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#OnThisDay 1949 At midnight twenty-six counties of Ireland officially left the British Commonwealth and became a republic on the 18th. Crowds packed on to O'Connell Street bridge to see a 21 gun salute. It was 3 minutes late due to the massive crowds. #Ireland #History

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The Talk Media two-parter, The Media Under a Global Threat, which covers the situations in Gaza and in Ukraine is outstanding. If there are awards going for this type of production it will most certainly win them. Eamonn O'Neill David Pratt 👏

Ave Maria from the west of Ireland, in memory of Pope Francis. A voice of compassion through difficult times. A great loss

Unspun: It's not the happiest of times in Scotland right now, but here's one reason why I'm glad I moved here heraldscotland.com/news/25107137.…

Genius. BBC News - bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4g2… US growth forecast to be hit hardest from Trump tariffs, IMF says - BBC News

#OnThisDay 1916 Patrick Pearse, Connolly & members of the IRB, Irish Volunteers, Irish Citizen Army & Cumann na mBan take over several key buildings around Dublin. The Easter Rising had begun. They intended to end British rule in Ireland. It would last 6 days. #Ireland #History

We’re here in San Salvador, El Salvador, where at least 288 people have been kidnapped off the streets of the United States and flown to a foreign country, and are now being held in detention centers and prisons. These are some of the most notorious detention centers and

Trump blamed President Lincoln for the shrinking economy...* *Not quite, but not far off. BBC News - bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3wx… Trump praises tariffs in Cabinet meeting as US economy shrinks 0.3% - live updates - BBC News

Thinking of all those journalists being attacked, jailed and tortured across the world for doing their jobs on #WorldPressFreedomDay

Congratulations to ⁦Ann Telnaes⁩ who resigned from the ⁦The Washington Post⁩ when this political cartoon of tech executives groveling at the feet of ⁦Donald J. Trump⁩ was rejected by the paper. Yesterday it was announced she won a Pulitzer Prize.

Experts say, 'He who goes into Conclave a Pope, comes out a Cardinal '. Except for Benedict who experienced *two* Conclaves: Frontrunner & Pope! BBC News - bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn4w… Conclave live: Black smoke seen from Sistine Chapel as cardinals fail to elect new pope - BBC News

Reporter: Do you regret the image of yourself posted on social media dressed as the Pope? Trump: What’s next

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Big show today, ‘Organised Crime Reporting’, ‘Forget Independence, Prepare for War’ and ‘Gerry Adams wins Libel Case’ Eamonn O'Neill Stuart Cosgrove patreon.com/posts/organise…

Spot on Eamonn O'Neill “a teaspoon rattling around a biscuit tin”. Working with in and now with charities they are being crucified by Employers NI increases whilst Starmer and Reeves dancing at the altar of aid cutbacks to fund turning ploughshares into swords. #stomachchurning

Talk Media (weekly podcast) Stuart Cosgrove Eamonn O'Neill enjoying your discussion on why people subscribe. One reason I subscribe is to get royal news that isn’t sooky journalism fawning over a coat or dress. Also coverage of Indy that gets under the bonnet and is fair to self determination. And I like the banter between you 2

The Irish economy grew at a robust rate of almost 5% in 2024 despite international turmoil. That is very good news for everyone who cares about our country. Economic wellbeing is a bedrock foundation on which cultural & social achievements can be built. irishtimes.com/business/2025/…

A good meaty chat about today's topics with Stuart Cosgrove and Eamonn O'Neill Hear the first topic for free at pod.co/talk-media/gre… or support us and hear the full episode at patreon.com/posts/gregg-wa…

David Gergen, an adviser to presidents, a commentator, a best-selling author, a Harvard intellectual, an immensely decent man, a towering figure in every sense, has died at 83. RIP, David, and thanks for a lifetime of service.