A Belfast-born man speaks of his grief after his wife, mother and brother are killed in Gaza. "The exact day she [arrived] in my family's place they bombed the place," Mr El-Estal said. The bomb killed his mother and brother "immediately", he added. He continued that his uncle, and his uncle's two daughters - both doctors - were...
"So, take notes, Butcher Biden: The ancestors of the #Ireland that you claim to be from disown you. Keep our country out of your mouth. And as for von der Leyen (President of the #European Commission), and #genocidal#Germany with your words and deeds supporting #Israel in the #ICJ: Not in our name! The people of #Europe stand with #Palestine and with #SouthAfrica."
Clare Daly - #Irish Politician and Member of the European Parliament - 16/02/2024
Preventing the russian warships from carrying out the drill.
#Irish fishermen refused to leave waters to the south of the country and maintained a round-the-clock presence, thus preventing the russian warships from carrying out the drill.
Now it’s happened again. #Norwegian fishermen have pulled off a similar victory against the might of the russian Navy
Starlings¹, derived from the Old #English word 'Staer', are known for their mesmerizing gatherings in massive flocks during autumn and winter, a breathtaking spectacle known as murmurations.
In #mythology, Starlings have an intriguing connection to Myna birds², both of which are capable of mimicking human speech. One fascinating tale from medieval #Welsh lore revolves around Branwen³, the daughter of Llyr. Mistreated by her Irish husband, Branwen teaches a tamed starling to speak and sends it across the #Irish Sea to inform her brother, Bran, who then raises an army to rescue her. This myth highlights the intelligence attributed to starlings and their association with communication and aid in #folklore.
Additionally, historical names for Starlings reflect various aspects of their behavior and appearance. For instance, the term "Sheep Stare" from #Somerset highlights their habit of alighting on the backs of sheep to pick at ticks in their coats, a behavior beneficial to both parties.
David Cameron vetoes #Rockall fishing agreement between Scotland & Ireland
Despite #Irish & Scottish governments spending 2 years agreeing to the deal – #fisheries are a devolved power – it has been shut down by the Foreign Office
Sources said the reason was entirely political - UK Govt didn't want to be seen agreeing a deal with an #EU nation
The veto is latest example of #Westminster overruling devolved #Scottish government decisions
Apparently today is the 30th anniversary of Mary Robinson signing into #Irish Law the bill which decriminalised homosexuality in Ireland.
Which means every Irish person over 30 has lived in a country where being #gay or #bi was illegal.
We really owe a debt to all the people who fought hard for LGBT rights in 70's, 80's and 90's (presumably before but not aware of any orgs or individuals who may have been able to fight against Catholic hegemony & oppression)
#Irish barrister Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC has just floored the world. The story of her first step on the path to where she stood and spoke this morning is worth its weight in gold and, more importantly, humanity.
#Celtic#MythologyMonday: In #Irish#mythology, the term ‘Trí de Dána’ refers to the Three Gods of Art; Goibniu the smith, Luchtaine the carpenter, and Credne the goldsmith. Could the stone head from Corleck Hill with its three faces represent this trio of skilled craftsmen/deities, after which the hill of its resting place was named?`
Source: https://aliisaac.substack.com/
The placenta has always been seen as something mystical.
In #Australia, if it was believed that, if the mother had launched the afterbirth into the water, the baby would have been a good swimmer.
Batak¹ people from Sumatra, #Indonesia, buried it under the house; it was believed to be the newborn's sister or brother.
Similarly, Baganda² from #Uganda believed that the placenta was a doppelgänger of the child – this is similar to the #Irish (or #British, in general?) concept of fetch.³
Gaza: 'My wife died in five minutes, she was my life' (www.bbc.com)
A Belfast-born man speaks of his grief after his wife, mother and brother are killed in Gaza. "The exact day she [arrived] in my family's place they bombed the place," Mr El-Estal said. The bomb killed his mother and brother "immediately", he added. He continued that his uncle, and his uncle's two daughters - both doctors - were...