Dan O’Neill

“Force, hatred, history, all that. That’s not life for men and women, insult and hatred. And everybody knows that it’s the very opposite of that that is really life… Love, says Bloom. I mean the opposite of hatred.”

- James Joyce, Ulysses

Ten years ago, I campaigned with thousands for the Marriage Referendum.

Strong families build strong communities.

Marriage is an institution that can bind us, roots us, and lift us up: a vital element for a society that honours love & reciprocity.

Empowering Youth: Beyond the Voting Age Debate The Social Democrats have been banging the drum about lowering the voting age to 16, and while it’s dressed up as a bold, progressive idea (and no doubt, many supporters of the proposal are well me…

Votes at 16 says Soc Dems: It's a Sideshow We Don’t Need:

Political apathy isn’t an age problem; it’s a trust problem. And trust in politicians is at rock bottom across the board, not just among the young.

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Every death, Israeli or Palestinian is a tragedy. Every child killed or taken hostage is an atrocity. Hate fuels hate. I stand with peacemakers in Israel & Palestine who reject zealotry & extremism.

End the genocidal slaughter, deliver aid, free all hostages, end illegal settlements🕊️

Vatican spokesperson confirms new pope’s name honors Leo XIII, champion of Catholic social teaching. In an era of wealth inequality, displacement, & AI disruption, calls for worker dignity, common good & respect rings true. #Unions #WorkersRights #Solidarity

If the left can’t rally behind Joe Duffy as a unity candidate for President, it’s doomed to stay fractured.

Don’t be taken for a ride by pound shop Nazis

I’m hearing rumours that Conor McGregor is so delusional he thinks he’s gonna knock out the Vatican vote and become the next Pope.

Pope Francis: Advocating for the Common Good The passing of Pope Francis closes a chapter marked by a voice that, despite its imperfections, consistently spoke for those on the margins. His papacy challenged the “me-first” mindset…

We need to move away from the solipsism and nihilism that prioritise “me, me, me.”

Politics can feel like a performance—endless debates on social media that divide more than they unite.

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I saw Pope Francis in real life and looking at him dressed from head to toe in white, my overall impression was “he’s very clean.”

Pope Francis: Advocating for the Common Good The passing of Pope Francis closes a chapter marked by a voice that, despite its imperfections, consistently spoke for those on the margins. His papacy challenged the “me-first” mindset…

He wasn’t perfect, but he was human. Pope Francis did his best to champion the common good, urging us to prioritise compassion, justice, and solidarity.

#PopeFrancis #CommonGood

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Workers Rising: The ITGWU & Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising Happy Easter! In this video I look back at Ireland’s pivotal 1916 Easter Rising. The Irish Transport and General Workers’ Union (ITGWU) – precursor to SIPTU – played a defining role. In 1916,…

Happy Easter! 🐣 Wishing you a restful weekend.

Check out my latest video diving into the ITGWU and the 1916 Easter Rising – a pivotal moment in Irish history! 🇮🇪 #EasterRising #ITGWU #IrishHistory #1916Rising #HistoryVideo

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Minimum Wage Delays in Ireland I’ve just published a vlog diving into the Government’s talk of delaying minimum wage increases—and what it means for workers across Ireland. It’s a big deal, and it’s got a lot of us fired up. Fro…

Concerned about the delay in raising the minimum wage to 2029. A fair wage supports workers, businesses, and the economy. Let’s discuss solutions! #LivingWage danoneill.ie/2025/04/15/m...

If Jeff Bezos can send Katy Perry into space, surely he should send a few Irish celebrities too for the craic

May Day Activity for Early Years Looking for fun May Day activities for preschoolers? This 30-minute Early Years workshop plan is perfect for 4-5-year-olds, introducing them to different jobs, gratitude for workers, teamwork (with…

Discover a fun, engaging May Day activity for early years in my latest blog post! Perfect for early childhood education, this creative idea sparks joy and learning about respect at work. 🌸 #EarlyYearsEducation #MayDayCrafts #PreschoolActivities

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The folks at @adhdireland are collaborating with a researcher to do a study on the experience of adults with ADHD in the workplace.

If you’d like to take part, you can do so at this link: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Is deas an pacáistiú a fheiceáil scríofa i nGaeilge. Níos mó de seo, le do thoil. Cén fáth nach bhfuil?

“We cannot build a secure world on mountains of weapons; security comes from trust, not threats.”

- Olof Palme

“Every bomb dropped, every life lost, is a defeat for humanity—not a victory for any cause.”

- Olaf Palme

“If the workers of Europe could clasp hands instead of grasping rifles, there would be no war.” - Jean Jaurès

EU Minimum Wages Directive: Future for Worker Rights in Ireland The EU’s Adequate Minimum Wages Directive remains a critical issue for workers’ rights in Ireland, though its future hangs in the balance. Designed to ensure fair pay and strengthen collective barg…

EU Min Wages Directive at risk, but Ireland’s workers deserve action. Unions demand a robust plan for collective bargaining by end of year —CJEU ruling or not. Fair pay can’t wait. #RespectAtWork #WorkersRights danoneill.ie/2025/03/07/e...

EU Minimum Wages Directive: Future for Worker Rights in Ireland The EU’s Adequate Minimum Wages Directive remains a critical issue for workers’ rights in Ireland, though its future hangs in the balance. Designed to ensure fair pay and strengthen collective barg…

EU Min Wages Directive at risk, but Ireland’s workers deserve action. Unions demand a robust plan for collective bargaining by end of year —CJEU ruling or not. Fair pay can’t wait. #RespectAtWork #WorkersRights danoneill.ie/2025/03/07/e...

I stand firm on Irish neutrality. The triple lock—UN, government, and parliamentary consent—protects our children from foreign wars, preserving Ireland’s soul and its role as a diplomatic voice of reason.

Get up out of bed folks.

Do you think successful people like John Lennon stayed in bed all day!?

“You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go.”

Led an exciting workshop tonight on digital campaigns & comms for activists in @siptu.bsky.social’s @earlyyearsunion.bsky.social push.

Great energy, big ideas—ready to make waves online!

Met with Dave Tobin, #Limerick cycling activist & Vice Chair of Irish Cycling Campaign for a chat. Discussed uniting trade unionists to boost active travel & public transport. His strategic vision & focus on the social impact of transport policy on workers is inspiring.

Great turnout in The Marketsfield tonight for @treatyunitedfc.bsky.social vs @finnharpsfc.bsky.social

Chilly all the same! #loi #limerick

Former Sinn Féin senator takes up campaign role with trade union group Paul Gavan is to take on responsibility for the Irish Congress of Trade Unions’ campaigns on issues such as housing and trade union rights

This is great news for the trade union movement and particularly, for workers in Paul’s home of #Limerick.

Paul has always been an excellent campaigner and advocate for workers rights and union strength

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Enhancing Workers’ Safety: Body Cameras for Traffic Wardens There’s a new development on the streets of Limerick that’s caught my eye—and it’s one I feel I can stand behind as a workers’ rights advocate. Limerick City and County Council has just kicke…

Traffic wardens, like all workers, deserve protection too. Body cameras could save lives and ensure accountability. Read more: wp.me/peeDVk-5Z #Limerick