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John Meagher

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2 years

Just returned home after a few days in the US. Was in Denmark for much of last week. A joy being out of Ireland — those two countries are getting on with life. It’s not covid, covid, covid at every turn

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I don’t normally tweet very personal stuff, but my father died last night after a long illness. He was a good man and a loving father. He and I shared a deep love of Tipperary hurling. Here’s something I wrote for the Indo some years back 💙💛

Me and da a blue and gold journey through life

July 15, 1984: A nine-year-old boy sits among a group of dejected Tipperary hurling fans in Semple Stadium, Thurles. He is inconsolable, his face tear-stai...

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John Meagher

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10 months

Twitter in microcosm. This is fake - the exchange happened with a reporter, not with Harry Windsor. It has been shared relentlessly over the past few days. An example of the rank stupidity that Twitter/X promotes. Bright people become thick on this platform

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2 years

Don’t know who this Armagh eye-gouger is, but he needs to pay a very heavy price

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6 months

The most extraordinary victim impact statement I’ve ever read. Incredible words from Ryan Casey. I hope the evil Puska had to hear each one through an interpreter

‘I sit at the shrine I made for her in my room before going to bed each night’ – Ashling Murphy’s...

Jozef Puska has been sentenced to the mandatory term of life imprisonment for the murder of 23-year-old school teacher Ashling Murphy.

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John Meagher

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3 years

A masterclass from Sarah McInerney - from about 36 minutes in

Drivetime Monday 6 September 2021

Sarah McInerney and Cormac Ó hEadhra bring you all the latest news and stories of the day from around the country and beyond.

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John Meagher

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10 months

This is not a surprise because it’s young teens who are responsible for so much criminality, thuggishness and general mayhem in Dublin at the moment. It was a 16-year-old who stabbed Urantsetseg Tserendorj to death less than 400 metres away

US tourist attack: 14-year-old boy identified as one of chief suspects in brutal city centre assault

A 14-year-old teenage boy has been identified as one of the chief suspects for the violent assault on an American tourist on a Dublin street that left him ...

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2 years

Meanwhile, the hospitalisation figures are the lowest in two months and case numbers far lower than NPHET’s most ‘optimistic’ modelling for December

Close bars and restaurants at 5pm to combat a surge in the Omicron variant of Covid-19, Nphet tells...

Nphet has recommended bars and restaurants close at 5pm to combat a surge in the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

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John Meagher

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3 years

Darragh Maloney is a fantastic commentator. If RTE have any sense they’ll give him the All-Ireland finals.

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John Meagher

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8 months

Mr Kielty doing a fine job. Intro was great. Good banter with the audience. Just a shame the choice of guests has been so poor. Would have been much better to bring on Tiernan on his own. Have never ‘got’ the 2 Johnnies… #LateLate

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John Meagher

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4 years

My father died two months ago to the day. Feels like a different era with all we’ve been through since. At least we got to give him a proper send-off. Feel so sorry for all of those who can’t gather and do that for their loved ones right now

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2 years

What about February, March, April?

Irish Independent

@Independent_ie

2 years

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says he will push for more ambitious reopening this summer

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John Meagher

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4 years

Back from a Phoenix Park run. @opwireland decision to reopen perimeter gates having an immediate effect. The place is heaving with cars - some of them tearing up Military Road (a sanctuary for walkers and cyclists over the past four months).

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11 months

I intervened Dee Forbes seven months ago. She was upset that there was considerable licence fee evasion. The bottom line was: ‘Poor us. We need more.’ I spoke to her counterpart at Virgin Media, Paul Farrell, too. He nails the appalling mismanagement of RTE in these paragraphs

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John Meagher

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3 years

This day two years ago - a packed Croke Park and a famous ⁦ @TipperaryGAA ⁩ win. Thanks for the memories ⁦ @LiamLsheedy ⁩

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4 years

@JenniferMaguire Read 50 or 60 of the responses to your mail. I didn’t see any ‘abuse’ among them

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4 years

Don’t think I’ve ever posted a food pic on Twitter, but I’ll make an exception for this veggie platter from ⁦⁦Shouk. Amazing food in Drumcondra

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4 years

Hard to stomach new restrictions when the anti-mask crowd get away scot-free time and again - including the sad rabble outside the court today.

