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An Fear Marbh ar a laethanta saoire sa Mheánmhuir. Cappo Caccia, Alghero, Sardinia.
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Anyone else feeling overwhelmed by the relentless drive to corral us into a cashless, card only, contant cookies, upgrade prompts and unsolicited contacts from people we don't actually know ?
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You don't see too many of these century-old post boxes still in action today. The SÉ logo at the bottom stands for Saorstát Eireann, The Irish Free State. Location best left undisclosed, I reckon.
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Thought crossed my mind earlier... in just one month from today, the days will begin to lengthen again. #StayStrong #StaySafe
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Mindful that pride comes before a fall, it's with much gratitude that I say welcome to the show's 4,000 new listeners and many thanks to all my regulars. Still plenty of room down the back, so please spread the word. Míle buíochas. You can listen here. 👇
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Many Irish people are having difficulty pronouncing #StormJorge . So, when it's our next turn to name a storm, I propose we go for #StormMaedbh or maybe even #StormTadghMhicil ín . All suggestions welcome.
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9 months
Just heard the devastating news. Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has died aged 56. #NothingComparesToYou #Sinead
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West Kerry, Ireland.
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When I was a boy, my English teacher, Humphrey Twomey, taught us the value of critique. Read something. Don't rush to judgement but consider it from every angle. Each boy in the class was then allowed his own opinion. Whenever I encounter instant outrage here, I miss Mr. Twomey.
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Some day ! #KellieHarrington wins gold and #Cork through to the #AllIrelandFinal ! I've had three breakfasts and no dinner and I'm off to bed after the Angelus. Me body clock is wrecked and me emotions drained but my heart is soaring and soon I'll be snoring. Thanks & g'night.🇮🇪
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Thank you Sharon. It has been a sureal experience. The avalanche of love for Sinead that rolled into the show from around the world was truly staggering. People can listen back to the programme here - #NothingCompares2U #SineadOConnor
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Dr Sharon Lambert
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If you didn't get to listen live then I recommend listening back to this evening's @johncreedon show. The breadth of Sinead O Connor's work. Thanks John for such a wonderful show.
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Don't wish to sound grumpy about this one .. but can we go with 'Saint Patrick's Day' rather than 'Paddy's Day' ? Please ? #SaintPatricksDay
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It's a sad but real honour to be asked by John Prine's family to premiere the final song John ever wrote. It's called 'I Remember Everything' and we will finish tonight's show by playing it. RTE Radio1 8-10pm.
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Those who sup with oligarchs, and the power hungry as they buy up property, football clubs, public beauty spots and so on might consider the Buddhist maxim 'You can't hang out with the crows at night and soar with the eagles in the morning' #StandWithUkriane #Ukraine #Oligarchs
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So sorry to hear of the passing of the remarkable Deirdre Purcell. A brilliant author, actor and journalist, Deirdre was also very kind. She encouraged me on many occasions when I was 'the new boy' around the radio centre @rte . Thinking of Kevin and all of those closest to her.
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Such restraint despite the torrent of abuse. They must be teaching meditation and inner calm techniques at the temple of Templemore.
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An unpleasant example of the sad reality of what our Gardai have to endure
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That's it so. The full Irish now(with Gold Medal sausages, of course) then back to bed with the clock set for the hurling later. We'll have the dinner on Monday. #kellieharrington #kellie #Gold #teamIreland
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We live on a remarkable planet...
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Perfect wave touching the clouds..
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Two donkeys & an ass.
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'Moves' ? More like 'marches defiantly to demand his award'! Still shocked and deeply honoured. My inner child thinks it's Christmas morning. Thank you all so much. Míle buíochas.
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Cork Person of the Year
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John Creedon moves to stage to accept his award. Congratulations John! @johncreedon #Cork #CPOTY2022
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Thinking about this old friend a lot over recent days. How he would have savoured the Olympic Games, particularly the boxing and the #KellieHarrington victory. Still missed around the place, Jimmy Magee.
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From today's Irish Times..
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Mother Nature's wedding day. Just beautiful.
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Pride before a fall and all that, but genuinely grateful that 4,000 new listeners have joined the small, but perfectly formed Creedon Show audience. Still plenty of room down the back, but welcome to our new arrivals and a big thank you to all regular listeners. RTE Radio1 8pm.
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Wow! ... just .. wow!
@MarieAnnUK
Marie-Ann Detests Tories 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 🇬🇧
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Brighton, England...tonight.
