Loving the 'Our Flag' initiative. This is exactly what we need. Us people of migrant background reclaiming the Irish flag as our own and emphasising this is our home too.

At my Irish citizenship ceremony today the presiding judge thanked us all for enriching Ireland and told us never to forget where we came from or what we brought with us from there.

🤔 Some casual racism for your Sunday afternoon courtesy of the UK's BBC. Alcohol consumption rates in Ireland are roughly the same as those in the UK. While UK has a significant problem with under-age drinking in comparison to Ireland's far lower levels. #Speirghorm #Speirgorm

They made two culinary students in Ireland make poutine with chips, gravy and cheese curds that they had to import all the way from the UK? That's just bizarre. Surely that could have all been sources locally? Or was that another part of the challenge? 😂

A fascinating mix of Americans, Brits, and our own home grown West Brits. I suppose it isn't surprising but it's the West Brit far-right idiots Ireland really needs to be worried about - them and their far-right pals in Northern Ireland.

🤔 Wetherspoons have operated in Ireland for about a decade. Pretty embarrassing absence of basic journalism here @lbc.co.uk

The selective application of the law in the UK continues. Political dissent is targeted and suppressed in areas where the government knows they will get away with it. As a close neighbour we should be deeply concerned about this authoritarian slide.

Let me start by saying I am not a cheerleader for Irlgov, nor do I have a historical axe to grind. The effects of colonisation on a country are full spectrum. I want to focus on two aspects, but this should not diminish the filling of charnel houses, poorhouses, or coffin ships. 2

There are theses to be written. Not comprehensive, but here are some thoughts on Ireland and Brexit. It pays to take a wide-angle lens for this type of thing. The story is nevertheless informative A 🧵

Well this aged beautifully. Have a nice life Marco🖕 #Ireland #COYBIG

His suggestion that Ireland is part of Britain isn't even the dimmest bit, I'm actually impressed

Interesting piece on what the 213K spoiled votes in the Irish presidential election might actually signify: www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...

Not in a fucking fit. Imagine A Knight Commander of the British Empire being the President of Ireland. Fuck away off.

A very helpful explainer on how you might consider using your vote today. Remember - if your first preference is to scrap this election and run another process then vote 1 for Jim Gavin. You can still use your second preference vote for the other candidate of your choice. #SpeirGorm #SpeirGhorm

Meanwhile the Brits are at it again - fitting Ireland to a British narrative. Ireland has had a ‘radical socialist’ president for the past 14y. Ireland has less than 1% support for the far right. We call this sort of colonial ‘analysis’ tansplaining* #Aras25 #Speirghorm

I'm not sure how I feel about agreeing with Breda O'Brien for the first time - but she's right about this. If you think the field of candidates doesn't offer you a choice you can support - then vote for Jim Gavin. #Ireland #Speirgorm #Speirghorm #PresidentialElection #VótáilJimGavin1 #President

Apparently not - it seems in this dystopian future you're describing that all of Donegal and big chunks of Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan and Louth have been annexed by the UK. #Speirgorm #Speirghorm #Ireland

I'll say again at the outset - I won't be voting for Catherine Connolly. I mention that because I want to emphasise how every voter in Ireland should be demanding that RTÉ be held to a higher bar in their election coverage. This is yet another instance of sub-standard coverage that doesn't inform.

Enoch Burke is not a teacher. As a licence fee payer I expect an urgent correction of the record. I won't be voting for Connolly but this is appalling journalism. Do your job #RTE #SpeirGorm #SpeirGhorm #Ireland #Election2025

I mean FFS Ganley, it's the first time in the history of the state there's been a de facto 'none-of-the-above' option on the actual ballot paper. I suppose we should be relieved he's such a moron or else he could be dangerous. #Speirgorm #SpeirGhorm #SpoilYourVote #VótáilGavin1 #JimGavin

Governments across Europe are seizing their "fire at the Reichstag" moments. The UK government plans to introduce legislation to ban peaceful protests when the government dislikes the topic of protest. If you're a European and you're not deeply concerned, then you aren't paying attention.

German police assaulting members of the Bundestag as they peacefully protest. There is a dangerous lurch to the extreme right taking place in many of Europe's largest states. Turning a blind eye or actively supporting injustice and extremism beyond Europe's borders simply brings the cancer within.

Support for "Gavin" polling at 12%. Hopefully support we can build in the coming days - remember a vote for "Gavin" is a vote for none-of-the-above. #Speirghorm #Election2025 #VótáilGavin www.breakingnews.ie/president-el...

