Of all the rte related stories this week I hope there's some mention of #rtefolkawards brilliant evening of music, Irish language , young youths and young oldies , brilliant john creedon , celebrations , tears, music and more music .. oiche áilinn , Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin

Appalled by the horrible deaths of Palestinians queueing for aid in Gaza city. International humanitarian law is unambiguous - Israel as occupying power must protect civilians & ensure basic services. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is man made and completely unacceptable.

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Tweet from a twat. Mick aping UK racists again...mocking people forced to sleep in tents in snow. Dept. Environment, Climate and Communications ad showing on timeline after, why are they spending money on this platform?. This is the guy Elon Musk was reXing around Dublin riots 🤮 #irelandofthewelcomes

SPI and Screen Composers Guild of Ireland are hosting an excellent event today titled: ‘how to work well together from commissioning the composer to delivering the score’. There’s some really insightful discussion from stephen mckeon Natasha Paulberg, John Keville and Trisha Canning.

Huge thanks to our wonderful panel for our event with Screen Producers Ireland today. Composers Natasa Paulberg, stephen mckeon and producers Patricia Canning , John Keville , Conor Barry. Really interesting discussion on how composers and producers work together. Funded by Coimisiún na Meán

Good to hear a different voice from Israel in Gideon Levy on Drivetime RTE, the damage Israel is doing to itself and its own people, and next generation is only surpassed by what is happening in Gaza and their "allies" are not their friends in supporting this to continue.

FFF screening of Nosferatu accompanied by West Cork composers; Irene and Linda Buckley's original musical score, performed by Rhoda Dullea on the organ, Ilse de Ziah on cello and Karen Dervan on viola. Music in Film at FFF is orchestrated by Sarah Glenanne  CEO of SCGI.

It is shocking that this is not obvious and of real concern to every US citizen. This is not about religion, this is not about defence, this has gone far beyond proportional or appropriate and includes recognised war crimes. Thanks Ben Cohen for have the bravery to shout out.

I wrote a letter published in today's The Irish Times asking for debate on Irelands' future participation in a contest which has clearly been politicised by some participants. RTÉ needs to get answers for Irish public and songwriters. #Eurovision2025

An absurd precedent has now been set.

This is absolute bullshit. I just hope the countries who have continued to arm a clearly out of control Israel are convicted of international war crimes One member of Kneecap charged with terrorism offence by London police jrnl.ie/6711065

Desribed as astonishing, not to anyone paying any attention for the last 20 years... at some stage "aĺlies" of Israel may become allies of Israel. Netanyahu accuses Starmer, Carney and Macron of being 'on the wrong side of history' jrnl.ie/6712497

"And did he reply with a voice note?" Some quality investigative journalism from Oliver Callan on how #themonk (and everyone over 45) truly feels about voice messages.

Sicily, Catania. The boat has arrived and preparations have begun to set sail for Gaza. @gazafreedomflotilla #breakthesiege

We are sailing now on the Madleen to Gaza to #breakthesiege and create a people’s humanitarian corridor! ⛴️🇵🇸🌎💚 All well for now! Filled with love and solidarity from the people of Catania! 7 days to Gaza! #AllEyesOnDeck

I find it worrying that artists & authors are being presented with #AI as this tool of great significance by Governmental agencies yet there appears little appetite to regulate to protect creators from theft of their work by AI companies. Regulation not promotion pls. #aiandart

Nothing happening here.... #itwasntme 🤣🤣🐦‍⬛