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Rachael English

3 months

My new book Whatever Happened to Birdy Troy? is out in the world. It tells the stories of a 1980s all-woman rock band and of the podcaster who wants to find out why they disappeared. Thanks to everyone who helped along the way. (And thanks to my cousin Sinead for the photo!)

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Rachael English

@EnglishRachael

6 years

I love this letter in today's @IrishTimes #sneachta

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Letter of the day/year in @IrishTimes

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

The saddest of news. Keelin was a wonderful journalist but she was also a fantastic, generous, funny colleague. She'll be missed so much. Sympathies to her family and friends. May she rest in peace. via @RTENewsNow

RTÉ broadcaster Keelin Shanley dies following illness

The death has been announced of RTÉ broadcaster Keelin Shanley following an illness. She passed away peacefully this afternoon, aged 51.

www.rte.ie

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Thanks for all the good wishes. I'm very very grateful. I'll try to do #Marian justice.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

An extremely powerful letter in today's @IrishTimes . RIP Rose Hegarty.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

I've realised I'll never be able to reply to everyone who got in touch about yesterday's tribute to #Marian . I really appreciate all the kind words. Despite the sadness of the occasion, it was an honour to be part of a tribute to someone who meant so much to so many. Thank you.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

A heartbreaking picture from Italy. Almost impossible to imagine their suffering. 💔

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@tancredipalmeri

4 years

It doesn’t exist a word to define this image. Those military trucks across Bergamo are carrying coffins to other cities of Lombardy region so to proceed with cremation process, as the city and cemetery morgue can’t take the overload. This is how far #coronavirus went

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@EnglishRachael

5 years

I fear that Maria Bailey interview is going to be added to the iodine tablets/free cheese/mature recollection list #TodaySOR

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

We don't often have poetry on @morningireland , but we did back in April when times were dark. A lot of listeners found solace in Derek Mahon's poetry. May he rest in peace.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Tony Holohan saying that instructions for older people will be online. But, surely, they're the least likely to have internet access?

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Rachael English

@EnglishRachael

4 years

The very best of luck to my brilliant friend and colleague Seán O'Rourke. I've been very lucky to spend so much time working with him, especially on all those election count shows where we kept going until 3 or 4 am. Morning radio won't be the same.

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Rachael English

@EnglishRachael

2 years

'Incredibly grateful for this. Thanks @IMRORadioAwards

RTÉ Radio 1

@RTERadio1

2 years

Congratulations to our very own @morningireland presenter, @EnglishRachael who has just been inducted into the @IMRORadioAwards Hall Of Fame 👏🏼🥳

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Rachael English

@EnglishRachael

4 years

First morning presenting @morningireland from home. Thanks to the RTE sound people - in more ways than one - for making it possible. (The book holds a wonky cable in place.)

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@EnglishRachael

5 years

Overheard at Limerick Junction: 'Ah yeah, it's well known that this is the coldest place on the planet.'

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@EnglishRachael

6 years

Dear Twitter friends from outside Ireland, I hate to ask but . . . this is the loveliest #Eurovision song - and performance - #Ireland has had in years. We're all quite excited & and we'd be very very grateful for your vote. #Together

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Rachael English

@EnglishRachael

4 years

According to tonight's briefing, four food plants are responsible for a significant volume of Covid cases: the dog food factory in Naas, a meat plant in Tullamore and two further meat processing plants - one in Kildare town, the other in Timahoe.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

If you're following the debate about mother and baby homes, may I recommend these @Nuigalway podcasts where people get to tell their own stories. They're both moving and informative.

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway

@uniofgalway

4 years

Listen to the new podcast series Other: Stories from the Tuam Mother and Baby Home, narrated by the actor and Patron of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre NUI Galway, Cillian Murphy at

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@EnglishRachael

7 years

Thinking about the mothers of the #tuambabies , some of whom may still be alive, and all of the other women who were forced into institutions

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Rachael English

@EnglishRachael

5 years

'Delighted to have a little bit of book news.

