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John Heslin

@jheslin14

6 years

I loaded lambs (by hand) for the factory this morning. Great for recovery, enhanced blood flow for muscle recovery. Thoughts? @BrianFenton08

Brian Fenton

@BrianFenton08

6 years

These have been an ideal addition to muscle recovery over the last few weeks.. thanks again @FireflyIreland brilliant product ⚡️

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6 years

I can relate to this a lot, 7 years since I’m home. We won Division 4 one year. Similar enough 😂

AllIrishSport

@AllIrishSport

6 years

6 years ago today Ciaran Killkenny confirmed that he was returning to Dublin after a spell playing Australian Rules. Since his return he has won 5 All Ireland titles, 6 Leinster titles, 5 National League titles and 3 All Stars. A hugely important player to this Dublin team

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4 years

At what stage does the "Inter-county return badly needed in these grim days" commentary end? I am concerned from a health and welfare perspective, both individually and collectively, for those contributing to the inter-county season #GAA

Dr Tony Holohan

@DrTonyHolohan

4 years

Today, we again report a new confirmed case figure over 1,000. This situation is extremely concerning. We each need to reduce contact with other people, so that means staying at home, working from home where possible, physical distancing & stopping discretionary socialising.

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6 years

Oi @MeathGAA meet you at the border tomorrow in Kinnegad for O'Byrne Cup Final or it will never be played. Snowball fight, last team standing lifts the cup #StormEmma

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@jheslin14

7 years

I was invited to Shane's birthday this eve and couldn't say no. Not long ago when the county lads were my idols! What the GAA is all about

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@jheslin14

5 years

Enjoyable day in Croke Park 😁

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@jheslin14

5 years

A total of 10 years in UCD a long, enjoyable road! Graduation complete 😁🐂

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@jheslin14

6 years

"If you and the rest of the lads spent a few weekends in a field like this pulling ragwort you'd be in the Super 8s. How do you think Roscommon got there? They are it for years." Ye thanks Dad 😒 #GAA #farming

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6 years

I've heard of nerves at weddings or big games in Croke Park. Before you define nerves, try watching your father assist a heifer calving, on your phone, using a rural broadband connection!!! #calving18

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3 years

Isn’t club football great! 😃 @StLomansGAAClub #GAA

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5 years

5 years ago I started this journey and today I successfully defended my PhD. Thanks to all who helped. You're all invited to graduation 😁

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@jheslin14

6 years

They wanted to move it to Croke Park but the Beef 2018 @teagasc open day goes ahead today in Grange, Trim as planned #BEEF2018

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@jheslin14

3 years

He barely let's me have honey in my porridge but yet he will give the cows some molasses on a Saturday! 🙈 #beef #familyfarm

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@jheslin14

7 years

Despite the look of my gate, the young lad wasn't harmed. For the sake of a couple of minutes, we can all slow down, life is too precious!!

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@jheslin14

6 years

Will someone please update me on the rules of this game? Do we still call it football? #gaa

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@jheslin14

6 years

*GAA suggestion* Imagine awards based on national leagues e.g. all-stars, top scorers etc. The function to be held in the county that wins lower Div e.g. Div 4 for football. The euphoria an event like this could create, it may even help improve #GAA in weaker counties

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

6 years

Congrats to Mullingar Shamrocks. Club football is great, depicted by these pictures from 2013 and 2018 #GAA #ClubChampionship

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

5 years

I've kept this safe for the last 15 years. Well done @dessiedolan on a great career. If you could bring a few more with you that would be great. Enjoy retirement, catch you on the golf course 🐐

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@jheslin14

5 years

Any chance Liam from Lissycasey can make the call on the black card rule? He knows his GAA 👀😁

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@jheslin14

6 years

Anyone want to come and watch Dublin train? 🤓🧐

Sky Sports News

@SkySportsNews

6 years

BREAKING: Marcelo Bielsa says @LUFC have watched all their opponents' training sessions this season. #SSN

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4 years

The skill set of the Dublin panel is the standout difference vs the rest. Is there any Dublin player that has improved their skill set more than Michael Fitzsimons in the last number of years? Trained as a physio and retrained as a Doctor. Mindset 👏 #GAA

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

5 years

I didn't think this is how they would split Dublin but goodluck to Cuala in competing for the Sam Maguire 😜🙈. When are @StLomansGAAClub having their photoshoot in Croker @WritechGroup 😁

Paul Cahill

@paulcahill13

5 years

After several months, it's great to finally announce Amgen as the new sponsors of Cuala adult football & Camogie. More importantly, it includes: -Annual 3rd level education bursary to a club member. -Annual spot on the Amgen paid internship. Thanks to everyone who helped!

