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Bambini generati al computer cantano a Bono di aiutarli a emigrare in Irlanda e gli chiedono di ascoltare Itamar Ben-Gvir (Otzma Yehudit): è "Gaza to Ireland", il video con cui il ministro israeliano della Sicurezza nazionale, secondo il Jerusalem Post, ha risposto su X al cantante degli U2, che lunedì su Rolling Stone aveva paragonato la sua retorica a quella di Heinrich Himmler. Bono si riferiva a quanto Ben-Gvir disse ad agosto all'ex ostaggio Rom Braslavski: a Gaza ci sono persone che non meritano di vivere, «non sono nemmeno persone». Il ministro ha aggiunto la proposta, "aiutateli a trasferirsi in Irlanda", e a chi parte ha promesso "un futuro meraviglioso". Il futuro, a Gaza, si seppellisce. Martedì nel campo profughi di Nuseirat si è tenuto un funerale collettivo per i resti di quasi 50 persone, estratti dalle macerie di edifici distrutti quasi tre anni fa, e Areej Farajallah ha raccontato all'Associated Press che la settimana prima erano state ritrovate due ossa del marito. E seppelliva anche suo figlio. Israele del resto tiene fuori i mezzi pesanti per scavare. L'International Association of Genocide Scholars, che il 31 agosto 2025 ha stabilito che le politiche di Israele a Gaza rientrano nella definizione giuridica di genocidio, contava già allora migliaia di sepolti sotto le macerie. A Tunisi Ghassan Boughdiri, uno dei quattro organizzatori della Global Sumud Flotilla detenuti a Mornaguia, è in sciopero della fame da tre settimane e da domenica rifiuta anche l'acqua. È svenuto prima di vedere la madre, riferiscono la Flotilla e The New Arab. L'Irlanda ha già deciso: il 5 giugno ha vietato l'ingresso a Ben-Gvir e a Bezalel Smotrich, perché le loro dichiarazioni, disse il primo ministro Micheál Martin, equivalgono in sostanza al desiderio di vedere eliminati i palestinesi dalla Palestina.#LaSveglia per La Notizia Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/la-sveglia-di-giulio-cavalli--3269492/support.

The ESRI is warning that Irish households have yet to feel the full impact of recent energy price rises, with higher food prices expected in the coming months.  Inflation is forecast to remain above 3% next year, while concerns are also growing over Government spending, housing supply and Ireland's reliance on multinational tax revenues.    Alan Morrissey was joined by Micheál Collins, Ennis Economist and Associate Professor of Social Policy at UCD, to look at what these latest warnings mean for households and for the wider Irish economy. Photo (c) pixelshot via Canva

The Taoiseach says while the Government is constantly reviewing health services, no guarantees can be made about provision in the Midwest. Micheál Martin's comments come after it was revealed at the HSE's Regional Health Forum Midwest meeting that, of all the Midwest counties, Clare patients accounted for the majority of admissions to University Hospital Limerick. He says modern emergency departments need a full multidisciplinary team of clinical professionals in place, and decisions relating to hospital infrastructure must be guided by clinical best practice and advice. Speaking in Ennis, the Taoiseach said the final decision on the location of the new hospital has been made, with the focus now on creating a state-of-the-art modern medical facility in Limerick.

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Overnight the Taoiseach gave Ireland's statement to the UN General Assembly. Micheál Martin followed a fiery speech from the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Sean Defoe brings Jonathan Healy (filling in for Anton) the latest from the UN.

Overnight the Taoiseach gave Ireland's statement to the UN General Assembly. Micheál Martin followed a fiery speech from the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Sean Defoe brings Jonathan Healy (filling in for Anton) the latest from the UN.

