Please read Philip’s post here, and think about how Ireland still has such a dire record for women in politics (#103 on the global list, #21 out of 27 in the EU). It is beyond time for more women at the decision-making tables in our society. And we have a General Election coming.

After Russia hit Aurora Hotel in Kryvy Rih with Iskander missile, killing at least two people—the second hotel targeted in days—Russian 'press' proudly declared the 'execution of mercenaries.' Both Aurora and Saphire hotels were go to places for journalists covering the war.

Relics! He’s trying to flog relics, squares of cloth that allegedly touched the divine body🤮Or “authorised pieces of my knockout suit that I wore to the presidential debate”. 😂#TrumpisaDementedWeirdo

When I began this journey, Billie was just 5 months old. Now, almost 5 years later, she’s off to primary school. It’s a momentous day for us and families across the country as our children take their first steps on a new learning journey. Best of luck to everyone starting school

Brilliant work, bringing us the stories of Irish women and men who fought fascism in WWII #IrishResistance

Morning catwatch ritual!

Magnifico! What a treat! The final outdoor ‘Opera in the Open’ of the summer (on its 25th anniversary) thanks to Dublin City Council And a delicious lunchtime picnic for our team Women for Election thanks to Brian Sheehan Aimee Kane 🎼🧀🇮🇹

As news breaks re #Gaza & the pause in fighting to allow mass #polio vaccinations of children - it's worth remembering this was driven by Irishman Aidan O'Leary who died suddenly this month: Aidan O’Leary, leader of WHO’s global polio-eradication campaign independent.ie/irish-news/obi…

Olympian welcome in preparation here in #Skibbereen for our local heroes!🥇🥇🚣‍♂️🚣‍♂️🚣‍♂️🚣‍♂️ #Skibb #Olympic2024 Skibbereen Rowing #westcork

Atmosphere’s electric! Thousands out to welcome home our Olympic heroes (and I recognise most of them!) #Skibbereen

A few here from out of town as well (tho’ not that far!). Was chatting to Teddy O’Donovan (proud father of Olympic rowers Paul and Gary) when we met Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Christopher O’Sullivan TD in #Skibb to add their congrats to Skibbereen Rowing

We’re going to be hearing a lot more from the beautiful Ilen River, training ground of Olympians. So you might want to check your pronunciation…! #ilen #skibbereen #westcork Skibbereen Rowing

‘The War on Newspapers’ - attacks on the press, censorship, and the kidnapping of journalists. Join us at 7:30pm for episode 4 of ‘Fake News and Irish Freedom’ on the outbreak of the Civil War. New series from the team behind RTE History Show

Hope you enjoyed this one! (Episodes 1-4 now on the RTÉ radio app). Next week - women propaganda activists during the War of Independence and the Civil War. Sunday, 7;30 on RTÉ Radio 1 #fakenews Pegasus Media RTE History Show 📻🗞️

How about a quick blast of Yes Minister? There are sitcoms that have stood the test of time, and then there's this. Good morning.

Irish Roots Magazine Caitriona New Books in Irish Studies Aoife Whelan Flor MacCarthy🇺🇦🇵🇸 @liverpoolic

von der Leyen denounces lack of female Commissioner picks euronews.com/my-europe/2024…

It’s hard to breathe today. These beautiful souls—Yevhenia, Yaryna, Daria, and Emilia Bazylevych—were killed by Russia in Lviv. And no, it’s not just Putin; it’s every Russian assembling Kinzhal missiles, launching them at sleeping cities, supporting the war, and staying silent.