As we speak, write, tweet, sob: Israeli forces are committing another massacre in northern Gaza. People in Jabalyia are killed - both in groups, and one by one - amid unspeakable cruelty and sadism. By Israelis who have accepted to be "willing executioners" of a genocidal plan. With western-manifactured weapons and with western support.
It blows my mind to think that WE KNOW what Israel is doing and alltogether, we cannot stop it. Looking at where we were 100 years ago, no much progress has been achieved.
Thanks go to the poets/performers who allowed their words to be included in this episode: Felispeaks, @aindestaic, Karl Parkinson, @ColinHassard, Kalle Ryan, @Meljbradley, @OliveGroov, and Phil Lynch. With a special shoutout to @nearfm for the use of their recordings of Lingo!
Sad news this morning. A mighty oak has fallen indeed. Andrew was the first to give tree advice here in the farm. We are deeply saddened by his passing
A mighty oak has fallen. Our environmental clan has lost a true champion. Andrew St Ledger worked tirelessly to restore Irelands native woodlands & to improve Irish forestry. His boundless passion gave energy & hope to those who were lucky enough to walk the road with him 🍂
Walk ancient pathways and embark on a new era of storytelling with modern bardic storyteller @aindestaic. As Tommy Tiernan says, "the culture needs spirits like his."
🌙 By the Light of the Silvery Moon
⬆️ Suitable for ages 16+
🙌 Feat. Aisling Lyons and Brian Fleming
@artscouncil_ie It’s a human error. No big deal.
We are lucky to have such a great arts council in this country.
Most countries don’t even have an arts council, some artists on here acting very selfish & entitled.
Ryan Tubridy receiving hidden payments of taxpayers money contributing to a wage of €3.15M over 5 years, & this being known by Ryan and RTÉ before he got his royal send off on the Late Late Show, puts me in mind of this little ditty by Dundalk’s finest
https://t.co/joieQAxoTl
shame on an award that cuts 'rising stars' off at any age.
40 is particularly bad. by that age some have had relatively trouble-free *decades* to establish successful careers, whereas others - through no fault of their own - are only just starting
https://t.co/IIfY0BHVqB
Leo Varadkar says the Opposition needs to understand it takes time to build housing.
But we all understand that.
The question is how much time does he want?
Fine Gael has been in power for 12 years now and things have only gotten worse.
This account counts age-barred opportunities in the arts. if you see one, please tweet me.
You can read about how unjustifiable age restrictions exacerbate sex, race, gender, class & ability discrimination @guardian: https://t.co/5CAhhcHsIK
Pls RT & follow. Let's make change!
Just heard the news that Keith Johnstone has passed. This book alone was transformative for generations of theatre makers and facilitators. What a legacy.
"It's not the offer, but what you do with it."