46 years ago when my parents got married they couldn't afford a wedding album. Negatives got lost over time but I eventually managed to track them down so my Mam finally gets the wedding album she always wanted and never had for Xmas
#HappyMam
Military aged male beats Irish woman unconscious in an unprovoked attack and the Irish Far Right remain silent because they are misogynistic arseholes who are deeply racist and simply don’t care what men do to women as long as they are white.
Who cares if
@LeoVaradkar
rejoining the medical registrar is a PR stunt or not...it’s an extra pair of hands, even if it’s only 1 shift a week, to help the fight against
#Covid_19
200 jobs hang in the balance, the very future of Irish Football is up in the air and the Minister of Sport jokes about it. It’s this kind of political indifference which allowed the
@FAIreland
get into the mess it is in today.
For the sake of Irish Football, for the sake of the domestic league & as a passionate
#LOI
fan, IMO the current Board of the
@FAIreland
are the greatest obstacle to a vibrant, successful and attractive league. The 20
#LOI
clubs must be to the fore in demanding regime change.
Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central
@JOBrien_SF
has said that it is astonishing that not one member of the FAI board could answer his question as to why a €100,000 loan was not included in their monthly financial statements.
#FAIOireachtas
So
@SimonHarrisTD
makes a mistake on air talking about
#COVID19
and he’s ridiculed for it. Criticise him all you want if you believe he’s done a poor job in regard to his handling of this pandemic (which I personally don’t think he has despite some mistakes) 1/2
Campaign has started, these leaflets being delivered tonight in Cork - Isn’t it fair to say that if abortion was legal in Ireland & Emma had a termination then that would have been her choice? Abortion being illegal didn’t save Rossa, the choice Emma made did
#repealthe8th
No side are now saying ‘hard cases’ of rape & FFA should be addressed & we can do this without repealing the 8th. This is not true, I sat on the Oireachtas Ctte and believe me if it was possible to deal with rape and FFA while retaining the 8th the Ctte would have recommended it
There’s only one political leader under active criminal investigation and they are about to become Taoiseach in a few months and not a peep about this by RTE but let’s focus on the past to suit the establishments anti SF narrative.
#CBLive
But the guy is probably exhausted, sleep deprived, under enormous pressure and stress with huge expectations on his shoulder so cut him a bit of slack, he misspoke and made a mistake and later apologised and corrected it. 2/2
Happy that the matter has been cleared up and it has been proven I did nothing wrong and was wrongly ejected from the ground. Thanks to
@CorkCityFC
and
@FORASTrust
BOM for their swift action in clarifying matters.
#GreatestLeagueInTheWorld
@mariapower
@newsworthy_ie
That's exactly what's happened. I came to the
#8Committee
with an open mind, left my own long held views at the door and listened to the expert evidence. Having done so I changed my opinion & believe full repeal is what's in women's best health interests
Here is a longer exchange between myself and FAI officials which will give people a better idea of the frustration I faced trying to get answers to basic questions. This will be of particular interest in
#LOI
fans
If it’s not safe to bring students together to sit the LC in late July/early August how’s it safe for everyone else to go back to work and the country go back to normal on August 10th with pubs, clubs, cinemas etc all open. Seems a huge contradiction
#LeavingCert
#Covid_19
Not posting this for any other reason than it’s an honest observation. From being out for a couple of hours today to get shopping, it’s becoming clear to me that lockdown is as good as over for most people.
#COVID19
You’d no problem asking the public (taxpayers) for a bailout but you can’t answer questions in public about the very situation that brought about the needed bailout, you’re a joke
@FAIreland
.
@rodericogorman
is not Peter Tatchell. He didn’t say what Peter Tatchell said nor is he his father. Get the f**k over it and stop the homophobic witch hunt. It’s disgusting and it’s everything that’s wrong with Irish politics today
For the first time ever I’ll be hoping
@CorkCityFC
lose today when they play
@CobhRamblersFC
U17s in the National League. Myself and my son are life long City supporters and have travelled all over Europe to cheer on the Rebel Army but today my son goes up against them as a Ram
The imbalance has been caused by Pro-Life groups refusing to appear before the Ctte. Don't cry over spilt milk when you intentionally split it yourself just so you can cry
Great social distancing in Pairc Ui Rinn last night for a Minor Football Final.
You'll hear nothing about it either because it's the GAA.
Meanwhile LOI grounds are empty because LOI clubs are doing everything correctly.
It's an absolute disgrace, numbers on the rise too.
Deserves to be robustly questioned, severely criticised and held accountable but this is wrong. His wife, child & family home should be off limits.
Protesters gather outside Health Minister Simon Harris' family home
It’s a disgusting & vile word for sure but for anyone to suggest
@EamonRyan
is racist or was being flippant in using the ‘N’ word would really want to cop onto themselves & stop trying to score political points off a guy, who hasn’t a racist bone in his body. It’s ridiculous 2/2
Get the finger out
@officalGAA
and allow the
#LiamMiller
charity match go ahead at
@PaircUiCha0imh
FFS! You got enough money from the taxpayers and we all know you can make it happen if there’s a will there.
