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Conor Hogarty

@conorhogarty

All views and opinions expressed are my own. interests include Defence forces, history, politics and current affairs, and the odd letter to the Irish Times.

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BREAKING: French President Macron to unveil major defence boost, raising France’s military budget to €67B by 2030 amid growing threats from Russia and doubts over US support. With global risks rising, he’ll push for greater military independence and may launch a youth service

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‘Nobody can feel safe’: Lithuanian president says he would welcome Ireland into Nato as an ally against Russian threat buff.ly/ZAA654t

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Honoured to attend today’s Irish 🇮🇪 National Day of Commemoration at Royal Hospital Kilmainham (RHK) Dublin Remembering all Irish men & women who died in past wars or in the service of UN Peacekeeping 🇺🇳 📸 of the 25pdr Gun fired to mark the end of a minute’s silence 🧵 1/2

Honoured to attend today’s Irish 🇮🇪 National Day of Commemoration at Royal Hospital Kilmainham (RHK) Dublin

Remembering all Irish men &amp; women who died in past wars or in the service of <a href="/UNPeacekeeping/">UN Peacekeeping</a> 🇺🇳

📸 of the 25pdr Gun fired to mark the end of a minute’s silence 🧵 1/2
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🇮🇪 must deliver on the big issues or lose EU good will. Stephen Collins in Fridays The Irish Times. Defence and security are clearly issues of concern for our 🇪🇺 partners. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to be a priority for our government. Micheál Martin Ursula von der Leyen

🇮🇪 must deliver on the big issues or lose EU good will.
Stephen Collins in Fridays <a href="/IrishTimes/">The Irish Times</a>. 
Defence and security are clearly issues of concern for our 🇪🇺 partners. Unfortunately,  it doesn't appear to be a priority for our government. 
<a href="/MichealMartinTD/">Micheál Martin</a> 
<a href="/vonderleyen/">Ursula von der Leyen</a>
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In essence, #comprehensive #security means a small state making the most of the #civilian, #military and #cyber resources it has at its disposal to foster national resilience & #deterrence.

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Ireland to intensify efforts to safeguard UN mission in Lebanon where 340 troops are serving. irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/0…

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🇫🇷 En ce 14 juillet, qui marque la fête nationale française, nous célébrons les valeurs de liberté, égalité et fraternité — des valeurs partagées entre la France et l’Irlande. The bonds shared between our countries matter more than ever 🇫🇷 🇮🇪 #14Juillet #BastilleDay

🇫🇷 En ce 14 juillet, qui marque la fête nationale française, nous célébrons les valeurs de liberté, égalité et fraternité — des valeurs partagées entre la France et l’Irlande.

The bonds shared between our countries matter more than ever 🇫🇷 🇮🇪

#14Juillet #BastilleDay
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“why bother with research when you can just let ChatGPT hallucinate your talking points for you? At this rate,Sinn Féins next housing policy will be based on Monopoly board prices & their healthcare plan will cite Greys Anatomy as best healthcare outcomes” irishpoliticsnewsletter.ie/p/sinn-fein-su…

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The words of the President of France Emmanuel Macron as he addressed the armed forces ahead of Bastille Day. He announced plans to double defence spending by 2027. Is there any chance that 🇮🇪 will address its defence deficiencies by resourcing our Óglaigh na hÉireann Simon Harris TD ?

The words of the President of France <a href="/EmmanuelMacron/">Emmanuel Macron</a> as he addressed the armed forces ahead of Bastille Day. He announced plans to double defence spending by 2027.
Is there any chance that 🇮🇪 will address its defence deficiencies by resourcing our <a href="/defenceforces/">Óglaigh na hÉireann</a>
 <a href="/SimonHarrisTD/">Simon Harris TD</a> ?
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Proud to have represented RACO at the National Day of Commemoration in RHK, Dublin yesterday, where all those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for peace were honoured. The ceremonial display from Óglaigh na hÉireann was flawless in what were challenging weather conditions!

Proud to have represented <a href="/RACO_DF/">RACO</a> at the National Day of Commemoration in RHK, Dublin yesterday, where all those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for peace were honoured. The ceremonial display from <a href="/defenceforces/">Óglaigh na hÉireann</a> was flawless in what were challenging weather conditions!
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Just caught up on The Rest Is History podcast on Irish War of Independence. University College Dublin UCD History Paul Rouse is absolutely brilliant & engaging. A must listen for those interested in Irish History & establishment of the Irish state

Just caught up on <a href="/TheRestHistory/">The Rest Is History</a> podcast on Irish War of Independence. <a href="/ucddublin/">University College Dublin</a> <a href="/UCDHistory/">UCD History</a> Paul Rouse is absolutely brilliant &amp; engaging.  A must listen for those interested in Irish History &amp; establishment of the Irish state
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Breaking News: Germany negotiates to acquire up to 7,000 combat vehicles from Rheinmetall in historic land forces expansion share.google/8xBjExIKjjFjCB…

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We’re pushing the boundaries of coastal monitoring using our #UAV platform enabling the creation of high-resolution digital twins of shorelines & marine infrastructure. Detecting erosion & land shifts Monitoring critical infrastructure Supporting smarter environmental decisions