The Bookseller

@thebookseller

5 years

. @headlinepg and Hachette Books Ireland land two @EnglishRachael novels:

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

The most gorgeous restful thing you'll see today.

Peter Hynes 🐄🥛🇮🇪

@Peterhynes15

4 years

@SimonHarrisTD Does reading stories to calves count Simon , education & agriculture combined because farm kids understand #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe Keep up the great work 👏👏 #RisingToTheChallenge

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

When this is all over, can we keep Andrew Cotter's dog commentaries?

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Rachael English

@EnglishRachael

2 months

A sad day in the newsroom. Charlie was the best at getting a story -- and telling a story. May he rest in peace.

RTÉ Radio 1

@RTERadio1

2 months

Charlie Bird, RIP.

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@EnglishRachael

2 years

I'm very grateful -- and more than a little surprised -- to learn that The Letter Home is the number one best-selling book in Ireland this week. To everyone who made this possible, especially the readers, thank you, thank you, thank you. 💕

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Rachael English

@EnglishRachael

2 years

Very sorry to hear about the death of Jim Fahy. Jim was the voice of the west when I was growing up and later a much-admired colleague. No matter the day or the hour, he was always on top of the story. RIP

TG4

@TG4TV

2 years

Oíche mhaith Jim Fahy ❤

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

He's not going to like this:

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

I haven't done much book tweeting recently because . . . well, other stuff. But #ThePaperBracelet will be published in paperback tomorrow. I'm very fond of it and I'm grateful to everyone who has supported it.

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Rachael English

@EnglishRachael

6 years

Dublin at the moment. #sneachta #sonofthebeast

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Rachael English

@EnglishRachael

4 years

My happiest years in RTE were spent working on the News at One with Seán . . . not to mention all those election programmes. A wonderful interviewer. A fantastic colleague. Thank you Seán.

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Rachael English

@EnglishRachael

6 years

If he'd got up just slightly earlier, he would have had time to change before the meeting ;-)

Alamy Editorial

@Alamy_Editorial

6 years

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar arrives for an emergency cabinet meeting in Dublin on Brexit 📷: Laura Hutton

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Rachael English

@EnglishRachael

4 years

Desperately sad. Every good wish to Dr Holohan and his family.

RTÉ News

@rtenews

4 years

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan says he is taking time out from work commitments to be with his family. A plan has been put in place for others to take over responsibility for different aspects of his role. Dr Ronan Glynn will take over as acting Chief Medical Officer

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Rachael English

@EnglishRachael

4 years

And the award for the most tenuous connection to #NormalPeople goes to . . .

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

The headline you thought you'd never see:

Clare FM

@ClareFM

4 years

Only One Patient Being Treated On A Trolley At UHL Today

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Rachael English

@EnglishRachael

3 years

This thread is just brilliant. Better than any Christmas ad.

Richy Craven

@RichyCraven

3 years

The most stressed out I've ever been about Christmas was when I was 16 and I got my first ever job, working at M&S in Dundrum. As soon as I started I kept hearing these myths about the Christmas Eve Waste Sale, where all the food that wasn't sold on the 24th was marked down 90%.

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@EnglishRachael

6 years

Struck by this line in @KittyHollandIT 's piece about a homeless family. 'Can't imagine being seven years old and having to worry about such things.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Getting ready for a long night in the @morningireland studio/tent at Westminster. We'll be on air from Belfast and London at six am. #GE2019

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@EnglishRachael

6 years

They're all at it. Philip Hammond tells the House of Commons that his budget is for 'people who get up early in the morning.'

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@EnglishRachael

1 year

Reprinted in this morning's Irish Times -- Martyn Turner's unforgettable cartoon about the X case. We'll be talking about the 1992 state archives on @morningireland after 8.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

RIP Larry. A wonderful broadcaster and an absolute gentleman. "They didn't suit you today."

