There's currently 7,758 children applying for asylum in Ireland.
Nobody really talks about those children.
I thought it might be an idea to discuss where those children are from, why their parents may have left and why they may have come to Ireland.
CW: distressing images.
Bambie Thug has been the most vocal contestant with regards to Palestine this year.
They have been nothing but pure class from start to finish, not to mention their stunning act.
They deserve all the votes tonight.
#CrownTheWitch#Eurovision2024
🎶 She’s making a list, she’s checking it twice, she’s gonna share things that are funny and nice 🎶
Yes, it is time for the eighth (!) annual year-end thread where I share little heartwarming bits I loved throughout the year. Settle in and enjoy 💕
When I was 15 my muslim high school maths teacher called up my parents to tell them I was gay. I was kicked out. I’ve not seen them since. This is putting our children in grave danger.
The Deposit Return Scheme kicks off in less than two months.
It might not sound like anything important, but it's going to upend your recycling (and possible even shopping) habits.
A thread🧵
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The 'Entrance to the Underworld' on Bull Rock Island in Cork, Ireland, is a striking sight. Situated 4km off Dursey Island and 9km from the mainland, Bull Rock's most remarkable feature is a narrow passage that pierces through the rock, connecting one side to the other. It occupies a strategic location at the tip of the Beara Peninsula, serving as the gateway to the Kenmare River.
In 1889, a lighthouse was erected atop the rock to replace the earlier cast-iron lighthouse from 1866. Between 1901 and 1991, a varying number of "keepers" inhabited the island, responsible for tending to the lighthouse. Their duties included maintaining the lamp, ensuring it had sufficient kerosene, trimming the wick, and cleaning the lenses. They also performed essential upkeep tasks such as painting, brass polishing, and looking after the station's boats. Over time, their roles expanded to include operating two-way radios and, in some instances, providing weather forecasts.
However, with the advancement of technology, the lighthouse transitioned to automatic operation in 1991, leading to the withdrawal of the Keepers from the station.
Being a person like me walking around the city I love and just enjoying time to myself and I’ve to deal with this shit? Dublin is not safe for people like me, in broad daylight, 4.45pm
Dublin Pride was yesterday, and I have a few thoughts on something. Separately they might seem like small things, but together it’s hard to feel it’s not targeted sabotage of a queer establishment.
@st66dublin