Laura Byrne

The internet is deeply broken. I want to see what this NY times story is, because I’ve seen a few people chatting about it. Searching for it doesnt work because Google is broken, so is the search within Bluesky and X. It used to not be difficult to find out the source of a “main character” article

What really happened on board the MV Matthew? The Explainer · Episode

The night of the seizure of the MV Matthew… our latest #podcast…

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Surrealing in the Years: Mayo Pride's 'Child of Drag' is a 'dreadful blasphemy'. So what? Have you seen what he looks like the rest of the time?

“So they changed the colours of his vestments. So what? Have you seen what he looks like the rest of the time? Virtually every Child of Prague figurine I’ve ever seen looks like what would happen if all of the Elfs on the Shelfs got together and elected a Pope.”

Surrealing in the Years:

Google search just isn’t what it used to be.

On this week’s episode of The Explainer, @laurabyrne.bsky.social‬ asks @stokel.bsky.social‬: what broke it, and can it be fixed?

Listen on Spotify https://spoti.fi/4kq5BMN
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'No-one wants to talk here': The silence surrounding the killing of Claire Collins On Tuesday, a jury returned an open verdict into the death of Claire Collins and a verdict of suicide into the death of her husband, Joe Collins.

'No-one wants to talk here': The silence surrounding the killing of Claire Collins jrnl.ie/6668165

Opinion: Watching Conor McGregor in The White House was dystopian and disturbing Head of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Rachel Morrogh, says it’s important now that everyone stands with survivors of sexual violence.

Thanks to the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's Rachel Morrogh for advocating for survivors of sexual assault in this piece:

Majority of county councils failed to collect the Derelict Sites Levy for two years in a row 17 out of 31 local authorities didn’t collect any money from landowners.

Majority of county councils failed to collect the Derelict Sites Levy for two years in a row jrnl.ie/6645162

Up to Europe to give Ukraine security guarantees, says Trump Donnacha Ó Beacháin, DCU, discusses the latest efforts on the road towards a possible peace deal for Ukraine.

Zelenskyy is now fighting on two fronts - against Russia, which wants Ukraine's lands, and the Trump administration, which wants Ukraine's resources.

My interview on Morning Ireland ...
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Trump tells Zelensky 'make a deal or we're out' in angry White House meeting - follow live The US president calls his Ukrainian counterpart

One of these two is a draft-dodging sexual predator, tyrant & con-man who ran for office to stay out of jail.

The other is a hero who risked his life to save his country & has shown remarkable courage & ingenuity in fending off a murderous invasion.

www.bbc.com/news/live/c6...

Europe needs to get real, and fast, about where it stands with the United States. Ukraine can't wait.

The most appalling, disgusting scenes just now. How is this actual reality 🙃

Big thanks to @davidkorowicz.bsky.social for his great insights into what we should do to prepare for storms, supply chain shocks and all that this uncertain world can now bring… #stormeowyn #climate #climatechange

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin elected as Taoiseach for the second time The Fianna Fáil leader will select his new Cabinet later today.

Took a while, but they got there...

Micheál Martin has been elected as the new Taoiseach

www.thejournal.ie/michael-mart...

Opinion: When in the grip of anorexia, New Year's resolutions were huge for me — not anymore Louise* looks at the pressure to be fit and healthy in the New Year and says it can be a really challenging time for anyone with an eating disorder.

Louise* looks at the pressure to be fit and healthy in the New Year and says it can be a really challenging time for anyone with an eating disorder. 

http://jrnl.ie/6587401t

Opinion: When in the grip of anorexia, New Year's resolutions were huge for me — not anymore Louise* looks at the pressure to be fit and healthy in the New Year and says it can be a really challenging time for anyone with an eating disorder.

Opinion: When in the grip of anorexia, New Year's resolutions were huge for me — not anymore jrnl.ie/6587401

US government brands Dublin riots as terrorism by Irish white supremacists New report monitoring global terror incidents lists Ireland as one of six countries targeted by white supremacists.

The US government has branded Dublin's 2023 riots as "white identity terrorism", carried out by Irish white supremacists and ultranationalists. Report by our journalist @trishdevlin.bsky.social

http://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-riots-white-identity-terrorism-6589040-Jan2025/

Child dies after being fatally assaulted at a home in Wexford overnight The incident happened on William Street last night.

Child dies after being fatally assaulted at a home in Wexford overnight jrnl.ie/6560475

Brain injury: Rehab is crucial, but survivors are often forgotten and just left to exist Dr Karen Foley of Acquired Brain Injury Ireland says early rehab is key, but this area is substantially under-resourced in this country.

Brain injury: Rehab is crucial, but survivors are often forgotten and just left to exist jrnl.ie/6554038

Conor McGregor removed from ‘Hitman’ video game after losing civil sexual assault case He appeared in the video game as a character called ‘The Disruptor’, a billionaire MMA fighter.

Conor McGregor removed from ‘Hitman’ video game after losing civil sexual assault case jrnl.ie/6553074

Huge €5 billion 'black hole' uncovered in Fine Gael's manifesto spending plan The discovery is an uncomfortable one for the government party.

Huge €5 billion 'black hole' uncovered in Fine Gael's manifesto spending plan jrnl.ie/6551579

‘That’s not true’: Harris walks away from voter who says he’s ‘done nothing’ for carers Harris has been accused of not caring about people with disabilties and their carers, with some calling his response “shameful” and “dismissive”.

‘That’s not true’: Simon Harris walks away from voter who says he’s ‘done nothing’ for carers jrnl.ie/6551100

Nikita Hand 'overwhelmed' by support after winning 'nightmare' case against Conor McGregor Asked if she felt vindicated following the jury’s decision, she said: “Yes, I do. Thank you.”

Nikita Hand 'overwhelmed' by support after winning 'nightmare' case against Conor McGregor jrnl.ie/6550805

Jury finds Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman in a Dublin hotel in 2018 The Mixed Martial Arts fighter denies raping Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel on 9 December 2018.

Jury finds Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman in a Dublin hotel in 2018 jrnl.ie/6550030

Blindboy Boatclub: 'The arrival of Christianity to Ireland is fascinating' The artist, author and podcaster has a new documentary airing tonight, looking at the origins, evolution and cultural legacy of Christianity in Ireland.

Big thanks to @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social for this piece for us at @thejournal.ie about his documentary tonight, looking at the art, architecture and writing brought by early Christianity in Ireland.

Blindboy Boatclub: 'The arrival of Christianity to Ireland is fascinating' jrnl.ie/6545528

Opinion: Foreign Policy must be at the centre of the General Election campaign Dr Barry Colfer says we can’t be complacent about the dangers of a changing world, and this concern should be front and centre as an election issue.

Opinion: Foreign Policy must be at the centre of the General Election campaign jrnl.ie/6547027

To the politicians: 'The housing crisis has trapped us in adolescence' By keeping young people in their childhood homes, we may be creating a generation that never grows up, writes Sarah Moran.

To the politicians: 'The housing crisis has trapped us in adolescence' jrnl.ie/6546665

Dónal and I have created a new podcast series called 'Enough About AI' for people curious about artificial intelligence.

Available on all platforms and podcast.enoughaboutai.com.

FactFind: What professions are over-represented (and under-represented) in the Dáil? Teachers are overrepresented – but so are farmers lawyers, landlords and, unsurprisingly, career politicians.

FactFind: What professions are over-represented (and under-represented) in the Dáil? jrnl.ie/6541359

Wonderful, thank you 🙏

We heard you were in town 😀