Richard Gallagher

This Government is happy to throw families to the wolves.

"Government scrapped energy credits despite officials warning of spike in arrears as bills soared
Officials warned that without supports households would be hit by an extra €321 in electricity costs."

Much sneering and cries of antisemitism today regarding people voicing concern at Israeli and Zionist involvement in an Irish local government decision.

Meanwhile …

Scene from OFFICE SPACE with Michael Bolton replying to Samir Nagheenanajar: “No way. Why should I change? He's the one who sucks.”

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Very sad news today.

Just like the move to bring in the IHRA definition of Anti-Semitism, here’s a directive brought to you from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs via the Taoiseach’s office.

For example, the seeming moral authority on this issue is this Irish man. Someone who only a matter of weeks ago posted this about Isaac Herzog who signed bombs destined to be dropped on children trapped inside an open air prison.

By those who have justified genocide over the last two years and those who have participated in the genocide directly. They, and their tactics, should never be given an inch in this country.

… the first Chief Rabbi of Ireland (his father) who he is purposefully being misrepresented as. Conflating Zionism with Judaism is intellectually dishonest and, yes, a form of antisemitism itself. This is co-ordinated by those who wish to limit acceptable speech on the matter …

The hasbara is strong today.

Whatever your thoughts on renaming public spaces, the movement to rename Herzog park is motivated by his long list of crimes against humanity. It has nothing to do with him being Jewish. For that matter, he is also not … 🧵

This is great to hear. Furthermore, rather than this position turning off voters in Britain, I firmly believe the contrary is more likely.

Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told Rooney has said she intended to use royalties from her work "to go on supporting Palestine Action."

Banning books now are we Kier? www.bbc.com/news/article...

Ed Abrahamson presented as the most moderate of Zionists today in the Irish Times. Whilst there is a post of his from just some weeks ago meeting with the “GOAT” and king bomb signer himself, Isaac Herzog.

Paschal Donohoe’s legacy? A masterclass in managing the books… while everything else burned quietly in the background.

Petition to Ban Fox Hunting in Ireland Can you support this campaign to bring in legislation banning the hunting of foxes using packs of dogs and horses?

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe... @uplift.ie

Blows my mind how people prefer club football over this.

Troy Parrott celebrates hat-trick in dramatic last minute winner for Ireland against Hungary. Photo - Atilla Kesebenedek/AFP/Getty Images. From The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/16/parrott-hat-trick-republic-of-ireland-world-cup-2026-playoff-spot-wild-win?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

A hilarious line from Murph on @secondcaptains.bsky.social, paraphrase - never mind McIlroy at the Masters, Troy Parrott has had the greatest Thursday to Sunday run in the history of Irish sport. #COYBIG #speirgorm

If this lad isn't on the Toy Show surprising some kid with a signed jersey, I'll eat my hat.

Now that the dust has settled, where do we place Parrot’s 5 goals in terms of great Irish sporting achievements? 5 goals in 3 days to take us to a World Cup playoff given where we were before the Portugal game means it’s right up there at the very top for me. Just incredible.

Troy Parrott. Echos of Robbie Keane's goal against Germany in 2002. What a moment. #COYBIG 🇮🇪

Parrott will rightly take the praise but can’t forget the difference Finn Azaz has made. He’s a player we were desperately crying out for since Wes Hoolahan. The type of player we find it so difficult to produce. Virtually every chance we created recently came through him.

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Incredible that it’s always the parties that you could count their youth vote on your fingers that have this position.

Yes. Never a pen.

That is a SHOCKING penalty decision for England. As bad as I’ve seen. Unorthodox tackle but the ball was won cleanly. Is there no VAR?

We are all dentists now! #COYBIG

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In case any prospective Xmas present buyers are trying to gauge my interest in reading a book edited by English Tory Zionist Iain Dale called “The Taoiseach: A Century of Political Leadership”.

Great to have Dr Cormac Moore in Lifford today speaking at Donegal Historical Society’s conference “Borders and Boundaries: The Boundary Commission 1925 - 2025.” @cormacmoorehist.bsky.social

EU Commission chart showing the changes in annual road deaths from 2019 to 2024. All countries are showing improvement except Estonia (+33%), Ireland (+22%) and Spain (+2%)

It's upsetting to see a chart like this. A radical overhaul of Ireland's approach to road safety is needed, centred on education, enforcement, and design

#spéirgorm

Why is it so hard for people like Dan and Andrew to understand that only one of these horrible things is being carried out by a western ally and at the behest of the EU, UK and US specifically.

Worth noting that parties that backed Catherine for President now on 42% whilst FFG are on 37%.