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@EavanMurray

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Western Corr @ Irish Independent. Mammy to two beauts & Eternal #MayoGAA optimist. My name is pronounced Eeevan. eavan.murray @independent .ie

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@EavanMurray
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3 years
My beautiful mam is in ICU. The kindness of the staff who facilitate us to grab a few precious moments on FaceTime with her, is unquantifiable. We can’t visit & we understand.But it’s heartbreaking. Protect the health system. Stay home. Limit contacts. Think of your mammy ❤️
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
Got new paint for our living room. A fancy sounding midnight blue and an off white. My other half just returned them as they are the colours of a rival #GAA club. He’s 39
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Eavan Murray
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We lost my beautiful, kind, wise, loving and courageous mam. We’re heartbroken but so so blessed she was ours. I have loved her every day of my life and that will never change ❤️ Thank you mammy ❤️
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
My dad, a rural GP, would go as far as to say the introduction of Eircodes has saved lives. You could have ambulances lost ,and patients waiting for ages in the past
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The Irish Times
4 years
Eircodes never or rarely used by over 60% of people
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
2 years
Enoch Burke was arrested this morning at his school and is en route to the High Court
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
2 years
I’m doing this job a long time but what happened here in Creeslough is a tragedy beyond my experience. An unspeakable nightmare has been cruelly visited on this beautiful place and it’s people
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3 years
I’m still floating on air! I brought my little man to his first #GAA game. He is obviously Mayo’s lucky charm! We met such beautifully gracious Dublin fans after the game.” The best of the #GAA today #DUBvMAYO #mayogaa
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
In 13 years of journalism I have never witnessed anything so wonderful updates on ⁦ @Independent_ie ⁩ They are alive' - two cousins found after going missing off Galway coast while paddle boarding f
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
Can anyone identify this little baby bird who landed on my car window, please? I couldn’t drive off for ages for fear he/she would fall 😍
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
Third times a charm ❤️
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
A bit of personal news! I'm delighted to say I'll be taking over as Western Correspondent for the @Independent_ie . Please get in touch if I can help you tell the stories from the people and places of Connacht. Email eavanm @gmail .com; Encrypted eavanmurray @protonmail .com; DMs open
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
I’m covering the death and amazing life of John Hume for @Independent_ie . I’ve gotta say, Derry people are the loveliest people. Anywhere! And it’s one of the most beautiful and historically rich cities in the world. Coming here is life affirming #Derry #RIPJohnHume
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
I stay 3 nights a week with my mam, who is immunocompromised and suffers from a chronic respiratory disease requiring 24/7 oxygen. Mam is also fabulously funny, warm and wise. We laugh all the time. She has to be isolated. I fully support this, but I miss her so much #COVID19
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
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I’m currently at the best hairdresser in Ireland and the world! They let me bring my baby after my babysitter cancelled. And gave a coffee the size of my head 🥰
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
The royals are showing serious beginner #GAA skills #RoyalVisitIreland @officialgaa ⁩ ⁦ @Independent_ie
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
I spoke with Catherine Corless today. The hurt in her voice is haunting me. She is a courageous, thoroughly decent woman. If she feels let down by this report then something isn’t right #motherandbabyhomes
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
Our family is overwhelmed with the beautiful response to our situation. Mam has improved and we are overjoyed. She still has a battle ahead but we are full of gratitude and hope. We are forever indebted to all at #MUH The care shown to her and us, is incredible. Thank you❤️
@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
My beautiful mam is in ICU. The kindness of the staff who facilitate us to grab a few precious moments on FaceTime with her, is unquantifiable. We can’t visit & we understand.But it’s heartbreaking. Protect the health system. Stay home. Limit contacts. Think of your mammy ❤️
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
Life goes on 💚❤️
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Eavan Murray
4 years
I had a great chat with John Joe and he said how lovely the staff are in McGinn’s. Any criticism of them is really unfair not in the spirit of this happy story. A conscientious man occasionally enjoys a couple of pints. That’s it!
@Independent_ie
Irish Independent
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"I always bring the clock with me, I never wear a watch." John Joe Quinn sees the funny side of clock photo in pub being misunderstood.
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This is my family’s experience of #CoronaIreland . She doesn’t like this picture. But I think she looks lovely. ❤️ #SelfIsolation My mother needs oxygen 24/7 and her life is not easy - I don't know when I will see her again
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
I hate a pile on. They sicken and scare me. Linda Hayden orchestrated several- with a ferocity and determination that was disturbing to watch. I hope everyone hurt by Linda and Linda herself will come out of this better. But Twitter bullying is a road to hell.