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3 years

I’m angry about how the government has let down the entire live events sector. The James Vincent McMorrow gig in the Iveagh Gardens was supposed to be the start of something — it was nothing more than a PR stunt from Minister Martin and her department

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John Meagher

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3 years

Broken glass everywhere on South William Street. Socialise outside all you like - take your bloody rubbish with you

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John Meagher

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3 years

A year gone today - my father and Tipperary hurling bound together forever

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3 years

On Saturday night, 16,500 fans will permitted to attend the Champions League Final in Lisbon. Stadium capacity, 50,000. In just over three months time, in early August, just 5,000 fans will be able to attend Croke Park. Capacity 82,000. 🤷‍♂️

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3 years

Had a great conversation with @tommmoore and @RossStewartArt from @CartoonSaloon about the Oscar-nominated #Wolfwalkers in today’s Life magazine - an eight-page spread inside

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9 months

Kevin Bakhurst making it very clear that the days of huge money for top talent at RTE is over. Another excellent interview from Sarah McInerney #rtept

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John Meagher

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6 months

Let’s be very clear. None of the scum destroying our city tonight give a damn about the kids who were stabbed today. They hate Dublin and anyone who truly cares for it. They give nothing back. Real action needed from now on

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2 years

Thinking of all the folk I know who make their living from live entertainment in its many forms. They’re facing into an extremely tough few weeks — their collective industry has been scapegoated yet again. Many of those who don’t sympathise with them have taken no financial hit

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4 years

This day last year...

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7 months

My tribute to a much loved former colleague, Nick Kelly. Thanks to all who chatted to me about Nick. I could only include a few ⁦ @Independent_ie ⁩

Music journalist Nick Kelly wrote with a passion that made you want to rush to put headphones on...

Nick Kelly’s passion for music was fostered early. In 1984, when he was just 13, he attended his first ever gig. And what a show it was: The Smiths at the ...

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John Meagher

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5 years

One hell of a press release from RTE into inboxes at 10.33 tonight... this is part of it

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John Meagher

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4 years

Journalist request... looking to hear from people who have taken up cycling in our towns and cities as a result of traffic reductions caused by lockdown. RTs appreciated @IrishCycle @dublincycling

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3 years

Can anybody recommend really brilliant retailers (small to medium) from around Ireland? I’m looking to speak to retailers who go above and beyond when it comes to customer service and the shopping experience. #journorequest

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2 years

It’s great that Richard O’Halloran is home - a three-year nightmare for him and his family. But Barry Andrews is spot-on here…

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John Meagher

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10 months

I really hope the Clery’s Quarter development will help clean up the north inner city, both literally and figuratively. I can’t think of many European capitals where the heart of the city is as decayed as Dublin’s. No leadership from DCC or Government.

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3 years

Feels special to be at a real gig again. Looks very different to what Iveagh Gardens gigs used to be like, but it’s one hell of a step in the right direction. James Vincent McMorrow judging the mood beautifully so far…

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4 years

Don’t normally post personal stuff, but on the grim day that’s in it... my two, including the ghost of Frida Kalho and a “kind devil”, getting into the Halloween spirit. Oh, to be a child again!

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John Meagher

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2 years

Depressing decision from Bauer Media. Irish radio is becoming very homogenised. This show was doing something different and good

John Barker

@JohnBarkerTilt

2 years

Hey. I’m sorry to announce that this Sunday night will be the last time I present Totally Irish on @98FM . My first Totally Irish was in Jan 2010. It’s been a huge part of my life over the last 12 years and I’ve loved every minute of it. I’m really going to miss doing the show.

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John Meagher

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8 months

Bloodbuzz Ohio. The National. Dublin

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John Meagher

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3 years

My office for the next hour… Kaph coffee and glorious sunshine… can’t ask for much more

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John Meagher

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4 years

Going to Connemara in the morning for a long weekend. Looking forward to it. Several years since I was there. If anyone has any recommendations for things to do, please share.