Micheál bottled itAs Fianna Fáil this year marks its 100th birthday, where does it stand on the issue of Irish Unity? According to its Constitution, Fianna Fáil's first aim is; “To secure in peace and agreement the unity of Ireland and its people.” Very worthy but has the party in or out of government during the last century actually done anything to achieve it?Currently, while the conversation on unity is daily taking place An Taoiseach Micheál Martin is seen by many as the greatest impediment to progress. When asked he waffles and generally dissembles. Ethnic Cleansing of PalestiniansImagine, if at any point during the decades of conflict, the RUC and British Army had invaded Ballymacarrett/Short Strand in East Belfast and forcibly evicted its residents and systematically destroyed every home, shop, school, St. Mathew's, and tore up the roads, sewage and water infrastructure. Imagine too if this policy had been applied to other nationalist areas like Crossmaglen or the Bogside.This is the reality of life for the Palestinian people of the west Bank at this time. A new report by B'Tselem – an Israeli human rights organisation - is a damning indictment of Israeli aggression and apartheid against the Palestinians. It records, in its detailed 200 page report, entitled ‘The Elimination Project,' that as of June this year 64 Shepherding communities have been forcibly expelled from their homes. In the last 20 months the Israeli military has also displaced 33,000 Palestinians from the Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams refugee camps. It destroyed homes, buildings and infrastructure.Imagine, if at any point during the decades of conflict, the RUC and British Army had invaded Ballymacarrett/Short Strand in East Belfast and forcibly evicted its residents and systematically destroyed every home, shop, school, St. Mathew's, and tore up the roads, sewage and water infrastructure. Imagine too if this policy had been applied to other nationalist areas like Crossmaglen or the Bogside.This is the reality of life for the Palestinian people of the west Bank at this time. A new report by B'Tselem – an Israeli human rights organisation - is a damning indictment of Israeli aggression and apartheid against the Palestinians. It records, in its detailed 200 page report, entitled ‘The Elimination Project,' that as of June this year 64 Shepherding communities have been forcibly expelled from their homes. In the last 20 months the Israeli military has also displaced 33,000 Palestinians from the Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams refugee camps. It destroyed homes, buildings and infrastructure. The B'Tselem report is available: https://www.btselem.org// Buíochas  I consider it a great honour for me to have a column  published by the Belfast Media Group. I don't know how many people pay heed to my musings but I am grateful to have a platform to write about whatever takes my fancy. Thats' what the Andersontown News and The Irish Echo do. They provide an alternative viewpoint to the line  promolgated  by the establishment media. An inclusive community based response.You don't have to agree with the editorial line all the time but I for one, and many many others have an affinity with our Andytown News that we will never have with other newspapers.  A newspaper of its own is a mighty asset for any community to have.

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Social media firms face an Oireachtas grilling over dangerous driving videos being shared online. Will new laws help, or is the sharing of harmful material inherent the design of the platforms themselves?Ireland's AI Minister refutes claims that the Irish presidency had a hand in drafting legislation that would scrap GDPR protections for AI products. And Micheál Martin meets Mamdani and plays bingo as he ropes in New York's mayor to help strengthen Irish American ties. The Panel:Senator Garret Ahearn, Fine GaelSinéad Gibney TD, Social DemocratsClaire Scott, Political Correspondent, Sunday Times Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lise Hand and Shane Coleman join Matt to discuss the fallout of Donald Trump's visit to Ireland and how he unexpectedly emerged as a United Irelander. They discuss his responsibility for the fuel prices and whether the protesters should blame him rather than our government. They discuss Sinn Féin's tactics in achieving a United Ireland and why Micheál Martin thinks it's all ráiméis. In light of Gary Murphy's new biography of Brian Cowan, the trio add their own recollections and assessments. The alleged assault of Michael Healy-Rae and the growing dangers to our politicians. The politics of the Ireland-Israel football game, and whether the government should have stopped it from going ahead (with a nod to Ed Sheeran). And do we just need to get on with the MetroLink no matter what the cost?Brought to you by The Greenman Group.PTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening, and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow Matt:https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/Brought to you by The Greenman Group.PTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening, and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow Matt:https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Metrolink returns to the Dáil agenda as the project enters the tender phase, with concerns its price tag could rise beyond €17.5 billion.Plus, Micheál Martin accuses Sinn Féin of a “strategic error” over Irish unity, while Ursula von der Leyen proposes a stronger EU security response to threats including cyberattacks, sabotage and drone incursions. Could Ireland's military non-alignment pose a challenge?Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:Edward Timmins TD, Fine GaelDonnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD, Sinn Féin Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence Spokesperson Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent, Euronews Cónal Thomas, Political Correspondent, Irish independent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump may be back in the White House following his newsworthy trip to Dublin and Doonbeg, but his spirited call for a united Ireland continues to provoke intrigue. Micheál Martin may have moved to play down the "overreaction" but the subject will surely be on the agenda when the Taoiseach treks to Manchester for his first meeting with new UK prime minister Andy Burnham later this week. So, how will both leaders tackle Trump's green-tinted vision? And why was Sinn Féin slow to embrace the scenario? On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent political correspondent Cónal Thomas, and by The Guardian chief reporter Daniel Boffey to assess the chaos Donald Trump has left in his wake, and just how much of a clean-up job the Taoiseach has on his hands. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can view our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Seamus took to the streets to see if Micheál Martin could buy your vote?

