A #syphilis outbreak was recently declared by HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC). Syphilis can be hard to spot but easy to treat. It is therefore important to get tested to know whether you have it or not. You can find a sexual health service near you here: bit.ly/3wLqdFU #GetTested

Sean Lock on Thatcher remains undefeated. RIP

Thinking of our friend and comrade Cormac Ó Braonáin on what would have been his 21st birthday. Thinking of all those who knew him, particularly his family and close friends. Go dtí gcasfar lenár gcéile 🌹

The scene at Kabul airport several hours ago per source from an NGO who is trying to get people out. Main problem is that it's impossible to pass the gates and get to the planes even if you are on an evacuees list

"We responded with riot dispersal means" means we sniped dozens of protestors in Gaza, and maimed kids, journalists, and medics. #Gazaunderattack

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How China’s once-vibrant underground music scene was beaten down, with artists silenced, imprisoned, and socially exiled — Censorship and police crackdowns have added to Covid and rising rents, decimating China’s music scene. There may be no way back scmp.com/magazines/post…

We call on leaders at the #G7 meeting on #Afghanistan tomorrow to focus their attention and action on protecting the lives of women & girls as one of the most persecuted and endangered groups of people under the brutalities of the Taliban. #SafeAfghanWomen pes.eu/news_content.p…

Over 15 million trees have been planted in Uganda in three years, as part of an unlikely partnership with newborn babies in a country over 9,000 kilometres away. But which country - and why babies? In full 👇 euronews.com/green/2021/08/…

Israel today "celebrated" the completion of building a wall surrounding the Gaza Strip. The wall is 65 km long and is equipped with high-technology sensors and surveillance. Israeli media outlets shared this map that shows the completed wall.

‘Look, it’s just a couple songs for some irish primary school books that teach kids about religion, we’re not looking for anything amazing here, simple stuff that kids can sing along to. Just knock something out quick’ The Alive-O people in the booth dropping circle of friends:

Two years ago today, we lost a great comrade & friend. A shining light in our movement. But what we will never lose is the contribution and legacy that Cormac left to us and to our movement. That is what inspires us to keep the red flag flying Suaimhneas síoraí ort, Cormac 🚩

I simply do not believe that places that open brand new pubs without providing wheelchair access should be allowed open 😌

Beyond the obvious dismissiveness of this comment, it is widely indicative of the direction higher ed is going in Ireland- a focus on “work ready” and responding to industry needs. Vocational ed doesn’t need to exclude “soft” subjects nor be snide about those who do study them

🦊 Have you seen the wonderful #mural, "City Foxes" from SPACER STREET ART on Dorset St, part of our 'Paint the Town' initiative which aims to celebrate the city while supporting Street Art as an art form. #StreetArt #Dublin

Markievicz Award 2022 ❗️Apply from today, 11 January ❗️ Open to artists from all backgrounds and genres to develop new work that reflects on the role of women in the period covered by the decade of centenaries 2012–2023 and beyond Apply via artscouncil.ie/Funds/Markievi… #Ireland

Les hommes homosexuels vont pouvoir donner leur sang sans période d’abstinence lemonde.fr/societe/articl…

Join us tomorrow outside the Dail, details below #VigilforAshling #AshlingMurphy

It should go without saying that in the question of building a society where women are not murdered, assaulted and living in fear of men, the onus falls upon men. All men have a role to play in that. Heart broken for the family and loved ones of Aisling Murphy today.