Alan English

Associate Editor, The Currency. Author of rugby books including Stand Up and Fight: When Munster Beat the All Blacks

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

@talkSPORT Desperately sad. A wonderful and unique broadcaster. As a Tottenham Hotspur supporter, he was a brilliantly engaging podcast host. RIP Danny.

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

This is a fascinating long read by @cescacomyn. Defamation trials are stressful affairs - and that comes across loud and clear in Francesca's in-depth report on what happened when there was a huge falling out between members of Limerick's An Taisce group
https://t.co/raNmbv214P

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

Denis O'Brien interview: His thoughts on suing #Meta and "that fuckwit" #MarkZuckerberg, plus the need to regulate social media ("a fucking bunch of savage, lying c****"). Also: his views on business journalists ("grumpy fucks"), The Irish Times and more
https://t.co/LhMGTvb78Q

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

Vincent Browne Interview, Part 1. Two long reads in The Currency, second part tomorrow. With thanks to Vincent and to Bryan Meade for the superb photographs of him in both pieces.
https://t.co/qdiy5nMtMY

[Miguel Delaney @MiguelDelaney]

Given what a mega-story this match is in Ireland, and how Saturday was the team's most acrimonious day since Saipan - as illustrated in fine reporting by @McDonnellDan, @gcooney93, @DavidSneyd and others - it seems bizarre that the match coverage isn't framed by discussion

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

Founded in 1977, Magill shook up Irish journalism like no current affairs magazine before or since. Now it's the subject of an excellent new book by @kevinrafter. I interviewed the author for this long read which runs over two days in @thecurrency.
https://t.co/SjcJnHwFMI

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

Here's my in-depth interview with Chris Doyle, who who runs Bauer Ireland, the country's biggest independent radio and audio business (Today FM, Newtalk etc). He has lots to say about competing with RTE, hiring Claire Byrne, high-profile exits & much more https://t.co/M6cQMV6vYA

[Lionel Barber @lionelbarber]

The death of Jason Arday has triggered a torrent of grief, outrage and wild accusations against journalists. @arusbridger and I discuss this modern media morality play https://t.co/uyDQZDADk4

[Cathal Dennehy @Cathal_Dennehy]

Well, that looked easy.

In his sixth European final, Mark English wins his sixth European medal - and his first gold.

He becomes the first Irishman ever to win gold at the European Championships.

What an athlete he is, and what a career he's had.

[Risteárd Cooper @RisteardCooper]

An important message from U2…

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

@EndaEndamac95 Brian Glanville used to fulminate in the desk beside me over the constant misuse of 'enormity'

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

This is so good - @PaulKimmage interviews (and explains) Maurice Regan. Where he came from and why he found himself going up against John Magnier and Coolmore. The section about the auction battle for Anne's Gift Farm is absolutely riveting.
https://t.co/VC7EPBu9br

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

No ifs, no buts, no more about it. Limerick magnificent. Six All-Irelands for this great team and an unquantifiable amount of joy brought to our county.
🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 #Hurling #Immortals

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

Inside the @StadeToulousain winning machine – by the Irish performance director at the heart of it. My interview with Allan Ryan, who has worked with some of the most decorated players in the history of the game, including @Dupont9A and @dallaglio8
https://t.co/tZlzCjQj55

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

Long awaited and keenly anticipated

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

Why Mediahuis paid almost €2 million to buy Image Media this week and what happens next - my report in @thecurrency
https://t.co/ANY4oakuml

[Alan Shipnuck @AlanShipnuck]

Never worked harder on an article in my life, including rigorous vetting by two top media attorneys and an ace fact-checker. Here’s the real story about the real Phil:

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

Goldhawk bites the dust: a piece on the demise of The Phoenix. Featuring my near recruitment as Limerick correspondent back in the day and the 10-year digital blueprint for the Sindo that never was.
https://t.co/3YRytH3mgZ

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

@spelltris @Limerick_Leader Thanks Aisling

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

Yesterday's @Limerick_Leader exposed Denyse O'Brien as a fraudulent liar. Today, a torrent of calls from her victims

[Alan English @AlanEnglish9]

Here's Brett Igoe on Noel McNamara, the Bordeaux-Begles attack coach - really interesting piece.
The 15-year apprenticeship: Why Noel McNamara may be Bordeaux’s secret weapon in Bilbao. @brettruganalyst https://t.co/0OR0d0uany