Michael Mulry

Empowering the joy of life and freedom of expression to all, love the thrill of sport.Enjoy the sound of silence but embracing a good chat over a pint or not.

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

I hope this is just not hot air!

[Reuters @Reuters]

Sixteen EU countries asked the European Commission to propose a new law in the coming months on taxing tobacco in the bloc to include new products such as electronic cigarettes - vapes - which are not covered under the existing legislation https://t.co/wMlopsDFj7

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

Unbelievable and no regard for safety of life, well written,stay safe this Christmas @Niall_Boylan

[Niall Boylan @Niall_Boylan]

Shocking Personal Story

Last night, my wife and I had a truly traumatic experience that we will never forget.

We were driving on the M1 late last night when we noticed the car in front of us weaving from lane to lane, veering onto the hard shoulder, and then back to the center. It was clear that the driver was either drunk or unwell and completely out of control. Another driver in a van also noticed this, and together, we both drove slowly behind him to prevent other traffic from attempting to overtake, as he was likely to cause a serious accident.

From the start, we called 999 and reported the situation to the Garda in the area. After a long delay, they finally agreed to send a car. We pleaded with them to intervene before the driver killed himself or someone else.

The driver’s behavior became increasingly erratic. At one point, the van driver took a bold step by driving ahead of him and slowing down to force him to pull over.

When the car eventually stopped, my wife stayed on the phone with the Garda while I got out on the hard shoulder. Together with the van driver, we approached the car and managed to get the driver to open his window. The man, who appeared to be in his 50s or 60s, was clearly intoxicated and the smell of alcohol was unmistakable.

I asked him would he hand over his keys and leave his car where it was. I begged him to stop and told you are going to kill somebody or yourself. The van driver even offered him a lift, begging him to stop driving. However, he replied in a drunken state that he was “fine,” then closed his window again. He suddenly drove off, nearly running us over as he swerved back onto the motorway.

We immediately called the Garda again and informed them that the driver had passed another exit and was heading further down the motorway, putting more lives at risk. They said they would update the report.

We thought we had lost sight of him and felt there was nothing more we could do, but about 10 minutes later, we came upon a scene of devastation. His car was destroyed on the side of the road, with parts of the engine and a wheel scattered in the middle of the motorway. He had crashed into an innocent family of three, whose car was left wrecked and had done a 360 on the other side of the motorway. Another car had then hit debris and wheel from the crash, and their vehicle was also destroyed.

We pulled over to help. The drunk driver staggered out of his car and began urinating in the bushes, completely oblivious to the destruction he had caused.

Thankfully and shockingly nobody seemed badly injured and my wife and I quickly helped the family of three get safely across the motorway, away from oncoming traffic. The van driver arrived soon after and used his vehicle to shield the victims and shocked passengers from further danger as parts of the cars continued to be struck by other vehicles.

I called the emergency services again, and eventually, the drunk driver was arrested, and the victims were treated.

This entire ordeal was completely preventable. The driver was given so many opportunities to stop and avoid disaster. After the crash, I confronted him and reminded him that I had warned he would cause an accident. In his drunken state, he simply grunted and showed no remorse.

I truly hope justice prevails. Thankfully, all the victims survived and will be able to spend Christmas with their families.

@RSAIreland #RoadSafety

Please Don’t Drink And Drive.

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

@AghadaGAA @Aghadacamogie @AghadaJuvGAA

[Rebel Og @RebelOg_]

@REBLEOGEAST would like to wish both teams the best of luck this Wednesday 25th of September in the Fe18 football championship final in Glenville at 8 pm there will be a 5€ entry u16 free @AghadaGAA @AghadaJuvGAA @StColmcillesGAA @CarraigGAA

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

Great tweet.

[Galway Bay FM @gbayfm]

“Forget about Taylor Swift, Shake it off at the Aviva, and come over here to Croke Park! Sweet Mother of Jesus” 🤣🙏🏻🎉

Galway 0-17
Dublin 0-16

#GaillimhAbu

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

A great game in glorious sunshine a fantastic day out for all.'Pairc Ui Rhinn or nowhere'.

