Great to participate in another excellent Joint Committee meeting of IHREC and NIHRC today in Belfast. Essential all-island dialogue and practical cooperation on human rights.

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) 17 November 2025 Joint Communiqué www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell has been elected as president of the Network of Presidents of the Supreme Judicial Courts of the European Union.

“THE GFA IS DEAD…ON”😍

Bacik’s border poll timeline bid will be seen by Labour as united Ireland clarion call www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

‘In the keynote address at the end of Labour's one-day annual conference … Ms Bacik, for the first time, said she wants a clear timeline set out for … a "unity referendum" or border poll.’ www.rte.ie/news/politic...

Labour Party leader calls on governments to set out timeline for Irish unity referendums www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Chief Justice of NI Siobhán Keegan launching the ‘Rule of Law in Perspective’ series in Belfast this evening. Vital conversations in these turbulent times.

Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president. He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron. The President’s term of office ends at midnight. ⁦‪@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social

Béal Feirste - Belfast.

Pathway, Botanic Gardens, Belfast.

Good evening, Belfast.

On latest ‘border poll’ musings. Pause to recall the many things the British Government said were not happening here in the past. Preparation and planning for potential constitutional change is well underway. And the British Government knows it.

‘He said it was likely he would lend his voice to the campaign for a united Ireland, if a border poll was held.’ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani issues challenge to Donald Trump after stunning win www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...

Many people of my generation here will find the contemporary reintroduction of “pan-nationalist/republican front” disturbing and disheartening. Those intent on adopting such terms should reflect deeply - and with a bit of maturity - on the potential consequences.

Béal Feirste.

Many congratulations to @sjamcbride.bsky.social @fotoole.bsky.social and the @arinsproject.bsky.social for delivering such a serious, well-informed and readable contribution to reflections on possible constitutional futures. Essential reading.

Oíche Shamhna.

As we mark the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights on 4 November, let's not forget the simple yet profound idea behind it: by protecting human rights and democratic governance, and ensuring their enforcement, Europe could secure lasting peace.

‘The Age of Backlash: The European Convention on Human Rights and the New Political Reality’ A recording of the symposium is now available here: youtu.be/-3GcjqHtPyo?...

The baffling obsession with the ECHR in English politics continues. The potential for yet another direct collision with the GFA is there. Unwise, ill-advised and foolish: legally and politically. As they will discover, again.

Thank you to Dr Andrew Forde DCU for the opportunity to underline once again today the centrality of the ECHR to our peace process and peace agreement. A significant conversation about the values that underpin successful, stable and sustainable democratic societies.

Really looking forward to this conversation with Prof John Doyle @arinsproject.bsky.social Everyone welcome.

Brian Friel's "Translations" in Dakar: www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Great discussion in Galliagh. Another night where a panel from mixed backgrounds find so much common ground, and flesh out the kind of Republic we want to live in. Lovely crowd with loads of ideas. Thanks to Think32 for having us, and the gorgeous Derry welcome.

Prof Colin Harvey, QUB: United Ireland debate is increasingly loud – preparation cannot be deferred forever. Guarantees are required, and a firm idea of what will be voted on. Enough is known to commence deliberations on timing… www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

‘Serious players across these islands – and well beyond – realise that intensive and open governmental preparation cannot be deferred forever.’ @irishtimes.com www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Howth Head.

Ireland’s Eye.

Velvet Strand, Portmarnock.

Cupán caife.

TCD.

Cycling to the Park, Catherine Connolly, president-elect of Ireland. Comhghairdeas agus fáilte a Uachtaráin-tofa go dtí Páirc an Fhionnuisce!

‘He believes the backlash against human rights gains can be turned around, pointing to the scale of public opposition globally to the war on Gaza.’ www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

Ormeau Park, Belfast.

A majority of people in Northern Ireland think the Secretary of State should publish the criteria for calling a border poll, according to a poll. m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...

The OPW at Kilmainham Gaol Museum has launched The Prisoners’ Lens, a new exhibition revealing rare photographs secretly taken by prisoners in 1921. Open daily, admission is free. 🗓️ 23 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 📍 Kilmainham Gaol Museum Learn More 👉https://cutt.ly/ir4lK6Zg

ANNOUNCEMENT: There are less than 48 hours left in An Clogán's Kickstarter campaign! A huge thank you to all those who have donated so far. We have already raised €1,775 of our €2,000 goal. We'd really appreciate your help in getting us over the line!

Essential reading from @clairemitchell.bsky.social in the inaugural edition of @ancloganmag.bsky.social

2025: Voting rights still denied. citizensassembly.ie/wp-content/u...

Very poor judgement by the leader of the DUP today - large parts of political unionism appear to be abandoning any notion of a shared society here.

Our thoughts with Bloody Sunday families now as court finds former British paratrooper Soldier F not guilty of murders that day in 1972. We @humanrightsfirst.org will continue to stick with families looking for justice from N Ireland conflict @cjharvey1.bsky.social #speirgorm

Solidarity with the Bloody Sunday families. Today and always.

New job with us in Maynooth School of Law and Criminology: universityvacancies.com/maynooth-uni... Happy to chat on an informal basis with anyone interested.

Looking forward to presenting on Étiennette Beuque in UCD tomorrow. This research emerges from the IMAGIN_IRL project on the reception of the Irish revolution in France @clairedubois.bsky.social. Check out our digital exhibition here if you haven't already: meshs-omekas.univ-lille.fr/omeka-s/s/im...

Irish Unity: Motion [Private Members] – Dáil Éireann (34th Dáil) – Tuesday, 21 Oct 2025 – Houses of the Oireachtas www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/d...

Obligation on lawyers to represent clients - O'Callaghan www.rte.ie/news/preside...

IN PICTURES: #Think 32 Irish Unity debate held in Galliagh Community Centre