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
@rte @LifeStyleRTE Nine people have DIED
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
Very strange call with HSE official who demanded I tell him where I got my information, then wrongly claimed I told him where. Then said he was going to complain to my editor. Are press office calls recorded?
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
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A truly heartbreaking day in court today: The cruelty inflicted on some families in this short life is beyond words. So Grateful to get home from Dublin and climb into bed with my little one ❤️ I’m thinking of Aidan, Michael & Anthony
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
Today was wrectchedly sad. We live in a cruel world sometimes. I was repeatedly told the same things about Det Gda Colm Horkan - A gentleman, decent, kind and good-humoured. And the least deserving of the brutal end he received. My heart is aching for his family and colleagues
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
Eternally grateful to whoever in government pushed/allowed 25 at a wedding ❤️
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
People bitching about Niall Quinn should remember he donated the entire amount raised by his testimonial (almost €1million) to Irish children’s charities including €450k for @CMRF_Crumlin He is not a greedy man
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
6 years
Very proud, sad and happy to be in France today at the grave of my great-uncle Pte Patrick Murray 33 Division, 124th M.G Battalion, who died on this day 100 years ago. He died in action at 9am. Two hours before the war ended #LestWeForget
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
We were supposed to get married next week. Instead, when hotels etc open we're hoping to spend a few days in #WestCork . My people are Skibb and we spent summer holidays in Schull and Baltimore but we want to do explore further. Any recommendations gratefully received! x
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
Gutted obviously. But, losing by five points is light years easier than one Opinions: -Stephen Cluxton is a class act -Dubs deserved it, THIS time. -Foul on Keegan: a 🔴card all day - Des Cahill needs to check his bias -The Mayo lads are kings #DUBvMAYO #MayoVDublin
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Eavan Murray
4 years
@PeterMurtagh @n_sweeny Totally agree. It’s disgusting. Feel sick after listening to it.
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
Our wedding is in four weeks. We are not long home from picking our menu. It was already terrible cutting our list to 50 😞 Now six! We will probably now have to choose between our son or one of our parents
@KevDoyle_Indo
Kevin Doyle
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🚨Level 5🚨 *Stay within 5km. *No visitors. *No sports or gyms. *Weddings down to six people. Or could the Gov decide Tony has successfully scared the sh*te out of us & just go to Level 4 (with a stern ‘cop on’ lecture) as a halfway house? #Covid_19
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
My dad is from the Falls, west Belfast. He is repulsed by sectarianism. Sporting an unusual grin he popped in cheerily to tell me in a broad Belfast accent (he’s gone 50 yrs) “The Brits got nathin’ #Eurovision2021
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
5 years
Saorise McHugh is very impressive #rtept @saoirse_mchugh
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
8 years
How is sending pictures of your knockers to @piersmorgan empowering in any way??? All for the sisterhood but c'mon
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
6 months
Patrick Kielty is officially better than Tubs. Actually enjoying this year #LateLateToyShow
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
2 years
I will be reporting the Golfgate trial live from Galway. See @Independent_ie for updates throughout the day
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
Quite a few Mayo @fiannafailparty loyalists saying their membership of the party depends on the next move by @MichealMartinTD #cowengate @daracalleary
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
I'm looking to speak to any Irish trained junior doctors who are moving abroad to Australia or New Zealand to work. It's for a feature in the Irish Independent @Independent_ie Would appreciate an RT, please
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
The Mammy’s verdict on @LeoVaradkar “Leo was amazing Churchill was only trotting after him.” 😆😆 #COVID2019 #covidireland
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
Joe Duffy is an absolute legend. This is public service journalism. At its best #DublinMint #liveline @rteliveline
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
I hate to add to a pile on but @LeoVaradkar has shown enormous dignity. It's a real punch in the gut to be betrayed like that. He was very kind to her in the past. It's unbelievable
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
This guard is class 😂
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Ally Mc Culladgh 🇮🇪 🇲🇲
3 years
Garda keeps interrupting Dolores with facts 🤣🤣
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
7 years
The moral courage and strength of Catherine Corless is the only comforting thing in this litany of horror #tuambabies #Tuam #latelateshow
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
2 years
So I followed Google maps to get to Doonbeg as quick as possible 🫣
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
Some people on here really need intensive therapy. And as my dear old dad says "A good kick up the arse"
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
Almost impossible to beat this place ❤️
