We don't know the full story - but right now, for footballing reasons - I'm delighted to have Hannah Hampton as Chelsea No 1. Amazing goalkeeper.

I see the UK homeless figures have risen

Maresca seems angry. Doesn't bode well for Delap - we see how it ended for Nicolas Jackson. www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-...

Ye can spoil yer votes and riot on the streets - but the silent majority believe in more democratic means. This is how civilised people strive for power. The people have rejected the nonsense and voted in a wonderful woman as our head of state. Class prevails. Comhghairdeas Catherine Connolly 💚

Disappointing - that's so Chelsea 😔 But Sunderland worth their win.

The home of the O'Donovan family is being used as a polling station in Coolmoyne, Co Tipperary. Around 250 people are eligible to vote at the house and after they cast their ballot, they will be treated to a cup of tea, a slice of apple or rhubarb tart, or a scone | More: rte.ie/b/1540324

Vote for intelligence. Vote for independence. Vote for class. #VoteCatherineConnolly

Tel Aviv derby cancelled - after riots in Tel Aviv. More anti-Semitism?

Nice day of football results ☺️

“My mother developed a system for our bread that allotted 6 small pieces to each family member over 3 days—of course, Fatosha & Massoud were included, each cat receiving one piece.” While enduring starvation themselves, Lamar & her mother walked Gaza’s streets in search of stray cats to feed.

Fake news?

Woah. They didn't hang around #NFFC

Chalobah, Gusto, Santos off - for Tosun, Moises, Estavão. Now.

Game plan DEFINITELY involves gifting them a goal. I don't know why - but it's blatantly obvious. They're all involved.

Starmer's going to overrule the local police, isn't he?!? 😤 Ignoring the violence they brought to Amsterdam and Athens ... Mind, if UEFA did their job properly, no-one would have to pander to this particular group of football hooligans.

Forgotten Songs Challenge: Rediscover and post one song per day that you haven’t heard in ages but still like, for at least 20 days. Day 150 - Dan Hill - Sometimes When We Touch #MusicSky #SongChallenge #ForgottenSongs

I remember once talking with a legislative draftsperson who worked at a high level in government who told me that they voted against every constitutional amendment that they drafted. By the same token it is perfectly possible for someone who is ‘pro-European’ (whatever that is)…

Truly sickening viewing - watching these horrible people backslapping and celebrating after killing thousands and thousands and levelling a whole region. If only today could be about the thousands of hostages returning to their families - instead of all this triumphalism. The Hague is waiting.

And today Saleh is dead, murdered by Israeli-backed armed militia. You won't hear about that on @news.rte.ie though, nor the murder of hundreds of their colleagues, as they beatify Donald Trump and witter on about the Israeli hostages.

The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize has been announced. It's somebody I've never heard of. Chances are, somebody Donald Trump has never heard of. A woman. A Spanish-speaking woman. María Corina Machado, the leader of the opposition party in Venezuela. Get ready for ketchup-throwing.

If this is real - I mean IF it extends beyond hostage exchange and retreat of IDF and aid flowing - then this is amazing. Best news ever. But it's so hard to trust the Trump/Netanyahu axis. But please let this be real.

Now that the euphoria has died down and I'm at the purring stage ... gotta say how well the likes of Acheampong, Badiashile, Lavia (when he came on) - and the usual star performers, Cucurella, Caiciedo, James. And of course ⭐ boy Estevao. Nice little run of games coming. Hopefully get some back too.

Well done @kamalimelbourne.bsky.social for maintaining your professionalism during the course of that interview with Mencer, spokesperson for Israeli government. He showed us that anyone who questions Israel's actions are terrorist sympathisers. It's their MO. Bravo for not bowing to him Kamali.

Bloody Brilliant! And TOTALLY deserved! 💙

Oh Moi 😍

I'm no David Lammy fan - but found it odd he was heckled so loudly today. My main issue with him (and his party) is they've been one of the few governments still supporting Israel - from abstaining from early ceasefire calls to supplying intell and parts, to not calling it a genocide. No-one's happy

Well done the Manchester police. I don't know if that was a viable explosive he was wearing or not, but bad and all as it is, could've been worse. Very sad. Let's hope it's an isolated incident.

Sheriff Peter Paterson has ordered the eviction of the self-styled Kingdom of Kubala from woodland near Jedburgh. The group, led by Kofi Offeh and Jean Gasho, ignored a Monday deadline to leave private land and say they are “not afraid” of the court’s ruling. #Scotland #KingdomOfKubala

I can't take my eyes off this. It's taken forever to get to this point, but apparently 10 hrs from Gaza. Expect those who wish for no aid to get through to intervene. The world is watching - not that Israel cares.

Hard to be optimistic 😓 That's a very poor starting XI #chelseafc

Is it just me - or would it not be good to have a president who knows stuff about current affairs and the world we live in? On what planet would Humphreys or Gavin fit that bill? 😳 Vacant doesn't start to describe them. Connolly all the way #Áras25 #Aras2025 #Ireland

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That 🤬🤬🤬 - shouldn't even be on the pitch

Hato and Acheampong - must be the youngest EVER centre half pairing in the PL. #Chelsea making records again

Amorim must be in bother now. I know we can't afford to crow - but at least our man accrued some brownie points with titles a few months ago. We need a win today - somehow!

Y'all gonna be back to injecting disinfectant now, aren't ye? Cos god forbid, women will be allowed painkillers 🫣🍊

This funeral service is mad stuff. Someone few had heard of over here - me, not all. An influencer. A religious fanatic. Crowds akin to Nelson Mandela. Now, even knowing his views, I wouldn't wish him dead .. but crazy how it's being weaponised - and not for gun law repeal. Crazy world.

If you're gonna implode - might as well REALLY implode, yeah? 😱

Trump has landed into a fairytale world in Windsor - and now Chequers. They're lathering it on in spades for him. He'll be loving it!! Right now, he'll be putty in their hands. Aim big Starmer! He'll not refuse.

What a goal Aston Villa! Well played Salmon 👏🏼 Now, come on Chelsea 💙

Genocide is defined not just by numbers but by intent. Israel has declared its aim to erase Palestinian life in Gaza. The scale is clear: 680,000 killed, 380,000 infants. A genocide overwhelmingly against children, erasing Palestinian life at its root

Not sure we deserved any more 🫤

Just had a quick look at which transfer windows are still open 🇹🇷🇩🇿🇷🇺 1 day 🇬🇷🇦🇲🇲🇽🇸🇻 2 days 🇻🇳 4 days 🇶🇦 5 days 🇨🇷 7 days Odds on any more #CFC outgoings?

she sells half and half scarves outside Stamford Bridge

Time Starmer went? Mandelson was such a creepy appointment - very much a man to ingratiate himself with the White House AND the Republican Party and not bring any arguments re foreign policy to the oval office. Probably a party buddy from Epstein island. Any chance the socialists might step up?

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Ireland making Armenia look like Brazil - this is where we're at 🙄 Totally outclassed here.

Nothing shows a lust for war and war crimes, quite as much as bombing peace talks being held in a neutral country. #Israel - you are evil beyond belief. And the world shrugs its shoulders. I hope I live long enough to see those complicit handcuffed in the Hague.