Dermot Lucey @histforall

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Mark Henry @Mark_J_Henry

2 months ago

Good thing or bad thing? Irish people spend an average of 40 years in the workplace. That's the 5th longest in the EU. The Dutch work longest (44 years), then the Swedes (43). In contrast, the Italians work for just 33 years. 🧑‍💼🧑‍⚕️🧑‍🏭👷🇮🇪 ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/we…

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IrishFamilyDetective on Bluesky (see link in Bio) @Fiona_Forde_Irl

2 months ago

#WhereinCork would you have found this ruins in 1938 during the #Cork Grand Prix #LoveCork #PureCork #CorkLike

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600

2 months ago

This map by @econovisuals shows where we used to get our manufactured goods from and where we get them from now.

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Yaroslav Trofimov @yarotrof

2 months ago

It’s no exaggeration that Ukrainian public opinion is in an absolute firestorm after the parliament today approved a law essentially dismantling independent anti-corruption agencies, just days after SBU raided key investigators. The law isn’t enacted until Zelensky signs it — and…

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CorkOnAForkFest @corkonaforkfest

2 months ago

The FULL Festival Programme is live! With all new events just added and tickets on sale now. Don’t miss out on the best of #CorkonaForkFest, check out our full programme today & get your tickets to the events you don’t want to miss! drive.google.com/file/d/1dtYsFp…

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Cork Safety Alerts @CorkSafetyAlert

2 months ago

Cork's stunning coastline shines with 4 locations shortlisted in national Love Your Coast Photography Awards. csalert.ie/4o5HbuI

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Velina Tchakarova @vtchakarova

2 months ago

🇮🇱🇪🇺Group of 25–28 countries including the UK (with EU representation via commissioner), France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, and others issued joint briefs stating “the war in Gaza must end now.” They emphasized civilian protection and condemned…

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Garry Kasparov @Kasparov63

2 months ago

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Harri_EST🇪🇪🇺🇦 @Harri_Est

2 months ago

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GeoInsider @InsiderGeo

2 months ago

BREAKING: Lithuania recorded 1,022 pilot reports of GPS interference in June a 22-fold increase year-on-year. Authorities trace the jamming to over ten Russian sites in Kaliningrad. Disruptions affect aviation, maritime navigation, and science across the Baltics, Poland, Finland,…

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Steve Rosenberg @BBCSteveR

2 months ago

The Russian government paper today features Tucker Carlson (and his comments praising Vladimir Putin). While Moskovsky Komsomolets warns: “[Russia’s] relations with Azerbaijan are heading to the point of no return.” #ReadingRussia

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Love Ireland @LoveIreland3

2 months ago

Cliffs of Moher in County Clare at sunset, Ireland.

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Port of Cork @PortofCork

2 months ago

Celebrating Five Years of Transatlantic Partnership with ICL 🎉 We were delighted to welcome our valued partners at Independent Container Line (ICL) to the Port of Cork on Friday, to mark five years of transatlantic success - offering the only direct shipping service between…

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Mark Henry @Mark_J_Henry

2 months ago

Ireland has been judged the 16th best country in the world for its culture and heritage. Ireland ranked just below the UK and a little ahead of the US. 🇮🇪 Greece, Italy & Spain topped the survey of 17,000 people for US News. visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-40-…

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Ukraine Control Map @UAControlMap

2 months ago

Perspective. This is the map from the end of Ukraine's counteroffensive at the end of 2022, vs now in July 2025. The dark red line is now, the lighter one was then. Look at the macro picture. We often have people in our replies going "You're reporting Ukraine losing village…

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Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600

2 months ago

Is this going to be the Asian or the African century?

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The Irish at War @irelandbattles

2 months ago

#OnThisDay 1864 The Union & Confederate armies fought the Battle of Atlanta. Each army had a General from Cork present. Brigadier General 'Fightin' Thomas Sweeny (L) & Major General Patrick Cleburne (R). The Union Army won & besieged the city until September. #Ireland #History

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Kieran McCarthy @KieranMcC_SS

2 months ago

🚨 Thank you Cork A statement from Cork players, management and County Board ⤵️ The Cork players, management and County Board would like to extend their gratitude to the fans of Cork GAA for their unwavering support throughout the year. 2025 saw two trophies. We will learn and…

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @Mylovanov

2 months ago

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces commander Madyar: At NATO, they asked my opinion on their base. I said 4 Ukrainian FPV teams could turn it into Pearl Harbor in 15 mins without coming within 10 km. Cheap, accessible tech in terrorist hands could upend any country. 1/

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Cork Safety Alerts @CorkSafetyAlert

2 months ago

Did you know there was a 35-seat cinema above a pub? From Beggar Man's Lane to rebel memorial, discover how Cork's 98 Street and College Road tell 1,400 years of history. Episode 11 of Leeside Lanes tells all! csalert.ie/4lzhcKg

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Eoin McNamara @McNamara_Eoin

2 months ago

Large increase in #Russian "shadow ships" making use of #Ireland's sparsely monitored EEZ. I saw this risk building, I was invited onto national radio 2 yrs ago & I explained it. Russia will exploit weakness anywhere it sees them in Northern Europe. rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…