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@TheRealEddieOS

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@TheRealEddieOS
Eddie O'Sullivan
4 years
Why we should listen to the wisdom of our elders.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Since the beginning of the Covid pandemic the right to public protest in Ireland has been determined by the "wokeness" of the protest rather than the threat to public health. In other words if it's woke enough it's safe enough. Ask any politician.
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David Quinn
3 years
This protest in Dublin yesterday got a 'woke pass' from the Gardai. So did the big BLM ones last year. Anti-lockdown protests? No woke pass, meet with barricades and force if necessary.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Bringing in Paul O'Connell as line-out coach is probably the smartest decision Andy Farrell has made since he took over.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
From now on once you are near the goal line just jump over the tackler and score... on 2nd thoughts why wait until you are near the goal line just jump over every tackle anywhere on the field... and just when we are asking players to tackle lower. Completely logical?🤨🤨🤨
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Eddie O'Sullivan
4 years
@lukeming @FineGael A smug comment from a liberal elite politician who will himself do nothing to solve the housing crisis from his cocooned bubble in Brussels and thinks this contribution is making a difference.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Congratulations to Ulster. Excellent performance, away from home.👏👏👏👏
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Coming to a rugby pitch near you...
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Eddie O'Sullivan
7 months
@Vincent_Hogan Vincent you have to remember that these tough lads are all "high achievers" and what is even more important to remember is all their achievements have been reached on a high stool.🤣🤣🤣
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Contextual refereeing by Luke Pearce is making a mockery of the laws.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Coming to Ireland very soon. The beginning of the end of women's sport.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
4 years
@CMOIreland A heroic public servant.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
France conceded a total of 7 penalties (5 in their Own half). Wales conceded a total of 23 penalties (17 in their own half). Most of those penalties conceded near the end of the game and they received 2 yellows for all those infringements. Context?
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@IrishTimes Sounds like a nice idea until you try to define what exactly constitutes a "Hate Crime". Also, the people who will get to define a hate crime are probably the last people who we should trust to do it i.e. Politicians
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Bizarre law amomaly - Penaud scored a try despite being tackled without then ball. Outcome, Ntamack has to kick the conversion out wide, which he missed. Had Penaud not scored France would have been awarded a penalty try i.e. 7pts. That missed conversion could prove crucial!
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@Michael_O_Regan The fact that it was recommended to NPHET back in Feb that they begin collecting data on antigen testing and they ignored the advice and now say they have no data on antigen testing does not look good.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
5 years
Risteárd what you continue to forget is you can't climb a ladder without a wall...
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Risteárd Cooper
5 years
George V Eddie in a battle of negative supremacy.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
6 years
CONGRATULATIONS Ireland, phenomenal performance!!!!
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
I have no doubt the Irish Rugby Squad will never forget that amazing evening spent with Marvellous Marvin Hagler before RWC 2003. What an inspiration and a real gentleman. "Starve the doubt, feed the faith." R.I.P.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@piersmorgan There's nothing worse than people being woke & offended on your behalf, particularly when they never asked if we were offended to begin with. As far as I can tell Irish people are not that insecure that we are offended by a Leprechaun as a mascot. What next offended by ☘️☘️☘️?
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Eddie O'Sullivan
10 years
Thank you to everybody for all the good wishes. I'm really looking forward to a new and exciting challenge in Biarritz.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Watching the Masters over the weekend, I am more convinced than ever, Paul McGinley is the best color commentator in golf. Not alone does he tell us the shot the payers should play but he also tells us the though process of the player in making their decision. Brilliant analysis.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
4 years
@BBCPolitics More excellent journalism. Evasion and denial answers the question.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@pickover In theory yeas but in practice no. The hardware ie ball and frame eventually wear out through friction. The mass of the ball changes and so does its flight so it misses the tray or the tray or frame wears out. Not sure which happens 1st or how long it would take. But inevitable.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@engineers_feed 20 + 20 - 10 x 0 + 2 + 2 (5 Binary Operations) Multiplication (& division) before addition and subtraction, except in the case of brackets. There are no brackets. 20 + 20 - 10 x 0 + 2 + 2 20 + 20 - 0 + 2 + 2 20 + 20 + 2 + 2 = 44
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@hazechu I always imagine the people who are cowardly enough to do this will be very easily located if Ireland ever goes to war. They will all be found hiding under the bed in their parents spare room. When you see them in that light you can only pity them.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
1 year
Steveni Lombard. The 2nd player, after Roman Salanoa (Munster), from Kahuku High School, Hawaii to play his rugby in Ireland.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@DavQuinn Since the beginning of the Covid pandemic the right to public protest in Ireland has been determined by the "wokeness" of the protest rather than the threat to public health. In other words if it's woke enough it's safe enough. Ask any politician.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
2 years
@danobrien20 President Higgins is now in his 2nd and final term. He seems to believe that he and his wife are now answerable to nobody. The Government need to remind him asap of his constitutional responsibilities or he and his wife will continue to run amok over the next 3 years.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@iseult @amnesty @AgnesCallamard Colm O'Gorman seems to treat @amnesty as his own personal social justice vehicle. Demanding media and politicians enforce his world view under the auspices of @amnesty and ride roughshod over people's right to free speech. Could that be described as "far right or left"?
