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Current Affairs, Rugby, All things Dementia, EU, Palestine, Balkans, Congo, Defence Forces. Recent convert to Fontaines DC. All opinions my own.
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Israeli soldiers flee Netherlands following accusations of Gaza war crimes

In January, we were closer than ever before to finding life changing treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. The funding stoppage has slowed this progress.

Former justice minister criticises McDonald’s tribute to late IRA figure ‘Bik’ McFarlane www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

🚨Upcoming webinar alert🚨 🧠"Neuropharmacology of dementia & other brain diseases" webinar features speakers Andrea Kwakowsky, @universityofgalway.bsky.social & Keith Murphy, UCD on all things brain & pharmacology! 🗓️ Thursday, 13 March ⏲️ 11.00 am ➡️To register: forms.office.com/e/xCfLkapXz5

Studying a diverse population ensures that scientists get the complete picture of how a disease works and that diagnostic tools and treatments will work for everyone — not just a selective subset of the population that doesn’t accurately represent the larger group. #healthequity #science #NIH

#leivSto Osborne my motm

🥁DRNI is thrilled to announce our Early Career Researcher Day! ➡️DRNI #ECR Day is a great chance for ECRs from the whole island to present their research to their peers! This year's ECR Day is taking place 4 March in @QUBelfast. For info & to register: forms.office.com/e/TFxk9EYckY

Post Christmas period often difficult for those affected by dementia. Helpline open and available for those seeking advice. alzheimer.ie/service/nati...

Post Christmas period often difficult for those affected by dementia. Helpline open and available for those seeking advice. alzheimer.ie/service/nati...

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If it was not clear to you already that Bosnia and Herzegovina is a premier destination for winter sports, the incredible snowfall over the last few days should clinch it. If anything, you may be snowed in, as these folks on Mt. Vlasic. www.klix.ba/vijesti/bih/...

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@finnmcredmond.bsky.social great article today, don't always agree with you but always very refreshing take on modern mores

Important that our incoming Government in Ireland develops a new strategy given the current is 10 years in place.

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Fontaines DC, what a concert! www.irishtimes.com/culture/musi...

‘Supplying Weapons To Kill 50,000 People All Fine But Just Don’t Pardon Your Son,’ Biden Told waterfordwhispersnews.com/2024/12/03/s...

BREAKING: You will be astonished to hear Israel has broken its ceasefire with Lebanon over 100 times in just five days. This is so unlike them x

And we're off #IREvAUS

Goatstown looking at 2 FG, 1 FF, and 1 Green.

Lots of non contact injuries in #UlsvLei is the pitch a contributor

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Gus Mccarthy looking very comfortable at this level, both second rows very strong defensively, centres likewise. Osborne very unlucky as had been very good, good to see Stockdale hungary for ball and deserves his shot. #IrevFiji

Casey's size going against him in the opening minutes of #IREvFIJI

Families, carers and dementia www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant. Read more:

Families, carers and dementia www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...

Enjoyed attending the #NHICareAwards today in the Mansion House. All very deserving winners who make such a difference every day in Nursing Homes across Ireland.

Great news www.businesspost.ie/article/its-...

Bluesky is starting to surge amid upheaval in the social media world www.irishtimes.com/technology/b...

www.independent.ie/opinion/mair... The "free state establishment" not a normal party!

Why Trump’s Space for Deal-Making in the Middle East Has Shrunk www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/u...