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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
Looking forward to returning to the Hilma af Klint exhibition at the National Gallery of Ireland many times. If you're in Dublin, don't miss it.
nationalgallery.ie
Hilma af Klint: Artist and Visionary
15 October 2026 - 7 February 2027
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee, says she is "shocked" that Sally Rooney's books will no longer be distributed in Britain as a result of the author's support for Palestine Action. She said will raise the issue with Britain's foreign secretary.
irishtimes.com
McEntee to raise Sally Rooney book sales withdrawal with UK foreign secretary
Minister for Foreign Affairs ‘shocked’ publisher can no long sell works because of author’s support for Palestine Action group
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
"The technology, developed by Israeli company Discover-Tech, turns the system that processes trillions of online advertising transactions every day into a covert surveillance tool, enabling users to identify targets and hack their devices."
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
There's a shudder in DataCentreLand almost daily now. Today it's CoreWeave. IMO, the relevant "AI bubble" comparison isn't the dot-com bubble, it's the telecoms crash. Debt-funded build-outs, energy demands, and superfluous "infrastructure" are real, speculative overblown valuations are not.
reuters.com
CoreWeave shares, bonds slide further as AI debt fears mount
AI cloud firm CoreWeave's shares and bonds slumped further on Thursday despite CEO assurances about its strong deal backlog, in one of the deepest crises of investor confidence yet in an AI build-out ...
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Fatherland is out in cinemas next week. I saw a screening of it recently, and it's a film of the year for me. Highly recommend.
youtube.com
FATHERLAND | Official Trailer | Only in Theaters October 23
YouTube video by MUBI
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Sally Rooney's books will no longer be distributed by Faber & Faber due to her support for Palestine Action. This is absurd, and part of a broader ludicrousness in British society where solidarity with Palestine is punished in increasingly nonsensical ways, while genocide goes unpunished.
irishtimes.com
Sally Rooney’s books will no longer be available in UK over her support for Palestine Action
Faber blames UK antiterrorism legislation for decision to stop distributing bestselling author’s works
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Enjoying Liz Carolan’s observations from the Irish government’s AI summit today. A counter-summit run by the Communications Workers Union was held at the weekend.
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Solidarity with all on strike in Ireland today. As for minister for public expenditure Jack Chambers characterising the strike as “deeply unfair on the general public”, these workers are also part of the public, should be treated fairly, paid properly, and their working conditions improved.
irishtimes.com
‘Largest mobilisation of members in a generation’ says Siptu as public sector strike begins
More than 300,000 workers are holding a one-day work stoppage over pay talks today
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Enjoyed (and agree with) this review of Fontaines D.C.'s Dopamine Chamber by Laura Snapes.
theguardian.com
Fontaines DC: Dopamine Chamber review – gloomy, gorgeous and a gargantuan triumph
This is a beguiling, endlessly inventive and frequently astonishing fifth LP from a group at increasing ease with being the best band of their generation
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Great piece by Fintan O’Toole. I think it captures what a lot of people are feeling about Ireland’s sort of don’t-ask-me-I-just-work-here government.
irishtimes.com
Fintan O'Toole: The blue-green smoothie ruling the country has no plan and even less passion
Civil War politics energised the Government parties. Now they’ve nothing left to do but pump out money
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Wrote about the AI frenzy to reduce human connection.
irishtimes.com
Una Mullally: No, you don’t need AI to read your child a bedtime story
Sam Altman’s self-satisfaction about utilising an LLM to raise his child wouldn’t even make the top 20 of his all-time nonsense
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I spoke to Fontaines D.C. about their new album, Dopamine Chamber.
irishtimes.com
Fontaines DC: ‘We just hang out with ourselves and don’t really interact as much with other people’
Conor Deegan and Tom Coll on Dopamine Chamber, which the band’s lead singer, Grian Chatten, says needed to be a ‘catastrophic warning’
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
There are dozens of demonstrations, marches, and other events in solidarity with Palestine happening this weekend all over Ireland, from cities to islands. This includes a large national demonstration in Dublin on Saturday, beginning at 1pm from Parnell Square.
