LARN - Limerick Anti-Racism Network

Grassroots group committed to combating racism and all related forms of discrimination in every sphere of life in Limerick & Ireland.

[LARN - Limerick Anti-Racism Network @LmaRirl]

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. At LMAR we stand #TogetherAgainstRacism
#FightRacism One love ✊🏾

[AJ+ @ajplus]

“You don’t see this in Ireland… you see this in America.”

Vigils were held across Ireland after Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man, died after being detained by Irish security staff. Many protesters drew parallels to the police murder of George Floyd.

[ZazaFL @ZazaFL]

This is Khalifa from Gaza, he came to Ireland twice, played football, met the President, charmed us all. He was a Palestine National Youth Team player. He was 20 when he was murdered by Israel, one of the 421 football players they killed. He is why the FAI must not play Israel.

[Village Magazine @VillageMagIRE]

INAR Director Shane O'Curry said: "Nobody deserves to die for being suspected of shoplifting. "Something clearly went terribly wrong. We are very concerned that this case appears to have the hallmarks of a case of excessive use of force".
https://t.co/T8sdUl9aFY

[Amnesty Ireland @AmnestyIreland]

"Deeply disturbing on so many levels. Of course, an investigation into Yves’s death is needed, but the Congolese and African communities in Ireland must also be reassured that their rights and lives matter equally." Stephen Bowen, Executive Director, Amnesty International Ireland

[ZazaFL @ZazaFL]

The vicious racism in much of the discussion about what was done to Yves Sakila is so disgusting. The racist callousness with which a person's life is dismissed is something we really have to reckon with. It enables the very worst.

[LARN - Limerick Anti-Racism Network @LmaRirl]

RIP Yves Sakila

[Shane Corr ☘️ @Default69202648]

Just attended the vigil for Yves Sakila's death.
To see the dignity of the poor mourners is quite something. “No more violence” they chant.

To the Irish racists who have taken glee at this awful tragedy, you’re the absolute shame of Ireland.

[AJ+ @ajplus]

Two gunmen targeted the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, killing at least 3 people, including a security guard.

The incident comes as Islamophobia has reached a record high in the U.S.

A Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) report reveals that in 2024, CAIR’s offices in California received the highest number of anti-Muslim discrimination complaints in the country.

[John Lannon @jclannon]

The video of what happened to Yves Sakila is shocking. Those responsible for the excessive force must be held to account. And politicians have to understand that negative comments about Africans create an environment where this is more likely to happen.
https://t.co/8BxYMghkHV

[LARN - Limerick Anti-Racism Network @LmaRirl]

This is shocking

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

The Irish Network Against Racism says it is very concerned that excessive force may have been used against a Congolese man who died following an alleged shoplifting incident in Dublin last week
https://t.co/8lCmdudAvm

[Oein DeBhairduin ✨ @Oeiny]

Today, the President, in her welcome to the Aras, for afternoon tea celebrating Traveller culture, opened with "Mo Geels, Gralta" - "My people, Welcome" - in Gammon-Cant our language 🥰

https://t.co/0TEzdpC3Bl

[LARN - Limerick Anti-Racism Network @LmaRirl]

Disgusting racism

[MASI - Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland @masi_asylum]

Nothing new from Bertie Ahern. Just recycling same old tropes.

[LARN - Limerick Anti-Racism Network @LmaRirl]

💜 #TravellerPride

[ZazaFL @ZazaFL]

Tonight! Limerick, 7pm, Absolute Hotel. To commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, Lubnah Shomali from BADIL Resource Center is speaking.
Lubnah's talk will be an insightful account of the key issues regarding Palestinian refugees. #FreePalestine
@ipsc48

[LARN - Limerick Anti-Racism Network @LmaRirl]

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[RTÉ News @rtenews]

The Traveller ethnicity flag was raised at the University of Limerick during its inaugural Traveller Pride event, making UL the first university in Ireland to fly the flag
https://t.co/rn1P2fa094

[ZazaFL @ZazaFL]

To commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, Limerick @ipsc48 is hosting Lubnah Shomali from BADIL Resource Center, Absolute Hotel 7pm, Tuesday 12th May. 
Lubnah's talk will be an insightful account of the key issues regarding Palestinian refugees. #FreePalestine

[LARN - Limerick Anti-Racism Network @LmaRirl]

Some heartening info
"The responses documented demonstrate just how much far-right influence is contested. It shows communities across Ireland are actively building inclusive, resilient, and welcoming places and are stepping up during moments of crisis."
https://t.co/UYtmT4Pthd

[ZazaFL @ZazaFL]

Friday in Limerick! Palestinian short films screening in the Belltable.
Info and tickets ➡️
https://t.co/NRz0mZpqOJ
#FreePalestine

[LARN - Limerick Anti-Racism Network @LmaRirl]

Solidarity with Senator Eileen Flynn

[TheJournal.ie @thejournal_ie]

"I've never experienced hate like it," Eileen Flynn told The Journal, after a video of remarks she made in the Seanad about the recent fuel protests went viral in certain circles online on Wednesday.
https://t.co/sjFo4mUlxL

[IPSC @ipsc48]

🚨 Action! On April 21, EU foreign ministers will decide whether to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement — or delay again.
What they do depends on pressure from us. #SanctionsNow
Suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement NOW!
https://t.co/xNef4k1rHr

[LARN - Limerick Anti-Racism Network @LmaRirl]

This is horrendous

[TheJournal.ie @thejournal_ie]

Nurses are travelling in groups to and from work to avoid racially motivated abuse, the INMO has said.

The claim comes after figures revaled that staff have been subjected to racial abuse or prejudice on almost 200 occasions in the past five years. https://t.co/6A5uXvMc6z