Micheál Ó Conghaile, Scríbhneoir ag labhairt faoin leabhar is deirní ata scríofa aige " Faraor Géar Nár Cailleadh Mé".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Donald Trump's visit to Ireland fast approaching, Micheál Martin is getting a bit nervous about a potential run-in between the American President and our own Catherine Connolly. He decided to try to give her a few pointers, but they weren't received very well. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

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Fianna Fáil TDs and senators are gathering in Tullamore for the party's annual think-in, setting out priorities for the new Dáil term, including the Budget, housing, the cost of living and infrastructure.  But with Fianna Fáil continuing to trail in the polls, and questions still being raised about Micheál Martin's leadership, there will be plenty for the party to reflect on.  Joining Alan Morrissey to tell us more was Cathal Crowe, Meelick Fianna Fáil TD. Photo (c) Oireachtas.ie

Brazilian beef imports into the EU have been suspended after concerns over compliance with European rules on antibiotics in livestock.     Irish farm leaders are welcoming the move, saying it could protect consumers while creating an important opportunity for Irish beef farmers.    Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss what it means for the sector were former ICSA General Secretary and Cratloe farmer Eddie Punch, and Clare County Chair of the ICMSA, Micheál O'Dwyer. Photo (c) Michael Fischer from Pexels via Canva

Micheál Ó Domhnaill, Oifigeach Caidrimh Phoiblí Chlub Dornálaíochta Chonamara. Tá tús curtha le traenáil dornálaíochta in Inis Mór Árainn agus beidh Katie Taylor ag troid i bPáirc an Chrócaigh Dé Sathairn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Households are facing fresh financial pressures, with oil, food and electricity costs continuing to rise, while mortgage-holders are also watching closely as another European Central Bank interest-rate increase is expected.  The ongoing conflict involving the US and Iran and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz are adding further uncertainty, with concerns that higher energy prices could feed into inflation and make the coming winter particularly difficult for families.  So, what can households do to protect themselves, and can the Government realistically do enough in October's Budget to ease the pressure?  Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss all of this was Ennis native and UCD Assistant Professor of Social Policy, Micheál Collins. Image (c) Karola G from Pexels via Canva

Hugh, Pat, Ellen and Jack took to the stage at Electric Picnic on Saturday to discuss politics and take some uestions from the audience. They discussed UK prime minister Andy Burnham's controversial comments on the possibility of a border poll before moving on to take stock of the political positions and futures of the Big Three party leaders: Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Minister for Finance Simon Harris and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald. Here's an excerpt of their conversation. Thanks to Electric Picnic and MindField for having us. Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 100 photographs captivating images that powerfully narrate Ireland's story throughout 2025 are being showcased at Shannon Airport. The AIB Press Photographer of the Year Awards 2026 exhibition will be on display at the Clare base for the next fortnight. Central to the exhibition is the work of Mark Condren who was crowned Press Photographer of the Year. It's the Corkman's record seventh time to pick up the accolade, with his most recent award coming back in 2020. The collection includes a range of images from Catherine Connolly and Micheál Martin following their respective elections as Taoiseach and President of Ireland, to three girls sunbathing at Sandymount Strand. Mark says some of his best shots happen in the spur of the moment. The exhibition is located in the check-in area of the airport and will be open to visitors until September 14th. The collection includes the work of some of the best Clare photographers such as Eamon Ward and John Kelly. Images of the county's landscape such as Miltown Malbay during the Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy are also included, while a photo of the funeral procession for Barefield native Vanessa Whyte and her children, taken by Liam McBurney ranked fifth in the news category. Shannon Airport Director, Niall Kearns, says it's important to include images from around the county in an exhibition that will enhance the passenger experience.

Seolfaidh clann ceolmhar Uí Thunnaigh eagrán úr den leabhar a scríobh a n-athair Paddy sna nóchaidí “Where Songs do Thunder” ag ócáid a bheas ar siúl san Ionad Cultúrtha Réigiúnach i Leitir Ceanainn san oíche amárach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Mary Lou McDonald joined Ian to explain why she everyone needs to ditch their holidays and get back to work! Micheál is a bit put out by it all! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Steve Jones and Micheál Deasy join Tom Stanley to preview ITV Saturday, including the final day of the York Ebor Festival. 18+ | BeGambleAware

Charlie Poste and Micheál Deasy join host Tom Stanley to preview the York Ebor Festival which kicks off on Wednesday. 18+ | BeGambleAware

Taoiseach Mícheál Martin is supposed to be enjoying a few days' holiday, but as we found out on this morning's Gift Grub, his peace and quiet is short-lived. Hit play to hear the episode in full.

