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Presenter Liveline @rte Author of Children Of the Rising and Children of the Troubles (with @freyamcc ) Liveline radio 0818 715 815 joe @rte .ie @rteliveline

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JOE DUFFY
4 years
I’m phoning in sick. Who do I ring?
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RTÉ
4 years
. @rteliveline will be busy tomorrow - we hope Joe Duffy has the phone lines ready...enjoy! #NormalPeople
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Brendan saved €700 buying 500 cans of Guinness on the Eve of minimum pricing!!
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JOE DUFFY
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This is a printed version of The Mother Baby Home Report. It weighs 18 kilos!!! Accessible to survivors without internet???
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JOE DUFFY
2 years
€18,703.50 to rent a car for a week. ⁦ @Failte_Ireland @ireland .com #ripoffrepublic
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JOE DUFFY
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I am deeply saddened by the death of Marian Finucane .She was the voice of reason on the national airwaves for 40 years. Fair, welcoming ,reassuring , trusting and trusted , charming yet inquisitive she was a unique broadcaster. RIP
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JOE DUFFY
4 years
After denying that @bankofireland would not refund victims of “ smishing” on @rteliveline .....in the last few minutes theyhave done a u turn and will refund all victims in full @thejournal_ie @rtenews @IrishTimes @Independent_ie @IrishSunOnline @IrishMirror @irishdailymail
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Larry Gogan RIP From ‘Just A MinuteQuiz” to the Golden Hour Larry was the soundtrack of our lives from the 1960s-2020s.I visited him ten days ago , he was in his usual great form with his loving family,his beautiful honeyed voice,the quick wit and deep intelligence shone through
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JOE DUFFY
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If Ireland in all it’s generosity,progress,creativity,joy , heartbreak and exuberance over the last sixty years had a voice , it would be the dulcet, challenging,bemused questioning reassuring voice of Gay Byrne. We as a country are all the better for his life. R.I.P. #gaybyrne
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JOE DUFFY
4 years
Aonghus McAnally retires today after 41 years. Best in the business ⁦ @rteliveline
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3 years
Legend. Gay Byrne 5th August 1934-4th November 2019. R.I.P.
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JOE DUFFY
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GAY BYRNE SUNRISE 5/8/1934 SUNSET 4/11/2019. R.I.P.
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JOE DUFFY
2 years
Just some of the beautiful 186 children killed in the “ troubles “ R.I.P. NO CHRISTMAS CAROLS FOR THEM. Never forgotten. ⁦ @Independent_ie ⁩ ⁦ @thejournal_ie ⁩ ⁦ @nicolatallantsw
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JOE DUFFY
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May 31 ,1979 ,on RTE Radio One the Gay Byrne show was extended to 2 hours and Marian Finucane launched “Women Today” which grew into Liveline in 1985 .It was a historic day .In less than 2 months we have lost the twin pillars of public broadcasting over 40 years Gay & Marian
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3rd Anniversary Remembering an all round good human being, helped change Ireland for the better Gay Byrne. 1934-2019. R.I.P. Never forgotten. As Bono wrote in Surrender “he had real values, he let people be heard and seen more than most ..he’s been there in our moments of need”
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JOE DUFFY
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Remembering the legendary Larry Gogan on the first anniversary of his passing. Gorgeous human being. R.I.P. ⁦ @RTE2fm
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JOE DUFFY
3 years
Honoured to remember the 40 children killed in the Easter rising. 9 were killed on this day 105 years ago today. Tear down the black plastic ! No hierarchy no judgement. A true republic. , every life valued equally.
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JOE DUFFY
4 years
Don’t be too hard on it #normalpeople
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JOE DUFFY
5 years
One of our happiest lunches with Noel Kelly. #gay #gaybyrneRIP
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JOE DUFFY
4 years
This is genius
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Ste Murray
4 years
May we never forget this iconic intro on #LiveLine this week... Here's a video tribute I made for our zoom quiz and which my mates have subsequently bullied me into uploading. #JoeDuffy #NormalPeople #PornoMovie
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Friday ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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GAYBO 1934-2019. R.I.P.
