Deirdre Mullen

She/her

[أنس الشريف Anas Al-Sharif @AnasAlSharif0]

This is my will and my final message. If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice. First, peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy and blessings.

Allah knows I gave every effort and all my strength to be a support and a voice for my people, ever since I opened my eyes to life in the alleys and streets of the Jabalia refugee camp. My hope was that Allah would extend my life so I could return with my family and loved ones to our original town of occupied Asqalan (Al-Majdal). But Allah’s will came first, and His decree is final. I have lived through pain in all its details, tasted suffering and loss many times, yet I never once hesitated to convey the truth as it is, without distortion or falsification—so that Allah may bear witness against those who stayed silent, those who accepted our killing, those who choked our breath, and whose hearts were unmoved by the scattered remains of our children and women, doing nothing to stop the massacre that our people have faced for more than a year and a half.

I entrust you with Palestine—the jewel in the crown of the Muslim world, the heartbeat of every free person in this world. I entrust you with its people, with its wronged and innocent children who never had the time to dream or live in safety and peace. Their pure bodies were crushed under thousands of tons of Israeli bombs and missiles, torn apart and scattered across the walls.

I urge you not to let chains silence you, nor borders restrain you. Be bridges toward the liberation of the land and its people, until the sun of dignity and freedom rises over our stolen homeland. I entrust you to take care of my family. I entrust you with my beloved daughter Sham, the light of my eyes, whom I never got the chance to watch grow up as I had dreamed.

I entrust you with my dear son Salah, whom I had wished to support and accompany through life until he grew strong enough to carry my burden and continue the mission.

I entrust you with my beloved mother, whose blessed prayers brought me to where I am, whose supplications were my fortress and whose light guided my path. I pray that Allah grants her strength and rewards her on my behalf with the best of rewards.

I also entrust you with my lifelong companion, my beloved wife, Umm Salah (Bayan), from whom the war separated me for many long days and months. Yet she remained faithful to our bond, steadfast as the trunk of an olive tree that does not bend—patient, trusting in Allah, and carrying the responsibility in my absence with all her strength and faith.

I urge you to stand by them, to be their support after Allah Almighty. If I die, I die steadfast upon my principles. I testify before Allah that I am content with His decree, certain of meeting Him, and assured that what is with Allah is better and everlasting.

O Allah, accept me among the martyrs, forgive my past and future sins, and make my blood a light that illuminates the path of freedom for my people and my family. Forgive me if I have fallen short, and pray for me with mercy, for I kept my promise and never changed or betrayed it.

Do not forget Gaza… And do not forget me in your sincere prayers for forgiveness and acceptance.

Anas Jamal Al-Sharif
06.04.2025

This is what our beloved Anas requested to be published upon his martyrdom.

[gaa_palestine @GAA_Palestine]

Support is flying in and we have so many people asking how they can help.
Please share this post and get the word out on the many ways you can take action today.
We're not giving up and you're not either ❤️❤️
Petition link: https://t.co/vDvweHjRcS

#freegaapalestine #letthemplay

[Deirdre Mullen @deirdremullen]

I've seen both the @IrishTimes and the @washingtonpost state Trump's travel ban affects the Republic of the Congo but share graphics stating it's Democratic Republic of the Congo. Do they and Trump's White House not know they are two different countries? #TravelBan

[Deirdre Mullen @deirdremullen]

@IrishRail Great, thanks

[Deirdre Mullen @deirdremullen]

@IrishRail Hi there, I'm booked on to 12.45 to Athlone today, is that the train for Westport or Galway? I know the Westport isn't operating at the moment

[Deirdre Mullen @deirdremullen]

@IrishRail Is this train still expected to operate? Thanks

[Deirdre Mullen @deirdremullen]

@IrishRail Thanks

[Deirdre Mullen @deirdremullen]

@IrishRail Thanks for your reply, can I amend my ticket for an earlier train?

[Jane Symons @JaneSymons1]

If it weren't for a supermarket security guard persuading a woman to make a complaint against Pelicot for up-skirting, his horrific crimes would not have come to light.

While we celebrate the courage of Gisele Pelicot, let's also rethink our approach to 'minor' sex crimes.

[Deirdre Mullen @deirdremullen]

@Diarmuid_9 @thejournal_ie Ah someone buy him a Twix to cheer him up.

[Orla Guerin @OrlaGuerin]

2 year old Ivana Skayki was playing at home in Southern Lebanon when an Israeli airstrike happened on her doorstep. She now has third degree burns on almost half her body. The strike came without warning. Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah. With @goktay @wburema @angiemrad

[sarah @sahouraxo]

BREAKING:

Now in Paris.

Algeria’s delegation threw flowers into the Seine river during the opening ceremony of the #Paris2024 Olympics, in tribute to Algerians who drowned after being shot in 1961.

[Marissa Ryan @Marissa_C_Ryan]

📢 Just a few days left to apply for the role of CEO of @epicireland! This is a terrific position, full of opportunity, challenge, fun+value. I can promise the successful candidate will work with a motivated team & exceptional children and young people
💜❤️🧡💙 #Jobs #JobFairy

[Irish Refugee Council @IrishRefugeeCo]

Great review of our Saol Nua exhibition in the CHQ Building next to @EPICMuseumCHQ.

Open today, tomorrow and Monday.

More information: https://t.co/VQ0NBv6rA1

[Deirdre Mullen @deirdremullen]

This is truly horrendous

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

A serving soldier who beat a woman unconscious in a random street attack, and boasted about it on social media, has walked free from court after being given a fully suspended sentence which the victim described as "not justice" https://t.co/ku12xEJlnh

[Irish Refugee Council @IrishRefugeeCo]

On World Refugee Day, we placed a banner on the fences that line the Canal in Dublin.

The fences represent the many barriers refugees face and then surmount.

A banner, made from tents, with a single clear message:

"Refugees Don't Need More Barriers"

ℹ️ https://t.co/xOVo6TzQTW

[liam cunningham @liamcunningham1]

Correction. Over 200 now. Appalling.

[KNEECAP @KNEECAPCEOL]

The Fenians knew. No to racism.

[Alice-Mary Higgins @aliceeire]

This is disingenuous. The Minister already has the power to order inspections under Article 8 of the 1973 and 1989 regulations and he needs to use those powers immediately.