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Case study : When Anti-Racism isn't about Anti-Racism
Let me begin by saying , we're all against racism , especially here on thetricolour.com . There are not many people who would argue against 'Anti-racism' . For this reason , it presents an easy gateway into civil society by those wanting to gain support for other political issues .
Éamon de Valera discusses the Fáinne brooch for Irish Speakers
An Fáinne is a circular brooch worn by people who would like to converse in the Irish Language . The idea was started by members of the Conradh na Gaeilge (Gaelic League) over 100 years ago in 1916 . A gold one signifies a high standard of Irish , then silver for a basic level
Éamon de Valera - Connolly was "intensely nationalistic . he told me so"
Video : President Éamon de Valera discusses the Gaelic League and James Connolly on the steps of Áras an Uachtaráin 1962 . De Valera says James Connolly who was a member of the Gaelic League and was learning the Irish Language was "intensely nationalistic . he told me so"
Keeping politics out of sport - New Leitrim sponsorship raises concerns over politicization of GAA
Concerns have been raised in relation to the GAA Constitution and its policies around political movements , playing gear and sponsorship following a decision by the Leitrim Hurling team to enter into a sponsorship deal with the Migrant Rights Centre in Dublin and the One Foundation . Under the sponsorship deal
Olympics : Former Male Weightlifter to compete in Women's super heavyweight competition
New Zealand Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard who was born Gavin will compete in the women's super heavyweight category at the Tokyo Olympics following a rule change. Before transitioning to a woman in his mid-30s , Hubbard competed in men's weightlifting competitions . After his transition in 2013
Defence Forces recall annual review over 'far right' slur against media platform Gript.ie
The Defence Forces have recalled all printed editions of the annual Defence Forces Review 2020 magazine and agreed to print new ones following legal action by the online news platform Gript.ie after slurs describing the platform as 'far right' appeared in an article written by DCU academic Livia Margna
Convicted terrorist could return to Ireland after prison term is completed
In February , the Supreme Court ruled it would be unlawful for the state to revoke the citizenship of a convicted terrorist if he could not appeal that decision to an independent appeals body . In July 2018 , Ali Charaf Damache pleaded guilty in a Philadelphia
The origins of MASI , state involvement , and sinister agenda in Ireland
The origins of MASI (movement of asylum seekers in Ireland) , state involvement and sinister agenda About 6 years ago , around 2015 , I noticed an event being advertised in the window of the local Intercutlural centre , it was something do with asylum seekers and I was
Rewarding illegal migration will put people on the dole and increase social housing lists
The governments plan to grant an amnesty to "thousands" of illegal migrants is deeply flawed and will put huge pressure on social services . The first thing that happens when you make an illegal migrant legal is that their current employer will let them go . This is because
Olympic Athletes Commission - 70% support to keep Politics off the field of play
A consultation by the Olympic Athletes Commission with over 3,500 athletes representing 185 different National Olympic Committees and all 41 Olympic sports has received overwhelming support to keep politics off the field of play at this years Olympic Games in Tokyo . The consultation process began in June 2020 to determine support
Thousands of illegal migrants to be granted residency under government proposals
The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD has announced a scheme to grant residency to thousands of illegal migrants living in Ireland . Under the proposals those living illegally in the state for 4 years or 3 years in the case of families will b e granted residency including unrestricted access
Broadcasting Complaint upheld over remark describing JK Rowling as "transphobic bigot"
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has upheld a complaint against Today FM's The last Word with Matt Cooper show in relation to a remark describing British Author JK Rowling as a "transphobic bigot" . The complaint related to a broadcast last september in which panel members were discussing tweets
Conversion therapy ban and civil liberties
Conversion therapy is a form of therapy available to same sex attracted people who want to be heterosexual and to transgender people who want to be cisgender. The therapy usually involves participants undergoing counselling and talk sessions with the intent of changing their thinking . Four
Should women walk behind their men
I live quite close to a Direct Provision centre in Dublin and I get to see a lot of the new arrivals out and about . On a few occasions now , I've observed middle eastern couples where the wife dressed in a Burqa walks behind the
Rathfarnham - Planning application lodged for 241 Apartments at Stocking Avenue
Ardstone homes ltd have applied to An Bord Pleanala for a strategic housing development consisting of 241 apartments in 8 blocks ranging in height from 3-6 storeys on a 2.98 hectare site at white pines east , north of s tocking avenue, woodstown, Dublin 16 . The development will include 93 one bedroom units
Limerick councillor who called gardai on Rosary prayer group described as "sectarian"
The actions of a Limerick Councillor Elisa O'Donovan who shouted at Catholics to "pray in your own homes" before calling the Gardai on them on Palm Sunday has been described as "bigotry" and "sectarian" . The incident occurred outside the Sacred Heart Church in Limerick where around 30 parishoners had gathered
Sheriff Street - 702 unit Build to Rent Apartment scheme gets green light
An 18 Storey apartment development with a peak height of 60.7 metres has been given the go ahead by An Bord Pleanala for a site near Sheriff Street Upper in Dublin 1 The development will be situated on the Castleforbes Business Park which is to be demolished