[Tomás Ó Sé @tomas5ky]

Great idea by Cork Gaa to parade all Sciath na Scoil winners at half time in Cork Donegal match. Class 🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

Less than the cost of three months rent in Dublin with free wi fi ,not bad.

[The Irish Times @IrishTimes]

‘I could rent an apartment, but why?’ The teenager who lives on Germany’s high-speed trains https://t.co/984ZRhevUI

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

It is happening and AI is here.50% off salaries at ECAT indicate it clearly

[Reuters @Reuters]

Italian watchdog's AI staff struggle spotlights global challenge https://t.co/Ee68fVuahU

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

At this low turnout no need for the Tallyman votes.

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

This might stop all the Cork referees going there.But in general a big shortage of whistler's in all county's.

[Waterford GAA @WaterfordGAA]

Are you interested in becoming a referee?
Waterford GAA are currently seeking expressions of interest for the upcoming season.

Please contact the County Referee Administrator - see details below.

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

Great engineering and Cork's own 'spaghetti junction' but cut that video to 1 min or less ,as that is all it takes to drive it.

[M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Project @M28Project]

Follow the link below for our latest Progress Update: https://t.co/QxI2dicYCm

@CorkChamber
@corkcitycouncil
@Corkcoco
@TIITraffic
@JohnSiskandSon

This video shows the evolution of various areas of the Scheme over the Construction period.

https://t.co/yERnJhFVxv

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

& the Tailteann Cup beckons

[Ger McCarthy @germccarthy74]

🏐My dispatch from a subdued @SuperValuIRL @PaircUiCha0imh where the @OfficialCorkGAA senior footballers National League Division2 relegation fears worsened.
📰Via @SouthernStarIRL @WestCorkSport

#️⃣ #CorkGAA #GAA

🔗 https://t.co/1Kemmj0eb5

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

Looking forward to the election year as never before @michaelmullery

[The Irish Times @IrishTimes]

America’s hell is a tyrannical Trump who will not be easily conquered https://t.co/FteuFLichd

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

I was there.
And a great day it was before the old Hogan stand was demolished.

[The GAA @officialgaa]

Take a trip down memory lane this Christmas with the 98 All-Ireland SFC Final between @Galway_GAA and @KildareGAA. Where a pivotal goal from current manager Pádraig Joyce led the Tribesmen to their 8th Sam Maguire Cup! Click the link below to watch the full game.

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

As an immigrant of the 80's he was an Irish punk rebel creating his own Irish music renaissance in London RIP #shanemcgowan

https://t.co/8gJgQGdGv8

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

Fantastic and it's all about company at Christmas + that 00 is great stuff

[Greg Murphy 🤓 @TheGregMurphy]

This Christmas ad for a pub in Enniskillen is better than anything John Lewis has ever put out

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

"We are such stuff as dreams are made on.”

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

It was compulsory on the leaving cert up to '95 and stopped a few of us from visiting kerry.

[Sean Dineen @dineen20dineen]

Now it's time to take you back to your school days when you were reading the Peig Sayers book

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

Objections to a flood relief scheme since 2015 has ended with this human and commercial disaster.Leglisation needs to change and compensation dispensed ASAP.@MichealMartinTD @LeoVaradkar

[Paschal Sheehy @PaschalSheehy]

Tonight while we’re watching the rugby or in the pub, I’m thinking of those in #Midleton and in East #Cork whose businesses have been destroyed, whose homes have been flooded and who don’t have a dry bed to sleep in. Last Friday they were probably doing what we’re doing tonight…

[Paschal Sheehy @PaschalSheehy]

Tonight while we’re watching the rugby or in the pub, I’m thinking of those in #Midleton and in East #Cork whose businesses have been destroyed, whose homes have been flooded and who don’t have a dry bed to sleep in. Last Friday they were probably doing what we’re doing tonight…

[Michael Mulry @mgmulry]

Joe may have lost/donated a kidney but you have not lost the gift of the gab!

[Free State with Joe Brolly & Dion Fanning @freestateirl]

🎧 Have you listened to the latest ‘Free State’ ? Wrap the Green Flag Round Me Boys ~ Part 1 & 2

The DUP/FG/FF culture wars.

🎻 Soundtrack courtesy of @TheFinnsMusic