# Solidarity

Last week

21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023

Real Madrid unite behind Vinicius Junior with clear message over racism

Rodrygo struck in the 89th minute to send Madrid second and bowed his head while lifting his fist in a “Black Power” salute.

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Thu 8:10 AM

# Solidarity

Real Madrid unite behind Vinicus Junior with clear message over racism

Rodrygo struck in the 89th minute to send Madrid second and bowed his head while lifting his fist in a “Black Power” salute.

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May 24th 2023, 10:39 PM

This year

2023

# Solidarity

'Lads in that position have no job security... fair play to the lads in Wales'

Jack Conan says the Netflix cameras haven’t been a distraction in Ireland camp.

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Feb 16th 2023, 6:05 PM

# Armagh

Minute's applause held at Armagh-Mayo GAA match in memory of Natalie McNally

Fans from both counties could be seen rising to their feet at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh to applaud.

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Feb 5th 2023, 5:48 PM

Last year

2022

# Solidarity

Mayo to 'consider all other options' for LGBTQ+ support after jersey request rejected

Their request to include rainbow-coloured numbers on the jerseys was denied by the GAA.

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Dec 1st 2022, 3:22 PM

# Solidarity

Bayern Munich fans show support for opposition player and Iran protesters

Sardar Azmoun was introduced off the bench for Bayer Leverkusen.

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Sep 30th 2022, 11:29 PM

# Ukraine

Zelenskyy heaps praise on Boris Johnson as ‘true friend’ leaves office

The Ukrainian president has said he was ‘concerned’ when he found out there would be a new administration.

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Sep 4th 2022, 11:56 AM

# Solidarity

Why Irish football must unite when it comes to selling players to England

Bohemians’ Chief Operating Officer Daniel Lambert chats to The42 about the contentious issues of transfers to clubs across the water.

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Jul 31st 2022, 10:00 AM

# Solidarity

Taoiseach holds meeting with Zelenskyy after visiting devastated towns around Kyiv on Ukraine trip

Micheál Martin travelled to the Ukrainian capital to witness sites that have been devastated by the Russian army.

The Taoiseach arrived in Kyiv this morning on a visit to discuss how Ireland and the EU can support Ukraine.

He has visited the town of Borodyanka in the Kyiv province, which Russia heavily hit in the early weeks of its invasion.

"The people of Ireland stand with Ukraine and its people in the face of Russia’s immoral and unprovoked war of terror," he said.

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Jul 6th 2022, 6:53 PM

# Comment

Meaningful action must follow Ní Mhuircheartaigh and Co. speaking out

The Kerry star is pictured on the front of the county’s Centre of Excellence, though her team’s access to the facility has been limited.

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May 20th 2022, 4:16 PM

# Ukraine

People Before Profit TDs didn't clap Zelenskyy's speech in protest over sanctions

“We can’t applaud calls for more sanctions which are hurting ordinary Russians and only bolstering the Putin regime at home.”

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Apr 6th 2022, 5:08 PM

# Solidarity

'It shows the generosity of people' - Roscommon GAA side unite to support Ukrainian team-mate

Nikita Berzins is a member of the Roscommon minor squad.

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Mar 10th 2022, 7:28 PM

# Solidarity

'Don't turn a blind eye on this': Large crowds in European cities listen to Zelenskyy appeal

The Ukrainian president appeared on video as he addressed thousands of people protesting against the war in several European cities.

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Mar 4th 2022, 9:26 PM

# Solidarity

No Irish football team will play Russia until further notice, FAI chiefs vow

The Association has offered its ‘full and unequivocal’ support to the Ukraine FA ahead of planned fixtures later this year.

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Feb 28th 2022, 1:13 PM

# Solidarity

Man United players plead for peace in Ukraine

Ukrainian flags were also waved among the crowd at Old Trafford as a show of support for the beleaguered nation.

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Feb 26th 2022, 3:42 PM

# Solidarity

'I cry for our people' - Ukrainian midfielder pays emotional tribute before Europa League heroics

Ruslan Malinovskyi displayed an anti-war message on his t-shirt after his goal for Atalanta.

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Feb 24th 2022, 9:39 PM

All time

# Solidarity

'If they are speaking up together, hopefully they can have a similar response to what our players did'

Ireland WNT assistant manager Tom Elmes was asked about the women’s rugby revolution and the parallels drawn with his team.

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Dec 14th 2021, 12:37 PM

# Solidarity

'It is quite raw given we have two current players that have been coached under the accused'

Captain Katie McCabe says it’s important the Ireland squad talk about the NWSL scandal and allegations that ‘shocked the world’ this week.

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Oct 18th 2021, 11:02 PM

# Solidarity

Calls for facilitation of 'peaceful protest' as Dublin 'Rally for Palestine' is cancelled after garda advice

The IPSC was planning to hold a “socially-distanced protest” at the Spire in Dublin.