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@LarryPDonnelly Activist hiding is plain sight masquerading as journalist, which is an abuse of a privileged platform. Is it any surprise people continue to lose confidence in the media when this is supposed to pass as fair and balanced journalism.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
2 years
Keep in mind the shocking forward pass in the lead up to the 1st Pen. People wonder why coaches get so upset with referees. Most frustrating part is there are zero consequences for Mike Adamson. He is promoted to the 6 Nations despite his performance.
@AndyGoode10
Andy Goode
2 years
Got to feel for Castres, some horrific decisions have gone against them there
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Eddie O'Sullivan
4 years
@barrymward Dreadful contribution from Senator Boylan to suggest Senator Ward does not fully understand the legislation base on the fact that he is white, a man and middle class. Is debate in the Senate beginning to slip to the lows we regularly witness in the Dáil?
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@KCsixtyseven Like a dog chasing a car. No idea what to do if they caught up with it.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
The "Far left", they claim to love humanity but then they can't help hating humans.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
7 years
Congratulations @peterom6 A phenomenal achievement in just 3 months!! From a late replacement for 6N Ireland V England to Lions Captain.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
6 months
@ProgressiveRug Cheap shot with his elbow. Self-inflicted red card. Should get no sympathy. Not one of the 99% accidents!
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@RobertQAtDell @iseult A brave statement by Iseult White, because the paradox of the Liberal agenda is that Iseult will likely be attacked by the people who claim to have her "best interests"at heart. As can be seen by Amnesty Int. attempting to deny people with divergent views access to free speech.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Referee Mike Adamson has just established a law change at Twickenham. You can now jump out of a tackle as Jonny May did. Welcome to the NFL.🤨
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
France yellow card for pulling down a maul, fine. Wales 5 consecutive penalties before a yellow (too many), then a 2nd yellow immediately (correct). Then warns Wales again but no yellow i.e. the 3rd yellow was never coming. Refereeing the context of the penalty and not the law.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
10 years
Phenomenal performance by the Irish Women. A truly memorable performance and a thoroughly deserved victory!! Congratulations!!
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@GaryLineker Strange how some people who have never competed in sport think that winning is all that matters i.e. if you don't win you are a "loser". The value in competing honestly to the best of your ability is a life skill everybody should try to acquire. If your lucky winning is the bonus
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Credit to Munster, their best performance for a long time.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@EwanMacKenna @hazechu I always imagine the people who are cowardly enough to do this will be very easily located if Ireland ever goes to war. They will all be found hiding under the bed in their parents spare room. When you see them in that light you can only pity them.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Great rugby chat guys, really enjoyed it. Thanks for the invite.
@TheRugbyPod
The Rugby Pod
3 years
NEW EPISODE - The Two Eddies iTunes - Acast - We wrap up the @autumnnations and Jim goes full Scotsman as Eddie O'Sullivan joins us to defend himself!
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@Murray_Kinsella Bad call not a tough call. Still a fantastic finish.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
4 years
I'm pleased to announce the launch of my new podcast, Eddie's Edge. The first episode with Tommie Gorman is available now on @applepodcasts , @spotify , @acast , , or wherever you get podcasts. Subscribe now, new episodes weekly.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
4 years
Last Saturday, despite medical advice, hundreds of selfish people attended Black Lives Matter protests. The government, the media and Garda (probably because they were told to) looked the other way. As a result Irish people will die. Possibly front line workers or the elderly.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
10 years
First day at work, first contact with the media. (Premier jour de travail, premier contact avec les medias.) http://t.co/vhonQUzmDv
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@Murray_Kinsella All the interesting action off the field, nothing of interest on the field.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Analysis of Scotland v Ireland on Against the Head tonight, 8pm on RTE 2, with Fiona Coughlan and Donal Linehan. #RTE2 #RTEsport
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Eddie O'Sullivan
1 year
@ProgressiveRug Ben O'Keefe loses huge credibility as a referee after that decision.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@colettebrowne Students suffering more than people who have lost their jobs, businesses or can't pay their mortgage is a dubious claim. Boredom is not an excuse for putting other peoples lives at risk. The notion that they get a pass b'cause of their age doesn't wash. They're old enough to vote
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Congratulations to Leinster. Magnificent performance away from home.👏👏👏👏
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Eddie O'Sullivan
4 years
@JamesRosenTV To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
5 years
What an athlete, I wonder what his golf handicap is?