ipsc.ie
Home - Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Protests, Actions & Events for Palestine Around Ireland Note, not all these actions are organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign Friday 9th October Dublin – Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Festival – see website for daily event listings Ballina – 5pm-6pm, Ham Bridge Ballincollig – 4.30pm-6pm, Bridgil, footbridge above N22 bypass westbound  Ballyhanuis –  4pm-5pm,  Market Square Bantry – 1.30pm, March, The Square Bantry – 5.30pm, The Square Boyle – 6pm-7pm, Town Bridge Broadford – 5.30pm, N4 Bridge Castlegregory – 6pm-7pm, near Daybreak Aughacasla Castleisland – 5-6pm, Vigil Lackabawn Bridge Clifden – 1pm–2pm, Vigil, The Square Clonakilty – 11am, … Continue reading →
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 09/10/2026
Game over: Inside the ruins of Gaza’s football stadiums
irishtimes.com
Game over: Inside the ruins of Gaza’s football stadiums
Sports stadium, bomb site, detainment yard, refugee camp – the three-year evolution of Gaza’s football stadiums
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Saw a screening of Elsinore in Dublin last night, and Andrew Scott is sensational.
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ELSINORE - Official UK Trailer - Starring Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman | STUDIOCANAL
YouTube video by StudiocanalUK
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Malachy Browne @malachy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
How a top aide in the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem censored reports of settler violence against Palestinians and quashed memos critical of Netanyahu bound for Washington. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/w...
nytimes.com
How a U.S. Diplomat Suppressed and Altered Reports Critical of Israel (Gift Article)
A top aide to Ambassador Mike Huckabee skewed information to portray the Netanyahu government in a favorable light, according to multiple officials and documents obtained by The Times.
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Ireland's gov has already pitched a sort of a (poor) version of this. The issue: if renewable energy projects are largely monopolised by data centre demands, it's not a green transition. It's generating more power for more power use. Electricity remains expensive, resources still go to DCs, etc.
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 08/10/2026
Another sighting of the lesser-spotted Dublin fanlight horse
irishtimes.com
Another sighting of the lesser-spotted Dublin fanlight horse
A second surviving specimen stands in the window of a Hendrick Street house in Smithfield
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 05/10/2026
Corinna Hardgrave, restaurant critic of The Irish Times, dies
irishtimes.com
Corinna Hardgrave, restaurant critic of The Irish Times, dies
Corinna Hardgrave was widely respected for her skilled food writing, but always ensured her first duty as a critic was to the reader
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The original piece on this sad and perplexing case, is here.
irishtimes.com
Found dead in the Phoenix Park in 2023. Despite IDs on him, he wasn’t identified for a year
Belfast man’s body found in Phoenix Park in 2023 but not identified for a year as nine forms of identification in his pocket went undetected
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Last month, an inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death was adjourned for six months following a request from a representative of the Garda Ombudsman, Fiosrú, who are continuing to investigate the actions of the gardaí in the case.
irishtimes.com
Inquest of James O’Neill, whose body was stored in morgue for 13 months, adjourned
Fiosrú requested that hearing be put back as it continues to investigate actions of gardaí in case
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Irish Times readers may recall a piece I wrote about James O'Neill, the Belfast man whose body was found in the Phoenix Park in 2023, but whose family wasn't informed of his death for over a year. Yesterday, his parents met the Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan, to discuss their concerns.
irishtimes.com
James O’Neill’s parents meet Minister to discuss circumstances of son’s death and identification
Body found in Phoenix Park in November 2023, but father and mother did not learn of death until over a year later
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The original piece on this sad and perplexing case, is here.
irishtimes.com
Found dead in the Phoenix Park in 2023. Despite IDs on him, he wasn’t identified for a year
Belfast man’s body found in Phoenix Park in 2023 but not identified for a year as nine forms of identification in his pocket went undetected
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Last month, an inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death was adjourned for six months following a request from a representative of the Garda Ombudsman, Fiosrú, who are continuing to investigate the actions of the gardaí in the case.
irishtimes.com
Inquest of James O’Neill, whose body was stored in morgue for 13 months, adjourned
Fiosrú requested that hearing be put back as it continues to investigate actions of gardaí in case
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Interesting piece by Gavin Cooney about reporting on the Ireland V Israel fixtures.
