Fears of a Russian invasion are palpable in the Baltic states. My views at #MacGill25 www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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Climate action is the EU’s unique selling point, and a Just Transition is critical to our future.
My thoughts from the #MacGill25 Summer School:
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A walk on Donegal's Portnoo Beach, and then back to Glenties for insights on Northern Ireland's economy from SF Minister Dr. CaoimheArchibald.bsky.social Thanks @MacgillSchool.bsky.social #MacGill25
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Today is the final day of the 45th @macgillschool.bsky.social, held in association with the University of Notre Dame in Glenties, County Donegal, in the west of Ireland.
It’s been an enlightening three days of open, frank discussions about our fractured world and Ireland’s future. #MacGill25
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We are about to begin the final day of #MacGill25 here in Glenties!
📺 Watch at home: donegalcoco.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
@ndirishstudies.bsky.social @notredame.bsky.social
📸 by Johnny Bambury
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Really?
You’d wonder what was the question asked!
But for sure, Irish voters want the nightmare being borne by Palestinians to stop now.
An OTB which sanctions ALL Israeli trade is the wise use of Irish political capital, anything less is hypocritical.
#MacGill25
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Social media is indeed poisonous but as Stephen also said it doesn’t have to be if we legally categorise social media platforms as publishers. He is so correct. If we don’t stop the poisoning of our children’s minds by unregulated social media, then we consign them to mental disease. #Macgill25
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Stephen Donnelly at #MacGill25:
"The political debate has become harsher… social media is poison — lies, hatred, racism. We're left with a sense we live in a failed state. We really don’t."
He urged a "real urgency as a nation to have a balanced conversation about who we are."
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Now underway at #MacGill25: Taboo Ideas to Transform Ireland?
What are we afraid to talk about — and why?
🎙️ Hosted by Jess Majekodunmi
🗣️ With Stephen Donnelly, health consultant & former Minister for Health
🎤 Seán Keyes , Exec Director of Progress Ireland
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A wonderful quote from Lata Sharma at #MacGill25 today.
Ireland is probably the best country in the world in which to live!
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“We are a great people. I am a new branch growing up from the roots of your tree. I am neither green nor orange, and I am taking more pride than some of you on either side of this debate.”
Lata Sharma reflects on her view as a proud Northern Ireland native with Indian heritage at #MacGill25.
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Now underway at #MacGill25!
“Fractured Communities: From Disconnection to Discord,” hearing from Sorcha Pollak @sorchapollak.bsky.social, Gary Gannon TD @garygannontd.bsky.social, Claire Hanna MP @clairehanna.bsky.social, Lata Sharma, and David W. Higgins.
Lots to be discussed.
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📢 “As we approach the 90 anniversary of Bunreacht na hÉireann there must be a radical change”
— Ivana Bacik, Labour Party leader, on religious doctrine permeating and dominating the text of the Irish Constitution.
#MacGill25
@ivanabacik.bsky.social @labourpartyireland.bsky.social
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❔Has the Constitution atrophied?
This morning's panel debate the significance of symbolic change.
Attorney General Rossa Fanning points out that desiring change and deciding how this change occurs differ greatly.
#MacGill25 @notredame.bsky.social
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@sjamcbride.bsky.social on Health LIVE #MacGill25:
🛑 “It is [NHS] absolutely on its knees in NI" Free at point of need? Not true — some wait 10 years for a hip. "How do you quantify 10 years of agony?”
✅ “It’s unifying. From top to bottom, everyone is treated the same”.
🇬🇧🇮🇪 Both systems? Failing.
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On loyalist violence, host Sarah Carey says it’s real.
PSNI data (dated, but telling): Sam McBride speaks numbers: 12,000 members in loyalist paramilitary orgs — double of the Irish Defence Forces.
#MacGill25 @sjamcbride.bsky.social @macgillschool.bsky.social
🚨 LIVE from Glenties, MacGill 2025
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🚨Sam McBride @sjamcbride.bsky.social co-author of 'For AND Against' is currently discussing key arguments from the book at #MacGill25, hosted by Sarah Carey.
📺TUNE IN LIVE: donegalcoco.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
#MacGill25 @macgillschool.bsky.social
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🚨The final panel of today is now LIVE, with SamMcBride @sjamcbride.bsky.social setting out the case for AND against a united Ireland, hosted by Sarah Carey.
Not one to miss!
#MacGill25
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🚨The final panel of today is underway, with
Sam McBride @sjamcbride.bsky.social setting out the case for AND against a united Ireland, hosted by Sarah Carey.
Not one to miss!
#MacGill25
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The audience at #MacGill25 is on fire and isn’t holding back 🔥
One audience member asks:
“Has Trump become a country — and if so, is he now the King of it?”
💥 Sharp questions, big energy.
🎤LIVE from Glenties.
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“We’re seeing the autocratisation of democracies — and Trump is the best example.”
– Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin @donnachadcu.bsky.social at #MacGill25
🎤 LIVE from Glenties
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Global power dynamics in focus right now in Glenties at #MacGill25.
Prof. Mary Gallagher: “Chinese support for the war in Ukraine has only grown. They don’t want Russia to lose — they’d prefer the war drags on or Russia wins, partly to keep the U.S. distracted by Ukraine.”
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Tune in to #MacGill25!
📺 Watch here: donegalcoco.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
In association w/ @notredame.bsky.social
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Superb panel on ‘How to Make Ireland the Best Place In the World to Grow Up?’
Aine Kerr, Niall Muldoon, Rose Anne Kenny, Patricia Forde, Chris Quinn
Answers: reading, implement UN Convention on Rights of Child (especially re travellers), eliminate dangers of social media.
Excellent!
#MacGill25
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“If you have a culture with a fear of decision-making, you're never going to get anywhere.”
Regarding the public sector, host Sarah Carey notes that making no decision creates a paralysis.
She asks the panel: “How do we change that public sector culture?” #MacGill25
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Danny McCoy, CEO of IBEC, at #MacGill25: “You can be poor and popular, rich and responsible — but not rich and popular. Ireland’s foreign policy is damaging us because it’s hypocritical. We’ve taken the riches; now we have to accept the responsibilities.”
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🎙️The afternoon’s second panel at #MacGill25 is underway: “Ireland’s Business Model 2.0” is featuring great conversation from host Sarah Carey, Prof. Martina Lawless, Danny McCoy, Seamus Coffey, and Sean Finlay.
#MacGill25
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Profs @brigidlaffan.bsky.social and Mary Gallagher discuss US economic instability and the concern this causes Europe, with Laffan stating Europe must avoid becoming locked into a presentism that ignores long term trends. Europe has reason to be concerned but is not alone in this.
#MacGill25
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🌄 MacGill 2025 is officially underway!
We’re coming to you live from the Highlands Hotel in Glenties, where some of Ireland’s brightest minds are gathering to explore the big questions shaping our fractured world.
Follow along! #MacGill25
In association with @notredame.bsky.social
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Director Vincent McCarthy welcomes our speakers and guests to Glenties and Professor Mary Gallagher, Dean of
@keoughglobalnd.bsky.social opens this morning’s proceedings: the 45th annual MacGill Summer School is underway.
#MacGill25
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