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May 13th 2021, 2:50 PM

# Solidarity

Iain Henderson backs Billy Burns to bounce back from his kicking blunder

The Ireland out-half missed touch with the final kick of yesterday’s game – ending Ireland’s hopes of a sensational come-from-behind win.

29.6k

Feb 8th 2021, 12:08 PM

# Solidarity

PSG/Istanbul CL tie abandoned as players walk off in protest at alleged racist slur from official

The fourth official allegedly used a racist term toward Istanbul assistant Pierre Webo.

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Dec 8th 2020, 10:40 PM

# Solidarity

NBA postpone playoff games as players stage boycott in protest at police shooting

The Milwaukee Bucks did not show up on court for tonight’s game in protest at the shooting of unarmed African-American Jacob Blake in Wisconsin on Sunday.

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Aug 26th 2020, 10:23 PM

# black lives matter

Thierry Henry takes a knee for eight minutes and 46 seconds in MLS

The Frenchman kneeled for the length of time police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s neck in the lead-up to his death.

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Jul 10th 2020, 10:50 AM

# black lives matter

Ireland star O'Sullivan and Courage team-mates take a knee during US anthem as football returns Stateside

The Cork midfield maestro helped her side to a 2-1 victory.

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Jun 28th 2020, 11:48 AM

# Solidarity

Bundesliga's big four pledge €20 million in financial aid to other German clubs

The DFL will be responsible for deciding how the money is distributed among clubs in the top two divisions.

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Mar 26th 2020, 5:45 PM

# Solidarity

Klopp expresses sympathy for Guardiola and his players following Champions League ban

Manchester City have been hit with a two-season exclusion from European competition but the Liverpool boss wants his counterpart’s work to be respected.

11.1k

Feb 15th 2020, 9:38 PM

# ge2020

Galway West PBP candidate suspended from party over claim he 'smashed phone'

Loughnane was one of Solidarity-PBP’s two candidates in the constituency.

72.4k

Feb 8th 2020, 3:46 PM

# Solidarity

'They wouldn't be forgiven': Varadkar confident EU27 won't veto Brexit extension

The threat of a no-deal Brexit still remains, but the Taoiseach is confident EU leaders will grant a Brexit extension.

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Apr 6th 2019, 5:54 PM

# Solidarity

Tusk tells EU: 'You cannot betray the 6 million people who signed the petition to revoke Article 50'

Tusk said today that the European Parliament must stand with pro-European Brits if the UK seeks an Article 50 extension.

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Mar 27th 2019, 9:53 AM

# Solidarity

'Everybody should be following the example set by nurses': Here's how to help nurses on the picket today

All the ways you can support nurses, from a simple beep of your horn to bringing them lunch.

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Jan 30th 2019, 12:44 PM

# River Tolka

Blocked sewer suspected to have caused 'major' fish kill along 5km stretch of river in north Dublin

A local councillor has called on Irish Water to explain how it will protect the river.

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Sep 21st 2018, 4:29 PM

# RedC

Fine Gael loses ground but still manages to increase lead over Fianna Fáil in latest opinion poll

It’s not good news for Micheál Martin heading into the next Dáil term.

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Sep 15th 2018, 5:21 PM

# Solidarity

Sweden's Sports Minister wears football jersey to parliament after World Cup player suffers racial attacks

Annika Strandhall wore a Jimmy Durmaz football jersey in parliament to show her support for the winger.

9.0k

Jun 27th 2018, 3:22 PM

# Solidarity

FA support Sterling for 'honest and heartfelt account' following gun tattoo outrage

The Man City star posted a message on Instagram explaining the meaning of the tattoo.

9.5k

May 29th 2018, 7:41 PM

# sex education bill

Bill to introduce factual sex education in schools progresses despite Fianna Fáil opposition

The bill seeks to introduce information on sexuality, gender and consent to all schools regardless of ethos.

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Apr 19th 2018, 2:10 PM

# Solidarity

'I find it cynical, ignorant': Efforts made to rename Sligo halting site The Gaza Strip

A local member of the Travelling community wants to name the site out of solidarity with the plight of Palestinians.

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Apr 11th 2018, 7:53 PM

# let's talk about sex

'Religious groups shouldn't be involved in sex education'

Proposed legislation seeks to remove religious ethos from sex education in schools.

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Apr 4th 2018, 7:00 PM

# anti-homeless devices

'See no homeless, hear no homeless, help no homeless': Paul Murphy hits out at government approach

Solidarity TDs have launched a Bill that aims to prevent the installation of anti-homeless devices.

12.6k

Nov 16th 2017, 12:50 PM

# lifelong friends

'Love will unite us': Friends of Argentinians who died in New York terror attack pay emotional tribute

After a statement read yesterday, the men who’d been friends since secondary school were applauded.

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Nov 4th 2017, 7:39 AM

# Dublin City Council

Catalan flag step closer to flying over City Hall after Dublin City councillors vote in favour of motion

Earlier this year, Dublin City councillors voted to fly the Palestinian flag over City Hall as a gesture of solidarity.

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Nov 2nd 2017, 10:25 AM