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I'm a Mam, (now also Granny), wife, friend, worker. Somewhat normal person. 😅 Although I don't know whats normal these days cause the world is gone crazy

[Peadar Tóibín TD @Toibin1]

Aontú is calling on the gov to opt out of EU Migration Pact.

Our petition is approaching 7,000 signatures.

We have submitted a Bill to the Bills Office in the Dáil today demanding that Ireland is removed from the EU Migration Pact.
https://t.co/DUBCiQ05vV

[Elaine Mullally ☘️ @mullallyelaine]

One of the worst leaders of our time, clinging on by the skin of his teeth, waiting for the EU presidency so he can retire with a nice EU job! Leaving his party but more importantly the country in a shambles!

[Cllr Gavin Pepper @gavpepper85]

An Garda Síochána must now intervene and address the very serious public accusations being made by this politician.

The Garda investigation has not been completed, and no security guard has been convicted of murder by any court. Until a court finds someone guilty, it is completely wrong and dangerous to publicly label people as murderers.

This was not a racist attack, and making false or unproven claims of that nature risks inflaming tensions and encouraging hostility. Public figures have a responsibility to be extremely careful with their language, especially in a situation as serious as this.

There must be a full and thorough investigation, due process, and respect for the presumption of innocence. Public accusations like this can destroy lives and make a fair investigation harder.

This cannot be allowed to spiral out of control.

[BritMatters 🇬🇧 @britmatters]

Family Man Beat To Death By Migrant Teenagers In Dublin.

On Sunday 17 May 2026, at around 4:15pm on Mill Road in Blanchardstown, 37-year-old Alex Coughlan was attacked by two 16-year-old boys without warning.

The defenceless Irishman was forced to his knees, pleading for mercy as one teenager repeatedly punched and kicked him in the head. The second boy filmed the assault on his mobile phone. Alex screamed for help and begged them to stop. He had already handed over his wallet and bank cards, but hesitated when they demanded his gold ring, a gift from his father.

That moment of hesitation cost him his life.

The beating continued. Alex was left unconscious on the ground. He died three days later on 20 May in Connolly Hospital from catastrophic head injuries. His family made the selfless decision to donate his organs.

Two 16-year-old boys were arrested and charged with assault causing serious harm and robbery. The main attacker is a second-generation migrant born and raised in Ireland. The other, who filmed the attack, is a migrant with dual nationality. Both were described by locals as having non-native features.

Gardai later recovered the stolen ring from one of the boys homes, and Alex’s father identified it in court.

The teenagers appeared in Dublin Children’s Court on 27 May. A judge imposed strict reporting restrictions, warning against naming them or sharing the video of the attack circulating online due to their age. Bail was refused, and both teenagers remain remanded in custody.

On Saturday 30 May, what would have been Alex’s 38th birthday, hundreds gathered in Ballyfermot to farewell him. He was remembered as the glue of his family, a kind, gentle, and selfless man who brought laughter and joy to everyone around him.

A dedicated Bupa worker and passionate rugby fan, Alex is survived by his mother Brigid, father John, sister Zara, and brothers Philip and Jack. Mourners sang Happy Birthday and Ireland’s Call. Tributes described him as a truly beautiful soul and caring human being. A private cremation followed at Glasnevin Cemetery.

While Alex’s funeral took place, the Irish mainstream media gave far more coverage and focused far more outrage on the death of Congolese national Yves Sakila, 35. Sakila, who had dozens of previous convictions and multiple prison terms for repeated shoplifting, died on 15 May after being restrained by security staff during another shoplifting attempt. His death was quickly framed by activists as Ireland’s George Floyd moment, sparking protests, political speeches, and claims of racism.

Alex’s killing, a local Irish family man robbed and beaten to death in broad daylight while pleading for mercy received far less attention. Coverage focused on the attackers age and anonymity, with zero discussion of backgrounds or nationalities.

There were no mass candlelit vigils when Alex died, no major protests demanding justice, no political statements, and no national campaigns declaring that his life mattered.

No Netflix documentaries will ever examine Alex's final moments.

Certain tragedies fit a preferred political narrative and ignite weeks of outrage. Others, like the brutal murder of a gentle Irish family man, are treated as less newsworthy. This selective response from the Irish media and political class is an insult to Alex and every family who has lost someone in similar circumstances.

Alex Coughlan’s life mattered. He deserved better, and the people of Ireland deserve the truth.

RIP Alex Coughlan.

Both teenagers are next due in court on 24 June.

#Ireland #CrimeNews #Dublin

[Tracey O'Mahony @TraceyOMahony81]

The Dail votes through Facial Recognition Technology Laws.

Mass Surveillance, here we come.

[Seán Ako 🇮🇪 @TheAkoFiles]

Every single word of this is just brilliant.

