[13:33] Education funding 'paltry and pitiful' - TUI

The General Secretary of the Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) Michael Gillespie has said that the Irish education system continues to suffer from chronic and deliberate underfunding, which he described as a legacy of austerity prolonged by political indifference.

https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2025/0422/1508870-tui-conference/

#theTeachers'Union #Ireland #MichaelGillespie #Irish

[16:10] Irish-born cardinal announces the death of Pope Francis

An Irish-born cardinal made the announcement to the world that Pope Francis had died.

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0421/1508735-cardinal-kevin-farrell/

#Irish #Francis

[12:06] Pope Francis's Irish visit and its theme of forgiveness

As Pope Francis's plane, Shepherd One, with an Irish tricolour and the flag of the Holy See flying from the cockpit windows, touched down at Dublin Airport on the morning of Saturday 25 August 2018, it marked the first visit by a reigning pontiff to Ireland in almost 40 years.

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0421/1508689-pope-francis-irish-visit-and-its-theme-of-forgiveness/

#Francis #ShepherdOne #Irish #DublinAirport #themorningofSaturday25August2018 #first #Ireland #almost40years

[11:21] President Higgins leads Irish tributes to Pope Francis

President Michael D Higgins has led Irish tributes to Pope Francis following his death this morning, saying there was a "warmth" to the Pope, who brought a "unique humility" to the role.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0421/1508691-ireland-pope/

#MichaelDHiggins #Irish #Francis #thismorning

[08:00] Why Germany robustly polices pro-Palestinian protests

Last month Berlin authorities issued deportation orders to two Irish citizens for taking part in pro-Palestinian protests. Germany's long-standing support for Israel goes some way to explaining the country's robust policing of rallies since the start of the current Israel-Hamas war.

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0421/1508593-germany-palestine-protests/

#Lastmonth #Berlin #two #Irish #pro_Palestinian #Germany #Israel

[18:22] Mary Lou McDonald blasts Taoiseach over Irish unity comments as she calls for border poll by 2030

Sinn Féin leader Mary-Lou McDonald has accused the Taoiseach of having “his head in the sand” on Irish unity.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/mary-lou-mcdonald-blasts-taoiseach-over-irish-unity-comments-as-she-calls-for-border-poll-by-2030/a633655484.html

#SinnFéin #Mary_LouMcDonald #Irish

[16:46] Nicola Coughlan raises more than £100,000 for trans charity after gender ruling

Irish actress Nicola Coughlan has helped raise more than £100,000 for a trans rights charity following the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman.

https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/nicola-coughlan-raises-more-than-100000-for-trans-charity-after-gender-ruling/a954131790.html

#Irish #NicolaCoughlan #morethan£100,000 #SupremeCourt

The newest addition to our #backyard #garden. This is a #European consort black currant bush that we purchased from a private seller in Livingston, #NewJersey . When this grows in and produces berries, we'll be able to make authentic #Irish soda #bread with real garden-grown black currants. That makes my #IrishAmerican heart happy.

[21:34] Conor McGregor casts doubt on bid for Irish Presidency in Tucker Carlson interview

Conor McGregor has cast doubt on his ability to run for the Irish Presidency, in his interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/conor-mcgregor-casts-doubt-on-bid-for-irish-presidency-in-tucker-carlson-interview/a1140924899.html

#ConorMcGregor #Irish #FoxNews #TuckerCarlson

Jojo, an actionist and beloved friend to so many of us, has passed away at the age of 21.

https://x.com/Pal_action/status/1912566770000621752

#Ireland #irish
#Gaza #Palestine #Syria #iran
#lebanon #Genocide #geopolitics
@palestine @lebanon @yemen @irannachrichten #SettlerColonialism
#AntiImperialism #tiktok #cdnpoli
#antiPalestinianracism #canada #usa #yemen
@blackmastodon
#freePalestine #GazaGenocide #IsraelTerroristState #StopGenocide
#palestina #StopAIPAC #IDFTerrorists #DismantleZionism

[22:09] Father, daughter among Irish troops deploying to Lebanon

The next group of Irish soldiers to deploy on the UNIFIL mission in south Lebanon are training in Co Wicklow.

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0417/1508286-irish-troops-lebanon-deployment/

#Irish #UNIFIL #Lebanon #CoWicklow

[07:42] Netflix to release documentary on Jason Corbett killing

Streaming platform Netflix is to release a documentary on the 2015 killing of Irish man Jason Corbett in the United States.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0417/1508113-jason-corbett/

#Netflix #2015 #Irish #JasonCorbett #theUnitedStates

[07:00] Irish authors raise concerns over Meta's alleged AI use

A group of Irish authors will present a petition to the Department of Trade raising their concerns over the alleged use by Meta of their publications to train its AI model, Llama 3.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0417/1508104-authors-petition-meta-ai/

#Irish #theDepartmentofTrade #Meta #AI #Llama3

Appeal over missing Mayo man last seen in Northern Ireland – The Irish News https://www.byteseu.com/927836/ #Ballycastle #GeorgeBrennan #Ireland #IRISH #NorthernIreland #RepublicOfIreland #Ulster

[17:55] Hozier, Trump, and Ed Sheeran on Time influence list

Irish singer Hozier has been named `a titan of 2025' along with Donald Trump, Ed Sheeran and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Time magazine's list of the most influential people.

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0416/1508051-hozier-trump-and-movie-stars-on-time-influence-list/

#Irish #Hozier #2025 #DonaldTrump #EdSheeran #Facebook #MarkZuckerberg #Time

[16:06] Conor McGregor would be ‘widely rejected’ in presidential run, says Jack Chambers

Conor McGregor would be "widely rejected" by the Irish public if he ran for president, a Cabinet minister has said.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/conor-mcgregor-would-be-widely-rejected-in-presidential-run-says-jack-chambers/a2116000557.html

#ConorMcGregor #Irish #Cabinet

[09:50] Irish man (76) dies in swim tragedy in Malta

An Irish man has drowned after getting into difficulty while swimming at a popular holiday spot in Malta.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/irish-man-76-dies-in-swim-tragedy-in-malta/a104699841.html

#Irish #Malta

[07:10] Oilseed rape crop increases across Ireland due to demand

Global supply constraints on sunflower oil and a spike in the price of olive oil have meant home-produced rapeseed oil has become more common on Irish supermarket shelves.

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0416/1507863-rapeseed-oil/

#Irish

[22:33] Irish man (76) dies in swim tragedy in Malta

An Irish man has drowned after getting into difficulty while swimming at a popular holiday spot in Malta.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/irish-man-76-dies-in-swim-tragedy-in-malta/a104699841.html

#Irish #Malta

[21:43] Irish man, 76, dies following drowning incident in Malta

An Irish man, 76, has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea in Malta.

https://www.rte.ie/news/europe/2025/0415/1507860-malta-death/

#Irish #76 #Malta