Kevin Bateson

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[Kevin Bateson @kevbateson]

Unbelievable atmosphere tonight @AVIVAStadium - a privilege to have been there to see @IrishRugby make history.

#IREvsNZL #TeamOfUs #ShoulderToShoulder

[Scuderia Ferrari HP @ScuderiaFerrari]

LEWIS HAMILTON’S FIRST VICTORY FOR FERRARI!! 🔥

[Derry GAA @Doiregaa]

🇦🇹 A big milestone for Newbridge’s Conor Doherty this evening when he’ll make his 100th appearance for Derry! ❤️

In his 99 appearances to date, Conor has captured x2 Ulster SFC, x1 NFL, 1x NFL D3, 1x NFL D4, x2 McKenna cup; scoring 3-53 along the way 🙌

Congratulations, Conor!

[Kevin Bateson @kevbateson]

@janfox53 @Translink_NI

[Kevin Bateson @kevbateson]

MPs can’t get out of the chamber quick enough before @ClaireHanna’s urgent question. 🙄

[Kevin Bateson @kevbateson]

Of course, Jonathan is well aware that immigration policy is a reserved matter and not devolved.

Don’t let facts get in the way of cheap political point scoring.

[Jonathan Buckley @JBuckleyMLA]

Moments ago I raised an urgent Point of Order, calling on the Justice Minister Naomi Long to explain how the individual involved in last night’s attack in North Belfast was able to enter Northern Ireland via Dublin in February 2023.

The public deserve answers NOW.

[Irish Rugby @IrishRugby]

We're delighted to announce Andy Farrell has signed a new contract as Ireland Men's Head Coach until 2031. 🙌

[Derry GAA @Doiregaa]

❤️ Christy Ring champions 2026!

[Kevin Bateson @kevbateson]

All the best to the @Doiregaa hurlers in today’s Christy Ring Cup final!

[Kevin Bateson @kevbateson]

Congratulations Dara, BNT and Bulgaria! 🇧🇬

#eurovision

[Kevin Bateson @kevbateson]

Just give Delta Goodrem the trophy now - incredible! 🇦🇺

#eurovision

[WST @WeAreWST]

An exclusive club 👏

Wu Yize is the 25th Crucible King.

#WorldChampionship

[Enda Fox @enda_fox]

Mad that the 2 #BBCSnooker commentators have been in all 3 previous World Championship Crucible deciders as players and are now commentating together in this 4th ever Crucible decider. #snooker #crucible

[WST @WeAreWST]

WU YIZE IS THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD!!!!!! 🏆🌍

He beats Shaun Murphy in an EPIC DECIDER to become the Crucible King.

#WorldChampionship

[Kevin Bateson @kevbateson]

You sure about that, @BBCTwo? 🙈

#snooker #WorldChampionship

[Derry GAA @Doiregaa]

🇦🇹 Full time at Find Insurance Celtic Park where Derry advance to the Ulster semi-final.

#DerryGAA2026

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

The Crucible pays a special tribute to the legendary John Virgo ❤️

[Nick Metcalfe @Nick_Metcalfe]

I’m inside the iconic Crucible Theatre this morning.

The peerless Hazel Irvine is talking to camera, as it should be.

The World Championship is going to start here with a special period of applause for the late, great John Virgo.

#Snooker

[Kevin Bateson @kevbateson]

Go on the Pistol! 🔫

#WorldSnookerChampionship #snooker

[Kevin Bateson @kevbateson]

Crucible tickets have arrived!

Only three weeks to go until my first visit to the home of snooker.

#snooker #WorldSnookerChampionship

[Kevin Bateson @kevbateson]

Hey JD Vance - stick that in your pipe and smoke it!

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

God does not bless any conflict. Anyone who is a disciple of Christ, the Prince of Peace, is never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs. Military action will not create space for freedom or times of #Peace, which comes only from the patient promotion of coexistence and dialogue among peoples.