Ireland has a very open political system. It is easy to access senior political decision makers

You don’t need to disrupt the lives of hundreds of thousands of people to do so

And if you can call off protests in an hour if you get meeting with ministers, it’s not about an objective, it’s about ego

Brilliant. Well done. Is there a final release date?

That's a total of 849 seats available for the six screenings in Dublin, for which 27 have currently been sold.

Thanks for staying on this story and to the women for sharing these experiences.

Analysis: Over half of Irish adults surveyed expect Ireland to face recession this year Finian Murphy says new research also shows that the rising cost of living remains a concern for people in Ireland in 2026.

Latest piece in the journal looks at affordability, Gaeilge agus tech tonics.

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After 44 Years, MTV Is Officially Dead.

After 44 Years, MTV Is Officially Dead.

The main driver of spiralling homelessness figures is not migrants, say sources within the sector, but ongoing “crisis in the private rental market”.

Analysis: Ireland is still paying attention to news - just not in the same way we used to Finian Murphy shares insights from his research into how Ireland engages with the news.

In my last piece of 2025, I wrote about how Ireland is still paying attention to news - just not in the same way we used to.
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I theorise that instead of us men talking in dialogue with others about how we feel about the world around us, it’s easier (“social” feed), more invisible (EarPods) and as intimate (not a dialogue) to simply listen in to parasocial chats between men. No need to contribute but gives “answers”

"We believe it is of the utmost importance that we continue to be visibly queer."

Thanks to Lucina and Krystal for their time.

The brazen nature of the attack is very worrying and highlights the dangers many queer people in Ireland face today. This is not ok.

It’s official - highest percentage AND highest absolute number of votes in the history of the presidency

More than Dev, more than Michael D.

#Aras25

Some stats!

I'm actually sort of excited to see all the different ways in which the people who are paid enormous money to analyse the landscape of Irish politics are about to get this all wrong.

What it means to be Irish: What does the research tell us about our identity? Finian Murphy looks at the research and what it says about Irish attitudes, identity and strengths.

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That’s why Catherine Connolly is Ireland’s next President. Her campaign listened, understood, and reflected the values people hold dear — hope, fairness, and a vision for a more inclusive Ireland. #Aras25

Those in power too often miss this truth: people aren’t asking for stability in a failing system. They’re asking for renewal — for leaders who reflect their humanity and vision. #Aras25

For nearly a decade, public data has shown that Ireland’s next generation values compassion, creativity, and courage — not complacency. They want to build systems that care, question, and imagine better. #Aras25

Children's Ombudsman hugely concerned over use of AI 'nudify' apps on images of underage girls Teenagers have cited a ‘chilling’ effect on their online behaviour as a result of the apps.

“The ease of access by children to this type of technology is a huge concern to the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO). It is difficult to comprehend any possible need for these apps when the risk of abuse and sexual exploitation of children is so high.”

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Centrist dads must get out of comfort zone to combat manosphere Men must engage with issues like pornography, the imbalance in childcare, the gender pay gap, men’s mental health, and gender-based violence

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Great audience connection.
Loads of fun.

Dublin really enjoyed Antony Szmierek.
A crowd of middle-aged ravers, including myself, soaking up the lyrics.

Never again is now.

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This is a kind and deeply thoughtful thread that applies to anyone who has become unmoored from reality.

McGregor's 'dangerous Dublin' claim traces to gambling site list Conor McGregor appears to have based one of the key views he expressed during his St Patrick's Day White House visit on a ranking of European cities published by an online gambling company.

A survey-anyone site ranks cities.

A gambling site uses that output directly in a press release.

Media pick up the release, run headlines like 'Dublin among most dangerous cities in Europe.'

Twitter users add their spice - it ends up in the White House.

2025 infocycle.
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Just re-read your “Do Something” post from the summer. Resonates a lot. Thanks.

He’s just a spoofer.

Séamas O'Reilly: We need to stop lying about what makes lost boys such easy marks for cons Economically depressed young men are aggressively targeted with the oldest, most seductive pitch there is — money for nothing — by bad faith actors with enormous wealth

I wrote this on young men, and why we need to stop lying about why they're easy prey for reptiles like Andrew Tate.

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Patrick Freyne: Here’s what I see when I see Irish people at their best We are hospitable and irreverent, but also cynical and parochial. When things get difficult, who do we want to be?

… and this from @patrickfreyne.bsky.social is the better version I wanted to write.

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My latest piece for @thejournal.ie explores what the data shows us about the values of Irish society.

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