irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/0… A brave man, with a dignity of person no abuse could destroy.

The long read in today’s The Guardian on Maggie O’Kane and Ed Vulliamy’s reporting on war in former Yugoslavia and genocide of Muslims. Smajo Bešo OBE

Being Deaf shouldn't mean poverty. Why's there no Deaf tax / equipment credit? Why's the disability allowance means tested? Why's there no Fair Deal exemption for Deaf offspring of elderly people who want to provide for them after death? gov.ie/en/department-… Micheál Martin

“Fifty years ago today (I think), I started school. I remember enjoying it. But the next morning, when my mother woke me up to get ready, I protested: ‘Finish! Finish!’ (meaning, I’ve already been there!). It took me a while to realise that school wasn’t just a one-day thing!

Monet, The Forest of Saint-Germain

New series from Empire Podcast THE HISTORY OF GAZA

Between the cold pavement and the pain of displacement lies an injured child - whose rightful place should have been a hospital bed offering care, not the harsh ground carrying his wounds.

This campaign hasn’t received any donations for two weeks Ahmad is a deaf man with a large family, and he is still in N. Gaza with no money to escape death and flee to S. Gaza. I beg you a million times to save his family. Please donate and share. chuffed.org/project/137214…

Delighted to see that Micheál Martin will ensure that Deaf Enterprises’ bike scheme will be continued. From EchoLive.ie

Parts of my body lie scattered on the asphalt. An arm has landed on the rubble of a neighbor's house, a leg rests on a burning tent, and my head has rolled under a horse cart. I wish I could rise to gather my body parts and bury them, but I cannot find my hands, and it is

You’ve abandoned carers and people with disabilities Paschal Donohoe Jack Chambers A budget without heart or moral vision.

You promised abolition of carers allowance means testing. Poverty doesn’t wait. Dara Calleary

Dear BBC, Palestinians are not “returning to their homes”. Their “homes” no longer exist.

Our friend from Gaza thanks Trump for the ceasefire “in the right way”

Yesterday the world witnessed the people responsible for the GENOCIDE congratulating themselves on ending it

Journalist: “You've said that Russia should repay for reconstruction of Ukraine. Do you believe Israel should repay for reconstruction of Gaza?” EU chief spokesperson: “I have no comment at this stage.”

BREAKING: Israel to half the number of aid trucks it agreed to allow into Gaza 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/hkwdmc?update=…

Remember when Saleh found that Palestinian boy lying on his mother’s grave at night? He showed us their pain and strength, being our eyes and ears in Gaza. Through him, we felt their suffering and love. He inspired us all. What a beautiful soul. We’ll miss you, Saleh. 🌹💔😢

On the eve of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Connolly for President accused NATO of warmongering and suggested the threat was "without any reality". Her consistent position has been for Ukraine to surrender land to Russia, while receiving no future security guarantee. Read the speech

Catherine Connolly pictured with man linked to war crimes in Syria Saed Abd Al-Aal "is one of the most feared shabiha [unofficial pro-Assad militia]...accused of committing numerous murders and the siege of Yarmouk camp" The Butcher of Yarmouk. Vile. irishtimes.com/politics/2025/…