RTÉ News

@rtenews

4 years

Veteran RTÉ broadcaster Larry Gogan has died

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Sad news this morning. May he rest in peace.

Jordan Moates

@jordan_utv

4 years

BREAKING - John Hume has passed away. Statement from family say it was after a short illness.

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@EnglishRachael

7 years

@adamjohnsonNYC @kenearlys Poor Leonard Cohen.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Delighted to welcome @lawlor_aine back to @morningireland - and to hear the news that @Mary___Wilson is joining the team. We'll miss you @BryanMIreland !Thanks to @ruthlessimagery for taking such brilliant photos. #rtenewseason

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

At least they were wearing masks.

Mark Hennessy

@MarkHennessy

4 years

You'll go a long way to read a better court case today: Gardaí found naked man on crucifix being whipped in Dublin club while a naked audience watches on, court told via @IrishTimes

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4 years

@MaryKenny4 'Intrigued as to how this is still going ahead when festivals all over the country, including those due to take place in the autumn, have been cancelled.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

This is wonderful.

The Tonight Show

@FallonTonight

4 years

Jimmy challenges @NiallOfficial to read “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” in 7 different accents

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@EnglishRachael

7 years

27 years ago this month I covered my first big story - severe overcrowding at Ennis general hospital. The more things change ...

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

A geriatrician on @TodaySOR making the important point that the vast majority of people over 80 who get #COVID19 will survive. Good to hear some reassuring words.

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@EnglishRachael

5 years

That's the last of the edits now. Travel safely, my friend. The next time I see you, you'll be a book. #ThePaperBracelet

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Thanks to listeners, new and old. And thanks to everyone who's helped to keep the show on the road in this strangest of years. #JNLR

Morning Ireland

@morningireland

4 years

Welcome to the 62,000 new listeners who've joined us since this time last year, bringing our daily listenership to 491,000. And to the listeners who've continued to tune in every morning, thank you. #JNLR #news #radio @rtenews @RTERadio1

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

@MarianKeyes Even the word 'uni' makes me feel unwell. I've noticed it slipping in here. Irish people do not go to 'uni'. They go to college. (I'm aware this is a very small issue, but Twitter appears to have turned into the place where people lose their reason over small issues.)

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

'The girls got into trouble.' @rteliveline channelling 1955 today. To be fair, it's pure #Liveline gold.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Thanks to everybody who has made this possible. 'Missing you all.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

I know the election has everyone frazzled at the moment . . . but next month I'm having a night out for my new book #ThePaperBracelet and you'd be welcome to join us. @HachetteIre

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Derek or Big Tom?

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@EnglishRachael

3 years

What a beautiful photo. The best of luck tonight, Evelyn x

Evelyn O'Rourke

@evelyn_orourke

3 years

Tonight as we celebrate @anpostibas I miss my friend Keelin. We shared this event for so many years together .. here’s a favourite photo from a book awards night. We loved the gúna chats .. the book reviews ...the ‘what’s he really like’ author discussions etc.. grá anocht ❤️

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Went to the doorstep and everyone on the street was 👏👏👏. That was lovely.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Turned on the radio, heard the words 'towards the town goal', and my heart lifted.

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@EnglishRachael

5 years

This is what I'd like to remember from 2018 - sitting in the sun, listening to the hurling. Thanks for all the conversations on here and #HappyNewYear

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

The shade

AFP News Agency

@AFP

4 years

#BREAKING WHO wishes Bolsonaro swift recovery from coronavirus

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

This morning's breaking news on the wires: COVID - UK HOUSING SECRETARY JENRICK SAYS A CORNISH PASTY WITH CHIPS OR SIDE-SALAD COUNTS AS A "SUBSTANTIAL MEAL". I hope they realise they've weeks of this ahead of them.