@GolfMonthly
Golf Monthly
5 years
😂😂
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Spot on Michael. As far as I am aware, nobody working in the public service has lost €1 in income since the pandemic began. So being reminded of everybody 'sacrifices they have made' is just irritating.
@Michael_O_Regan
Michael O'Regan
3 years
Government ministers should spare us the ‘people have made huge sacrifices’ line today. We all know that only too well! Give us the facts and what the future brings.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@RBoydBarrett @pb4p The usual desperately predictable slogans for the far left. After 10 years in the Dáil at near €100k per annum + expenses + allowances + pension, Richard can't be far away from membership of the millionaires club himself.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
5 years
A reminder that it is always better to know when to retire gracefully...
@TheCricketPaper
The Cricket Paper
5 years
Just about the funniest thing we’ve seen in 2019.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
9 months
Great to see former England internationals @AndyGoode10 @matt9dawson @SBarnesRugby calling out the Owen Farrell decision while pointing out the gravity of that decision for the game of rugby. No doubt it is a catalyst in @WorldRugby launching an appeal.👏👏👏
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@hazechu Meaningless political statement. Everybody knows it is only a small group of thugs causing "issues" like assaulting the Guards. If anything it is pointing the finger at the Guards for somehow creating divisiveness. It rarely works when you try to negotiate with a mob.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
What a phenomenal life lesson from an extraordinary young man. If our youth could take his advice to ignore the comments and opinions of people they do not know or more importantly do not respect their lives would be so much easier. #ignorethehaters
@MarcusRashford
Marcus Rashford
3 years
Humanity and social media at its worst. Yes I’m a black man and I live every day proud that I am. No one, or no one comment, is going to make me feel any different. So sorry if you were looking for a strong reaction, you’re just simply not going to get it here 👊🏾
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Eddie O'Sullivan
2 years
Speaking soon to @SatSportRTE about Ireland's historic achievement this morning in Wellington. An extraordinary achievement not just in the history of Irish Rugby but in the history of World Rugby. Congratulations @IrishRugby @IRFURugby
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Outdoor dining in Ireland is as practical as an outdoor swimming pool.
@RobertQAtDell
Robert Quinn
3 years
Restaurants need to be open. They were fine last year, no surges or clusters. #ThePlan will work, let's get it done.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
4 years
@lukeming @FineGael Of course you are entitled to comment. But your original tweet is very disappointing. As a well paid public official, if that's your best suggestion for solving the housing crisis your contribution is zero. Its the type of comment you would hear from some know all in a pub.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
4 years
Referees of the caliber of JP are hard to find. I understand the RFU are cutting costs but to let go somebody with his skill set is hard to fathom. I'm sure other Unions must be lining up to offer him a job. Good luck with your next move JP.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
2 years
My SSE Airtricity bill has gone from 13.53c per unit to 21.34c per unit in 12 months (57.7% Increase). Must be the increase in the price of oil... Hold on SSE Airtricity provide "100% Green Electricity"🤔🤔🤔
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Eddie O'Sullivan
2 years
@Murray_Kinsella Lavanini got 5 weeks for nearly taking Cian Healy's head off less than a month ago. The credibility of the disciplinary process is becoming a joke.🤡🤡🤡🤡
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Eddie O'Sullivan
5 years
Risteárd just remember you can't climb a ladder without a wall...
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Risteárd Cooper
5 years
George V Eddie in a battle of negative supremacy.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
1 year
@SineadHus A more positive take: 99.74% of drivers checked were complying with the speed limit.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@bernardjackman Ridiculously good finish, impossible to stop that sort of athleticism. McKenzie did everything he could do. But also a top drawer assist pass. Possibly the best assist and finish you will see for a long time.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
1 year
@TightFive_Rugby It beggars belief that an experienced international referee sees that as a yellow.😱😱😱
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Congratulations to Scotland deserved victory in Paris!!
