#OnThisDay 5 April 1328 Thomas FitzJohn FitzGerald, 2nd Earl of Kildare retired as Justiciar of Ireland, having served since 1326, and from 1318 to 1321. He was succeeded the next day by Roger Utlagh. #OTD #history #iepol #irlpol #irishpolitics #politics

Against War and For Neutrality: National Demonstration - Dublin Sat. 18 April 1pm Palestine, Iran, Lebanon, Cuba... Stand against Trump and Israel's Wars Defend Irish Neutrality, Get US Troops out of Shannon

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#IEpol #Mastodaoine #Neutrality #ShannonAirport #TripleLock #AntiMilitarism

New Irish Data Protection Commissioner Niamh Sweeney addresses scrutiny over her appointment, shares agency priorities | IAPP New Irish Data Protection Commissioner Niamh Sweeney joined IAPP Country Leader for Ireland and Pembroke Privacy's Kate Colleary at the IAPP Global Summit in Washington, D.C., to discuss her role and the agency's priorities in 2026 and beyond.

New Irish Data Protection Commissioner Niamh Sweeney addresses scrutiny over her appointment, shares agency priorities iapp.org/news/a/new-...
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New Irish Data Protection Commissioner Niamh Sweeney addresses scrutiny over her appointment, shares agency priorities | IAPP New Irish Data Protection Commissioner Niamh Sweeney joined IAPP Country Leader for Ireland and Pembroke Privacy's Kate Colleary at the IAPP Global Summit in Washington, D.C., to discuss her role and the agency's priorities in 2026 and beyond.

New Irish Data Protection Commissioner Niamh Sweeney addresses scrutiny over her appointment, shares agency priorities iapp.org/news/a/new-irish-data-pr...
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Parents urge council to back down after state’s largest private creche told to remove unauthorised structures www.independent.ie/irish-news/parents-urge-... #mastodaoine #speirghorm […]

Parents urge council to back down after state’s largest private creche told to remove unauthorised structures Parents whose children attend Ireland’s largest private creche have pleaded with the local council to let the business keep multiple structures that were b...

Parents urge council to back down after state’s largest private creche told to remove unauthorised structures www.independent.ie/i... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

Roving security team to tackle surge in anti-social behaviour in Dublin parks Dublin City Council (DCC) has introduced a mobile security unit to patrol and respond to incidents in its parks, amidst an upswing in the level of anti-soc...

Roving security team to tackle surge in anti-social behaviour in Dublin parks www.independent.ie/r... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol #dublin

Roving security team to tackle surge in anti-social behaviour in Dublin parks Dublin City Council (DCC) has introduced a mobile security unit to patrol and respond to incidents in its parks, amidst an upswing in the level of anti-social behaviour in the city centre.

Roving security team to tackle surge in anti-social behaviour in Dublin parks www.independent.ie/regionals/dublin/dublin-... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol #dublin

The Earl of Halifax became lord lieutenant of Ireland on 3 April 1761

The Duke of Bedford retired as lord lieutenant of Ireland on 3 April 1761

#OnThisDay 3 April 1761 George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax took office as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, succeeding John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford. #OTD #history #iepol #irlpol #irishpolitics #politics

Former Irish lord deputy and lord lieutenant The Earl of Devonshire died on 3 April 1606

#OnThisDay 3 April 1606 Charles Brooke Blount, 1st Earl of Devonshire died at the age of 42 or 43 in Savoy House, London, England. He served as Lord Deputy of Ireland from 1600 to 1603, and as Lord Lieutenant from 1603 to 1604. #OTD #history #iepol #irlpol #irishpolitics #england #ukpol #ukpolitics

Barry Lenihan named as RTÉ's new Political Correspondent Barry Lenihan has been announced as RTÉ's new Political Correspondent.

