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Green Eyed Hecate (she/her) @greeneyedhecate.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The law and order loyalists.....

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Wouldn’t it be great if it happens?! 🇪🇺 😊

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Phil Simmonds @europeanphil.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

As Secretary of State for NI, @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social can you please put a stop to this? it's the 21st century.

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Janey Mac @janeymac23.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

@chrisbryant1962.bsky.social you need to stop this "tradition" too. as well as the stupid parades.

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

wow. just wow. and more wow on top. Protestants in Northern Ireland are queueing up to sign an open letter by Rev Karen Sethuraman appealing to the Orange Order and Chris Bryant (SoS for NI) to stop the nonsense.

An open letter to the Rt Hon Chris Bryant MP. Secretary of State for
Northern Ireland, and Helen McEntee TO, Minister for Foreign
Affairs and Trade

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_rmKUmt0rriVT8oDq_IPPSHsk1FFwBfsV2UTMuXaUzbt9Wg/viewform

long list of names of prominent protestants in NI who have signed the open letter.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_rmKUmt0rriVT8oDq_IPPSHsk1FFwBfsV2UTMuXaUzbt9Wg/viewform

long list of protestant names who have signed the open letter
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_rmKUmt0rriVT8oDq_IPPSHsk1FFwBfsV2UTMuXaUzbt9Wg/viewform

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Eileen Clancy 🧿 @clancyny.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This image is historic in nature. It's not that there were never sympathetic Protestants and Unionists. It's that to go public 28 years ago (the time of the last march on Garvaghy Road) would've meant risking major harassment, violence, and even death. Women showing up for what's right. 🫡

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

yikes! this escalated quickly. "The legal and human-rights question is therefore a different one: does the protection of freedom of assembly require that a procession be permitted to follow this particular route through this particular residential community?"

ELDH Statement on the Garvaghy Road Parade
ELOH expresses its serious concern at the decision of the Parades Commission to permit an Orange Order procession along the Garvaghy Road in Portadown, and at the legal and institutional process which has resulted in the reopening of a dispute carrying profound historical significance for the local community and for Northern Ireland as a whole It is essential to be precise about the rights at stake.
This is not a question of denying freedom of peaceful assembly or the right to parade. Those rights are protected, Including under Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights Nor IS the question whether members of the Orange Order may assemble, parade or attend Drumcree Church For almost three decades those activities have continued while the procession has followed a route which does not pass along the Garvaghy Road The legal and human-rights question is therefore a different one: does the protection of freedom
of assembly require that a procession be permitted to follow this particular route through this particular residential community, notwithstanding the historical context, the rights and interests
of residents, and the availability of an alternative route which permits the parade itself to take place?

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TheIrishCommentator @irishcommentator.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I honestly wasn’t expecting anything like this but wow is it absolutely beautiful to see

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C @celticred.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Now this did make me cry. Fantastic

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Patrick Leech @patrickleech.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Truly beautiful. Wonderfully underrated word 'Decent'.

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

More evidence of Russian meddling in British politics including Brexit.

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

something extraordinary is happening on Garvaghy Road Northern Ireland. Decent minded protestants & unionists have started to come out to support the Garvaghy residents, against the Orange Order parade madness. This is truly extraordinary. quick 🧵

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born2balive.bsky.social @born2balive.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The New Yorker posted exactly how I interpreted the whole visit.

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

America today 🤔

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Brexiters continue to be ‘furious’ - Their anger is all they have now…

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

this is frightening....tory shadow home secretary Chris Philp claims only exiting the ECHR will allow the UKGOV to "stop the boats" coming into the country. Even more frightening is none of the Sky journalists challenged his claim leaving the ECHR will "stop the boats". Fun fact: it won't. 🧵

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Mark Thompson @markreckons.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Danny Tommo has been filmed slashing a dinghy in the channel containing migrants and a rescue worker on board. There is no mention of this on the BBC news website at all as far as I can see. Yet when he and his thugs turn up in masks it's all "Legitimate protestors show ankle in Dover".

theguardian.com

Far-right activist Daniel Thomas slashes dinghy in Channel with blade while rescue worker onboard

Thomas called followers to protest against arrival of asylum seekers in Gosport, but Border Force instead transported them to Dover

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

well said. the illegal settlements "boycott" by the UKGOV will likely be fudged, in my view. I fully expect an announcement soon that it's too difficult to differentiate between goods from illegal settlements and Israeli. the UKgov was on the wrong side of history with South Africa too.

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Yikes! France previously supported Israel's right to security/defend itself but this is a big shift. He really lets rip and throws a few punches at Trump too. his call for France to be the new anchor for defence in Europe is interesting. Ireland can do a defence deal with them.

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Janey Mac @janeymac23.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

the sex pistols of our generation. GRMA.

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I feel a sea shanty coming on

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

if Ireland refuses to play Israel...I can see others following suit. UEFA may well be facing their very own Sheeran moment. #stopthegame #speirgorm

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Athena Kugblenu @athenakugblenu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"So, to the person who says it's a snowflake generation, just try living 24 hours as a 16-year-old." Its about time we assumed collective responsibility for the environment we've created for children www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Young people are not snowflakes, head of mental health review says

Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Prof Peter Fonagy says being young is much harder now than it was.

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Phil Simmonds @europeanphil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

so important that brits pick up on the impact of an ECHR Exit. Farage is promising it will "stop the boats". it won't. it will be disastrous for the UK as a whole.

