The permutations and ramifications of Paschal Donohoe stepping down as a Minister and TD could be pretty major. Truly, never a dull moment.

One to watch today. Centrist parties in Ireland and Britain have tried to ape the Frederiksen model... is it coming undone? www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

TROY. PARROTT.

Seagulls having a field day at Chapelizod. #StormClaudia

New Group Chat 💬 The Housing Plan 🏡 Catherine Connolly’s presidency and the Irish language 🇮🇪 The “ceasefire” in name only ⚠️ And, yes, Fianna Fáil infighting 🗳️ open.spotify.com/episode/7nEO...

🗣️ “You don’t put that stuff up there unless you think it’s going to be there for a while.” The Group Chat discuss the ceasefire in Gaza, and growing fears that Israel’s ‘yellow line’, set up by the IDF, could become a permanent fixture. 📺 Tonight at 10PM | Virgin Media One & Virgin Media Play

Sorry, did Heimir get in Ronaldo’s face?

“A̶l̶f̶ The Group Chat has been deferred!” #coybig

Absolute frauds, Bill. Found out. #coybig

That fella Ronaldo… is a cod.

HAHAHAHHAHAHA

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Tried to tease out what exactly they mean by “starter homes”, no real answer on size/price/how long a person should be in a “starter homes” on average.

A third man, aged in his thirties, arrested by Gardaí in Co Laois in connection with cross-border investigation into far right terror cell.

Representative Lauren Boebert, one of the Republicans pressing for more Epstein disclosures, was summoned for a meeting in the White House Situation Room on Wednesday. nyti.ms/3LCozUb

Former President Mary McAleese spoke about her own childhood experience of homelessness at the launch of Focus Ireland’s 'No Child Without a Home' campaign. The campaign highlights steps the government can take to end child homelessness. #VMNews

Day One for Catherine Connolly and Michael D Higgins’s (endearing) famously messy desk is no more!

Breaking News: House Democrats released emails in which Jeffrey Epstein alleged that Donald Trump knew of the convicted sex offender's conduct and “spent hours at my house” with a victim.

The James Bond franchise faces a big problem: me, the viewer, has been shot at the start of the movie through the barrel of my gun, and I'm dripping blood over my own eye balls (they're in the gun)

President Catherine Connolly has called for action on war, genocide and climate change, saying the normalisation of war “has never been and will never be acceptable” to Ireland, a nation with a long tradition of neutrality and peacekeeping. #VMNews

Unbelievable song.

Ms Rachel says The New York Times asked her if she’s funded by Hamas

Aid agencies say a fraction of promised aid has reached Gaza despite ceasefire

Have been sent the clip of Bernese Mountain Dog owners sending off Michael D twice by heart-melted people outside of Ireland. What a country.

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina are preparing to leave Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening as his term comes to an end. Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president. #VMNews

Gardaí are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was attacked in Tuam while returning home from school last month. The boy’s father condemned the 'violent' attack on his son, adding that his family 'do not feel safe' following the incident jrnl.ie/6869280

Football Association of Ireland EGM passes motion calling on UEFA to ban Israel from all club and international competitions. Resolution brought by Bohemian Football Club - approved by 88%. Motion cites operation by the Israeli FA of clubs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Hard to think of anything in media that regularly brings me as much pure joy anymore as the headline in The New York Times' Trilobites section.

Must visit.

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly confirms she will not be attending the inauguration of Irish president Catherine Connolly due to "other commitments".

Right-wing extremist terror group planned destruction of Galway Mosque, court hears. www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...

BBC really burying the lede there

Infant remains have been recovered from the site of the former mother-and-baby home in Tuam, Co Galway as excavation work there continues

On Simon Harris and the immigration debate.

Pod 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/3jfs...

The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.

In pod feeds now!

Twenty-nine sailors drowned when the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in the Great Lakes' icy waters on Nov. 10, 1975. The ship was immortalized in a surprise hit 1976 folk ballad by Gordon Lightfoot. n.pr/3JKj19D

"A vehicle carrying the men was stopped by gardaí in Co Laois in an operation involving armed members. Pipe ends and sealant, at least one bulletproof vest, cable ties, hatchets, knives and a Tricolour were discovered." www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...

Yeah, I'm sure he'll get right on that

Two men have been arrested in connection with the arson attack in Drogheda last Friday. Both aged in their twenties.

X is designed to radicalise people. The algorithm promotes Elon Musk's agenda to promote racists and people who want violence bought - specifically - to the streets of Britain. Members of Parliament, major institutions and the media should not be there. news.sky.com/story/the-x-...

Outgoing President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have welcomed President-elect Catherine Connolly and her family to Áras an Uachtaráin. Connolly will be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president next week. #VMNews

Incredible

Yes… Ha Ha Ha… YES.

President Higgins welcomes his successor Catherine Connolly to the Áras. Warm embrace between the pair, with President Higgins wishing Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian “health and happiness” and congratulating them on a “great achievement”. @virginmedianews.bsky.social