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Gary Dunne

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5 years

Dear any Irish person given out about immigrants. Go check your family history. NOBODY migrated more than us. We're the feckin MASTERS of it. A nation of it. Now it's our turn to welcome.

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4 years

This day 9 years ago, our first son, Oliver, arrived and left us. I always like to mark his birthday. ❤️

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2 years

Can we bring back the gaelchló in 22? The font for our Irish language for over 400 years, right up the 1970s. SO beautiful.

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Gary Dunne

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7 years

Here's meself and #Ed Sheeran after giving him his first looping lesson. DEEP pride.

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Gary Dunne

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5 years

Irish people who move to Britain are often surprised by how little some people here know about Britain's colonial past in Ireland. Serious question, from someone who didn't come through the British school system, how, if it all, does Ireland feature?

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3 years

I'd murder a nice pint of stout in a quiet pub. With rain on the window. And a fire. And maybe even a little session in the corner. MURDER.

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Gary Dunne

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4 years

We need to and can do much better than 'Ireland = drink'.

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Gary Dunne

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6 years

A young girl is speaking on stage at #GaeilgeBheo . The mic is too high. Our President, Michael D Huggins, jumps from his formal seat and fixes it for her. That, mo chairde, is leadership. Meas mór.

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Gary Dunne

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6 years

This is not 'how men talk'. It's how violent, horrible men talk. #IBelieveHer

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

2 years

Anyone else feel there's an Irish cultural revival brewing? Language, music, heritage etc? A new engagement with and maybe even appreciation for our indigenous culture?

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

2 years

I'm working on a little film about the influence of Irish emigration on British music. Oasis, Beatles, Smiths, Kate Bush, Ed Sheeran, Johnny Rotten, Dusty Springfield, Dexy's, and on and on. Whose are we missing?

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

6 years

7 years ago today, we lost our first son to foetal fatal abnormality. It's time to #RepealThe8th so we can care for people who experience that nightmare. #menforyes #TogetherForYes

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6 years

In Camden just now, a church-going Irish woman in her 70s who I know well stopped me. 'Gary, what's going on with all this abortion stuff back in Ireland?' with a disapproving face. Before I begin my repeal case, she interrupts me. 'Why are they still not looking after women?'

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Gary Dunne

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6 years

So, we raised a quarter of a million last night! And announced our plans to redevelop the #LondonIrishCentre as a world-class Irish community and cultural centre. What a few years we have ahead. #LondonIrishCentre #GlobalIreland

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3 years

Every second person I talk to is absolutely bolloxed. Low, tired, anxious, spent, wounded. If that's you tonight, you're not alone. Let's look after eachother, and ourselves.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

5 years

I wish the Irish media would take the limelight off Peter Casey and on to those who the people have elected. He has tried twice and failed twice. I know hate sells, but it's over.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

3 years

Delighted that @SadiqKhan has been re-elected. A great supporter of Irish community work in London.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

6 years

Missing your Barry's Tea/Cidona/Tayto/curry sauce? We're about to open an Irish Shop at @LDNIrishCentre !

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

3 years

We lost out first son, Oliver, in 2011. The little boy was sick. 'Incompatible with life'. It breaks the head and heart. Love to Oliver, and to everyone remembering. #waveoflight2021 #BabyLossAwarenessWeek

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

6 years

Dear talented, creative, sensitive people. Stop. Doing. Stuff. For. Free. If you don't value it, nobody will.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

The Irish are the oldest ethnic group in GB, and most likely to live alone. Covid is a real threat to this community. Our @LDNIrishCentre team is busily remodeling services to keep them safe and supported. And remembering happier St. Patrick's Days. Appeal launching today.

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@GaryDunne

7 months

Between 1951-61, 500,000 people emigrated from Ireland to Britain. 'A multitude of Irish men went to a place called Camden Town' Great short film here:

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@GaryDunne

5 years

This is by far the most powerfully the Late Late has engaged with Ireland's social issues in years. And look at the positive response. People want public service broadcasting to serve the public, not celebrity noise. Sincere respect to all involved. #LateLateToyShow

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

2 years

So, today, we got the Freedom of the City of London. Honoured and humbled. It was the first time the Irish language was used in the ceremony's almost 800 year history. Beautiful to share it with Ed, Maeve, and an Irish Lord Mayor.