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A little angel shines amidst the madness and destruction. #StopTheWarInUkraine
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Ankita Jain
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Little girl singing "Let it go" in a shelter #UkraineRussianWar #Ukraine #UkraineUnderAttack
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There has been much speculation all afternoon, but we can finally confirm the sad news. Texan country music singer Nanci Griffith has passed away, aged 68. R.I.P. #nancigriffith
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Brilliant or wha'?
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Liam MacCarthy's grave. 'Amazing the things you find on lockdown walks. Spotted this today in Camberwell Old Cemetery, East Dulwich, London town'. (Sent to me by Mark Downes) #hurling #GAA @GAA_BEO
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Overwhelmed by the outpouring of love for #ShaneMacGowan on last night's celebration of his life. It became a worldwide wake on the wireless. Forgive cheap alliteration #Shane . Usual mix tonight, but for those who asked for the link, you'll find it here.
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Stories of Ireland and Irish ways, gathered by the children of the 1930s, selected & introduced by this fella. I hope it's a book that Irish households around the world will dip into and enjoy for generations. Available Oct.1st at Irish bookshops & online.
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Good on you Rhasidat ! You're making this old Corkman proud to be Irish tonight. Thank you.
@RTEsport
RTÉ Sport
3 years
"I’m just so happy to be able to come here and perform and do my country proud." - Rhasidat Adeleke gives her reaction after a stunning gold medal at the European Athletics U20 Championships in Tallinn. #rtesport
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Thank you C.J. We're gonna miss you too. #IrelandvEngland #Ireland #IrishRugby
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Shane McGowan has left us. Tá sé ar shlí na firinne anois. #ForeverYoung #Shane
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Dear Donegal, I really miss you. Take care and we can have a proper catch-up when this is all over. Love you loads, Johnx
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We all knew Shay wasn't going to go on forever, but feeling so lonely for him today. Miss the gags, theories, enthusiasm & phonecalls. Apart from his huge talent, he was a lovely, kind man. Promised I'd play this for him when he was gone. R.I.P. #ShayHealy
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I love the Irish language term for a ladybird. It's 'Bóín Dé' (literally, God's Little Cow). Found this little 'Seven Spot' munching it's way through a public park. This variety eats tiny pests and is often considered the gardener's friend.
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Welcome to our 2,000 new listeners and a big thank you to all our 'old reliables'. I'd be lost without you. Keep spreading the word. 8-10pm @RTERadio1 #jnlr
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Tickets are so scarce I absailed into Croker last night and super-glued myself to this seat. I have enough hang sangwiches in the bag to last til next Sunday. Sorted ! #AllIrelandFinal #CorkVLimerick
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'Farewell to Beara' The view from the van on my last night in West Cork. Was eight months waiting for this break. This morning I'm feeling rejuvenated and hugely grateful to be living in dear old Ireland. Back on Radio1 tonight at 8pm. Have a safe week.
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Two thousand welcomes to our new listeners and a huge thank you to all my regulars. If it wasn't for you, I'd be on the town every night and we couldn't have that! Honoured that the audience keeps growing, but there's still room for a few more in the balcony.🙏 RTERadio1 8-10pm.
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Like many, I'm looking forward to a few beers in a real pub...eventually. But am I the only one hoping that when the Covid tide recedes it brings trends like drunken eegitry on St. Patrick's Day and '12 Pubs of Christmas' away with it ? #BraveNewWorld
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'How the Light gets in'. Sunset on St.Stephen's day 2021 at Curraghkippane cemetery, Cork City, Ireland.
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Tonight we remember John Prine with an hour long compilation of his music, including a few from sessions he recorded for us over the years. 8pm @RTERadio1 . #JohnPrineRIP
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They must have seen me coming ! (Guatemala 2019).
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4 years
Here it is ... The add for a small hardware shop in Wales ...made for £100. Andrea Von Kampen sings 'Forever Young'. Beautiful !
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This is Liam (on the right). His mates reckon he looks so like me that they actually call him 'John Creedon'. They spotted me in Scotland yesterday and just had to do a 'double-take' selfie. Dunno.. if I thought I looked as good as Liam, I'd be in movies.
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This is EXACTLY how I look when I get up for a drink of water during the night...
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john creedon
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Heartbreaking to hear that #LiamMiller who served city, county, country & family with such distinction has left the pitch. #LiamMillerRIP
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A beautiful memory! I feel like reaching for my fountain pen. 'Dear Aunty Eileen, I am fine. How are you. Yesterday I stayed home from school because one of the...'