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3 years

I live 3km from Grafton Street. The rapid proliferation of cycle lanes in Dublin city centre has been one of the few (great) positives about this awful pandemic. I drive too — but not nearly as much as I did. What the hell is wrong with these councillors?

Dublin Cycling Campaign

@dublincycling

3 years

Be in no doubt that the pushback against all progressive walking, cycling and liveability measures is now in full swing, led by Cllr Mannix Flynn, and emboldened by weak councillors kowtowing to vocal minorities. It is time for those who want a liveable Dublin to get vocal too!

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John Meagher

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10 months

This is a very good piece. Our newspaper is located on Talbot St - everyone working there has a tale to tell. There is such potential for this part of Dublin but real vision around drugs and homelessness has to happen. Zero tolerance policies towards crime asap

Irish Independent

@Independent_ie

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Laura Lynott: Talbot Street was once a thriving engine of industry – a gateway to a proud Dublin. But what happened to degrade its heart and to fail tourists in their right to safety?

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2 years

Every gig I’ve been to in the past few weeks has been exemplary when it comes to covid safety. Vaccination certs and ID scrupulously checked - I saw some people being turned away if they failed to produce one or the other. That this industry may face restrictions again is wrong

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John Meagher

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4 years

This day last year. Tipp v Cork in Pairc Ui Chaoimh. A perfect day. Walked along the Lee to the match with a friend. Gloriously sunny day. Great hurling. A Tipp win. No restrictions. We didn’t know how lucky we were

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2 years

I’m knocked sideways by the news of Cathal Coughlan’s death. What an extraordinary musician. I interviewed him twice for ⁦ @ReviewIndo ⁩ Here’s the first, published in 2018, in advance of a stunning Microdisney show at ⁦ @NCH_Music ⁩

Getting the band back together... Microdisney return for a special show

Mickie Most was a pop writer and producer responsible for some of the biggest British chart hits from the 1960s though to the 1980s. He worked with everyon...

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John Meagher

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2 years

My mother keeps everything. One of the first features I wrote for the Irish Independent. 23 years ago. I wonder what happened to Jason O’Halloran?

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3 years

I will be on @RTEArena shortly to talk about Pearl Jam’s Ten on its 30th anniversary. Doesn’t feel all that long ago when my 16-year-old self was wearing out the cassette version of the album… After 18 months of contributing remotely, I’m delighted to be back in studio

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3 years

Web Summit supremo Paddy Cosgrave fascinates. Here’s my in-depth profile for ⁦ @Independent_ie ⁩ ⁦ @ReviewIndo ⁩

Paddy Cosgrave profile: the contradictions of a ‘crony’ crusader entrepreneur

The request was simple. Would Paddy Cosgrave, the supremo behind the global Web Summit tech conference, take a quick call to check certain details for an a...

www.independent.ie

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John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

4 years

I see @podonovan is exceptionally quiet about the crazy @opwireland decision to open all Phoenix Park perimeter gates to vehicular traffic. This was an opportunity to transform transport options from west Dublin to the city and to properly cherish the park

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John Meagher

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1 year

I got a bit of stick for writing this at the time (2021), but I stand over it We love to knock Ryan Tubridy, but his empathy and sensitivity makes him one of our finest broadcasters -

We love to knock Ryan Tubridy, but his empathy and sensitivity makes him one of our finest broadc...

Tubs-thumping — it feels like a national pastime. Ryan Tubridy’s radio show doesn’t tend to excite mid-week — it’s Claire Byrne’s morning programme that ha...

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2 years

The Chicago Tribune may be gone from here - it’s luxury condos now - but has there ever been a more stunning newspaper HQ anywhere?