Lord Mayor, City of London

@citylordmayor

2 years

I was also so pleased to recognise the hard work of the @LDNIrishCentre 's Creative Director, @GaryDunne & Maeve Heath, who has volunteered at the Centre since 1977. Along with Ed, they recieved their Freedoms of the City at Mansion House.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

'If we winter this one out, we can summer anywhere.' Seamus Heaney, talking about The Troubles. Seems fitting. #Covid_19

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

I'm so sad to hear that proud Laois woman and one of the Irish Queens of London, Alice Kennedy, lost her fight against Covid-19 tonight. Alice was a sparkling gem of a woman - pure craic. Rest in peace. 💚💚💚

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

5 years

For any Irish person complaining about immigrants sending money home.

Irish emigrants sent €5.7 billion back from the UK over 30 years

CSO data shows massive transfers from 1940-1970.

www.thejournal.ie

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

3 years

'I grew up in an Irish family' Great to hear Ed tracing the legacy. Van, Planxty, Damien, Foy, Chieftains, and meself. You just can't talk about British music without talking Irish migration and the power of culture. 💚

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

6 years

Abortions are happening. Women need abortions. This referendum isn't about that. It's about whether you think we should care for the women in our lives or send them away in secrecy and shame. I am wholeheartedly #men4yes .

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

And, breathe. And smile. And pour a glass. Our beautiful Centre gets unanimous backing.

London Irish Centre

@LDNIrishCentre

4 years

Thrilled to announce that our development plans have been unanimously approved by Camden Council tonight! This is a milestone night for hundreds of people who have been involved in the project. Full statement tomorrow. Go raibh míle maith agaibh!

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

2 years

All the bashing of Ed Sheeran and Joy Crookes singing 'Raglan Rd'. Yawn. I think it's great to see two Britain-born artists celebrating their Irish roots in this way. Shows the strength of the culture and what it means to them. #Hootenanny

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@GaryDunne

5 months

From the @irishinbritain at @LDNIrishCentre . You simply can't talk about British music of the 20th century without talking about Irish emigrants and their families.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

7 years

Don't try to fix your family this Christmas. Just be as kind as you can be.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

5 years

Twitter, We don't talk about the contribution of Irish emigrants and their families to London/British life enough. We'll be telling those stories through the re-imagined @LDNIrishCentre . Where would you start?

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

3 years

66 years ago today, the doors of The London Irish Centre first opened.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

My parents planted a tree in their garden which blooms at this time every year. The loss and the love of that time live on. Thanks for all of your kind messages.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

Why is the Guardian calling Irish talent British? I'm not angry, just confused at the poor journalism. Would they call an Italian actor British? Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott are Irish, from, like, IRELAND. Mad.

🥃Donald Clarke📽️

@DonaldClarke63

4 years

In case you were wondering, double whammy there from the Guardian. Hardly worth mentioning anymore.

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Gary Dunne

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6 years

Chants of WE STAND WITH HER and now O'Connell St locked down. #IBelieveHer

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

6 years

The final figures and pledges are in. Our fundraiser with @LDNIrishCentre patrons, Dermot O'Leary and Ed Sheeran raised a quarter of a million. Now, we begin the journey of building a world-class Irish venue in London. Thanks to everyone for coming with us on the journey.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

More Blacks. More Dogs. More Irish.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

6 years

Dublin shines a light of truth. We honour the first to break the silence. #Stand4Truth

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Gary Dunne

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5 years

To those @'in me about 'we need to look after our own first...' and 'we need to fix the housing and health crisis first.' These things aren't mutually exclusive. Can't we develop and welcome?

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

3 years

Seamus Heaney on Irish. @SnaGaeilge

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

Making a case for speaking Irish based on business, employment or career sets you up for failure. The language is about culture, connection and identity. I've decided to move to speaking fully in Irish to my kids, so I don't deny them that cultural inheritance.

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Gary Dunne

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4 years

Artists' income is being destroyed through cancellations. YET, I've had two artists who recently performed at @LDNIrishCentre contact me today to say 'don't pay my invoice - see it as a donation to your work in keeping older Irish safe'. The pure, unexpected kindness of it.

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Gary Dunne

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7 months

A London Irish community celebrates a sound that #ShaneMacGowan and The Pogues created for them. A new culture. A new identity. Beautiful scenes at @LDNIrishCentre .

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

I was delighted to be offered a Fellowship of the RSA in response to my work in Irish culture in London over the past decade. It's a privilege to align my own work with the global progressive goals of the RSA. Also, I'll join ANY club which include Bob Dylan! Thank you.