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JOE DUFFY
10 months
The untimely passing of dear Sinéad is a moment of great personal,familial and national sadness. . Nothing compares to you ,nothing less , nothing more. RIP Rest in peace Sinéad a chroí..
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My favourite uncle Bernard has died aged 93. He was like a father to us especially at Christmas time. His funeral is on Christmas Eve. R.I.P. BERNARD O DONOGHUE. #oneofakind
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JOE DUFFY
2 years
On December 27 1973 industrialist Thomas NIEDEMAYER was kidnapped and murdered by the IRA. The three remaining members of his family died by suicide.
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JOE DUFFY
4 years
Another normal Wednesday fo #normalpeople @loveclontarf_ie
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JOE DUFFY
4 years
Is there any end to what #normal people has generated. US MAGAZINE ⁦ @Newsweek ⁩ Though I object being called a ‘ veteran broadcaster’.
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JOE DUFFY
5 years
Gay especially liked this portrait in pencil presented to him by the artist ⁦ @RHAGallery ⁩ James Hanley 9 weeks ago #GayByrne @rte ⁩ ⁦ @IrishArtsReview
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JOE DUFFY
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I know I’m no oil painting. But artist Brian McCarthy is fantastic. ⁦ @RHAGallery ⁩ congrats to all the artists. Fantastic standard ⁦ @rteliveline ⁩ ⁦ @RTERadio1 ⁩ ⁦ @thejournal_ie
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JOE DUFFY
4 years
Look at the date. 4/6/2020!!! It’s happening now to this beautiful boy.
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Liveline
4 years
Tré, aged 11, wrote this heart-breaking letter about his experience of racism in Ireland for his teacher... #liveline @joeliveline
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JOE DUFFY
3 months
Liveline listeners telling us their jaws dropped when Minister Ryan said Dublin is at a tipping point where “ cycling and walking will become the mainstream way of travelling in the capital! Population 1.6 million. No metro. Raining. @rteliveline
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The Irish Times
3 months
With a ban on private cars and commercial vehicles travelling through Dublin city centre to be in place by August, Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan says there will soon be a tipping point where cycling will become the main form of transport.
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3 years
On the feast of Stephen ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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JOE DUFFY
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Michael Gambon R.I.P. WAS BORN IN LEIX RD IN CABRA. THE CURRENT OCCUPIER IS AWARE AND PROUD OF THE CONNECTION. HE HAS WELCOMED VISITORS WHO ARE INTRIGUED BY THE HISTORY. #michaelgambonrip #michaelgambon
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Well done to @IrishRail @pearsestreet station. Staff absolute brilliant. Urging passengers onto the platforms for Dart and trains. Tara street station closed but others open thankfully. I managed to get a Dart from Westland row 40 minutes ago like many others. Thanks. Scary .
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On the morning 8.Xl.2019 as Gay Byrne makes his final journey from Howth to “ town” May he rest in peace.
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JOE DUFFY
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The front page of ⁦ @nytimes ⁩ tomorrow This is just 1% of those who’ve died under ⁦ @realDonaldTrump
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JOE DUFFY
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The Children of Lìr ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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JOE DUFFY
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We will be paying tribute on ⁦ @rteliveline ⁩ to the great Frank Twomey who unfortunately has passed away today. From Funny Friday, Bull island , and of course Bosco ⁦ @rte ⁩ ⁦ @rtenews ⁩ ⁦ @thejournal_ie ⁩ he was a brilliant actor comic and dear friend. R.I.P.
