Dean Ruxton

Deputy Head of Audience @IrishTimes. Author, Death on Ireland's Eye (2022); When the Hangman Came to Galway (2018). Occasionally archive digging @ITLostLeads

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What were the most-read stories on https://t.co/EKYhFwjA4d in 2024? https://t.co/175uhhsQYX

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Election 2024 exit poll: Photo finish with Sinn Féin on 21.1%, Fine Gael 21%, Fianna Fáil 19.5%

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June 7th, 1944: The Irish Times front page the morning after D-Day, featuring the initial reports from the Allied landings at Normandy 80 years ago. 👇

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‘Days of doom’: The Irish Times editorial the day following D-Day https://t.co/gLexzQ6KrW

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Illegal games, con artistry and a ‘mystery’ death: crime and misfortune at Harbour Court https://t.co/Mp6CKw2F8v

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‘A heavier storm has not swept over the city and suburbs for a considerable length of time past than that which raged the entire of yesterday...’

Today’s archive pick: a “destructive gale” that caused havoc around Dublin. First published on this day, 1883 #StormAgnes #OTD

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Strange shooting case at Tinahely: Archive pick of the day, first published on this day 120 years ago... #LostLeads 🧵 1/6

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Dublin has been ranked worst for public transport among 30 European capital cities by Greenpeace, based on affordability and simplicity for users in purchasing tickets https://t.co/RSdi4Uwuyz

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I don't often feel the need to tweet. But some things need speaking up about.

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Aw class, never thought I'd ever get a chance to see this dude

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Here's a runthrough of some basic tips for exploring the @irishtimes archive, based on the various bits and bobs I've learned over the years 👇

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Are you researching your ancestors, looking for old stories about the place you live, or do you simply have an interest in Irish and world history? Subscribers to The Irish Times have access to the newspaper’s extensive archive. Here are some tips to help you explore. 1/7

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A look at some of the top stories for 2022: What were Irish Times readers most interested in this year? https://t.co/pQ1kSagAcL

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@ConorGallaghe_r @Gill_Books Great news, Conor. Congrats!

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Erskine Childers was executed by firing squad #OTD, 100 years ago. Read the original report from the following morning's edition of The Irish Times here: https://t.co/PdtkRu0oGZ

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@RuadhanIT Congratulations Ruadhán!

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@lizgillis191623 @RedLineFestival Absolutely Liz, great chat and a brilliant venue, was a pleasure. Thanks to all involved, great to be part of the fest 😄

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A tragic death, a murder trial and a 170-year-old mystery – but what really happened?
Death on Ireland's Eye: The Victorian Murder Trial that Scandalised a Nation
Really special event at Casement Aerodrome (Baldonnel) this afternoon as part of the #redlinefestival 📚

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@lizgillis191623 @RedLineFestival @SDCClibraries Thanks a mil Liz, really enjoyed it! Delighted to take part @RedLineFestival 😄

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Had a brilliant time talking to Liz this afternoon, what a venue, too! Thanks a mil for having me @RedLineFestival @SDCClibraries, and to those who came along. Easy work when the questions are so interesting 📚

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I was delighted to have had the opportunity to interview Dean Ruxton about his wonderful book 'Death on Ireland's Eye' for the Red Line Book Festival today at Baldonnel Aerodrome. It is a fascinating true story, congratulations @DeanRuxton @RedLineFestival @SDCClibraries

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Will be discussing the ins and outs of #DeathonIrelandsEye with @lizgillis191623 at Casement Aerodrome this Sunday as part of @RedLineFestival. Can't wait! Tickets & more info here 🕵️ https://t.co/7Kq9A2nLir