Irish A Disappearing Language
In the early 1800s , more than 4,000,000 people spoke the Irish language here in Ireland . The 2016 census recorded just 73,803 people who said they spoke Irish daily outside of the education system and the number of daily Irish speakers in the Gaeltacht fell by 11.2% between
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Vaccine Certificates required for Indoor Dining under new health regulations
Indoor hospitality for Pubs, Restaurants and Cafés will reopen on Monday 26th July for holders of Vaccine Certificates and accompanying Children aged under 18 . Those who have recovered from Covid in the past six months will also be allowed indoors under new laws being introduced by the government . Before entering
Google and Facebook to introduce mandatory vaccinations for Employees
Employees of Google and Facebook will risk losing their jobs if they refuse to be vaccinated under new plans by the Internet Giants to introduce mandatory vaccinations for employees . Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced in a memo to employees o n Wednesday that .. "Anyone coming to work
Mature discussion around migration could lead to happier society
At the end of the day , every society only has so much resources that they can afford to maintain at any given time . Every society only has so many Houses at any given time , so many School Places at any given time , so
Educate Together : Children as young as 4 forced to participate in LGBT events
A number of videos and pictures posted by the Educate Together School Network shows children as young as 4 or 5 years old being forced to participate in LGBT Pride Events at its schools . The videos show how the Educate Together School System is radicalising young Children to
Eid al Adha - "Feast of the Sacrifice" takes place accross the world
The Muslim feast of Eid al Adha (feast of the sacrifice) , is a major feast day in the muslim calendar which takes place in July . Eid al Adha commemorates the old testament story of Ibrahim who was willing to sacrifice his son Ismail for God . Ismail was
Freedom of Expression in Ireland under threat from growing number of NGOs
There is a big push now in Ireland to silence dissenting views especially if those views are in any way conservative and dont align with globalist goals . Non governmental organisations (NGOs) with funding from the EU commission and various government departments are creating an Iron Curtain to control public
Social engineering is damaging to sport and society
There is seldom a week that passes where we dont hear some organisation calling for more diversity in society , be it in sports or politics or civil service etc . What these organisations do is look at groups in society in terms of peoples physical and
Pride Month - Is it Equal to devote a whole month to one sexuality over another
Lets Treat Everyone Equally they said ?? So why then would the state pool all its resources into devoting an entire month , the month of June to one sexuality over another Surely if they wanted a truly 'Equal' Society , one sexuality wouldn't be
Dear An Post , I dont need any pride stamps . but thank you and here's your leaflet back
I'm sure most people like myself are fed up with the whole Pride Month thing by now , even gay people say they are sick of it . Its just constantly in your face all the time whether its footballers wearing rainbow armbands or football stadiums lighting
Dublin Bay South : By-election candidates in full swing ahead of July 8th election
Candidates in the Dublin Bay South By-election are battling it out on the doorsteps ahead of the July 8th By-election to fill the seat vacated by former housing minister Eoghan Murphy. The 15 Candidates in alphabetical order are : Candidate Party Ivana Bacik Labour Justin Barrett National Party
rasher
Jul 30 , 4:38 pm
this is indoctrination . plain and simple . you can see some of the children are not happy . all these slogans like love is love have been used by the radical left for years . yes many of these children will go on to become activists for the lgbt movement which is the intended goal but some will end up resenting the school for what its doing , brainwashing them
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dublin lad
Jul 29 , 1:43 pm
should be a private matter , if you got the vaccine why worry about someone who hasn't because your presumably protected anyway so it makes no difference . I myself didn't get it but thats my personal choice . I just didn't want it but I respect other peoples right to make up their own mind on what suits them
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the bull
Jul 29 , 11:45 am
are google and facebook going to fire employees who refuse the vaccine . seems very harsh .
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Ivaus ☘
Jul 29 , 8:52 am
POOR GRANNIES NOT RESPONSIBLE -VICTIMS-SO WHO IS?
For the Origen of C19 at Wuhan,China,a new corona virus of many?
For calling a Global Pandemic which did not meet criteria,changed it?
For and against masks,off again on again,changed it?
For use of PCR TEST,not designed for it,changed amplification up to 45?
For using forced breathing apparatus in treatment,not correct clinical procedure?
For the global removal of proven medicine and drugs,data confirms this?
For the mandatory/coercive
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Video : Éamon de Valera launches RTE Telefís 1961 but warns of dangers
In 1961 , President Éamon de Valera became the first person to appear on RTE Telefís Éireann . Addressing the public de Valera gave a cautious welcome to the new service. I am privileged in being the first to address you on our new service, Telefís Éireann. I hope the service
Éamon de Valera - Connolly was "intensely nationalistic . he told me so"
Video : President Éamon de Valera discusses the Gaelic League and James Connolly on the steps of Áras an Uachtaráin 1962 . De Valera says James Connolly who was a member of the Gaelic League and was learning the Irish Language was "intensely nationalistic . he told me so"