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The guy robbing the catalytic converter from cars of frontline staff in Beaumont
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JOE DUFFY
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Sean Rainbird of @ngi just referred to me on @RTERadio1 in a sneering tone as “ the pensioner who presents Liveline “. I am not a pensioner , so like most people will have to pay €17 to our “ free admission “ National Gallery for paintings paid for by generations of taxpayers
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JOE DUFFY
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On the 21st day of the 21st year of the 21st Century. ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie ⁩ ⁦ @OldDublinTown ⁩ ⁦ @DubCityCouncil ⁩ ⁦ @DubFireBrigade
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RTÉ Radio 1
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Women's health specialist Dr. @deirdre_lundy debunks some of the most common myths about HRT. ⬇️ Dr. Lundy joined @joeliveline in studio today to answer your questions on the menopause. ❤️ If you missed the show, listen back here: #Liveline @rteliveline
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JOE DUFFY
4 years
Just put my clock back to January 1st 2020 ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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5 August 1934-4 November 2019. Gay Byrne , legend , 87 today R.I.P.
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Murmation ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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As I’ve said over the last 24 hours , in his long vibrant life and his enthusiastic living through his dying , Charlie Bird changed Ireland for good , and changed us all for the better.
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Wonderful golden moment #kellieharrington
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JOE DUFFY
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JohnHume R.I.P. MADE THE FUTURE BRIGHTER. #CandleForPeace @SDLPlive ⁩ ⁦ @markdurkan ⁩ ⁦ @columeastwood ⁩ ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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JOE DUFFY
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R.I.P. MARGARET
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Liveline
4 years
Our thoughts are with the family of the wonderful Margaret Lynch who has sadly passed away aged 100 years and 7 months. Margaret celebrated her birthday on air with @joeliveline in April. Her secret to longevity: “Porridge and a walk” every day. #Liveline
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I spotted this fox 🦊 in the grounds of ⁦ @rte ⁩ the other afternoon. Wonder where he was heading ? #toyshow @RTELateLateShow
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What a powerful piece in todays ⁦ @IrishTimes ⁩ ,Heartbreaking ⁦ @rtenews ⁩ ⁦ @thejournal_ie ⁩ RIP to everyone who died .
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JOE DUFFY
3 years
On the eve of March ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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Morning ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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JOE DUFFY
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If you think 🤔 I’m going out in that for four lousy photographs you can forget it Friday ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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JOE DUFFY
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Today we say goodbye to a much loved legend of Clontarf, Myrna Russell who died suddenly and too soon. Loved by all especially the animals she rescued. R.I.P. ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie ⁩ ⁦ @DublinSPCA
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Tuesday ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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Final mayday ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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JOE DUFFY
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8 workers in @HolidayInn o Connell street @VisitDublin @DubCityCouncil laid off immediately without pay because of Nov 23 riots. They are all looking for work. Baristas etc. can you help @restawards @rteliveline
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This New York fire truck participated in rescues on 9/11. 343 firefighters died that day. Their names read like a roll call from an Irish telephone directory As always true respect shown by ⁦ @DubFireBrigade ⁩ ⁦ @GardaTraffic ⁩ ⁦ @DublinPortCo
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Yesterday, John told @joeliveline about being pushed from his bike while cycling in the Dublin Mountains. The call prompted another listener to send us the video below. John was able to confirm he IS the cyclist in the clip and will be giving his reaction on #Liveline today.
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Just inside the new gates at RTÉ golden autumn leaves fall ⁦ @RTE #gaybyrneRIP
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JOE DUFFY
4 years
How about temporarily pedestrianise bottom of Vernon ave and allow the five restaurants to operate outside @DubCityCouncil @AodhanORiordain @FinianMcGrath @sean_haughey @loveclontarf_ie
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Saturday ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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God Rest those beautiful people and give their mother succour.