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@EnglishRachael

3 years

What a woman: she only retired four years ago. Grandmother, 90, first to receive Covid-19 vaccine via @rte

90-year-old woman first to receive Covid-19 vaccine

A 90-year-old grandmother has become the first person in the world to receive a Covid-19 vaccine outside of a trial.

www.rte.ie

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

He's heard it's due to rain on Saturday. #GE2020

1916 Walking Tour

@1916walkingtour

4 years

Leo Varadkar doing the Child of Prague is cracking me up 😂 #primetime

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

A true case of a picture being worth a thousand words.

Liveline

@rteliveline

4 years

Padraig's brother Francis died from Covid-19 last week. Padraig coudn't visit him due to the restrictions and only saw his brother though the hospital window after he had passed away. #liveline #COVID19 @joeliveline

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@EnglishRachael

3 months

Sorry to lose a fantastic journalist and colleague. RTE news : Bryan Dobson to retire from RTÉ after 37 years

Dobson recalls 'extraordinary stories' during RTÉ time

Broadcaster Bryan Dobson has said he covered some "extraordinary stories" during his 37 years at RTÉ after announcing his retirement today.

www.rte.ie

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

This fellow will be busy - although perhaps not as busy as usual - in the morning. A special by-election @morningireland will be on air from 9. Ah ah ah!

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@EnglishRachael

3 years

A year - and a lifetime - ago.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Such sad news. Marian was a true pioneer, an inspiration and a friend to listeners. Sincere sympathies to her family and friends. RIP

RTÉ

@rte

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Marian Finucane. “Ireland has lost a unique voice,” says Director-General Dee Forbes. “A pioneer in broadcasting,” says Moya Doherty.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Did you hear that @anniewestdotcom ? Mike Ryan of the WHO told @TodaySOR that he's from Sligo AND Mayo.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

One of the bravest. A happy #InternationalWomensDay to @kerwick_lavinia and all the women who have improved the lives of others by telling their stories.

President of Ireland

@PresidentIRL

4 years

« Lavinia Kerwick is one of those rare and inspiring people who are exemplary in bravely sharing their difficult stories, often at great personal cost. »

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Maybe we could replace the sport on @morningireland with something like this.

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@EnglishRachael

7 years

Re Noirin O'Sullivan's statement. She hasn’t 'refuted' claims. She has rejected them. To refute something you have to prove it's not true.

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@EnglishRachael

3 years

An incredible talent.

National Gallery of Ireland

@NGIreland

3 years

Overall winner: Eva McParland (aged 14) Is this Normal? Pencil on paper Eva says: "My name is Eva. I love creating art that reflects current events. I hope that through my art I can compel viewers to see these events from a different perspective."

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

The caps, the clipboard, the baby-kissing. This is wonderful #GE2020

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@EnglishRachael

8 years

This fellow will get a call-up soon. #retiredjudge

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

My new book #ThePaperBracelet is out next week, and now that the election is over I have time to worry about it. 'Very grateful to Sheila for this.

Sheila O'Flanagan 📚The Honeymoon Affair😊

@sheilaoflanagan

4 years

Another compelling read from @EnglishRachael 📚📚📚 @HachetteIre

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@EnglishRachael

2 years

Today's the day. Thanks so much to @HachetteIre and to everyone responsible for getting The Letter Home onto the shelves.

Hachette Ireland

@HachetteIre

2 years

Happy publication day Rachael English! Inspired by true events, THE LETTER HOME is a gripping and unforgettable novel about three remarkable women and the forgotten story that binds their lives together. The Letter Home is out now! @EnglishRachael

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Me at 21 (I'm the one in the Christmas jumper). The only photo I have aged 20 is my graduation picture. Everything was black and white back then.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

On my way to this. There's a helicopter overhead and everything. (What do you mean it's for William and Kate?)

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@EnglishRachael

5 years

Another finding from the Mother and Baby Homes report: 'Between 1922 and 1998, 552 "illegitimate" children died in Cork County Home/St Finbarr's Hospital. So far no burial records have been found for these children.'