The forces of extremism are every present across all sides of the political spectrum. An ongoing reminder of the need for vigilance and a strong political centre 👇

Always infuriating when Irish media don't call this out - it is indeed an offensive racist term. One for which I believe Krugman has never apologised - and presumably he can no longer claim to be ignorant of the racist connotations.

More Farage Brexit success. Jaysus.

Why would anyone spoil a vote in this election? The first time in history that there will be a viable 'none-of-the-above' option on the ballot paper. This can't be said enough - if you don't want any of the candidates then give your first preference votes to Jim Gavin. He will be on the ballot.

Starting to sink in - this whole thing could be up-ended by voting for Gavin on October 24th. If, like me, you're underwhelmed by the candidates on offer - Join the campaign #GavinForPresident #Vótáil1JimGavin

Finally, a none-of-the-above option on the ballot paper for October 24th #GavinForPresident #VoteGavin #JimboAbú

When the Police Service of Northern Ireland fails to control real terrorists like the UVF as they dominate local communities, a lack of police resources is often cited. Still, they were able to send officers to London to arrest people sitting peacefully with cardboard signs #protest #palestine

Tankie says what? More Putin talking points from Catherine Connolly

Once again for those at the back of the class - Ireland isn't British and it is not in the UK. Presumably you have confused Ireland with Northern Ireland.

These attitudes must be challenged at every turn. The exceptionalists - you know who they are, and which parties they're in - are poisoning pro-European efforts in the UK. (Deliberately, or just unable to imagine the UK as an equal?) It's up to the UK to right the ship. Ends

Wait, what, really? I suppose it was inevitable that the exceptionalists would make it our responsibility to fix the UK's Brexit. This is of the Reform UK school of logic. Up means down. But foreigners are always at fault. A 🧵

Ireland has been an independent sovereign state for about a hundred years.

In fact, it very much is a Union committed to the defence of human rights worldwide. european-union.europa.eu/priorities-a...

Former Ambassador McDonagh sounding the alarm for the EU: "the failure...of the EU to act on the Gaza conflict, due to the blocking minority in which Germany has played a central role, is doing deep damage to the EU’s reputation amongst its own citizens..." www.thejournal.ie/readme/opini...

Even though we in Ireland understand the Catholic church's casual relationship with morality - this is quite shocking. Charlie Kirk: "If I see a Black pilot, I’m going to be like, boy, I hope he’s qualified." "Happening all the time in urban America, prowling Blacks go around for fun to go...

"The paper of record" strikes again. Why am I paying a subscription for this shite? For anyone who isn't a...checks notes...Irish Times columnist and former Political Editor (mother of god). Article 14 of Bunreacht na hÉireann makes the necessary provisions. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

Northern Ireland: 👀

A new Explainer out from @aoifemod.bsky.social and me detailing the UK's ECHR commitments under the 1998 Agreement in response to recent speculation. It is short, because there is very little to say - the UK's obligations are evident on the B/GFA's plain text: caj.org.uk/wp-content/u...

There's no need to make such a claim, it's incontrovertible that Ireland is a happier and healthier society since the decline of the Catholic church. Happy to help provide the data that demonstrates that #IrishTimes #BredaObrien Although, as a paying subscriber, I would note that's supposed to...

Presumably the mortification of the British people alone will end this madness soon? #PalestineAction #InjusticeAnywhereIsAThreatToJusticeEverywhere

Yet more unhinged reporting in the media in our near neighbours. With this kind of journalism is it any wonder the UK has veered off into lala land? Makes you wonder what kind of Civics curriculum they have in schools over there. #ECHR #uk #Britain #gfa #GoodFridayAgreement

I strongly condemn Russia’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Kyiv last night - the largest since Russia’s full scale invasion of war.

Liberal traditions? 🤔 Checks notes...

Again - the reason that the Good Friday Agreement locks in the ECHR is that the UK had repeatedly been held accountable by the European Court of Human Rights for human rights breaches during the Troubles - while national courts had failed to do so, even upholding miscarriages of justice

The British state's effort to backslide on its commitments under the terms of the GFA treaty continues.

Kallas: EU member states still have no agreement to suspend free trade with Israel. National positions are a secret so this is open to correction, is partial and speculative. For Israel’s genocide: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czechs, Italy. Against: Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Denmark, Portugal.

fair play to Kitty. I saw the footage leading up to the police punching her in the face, where she shouted "You don't fucking scare us". Protesting against genocide & ethnic cleansing in Palestine is to be applauded but bonus points for highlighting thuggery in the German police too.