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All of us should have a bit of this in our lives...
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john creedon
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Was given the gift of a good bottle of champagne over a year ago, but I simply couldn't think of a reason good enough to open it. However, when I get in from work tonight, that cork is gonna pop ! Stay safe everyone. #JoeBiden #InaugurationDay #Inauguration2021 #BidenHarris
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Absolutely love every one if 'em. What character throughout Irish squad. I'm covered in bruises myself from being punched in ribs & shoulders by people beside me in Irish bar in Spain. Poor kicking from RSA perhaps, but #Ireland really showing World Champ credentials. #IREvRSA
@RTErugby
RTÉ Rugby
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Full-time at the Stade de France and Ireland have secured a massive win over the defending World Cup champions! ☘️ RSA 8-13 IRL 📺 Watch reaction live … 📱 Updates … 📻
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Only stopped for fuel, but was charmed by the traditional box and intrigued by the place name Tournafulla/The animal enclosure of blood. Inside was a little note thanking the purchaser and wishing them a happy Christmas. Same to you. #ShopLocal #StaySafe
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Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland.
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So so sorry that one of the greatest storytellers of our time has been silenced. John Prine R.I.P.
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Dust-to-Digital
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R.I.P. John Prine, October 10, 1946 - April 7, 2020. Here he is playing “Paradise” with John Burns in 1980.
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It's that time of year, so what I'm trying to say is ....
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Just struck me... in just a month, the days will begin to lengthen again. #StaySafe
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john creedon
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The final line from former hostage Brian Keenan's 'An Evil Cradling' has stayed with me through the years. The emotions around his eventual release prompted him to observe 'Freedom comes slowly at first.' Seems true of incarceration, addiction, toxic relationships or a pandemic.
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Over €800 a week for a week's rentacar in Santorini ? I was there last month. No car. €1.80 for the local bus. Better view from a bus. Its a small island.. sure where'd you be going on a car. @ClaireByrneLive #cblive
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john creedon
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'Totally Tropical' Looking out at Bere Island from Dunboy, Castletownbere, Co. Cork, Ireland.
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john creedon
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That first big lung-full of cold fresh air, when it's safe to remove my mask, has become one of the highlights of my day. It fills me with air, relief and gratitude. #WearAMask #StaySafe #Ireland
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An old friend who got many of us through a lonely night. We are all with you tonight John. Much love from Ireland.
@JohnPrineMusic
John Prine
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An update on John
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This is such a beautiful honest performance. Paul McGrath sings Jimmy McCarthy's song about Irish Boxing legend, Jack Doyle's battle with fame and addiction. "Paul McGrath 'The Contender'" on YouTube
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john creedon
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If you have 7 mins to spare, savour this Irish victory. Thrilling and a thing of beauty.
@RTEsport
RTÉ Sport
5 years
The full race as Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy win gold for Ireland at the World Rowing Championships in Austria
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It's a wrap. Huge gratitude to my brilliant colleagues, contributors and everyone who supported #CreedonsAtlas along the way. Míle buíochas/Thank you.
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Hup the Banner ! You've the feet walked off me. The beautiful Burren. #Staycation2020
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My sources inside the Ireland camp have passed on my suggestion that when New Zealand throw down their #Haka challenge on Saturday, our lads should respond with the chorus-line from Riverdance. I'm waiting to hear back. #RWC23 #IREvNZL #Ireland
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'Satire is a looking glass in which the beholder perceives everyone's face, but his own' ~ Oscar Wilde
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Peter Brookes
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My cartoon Thursday @TheTimes . Where the emphasis of Blarney Biden’s visit lies. ` #JoeBiden #Ireland
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Can't wait to welcome home our two gold medalists ! McCarthy & O'Donovan two great West Cork names bringing honour to Ireland. Tis a great day for sure ! #Olympics #Ireland #Rowing #TeamIreland #Olympics2021
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Gordon Lightfoot has died aged 84. The Canadian songwriter's remarkable legacy of songs includes Sundown, Rainy Day People, Early Morning Rain, Daylight Katy, If You Could Read My Mind, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald & more. We'll remember him tonight on RTE Radio1 from 8pm.
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This photograph reminds me that the Irish word for hare is giorria from girr-fhiadh (now obselete) or gearr-fhia meaning 'short deer'. Beautiful.
