To those feeling unsafe in Ireland tonight, I’m so sorry. I’m so fucking sorry. Those who claim to love this place and conveniently forget that their own families literally spread all over the globe should never have the influence they have. I’m embarrassed that they do.

RIP Shane, he had a truly generational talent, one that mattered so much more to me when I moved to London, the Pogues made Soho and Camden less lonely. One of the greatest songs of all time. youtube.com/watch?v=PSyL-T…

"It is absolutely clear that a military operation in Rafah, which has effectively now become one of the largest and most overcrowded refugee camps in the world, would entail grave violations of international humanitarian law."

I am so beautiful that there is an international campaign of legislation and social stigma to try to prevent it from happening again

Finally, some of those Brexit benefits we've been waiting for... theguardian.com/business/2024/…

Weird how there are apparently around 200 men on Mount Street and there's not a single story of them bothering anyone. Yet the far right are running around with axes and assaulting police and the public

The FBU is aware that pro-Palestine protesters are holding further demonstrations in Leicester. Previously, firefighters have been asked to assist the police in removing protestors. The FBU advises all members not to be involved in law enforcement activities.

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NEW: Interview with Labour Clacton candidate • “I'm doing this for every Black and brown person in the country” • “I would rather the Tory get back in than have Farage” but needs to be “progressive ideas” in race • “My skin has got so much thicker” politicshome.com/news/article/l…

Not to be a lawyer about it, but should the authorities have a chat with the PM under s42 1(2)(b) Gambling Act 2005? (1) A person commits an offence if he— (a) cheats at gambling, or (b) does anything for the purpose of enabling or assisting another person to cheat at gambling.

The death has occurred of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh at the age of 93. @martymofficial pays tribute to an icon of GAA broadcasting rte.ie/.../1456576-mi…

Anecdotal reports of Irish passports being rejected as valid ID for some voters today. ⭐This is incorrect. Irish citizens can vote in the general election and an Irish passport IS valid, so is an Irish Driving Licence. Guidance here: electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-ele…

“Senior health officials were diverted to plan for a ‘no deal Brexit’ – ultimately killing more people when Covid struck.” inews.co.uk/news/covid-kil…

Next Sunday the All-Ireland hurling final will be on the BBC for the first time. It’s Cork vs Clare, a cracker of match in front of 82,400 screaming fans at Croke Park, for the highlight of the Irish sporting year. If you’ve never seen Hurling, here is a quick explainer…

We’re remembering Sinéad O’Connor today, on the first anniversary of her death. We acquired this photograph by Hugh O’Conor last year, taken in Bray in 2014 while he was shooting the music video for ‘8 Good Reasons’.

A generational opportunity, seized with both hands

Don’t believe the ‘It won’t make any difference’ brigade. Register to vote. Last day is tomorrow. You have a voice, please use it!

St Brigid's Day is a fake holiday created by greedy corporations to sell more Brigids