Today, the Government announces it will formally recognise the State of Palestine on May 28th.

Today, we state clearly our unambiguous support for the equal right to security, dignity, and self-determination for the Palestinian and Israeli peoples.

We're delighted to announce that the winner of the #InternationalBooker2024 is Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck, translated by Michael Hofmann.

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Completely unacceptable that Israel has taken over Rafah crossing. Gaza in the grip of famine & the crossing is now closed to vital humanitarian aid. 

An invasion of Rafah will result in disastrous consequences. An immediate ceasefire & release of hostages is urgently needed.

Deserved recognition. So many not around anymore to hear about it.

One million people have fled to Rafah. For months, the U.S. has warned against an attack.

Netanyahu ignored the warnings. Now an assault is imminent. It will kill countless civilians.

President Biden must back his words with action. End all offensive military aid to Israel.

Ah , Paul Auster x

' When a person is lucky enough to live inside a story, to live inside an imaginary world, the pains of this world disappear. For as long as the story goes on, reality no longer exists.' (The Brooklyn Follies)

#OnThisDay 1169 The Normans first landed on Bannow Bay, Wexford. This contingent was led by Robert FitzStephen to reinstate Dermot MacMurrogh to his Leinster kingdom. They quickly took Wexford &when reinforcements came, Waterford & Dublin.
The rest is history.
#Ireland #History

Paul Auster, American author of The New York Trilogy, dies aged 77 theguardian.com/books/2024/may…

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The Times today. Now you know.

Today marks 75 years of the Irish Republic 🇮🇪

#Éire 💚

📢Calling all film lovers in Brussels!🇧🇪

📽️Scannáin as Gaeilge, documentaries, movies for the whole family - there is something for everyone in the Scéal Eile programme.

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Colm Tóibín returns to the characters of Brooklyn in his anticipated sequel, Long Island thebookseller.com/author-intervi…

'I would say, for me, the main reason that I write magical realism is because the Bible was my primary storyteller text... it’s a narrative that’s grounded in the real world, where strange things happen, but it constantly brings you back to the real present.'

Jan Carson

❌The 🇪🇺 #MediaLiteracy landscape is fragmented
❌Lack of awareness and agreement among players in the field

✅ With #MediaSmartOnline , we want to bring everyone together and showcase existing actions!

Biden loves Ireland. It doesn’t love him back. Read: nyti.ms/4a5aHsW

📽️Film lovers in Brussels - save the date!

Scéal Eile will kick off on April 22-28 showcasing amazing Irish cinema here in Brussels. 🇮🇪🇧🇪

👇For more info, read here: bestofirishfilm.be

In full: Leo Varadkar’s comments on Gaza, Israel and Palestine (and the U.S.) at this evening’s reception in the White House