Beachaire ó Fheirm Mheala na nGaibhlte, Contae Thiobrad Árann ag caint ag Daonscoil na Mumhan faoina cheird.

The new government jet, Dassault Falcon X6, will need to travel abroad for maintenance this month, but Micheál Martin assures that the jet has been "very effective" and they have "no concerns".Niall O'Connor of The Journal joins The Last Word to give us the full round up on why this jet has been making headlines this week.To listen to the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page!

Ag caint le Treasa Bhreathnach faoin gcomhlacht agus an méid atá ar bun acu faoi láthair.

Heute mit Aurelie Guyon aus Berlin. Sie hat sich vor 15 Jahren in Deutschland niedergelassen. Sie ist studierte Künstlerin und stammt aus der Bretagne. Stück für Stück ist sie aus der Galerie in die Gastronomie gewechselt, wo sie Brot entdeckt hat. Das Brotbacken hat ihr Sinn und Erinnerungen an ihre Kindheit auf dem Land gegeben. Wie sie es von der Freude am Brotbacken bis zur eigenen Bäckerei in Deutschland geschafft hat, das erzählt sie in diesem Gespräch. Außerdem klärt sie die Frage, was ein "Miche" tatsächlich ist. Infos zur Quereinsteiger-Reihe: Wer abseits der ausgetretenen Pfade als Quereinsteiger eine eigene Bäckerei eröffnen möchte, hat es in Deutschland schwer. Um Meisterzwang und das veraltete Ausbildungssystem zu überwinden, braucht es Nerven, Willensstärke und viel Freude am guten Brot. In dieser Reihe nehmen uns Quereinsteiger mit auf ihren Weg.

 The Re-Conquest of IrelandWell done Mayo in the all-Ireland football final. Commiserations to Kerry. Both teams played their hearts out but in the end Mayo were worthy winners.Next month on August 30 I will be in Ballina, Mayo for the 45th anniversary of the 10 hunger strikers who died during the 1981 hunger strike. The event will also remember the three Mayo Hunger Strikers, Jack McNeela (1940), Michael Gaughan (1974) and Frank Stagg, (1976). 22 Republican prisoners died on hunger strike in the 20th century. Gerry KellyMy friend and comrade Gerry Kelly has announced his decision not to stand in the Assembly election next May. That does not mean that he will no longer be a republican activist. No chance of that. As I found out when I stepped back from electoral politics there is still a lot to do. And I am certain Gerry Kelly will also find that to be true.Gerry's commitment to ending the union with Britain and building a new Ireland, based on equality and respect is well known. As is his courage and determination in the face of enormous challenges. He spent 15 years in prisons in Ireland, Britain and Europe and was 205 days on hunger strike. For 167 of those days he was force fed by having a tube inserted into his nose – “like a red-hot needle being pushed into one's head”, he later wrote – and a wooden clamp jammed between his teeth to hold his jaws open while a feeding tube was fed down his throat.He was in solitary confinement in Mountjoy, Brixton, Wormwood Scrubs, Long Lartin, Maastricht, Amsterdam, the H-Blocks and Crumlin Road prisons. He attempted to escape several times and succeeded in the Great Escape from the H-Blocks of 1983 with 37 comrades.I have many fond memories of working with and socialising with Gerry, including on one occasion when he and I drove over to Lissadell House in County Sligo, childhood home of Countess Markievicz, to listen to Leonard Cohen sing. It was a beautiful summer evening in 2010. Leonard had an affection for Ireland and occasionally he sang “Kevin Barry”.Gerry is a wonderful dancer. In Lissadell Leonard started his set and after a time Gerry found a spot near the beer tent, where he was soon moved to go into the dancing repertoire he'd developed in solitary, listening to the music in his head. A crowd gathered around him. “Dance me to the end of love,” sang Leonard. “Dance me through the panic ‘til I'm gathered safely in.” Gerry moved more deeply into synchronicity with the song, fluid, absorbed, committed, his whole body in it in an expression of melodic wonderment. From the stage Leonard stopped mid-verse to salute him. I basked in the reflected glory of Gerry's rhythmic perambulations. ‘I'm your man,' I told him.As an elected official and negotiator Gerry has been a formidable representative for Sinn Fein and for the people of North Belfast. In the early 1990's he and Martin McGuinness engaged in secret talks with the British. He was one of our negotiating team for the Good Friday Agreement and in many subsequent negotiations, most frequently on policing.Gerry is a very fine writer. I have an Australian friend who frequently tells me that Gerry's book – The Escape: The Inside Story of the 1983 Escape from Long Kesh Prison – is the best book he's read on the struggle. Gerry has also written a memoir and two books of poems. So well done Gerry. You won't get away that easy – but you know that!!! Go luck to you and Margaret and all your clann. No Place for Armed GroupsLast week an explosive device was discovered in a car in County Monaghan, apparently on its way North. Whoever was responsible for this irresponsible action is actively working against the significant opportunity that now exists to end partition.Public and political support for Irish unity is stronger now than at any time since partition was imposed over a century ago. The conversation on unity crosses all political and community sectors. Apart from Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin there is a growing consensus among the broad nationalist/left parties across the island that Irish Unity is a winnable objective and offers the best prospect for a better future for all of the people of our island. 

