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JJ Hurley

@KinsaleObserver

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Student of history, contribute to a number of local papers but work too. My thoughts definitely my own

Joined February 2011
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JJ Hurley
4 years
Devastated in our house today as The Big Fella, ( Rebel) said goodbye to the family he loved unconditionally for 14 years! Tâ mo chroí bhriste
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JJ Hurley
7 years
#Ophelia Time to get our secret weapon out to keep the country safe #teresamannion
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4 months
He has had to ship a lot of criticism over the past number of years; today, he answered a lot of those questions. Indeed, it was a proud day for Ballinhassig but, more importantly, the Collins family. @BallinhassigGAA @CarrigdhounGaa @OfficialCorkGAA @KieranMcC_SS
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JJ Hurley
7 years
What about a big shout out to all those who have simply been outstanding in their individual professions in keeping us all safe or providing a caring hand over the past number of days! @Carrigdhounnews @C103Cork @JP_Cork @Corkcoco @SouthernStarIRL @deshocks @pjcoogan @HSELive
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JJ Hurley
5 years
Well done Kinsale Community School who picked up best school at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition in the RDS, with a total of five awards @kinsale_ie @Carrigdhounnews @KinsaleComSch @KinsaleNews @southerns @theopinion_ie
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JJ Hurley
2 years
Darragh Maloney #ArgentinaVsCroatia Anyone remember when @RTEsoccer had a decent presenter and panel
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JJ Hurley
2 years
One of the Kinsale Battle Signs stolen in 2016 has been recovered from an auction house, who was unaware of its origin. Now a reward is to be launched to recover the other missing signs @EoinBearla @MauriceGubbins @NeilRedFM @IrishTimes @JP_Cork @SouthernStarIRL @PaschalSheehy
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JJ Hurley
10 months
Thanks to the kind person who handed this in at Dunnes
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JJ Hurley
9 years
Top marks to the lads in the Kinsale @RNLI rescuing 3 fishermen @kinsale_ie @Carrigdhounnews @Corks96FM @JP_Cork
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JJ Hurley
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JJ Hurley
3 years
@Lillylatelee @shaybyrneradio for all the #risingtime listeners no more kettles of water to clear the windscreen. Fill a freezer bag with hot water and simply swipe
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JJ Hurley
9 months
Following the death of my mum in 1978, leaving four kids aged 7 to 14, it was the responsibility of the eldest @ttmullen to fill her boots, and boy, did she accept the challenge. Tomorrow, she hits a significant milestone and to mark the occasion, I just want to say thanks!!
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JJ Hurley
3 years
My late mother and I - sometime in 1970. Unfortunately, our time together was very limited as she passed away, after heroic battle with cancer, 44 years ago on 9/2/1978. If your mother is still with you, giver her buzz and tell her you love her.Some of us never had that chance
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JJ Hurley
4 years
@AngloScot2 @BorisJohnson @MichealMartinTD I wonder why that happened . Maybe a couple of Famines, wars and 800 years of occupation. Not to mention the six counties
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JJ Hurley
2 years
Terrible sad news, one of Kinsale's oldest friends, a regular at Pipers Funfair in the town and well-known Echo boy Michael O' Regan has passed on @KinsaleOnline @KinsaleNews @KinsaleGaa @KinsaleRFC1 @whiteladyhotel
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JJ Hurley
2 years
Spotted this is in Dingle today!! What's SeanMc, McSean's crowd up to? @Askaudreylike @Michael_O_Regan @EoinBearla
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JJ Hurley
4 years
In this week's @Carrigdhounnews rising golfing star @john_murphy5 makes provisional Walker Cup Team, as he's expected to make decision on turning Pro later in the year! @KinsaleGaa @KinsaleComSch @kinsale_ie @Bluehavenkinsal @Cfitzkinsale @KinsaleGolfClub @KinsaleOnline
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JJ Hurley
2 years
Clogagh graveyard resting place for the Bridge Commander Charlie Hurley 3rdBrigade Cork IRA. KIA 19/3/1921.
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JJ Hurley
9 months
#corkvkilkenny 17 years on since Donal Og led the revolt that promised to change Cork Hurling. It is backwards we have gone since. #corkgaa
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JJ Hurley
2 years
Said goodbye ten years ago to the Olde fellow tomorrow. The man with the biggest heart, raised four kids, when my mother passed away when I was seven. Some man for one man!
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JJ Hurley
5 years
This week's @Carrigdhoun Newspaper reports on Kinsale soldier, Lt Robert Hurley, taking command of the 115 IRISHPOLISH Battalion and wishing him every success @kinsale_ie @tonydoco @KinsaleOnline @kforfitz @defenceforces @hkelleher007 @ronancollins7 @RedDave14 @Cfitzkinsale
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JJ Hurley
3 years
At the @carrigdhoun_gaa referee's AGM John Newman was fittingly rewarded for 40 years of reporting on matches. A gentleman, legend and a genuine nice man @KieranMcC_SS @PaudieP @hoey1901 @germccarthy74 @SouthernStarIRL @ValleyRoversGAA @BallinhassigGAA @JoeKennefick @FiFinnymac
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JJ Hurley
2 years
It was a lovely night for our Emma picking up the history award at @KinsaleComSch awards night
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JJ Hurley
2 years
Big day for our Sara today, comhghairdeas.