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@jheslin14

5 years

I've chatted to the aul' lad and we have decided to sell some land to Westmeath county board. Most county boards would afford €275,000/acre wouldn't they?🤥😂

RTÉ GAA

@RTEgaa

5 years

A special report on Dublin's dominance as the GAA see the county as a blueprint for future, not the present problem #rtegaa

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4 years

Dublin are fantastic and deserve their plaudits - no question! Lets not focus on the "lack of quality" across the rest of Leinster rather, focus on development. What can be done to develop all counties evenly for the benefit of our games? #GAA

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@jheslin14

5 years

Grass fed Angus beef produced from our farm. This is part of my balanced sustainable diet #RTEonClimate

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@jheslin14

7 years

Every convo I've had today has included GAA and I've spoken with 10 ppl and 100 cows. Are the National Leagues the most entertaining inter-county competitions? #GAA

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@jheslin14

5 years

In 2020 Mullingar will have, in no particular order, The Fleadh, The Westmeath Bachelor competition and The Dubs in the Leinster Quarter-Final. I don't know which I'm more excited for or more likely to win #GAA #all3 #Mullingarboom

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@jheslin14

5 years

"The effect of climate change on Ireland" - Westmeath to win the Leinster football title in 2079. Football's coming home 🙌

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@jheslin14

5 years

Fully understand the "marathon followed by a sprint" definition of a PhD thesis. Thanks to everyone who helped 🙌 😁

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@jheslin14

4 years

"Eventually we would want everyone to have a diet low in processed foods. Replacing meat and dairy with alternatives is a good starting point." ❓🤯 The alternatives are extremely processed!!!! What Planet Are You On? 🙈🤦‍♂️ #rte

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@jheslin14

6 years

I would like to officially welcome @DanCarter to the @westmeath_gaa football panel. Go well Dan #GAA

Dan Carter

@DanCarter

6 years

A new challenge awaits. Find out more very soon!

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

7 years

On top of winning silverware in Croker, we also had a clear TB test this morning and tagged the new calves..Happy days all round!

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@jheslin14

5 years

On a count of 3 make sure you face the camera..1..2..3

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@jheslin14

5 years

Serious stuff @TomParsons_8 . Delighted for you 👏

Inpho Photography

@Inphosports

5 years

He's back... @TomParsons_8 returned today for @MayoGAA

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@jheslin14

4 years

Considering the amount of praying I did for rain during April, May and June, I would like to sincerely apologise to everyone as I think we (cattle included) have had enough now 😅 #prayforsun ☀️

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@jheslin14

4 years

We're all fighting this battle together Praying for all those directly affected by #COVID19 Thanks to everyone who is playing their part, in particular all our medical care staff #heroes @HSELive @gaelicplayers #itsinourhands

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@jheslin14

4 years

Bringing home some "wild flowers" to the other half tonight Not from a farming background so I hope she enjoys the colour and appreciates the effort required to pick them 😅🙈 #agriculture

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@jheslin14

4 years

Anyone who has played in Drogheda in Jan/Feb is delighted with this news and for @louthgaa The only good thing about the pitch in Drogheda is that it slowed Paddy Keenan down a bit so I could catch him 😉 #GAA

Damian Lawlor

@LawlorDamian

4 years

Louth GAA rejoice as full planning approved for stadium -€12m cost -2 year completion -Louth GAA to fund at least 1/3 of project -‘Biggest thing for Louth GAA in 50 years’ -Peter Fitzpatrick -‘Covid may delay but won’t distract’ ⁦ @RTEgaa ⁩

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3 years

There was great excitement at home this weekend with the first calf of #calving2021 Everything happening in the world was forgotten about and this lady became our focus As you can see, the old lift test was implemented for weighing....roughly about 90kg 😜😂 #beef #familyfarm

