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Helena Byrne

@HBee2015

A librarian that works in #WebArchiving, personal interest in football history and occasionally tweets from @SLIPIreland All views are my own.

 London, England
orcid.org/0000-0002-0966-4685
Joined July 2015
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Emma Duffy@emmaduffy_14h
‘Hug the people you love, get the pet you want, go on that holiday you dream about. Seize all your days.’ Ciara Mageean was the very best of us, and the world is a lesser place now. Thinking of those closest to her 🤍
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RTÉ News
@rtenewsNov 2
Chair of Bowel Cancer Ireland Brendan Donlon said that the death of Ciara Mageean is a strong reminder that you can never be too fit or too young to be affected by bowel cancer rte.ie/news/health/2026/1102…
Calls on Government to lower bowel cancer screening age

Calls on Government to lower bowel cancer screening age

Bowel Cancer Ireland has renewed its calls for better prevention and screenings following the death of Irish Olympian and European champion runner Ciara Mageean who had stage four bowel cancer.

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"I keep seeing beautiful things and I can't help but wonder, will I have an opportunity to see them again?" Ciara Mageean speaking to RTÉ earlier this year. Such strength & bravery. #RIP
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Ash fans around the world in love with a football shirt from Ards! Third run of the special Ash x Ards FC ordered following interest from Taiwan, Japan, Australia and the US Profits will go towards Ards FC fund to build their own ground in Newtownards independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…
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Dublin Airport
@DublinAirportNov 1
“In life you make your own hope” Rest in peace, Ciara Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam 🙏
Irish athlete Ciara McGeean

ALT Irish athlete Ciara McGeean

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Katie McCabe@Katie_McCabe11Nov 1
Truly heartbreaking news to hear about Ciara this morning. Sending all my love & prayers to her loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We were so lucky to have such an incredible athlete represent our country with so much pride. May she rest in peace 💚🇮🇪
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Ireland is the birthplace of Halloween, a celebration tracing back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
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@fabromanofanOct 30
This is what secures Drogheda safety tonight… Drogheda win by 7+, Waterford lose by any margin Drogheda win by 6, Waterford lose by 2+ Drogheda win by 5, Waterford lose by 3+ Drogheda win by 4, Waterford lose by 4+ Drogheda win by 3, Waterford lose by 5+ Drogheda win by 2, Waterford lose by 6+ Drogheda win by 1, Waterford lose by 7+
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@LeagueofIrelandOct 30
The final day has arrived 🫡
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Player. Captain. Legend. 💜💙 Drogheda United captain Ryan Brennan has today announced his retirement from football at the conclusion of the 2026 season. droghedaunited.ie/news/2026/…
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🟥🟦 Ards FC X Ash 🎸 To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album #1977, we've teamed up with the band and TeamwearIreland.com to create a limited edition jersey! Get yours NOW at ardsfcshop.co.uk and at home matches! #RABA
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@DawsonsRightPegOct 23
Still without a doubt the best outside broadcast for British / Irish weather forecasting. #StormAusten #StormBoelo
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A two hat morning scratching for light at sunrise .. Doolin harbour to the sentinel light of Inis Oírr, Aran Islands. #StormBoelo #doolin #ireland elainefarrellphotography.com Follow for more!
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Over 15k tickets gone already 🙌 Be there with us on December 5th 👉 ticketmaster.ie/event/180065…
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Channel 4 News
@Channel4NewsOct 20
60 years after the Aberfan disaster, Viv Jones recalls the moment he realised his brother had died after coal waste engulfed Pantglas Junior School 116 children and 28 adults lost their lives that day. Now, he shares his story to make sure the children of Aberfan are never forgotten.
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This week's #TopTenBestsellingTitles. Thanks to everyone who sent lovely messages & left such kind comments. When opinions differ, people have a choice about how they express themselves. I’m particularly grateful to those who have chosen kindness. Your support means everything ❤️
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Emma Duffy@emmaduffy_Oct 18
Delighted to have an essay on the Ireland women’s national team included in Glory Nights & Heartache. A unique anthology, full of brilliant writing brought together by Dermot Bolger. Published by @NewIslandBooks - and available in all good bookshops now 📚
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Michael Magee
@michaelmagee__Oct 16
several independent bookshops in the North of Ireland including No Alibis in Belfast and Bridge Books (@BridgeBooksDro1) are continuing to source and sell Sally Rooney’s books because they stand on the right side of history and not with the regressive, authoritarian laws and legislation of the British state they are able to do this because the North has dual access to both UK and EU markets (thanks Brexit) and can order books through Irish distributors (Argosy etc) meaning that they are technically operating outside UK jurisdiction (any revenue made off Sally’s books in this case would be Irish revenue / sales) so hypothetically, if there was an owner of an independent bookshop in Britain who wants to put two fingers up to the British government and this ridiculous law, you could do what the bookshops here are doing and source Sally’s books through those same Irish distributors… just a thought… and sure if you’d like to tag your local bookshop below / share this post, and if they want or need advice or more clarity about this… I know a guy, that’s all I’m saying
Bridge Books Dromore Co Down 📚 (@BridgeBooksDro1) profile pictureBridge Books Dromore Co Down 📚@BridgeBooksDro1Oct 15
We’ll continue stocking and supplying Sally Rooney’s books. We recognise support for Palestine Action, proscribed under UK terrorism law, is a divisive and contentious issue. We oppose antisemitism and all forms of violence and oppression. Peace ✌️
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The last chapter of the Road to Brazil 2027 is in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, December 5th at 5pm ☘️ Tickets on sale tomorrow at 10:00 🫵
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The Páirc 💚
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮. We’ll face Poland for a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the second leg on December 5th at the Aviva Stadium. Be there to support the team 💚 Fan Republic pre-sale Thursday, with general sale Friday 🫵
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