David McCullagh @mcculld Twitter profile

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David McCullagh

4 years

If you’re looking for presents for Christmas/birthdays/weddings/communions/christenings you might like to consider #deValeraRise and #deValeraRule . Available from all good bookshops and ⁦ @Gill_Books ⁩

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Small bit of personal news...

RTÉ News

@rtenews

4 years

RTÉ announces that @mcculld will join @CaitrionaPerry as co-presenter of the RTÉ Six One News from September

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David McCullagh

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4 years

A relative had to have a #COVID19 test due to a sudden persistent cough. Rang GP at 11.15 am yesterday, test at 2.45 that afternoon, result (thankfully negative) at 4 pm today. Very impressed with the system!

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

*taught*

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Rollercoaster first week on the 6.1 News - thanks to the team for looking after me, especially ⁦ @CaitrionaPerry ⁩ - hopefully she can keep putting up with me!

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

3 years

Too soon, Dunnes, too soon...

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

My transformation into a ⁦ @BryanNewsatOne ⁩ tribute act gathers pace... presenting 6.1, cycling to work, and now: braces

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

5 years

What a result! And yet, as usual, twitter delivers the negativity. People claiming rugby is elitist, or wishing the team played GAA instead. FFS. We beat the best in the world. Could we just celebrate that without begrudgery? For a day? #IREvNZ

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

The fabulous Studio 5 crew - thanks for everything over 24 hours of #ge2020 broadcasting!

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Feeling a bit emotional ...

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@mcculld

5 years

Yet again, passengers *refuse* to leave by @dublinbusnews middle door, insist on going out front door so they can thank driver. Dublin, don’t ever change...

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

3 years

Oh no! ⁦ @CaitrionaPerry ⁩ has found a new #sixone co-presenter! Better looking than the current one anyway...

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

2 years

Boosted! No queue at Citywest, they are taking walk-ins till 5 pm.

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

3 years

Thanks to the lovely people at @Gill_Books , I have a new book coming out - a guide to Irish politics for children (& maybe some adults!). The Great Irish Politics Book, #GIPB , illustrated by @GrahamArtwork , is out Oct 22nd

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

10 months

Moron!

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

2 years

Great post-work outing! #leinsterrugby

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

6 months

That was a really great #LateLateToyShow . A brilliant team behind it, fantastic kids on air, and @PatricKielty - who had *huge* shoes to fill - knocked it out of the park!

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

5 years

The 18 year old is taking her first vote seriously - has diligently gone through all the candidate leaflets to work out exactly how she’ll vote, right down to the last preference. So proud!

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@mcculld

4 years

Waterford now has the lowest rate of Covid per 100,000 population, as @FergalBowers just told us on @rtenews 6.1 - given the concerns about the county earlier, shows it can be done!

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

2 years

The first reviews are in! Only 18 minutes in to #TreatyLive ! #humbled #baskingintheglow

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@mcculld

5 years

“We’ll just pop in to Dundrum” she said. “Just a couple of thinks to get,” she said. Dear God...

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

1 year

Grab your ticket and your suitcase! #springsteen ⁦ @TheRDS ⁩

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

1 year

It seems the Torygraph isn’t too keen on Joe Biden…

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@mcculld

1 year

Good deed for the day done. Now I can back to being grumpy and self-centred. Normal service resumed… ⁦ @Giveblood_ie ⁩

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

8 months

Due to jaundice as a kid, couldn’t give blood for years. Found out 5 years ago the rules had changed - today I gave my 20th donation. Always worth checking the latest rules with @Giveblood_ie

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

2 years

That was *fun*!! Thanks for the kind comments on #TreatyLive - all credit to @CormacHargaden and the team at @Loosehorse_ie , and of course @SineadOCarroll and all our contributors.

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

1 year

A magical end to a brilliant three night stand at ⁦ @TheRDS ⁩ I think that was the best “Thunder Road” I’ve ever seen. I hope that’s not the last we’ve seen of ⁦ @springsteen ⁩, or of the E Street Band. ⁦ @aikenpromotions ⁩

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

So - did I miss anything? #backtowork

David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Aaaaaaand.... the holidays start here. Will be off The Twitter for a couple of weeks, so if I don’t respond, that’s the reason. Or maybe I’m ignoring you. One or the other.

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Aaaaaaand.... the holidays start here. Will be off The Twitter for a couple of weeks, so if I don’t respond, that’s the reason. Or maybe I’m ignoring you. One or the other.

