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Journalist at The Irish Times. Positive contributions welcome

Dublin
Joined October 2011
Ah, here! That is beyond unfunny! They were just cups. @avocaireland But the place in Kilmac was full, so they must know what they are doing.
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The first obituary I have ever written for The Irish Times goes ‘most read’ on the website. I think it is down to the Flatleys’ fame, rather than anything else. But what a lovely woman, and such a loss to those who loved her. Niamh Flatley, RIP.
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A crash on the N11 northbound south of Coynes Cross. Traffic stops. The muppets fill up the hard shoulder. They’re not thinking about ambulances…but @Irishdaytours @Buseireann ???
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Delighted to get the end of this book by @johnboyne and discover it is one of a series. Very jealous of Mr Byrne’s ability to ask excellent questions.
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Replying to @AerLingus
@AerLingus EI405 an hour late leaving Rome … desperate interior …and a whole container of luggage ‘missing’ in Dublin. Poor staff can’t tell irate passengers if container is lost in Rome or Dublin.
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Replying to @HelenORahilly
Trasimeno… from Tuoro …today.😃
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That was a pretty efficient count in #LE24 Wicklow. There has been some awful, week long counts there in the past. Counting ended about 1am Monday, so happy out. Some counts elsewhere still running. #LE2024Wicklow #LE24 #Wicklow
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Taoiseach Simon Harris turns an impressive, early morning display of speed meeting, greeting and voting in Co Wicklow. More on @IrishTimes
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Did she possibly mean ‘sanctuary’? @breakingnewsie
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Replying to @HelenORahilly
I saw a man ask them to take him to their leader. But the barman said he should leave.
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