Dominic Delaney

Reporter for Meath Tribune newspaper. Local Gaelic football champion and proud to be Irish 🇮🇪

[Dominic Delaney @DominicDelane10]

Hoping for peace in Ireland, I don't think violence should be the path to independence. Extremists only perpetuate negative stereotypes of the Irish and Republican movements. But will people be willing to take the high road to work towards a solution? #nsuirishhistory

[Dominic Delaney @DominicDelane10]

A scene from earlier today in Ballivor, where investigations took place. Constable Agar's funeral is planned for November 3rd. Meanwhile, public pressure is mounting to catch the perpetrators of the raid and recover the weapons they stole #nsuirishhistory

[Dominic Delaney @DominicDelane10]

Compared to yesterday, the town has been awfully quiet today. People seem to be staying inside and avoiding interaction because there is an air of suspicion and danger about. The death of the Constable has brought a funereal sense of dread. #nsuirishhistory

[Dominic Delaney @DominicDelane10]

A journalist's job is to get to the bottom of the story, and share the objective truth. Hopefully, freedom of speech will prevail during the investigation into the Ballivor raid, because the people have the right to know the truth of what took place #nsuirishhistory

[Dominic Delaney @DominicDelane10]

In the aftermath of the events that transpired last night, the R.I.C. has been cracking down on rebel activity in the area, taking young volunteers in for questioning and detaining them on dubious charges.. #nsuirishhistory

[Finbar Kennedy @KennedyFinbar]

Last minute trip to the pub... you know what they say about liquid courage... #nsuirishhistory

[Dominic Delaney @DominicDelane10]

Heated debates down at the pub this evening. Amidst the lantern lights and clinking of glasses, the locals seem to be conflicted over the incident at the barracks, with men on both sides calling the raid and death of Constable Agar a cowardly ambush and a tragedy #nsuirishhistory

[Dominic Delaney @DominicDelane10]

Who would have thought that Ballivor would become such a hotbed of Republican politics, almost over night! The raid is causing a stir in town and reigniting old divisions and sentiments #nsuirishhistory

[Dominic Delaney @DominicDelane10]

Bracing the chilly night, I've come to the scene of the barracks raid to speak with @JoeONei88578465 and @Patrick22800449. They say the rebels looted arms and ammo, overpowering the guards and leaving the Constable to die while they were locked in the armory #nsuirishhistory

[Joe O'Neill @JoeONei88578465]

Good God! Constable Agar has been shot by IRA men who stormed into the barracks! I am unable to help because I have been locked in the armory. @JohnDig78353994, if you're still alive, please fetch the priest for him! I'll supply more information after my release. #nsuirishhistory

[Dominic Delaney @DominicDelane10]

Reports have been circulating that a dangerous situation is developing at the Ballivor barracks. Shots have been heard in the town and it is alleged that Constable Agar of the R.I.C. has been injured. Stay safe and watch for more updates to follow #nsuirishhistory

[Dominic Delaney @DominicDelane10]

During the service today there was such a commotion outside of the church, people seemed on edge and R.I.C. presence was heightened in the streets of town... #nsuirishhistory

[Dominic Delaney @DominicDelane10]

Spent the day polling townspeople on local traditions for a piece in the Meath Tribune. The question: what is your favorite thing about celebrating Samhain?

[Dominic Delaney @DominicDelane10]

@Lawrenc13812458 Perhaps, but it seems like a lawyer's job is never done 😅

[National Museum of Ireland @NMIreland]

First real fright of Halloween!

You can see this traditional Irish Jack O' Lantern on display at the National Museum of Ireland-Country Life #Mayo

https://t.co/Qkv7WkIhmY

#Halloween19 #Samhain, #halloween2019 , #TraditionalIrishCustoms #OícheShamhna

[Dominic Delaney @DominicDelane10]

Wondering if all the hustle and bustle is surrounding the coming Hallow's Eve, or something even more profound 🎃#nsuirishhistory

[Dominic Delaney @DominicDelane10]

Lots of activity in town, something big might be happening soon... #nsuirishhistory