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

On the Luas for the first time in months. Nice. But only about 20% wearing masks. Thought it was mandatory in public transport?

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

6 years

Lucky cuff links are ready to boldly go... #rtept #Aras18

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

7 months

Nice to see Wayne Barnes ruining someone else’s day for a change…

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

The leavings of the night before... I have so many questions... were they unable to find their vodka bottle without their glasses?

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

6 years

Apparently @piersmorgan didn’t like this (excellent) review of his Trump iv by @kathysheridanIT . It would be terrible if people retweeted it just to annoy him.

Kathy Sheridan: Piers Morgan’s Trump interview was toe-sucking PR

Ex-‘Daily Mirror’ editor simpers where credible journalists bring predators to account

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

8 months

Delighted that @sharontobin has been confirmed as 6.1 presenter - a great journalist, fantastic colleague and a very calming presence in studio!

Sharon Tobin

@sharontobin

8 months

Some news… I’m thrilled to be appointed Six One News Presenter, joining @mcculld and the Six One team. See you this evening 😉 @rtenews

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

1 year

I’m alive!

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

7 years

Is this what bankers call hedging? #LEIvMUN

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

If for any reason anyone needs a manual on how to form an impossible coalition... #GE2020

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Fan emails. Love to get feedback...

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Don’t know what the collective noun for former @rtenews Washington Correspondents is, but stellar service overnight from @CaitrionaPerry @Carolecoleman and @RobertShortt , and this morning from @downesr and @marklittlenews

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Wow! News that @TodaySOR is retiring will leave a big gap on our airwaves... I’ve worked with him for 25 years or so - challenging us to do our best work, always on top of the story, and always great fun! Legend!

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

2 years

Very sorry to hear this news. An absolute gent, and a total pro. RIP. Former RTÉ Western Editor Jim Fahy dies

Tributes paid to 'voice of the west' Jim Fahy

Tributes have been paid to RTÉ's former Western Editor, Jim Fahy, who has died following a short illness.

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

3 years

I have the right cuff links on for tonight’s #SixOne … #williamshatner

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

1 year

Really sorry my pal @CaitrionaPerry is leaving us - but what a fantastic job she’s going to, and what a fantastic job she’ll make of it!

Caitriona Perry

@CaitrionaPerry

1 year

Some personal news… I’m leaving @RTENews . I’m joining @BBCNews .

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Very cutting - and accurate - assessment of the Oireachtas Golf Society by ⁦ @PatLeahyIT ⁩ in the ⁦ @IrishTimes ⁩ this morning...

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@mcculld

4 years

Woman in front of me in the supermarket earlier was taking the threat of lockdown seriously. 3 *massive* bottles of Martini, *and* 4 pots of Aero yoghurt. #sorted

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@mcculld

1 year

In today's shock development, I rather enjoyed three nights in @TheRDS with @springsteen @aikenpromotions Boss level: David McCullagh on Bruce's triumphant Dublin shows via @rte

Boss level: David McCullagh on Bruce's triumphant Dublin shows

"Thank you, Dublin; thank you, Ireland; the E Street Band loves you."

www.rte.ie

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

The Grafton Street in Cork isn’t a patch on the one in Dublin. #justsaying

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

3 months

I can’t feel the hand of history, am completely numb due to the cold… on air later with @MiriamOCal for the resumption of the Executive…

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

2 years

This evening’s backdrop… ⁦ @rtenews ⁩ #SixOne

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Touchscreen ready to go for #RT É coverage of #GE2020 ... can’t wait!

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

@BillyKelleherEU @tconnellyRTE @Europarl_EN @rtenews You alright there Billy? You’re not having a go at poor Tony are you? Hardest working man in journalism and world’s leading expert in Brexit?!!

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Great to hear stories of good people doing good stuff. A pal was ordering something for a relative with the virus - when the good people of Bread 41 in Pearse St heard it was for a HCW, they refused to take payment. Hope good deeds like this bring shops support in future.

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

7 months

In Ennis to talk about this fella…

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

8 years

Was asked last night was I not presenting #rtept . "No, the moratorium is on". "Oh, who presents that, then?" #GE16

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

#nosesforsioda

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

1 year

I’ve seen #springsteen many times - never seen him better. Roll on RDS!

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

2 years

Suprised ⁦ @ArleneFosterUK ⁩ played for Dublin…

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

2 years

So January’s over, right?

