The musings of Ann Murphy, reporter at the Irish Examiner. Views are all my own.
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Today is my last day at the Irish Examiner/The, Echo I’m retiring after 46 years, a big thank you to everyone I met an photographed, hopefully making you the stars, whether in sports, social and news, Thank you
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White smoke! The 133 Cardinal electors gathered in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel have elected the new Pope. He will appear soon at the central window of St. Peter’s Basilica.
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‘ “Jail is a college for criminals”: How prison system is failing offenders.’ Very considered and well-researched analytical piece by @CraftyReporter in today’s @irishexaminer . Shades of - ‘If we keep on doing what we’ve done…’: irishexaminer.com/news/spotl…
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A profoundly symbolic moment for Syria: the toppling of Assad’s statue in Homs after the rebels took control, facing little resistance. Homs is regarded as the capital of the Syrian revolution that began in 2011 & suffered one of the most brutal crackdowns
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Father of homeless man who died in double drowning tragedy in the Grand Canal said his son Alex Warnick died “trying to save someone else and that is special” irishexaminer.com/news/arid-…
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A woman of many talents 👏🇮🇪
Congratulations to defending Olympic lightweight champion Kellie Harrington, who is through to the #Paris2024 quarter finals 🙌💚
Here she is singing ‘Grace’ on The #LateLate Show back in 2022 🎶
#Olympics #RTEOlympics #TeamIreland
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Ger Gilroy caught a mesmerising moment in Paris when two local Skibbereen men serenaded their gold medal winners.
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Congratulations to Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy on their brilliant achievement in retaining their Olympic title with a wonderful Gold medal in the lightweight double sculls. Paul and Fintan are phenomenal sportsmen who have represented the country with immense distinction
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Proposed 'Valerie's law' would see killers lose guardianship rights over their children in today's @irishexaminer
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IT’S GOLD!!
Incredible scenes in Skibbereen #Cork #Paris2024
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Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of Edna O’Brien president.ie/en/media-librar…
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Cork super fan Cyril Kavanagh is all set for the big game in Croke Park. He’ll be seated close to @PresidentIRL. Hopefully the hat doesn’t obstruct any views of a Cork win. @OfficialCorkGAA He spoke to @EoinBearla for @irishexaminer #cork #hurling
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Moments after Biden presser ends, the top Democrat on House Intelligence calls on Biden to step aside.
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President Biden introduced President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as President Putin before correcting himself on Thursday after a NATO meeting. The gaffe came as he tries to reassure Democrats that he should stay in the race. nyti.ms/3xTBwT1
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Biden asked about staying in the race and suitability of Harris to step into President role: “I wouldn't have picked vice president Trump to be vice president if I didn't think she was qualified”
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A security alert is ongoing in the Creggan area of Derry / Londonderry tonight, Tuesday, 9th July.
ALT Police in Derry/Londonderry are currently at the scene of a security alert in Southway, in the Creggan area. Cordons are in place. Officers in attendance are also dealing with ongoing disorder. Masonry, petrol bombs and other items have been thrown resulting in damage to a number of vehicles. We would urge the public to avoid the area. An update will be provided in due course.
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Only in #Kerry
Kenmare mart manager Dan McCarthy celebrates as he retains his seat on Kerry County Council.
Video courtesy of @OwenOShea #localelections2024