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Gary Dunne

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6 years

Dear @Pontifex etc. It's not about forgiveness for sins. It's justice for crimes. #Stand4Truth #standfortruth

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

3 years

I was playing Wye Fayre Festival in 2006. 15-year-old Ed Sheeran asked if he could jump up and play a song on my guitar. Magic times. @NizlopiOfficial , @foyvance and @DamoDempsey all playing that day too.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

6 years

I'm privileged to call these men friends. Thank you for doing epic, generous work for @LDNIrishCentre . #LondonIrishCentre

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

I'm hugely disappointed to announce that the LDN St. Patrick's Festival has been cancelled, but it is the right decision. Solidarity with my brillant team, the artists and the 100s of performers who have been rehearsing and getting very excited! We'll be back bigger and better!

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan

@MayorofLondon

4 years

UPDATE: London’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations are an annual highlight for many, so I'm incredibly disappointed that this year’s event has had to be cancelled as key performers and parade participants are no longer able to participate due to the ongoing threat of coronavirus.

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5 years

Lots of people are saying that they were taught nothing about British activity in Ireland, and want to know more. Can we start a thread of the best balanced and factual books/links/research?

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

2 years

@AyoCaesar Vigil at @LDNIrishCentre tomorrow.

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@GaryDunne

2 years

Backstage at Croker with the main main man.

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2 years

When we answered the Freedom of the City declaration as #gaeilge , it was the first time the Irish language featured in the ceremony's almost 800-year history. It felt beautiful.

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Gary Dunne

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6 years

I love having the #Gaeilge in the heart of NW1.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

WE DID IT! Go Raibh Míle Maith Agaibh

London Irish Centre

@LDNIrishCentre

4 years

We've raised £110k! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has donated tonight you are BRILLIANT! #LondonIrishNightIn

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

6 years

Tomorrow, from 3pm, we stand in solidarity with the victims of church abuse. With spoken word and music from the following. Join us. Colm O'Gorman Roisin O Hozier Mary Coughlan Villagers Sarah Clancy Liam O Maonlaí Marian Keyes Grace Dyas Brian Kennedy Mary Black Lankum

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Gary Dunne

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6 years

Me, the Mammy and two special Eddies.

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Gary Dunne

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4 years

Morning of my 41st birthday. Grateful, happy, tired. ❤️

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Gary Dunne

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6 years

Bought my kids a uke in Dublin yesterday. Ended up singing a few tunes on the 11 bus! Nollaig Shona Daoibh!

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Gary Dunne

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5 years

I don't know... Is there a better case for the positive contributions of migration than the global Irish diaspora?

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

5 years

@Rubberbandits Mary McAleese has a good quote on these identities. We had it printed on the wall at @LDNIrishCentre .

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

Solidarity with my fellow event producers who are a state of chaos between safety, artists, audiences, contracts, comms and their mental health. #coronavirus

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

1 year

Distribution of Irish in London From ethnicity data in 2021 census.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

Kevin Rowland (Dexys), Morrissey/Marr (Smiths) Lennon/McCartney/Harrison, Liam & Noel (Oasis), Johnny Rotten (Pistols), Kate Bush, Ed Sheeran, Dusty Springfield, Shane McGowan, Aphex Twin, Kate Nash, Boy George. The music of Irish emigrants & their families. More in this book.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

5 years

Was in a cafe, talking about the bould Imelda May. In she walks. Creepy good.

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Gary Dunne

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3 years

@SiveMusic Fadhbh out of fadhbh.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

6 years

Re #TrumpinIreland . He's an idea. The Hundred Thousand. Subvert the 100,000 welcomes idea? 100,000 of us in the Phoenix Park to stand for the for values and victims he attacks. And maybe a few tunes?

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

7 years

Stop. Normalising. Bigotted. Hate-makers.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

Everywhere I look, I see artists donating their time and talent to charitable and social causes. As their own livelihoods are rattled. Still creating, still connecting, still not getting the support they deserve. The very kindest of people.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

We're release more @NiallOfficial tickets, I promise. Thanks to Niall and Dermot, ye ledgebags!

Dermot O'Leary

@radioleary

4 years

Can’t wait for this. Thanks a million @NiallOfficial

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Gary Dunne

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5 years

And in Ireland's case, it was not just a contribution to the emigrant's new home. Irish emigrants in UK sent €5.7bn back to Ireland through remittances in just 30 years 1940-70.

Irish emigrants sent €5.7 billion back from the UK over 30 years

CSO data shows massive transfers from 1940-1970.

www.thejournal.ie

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

7 months

Christy sings for Shane. A special night at @Vicar_Street .