irishtimes.com
Ireland v Israel was no ordinary match assignment. Irish journalists were watched and filmed
Recurring presence of out-of-place people combined with blatant filming of reporters made for a deeply uncomfortable week
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 05/10/2026
Norway first country to propose temporary ban on AI glasses in public places
irishtimes.com
Norway first country to propose temporary ban on AI glasses in public places
Law would prohibit use of the technology in parks, beaches, schools and kindergartens
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Wrote about destitution on the streets of Dublin, a common sight, and why something major needs to be done to address the levels of addiction and homelessness while a task force for the city focusses on "rejuvenation".
irishtimes.com
Una Mullally: A very touching thing happened on Capel Street last Thursday evening
When we talk about those on the ‘margins’, we are talking about real people
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
M. Gessen on NAZA.
nytimes.com
Opinion | There Is a Word So Powerful It Need Be Spoken Only Once
The film that makes a powerful statement without ever raising its voice.
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Preach.
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
So much good stuff on at Dublin Theatre Festival. Go see something if you’re in town. My personal main rec is Zinc by Dead Centre.
dublintheatrefestival.ie
ZINC - Dublin Theatre Festival
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I enjoyed this piece. People who are evangelical about A.I. really don’t seem to understand — or even appreciate — thinking, human creativity, or what’s important about, basically, everything.
nytimes.com
Opinion | A.I. Shortcuts Are Ruining How We Think
Anything worth remembering came from a person who did not know where she or he was going until arriving.
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Very excited for Emmet Kirwan's new play, What If We Get To Be Happy, coming to Dublin next February. You can book tickets now (which you probably should, as it will sell out.)
projectartscentre.ie
What If We Get To Be Happy by Emmet Kirwan - Project Arts Centre
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Sally Hayden @sallyhayd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
North America book tour dates for ‘This is Also a Love Story’ have been announced. 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 Please come or share this with anyone you know in these cities who might be interested. Links with more event info here: sallyhayden.net/2026/04/11/t... @scribnerbooks.bsky.social
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
According to analysis by Why Not Her?, which monitors radioplay - usually for gender disparities - Ed Sheeran's airplay (Aug V Sept) has fallen significantly across Irish radio. Today FM: -60.8% LMFM: -51.7% Classic Hits Radio: -47.0% Cork’s 96FM: -46.2% RTÉ 2FM: -42.4% Spin 103.8: -42.2%
whynother.eu
ED SHEERAN AIRPLAY FALLS 42% TO 61% ACROSS MAJOR IRISH RADIO STATIONS IN SEPTEMBER – Why Not Her?
New analysis of Radiomonitor data by Why Not Her? has found large falls in Ed Sheeran’s average daily airplay across a number of major Irish radio stations during September.
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
FAI reviewing footage of alleged racist chants from Israel fans towards Ireland player, Adam Idah.
irishtimes.com
FAI reviewing footage of alleged racist chants from Israel fans towards Adam Idah
Uefa delegate informed FAI that investigation cannot be opened as the correct protocols were not followed
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has told the Irish squad he does not want to participate in the Republic of Ireland’s Uefa Nations League games against Israel.
irishtimes.com
Ireland’s match against Israel thrown into chaos as Bazunu tells squad he does not want to play
Some other players understood to be considering whether to join goalkeeper in withdrawing from Nations League fixtures
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Ed Sheeran’s two concerts at the Robert Kraft-owned Gillette Stadium have been cancelled due to weather.
bbc.com
Ed Sheeran concerts cancelled becuase of bad weather
The star's concerts in Massachusetts on Friday and Saturday are cancelled after severe weather warnings.
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Macklemore has announced a Free Palestine Tour, with the first show scheduled for Dublin next month. Paris and London shows also scheduled. All proceeds going to multiple organisations including Gaza Soup Kitchen, Jewish Voice for Peace, Medical Aid for Palestinians, and more.
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Great to see Clash at the Quays at Dublin Fringe featured in the New York Times.
nytimes.com
It’s a Rap-Wrestling Mash-Up, Irish Style
At Clash at the Quays in Dublin, rappers and grime M.C.s trade superkicks and story lines, and the crowd goes wild.
