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Andy Heffernan

@andy-heffernan.bsky.social

Current Affairs, Rugby, All things Dementia, EU, Palestine, Balkans, Congo, Defence Forces. Recent convert to Murder Capital. All opinions my own.

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And we're off #IrevWal

07.03.2026 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oxfam warns of risk of 'catastrophe' in Lebanon after fresh Israeli bombardment Further bombardment of Lebanon and Iran’s capitals continued overnight.

Oxfam in Lebanon says Israel's intensified bombardment of Lebanon is triggering further mass forced displacement and risks "catastrophe" in the region.

Motorists have jammed roads trying to flee or seek shelter from the bombing.

www.thejournal.ie/israel-iran-...

06.03.2026 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 Latest News - Alzheimer Scotland propose new assessment process after latest Scottish Medicines Consortium rejection of donanemab

πŸ‘‰ Read more: buff.ly/nRcUt6j

#Alzheimers #scottishmedicines

06.03.2026 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Whilst most of the focus is on the US and their attack on Iran, the real focus should be on Israel as they destroy civilian infrastructure including hospitals in both Iran and Lebanon. This is the Israeli playback and has been for the last 40 years. Collective punishment and dehumanisation.

04.03.2026 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Last night

28.02.2026 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tech, TV, Movies and News: Ellisons on Brink of Colossal Empire

Very concerning given the readiness to support Zionist ideology including Tiktok www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/b...

27.02.2026 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'I found strength I didn’t know I had': Kildare woman on living with Alzheimer'sΒ  - News - Kildare Nationalist A dementia-inclusive community event hosted by the charity’s Friends of ASI initiative will take place at the Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge on tonight ...

'I found strength I didn’t know I had': Kildare woman on living with Alzheimer'sΒ  - News - Kildare Nationalist share.google/hw3eMDeDYYCx...

26.02.2026 23:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Purpose-built supported housing for older people opens Ireland's first purpose-built housing with supports for older people will be officially opened in Dublin today.

RTE news : Purpose-built supported housing for older people opens

www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...

26.02.2026 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@alzheimersocirl.bsky.social now on Bluesky, follow for all things #dementia in Ireland and beyond.

19.02.2026 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Very enjoyable game

13.02.2026 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A City, Taken

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/w...

09.02.2026 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lucinda Creighton: Caving in to fearmongering from farmers is against the national interest

Lucinda Creighton: Caving in to fearmongering from farmers is against the national interest

www.businesspost.ie/analysis-opi...

07.02.2026 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pep Guardiola sends critics a message after being told to β€˜focus on football’ Despite chastening critique by Manchester Jewish group, City boss insists on not being swayed

Pep Guardiola sends critics a message after being told to β€˜focus on football’

06.02.2026 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Please build the community by checking out the people in my "With a Little Help From My Friends..." Starter Pack 6 and giving them a boost toward 20,000 Bluesky followers. If you're really in the giving spirit, please repost too. go.bsky.app/ACXuaR3

05.02.2026 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 76    πŸ” 57    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 2
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Fact-Checking President Trump’s Davos Speech

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...

21.01.2026 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Different Type of Dementia Is Changing What’s Known About Cognitive Decline

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/h...

19.01.2026 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Give me the peace prize or I'll kill you" seems like a pretty funny joke until it literally unfolds on the world stage

19.01.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 837    πŸ” 182    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 8

If Sarries win?

18.01.2026 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The surprising benefits of standing on one leg Spending a few minutes each day balancing on a single limb can make you stronger, boost your memory and keep your brain healthier.

www.bbc.com/future/artic...

15.01.2026 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shane Coleman: Irish response to Mercosur can be summed up in one word - Cowardice

Shane Coleman: Irish response to Mercosur can be summed up in one word - Cowardice

www.businesspost.ie/analysis-opi...

13.01.2026 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Could do with Aungier, Illo, Dooley, loughman, Salona, Jaeger, Milne, Allatola, O'Sullivan, now!

09.01.2026 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Rogue state

03.01.2026 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life Canadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards, transfer money or book everyday services in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary

Why do I have to read an Irish paper for a feature about this?

01.01.2026 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1453    πŸ” 771    πŸ’¬ 55    πŸ“Œ 136

What a #hootenany, best show of the year

01.01.2026 01:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Venezuela Detains Americans Amid Growing U.S. Pressure

And why not?
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/w...

01.01.2026 01:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Why Does Trump Get Away With It?

Interesting insight into what has contributed to the US becoming a rogue state, creating both ridicule and fear across the world.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/o...

30.12.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | What Your Loved Ones With Dementia Are Picking Up On

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/o...

23.12.2025 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gaza is the greatest legal test of our time. If war crimes against Palestinians go unpunished, it signals not only genocide but the collapse of international law. Your support helps us act where governments will not. Your support defies impunity.

23.12.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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John Updike’s best books – Ranked! Following the publication of the novelist’s letters, we count down the best of his books, from the dark magic of The Witches of Eastwick to the misadventures of Rabbit Angstrom

www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

22.12.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Land Grab: Inside Israel’s Escalating Campaign for Control of the West Bank Israeli seizure of Palestinian lands in the West Bank, often brutally, has accelerated, raising doubts about the prospects of a peaceful solution to the conflict.

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

21.12.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0