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This is the start of the political backlash on Capitol Hill. The broader backlash actually began with the recent Fox News item suggesting Ireland is overrun with African migrants and Dublin is not a safe place to go. irishtimes.com/politics/2025/…

I just donated to help Féile on her tough journey. She’s facing so much right now. Please consider supporting her with a donation or a share. Every bit helps. Thank you! #ForFéile gofund.me/352594bb

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NEW: Is the internet changing our personalities for the worse? Conscientiousness and extroversion are down, neuroticism up, with young adults leading the charge. This is a really consequential shift, and there’s a lot going on here, so let’s get into the weeds 🧵

"This is, in a nutshell, the biggest construction scandal in Irish history." What a tag to have in the international media 👇 nos.nl/artikel/257828…

First of our new ⁦Irish Times Podcasts⁩ Inside Politics series dropped today. ⁦Pat Leahy⁩ and I explore three catastrophic years when hubris and deception came home to roost. Part one: bonfires in Offaly. (Link in reply).

The always excellent Lawrence Freedman via Sam Freedman substack on the prospects for Trump's summit with Putin. Really good discussion in the comments also. open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/bak…

I absolutely condemn any intimidation, bullying or physical violence towards Ireland’s Indian Community, who deserve our welcome, our support and our respect. So many of them have joined our families, communities and workplaces.

“A significant proportion of manifested trucks are turned away with vital supplies. The world needs to know... This has to stop.” Mary Robinson and Helen Clark witness the devastating reality at the closed Rafah border with Gaza.

Excellent podcast. Were it not so awful, you'd almost be nostalgic.

Bantry Blues Stand for Féile @stand4feile. All in the club wish Féile the very best in her recovery. Please donate to Féile’s Fundraiser on the link 👉share.google/lN06AaMU49uUGg…. Thank you. Bantry Blues nominate Tadhg Furlong Tadhg Furlong , Graham Canty and Bantry Blues Ladies

Thirteen-year-old Féile O’Sullivan has spoken to friends for the first time since losing both her legs in a farming accident on July 2nd. The Beara Peninsula teenager has undergone more than 30 surgeries, and today felt strong enough for a video call home. #VMNews

12 years ago today ❤️ Cork City AC

Ireland is becoming a world leader in early detection cancer research, according to Breakthrough Cancer Research. The charity has praised the work of Irish scientists and researchers at the opening of a "powerful and immersive" free exhibition in Dublin rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

We’re incredibly grateful to RTÉ News for coming along to the official launch of Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope yesterday and for spotlighting the exhibition in such a thoughtful feature. #CancerRevolution #IrishResearch #CancerResearch #FreeExhibition

Excellent analysis of the strange summit & prospects for ceasefire V peace agreement by Lawrence Freedman Via Sam Freedman. Half-baked Alaska indeed. open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/hal…

Interesting story in Financial Times from Jude Webber on Ireland's cocaine habit & our stretched Irish Naval Service policing our coast. Good that the Óglaigh na hÉireann Rangers raid got a mention. Cathal Berry

A tad late but this will remind us all of this wonderful summer: LE W B Yeats Irish Naval Service leaves Baltimore on a Monday am. Mike Brunicardi Mark Mellett Paul Hegarty, CMgr MCMI Val Cummins

Might apply in Ireland too. Objections, judicial reviews and planning appeals. Nothing gets built.