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John Meagher

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11 months

The best Irish album, Loveless by My Bloody Valentine: How a wall of noise captured our hearts My piece on the best Irish album ever made - as voted for by more than 50 music industry insiders #indotop50 #bestirishalbumsever #loveless #mbv

The best Irish album, Loveless by My Bloody Valentine: How a wall of noise captured our hearts

It is often said that musicians suffer for their art, but in the case of at least two members of My Bloody Valentine, that is literally true.

www.independent.ie

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John Meagher

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5 years

#aha ... partying like it’s 1985 #3arena #dublin

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John Meagher

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4 years

I wrote about one of my favourite Irish albums today... can’t believe it’s quarter of a century old!

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4 months

I’ve worked as a journalist for over 25 years, almost all of them at the Irish Independent. This is one of the most difficult pieces I’ve ever written, but felt it had to be written. A long-read in print in today’s @ReviewIndo on online at @Independent_ie

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11 months

Twelve pages on this cover story with words from ⁦ @CorrAlan2 ⁩ @swench ⁦ @Zara_Hedderman ⁩ ⁦ @roisin_dwyer ⁩ ⁦ @TonyClaytonLea ⁩ and myself. Design inside by ⁦ @garethmurray27 ⁩ and the whole glorious thing edited by @TheJRSmith

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1 year

I’ve spent weeks working on this, even though it never feels like ‘work’. Countdown begins on ⁦ @Independent_ie ⁩ tomorrow and continues throughout the week. Multi-page special in ⁦ @ReviewIndo ⁩ on Saturday #bestirishalbumsever

How we compiled the definitive list of the top 50 Irish albums of all time

The island of Ireland has punched well above its weight when it comes to great music. Already this year, several marvellous homegrown albums indicate the i...

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10 months

My piece on U2’s most eclectic album #zooropa #u2 ⁦ @ReviewIndo ⁩ ⁦ @Independent_ie ⁩

‘We decided to put the madness on record’: the story of Zooropa, the album that took U2 by surprise

If U2 ever feared that their early 1990s creative reboot would be a commercial failure, they need not have worried. Not only did Achtung Baby do typical U2...

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2 years

My long-read from Copenhagen. No panic and no hysteria in Denmark’s response to the pandemic. A few days there made a very refreshing change from this country and various catastrophe cheerleaders 1/2

Danish difference: why Denmark is doing Covid better than us

It is Wednesday in Copenhagen — and it is like being in a pre-pandemic time-warp. There isn’t a mask to be seen: not in the sleek glasshouse of the Torveha...

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7 months

Nick’s brother Joe sent me this pic of him and Nick from outside that Smiths gig in 1984

John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

7 months

My tribute to a much loved former colleague, Nick Kelly. Thanks to all who chatted to me about Nick. I could only include a few ⁦ @Independent_ie ⁩

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3 years

Strong questions about the resumption of live entertainment and the arts and the Taoiseach simply waffled. It is beyond frustrating for the 10s of thousands who work in the sector. A lost summer when they emphasis could have been on the outdoors, and no clarity about what’s next

RTÉ News

@rtenews

3 years

Taoiseach Micheál Martin on RTÉ’s Six One | Read more:

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3 years

I see the journalist who brought the Carlow school story to nationwide prominence has deleted all her tweets on the matter. Good. Too many aspects of that story were not as sound, journalistically, as they should have been.

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5 years

It’s truly horrendous what Fiona Ryan and Jon Mathis have had to suffer over the past fortnight - and all because of the sick views of a disgusting racist. #latelateshow

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John Meagher

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6 months

@MiguelDelaney Miguel, I’m not sure any sports lover ever called McGregor that. He has always been an embarrassment

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John Meagher

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6 months

After a few days of uniformly awful news, this is amazing. So happy for that family

Watch the moment Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand (9) is reunited with her father after being released...

Nine-year-old Israeli-Irish national Emily Hand has been released by Hamas, along with eight other Israeli children and five women.

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3 years

Those who call most loudly for cancellations tend to be the very ones who end up getting cancelled.

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8 months

I review a pair of excellent albums this week from Romy and Róisín Murphy ⁦ @Independent_ie ⁩ ⁦ @ReviewIndo ⁩

Albums of the week: Romy lays bare the tension of love while Róisín Murphy offers a collision of...

