAonghasa, Naomi Kumar, Anne Heffernan, Dorothy Laity, and Al Bellamy. Event details read 18th August, 7pm, via Zoom, with registration through Eventbrite. Along the bottom are three organisational logos — Disability Participation News Hub, Coimisiún na Meán, and DWI — plus a QR code for sign‑up.
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
"Ye in the bath fella"
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Gary @lovelyhurling.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
This is just beautiful. A murmuration put to classical music. Enjoy!
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Disabled Women Ireland @dw-ireland.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
ISL interpretation will be provided for all sessions. 🔗 Register for all events via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.ie/o/1163356416...
a graphic with a dark and light purple background with text reading: “Access Media. Language and Ethical Storytelling. Date: 21st July. Time: 7pm–8pm. Venue: Zoom. Registration via Eventbrite. ISL interpretation available. Speakers include: Dr. Amy Hassett, Gillian Kearns, Nem Kearns and Nicole Lonican.” Images of each speaker line the right hand side of the image. Logos for Coimisiún na Meán, Disability Participation News Hub and Disabled Women Ireland are along the bottom of the image. A QR code linking to the eventbrite for this event is in the bottom right hand corner
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Looking forward to our first session of our Access Media series for @dw-ireland.bsky.social with the Disability Participation Hub. This session will focus on Language and Ethical Storytelling for those in the media in relation to Disabled people #DisabilityRights #Spéirghorm
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Disabled Women Ireland @dw-ireland.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The first session of our Access Media series is coming up next week. Join us for our first session on Language and Ethical Story Telling at 7pm on Tuesday the 21st of July! (www.eventbrite.com/cc/access-me...)
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Access Media
A discussion on disability, media language, storytelling, and creating more inclusive and respectful narratives.
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Simon McGarr @tupped.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
You sometimes see Government TDs pointing out that Ireland isn’t unique in the world in having a housing crisis. But this graph in today’s Financial Times shows just how extreme ours is compared to the places elsewhere, which also describe themselves as a in a housing crisis.
The share of young adults living with their parents is climbing in many countries and cities, with Ireland leading the way % of people aged 25-34 who live with their parents. National averages vs major regions

[5 line graphs. Ireland’s is sharply above 40% since 2010. The rest show US, U.K., Canada and Australia. The next highest result is the US at just over 20%]
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Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
“To be forgotten is to die twice and that’s why we cannot allow those (859) children to be forgotten.” My friend and survivor of Bessborough Mother and Baby Home, Noelle Brown on the plans to build apartments over the unmarked graves of hundreds of children. www.patreon.com/tortoiseshac...
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Literally just came on to blue sky to say the exact same thing - here's a handy list of the centres in Ireland www.datacentermap.com/ireland/
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Fiona Doris @fionadoris.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Please ✍️ & share #speirgorm
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Trish Conneely @trishconneely.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
#freedrhussamabusafiya #spéirghorm Demand the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya held without charge since Dec 2024, fearing for his life.
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Gay Community News @gcnmag.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
"While intersectionality teaches us that identities overlap, society does not always engage with them in an equal or balanced way." Read 👉️ buff.ly/uBi1L0z #GCNnews
The image is a portrait of Blezzing Dada. They wear a pink dress with black polka dots and a black face mask. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "We were never meant to fit the categories: How perceptions of Blackness impact intersectionality". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
maps link to the bus boarding area maps.app.goo.gl/3GTTeonU281i... maps link to the accessibility park entrance: maps.app.goo.gl/3GTTeonU281i... maps link to the mainstream park entrance: maps.app.goo.gl/3GTTeonU281i... maps link to the Neuro Pride tent maps.app.goo.gl/3GTTeonU281i... #LGBTIQ+
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The space will be open to all who would like a safe space to chill while still being part of the festivities, whether ND or allies. We particularly extend a warm welcome to Neurodivergent folks, people who think they might be Neurodivergent, and their families/support people. No diagnosis needed.
Map showing where Quiet zone is in Pride village, circled in bottom left of image. Side of park closet to National gallery
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The Pride Village will close at 6pm Full details of the day can be found here, including maps of the parade route, viewing areas and Pride Village: dublinpride.ie/accessibility/ dublinpride.ie/parade/
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ACCESSIBILITY
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Meet us in the Pride Village from 1pm. The Pride Village can be accessed via the accessible entrance at the east gate (opposite the National Gallery), for those with accessibility requirements of any kind, or at the main entrance in the west gate.
Graphic of hands spelling Pride in ISL. Text reads "happy pride from NeuroPride Ireland"
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Get the quiet bus from GPO to travel along the Parade. The parade starts at 12.30pm with the bus loading beforehand - it will be warm on the bus so bring water and a fan Prebook buses or viewing area here: dublinpride.ie/accessibility/. #DublinPride26 #Spéirghorm
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ACCESSIBILITY
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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride is this Saturday Neuro Pride Ireland @neuroprideireland.bsky.social will be attending to host a Quiet(er) Zone at the Pride Village after the March #Spéirghorm
Dublin Pride banner re accessibility support above a purple NeuroPride banner - well be on display in Merrion Square Park Pride village tomorrow
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Disabled Women Ireland @dw-ireland.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
A little late because we work on crip time, but two weeks ago our Co-Chair Amy attended the Cost of Disability Strategic Focus Network Summit. Amy spoke on a DPO Network panel about lived experience. Read more: www.disabledwomenireland.org/news-2026/20...
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Cost of Disability Strategic Focus Network Summit 2026 — Disabled Women Ireland
Disabled Women Ireland (DWI) participated in the Cost of Disability Strategic Focus Network Summit , held on 13 May 2026 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, as part of the implementation of the Nation...
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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
There's hope for humanity yet while we have people like these around belfastmedia.com/west-belfast...
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During this week's racist attacks Glór na Móna became a sanctuary for ethnic minorities
WEST Belfast Irish language organisation Glór na Móna became a sanctuary for ethnic minorities following intimidation and threats this week.
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Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign @ipsc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Next week, Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats will bring motions to the Dáil calling for a boycott of the Nations League fixtures against apartheid Israel. These games must not go ahead. Tell the FAI to respect the Palestinian picket line ➡️ www.ipsc.ie/action-item/... #StopTheGame
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Emma Rogan 🇵🇸 @emmadragon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Remember, drowning is so very very QUIET. “Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning In 10 percent of drownings, adults are nearby but have no idea the victim is dying. Here’s what to look for.” #spéirghorm #IrishSummer #Sunshine #SaveLife #Drowning
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