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Freya McClements
4 years
The Mullans were a family who did everything together. ‘If one was there, the four of them were there.’ Donegal crash tragedy: ‘There’s a black cloud hanging over Moville’
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We were told categorically that every store that took the 25c deposit had to give it back via machine or over counter. Not so. This major chain has an exemption from returning your money! ⁦ @RGDATATara ⁩ ⁦ @3Rgdata #depositreturn
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JOE DUFFY
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If @rte with it’s brilliant public service ethos , it’s intelligence,fearless forensic reporting and good humour is embodied in one broadcaster , it is the legendary Sean O’Rourke . Wishing him and his family well as he announces his retirement. @TodaySOR @RTEOne @rteliveline
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Monday ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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The Sun Days ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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JOE DUFFY
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Personally I am deeply saddened by the death of my friend Sonny Knowles. I idolized him. One of nature’s gentlemen. My condolences to Sheila Geraldine Gary and Ashling his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joe Duffy
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Friday ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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JOE DUFFY
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My tribute to the wonderful ⁦ @AonghusMcAnally ⁩ who retires today. The best
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JOE DUFFY
2 years
The Glasnevin wall of necrology is being removed Relatives of children killed in 1916 will be there at 4 today. I will support them. @thejournal_ie @Independent_ie @IrishTimes @VirginMediaNews
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Easter Rising ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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JOE DUFFY
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From her early days in radio Keelin shone. Open, warm , gregarious and gifted. A cruel , cruel loss. The RTE Family has been heartbroken in anticipation of this terrible loss. R.I.P. Our heartfelt and heartbroken sympathy to Keelins family.
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RTÉ News
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The death has been announced of RTÉ broadcaster Keelin Shanley following an illness. She passed away peacefully this afternoon, aged 51
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Noel Cranny (71) out for his daily swim 🏊‍♂️. Been swimming here since he was 3!
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Sunday ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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JOE DUFFY
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The only good thing to come out of brexit @BorderIrish
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Freya McClements
4 years
‘It feels like I won the battle and lost the war.’ As the UK leaves the EU, ⁦ @BorderIrish ⁩ is leaving Twitter. This is the Border’s farewell, in today’s @IrishTimes
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Pfizer Friday ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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Congratulations to our great friend @charliebird . .., @rte Charlie Bird wins international award for charity climb which raised €3.6m
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JOE DUFFY
2 years
Liveline listener bought a 7 foot motorised Christmas tree online for $42 from USA - this is what she got!’
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JOE DUFFY
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Deepest sympathy to Ruth’s family and her sorority of brave campaigners @PhelanVicky Working for others all along. A sad sad day. R.I.P. RUTH.
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Vicky Phelan
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I was on my own this morning at home when I received the news that I have been dreading for some time now, the news that my good friend and fellow CervicalCheck campaigner Ruth Morrissey has died. Ruth passed away peacefully at Milford Hospice...
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What a beautiful boy
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Adam King Adventures
3 years
A big THANK YOU to @joeliveline for the beautiful piece of art he sent. Adam loved it (and the chocolates 😃) and wanted to send a little thank you and a big #virtualhug back. Thank you Joe and Happy Christmas! 😊🎅 #AdamsVirtualHug
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Legendary #larrygogan @rteliveline ⁩ ⁦ @RTEOne
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Easy Sunday ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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On the first day of june ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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JOE DUFFY
4 years
The late Marian Finucane RIP , with Claire Byrne at book launch 8 weeks ago. Photo Brian McEvoy ⁦ @freyamcc ⁩ ⁦ @rtenews
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With ⁦ @freyamcc ⁩ we have researched and tell the life stories of the 186 children aged 16 and under who died violently in the Troubles . Their families remember them every day but many have never been publicly recorded before ..
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Easter Saturday ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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Christmas morning ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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Saturday live @loveclontarf_ie
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JOE DUFFY
4 years
I believe everyone should be awarded their first cao choice . Not necessarily first location choice Open up third level to all !
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Second Tuesday ⁦ @loveclontarf_ie
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JOE DUFFY
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#rtenewseason looking forward to interviewing ⁦ @Rubberbandits ⁩ on ⁦ @RTEOne ⁩ for the new series of ,The Meaning of Life. Coming to your TV screens September 6.
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