@GaryMurphyDCU

Professor of Politics @lawgovdcu. Muses about Irish politics, Cork GAA, Detroit Lions. Grandfather. Election pundit of sorts. #Haughey out now

 Dublin but really Cork
Joined September 2010
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A few years in the making but coming in mid September from @eriu_books, my life of the former Taoiseach, Brian Cowen. From Clara to the Troika, from the GAA to the bank guarantee, and much else besides. It can be pre ordered from these fine establishments geni.us/BrianCowen
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Marathon Sunday in Castleknock with young Murphy ambling along at his own pace
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Marathon Sunday in Castleknock with young Murphy ambling along at his own pace
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Delighted to be nominated for the Last Word listeners’ choice award at @IrishBookAward. It’s extra special for me as I’ve been a regular contributor to @lstwrd for many years. Thanks to my publisher @eriu_books. You can vote here irishbookawards.ie/vote/
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Oh cool, next week you can go to Paddy Cosgrave's communist cafe to hear about a "revolt against capitalist rentierism", and then a few weeks after you can go celebrate Big Tech at Paddy Cosgrave's conference where tickets cost a lot, and he uses mass volunteer labour. Cool!
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Karl Brophy@KarlBrophyOct 21
“When did you realise that we had completely lost the run of ourselves as a nation, grandad?” “Well, child, just before the big 2027 crash the Irish government used our money to pay for a nationwide campaign which ….. hang on… I’ll show you….”
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A brand new book on #Cork has hit the bookshelves of your favourite good bookshop 📚 Welcome Cork: The Irish Revolution, 1912-23 by Richard S. Grayson Also available to buy on our website: fourcourtspress.ie/books/202…
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@clubberOct 18
THEY HAVE DONE IT! 🤯 Glen Rovers are the Cork Premier Senior Hurling Champions 2026 🥳🍾 #ClubberTV
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irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/… @GaryMurphyDCU #BrianCowen @eriu_books @irishexaminer

My life in books: Every Cork person and GAA fan should have, 'Hoggie: My Story'

Professor of politics Gary Murphy says we’ve had some very good biographies of Irish taoisigh but none of Garret FitzGerald and that gap badly needs to be filled

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independent.ie/irish-news/bu… @vincentbrowne @eriu_books @GaryMurphyDCU @Independent_ie

Buy the book, check for your name in the index, then head for the free wine — Liam Collins’ guide...

From sports memoirs to the life and times of former taoisigh, the season of big new books is upon us

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Darren Shan@darrenshanOct 12
I've donated a copy of the 25th anniversary edition of Cirque Du Freak to this year's Children In Read, which is raising funds for the BBC Children In Need Appeal. I will sign, date and dedicate, and cover shipping to anywhere in the world. jumblebee.co.uk/childreninre…
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The paedophile George Gibney has been sentenced to 15 years and six months in jail. Johnny Watterson kickstarted the process of bringing him to justice over 30 years ago. This is a long read and a brilliant read. irishtimes.com/crime-law/cou…

A shameless risk-taker and predator: How George Gibney groomed children

Former swim coach is jailed for more than 15 years for indecent assault and attempted rape, over three decades after earlier court case perished

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irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/… #BrianCowen @eriu_books @GaryMurphyDCU @irishexaminer

Book review: Confident, congenial Cowen was a victim of bad timing

Brian Cowen was elected taoiseach in 2008, but his timing ensured his tenure at the top would be a struggle and he would forever be associated with the trying to right a listing ship of state rather...

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Liam Horan@HoranLiamOct 9
Those last 18 seconds. Mayo had one hand on Sam, but after all we'd been through, who dared believe it was over? A short extract from my new book, I Can See It Still. Mayo football, all those years. And then 2026. liamhoran.info/seeitstill #mayogaa #gaa
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Finbarr Mc Carthy@FiFinnymacOct 9
Privileged to MC launch of @Hoggie088 Book in @GlenRovers_ last night great crowd and should be a fantastic read ‘Hoggie’ All the best with it and well done to @MikeMoynihanEx for his quality writing as always.
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Anand Menon@anandMenon1Oct 9
An announcement. There will be plenty of time to reflect on what we've achieved, and on the fantastic colleagues who have helped us achieve it. But for now, sad news ukandeu.ac.uk/announcement/s… 1/2
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Glen Rovers@GlenRovers_Oct 6
We are looking forward to the launch of Patrick Horgans Book on Thur 8th at 8pm in the club. Best wishes to Patrick,Ashley & Jack. All Welcome to attend. 💚🖤💛❤️🤍 @Hoggie088 @Gill_Books
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Michael Crick
@MichaelLCrickOct 6
One of my favourite Jeffrey Archer moments: m.youtube.com/watch?v=qCv-yP…

Jeffrey Archer clip on Have I Got News For You

The famous Tory MP unleashing a furious tirade at the BBC for it's ...

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Rupert Myers
@RupertMyersOct 6
Jeffrey Archer’s obituary in the times is just like one of his novels
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Gyles Brandreth@GylesB1Oct 5
I can’t believe that Jeffrey Archer - who was always so alive - is suddenly dead. We had a wonderful day together yesterday - as anyone who was there will tell you, he was in brilliant form on stage yesterday celebrating the publication of his 50th and final best-selling novel.
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Full time whistle in Somerton! #lechéile
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