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An Irish hare has a nibble of a tasty willow branch. #irishwildlife #biodiversity
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When you're cruising along nicely and then, suddenly, the Kerry forwards arrive outta nowhere...
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CCTV_IDIOTS
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Always amazes me 🐬
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Anyone out there old enough to remember renting a television set ?
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Colour TV in time for Christmas! Tele-rents 1974. #Ireland
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Would love to see any TWO of them in the ring with Katie Taylor. C'mon boys.. Two of you.. against one girl. Surely you'd be up for that ? No ? Slapless prats.
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Michelle Traynor
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#howth words fail me.
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Feels like being asked to run an extra mile, just as the finishing line comes into sight. Very tough few weeks ahead for many. Vigilance is the price of freedom and the darkest hour is the one just before dawn. Music to bolster the tired spirit from 8pm. #StayStrong #StaySafe
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A stunning setting for a football stadium. Henningsvær Stadion, Norway. @TerraceImages
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Spring has well and truly sprung in Ireland.
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Not quite 'the grand stretch'... but a little cock-step every day now.
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john creedon
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Thank you. Genuinely surprised, when there are so many real 'givers' in our community. This honour belongs to the brilliant team around the project and the generations before us who have kept the flame alive. Míle buíochas.
@Cork_POTY
Cork Person of the Year
3 years
Broadcaster and author @johncreedon has been honoured with the Cork Person of the Month Award for igniting a new love of Ireland and its place names. Read on: #CPOTY2021 #CPOTM2021 #Cork
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Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit ! Happy New Year ! #HappyNewYear2024
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john creedon
1 year
Y'know when you're barkin' up the wrong tree ?
@ClickFollowBOOM
💥 Best Videos & Content 🎥💥
1 year
Sometimes you have expectations from the wrong people.. 😅
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Love it! From Letters to the Editor in today's Irish Times.
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john creedon
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Sad to hear of passing of piper Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains. He was a key player in Ireland's soundtrack for over 60 years. He played with the best of them: O'Riada, Zappa, Jagger, Stevie Wonder. Condolences to Paddy's family & friends. #paddymoloney
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john creedon
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Please say nothing until I have it patented, but I've developed a two metre long cattle-prod that runs off a battery. Ideal for encouraging others to keep a social distance. Still working on a brand name. #staysafe
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Cowslip.
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john creedon
3 years
A different sunset tonight. We're live @RTERadio1 8-10pm. #sunset #Ireland
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john creedon
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Growing up in #Cork , I had myself convinced that, like #NY we had our own small, but perfectly formed, Flatiron Building on Washington st.
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john creedon
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Very sorry to hear of Simon Young's passing. Always a friendly presence around the radio centre, we shared several mischievous moments on @RTE2fm & TV sketches in the 80s & 90s. So sorry he had to endure so much. Rest in peace Simon. #GetOuttaDatGarden
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john creedon
2 years
A lesson in being kind, measured and even-handed..
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john creedon
3 years
Lump in me throat here watching 19 year old Gavin Bazunu belt out Amhrán na bFhiann on his debut. Beir bua ! #IRLLUX
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Potatoes blooming on Inis Oirr, Aran Islands, Ireland.
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john creedon
4 years
'Those who are vulnerable, are precious.' ~ Simon Coveney #Covid_19 #CoronaVirusUpdate
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john creedon
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In lockdown, Saturdays feel like Sundays. Weekdays feel like Sundays. But stay strong and soon days will be sunny days & holidays. #StayHome #staysafe
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I'm finally beginning to feel that 2022 might be better than where we've been. Best of luck everyone. #StayVigilant #StaySafe
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Allihies, Co. Cork, Ireland. Still there. Still beautiful.
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john creedon
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Victory. Nothing less. Believe ! #IREvNZL #IRLvNZL
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Happy days with Irish Motor-racing pioneer, Rosemary Smith, who passed away today aged 86. Here she is aged 80 at Mondello Park, when we staged a two car race. She came 1st, but I came a very creditable 2nd. She will remain an Irish rally legend forever. R.I.P. #RosemarySmith
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john creedon
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This has been going on outside my window as I work. In time like these, I consider it a blessing from Mother Nature.
@rtenews
RTÉ News
7 months
Crowds gathered to watch as a pod of dolphins were spotted swimming down the River Lee in Cork, with one local videographer calling it "an amazing sight to see" | Read more:
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