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@jheslin14

3 years

I got @Caoimhe_Nixon fancy new gloves and a grape/sprong/fork (farmer PC)!! I’ll either have more help on the farm or won’t have to worry about buying her presents in 2022 😂😂 Merry Christmas 🤶🎅 #Christmas

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@jheslin14

2 years

Not sure how good the new addition is going to be on the farm 🐶😴 😅 #bernesemountaindog

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@jheslin14

4 years

When you walk in front of someone's camera line 😂😂 "Oh jeez sorry, did I cross your path 😅" #agriculture #agcredible

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@jheslin14

5 years

I'm star struck @JoanneOR_Ox but she loves farming and has an open invite to my family farm! #legend

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@jheslin14

6 years

What is the underlying reason for calls to change the championship structure and alter the playing rules of football #GAA 🤔 The club championship with current rules has never been more exciting......

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

6 years

The #Ploughing18 Day 2 rightly called off due to health and safety #StormAli causing huge issues

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

10 months

Dairy cows and rugby make up 99% of the conversation this week! #NZ

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

3 years

After ~250 days at grass, cows are now in the shed for the winter. This will set us up nicely for grazing early in 2022 Cows will consume grass silage (fermented grass) for the winter as they prepare for calving in February Roll on spring 🌱🐂😃 #Irishbeef #Irishfarming

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@jheslin14

4 years

Its not just the resources you need but also, the structure to utilise them. This schools game finished at 08:15 in Dublin this morning 👏👏 All about the next generation #GAA

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@jheslin14

5 years

Good enough for the @KilcooGAC boys, good enough for me #GAA #TheToughest

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@jheslin14

4 years

When you have a call at 10 about IBR in cattle and a call at 11 with Davy Fitz on hurling ⁦ @wexfordhurling ⁩ ⁦ @JackOConnor_ ⁩ #workingfromhome

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@jheslin14

4 years

This one didnt turn out too bad! Born with bowed legs in 2017, she is currently producing the goods with her second calf and our best calf this year! #agcredible #beef

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

8 years

A day to remember and enjoyed by @UCDGAA and many alumni #UCD #SigersonCup #BillingsArmy

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

2 years

One of my most favourite calves we have ever produced 😍 Curaheen Earp heifer calf from an EBY cow 😃 couldn’t have hand picked nicer markings, future cow 🤞 Hope you like her as much as I do 😁 #sucklers #beef #Irishfarmin

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@jheslin14

3 years

Surgery is surely a good reason to finish the breeding season… Might also stop any talk of square bales at home!! 😂😂 👀 #GAA #farming

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

5 years

Happy St.Catherine's Day. Never forget! #iarmh íabú 😏

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@jheslin14

7 years

A true great @colmcooper13 I spent many hours with the ball in the garden pretending I was #TheGooch

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@jheslin14

3 years

Hard bet after kicking football for the evening #WorldMilkDay #Irishdairy #GAA

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@jheslin14

6 years

Rumour has it JP McManus flew the Pope in to celebrate with the Limerick hurlers #inthenameoftheLiamMcCarthy #coldplay #PopeInIreland

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

2 years

Operation townie to farmer update 🐂 Only in the door from a 13 hour shift in A&E and she wanted to visit the maternity ward to see this Knell bull calf, heart of gold! Not a monster but a live calf is a good calf 💪🙌 #Sucklers #Irishbeef #calving22

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@jheslin14

2 years

You can see the good news but the better news is they are both heifers sired by Belgian Blue PPS 😍 Two to watch #roansoftwitter #beef

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@jheslin14

3 years

What a crazy few days of weather 🙈 #spring2021 🤔 #irishagriculture

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@jheslin14

4 years

🔵⚪🏆 💙 @StLomansGAAClub

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

2 years

I was in Croke Park on Sunday and received a health alert for this cow 😩You see her eating, rumination and activity fell off a cliff! Vet treated for (early) Timber Tongue and normality has resumed. SenseHub & vet saved any prolonged illness and drop in performance 🙌 #AgTech

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@jheslin14

6 years

Leinster final with @jacquihurley @colmcooper13 #DUBvLAO

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@jheslin14

3 years

That feeling - No more restrictions GAA and crowds are back Win or lose, you have a few drinks in the local and you feel great 🙌 Step outside and the fresh air hits 🥴 - it’s not far away! 😂🤞 #GAA #agriculture