Feels so good to be back on campus at
@UCC
preparing for another year at
@LawUCC
...never so happy to see the
@UCCLibrary
...Quad looks great & campus is Covid ready.
Turnout in urban working class areas of Cork North Central have exceeded the 38% turnout at 2:30pm. Some boxes over 40% already... unprecedented at this time.
Either heading for a very high turnout or a massive slowdown in voting after 6pm
City till I Die...
@CorkCityFC
From Champions League football and financial security under a fans owned model to relegation and financial ruin in 48 months... need
@marktigheST
or
@McDonnellDan
to start sniffing round and tell the true story about our collapse
So a students predictive LC results won’t just be based on what their teachers believe they’d achieve but it’ll be influenced by a students post code as well. The whole thing is a farce, making it up as they go along.
#LeavingCert
Heard
@JohnHalligan
is considering reintroducing his Bill on the Right to Die with Dignity. I hope it’s true as it’s one close to my heart for personal reasons. Why shouldn’t terminally ill people be able to have bodily autonomy as well
#euthanasia
Now know what countries I can travel to which I’m not suppose to travel to unless it’s essential to travel to them, or countries like Monaco I can go to but can’t get to cos I can’t get to it unless I travel to France which I’m not allowed go to, thanks for the clarity
#GreenList
I’m not trying to be critical or negative and I’m asking as I genuinely don’t know the answer... how will the
@HSELive
know when it’s safe to lift/ease restrictions if we aren’t testing in the community unless you’ve a fever or in a priority group?
#COVID19
1/2
Do yourself a favour and delete this tweet
@ElectricIreland
and put up a new one telling people they won’t be cut off PAYG if the meter runs out, especially as people can’t get out. Can always debit cards at a later date!
If you are a PAYG prepay meter customer please ensure you keep your meter topped up by going online at to prevent any loss of supply. If you are experiencing difficulties topping up & require support, email: payglifestyle
@electricireland
.ie. Thanks
A lot of detail in this story and much more inside in News and in Sport with
@paulrowantree
on FAI and John Delaney. Worth it to
#buyapaper
tomorrow!
All I’m seeing in the media & from Dept spokespeople is how the class of 2020 got a “grade boost”... tell that to the upset student this morning who is wondering how they went from H2 in their pre to a H4 or from an O2 to an O6 and can’t understand why
#LeavingCert2020
Just watched the clip of
@EamonRyan
in the Dail. Not one of the other TDs present in the chamber batted an eyelid when he said the ‘N’ word, seems to me they all knew it was being said in a certain context to highlight racism, not condone it or be insulting to anyone 1/2
Very best of luck to a Cork boxing legend
@spike_osullivan
...a man who is chasing his dream and always has a smile on his face and time for his fans. See you in the Cross soon Spike - picture is from 2012 with my son Connor who is a huge fan (he’s 6ft now btw Spike)
You’re an inspiration
@JamesLeonard85
a truly brave, insightful and raw interview. Be very proud and don’t underestimate how powerful that interview was, there’s an addict out there somewhere right now who has got the strength to overcome their demons from watching your story.
"There's nothing glamorous about it, every day is a struggle"
James Leonard, who now has a Masters in Criminology, talks to Tommy Tiernan about his recovery from drug addiction.
#TommyTiernanShow
I’m really confused by the new test criteria, so you now have to have a fever before you can get tested even if you’ve other symptoms? Yet people who have tested positive don’t always have a fever... can anyone clarify/explain?
#COVID19
What a cold, insensitive and callous statement from
@officialgaa
spent more time covering their arse around State aid rules than trying to resolve the situation, disgusting!
Shocked and saddened, RIP John... every Cork City fans heart is aching at the news. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
#MisterFamilyEnclosure
#CCFC84
Today I’ve published legislation dealing with Abnormally Low Tenders and allowing the contract authority to take into account a bidders past performance and reputation - Regulation of Tenderers Bill 2019
When I appear in public - say at a Committee I conduct myself against a simple standard. Would I be happy for my children or my mother to see how I behave? I sometimes look across the room and hope their children will never see and hear how they behave.
9 months = 40 weeks so 6 months = 26.6 weeks. No child will be aborted at 6 months even if there’s a risk to the life, health or mental health of the mother. This poster is just not accurate and designed to scare people.