In the six years since The xx last released an album — 2017’s I See You — each of the trio has been busy with their own endeavours. Multi-instrumentalist a...

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3 years

@joeneville2010 @EwanMacKenna The whole conversation is typical of how stale and boring The Sunday Game is. And Mr Cahill chuckling through it all. From a journalistic point of view, it’s breathtakingly bad

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4 years

Larry Gogan was such a lovely man. And a broadcasting legend. Here’s my @IndoWeekend interview with him from last year: ‘My grandkids think it's hilarious when you show them a record' - Larry Gogan reflects on 58 years in radio

'My grandkids think it's hilarious when you show them a record' - Larry Gogan reflects on 58 years...

It is an 'R' word that does not seem to have a place in Larry Gogan's vocabulary. Retirement. It's something he doesn't bother to countenance. While others...

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John Meagher

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3 years

I’m delighted that 40,000 people are permitted to be at the All-Ireland Final on Sunday. But, under current rules, if a music event was being held in Croke Park on Sunday, just 500 would be let in. Absolutely ridiculous. @stevethewall

Paddy Murray

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3 years

Just putting this here...it's from 14 month ago. Steve Wall was saying then what he's saying now and still, nobody is listening. Pubs, hotels, restaurants and sports grounds have all made leeway. Music? Nothing. #livemusic

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2 years

I’m keen to talk to Irish musicians and podcasters about their experiences with Spotify. My DMs are open. Email is johnmeaghermedia @gmail .com #journorequest

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My Sinéad appreciation, written last night, with John Creedon’s stunning musical tribute on in the background. Free to read @Independent_ie #sineadoconnor

John Meagher: Time can’t dim the memory of Sinéad O’Connor’s voice and her supreme talent

It is a memory of Sinéad O’Connor’s supreme talent that has not been dimmed by time. She was playing Dublin’s Vicar Street and for part of one song her ban...

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3 years

RTE’s press release on the pay of its top presenters landing in inboxes just now... #rte

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2 years

@nealerichmond Would be great if Conor left the EU, though

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2 years

RIP #coolio — I interviewed him in Dublin a couple of months ago. A remarkable, passionate character who gave me loads to write about. Photos from ⁦ @stevehpix ⁩

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4 years

Take a good look at this photo and think of those who have adhered to social distancing for the good of us all and especially to those who’ve had to bury loved ones with no more than 10 mourners present. And these clowns here call themselves ‘patriots’

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4 years

@DonaldClarke63 I wrote a profile of Mr Linehan some years ago. I tried to be scrupulously fair. He turned his followers onto me and it was nasty. Brian Boyd had the same experience after writing (a generous) piece on him. Good luck!

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4 years

Really feel sorry for ‘wet’ pubs, especially as they have to look on while some of the competition offer a perfunctory food service and have been open for the past five weeks. The rules have to make sense and many of them simply don’t.

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2 years

@cooper_m Absolutely. It is 100pc a Garda matter

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11 months

Tomorrow’s opus. TWELVE pages on the 50 best Irish albums ever made, in order, as voted for by more than 50 music industry figures. Loads and loads of great reading — and fantastic listening suggestions. #indotop50 #bestirishalbumsever ⁦ @ReviewIndo ⁩ ⁦ @Independent_ie ⁩

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Sharing our top 50 Irish albums again. A great reaction to it when first published over the bank holiday weekend, but for anyone who wasn’t seen it, the full list is here… #indotop50 #bestirishalbumsever ⁦ @ReviewIndo ⁩ ⁦ @Independent_ie ⁩

Best Irish albums of all time – ranked: the definitive top 50

The island of Ireland has punched well above its weight when it comes to great music. But what are the very best Irish albums ever released? Where do much-...

www.independent.ie

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John Meagher

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4 years

@ciarakellydoc Ciara, it’s not just a failure to mask up — it’s allowing thousands to come into the country with no adequate checks or control, including flights from Dallas (over 1,000 cases there alone yesterday). A crazy situation

