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The words we heard from the main actors of the AfD rally about “Great Germany” and “the need to forget German guilt for Nazi crimes” sounded all too familiar and ominous. Especially only hours before the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

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Orange warnings issued for most areas for low temperatures tonight and tomorrow night with temperatures down to as low as -9c. Also freezing fog for many areas with very icy conditions.

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New Year's Day snowdrops. Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens, Co Wicklow

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Betwixtmas

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Israel closing their embassy here? Fuckitybye. We'll be over here on the right side of morality.

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The Dublin City Council Bollard Contract!?!? Riches! Riches beyond our wildest dreams!

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This is a response to Ireland announcing that it would assist in the International court of Justice genocide case, as opposed to what's expected of a western country, which is to look the other way when it comes to international law

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Just got a toilet brush. Excited! #ItsTheLittleThings

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Listerine cigarettes, c.1930. The tobacco was infused with the same antiseptic oils used in the mouthwash for a "cooling and soothing effect." Listerine cigarettes were not very popular because there is almost no record of their existence. #histmed

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RTE news : Christian Brother given 10 years for abusing children www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...

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Climate-impacting emissions are being released from Irish data centres using off-grid generators, with over 135,000 tonnes of CO2 emitted in the last five years, a new investigation from @investigates.thejournal.ie has found. Read more: jrnl.ie/6554698t

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"Most experts agree that we're unlikely to be able to generate large-scale energy from nuclear fusion before around 2050 (the cautious might add on another decade)." - Scientific American

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Still no polling card for the Irish general election on Friday. Just checked the register online. I'm there! It even tells you where to vote. Booth number and all!

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The pace at which people with disabilities move from larger settings to community housing has stalled in recent years, according to the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)

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The government contacting the national broadcaster to intervene in a story that makes them look bad is not a signifier of a functioning democracy

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I feel a bit sheepish publicising such offers fro such sources. But the price of £4 for my Emperor of Rome book is a real bargain. Here: tinyurl.com/y4s9yk27

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MILF = Manuscript I’d Like to Finish

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We humans are the creature with the best conditions, but with the worst judgment. The climate deal from Baku is not enough. The target won't be reached. I fear for the children of this planet. Their future looks devestating. It's time to step up. Time for action. #baku #climate #cop29 #world

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A pair of daffynitions every day until I run out, number 28… Cowpat = to stroke a cow Hogwash = to clean a pig

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I notice there is a scramble to invent a new unprovably terrifying Russian offensive threat every time yet another of their capabilities like ground forces, airframes, air defence or special forces proves to be a corruption ridden, talent starved, obsolete paper tiger.

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www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

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Linda McMahon lied about having a degree in education to serve on the Connecticut state board of education. She will head the U.S Department of Education under Trump. The narrative that Trump wants to intentionally corrode our institutions sounds about right. www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...

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I do not believe there is a better feeling than getting into bed

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Landslide in Shramore, Newport.

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Who will be the first confirmed Trump cabinet member to (1) get fired/resign and (2) be led away in handcuffs by law enforcement?

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Neglected to mow my lawn for a few months. Felt vindicated when I saw a pair of goldfinches feeding on some weed seeds.

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This lovely drawing by Pierre Dumonstier II of Artemisia Gentileschi’s right hand holding a paint brush - 1625 (black and red chalk on paper, British Museum)

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Abbeyfeale soccer pitch Co. Limerick.

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GAA Pitch Abbeyfeale

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Reports of bad flooding in Listowel Kerry with the race course pictured. Council are asking people to avoid the area while they work on flooding.

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The River Feale level sensor in Listowel Kerry has hit a new record height with data since 1946 and previous record was 1973! Thankfully it appears to have peaked and is now starting to drop.

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I’ve been putting it off because I’m awkward, but it’s probably time to introduce myself. Hi everyone 👋🏽 I’m an Assyriologist at Wolfson College, Oxford where I get to research the languages and history of ancient Mesopotamia. Okay but what exactly is that?

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Paul McCartney and George Harrison at Shea Stadium 1965 the #Beatles

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John Lennon and Paul McCartney near the River Mersey, Liverpool, on August 29, 1963 The #Beatles

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