Bhí na mílte I bPáirc Mhic Éil I gCaisleán an Bharraigh trathnóna inné le fáilte chroíúil a chur abhaile roimh sheaimpíní peile na hÉireann.

Casfaidh Seansailéir na Gearmáine, Friedrich Merz, leis an Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, i dTeach Farmleigh i mBaile Átha Cliath inniu. Ceaptar go ndíreoidh siad ag an gcruinniú ar phleananna an Aontais dá mbuiséad ilbhliantúil.

Plé ar an scéal go bhfuil sé beartaithe ag Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall deireadh a chur le dhá phost íoctha sna seirbhísí dóiteáin ar an oileán.

Donn McClean and Micheál Deasy join host Tom Stanley to share their best bets for Glorious Goodwood, as well as a look at the Galway Plate and Galway Hurdle. 18+ | BeGambleAware

Tá clár imeachtaí trí lá curtha le chéile do chuairteoirí as Talamh an Éisc a bheidh ag tabhairt cuairte ar Ghaeltacht na nDéise mar chuid dá gcuairt ar Oirdheisceart na tíre an chéad mhí eile.

Deir an Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte go gcaithfidh rialtais ar fud na hEorpa glacadh le toinn teasa mar géarchéimeanna seachas mar bhrothaill neamhghnách. Deir siad go gcaithfear gníomhú anois.

Tá breis is 90 dalta cláraithe leo an Samhradh seo. Ceol ó dhaltaí ar an gcúrsa: Hazel agus Emma Nic Giolla Phádraig

Mórtas pobail ar mhuintir Chiarraí Theas agus Ciarraí cáilithe do Chraobh na hÉireann ar an nDomhnach seo chughainn

Éachtaint ar cérbh é Mick Murphy ó Chaithair Saidhbhín, fear a bhuaigh Rás Tailteann na bliana 1958

Another step in the right directionThe decision by Micheál Martin last week to oppose Sinn Féin's “Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026” was no real surprise. His opposition to any meaningful planning for Irish Unity has been transparently obvious for many years. Despite Fine Gael spokespersons declaring that Fine Gael would not oppose the Sinn Féin Bill they then chose to support An Taoiseach. No surprise there. Simon Harris is Tánaiste to Micheál Martin's Taoiseach. For Fine Gael to step away from a united government approach would have likely had serious repercussions for the coalition government.I spent the day in Leinster House on the day of the debate and it was clear from my conversations with some Fianna Fail TDs and the Sinn Féin team, who had spent significant time speaking to TDs from other parties and none, that there is a significant number of them deeply unhappy with ‘The Republican Party' turning its face against a common sense Bill that would have advanced the discussion about the future.Irish Republicanism & ‘The Gays' ExhibitionNext Wednesday, 22 July, an important exhibition will open in Áras Uí Chonghaile in Belfast. It examines the relationship between Irish Republicanism and ‘The Gays'. For those of a certain age who remember in particular the hunger strikes of 1980 and 1981, the support of members of the gay community in Ireland in solidarity with the men on the Blanket Protest in the H-Blocks and the women in Armagh Prison, was evident at many of the demonstrations that took place. Their banners were always front and centre and were well received by the crowds in attendance.The exhibition records the fact that it was a gay republican prisoner writing in the H-Blocks in 1991 who pointed out that “gay men and lesbian women have been involved in the struggle for national liberation and independence as long as any other section of our people.” He was right.Moore St. should be bought by the GovernmentLast week it was announced that the London developer Hammerson had sold the Carlton site on O'Connell Street to Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Hammerson is the company that owns part of the 1916 Moore St. Battlefield site and the Carlton site connects it to O'Connell St.Responding to the news James Connolly Heron of the Moore St. Preservation Trust pointed out that under the Hammerson plan the former Carlton site was to be the gateway to a shopping mall extending into Moore Lane and Moore Street. This was to include the demolition of part of the terrace, the last headquarters of the leaders of The 1916 Rising. We were told that this was essential for retail ‘footfall'.James Connolly Heron pointed out that: “The sale of the Carlton site rendersThe Glorious Twelfth. Now that the Twelfth has come and gone it is long past the time for opinion makers within unionism to chart out a course to regulate the building of Twelfth bonfires so that they are safer, legal and community friendly. The Orange Parade in Rossnowlagh in Donegal should be an example to the ‘Loyal‘ Orders of what is possible.  Is anyone out there within the Orange or Unionist leaders up for that challenge?  

