Jane Lanigan

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Hungary has chosen Europe.

Europe has always chosen Hungary.

A country reclaims its European path.

The Union grows stronger.

Magyarország Európát választotta.

Európa mindig Magyarországot választotta.

Egy ország visszatér az európai útjára.

Az Unió erősebbé válik.

[Have I Got News For You @haveigotnews]

JD Vance has accused European countries of 'interfering in the Hungarian election',  after he travelled to Hungary to interfere in the election

[Cathal Dennehy @Cathal_Dennehy]

Huge 3000m PB of 8:27.02 for Sarah Healy to finish third behind two Olympic medallists Beatrice Chebet and Nadia Battocletti, in Rabat.

[Simon Harris TD @SimonHarrisTD]

President @JoeBiden’s lifetime of public service and personal resilience has inspired many.

I know he will approach this very difficult news regarding his own health with his trademark Irish spirit —perseverance and strength in the face of adversity.

Sending him every good wish

[Lissadell House @LissadellHouse]

Great sadness in Sligo today, prayers for the family enduring this dreadful tragedy

[Ballsbridge @BallsbridgeLive]

Only one more sleep to the 5th Herbert park carshow . Fabulous lineup of over 100 classic cars . 10-4pm Sunday 4th all
Proceeds to Alzheimer’s society of Ireland. Please come and support.
Promises to be a great day out

[Cllr Dermot Lacey @LaceyDermot]

Please share. I found a Brazillian passport in Donnybrook today. Handed it in to Garda Station there.

[Simon Harris TD @SimonHarrisTD]

John “Paddy” Hemingway served with distinction and courage in World War II.

His bravery and that of his fellow airmen saved Europe and the world from tyranny.

He will be remembered. May he rest in peace.

https://t.co/hLj5np9756

[Micheál Martin @MichealMartinTD]

Sad to learn of the passing of John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, aged 105.

As the last surviving pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain, the accounts of John’s extraordinary and exceptional courage in the cause of freedom still resonate.

My sympathies to all his family and friends.

[British Embassy Dublin @BritEmbDublin]

It is with great sadness to learn of the passing of John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway DFC – Last of ‘The Few’.

Born in Dublin in 1919, he joined the RAF in 1938. We reflect not only on his sacrifices, but the sacrifices of all those who served in WWII.

Paddy, thank you for your service.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

My warmest congratulations to @PresidentIRL, @MichealMartinTD and all Irish people in Ireland and worldwide on St Patrick’s Day.

We are deeply grateful to Ireland for its unwavering support to Ukraine, including the assistance provided to Ukrainians, who found refuge in Ireland, and for actively participating in the shared European efforts toward a just and lasting peace.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit to all our Irish friends.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Tomorrow marks one week since the U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the sky, at sea, and on the front lines has been on the table. The implementation of this proposal could have begun long ago. Every day in wartime is a matter of human lives.

Now, almost a week later, it’s clear to everyone in the world—even to those who refused to acknowledge the truth for the past three years—that it is Putin who continues to drag out this war. For a week now, Putin has been unable to squeeze out ‘yes’ to the ceasefire proposal. He’s saying whatever he wants, but not what the whole world wants to hear.

The unconditional ceasefire proposal is essentially about saving lives, allowing diplomats to work on ensuring security and a lasting peace—the proposal that Russia is ignoring. Pressure is needed to finally make Moscow accept that their war must be brought to an end.

[Donald Tusk @donaldtusk]

This is what happens when someone appeases barbarians. More bombs, more aggression, more victims. Another tragic night in Ukraine.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Today, all day long, work continued in the city of Dobropillya, the Donetsk region, following a Russian strike. It was one of the most brutal attacks, a combined strike carefully planned to cause maximum damage. Missiles, along with Shahed drones, targeted the central part of the city. Nine residential buildings, a shopping center, and stores were hit.

Unfortunately, eleven people have died—my condolences to their families and loved ones. Among the victims was a State Emergency Service worker. The second strike came while rescuers were already working. Fifty people were injured, all have received the necessary assistance. Among the wounded are seven children, with the youngest being a 10-year-old girl.

There were also other attacks today in the Donetsk, Kharkiv, and southern regions. In Kherson, FPV drones once again targeted civilians.

Russia continues to prove with its cruelty, day after day, that nothing has changed for them in Moscow – they are not thinking about how to end the war, but how to destroy and capture more while the world allows them to continue. Of course, we are doing everything we can to protect lives.

I am grateful to all the leaders, diplomats from partner countries, and civil society figures who support Ukraine, who condemned these Russian strikes, and who call things by their true names.

It’s important that we continue to coordinate all our efforts with our partners, ensuring effective defense and doing everything possible to bring peace closer.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Last night, the Russian army carried out another massive attack on our energy infrastructure. Various facilities were targeted in several regions – Odesa, Poltava, Chernihiv, and Ternopil. In total, the Russians used nearly 70 missiles, both cruise and ballistic, as well as almost 200 attack drones. All of this was directed against infrastructure that ensures normal life. Currently, repair and restoration work is ongoing wherever needed. Unfortunately, ordinary residential buildings have also been damaged. In Kharkiv, a Russian missile hit close to an apartment building. People were injured. They are receiving the necessary assistance.

Today, F-16 fighter jets and Mirage aircraft provided by France were used to protect Ukrainian skies. In particular, the Mirages successfully intercepted Russian cruise missiles. Thank you! I also want to recognize the performance of our anti-aircraft missile forces, army aviation, all our electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups.

The first steps toward real peace must include forcing the sole source of this war, Russia, to stop such attacks against life. And this is something that can be effectively monitored. Silence in the skies – banning the use of missiles, long-range drones, and aerial bombs. And silence at sea – a real guarantee of normal navigation. Ukraine is ready to pursue the path to peace, and it is Ukraine that strives for peace from the very first second of this war. The task is to force Russia to stop the war.

[S Sebag Montefiore @simonmontefiore]

So deserved. For once the right person gets a TV prize. Congratulations @BBCBlindGazza

[Paul Howard @AkaPaulHoward]

This is amazing to watch this in colour.

[Cathal Dennehy @Cathal_Dennehy]

Ronnie Delany turns 90 today.

A good time to look back at the last lap of the 1500m final in 1956 - from 11th at the bell to 1st at the finish.

From the official Olympic film of the Melbourne Games:

[TonightVMTV @TonightVMTV]

"These countries are looking towards countries like us to show some solidarity with them, and it's going to be interesting to see what our argument is." 

@FionnanSheahan discusses how Ireland reacts to Emmanuel Macron's nuclear deterrent announcement.

#TonightVMTV