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

German elections: Yes, the old party model in Germany is going...as it is in britain but that is no surprise. We could see that happening in 2024 with the EU election results. Blue denotes support for AfD. You can even make out East/West Berlin where AfD was decimated by the far left. 1/2

election results map of germany showing a stark divide between east and west germany showing huge support for AfD in E Germany.

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

what the actual f***k is wrong with these people? fun fact: ReformUK want an ECHR Exit, which will be catastrophic for NI. much much worse than the DUP-shaped brexit. there's also a distinct League of Gentlemen vibe from that smile. jayzis.

gavin robinson DUP standing alongside danny kruger ReformUK.

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The Times and Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 19/09/2026

The fugitive leader of the Kinahan cartel, has ordered to leave the United Arab Emirates, where he has been in hiding for more than a decade, by September 29

thetimes.com

Christy Kinahan ordered to leave Dubai by September 29

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John Moffitt 🌊🌊🧢 @johnmoffitt.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Fuck Vladimir Putin and Slava Ukraine

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

the Irish artists pulling out of Sheerans tour reminds me of how a bunch of Dunnes Stores workers in Dublin boycotted South African goods because of Apartheid. That snowballed into a massive campaign around the globe. I notice a similar reaction now that is beginning to snowball too.

A poster from 1986 depicting a photo of the striking dunnes stores workers in Dublin promoting a MASS PICKET against Apartheid on Henry Street, Dublin july 19th in that year.

the dunnes stores strikers meeting Nelson Mandella in Dublin a few years later after apartheid fell and he was released.

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Carney mocking Trumps gestures has the press corps in stitches.

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Jack Smyth @screwmusk77.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I was in Ireland recently and taken aback by the positivity there about the future, particularly with reunification. Canada joining the EU is a massive lift for all of Europe and we should be part of this. but I think we need to fix Britain first before joining. we are in a mess right now.

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Eva Montemaggi @evamontemaggi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Alas in Britain the debate is stuck in the past (the 70s!). John Curtice points out that the EU has changed, a point beyond the comprehension of the journalist: youtu.be/-ZHGg4ycJJs?...

youtu.be

Support for rejoining EU after Brexit ‘at all-time high,’ says John Curtice

YouTube video by The Independent

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

for those watching Carney declare his grá for the EU and wondering what an "associate membership" actually means..sylvian kahn offers an insight. TL;DR: The EU has ditched the USofE model (it doesn't scale well) and is inventing new models of collaboration between nations.

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Great speech by @mark-carney.bsky.social to the European Parliament. The leader of the liberal democrat movement against Trump’s America.

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Deborah Rose @deborahrosereeves.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

“Ireland owes this country nothing.” Bonnie Greer schooling a British audience in a pre-Brexit debate will never ever ever ever get old. May her memory be a blessing 🕯️

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I think it needs clarifying that it's *not* the Associate EU membership idea Merz drafted up earlier this year..specifically for Ukraine. Article 217 is where VDL is headed...not the Merz direction.

graphic depicting how isolated brexit britain is in the European community, sitting alongside Belarus & Russia, outside EU Schengen, EU Customs Union, EEA, EU and EFTA.

Northern Ireland is still largely in the EU SM for goods.
Gibraltar joins EU schengen (via Spain) and the EU Customs Union.

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Bold Politics @boldpolitics.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Votez vert le 8 Octobre

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A few quick links to send some Grá. Aaron Rowe: www.aaron-rowe.com www.instagram.com/aaronrowe__/... Beoga: www.beogamusic.com www.instagram.com/beogamusic Finneas: finneas.bandcamp.com/community www.instagram.com/finneas/?hl=en Macklemore: www.instagram.com/macklemore

photo of ed sheeran with a caption:
ED SHEERAN OPENERS AND BACKING BAND QUIT TOUR IN SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINIAN PEOPLE

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mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our nations have the right to self-determination: No Westmister government has the right to block democracy or undermine the principle that our people will decide their own future. #CelticAlliance

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Beyond flags & unionist tantrums over Trumps' UI comment, one of the most significant bullet points on the MoU signed today (between the First Ministers of devolved governments in Scotland, Wales & NI) is the commitment to being back in the EU. That puts bigly pressure on Burnham to re-join. 1/2

extract from the MoU specifically talking about the EU.

Europe and international cooperation: Brexit has damaged our economies and limited opportunities for our people. We believe the future of our nations belongs in the European Union.

We want to work together to rebuild and strengthen those European relationships, creating greater opportunities for trade, investment, culture and cooperation.

MoU signed by Plaid Cymru SNP & Sinn Féin

Scotland, Wales and Ireland have distinct histories, identities and political traditions. Each of our nations has the right to determine its own future, through democratic means and in accordance with the wishes of its people. Today, Plaid Cymru, the Scottish National Party and Sinn Féin are coming together to reaffirm our commitment to working constructively with one another in the shared interests of our people. We share a belief that the nations and communities we represent deserve greater ambition, greater economic opportunity and a stronger voice in determining their own futures.

Full version:
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/read-full-snp-plaid-cymru-104357283.html

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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

As the first Orange Man in history to declare he wants a United Ireland heads back to the White House - I recommend this starter pack for those interested in that topic. Brexit changed the conversation and has added urgency to the calls for a Border poll. It's coming, but, how soon?

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will meet in Cardiff tomorrow to sign a cooperation agreement calling for the right to hold independence referenda, The Telegraph reports. The SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin leaders will also discuss the economy, energy and Europe.

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

More big news from the fast-changing situation in the Middle East: Yemen's Houthis have now gained control of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait after they seized Perim Island, Reuters and AFP report.

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