But no standing up for Ukraine cos that would go against the habits of a lifetime. #aras25

The people of Ireland deserve the right to choose. An interesting dog whistle to close the statement. Independent Ireland #aras25

Catherine Connolly compares German arms build-up with 1930s. Dear God, surely it's Russia that's currently in the role of 1930s Germany, but Catherine can't break the habits of a lifetime. #aras25 irishtimes.com/politics/2025/…

Is this supposed to be news to the Connolly campaign? If so, how badly thought out is this campaign? And as an independent, isn't she also entitled to a leader's allowance? Couldn't she spend that on her campaign?

Just FYI, the person's title is not currently a must fill field when booking a ticket on the Irish Rail website. It's optional. So why remove it on the basis of a survey of a minority of a minority of a minority? Niamh Towey The Irish Times Iarnród Éireann

Who the what now?

We need to globalise the use of the term "bollocks" in response to unsubstantiated nonsense. Politeness is smothering politics.

Jaysis, that's Dubs for ya. Claiming credit even for All-Irelands, they didn't win. #aras25

Sean Bean Sean bhean

Has anyone double-checked that Catherine Connolly isn't running to be the President of NUIG SU? Cos her comments seem to be much more in tune with someone standing for that position than for President of Ireland. #aras25

Are we 100% sure that Chris isn't in a cyber cafe in Rathmines?

If Dublin can pull out all the stops for the NFL, why not for the GAA? Err... cos there was huge commercial sponsorship aimed at a non-domestic audience? Also, we culchies aren't spending a few hundred on a hotel, & €30 for lunch. Hang sandwiches rule! irishtimes.com/opinion/2025/0…

French group caught harvesting hundreds of oysters on Kerry beach. The French Navy Oyster Cult. irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/0…

I'd say there's no one who'd take any political debate advice from me, and with good reason, but for what it's worth. This is no time for a novice. #Aras25