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

5 years

I'm absolutely delighted that the piano from the legendary Galtymore had found a new home at the London Irish Centre.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

2 years

Doors of @LDNIrishCentre opened 67 years ago today. Happy Birthday to us. 🎂🇮🇪

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

2 years

THE POGUES. Obvs.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

Please send all your best wishes to proud Laois woman, Alice Kennedy, who is currently fighting #COVID19 in UCLH. You may have heard Alice and the Camden Irish Queens at the St. Brigid's event at @LDNIrishCentre . Selfless, resilient and more than anything, great craic. 💚

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Gary Dunne

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5 years

A fecking gaggle of us. Mad. Anyway, as you were.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

5 years

Gay Byrne. What a legend. He showed us that things could be different. A broken heart for everyone in the audience. #Gaybo #GayByrne #gaybyrneRIP

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Gary Dunne

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4 years

With the absence of gigs, events and festivals, it's not just the artistic loss, or the decimation of the industry... It's also the loss of the immeasurable human connection that happens around culture. Friendship, love, solidarity, inspiration and fun. Art connects us.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

Hey @RTELateLateShow . Could you feature of this magic on Friday?

Emma Dabiri

@EmmaDabiri

4 years

Irish dancing but make it @theestallion Can’t quite express how much I love this 💚 #morganelizabeth

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5 years

I'm writing an EP. My wife's writing a book. We have full time jobs, small kids and live in a small house. It's full colour and full flow but I don't think I've ever been happier. Moment to moment, in gratitude for it all.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

5 years

Sunday jam.

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Gary Dunne

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4 years

TELL EVERYONE! Tonight's the night. The London Irish Charity Night In. Live on Facebook and YouTube from 8pm!

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

2 years

Happy St. Patrick's Day! #StPatricksDay

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Gary Dunne

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6 years

I am HOUNDED by London venues and events looking for Irish groups through St. Patrick's Weekend. If you're around for gigs, let me know.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

5 years

So I'm Dublin Airport, just passed through security, and there's a Tannoy announcement 'can Gary Dunne please return to security desk'. I go back, and there's a guy there smiling and says 'the thing you lost is in the office, they're bringing it'. He's laughing, I ask why.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

6 years

ONLY at the @LDNIrishCentre will you see Ed Sheeran teaching Dermot O'Leary songs on a flying-V ukelele.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

3 years

We lost our first son in an almost identical way. We called him Oliver. But, we were in London, so we were treated with compassionate care. Ireland needs to sort the legislation out & stop hurting people like this. Love to the all who have to travel.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

Can you imagine how amazing the first gigs back are going to feel? Keep yourself well. ✊🏻🎸♥️

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

2 years

Here are my few words from the Freedom of The City. I was very emotional and nervous, but I'm happy I said my truth. ♥️

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

7 years

Another from soon after that time. Ed jumping on my guitar and set at Wye Fair Festival. 2006, maybe?

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

6 years

Thank you to the artists who donated time, craft and love to #Stand4Truth . Brian Kennedy Susie Q Lankum Grace Dyas Mary Black Hozier Marian Keyes Roisin O'Reilly Liam Ó Maonlaí Sarah Clancy Mary Coughlan Villagers

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

A fucking TRIBE of Irish artists were due to perform in London over the next few days. From established to emerging, celebrity to community, the very best performers and wonderful, creative people. Thank you all. We'll be back!

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

The London Irish Centre capital development is with Camden Planning Committee tomorrow night. Hoping for approval to give Camden, London and their Irish communities the beautiful Irish Centre they deserve. A milestone for the multi-generational community team on the project.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

3 years

10 years ago today, our first son joined and left us. Although so much has happened since, including two beautiful sons, I will never forget that time. Nor do I want to. Love to our sick little boy, Oliver. Endless gratitude to the NHS staff who carried us through.

Linnea Dunne

@linneadunne

3 years

Sharing this again today on the ten-year anniversary of Oliver entering the world and leaving us, because I feel I need to mark it, and today feels unreal.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

People who stereotype artists as lazy/disorganised/flakey do not understand what's involved in making art.

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Gary Dunne

@GaryDunne

4 years

Niall Horan fans - today is your last day to enter a raffle to be flown to London (from anywhere in the world) to meet Niall. Each £10 you donate gets you one chance to win. I.e. £100=10 tickets Closes midnight tonight. Enter at . #NiallHoran

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Gary Dunne

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7 years

Dear artists. Nobody will pay you for your time/work until you know and name its value. Stop giving yourself away for free.

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