I hope students across Ireland see Maeve and find the courage to speak up against this madness.

[Malachy Steenson @MalachySteenson]

RTE is funded from YOUR pocket to push the State's narrative, I am the only one not afraid to sit in front of them and call them out.

#DublinCentral - Dublin Central - https://t.co/kAseQO7lrU

[Sama Hoole @SamaHoole]

Activist: "Your cows are putting carbon into the atmosphere."

Farmer: "Where did they get it?"

Activist: "What?"

Farmer: "The carbon. Where did the cow get it before it put it anywhere."

Activist: "From... eating?"

Farmer: "From eating grass. And where did the grass get it."

Activist: "The soil?"

Farmer: "The air. The grass pulled it out of the air last spring. The cow ate the grass. The cow breathed some of it back out. It went back into the air it came from."

Activist: "But it's still going into the atmosphere."

Farmer: "It's going back. There's a difference between a thing going somewhere and a thing going back. You've described a circle and you're frightened of it."

Activist: "Then just don't have the cow."

Farmer: "The grass still dies in autumn. It rots where it falls. The carbon goes back into the air either way, just without anyone getting fed in the middle."

Activist: "It's not that simple."

Farmer: "It's grass, cow, breath, grass. Or it's grass, rot, air, grass. Same circle, fewer dinners. If that's complicated for you I'd stay away from the water cycle. That one's got clouds in it."

[Paddy McKenna @paddymacc1]

Let's see if we can get this to trend, if you agree please repost
I will never again vote for any @fiannafailparty candidate, in Local, National or European Elections
#FiannaFáilOut

[Kirk_Loco @Polito_loco]

Tragic news this afternoon.

One of the protesters who took part in last weeks protests against government taxes has taken his life.

Five days ago I said that depression, suicide, addiction issues would all happen on the back of losing their businesses.

Fianna Fail, Fine Gael, their stooges in the media are far too busy smearing good and decent, hard working people of Ireland to car however.

R.I.P.

[Shayhy @shay_hy1]

@Ireland_Votes Myself and most of the country vote no confidence. Not my government

[Iwhyte85 @Lipsy198]

Shock horror they survived a vote of no confidence literally because they have the bigger numbers.
If you really want change maybe vote for change in the next election

[Cillian @CilComLFC]

🇮🇪 Irish police officer Gillian O’Donoghue has been caught on camera furiously ranting against anti-Government protesters.

She called them a “shower of wankers” who can “all go and fuck themselves” and added, “Fuck the protesters.”

What a vile woman. MAKE HER FAMOUS!

[Ben Gilroy @BenGilroyIRL]

SHOCKING – This TRYANT from Canada is the Garda responsible for attacking the Fuel Protesters. Caught on camera on O’Connell Street at 3 AM, hiding in plain clothes with only a Garda cap and jacket, but deliberately not showing her Deputy Commissioner rank.

Shawna Coxon is in charge of Garda HQ strategy. She’s the one who has made the Gardai the social pariahs of the community. Shame on the Gardai for attacking peaceful farmers, truckers and drivers, the backbone of Ireland. Just following orders while getting paid overtime is not a justification.

This is not over, and it only ends when greedy parasites FFG are toppled from power.

[Flavour of Ireland @VideosIrish]

Garda gillian odonaghue of killarney and her husband saying how much they despise protester and the irish People in general

[JJ🇮🇪 🇮🇪☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ @tazalotl1981]

It’s easy to complain about the traffic until it’s your livelihood on the line. 🚜🚛 Today it’s fuel prices; tomorrow it could be a cause you care about. If we don’t support each other when things get tough, who’s left to stand up for us? 🇮🇪 #FuelProtest #Solidarity #CostOfLiving

[D @intheWildHalls]

All the farmers & hauliers on O' Connell Bridge on such a fine night, standing round, chatting, laughing, are making the centre of Dublin look more appealing than I've seen it look in decades. It looks like a European city with a street culture. Maybe that's the way it should be.

[MichaeloKeeffe @Mick_O_Keeffe]

They said they were going to shut it down and they did.

There are empty roads in Dublin today as farmers and truckers block up the city.

Meanwhile, the government has sent out to the gardaí to try and shame the protestors for "restricting movement." The same gardaí who stopped people attending funerals a few years ago as they enforced a nationwide lockdown because of the flu.

This state tactic will not be successful.

The people of Ireland stand with our farmers and truckers.

[TheLiberal.ie @TheLiberal_ie]

If you’re a follower from outside Ireland, please share this: show Britain, Europe, the world that Ireland is rising 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

We are fighting back against fuel taxes and “climate” taxes on our fuel prices ☘️

It would bring a tear to a glass eye.
God bless Ireland! 🇮🇪
#irishfuelprotest