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Eavan Murray
3 years
You never who you might come by in my job. I’m sure the heroic #Fenit @RNLI ⁩ feel the same! Ruairí is a real gent ❤️ Star of ‘you wouldn't be long getting frostbit’ video revealed to be swimmer saved 4km out at sea
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
My grand uncle Pte Patrick Murray US army, who died in action at 9am 11/11. Two hours before the war ended. He was only 21. He is remembered with love and pride #LestWeForget
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Eavan Murray
6 years
Very proud, sad and happy to be in France today at the grave of my great-uncle Pte Patrick Murray 33 Division, 124th M.G Battalion, who died on this day 100 years ago. He died in action at 9am. Two hours before the war ended #LestWeForget
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
2 years
Thanks to the wonderful Aimee Foley who shared her harrowing story with me. She needs real justice. ‘How can anyone admit these crimes and receive a sentence like that’ – Aimee Foley tells of a childhood of sexual abuse at the hands of her father
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
2 years
Lessons from @Twitter in 2021: There are many spiralling narcissistic sociopaths
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
@CiaranFinlay89 @KittyHollandIT @SuperValuIRL It's to protect people. It's not to discriminate. Children can't adhere to social distancing or cough etiquette. I don't understand how you are taking offence to this. They would never ban children in normal circumstances
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
6 years
2017 brought this Superman into my life. Everyday with him is love, laughter and smiles ❤️
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Eavan Murray
8 months
Great start for Patrick Kielty! Really rooting for him #LateLateShow
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Eavan Murray
3 years
Dr Breda Smyth, Director of Public Health West:“Galway is one of few counties where case numbers continue to grow; the 14-day incidence rate is now 1,082 per 100,000. This means the infection is everywhere in the community. The case rate is high in Tuam, Galway City and Oranmore.
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
2 years
@realJosiahBurke I've covered courts for nearly 15 years. I worked in the Central Criminal Court and the Crown Court in Belfast. I have never witnessed anything as horrific as your behaviour in Swinford over the two days. You left a grieving family in tears; you knew that and still continued
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
8 months
Patrick Kielty’s interview with Rob Delaney was very moving . He is an authentic man #LateLateShow
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Eavan Murray
1 year
@ShaneBeattyNews @paulmurphy_TD @jenhoganjourno It doesn’t seem right to refer to your lovely new baby as “it”
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
Nothing like a WILD Friday night in bed...... Watching tractor videos of surprising sophistication, with a discerning two-year-old #mammy #momlife
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
Not enough Ted for my liking #LineofDuty6
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
Cora Staunton @duckie15 is a brilliant commentator. The best tonight - by a long way. So knowledgeable with a far superior player/game intuition
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Eimear McCormack
3 years
Can we take a moment to appreciate the excellent analysis by @duckie15 on this evenings game. Cora was absolutely outstanding and outspoken. Excellent and so knowledgeable. Well done buddy. #DUBvMAYO @RTEsport
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
8 years
At Dublin airport with excited family and friends of returning 53rd Infantry Irish Peacekeepers @defenceforces
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
You can still support @LindaOkaythen in her advocacy AND believe her treatment of Dr Ciara Kelly was wrong. Linda’s allegations and subsequent apology continue to cause CK serious personal harm. People are saying appalling things about her. Imagine her family reading through this
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Eavan Murray
4 years
The line in the Village article referring to the Tánaiste partner working in the Beacon is so low and offensive. He's an eminently qualified cardiologist "in Denis O’Brien’s Beacon Hospital." The inference is gross and malicious even
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Eavan Murray
6 months
Remembering with pride my granduncle Pte Patrick Murray who died in action at 9am on Armistice Day. Two hours before the war ended. His family (my family) initially believed he survived. When news finally came to his sister she grabbed his violin and smashed it to bits💔
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Eavan Murray
6 years
Very proud, sad and happy to be in France today at the grave of my great-uncle Pte Patrick Murray 33 Division, 124th M.G Battalion, who died on this day 100 years ago. He died in action at 9am. Two hours before the war ended #LestWeForget
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
I was heartsore writing this. @kevinboxermoran and his family have been through the a brutal time. This malicious and cruel streak in society needs to be discussed. Thanks to the Morans for sharing their experience with me
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Kevin Doyle
3 years
Politics can be a nasty business - but this another level. A compelling read on life after being minister. Kevin 'Boxer' Moran: ‘People put stuff on social media saying I had affairs, that I had fathered a child – why do people try to cause so much hurt?’