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Really looking forward to seeing this doc on Fergie Chambers. Everything Sinéad O'Shea makes is always so intriguing. A brilliant director.
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I'll be speaking to the filmmaker Jeanie Finlay at the @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social in Dublin this Thursday following a screening of her latest documentary, All Rivers Spill Their Stories to the Sea. The IFI Documentary Festival programme is great, so do check it out if you're in town.
ifi.ie
IFI Documentary Festival 2026: All Rivers Spill Their Stories to the…
Film Institute Ireland — The Irish Film Institute is Ireland’s National Cultural Institution for Film. We Exhibit Curated Films, Preserve Ireland's Film…
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This is such a fun piece of reporting from earlier this year by Ed Caesar on David Kenny's epic epitaph side quest in Dublin: Jonathan's Swift Last Joke.
newyorker.com
Jonathan Swift Wrote His Own Epitaph. Was It a Joke?
A college professor spent seven years decoding the inscription on the grave of the writer Jonathan Swift. He thinks he’s finally cracked it.
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
New polling from the National Youth Council of Ireland: - 68% of 18–24-year-olds are considering emigrating - 71% believe they'd have a better quality of life outside Ireland - 83% support stronger government regulation of AI - 89% agree the housing crisis disproportionately affects young people
youth.ie
RED C: 7 in 10 young adults considering leaving Ireland for a better quality of life - National Youth Council of Ireland
RED C: 7 in 10 young adults considering leaving Ireland for a better quality of life - National Youth Council of Ireland Young people are responding to unaffordable housing, the rising cost of everyda...
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Google fined €403m by Irish data protection watchdog over GDPR breaches.
irishtimes.com
Irish data protection watchdog fines Google €403m over GDPR breaches
Users may have been ‘unaware’ that location data was being used to ‘influence them with ads’
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Wrote about Ed Sheeran, censorship, and the transformative power of collective action by Irish artists in solidarity with Palestine.
irishtimes.com
Una Mullally: Irish artists became the biggest in the world when they walked away from Ed Sheeran’s tour
Until now, there has been a perception and reality that speaking out against Israel’s genocide in Palestine will hurt the bottom line
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New York Times Opinion @nytopinion.nytimes.com · 18/09/2026
Part of what makes the new documentary “NAZA” so devastating, our columnist Michelle Goldberg writes, “is the way it shows that mere indifference to civilian deaths can shade into deliberate mass killing.”
nyti.ms
Opinion | Israel Is Going to War Against a Documentary
It’s hard to tell whether Israelis are enraged by “NAZA” because they think it’s full of lies, or because they know or fear it’s true.
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Big Irish data centre news. A data centre planned for Mayo has just had its planning overturned on the grounds that it breaches national climate policy. Numerous people objected to it, including Sally Rooney.
irishtimes.com
Data centre opposed by author Sally Rooney has planning overturned on climate concerns
US firm had chosen Mayo because of electricity constraints around Dublin
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Nicolas Hénin @nicolashenin.net · 17/09/2026
Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy!
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 17/09/2026
RTÉ confirms it will not take part in or broadcast Eurovision 2027
irishtimes.com
RTÉ confirms it will not take part in or broadcast Eurovision 2027
Broadcaster says it will not participate given the ‘appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza’
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Two Irish support acts who had already wrapped on Ed Sheeran’s tour - Biird and Amble - have published statements in support of the Palestinian people, with Biird also saying they support the artists who have withdrawn from the tour.
We cannot drop out of a tour we are no longer a part of. We joined the loop tour for two shows in June. We stand with the Palestinian people. Free Palestine. Following the decision for Macklemore to be dropped from the Loop Tour, we feel it is important to be clear about where we stand. Our time on the Loop Tour has already come to and end. Our last show was at the MetLife stadium where we witnessed Macklemore’s speech. We stand unequivocally behind every word he said. Our support is with the people of Palestine, with the artists who have made the difficult decision to step away from the tour and with anybody that speaks up against Zionist lobbying groups. Ní saoirse go saoirse an Phalaistín.
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