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3 years

Remarkable detail just now from Nicola Sturgeon about vaccinations in Scotland. By early May, she says everyone over 50 will have been able to receive it. 100,000 already vaccinated. 900,000 further doses to arrive by end of this month. Oh, to have that sort of clarity here

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5 years

Lindsey who? Fleetwood Mac put on a brilliant greatest hits show at the RDS tonight. And Neil Finn was central to most of it #fleetwoodmac #neilfinn #rdsdublin

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John Meagher

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11 months

This poor man. In 2011, before Obama and QE2 visits, I wrote extensively about how awful large pockets of Dublin were. A dozen years on and our great city has been left to fester, with feral thugs at large. Can think of few politicians who’ve been up for the fight. A disgrace

Danny De Vaal

@DannyDeVaal98

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EXCL: A Ukrainian actor performing at the Abbey Theatre was left covered in blood after a group of thugs reportedly smashed a glass bottle off his head before using it to stab him in the face. Read the full story in today’s Irish Mirror or online now at:

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My long read on how London has become a cycle-friendly city — and what Dublin can learn. With particular thanks to @HanneyDP for his insights and for a lovely cycle on some of the city’s quietways

‘Cycling in London showed me how far Irish cities still have to go’: what we can learn from the UK...

If you want to see how far London has come in terms of cycling — and how far Irish cities need to go to catch up — visit Blackfriars Bridge. This spot used...

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John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

5 years

Outrageous that @TwitterDublin continues to provide a platform to racists. You know who the key players are, Twitter - please act now

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John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

5 years

A little bit of Crowded House #fleetwoodmac #neilfinn #rdsdublin

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John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

5 years

The cruel, cruel world of TV sports rights. Four years ago, TV3 were (rightly) cock-a-hoop about having the rights to the Rugby World Cup. Right now, it’s RTE with the spoils, while Virgin Media Ireland are showing something called Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover... #IREvSCO

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John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

3 years

Great to see one of the best Irish albums of the 1990s get the reissue treatment. Here’s my long-read about Heartworm ⁦ @WhippingBoyBand ⁩ @Independent_ie ⁩ ⁦ @pagep195 ⁩ ⁦ @petepaphides ⁩

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John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

4 years

Connemara proving to be everything I hoped it would be - Clifden a perfect base. Had a wonderful meal in @GuysBar_Clifden last night. So much to do here.

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John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

2 years

@DaveyDonn I used to think it was Small Country Syndrome, but Denmark was an extraordinary eye-opener. Normality. Calmness. No panic. Same in Washington. The difference with here hits you as soon as you get back. It’s terrible for our collective mental health

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John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

8 months

Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve at the National Concert Hall tonight. A spellbinding version of Shipbuilding among the highlights

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John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

2 years

Delighted to be asked by Seamus Ryan to write a personal piece for a new ⁦ @DkerrinHistory ⁩ book - it’s about hurling, and my late father, Rody. The pic is from his (and mine) beloved Semple Stadium ⁦ @MoneygallGAA ⁩ ⁦ @RoscreaHurling ⁩ ⁦ @TipperaryGAA ⁩

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John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

6 years

My @IndoWeekend interview with @dermkennedy : Meet Spotify's Irish star who is already selling out shows despite not having released an album

Meet Spotify's Irish star who is already selling out shows despite not having released an album

The concert has finished at the Olympia and two young female attendees can be heard talking about the show they've just witnessed as they make their way to...

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John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

4 years

My least favourite Sunday Times magazine of the year

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John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

3 years

@AndreaHoran The best political broadcaster in this country

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John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

3 years

Hearing a sound in Islandbridge that I haven’t heard in a long time — the roar of a full crowd in Richmond Park. A lovely bit of normality returning @stpatsfc

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John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

7 years

Sweet feeling! And a PB by 6 minutes. Happy days #DublinMarathon

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John Meagher

@johnmeaghermuso

3 years

Very good programme tonight #cblive - bringing home the severity of the situation we’re in. Good call to broadcast from outside the Mater

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