Barry Lenihan named as RTÉ's new Political Correspondent www.rte.ie/news/2026... Will he finally drop his sneering approach to serious issues? #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

Barry Lenihan named as RTÉ's new Political Correspondent www.rte.ie/news/2026/0402/1566462-b... Will he finally drop his sneering approach to serious issues? #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

W. T. Cosgrave began his fifth government as president of the Executive Council of Ireland on 2 April 1930

#OnThisDay 2 April 1930 William Thomas Cosgrave, leader of Cumann na nGaedheal, was appointed for a fifth consecutive time as President of the Executive Council of Ireland. #OTD #history #iepol #irlpol #irishpolitics #politics

Marquess of Hartington became lord lieutenant of Ireland on 2 April 1755

The Duke of Dorset retired as lord lieutenant of Ireland on 2 April 1755

#OnThisDay 2 April 1755 William Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington took office as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, succeeding Lionel Cranfield Sackville, 1st Duke of Dorset. #OTD #history #iepol #irlpol #irishpolitics #politics

Paul Murphy Calls for Irish Government to Demand Lifting of US Blockade of Cuba Contrasts bravery of flotilla to Cuba with subservience of Micheál Martin. "As is invariably the case in relation to victims of US imperialism, the Irish Government’s response to the blockade of Cuba is silence or, at most, performative expressions of concern"

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#IEpol #Cuba

Being bereaved by an accident doesn't make you an expert in that overnight :/ #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

Being bereaved by an accident doesn't make you an expert in that overnight :/ #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

Jim O’Callaghan to meet relatives of Creeslough victims Families hope for public inquiry into 2022 Donegal explosion in which 10 people lost their lives

Jim O’Callaghan to meet relatives of Creeslough victims www.irishtimes.com/c... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol big u-turn

Jim O’Callaghan to meet relatives of Creeslough victims Families hope for public inquiry into 2022 Donegal explosion in which 10 people lost their lives

Jim O’Callaghan to meet relatives of Creeslough victims www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/04... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol big u-turn

Éamon de Valera became president of Dáil Éireann on 1 April 1919

Cathal Brugha resigned as president of Dáil Éireann on 1 April 1919

#OnThisDay 1 April 1919 Éamon de Valera, leader of Sinn Féin, took office as President of Dáil Éireann, succeeding Cathal Brugha, a fellow Sinn Féin member. #OTD #history #iepol #irlpol #irishpolitics #politics

Sir Henry Sidney resigned as lord deputy of Ireland on 1 April 1571

#OnThisDay 1 April 1571 Sir Henry Sidney resigned as Lord Deputy of Ireland, having served since 1565, and Sir William FitzWilliam became Acting Lord Deputy. #OTD #history #iepol #irlpol #irishpolitics #politics

#OnThisDay 1 April 1463 Thomas FitzJames FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Desmond took office as Acting King's Lieutenant of Ireland, in the absence of George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence. #OTD #history #iepol #irlpol #irishpolitics #politics

Fingal councillors rezone enough land for 5,000 homes, eating into greenbelt www.dublininquirer.com/fingal-councillors-rezon... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol #fingal

Fingal councillors rezone enough land for 5,000 homes, eating into greenbelt “I feel like, if I don’t vote [for it], I’m voting against housing. If I do vote, I’m voting against greenbelt.”

Fingal councillors rezone enough land for 5,000 homes, eating into greenbelt www.dublininquirer.c... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol #fingal

Resistance to Interconnector remains strong www.rte.ie/news/2026/0329/1565610-n... via @rte #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

Resistance to Interconnector remains strong Landowners along the route of the planned North South Interconnector have been told that compulsory easements will no longer be sought for access to lands earmarked for pylons.

Resistance to Interconnector remains strong www.rte.ie/news/2026... via @rte #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

Proposal to locate Ireland’s new eastern naval base at Bremore Port www.independent.ie/regionals/louth/news/pro... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol #bremore

Proposal to locate Ireland’s new eastern naval base at Bremore Port The Drogheda Port Company has proposed that Ireland's new east coast naval base be located at Bremore - the site for its new port between Gormanston and Ba...

Proposal to locate Ireland’s new eastern naval base at Bremore Port www.independent.ie/r... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol #bremore

‘Absolutely scandalous’ – judge decries attempt by man and up to 30 supporters to ‘invade’ High Court office A man apparently offering legal advice despite not being qualified to do so has attempted to intimidate and harass court officials, solicitors and members ...

‘Absolutely scandalous’ – judge decries attempt by man and up to 30 supporters to ‘invade’ High Court office www.independent.ie/i... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

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‘Absolutely scandalous’ – judge decries attempt by man and up to 30 supporters to ‘invade’ High Court office www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/absolu... #mastodaoine […]