Former DCC Councillor (Ind). Supporting CSA survivors , disability issues (UNCRPD) ( former Special Adviser to Min for Disabilities). Dublin GAA, Shels, Arsenal
@RTE_PrimeTime have just won the National Justice Media award for broadcast TV for this story on the Christian Brothers. Well done @RitaOReilly and Shirley and team. https://t.co/MDBF1NGKaW
Today is the day when my second book launch event for ‘A Magdalene Rose’ takes place in #Glenamaddy, (Ireland), the town made famous by the song “Four Coubtry Roads”. Be there at Jim Pete's Pub at 8.30pm, hear readings followed by Q&As, with music. Be great to see you there!
1/2 The Lost Children of #Tuam begins filming via @rtenews#LiamNeeson and #CatherineCorless are among the producers of the film, which is presented by BBC Film and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland in association with Coimisiún na Meán, RTÉ, Ireland's Port Pictures, Element Pictures,
Can’t recommend this bio/play enough, received a standing ovation tonight. Unbelievable acting by Don Wycherley and writing by Mary Elaine Tynan. Amazing venue to see this production. See it if you can.
All ready for the opening of PADDY - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF PADDY ARMSTRONG. Don Wycherley as Paddy. Opens Nov 4th & runs nightly at 8:00pm until Sat 23rd Nov. Pics show Don with Paddy & Mary Elaine Tynan..🎫 https://t.co/4uuDHzs9EM
Really sorry to hear that James McCarthy @DubGAAOfficial has retired. Happy for him but as a Dublin supporter it’s a sad day. Imho along with Stephen Cluxton the best to don a GAA jersey ever. And with medals to prove it. I count myself fortunate to have seen James play
Very sad and shocking news this evening. David was a lovely man and passionate about his job; the voice of RTE's political coverage for many years. Ar dheis De go raibh a ainm.
RIP Michael Reade
So very sad to hear the news today that @LMFMRADIO Michael Reade has passed. On social justice matters Michael had no better and will be sorely missed.
@IMRORadioAwards Michael’s winning entry centred around his and @LMFMRADIO coverage of the successful campaign to rescind the freedom of Drogheda from Christian Brother Edmund Garvey. Delighted both have been rewarded for their courageous work supporting victims of #CSA
1/7 #TriggerWarning One of the most traumatic interviews I’ve ever heard aired this evening on @drivetimerte …
Margaret is a loving mum to Kenneth who has a learning disability and is non-verbal. Kenneth at fifty-five years of age now lives with his adoring mum aged 77 who
Deeply saddened to hear of the death of the amazing & wonderful Leigh Gath. A fearless campaigner on disability rights with a huge heart. My deepest sympathy to Dr Gath, Karl, Aisling and family. Proud and grateful to work with Leigh. RIP #FearlessAdvocate#Disabilities#UNCRPD
My daughter's Y3 teacher is the absolute GOAT. She single-handedly crocheted a mini-me of each kid in her class as an end of year gift. Approx. 8hrs per doll. Even the hairstyles and clothes are spot on. What a legend.
Best All Ireland Hurling Final ever. Well done @GaaClare and Tony Kelly gets my vote for MOTM. What a performance incl GOAT Goal. @OfficialCorkGAA deserved a replay with a couple of vital decisions going against them…hats off to both teams #Allirelandhuringfinal