Táthar ag leanúint leis an bhfeachtas chun Oifig an Phoist in Anagaire a choinneáil ar oscailt.

Unionism and UnityThis week significant developments that can shape the future direction of constitutional politics on this island are taking place in Leinster House. On Tuesday Sinn Féin's Bill setting out a practical plan to achieve a united Ireland is up for discussion. Fine Gael is moving ahead with its plan for a blueprint for Irish Unity for November. And other parties, including the Social Democrats and Labour have expressed their support for Unity and notwithstanding Micheál Martin's opposition, it is obvious that there are many within Fianna Fáil who understand that planning for Unity makes sense.National Hunger Strike Commemoration for MayoWednesday 8 July was the 45 anniversary of the death on hunger strike of Joe McDonnell. Joe was the fifth of the ten hunger strikers who were to die in 1981. Last week the 45th Anniversary National Hunger Strike Commemoration was officially launched in Mayo. The march and rally to honour those ten hunger strikers, and three Mayo hunger strikers Michael Gaughan (1974) and Frank Stagg (1976), and Jack McNeela (1940), will take place in Ballina on Sunday, 30 August.'Our Chains will be Broken before we Are' – Marwan BarghoutiMarwan Barghouti is a Palestinian leader who has spent almost a quarter of a century in Israeli prisons. He is widely recognised as the single most important Palestinian leader, capable of uniting the various Palestinian groups and for that reason Israel holds him in appalling conditions and refuses to release him. For much of that time he has been held in solitary confinement, frequently beaten, denied medical care and contact with his family.A Thousand Days of GenocideIn the way that the news cycle is constantly shifting from one headline story to another the genocide of the Palestinian people no longer catches the headlines in the way that it once did. The devastating earthquake in Venezuela; the US war against Iran; the war in Ukraine; oil prices; the internal machinations of the British Labour Party; and much else have all pushed Israel's genocidal policy down the news agenda.However, as desperate as some of these other stories are we have a responsibility to constantly remind people that Israel's torture of the people of Gaza and of the West Bank has been unrelenting for over 1000 days.

The UK pirate radio crew and cult TV stars discuss their rebirth and forthcoming EP, Grindah's Decided We're Doing Music Again.Many UK natives will be familiar with the show People Just Do Nothing, a mid-2010s comedy about pirate radio crew Kurupt FM, who ride the UK garage wave, broadcasting from the outer boroughs of London.Kurupt FM's core members—MC Grindah, DJ Beats, DJ Steves and DJ Decoy—went quiet for more than a decade after the last episode aired in 2014. After a stretch of solo ventures—books, stand-up, Grindah's domestic upheaval following his split with long-time partner Miche, as depicted in People Just Do Nothing—the crew has reconvened for a new EP, Grindah's Decided We're Doing Music Again.In this RA Exchange, Grindah, Beats and Steves meet for a rare interview to talk about their rebirth and what's happened in the years that have elapsed since the world last heard from them. They also reflect on Grindah's early run-in with Skepta, their case for the ongoing power of pirate radio in the age of AI and the current UKG revival. They engage in a familiar argument about who owns the lineage of the genre, and for Kurupt FM, the answer isn't complicated: if you weren't there the first time around, you just don't get it. Their new EP will be out on August 21st. Listen to the episode in full. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.