Govt intent to join EU (non UN) enforcement mission to Disarm Hezbollah -while Israel ethnically cleansing Sth Lebanon -Has potential to be mass casualty event & de facto end to our policy of Military Neutrality by active involvement in Lebanese Civil War on side backed by Israel

“Some of our main problems now is with the middle class who believe they own the Ormeau,” says Noel Liggett, District Master of Ballynafeigh Loyal Orange Lodge, No 10, whose Orange Hall stands on the Ormeau Road. “If you drive down the Ormeau Road in a bit of sunshine, you’ll see the coffee shops, all the guys sitting sipping their coffees. The older Prods will be down the side street, not really taking part. They look on us with contempt.” Read the full interview here: irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/…

🇱🇻🏐 Salthill Knocknacarra have won the Galway SFC against favs Moycullen Last minute goal to win it !

Surely a record low in the combined support (30%) for the two once-dominant parties, whose combined vote as recently as 2007 was close to 70%. That + a Taoiseach from a party polling 15% =crisis of representation

Voilà où nous en sommes. Le pouvoir préfère se barricader derrière des véhicules blindés plutôt que d’écouter les revendications légitimes des citoyens.

Every year the propaganda around the poppy becomes more and more ridiculous. Having nothing to do with the fallen or those injured in war, but instead a massive warmongering campaign by the people who profit from war or use it without taking any risks themselves.

With over 25,000 tickets sold between both sides for the Cup Final, we have put together a list of the some of the bus and train options. If you are running a bus to the Final, please let us know and we are happy to add your contact details to the list! derrycityfc.net/2026/10/tran…

⚡️ Statement by the Embassy of Russia in Ireland (October 23, 2026) The much-publicised discussion in Ireland of the issues with the “Triple Lock” legislation and Irish neutrality includes continuing references to Russia made by the leaders of the Irish government, which contain unfounded allegations, as well as misrepresentation of the way the UN Peacekeeping mechanism works. In the course of the debate in the Dáil on October 21, Helen McEntee, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence, strongly objected to the current “Triple Lock” legislation on the grounds that it presumably allows Russia, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, “to have a say over which peacekeeping missions we can send our troops to”, or even to veto Irish participation in such missions, and that ostensibly does not sit well with the Minister who believes that Russia is “attacking European member-states, including Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland”. We strongly believe that any decisions on the matters of neutrality or any other policy matters are sovereign issues to be discussed and decided solely by the Irish government and the Irish people. At the same time, it is obvious that such decisions – whatever they are – should not be made under false assumptions, which is exactly the case with the Minister’s statements. Contrary to her assertions, the UN Security Council does not vote on what countries take part in a peacekeeping mission – its composition is agreed in the course of multilateral consultations conducted by the UN Secretariat and the interested UN member-countries. Also, there is no known record of Russia being against Ireland’s participation in any UN peacekeeping mission. Consequently, the allegations by Minister McEntee are reprehensible and misleading, grossly distorting the substance and the meaning of procedures provided by the UN Charter. ❗️In the same manner, the Minister’s speculations over Russia’s “attacks” on the EU countries are totally baseless, dangerously provocative and unacceptable. This kind of rhetoric is unthinkable for any responsible member of a government. It is regrettable that the Irish government has chosen to deliberately question the workings of the UN – despite its much-advertised commitment to the central role of the UN in the international order – with the aim to promote domestic policy agenda. It is also incumbent upon Irish leadership to realise that exercises in Russophobia cannot make up for a serious failure in its approach to relations with Russia and issues of peace and stability in Europe.

Michael Duffy this season on fire again 🔥

Let the people decide. Tonight, the Government has voted to drive through legislation to dismantle the Triple Lock. This is a fundamental change to Ireland’s neutrality. The Government has no mandate to make this decision on behalf of the Irish people. This must be put to a referendum.

Coming soon: Al Jazeera uncovers disturbing links between British right wing activists, the far right and loyalist paramilitaries. #Glasgow #Belfast #London

Derry City FC notes the comments regarding mental health made by James McClean and published in yesterday’s Sunday Independent. The Club wishes to make clear that these views do not reflect our core values or beliefs. The Club places the highest priority on the mental health and wellbeing of our players, staff and the wider Derry City community. derrycityfc.net/2026/10/stat… Supported by our in-house psychologist, the Club actively encourages anyone facing mental health challenges to speak openly, seek support and know they never have to face such challenges alone. The Club has accepted an invitation to meet with Men’s Action Network (MAN) to discuss these issues.