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Eavan Murray
1 year
@theglamchop You forgot the batteries
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
5 years
My beautiful boy ❤️
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
2 years
Great excitement in Castlebar. Laura Screney runs a small independent shop. And she sold the historic €19million Lotto jackpot ticket ❤️
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
1 year
@Gwareth @JohnDoy38195851 From what I have witnessed of that woman, I doubt he had a choice. She calls the shots
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
Life was feeling a bit s**t and then Father Ted - ‘A Song for Europe’ (My Lovely Horse)- came on ❤️ #ThankYou #FatherTed
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Eavan Murray
3 years
Lunch with a view
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
2 years
Ambassador to Spain Frank Smyth speaking with the Spanish media after the unveiling of a plaque in honour of Red Hugh O’Donnell in Valladolid for what has been a historic day in Hispano-Irish relations ⁦ @dfatirl ⁩ ⁦ @Independent_ie
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
2 years
Hi @circlekireland we are doing a fuel survey and several of your stations are refusing to provide the price of diesel and petrol today. Some cite competition law; others say they have no comment and to contact head office. Have you given a directive?
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
3 years
A hugely personal and important piece from my great friend @SteBreen who lost his dad in the cruelest way
@SteBreen
Stephen Breen
3 years
My dad lost his life to knife crime following an unprovoked attack in 2002. This is the first time I have ever written about our experience. I hope it can help people realise that knife crime does have terrible consequences.
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Eavan Murray
4 years
I'm looking to speak to anyone who has been affected by @AskKBCIreland #KBC tracker rate scandal. DMs are open. Would appreciate an RT
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Eavan Murray
2 years
Just watching @donie doc now. He’s awesome! I feel so proud of him. Great to see Irish journalists doing so well. But a lot of people could be Donie. Timing, self belief all help. But creating your own luck is everything. Courage in the right situations counts a lot
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Eavan Murray
1 year
Timing is everything in the lifecycle of a political *scandal. Particularly a boring one about election posters. @Paschald owes Martin McDonagh and Enoch Burke a pint 🍻
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
@Connaughton195 @officialgaa @Independent_ie Thankfully they do. It was a really positive day. I can totally see why people love them
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Eavan Murray
9 years
My beautiful mother celebrating 10 years of Lung 20 years of Heart Transplantation at The Mater #optforlife http://t.co/IwqWJul8ll
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Eavan Murray
4 years
Washing machine and wireless both broken. What a time to be alive
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Eavan Murray
4 years
Even for him this is amazing. He really doesn’t seem to grasp the basics of an election
@realDonaldTrump
Donald J. Trump
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They are finding Biden votes all over the place — in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. So bad for our Country!
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Eavan Murray
3 years
Beautiful, beautiful man. RIP. ‘Ireland’s most popular poet’ – Brendan Kennelly has died aged 85 ❤️
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Eavan Murray
4 years
Everyone listen... Father Ted is on at 9pm on @RTE2 . We need this therapy. #COVID2019IRELAND
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Eavan Murray
2 years
I really need the #JohnnyDeppVsAmberHeard case to conclude so I can get on with my Netflix based life
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Eavan Murray
3 years
We have a fascinating twist to the already amazing Kerry, Fenit @RNLI rescue on Sunday. Check out @Independent_ie tomorrow. There is an amazing subscription deal atm too - less thank €2 a week for top content
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Eavan Murray
3 years
Read Mary’s story💔: Roscommon woman believed a lifetime of exile was as it should be via @IrishTimes
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Eavan Murray
4 years
Such important journalism by @VirginMediaNews #youmesurrogacy Showing Ireland the struggle and the reward
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Eavan Murray
4 years
@Tiananmens Shame on them
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Eavan Murray
4 years
Just shamelessly showing off how beautiful my son is and that we are on holiday. He says ‘G’luck’ btw 😂🥰🥰
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Eavan Murray
2 years
Hi folks we at @Independent_ie are trying to find the cheapest fuel stations in Ireland today. Would appreciate your help and an RT please #journorequest #FuelPrices
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
My heart is broken listening to #Liveline . This country needs to have a long hard look at itself. I'm sitting in a car-park and the women in the car beside me is listening too. She's gripping the steering wheel for support. The shame of it
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Eavan Murray
4 years
Important watch
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Eavan Murray
2 years
What a day…. Lying awake thinking of Sally’s family tonight. God rest her ❤️ Grieving family of teenager Sally Maaz given garda escort from inquest after members of Burke family disrupt hearing
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Eavan Murray
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I had the privilege of working with Dorry the last few weeks. She is a wonderful lady and I would dearly love she found some answers. Please read her remarkable story ❤️ Illegal adoption: ‘My search for the twin I was told had died’
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@EavanMurray
Eavan Murray
4 years
'I wanted John Hume to know that ordinary people appreciated his drive for peace' Thank you so much to ⁦⁦ @FinualaW ⁩ for speaking to me. A wonderfully kind and empathetic woman who comforted John Hume in this famous image
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