This war is so damn confusing. It’s why we shouldn’t let drunks and dementia patients run it.

Leo Varadkar is getting some stick for his urban vs rural comments. Urban population in Ireland is c 68% vs 32% using Eurostat's definition. CROSS data would suggest 75-80% of Ireland's GDP / GVA would be attributable to Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford cities.

I'm a broken record on this but the radicalisation and brain rot of Gen X/boomers is a massively under-appreciated problem

Daniel Kinahan, the Irishman alleged to be one of Europe’s leading organised criminals and drug traffickers, has been arrested in Dubai on an Irish arrest warrant. www.ft.com/content/50bb...

Peace, but only during trading hours

Keir Starmer's April is looking as risky as Arsenal's!

From the new Private Eye

Very sad to learn of the death of Alex Manninger, who has passed away unexpectedly at 48. Played such a crucial role for Arsenal in the 1997-98 double season - and was held in the highest regard as a goalkeeper and a person. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

You only LIV once.. until the Saudis pull the $$$ plug #Golf

Is your colleague really good at teaching economics, and in Europe? Nominate him or her 👇🏼 Deadline is 30 April eeassoc.org/education-co...

Sounds like a peak AI moment?

Pope Leo should be magnanimous and offer to concelebrate at his funeral. Just to make sure, you know ;)

Boycott it

Assume all those preparing their podcasts or Substacks musing on the imminent collapse of Irish society might have to postpone their screeds

The American Economic Association awards Harvard Economics professor Ludwig Straub the 2026 John Bates Clark Medal — one of the most prestigious honors in economics. Theresa F. Bartelme and Uy B. Pham report. www.thecrimson.com/article/2026...

Ken O'Flynn sums up why I will.never vote for an Independent in another Irish general election. Populist spoofer

Or a ballistic missile hits Mar-a-Lago? What's this guy on about?

This guy's bullshit (economic analysis, it's not) is off the charts

No surprise Healy-Rae jumped at the first difficult hurdle. Populist to the core.

Did Jeff write this himself?

He might conveniently miss the vote;)

🚨🚨 "Orbán’s loss brings to an end the assumption of inevitability that has pervaded the MAGA movement...that illiberal parties are somehow destined not just to win but to hold power forever, because they have the support of the “real” people. " Great piece by @anneapplebaum.bsky.social

President Zelenskyy: The future is already on the front line - #Ukraine is building it. "In four years, Ukraine has built a new defense industry. One that is large-scale, effective, and impressive in every sense. Our missiles,unmanned systems,interceptors,attack&naval drones,reconnaissance systems⤵️

Biggest spoofer in Irish politics...?

Donald Trump: he‘s just like us (losing his mind at the consequences of Donald Trump’s actions and posting his way through the emotional turmoil)

If you win the Masters back to back you should get green pants

People will be closely studying how Hungary's opposition pulled off their win in such a pro-incumbent system. Important to note that the theme was corruption. Democrats need to get much better at calling out Trump's corruption.

People in the Budapest Metro, Hungary, shouting: “Russians, go home!”

Trump orders naval blockade of post-Orban Hungary, unaware it is landlocked.

All told, the Gardai handled the #fuelprotests pretty well. They de-escalated situations without any violence

Orbán shortly joining that most competitive of housing markets - ground floor apartments in Moscow.

So far, Vance’s foreign policy record is yelling at Zelensky for not thanking Trump enough, campaigning for AfD in Germany and Orban in Hungary, getting rejected by the Pope on his invite to the US, and failing in the Iran negotiations.

Let JD Vance do Reform & Farage next ;)

Terrible take from the NYT: “Orban’s defeat is a setback for the global nationalist revival promoted by President Trump.” Is that what we’re calling Fascism these days? (Also, it started with Putin.)

Put Orbán on a one-way train ticket to Moscow. And thanks JD Vance, you did your bit #Magyar #Hungary

I see Sinn Féin have tabled their annual pointless vote of no confidence in the Government. How many is that by now?

Orban: “Too many people are voting” — the plaint of kleptocratic vote suppressors and gerrymanderers the world over… And yes I am looking at you GOP

Havertz does a job as a late sub. Today he has been worse than useless. Eze and Dowman need to come on. #Arsenal

Racists brining the country to a standstill this week (under guise of fuel crisis) tried to intimidate one of the great charities in the country last night. MSOÉ have been feeding the unhoused for 11 years on O Connell street. Ugly scenes but beautiful show of solidarity from the people they feed.

Artemis II just gave a finger to all the anti-science crackpots Thank you

Tens of thousands chant “Russians, go home!” at tonight’s anti-Orbán concert in Budapest’s Heroes’ Square ahead of Sunday’s Hungarian election.

Hopefully, Orbán will be seeking asylum in Moscow pretty soon.

Hardline response?? They should used whatever was necessary to protect key infrastructure and not allow protesters break the law in terms of road offences

Fascinating, Zelensky coming out publicly more and more and saying that Trump is working with/for Putin. The Ukrainians seem to have determined that telling the truth is preferable to lying to please Trump.

Leo XIV is the first Pope to be eligible to run for US President.

Our statement on the fuel protests. We call on governments at all levels to act now and deliver a faster transition to clean energy for a healthier, more secure and more resilient Ireland.

Please don't call this hack an economist!

Any other countries think it might be time to ban Israel from Eurovision 2026?

Spanish PM Pedro calls for the IMMEDIATE ARREST of Netanyahu He said: "Netanyahu launched the worst possible unjustified attack against Lebanon. His contempt for life and international law is intolerable. He is a criminal that must be arrested immediately.” #cdnpoli

Funnily enough, I haven't heard the Irish fuel protestors champion renewable energy