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JJ Hurley
3 years
Well done fella and well deserved kid. Definitely one of own, boy! @johncreedon (Pic @PaschalSheehy ) (co @pjcoogan )
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JJ Hurley
2 years
Old Head of Kinsale as the sun sinks on the 1/1/23
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JJ Hurley
10 years
Greeks looking for €162bn war reparations from the Germany government. Jesus, how much are we owed for 800 years so? http://t.co/0SIL8dGxwg
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JJ Hurley
1 year
#DJCarey DJ Carey Sometimes, the past comes back to bite you in the boll... @Michael_O_Regan
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JJ Hurley
4 years
#becomingirish amazing those complaining about new citizens never raised a heckle in 1988 and 1994,
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JJ Hurley
3 years
There won't be a cow milked in @CourceysGAA for month
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JJ Hurley
1 month
It is shocking that Desmond Castle, Kinsale, remains closed since 2018 because funds can't be sourced by the OPW to carry out the necessary repairs. Yet, 1.4 million euro is spent on a glorified security hut in Dublin. #OPW @JP_Cork @Carrigdhounnews @KinsaleNews @SouthernStarIRL
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JJ Hurley
10 months
Someone found it in Dunnes and handed it in
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JJ Hurley
2 years
Paudie would be the first to post that the monthly edition of Opinion was out. Still hard to believe he's gone!! @theopinion_ie @C103Cork @pmessy @JP_Cork @ValleyRoversGAA
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JJ Hurley
1 year
The @CarrigdhounGaa has lost of one of the legends of the game. A genuinely nice man, who simply loved the game of hurling. To the Cummins family and the greater @ballymartlegaa sincere condolences on Teddy's passing @SouthernStarIRL @Carrigdhounnews @OfficialCorkGAA
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JJ Hurley
9 months
BREAKING, Kinsale girls have reached the All-Ireland Final with a 2-05 to 2-03 victory over Holy Rosary College in Galway today @ballymartlegaa @GaaBelgooly @TractonGAAClub @ballymartlegaa @CourceysGAA @CarrigdhounGaa @BallinhassigGAA @Ballinhassigcam @KieranMcC_SS @KinsaleGaa
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JJ Hurley
5 years
#TrumpInIreland @realDonaldTrump The last time a President came to Ireland, just saying @BarackObama
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JJ Hurley
3 years
#StormBarra A picture of the World's End, Kinsale, posted on social media by a resident. Simply #impassible
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JJ Hurley
1 year
@DrHaroldNews From the people who brought you Brexit
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JJ Hurley
5 years
I guess most Dad's dream of their children picking up a medal in a national stadium. Today my young fella secured a national university award for his academic achievements, presented at the Aviva. #feelingproud #NUIAwards19
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JJ Hurley
2 years
To say any of us who report on GAA matches are not gutted today by the loss of a great mentor and friend does not describe how we feel. A wonderful character, rogue and a genuine caring human being. Sincere condolences to his family. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a ainm #RIpPaudie
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JJ Hurley
2 years
A grand day in Uíbh Laoire today @gouganebarra I was going to call in but I got soaked, still what a day in God's backyard
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JJ Hurley
7 years
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JJ Hurley
6 years
#resistance Rte making a bollox of things again, The women in the castle was Collins' cousin. The Mercy order in Cork hide Tom Barry in hospital after his heart attack
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JJ Hurley
8 months
KINSALE GAA honoured one of its finest sons, Dermot Collins, tonight for a lifetime commitment to the club. Richly deserved, Dermot is seen here with his family. Maith Thú @KinsaleGaa @barryomahony_9 @KieranMcC_SS @CarrigdhounGaa @OfficialCorkGAA @KinsaleNews
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JJ Hurley
1 year
A proud day for the Parish @ValleyRoversGAA
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JJ Hurley
4 years
Blessed be the peacemakers, for they shall be called the son of God! Ar dheis de go raibh a anam. Codladh go sámh #johnhumerip #johnhume
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JJ Hurley
6 years
Tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of the end of The Great War, here are some Kinsale men that never came home #Armistice100 #ArmisticeDay @tonydoco @Carrigdhounnews @KinsaleNews @kinsale_ie @Bluehavenkinsal @UCCHistory @hiramjmorgan @RTEHistoryShow
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JJ Hurley
5 years
Best of luck to @irishpolbatt @kforfitz thanks for the plug in An Cosantóir @defenceforces @DF_COS @Carrigdhounnews
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JJ Hurley
9 years
#Rebellion anyone interest in 1916, I recommend reading these @shkenna @OBrienPress
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JJ Hurley
3 years
Lt Col Robert Hurley reading the proclamation at the commemoration to mark the transfer of Kinsale's military barracks 100 years ago. @hurleybob1 @ronancollins7 @defenceforces @KinsaleNews @KinsaleHeritage @KinsaleOnline @leonmac44
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JJ Hurley
2 years
New memorial to honour all those killed in the WW2 from Kinsale vandalised. The Gardaí in Kinsale are currenty investigating the incident & would like to speak to anyone who saw anything. @Carrigdhounnews @JP_Cork @EoinBearla @KinsaleNews @SouthernStarIRL @corkbeo @echolivecork
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JJ Hurley
8 years
John Twomey carries the flag in the opening ceremony @ #Paralympics tonight @jacquihurley @BallinhassigGAA @JP_Cork
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JJ Hurley
7 years
Kinsale military barracks a 100 years ago, now the site of the @lidl_ireland shop
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JJ Hurley
4 years
43 years tomorrow my beautiful mother took her leave of four young children. However, she gifted us a wonderful father!