#BullShitFacts
Really heartening to see so many pubs & cafes in Cork take the responsible unilateral decision to close but it’s time Gov did the equally responsible thing and force the remaining pubs to close
#CloseThePubs
Congratulations everyone, it was the right and just decision even if some of us struggled with it for a while. On a personal note thanks to
@loreillysf
for her understanding during the Ctte and for always being there to talk me through things
After voting today 9 women will rush to make a lonely & tragic flight to England to get the healthcare they deserve to get here. After voting today 3 women will go home & take a pill in silence and in desperation knowing it’s unsafe. I’m voting YES for them
#Repealthe8h
@CorkCityFC
As a
@CorkCityFC
fan I’m ashamed by the actions of a few so called City supporters tonight abusing
@ShamrockRovers
manager outside the ground, absolutely disgusting carry on and they should be banned from every LOI ground for life…they don’t represent City supporters
@PhelanVicky
Look after yourself, you’ve done more for the public good in the last couple of months than many politicians will do in their whole career. You’ve been inspirational & courageous, in the meantime there are those of us who will keep fighting on your behalf till you return
Strolling around town today and definitely a marked increase in number of people, particularly under 45/50s, wearing face masks. Good to see in my opinion.
So Ireland is to expel one Russian diplomat based on unfounded information provided by a foreign intelligence agency. So much for our Neutrality
#NotInMyName
@Rus_Emb_Ireland
Clarification 2: Germany and other European Countries who have legislated for rape and FFA were able to do so because they don’t have Constitutional impediments preventing them to do so. Ireland does and CANNOT legislate for rape and FFA without REPEALING THE 8TH
"The bankers stole up to a billion Euro from 33,000 families in this State. Next week I will bring forward legislation which will make it a crime for bankers to lie to the central bank - which they have done - meaning they will face a term of imprisonment."
@PearseDoherty
Do yourself a favour
@CorkEveningEcho
and delete this tweet. The use of the word junkie is a disgrace, these people aren’t junkies. Educate yourself and stop using ignorant phrases like ‘junkie’
Delete Texts, mislead an Oireachtas Ctte, create a job for friends, not retain Government Business for future FOI scrutiny, blindside a Taoiseach = No Sanction
Vote No Confidence in the above = Sanctioned and lose party whip
Proportionality FF style
#NoConfidenceCoveney
@JohnHarpur1
@SimonHarrisTD
No, I think he was trying to make a point about previous viruses and the difficulties of getting a vaccine and made a mess of the point he was trying to get across. Guy is probably functioning of 3-4 hours sleep a day for the last few months. He’s human
36th Amendment to the Constitution Bill has passed final stage in the
#Dail
- very honoured to have been a Tá teller for this final vote on the
#8thRef
Bill - Now to win the campaign,
#TogetherForYes
#Repeal
@gavreilly
@VirginMediaNews
Confirmed cases is fast becoming a pointless metric, we have no idea how many actual cases there are with this testing regime... number of deaths, hospitalisation and ICU admittance are the real metric figures to watch
Who cares what the
@fiannafailparty
leader says about the North! He’s not even a hurler on the ditch at this stage, he’s hiding in it with eyes and ears covered rocking back and forth reciting to himself “I’m a real Republican, I’m a real Republican”
#AchtAnois
Facts are
@sinnfeinireland
reached a deal with the
@duponline
but the leadership of that party couldn’t deliver their grassroots. SF were ready to govern. Once again
@fiannafailparty
playing politics with the North and using it to serve their own narrow self interests.
The continued failure of the two dominant political parties in the North to agree restoration of Government is bitterly disappointing. Politics is supposed to be about governing. The people are being badly let down. Detachment of both governments over last 6 years not helpful.
Getting tired of
@MaryButlerTD
saying ‘up to 12 weeks you can get an abortion for no reason’! There’s always a reason Mary, usually tragic reasons including rape and incest!
#8thRef
Unbowed, Unbroken & Undefeated albeit a little bloodied - we do what Republicans have always done throughout history - regroup, refocus and get back into the fight
#LE24
If ever one needed proof that this Government lacks the leadership needed to adequately deal with the welfare of the very citizens they are entrusted to look after then this letter highlights it.
#CervicalCheckScandal
Watched the Kanye West presidential launch a while ago and I’ll be honest, I’m worried for the guys mental health. Wearing a bullet proof vest he broke down crying several times, clearly distressed and in mental anguish. It was quite disturbing to see...1/2
Just did the 7pm turnout %... some boxes already as high as 62% in urban working class areas of Cork North Central... average approx 58%... reports from polling stations though it’s started to slow down in the last hour... One last push everyone & remember,
#VoteLeft
A City is mourning the loss of a great man this morning, what a player. Humble, talented and an all round gentleman. Thoughts go out to his family and friends at this sad time
#RIPLiamMiller
MATCHDAY | Cork City fans will boycott the Joe Delaney Stand (Shed End) at Turners Cross against St. Pats tonight in protest at the FAI.
Supporters are encouraged to watch the game from any of the other three stands in the ground. KO is at 7.45pm.
#FansProtest
#FAIOireachtas
.
@Farrell_Mairead
cutting through the Government spin re
#Budget2022
The tone, delivery and vision of her speech is spot on, it’s shows what a SF Minister in a Government of change would deliver.