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Murray is exactly right on everything he says.
@GavanCasey
Gavan Casey
3 years
Aside from the fact that he nearly blew me out of it when I suggested Munster’s marginally younger players *might* actually learn from Jason Jenkins, @Murray_Kinsella was brilliant here. (And @bernardjackman , too, afterwards👂 : )
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@ThomasSowell The people who promote Marxism are usually insulated from the consequences of it.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
9 months
@AndyGoode10 Going forward it sets a crazy precedent for head collision cases. The RWC should be great fun.🤡🤡🤡
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@TheRugbyPod @autumnnations @jimhamilton4 @AndyGoode10 @AndyRoweOnline @TimGrovesTV Great rugby chat guys, really enjoyed it. Thanks for the invite.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@JoeConchaTV @BretBaier Most people have no interest in political rallies that are dressed up as entertainment.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
2 years
@rugbybroadcastr Thanks Justin, it's early days yet. But heart in the oven, head in the fridge.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
7 years
An Irishman Abroad Interview with Jarlath Regan -
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Eddie O'Sullivan
4 years
Classy.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
2 years
@Michael_O_Regan "Parenting Standards". Imagine raising your child to think this behaviour is appropriate.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@StephenFerris6 Hey big man I hope this doesn’t mean your punditry is going to go all soft and cuddly also?😂😂😂😂
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Eddie O'Sullivan
4 years
Now that's Rugby!
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RugbyLAD 🏉
4 years
“Alexa, show me French rugby.”
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
Iseult you must know the" twitter narrative"dictates that if you disagree with anything somebody says you must disagree with everything they say and conversely if you agree with anything they say you automatically agree with everything they say. Insane but that's Twitter for you.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
A tremendous character. RIP
@BrendanFanning
Brendan Fanning
3 years
Shocking news re sudden death of Gary Halpin, mountain of a man loved by all who knew him. A legend of the game here his loss will be felt especially in @CCRoscrea but also far beyond Irl. Deepest condolences to his wife Carol and three children. RIP
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Eddie O'Sullivan
2 years
@BrigidLaffan @IrishTimes @PresidentIRL Well said Brigid. The "First Lady"following in her husband's footsteps and inserting herself into politics. This has become an ongoing feature of President Higgins tenure. Also, when Russia is praising your intervention it is a strong indication you have made a serious error.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@MarcusRashford What a phenomenal life lesson from an extraordinary young man. If our youth could take his advice to ignore the comments and opinions of people they do not know or more importantly do not respect their lives would be so much easier. #ignorethehaters
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Eddie O'Sullivan
1 year
@GaryLineker Soccer has only itself to blame. It should have been stopped in 2010. Too late now, you can't put the toothpaste back in the tube!
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@IrishTimes Students suffering more than people who have lost their jobs, businesses or can't pay their mortgage is a dubious claim. Boredom is not an excuse for putting other peoples lives at risk. The notion that they get a pass b'cause of their age doesn't wash. They're old enough to vote
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Eddie O'Sullivan
4 years
@megynkelly It is going to be great fun when the "woke" mob discover the origins of the Democratic Party.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
4 years
The takeaway from the Six One News tonight is that Irish Soccer is not at a crossroads it is at a roundabout.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@AkaPaulHoward Paul do you think there's any chance for the 6 Nat? Stockdale & Lorimar injured, Zebo exiled. Full-back is a huge problem for the team. It will hard for Andy Farrell to ignore you like I did.😳😳 1st Irish cap at 50 a fairytale beginning & ending to a phenomenal rugby career.🙏🙏
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Eddie O'Sullivan
2 years
@jordanbpeterson It's not too long ago she was arrogantly pointing out how successfully NZ were handling covid compared to other countries, especially Ireland.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
2 years
@btsportrugby @leinsterrugby If Carlsberg did front rows (apologies to Heineken) Probably the best front row in the World.
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Eddie O'Sullivan
3 years
@GaryLineker Strange how some people who have never competed in sport think that winning is all that matters i.e. if you don't win you are a "loser". The value in competing honestly to the best of your ability is a life skill everybody should try to acquire. If your lucky winning is the bonus
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Eddie O'Sullivan
7 years
My piece today in The Times, Irish Edition on Anthony Foley:
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Eddie O'Sullivan
5 years
RTE Against The Head tonight, Ireland win the psychological battle in Murrayfield and there is a new attack strategy emerging that is breaking down aggressive defences... England leading the way on this.
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