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

3 years

The new book has arrived! #GIPB Thanks ⁦ @Gill_Books ⁩ and ⁦ @GrahamArtwork ⁩ In the shops on October 22nd…

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

5 years

@DKShrewsbury I presume you realize this is nonsense?

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

People on Twitter are nice...

Captain Dan

@Captno3

4 years

@mcculld You really are a cheap piece of populist crap macullagh. Your a Mehole Martin gimp and nothing morey.. A disgusting cheap coward and the TV license won’t be funding you for much longer

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

2 years

Sky News team's harrowing account of their violent ambush in Ukraine this week | World News | Sky News

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Errrr.... ⁦ @dlrcc ⁩

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

⁦ @dog_rates ⁩ One of the President of Ireland’s much loved dogs has died. People are responding on the #nosesforsioda hashtag. You might be interested...

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

3 years

Can’t bate it...

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

5 years

These spoof videos are going too far. Nobody would believe this one...

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Nearly time for the popcorn - my pal @CaitrionaPerry will be in air from 11.15 (to 3am-ish!) with RTE’s #USElections2020 coverage. With @BrianOD_News , @LarryPDonnelly , @RobertShortt , and *loads* of great guests from the States.

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

6 years

Elections/referendums are decided by those who turn out to vote. Don’t leave it up to this eejit...

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Suitably dressed for a trip to the shops, thanks to my talented niece...

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

3 months

In the mid 1980s, Michael was very decent to me on a TY work placement in the Irish Times. I’m not sure I ever thanked him when I got to know him in Leinster House. He was a good man, great company, and a superb journalist. RIP.

Mícheál Lehane

@MichealLehane

3 months

Tributes to former Irish Times journalist Michael O'Regan via @RTENews

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

3 years

Quick experiment, please, Twitter, for a thing I’m doing - what does the phrase “de Valera’s Ireland” mean to you? Preferably in a word or two. Thank you!

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

5 years

Don’t like getting off the bus by middle door. Can’t thank the driver. Feels rude. @dublinbusnews

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

1 year

@jonbonjovi @ShonaMurray_ Then let the pint settle before you drink it.

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Good to see Downesy got an Access All Areas wristband. Well deserved. ⁦ @downesr ⁩ ⁦ @RTE_PrimeTime ⁩ #rtept

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 months

This is a great read.

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

6 years

Started in RTÉ 25 years ago today. I wonder what sort of cake they’ve got me?

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

2 years

Finishing #DryJanuary just got a lot harder…

David McCullagh

@mcculld

2 years

#DryJanuary just got a whole lot easier…

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

7 months

Insane that the only northern hemisphere team left in the competition is England!

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

2 years

I could think of a different name for this *moron* blocking the cycle lane just before a busy petrol station…

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

7 months

Feck. Fair play to the All Blacks. But mainly… feck. #IREvNZL

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

8 months

On this evening's 6.1 @rtenews with @sharontobin , I get to talk history *and* rugby. If there was a Springsteen story as well, it would be my perfect bulletin. Still, 2 out of 3 ain't bad...

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Out walking the dog. Fella goes past on an electric scooter, with a little dog on a lead. Little dog wants to stop and say hello to my dog, but can’t because electric scooter guy keeps on going. I’m not sure this is a good thing...

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

@paddycosgrave @naoisen @HSELive @CMOIreland @paulreiddublin Sorry? What are you talking about, you absolute spanner?

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

2 years

Am missing Max’s birthday. The only King Charles that matters to me.

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

1 year

Round 2

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

5 years

Finished (at last!). What a fantastic resource for anyone interested in Irish history. Every home should have one - every school *must* have one. #atlasoftheIrishRevolution

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Voting describes as “unreal” in my polling station. Which beats “brisk”, I guess... #GE2020

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

4 years

Lovely end to #TodaySOR - a great broadcaster, a great colleague, and a great pal.

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

3 years

It’s possible the Torygraph didn’t get the list of unionist signatories to this letter entirely correct...

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

5 years

Many thanks for the kind reaction to #Election18 . Credit to @SineadOCarroll , @theresareidy and our panelists, studio director @davidd127 , but most of all to Cormac Hargaden of @Loosehorse_TV for the concept, and @RuanMagan for the creative side. So much fun...

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David McCullagh

@mcculld

3 years

Had to wear the appropriate face mask for a visit to ⁦ @AVIVAStadium ⁩ today - hope to be back soon for a non-vaccination visit!