Cathal McManus

I’m amazed he included a “No” option tbh

This is really interesting. It would be good to know more about these trends!

Jim Gavin withdraws from Presidential Election Fianna Fáil's candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election "with immediate effect".

Big, but not entirely surprising news. Has been a disaster for Fianna Fáil.

www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

As a (struggling) student of the Irish language I totally endorse this - we can’t understand our present without a knowledge of our language. Even though I’ll never be fluent I’m so pleased to begin to grasp the origins of our landscape & hugely indebted to Manchan Magan.

Irish Language: Belfast City Council votes in favour of policy The policy could see both English and Irish displayed on council vehicles and uniforms, as well as signs.

Great to see.
It will be interesting to see the reactions to it, though.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Just saying…

House of Guinness Irish subtitles 'step in right direction' for language Netflix said:

Great to see
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Always nice to see the hard copy! Looks great!

Four Courts Press | The Irish storyteller by Georges Zimmermann

www.fourcourtspress.ie/books/archiv...
This might be a good starting point. I don't have my copy to hand right now to check the extent, though. I can take a look when I get home later.

An infinity loop made of various European country flags, with a blue heart containing the EU stars at the center-right. Below, bold and regular text reads: "From many languages, one unbreakable bond." A small EU emblem is placed in the bottom-right corner.

Today is the European Day of Languages. And this year, we mark 25 years of celebrating multilingualism in our Union. 🥳

Languages open doors. They help us connect, explore cultures, make lifelong friends, and journey further.

We remain stronger, united in our diversity.

europa.eu/!6FkntW

I think a ruler was used in the making of these clouds #Belfast

Trump’s efforts at reading from an autocue are bizarre. It’s like he loses interest mid sentence and forces himself to continue.

UN inquiry finds Israel has committed genocide in Gaza

Thanks @patrickjmb.bsky.social! Much appreciated

Excellent from @domsball.bsky.social

a man in a military uniform with the words " do n't tell him pike " above him ALT: a man in a military uniform with the words " do n't tell him pike " above him

"We emailed Infidels MC for comment. In response, Mr Mulford instructed fellow leaders of the biker gang not to reply but included the BBC when he clicked 'reply all' - inadvertently disclosing email addresses and names of fellow Infidels MC members..."

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Some moody skies above Belfast this evening

a woman is standing in front of a microphone and says i anticipate problems . ALT: a woman is standing in front of a microphone and says i anticipate problems .

Academia.Edu: “Someone just searched for you on Google:

Me:

South Belfast: Man and boy charged over racially motivated attack The residents of a home in south Belfast were injured when it was attacked by a group of young people.

It is really depressing to see how young people are getting sucked into all of this. Potentially shaping their views for years to come: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Paperback, with new preface, available TODAY
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302...

EU’s credibility on line unless concrete action taken against Israel - Harris ‘Words of condemnation are not enough’ Tánaiste says of ‘horrific genocide’ in Gaza

EU’s credibility on line unless concrete action taken against Israel - Harris

12-year-old charged following racist attack in Belfast A 12-year-old boy and an 18-year-old have been charged with riotous behaviour after a family was targeted in a racially motivated attack on a property in south Belfast.

This is utterly depressing.

www.rte.ie/news/ulster/...

An interesting piece as the new NFL season approaches (🥳).
Perhaps this is a perfect summary of Trump and his business acumen...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/americ...

How Israel's policies created famine in Gaza Israel has systematically obstructed food entering Gaza, aid agencies say, as a UN-backed body confirms a famine.

Yet there has been no meaningful response.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The number of people who told me last year that ‘it can’t get any worse for Gaza.’

But it always could get worse, things can always get worse- and they have.

We are now witnessing an official, full-blown, US-approved famine in Gaza.

Shameful.

Good on the Mirror for having the bravery to strike out against this bullshit

Ireland signs statement condemning Israeli West Bank plan Ireland is among 21 countries to sign a joint statement calling Israel's approval of a major settlement project in the West Bank "unacceptable and a violation of international law".

Ireland is among 21 countries to sign a joint statement calling Israel's approval of a major settlement project in the West Bank "unacceptable and a violation of international law".

Really pleased to have contributed to this conversation.

What does it mean to call Ireland 'home'?

What is it like to be asked 'where are you originally from?'

How is 'Irishness' navigated and experienced amond second-generation young adults?

If you know anyone who might be interested in taking part then please share with them 🙏

A walk in the Belfast hills #IrishSummer