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@EnglishRachael

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@SueKirk What's the difference between a schmozzle and a melee? What does 'put the delph in the press' mean? How well should you have known someone to attend their funeral? What's the day after Christmas Day called - and how many 's's does it contain?

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Thanks to Seán - and to my friends, neighbours and colleagues for being there this evening. Thanks also to @DubrayBooks and @HachetteIre . I'm very grateful.

Eamon Quinn

@EamonQuinnNews

4 years

Thanks to @todaysor for launching #thepaperbracelet by @EnglishRachael at @DubrayBooks

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@EnglishRachael

3 years

Great to see them looking so well. They've a busy month ahead of them. 🎅

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@EnglishRachael

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When you bring out a book, one of the best parts is signing copies in bookshops. Currently signing Whatever Happened to Birdy Troy?' in Dublin city centre. Thanks to everyone in @easons , Stephen's Green. @HachetteIre

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@EnglishRachael

6 years

That fantastic feeling when you've written all the words and sent the next book to your editor. 'Ready for the election now ;-)

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

@newschambers Clearly in need of a break from whatever it is that they do. Ffs

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

RIP Jack Charlton who gave us all so many brilliant days and memories.

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@EnglishRachael

6 years

I love the day the new books arrive! If I've promised you one, it's on its way soon. Thanks @HachetteIre

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@EnglishRachael

5 years

Great news and much deserved. Not only is Tony a fantastic journalist, he's also an unusually good humoured one.

Tony Connelly

@tconnellyRTE

5 years

Thrilled and humbled to win the Outstanding Achievement Award at the UCD Gaduate School Journalism #SmurfitAwards for coverage of Brexit. Big thanks to @rtenews and @SmurfitSchool

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Ridiculously excited to receive the proofs of my new book in this morning's post. The Night of the Party will be on the shelves in May. You can read more about it here: Warning: there's *lots* of snow.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Well worth a watch. He gives more detail about where the current Covid cases are coming from. Just 3 per cent relate to travel.

Department of Health

@roinnslainte

4 years

WATCH: Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr @ronan_glynn explains the rationale behind NPHET's recommendations to Government and highlights the key things that we all now need to do to suppress #COVID19 once again. #HoldFirm

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Hello lovely best seller banner. Thanks to everyone who has bought The Paper Bracelet.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

'Delighted to have such a beautiful cover for my next book. Thanks to all at @HachetteIre . The Paper Bracelet will be out in February. If you'd like to know more, all the details are here:

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@EnglishRachael

5 years

And people who work on early morning radio programmes . . .

Cormac Moore

@TheCormacMoore

5 years

The most successful people wake up at 4am. Go for a piss, secretly eat some chocolate in the kitchen then go back to bed, because getting up at 4am is something only serial killers would think is a good idea.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Getting ready for the long haul here in Studio 10. @RTERadio1 #GE2020 coverage continuing throughout the day.

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@EnglishRachael

5 years

In a world gone mad, it's reassuring to see 'Harty Cup' trending.

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Happy Christmas - and thanks for listening.

Aengus Cox

@AengusCox

4 years

Your festive @morningireland team this morning

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@EnglishRachael

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@GabbyMonaghan Yes! I've found myself thinking 'I grew up in Ireland in the 1980s. There was nowhere to go. I spent my time walking circuits around the town. Everything was a bit grim. I should be well prepared for this.'

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

Of all the book days, this is my favourite. The proofs have arrived. Thanks @HachetteIre and @headlinepg

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@EnglishRachael

4 years

G'morning. We'll have all the latest news on @morningireland from 7.

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5 years

We'll all miss him on @morningireland . Enjoy your retirement, John.

Met Éireann

@MetEireann

5 years

Today saw the retirement of John Eagleton, one of Met Éireann's most recognisable operational meteorologists. John was a welcome sight on RTÉ for many years, and he will be missed by both us and the public. All in Met Éireann would like to wish him the best in his retirement.

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