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JJ Hurley
10 years
have asked Cork GAA to dedicate a Stand at Pairc Chaoimh to the late John Kerins and Micheal McCarthy @NeilRedFM http://t.co/XprW41QrGg
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JJ Hurley
4 years
Beautiful wreath left by the Secondary School that bears his name on the eve of his passing for our brighter tomorrow. #LestWeForget Rest now Terrence MacSwiney #terrencemacswiney
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JJ Hurley
4 years
Goodnews for Belgooly as €20,000 secured to upgrade the walkway in the village. An important public amenity, the news will be welcomed by its many users. @belgooly_wwtp @Carrigdhounnews @SouthernStarIRL @fiona96fmnews @Mairead2hig @JP_Cork @C103Cork @KinsaleOnline @KinsaleNews
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JJ Hurley
5 years
@Michael_O_Regan Remind me, did Arlene turn up for the 1916 Commemorations? Oh hang on, you want us to just to do all the running!
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JJ Hurley
4 years
Thank you for all the message, he was a huge part of our lives
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JJ Hurley
3 years
On Kinsale's Lower Rd #Kinsale #Kinsalireland
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JJ Hurley
6 years
#Resistance #resistance Only fukcing RTE could make the nuns worse than the Tans. So many inaccuracies, where to start!!
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JJ Hurley
2 years
All rivalries forgotten about in the coming week's @CarrigdhounGaa gets behind @CourceysGAA @TractonGAAClub in their respective county finals @KieranMcC_SS @PaudieP @WestCorkSport @RnRor
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JJ Hurley
7 years
Well done to the organising committee in Kinsale getting #PaddysDay weekend off to a bang @KinsaleNews @kinsale_ie @Carrigdhounnews @C103Cork @JP_Cork @Corks96FM @SouthernStarIRL
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JJ Hurley
6 years
Strong rumours that Theresa May is set to seek political asylum when she visits Dublin tomorrow @MallowNews @RealPMurphy #Brexit #BrexitShambles
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JJ Hurley
2 years
Tomorrow,February 9th, marks the passing of my late mother - 45 years ago. So many lovely stories still retold, despite the intervening years. A woman of substance, whose legacy is one of caring and kindness. RIP Mam
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JJ Hurley
3 years
Shamrocks defeated @CourceysGAA 0-23 to 2-15 after extra time in the preliminary round of @carrigdhoun_gaa JAHC, with two late late points @KieranMcC_SS @PaudieP
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JJ Hurley
4 years
In this week's @Carrigdhounnews we catch up with Hal McIlroy, who called time on his 34-year career with the Trident Hotel in December. @TridentHotel @ActonsK @Cfitzkinsale @Bluehavenkinsal @tonydoco @KinsaleOnline @liamed1973 @kinsale_ie @whitehsekinsale @cormacfitzg
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JJ Hurley
2 years
On Sunday September 18th at 2pm in St Finbarr's Cemetery, the relatives of Jack O' Brien, Evergreen Rd, will host a commemoration to mark his death on the 14/9/22, KIA in Donoughmore fighting for a Republic. Historian Gerry White will deliver the oration @RealPMurphy @UCCHistory
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JJ Hurley
6 years
@francis71445565 @realDonaldTrump Marry Christmas? Looks like your educational system is not great again!
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JJ Hurley
6 years
@rodeo3636 @realDonaldTrump Do the military have grammar police too, urgently needed here!!!
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JJ Hurley
6 years
@NicolaSturgeon On my recent visit to Edinburgh, delighted to see the dream hasn't died.
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2 years
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JJ Hurley
4 years
Tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of the emergence of the IRA's most deadliest weapon in its arsenal in the War of Independence, West Cork Flying column first ambush at Toureen, Ballinhassig! Nice article in the @Carrigdhounnews by @RealPMurphy on its events
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