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Freelance journalist based in Galway, Ireland. Story 👉🏻[email protected] TikTok: bearnabadger https://teapawt.org/t.co/0B8cMyCbXG

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Joined October 2009
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Speaking at the High Court in Dublin on Monday, Foran confirmed that there was no financial settlement included as part of the agreement he signed with Galway City Council and Galway County Council. irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/…
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Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: “We urge the Reform group on Derbyshire County Council to get off its high horse and respect the democratic norms voters and local communities they represent expect. We expect nothing less than for the ‘engagement’ ban it has imposed to be lifted immediately.” nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-resp…
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This scene in Derry Girls is art
Wanted to share one of my favourite scenes in all of Derry Girls since it’s trending on the tl again
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Don't forget to show your support and vote for Paul Bradley who is nominated for Serial Drama Performance in this year's @OfficialNTAs. Voting closes at noon on Tuesday 8th September. #EastEnders Vote here 👉 nationaltvawards.com/vote
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Patricia Nicol writes for Times (behind paywall): "Why is the BBC taking an axe to Radio 4? It should cut TV instead. It’s a big mistake to target radio and ditch shows like Crossing Continents when the audience for radio is robust ..." See: thetimes.com/culture/tv-radi…
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AI publishing platform Prism News has shut down its network of more than 200 AI-generated publications posing as US local newsrooms and hobby sites. They featured fake bylines and repurposed local reporting using AI interlochenpublicradio.org/i…
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We are delighted to announce that Paul Bradley has been shortlisted for Serial Drama Performance at the @OfficialNTAs 2026! Head here to show your support ➡️ nationaltvawards.com/vote Voting closes at midday on Tuesday 8th September. #EastEnders #NTA2026
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For the last two years after the All-Ireland final, I’ve gone back and tagged every possession, every player involvement and kick pass, then written about it in @ExaminerSport. Amazingly, this column has now done the exact same thing after me two years in a row 😀
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Eva Noone began the year with a racial abuse allegation lodged against her and six-month ban slapped on her. Today she landed the winning score to end Galway's 22-year All-Ireland wait. Asked Galway boss Daniel Moynihan for comment on the 2026 she's had. irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/…
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First time in 17 years that an Irish jockey has failed an alcohol test at a race meeting.
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The real story of Ben Lowry's sudden departure as News Letter editor ten days ago, involving corporate brutality, newsroom turmoil, questions over the historic paper's future and the new owner's decision that this emaciated paper doesn't need an editor. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/comme…
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Our 2026 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final Panel, through the eyes of their young club mates 💫⭐🏆 👏 Sincere thanks to all the clubs for facilitating our visit, and most importantly to all the young people who gave their time so brilliantly 💗: • Ahascragh/Fohenagh: Zack Reynolds, Johnny Leonard, Jessie Landers, Cillian O’Connor, James Carney, Ethan Murray, Dylan Gordon • Ardrahan: Iarla Keane, Liam Fee • Castlegar: Joe and Cathal Neary • Clarinbridge: Sam D’Arcy, Dylan Burke, Jack Cormican, Cian Dempsey, Eoin Geraghty, Mikey Tobin • Craughwell: Matthew Dermody, Mikey Gilligan • Killimordaly: Ciarán Kyne • Kilnadeema/Leitrim: Daniel Hyland, Oisín Geraghty • Kinvara: Eli Smyth • Loughrea: Rian Cusack, Luke Neenan, Elliott Smullen, Adam Dyar • Meelick/Eyrecourt: John Kelly • Mullagh: Finian Glennon • Oranmore-Maree: Shay McDermott • Portumna: Cian Hayes • Sarsfields: Tiarnán Connolly, Ciarán Hillary • Skehana-Mountbellew/Moylough: Rory Cunningham • St. Mary’s Athenry: Evan Molloy, Brian Feeney, Noah Brady • St. Thomas’: Bassam Gazal, Ryan Larkin • Tommy Larkins: John Joe Clancy, Oisín McDonagh • Turloughmore: Oisín Collins, Conor Raftery, Nathan Higgins, Kalem O’Neill, Matthew Holland, Evan Goggins • Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry: Tom Lawless 🎥 Video by: Keith Gordon, Galway GAA Digital Lead We greatly appreciate all the help from club officers, parents, and players who supported this initiative 🌞 Thanks also to Jamie McIntyre and banjo player David Flanagan for giving so generously of their time 🎶 Best of luck to Micheál Donoghue, team management, and our Senior Hurling panel! #riseofthetribes #gaillimhabú
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