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@jheslin14

4 years

Pregnancy scan this morning: - 97% of cows in calf after 10 weeks of breeding - All heifers (AI) in calf The bull did well! #breeding2020

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

5 years

Sad to hear of the passing of John Morrison. Really opened my eyes to "coaching" at a young age. I'll never forget practicing the high catch with John, using balloons, at the solid age of 11 #RIP

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@jheslin14

5 years

Good article with Brian Fenton in the Irish Independent today and a great insight into his mentality. Of the many standout points the two best for me: - The Dubs have already had a meeting about the AI Final - Fento managed to mention cows. A real people pleaser that guy

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@jheslin14

3 years

Bryan Pendred aged 9 is a keen footballer and farmer! Bryan has been diagnosed with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and is currently being treated in Crumlin. As a #farming and #GAA community could you support Bryan as he starts his road to recovery?

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@jheslin14

2 years

Home-bred replacement heifers joining the cow herd and ready for breeding 🤞🙌 😄 #breeding22 #sucklers #beef

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@jheslin14

3 years

Annual TB test passed today, great start to the weekend 🙌 🐂 A few different colour shades here - who is your pick? #irishbeef

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@jheslin14

3 years

Asked her to whisper tonight’s lotto numbers…pretty sure there is an 11 mentioned 👀🤞🤞 😃🐄 #Irishdairy

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

6 years

I’m a fan of Dublin GAA and what they have achieved. The current playing group are truly admirable on/off field eg this video. Recent suggestions of rule changes ignores the elephant in the room. Compare/contrast these stories. How can we compete?

Dublin GAA

@DubGAAOfficial

6 years

To celebrate the launch of the new Dublin jersey, @Deanrock14 , @CKKilkenny93 & @MDMA_9 visited 3 schools around Dublin yesterday morning to surprise some of the students with a jersey of their own! 💙👕 #TheNextChapter

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@jheslin14

3 years

It’s great to see Offaly and Roscommon in an All-Ireland final, hard work by so many paying off.. Hopefully this game can add to the excitement we got to see yesterday - it might just be the best weekend for football in a long time 👏 #GAA

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@jheslin14

10 years

3.5 million for new stand in cusack park? wmeath players are 4 months w/o expenses and no access to gym. Investing in u-age more beneficial

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@jheslin14

2 years

Grass inspection before mowing 😏😃 #GAA #farming

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@jheslin14

3 years

The 10.50 is just off here in Westmeath @msd_ah #CheltenhamFestival #Irishdairy

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@jheslin14

3 years

Lahinch, you never disappoint 😃⛳️🐂 #summer21

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@jheslin14

6 years

Great to see @BrianFenton08 interested in farming lately and visit the #Ploughing2018 (Brian is wearing blue in both pictures)

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@jheslin14

3 years

Cows have to be fit not fat before calving and this is influenced by their diet! Unfortunately nobody likes to hear they are carrying too much flesh and their energy intake needs to change 🐂😂 #Irishbeef #calving22

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@jheslin14

3 years

No need to worry about lack of sleep before National League games this calving season 😅 #silverlining #GAA #calving2021

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@jheslin14

6 years

This picture speaks for itself, recorded in Teagasc Grange, Dunsany, Co.Meath. The sun is currently shining and hopefully there is more sunshine in store this coming week #agriculture #farming

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@jheslin14

6 years

"John, don't put a toe-hitch on this car and use it to transport cattle." Of course I won't 😉 Thanks @obrienmgar @renaultireland for the continued support of @westmeath_gaa

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

6 years

Every conversation I had this week I doubted the level of snow fall we would get. Point taken! Will someone make it stop now please? #beastfromtheeast #calving18

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@jheslin14

3 years

Yesterday, Kathleen Doorley (74 years young) and I brought in the cows for milking while son Eoin made a start in the parlour. I left motivated and positive for the future of Irish farming. A true family farm 🙌 Proud to be an Irish farmer 😃 #AgCredible #Irishfarmers #ThankYou

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@jheslin14

7 years

National league creates a great interest in our games esp when you win a cup in Croke Park! See you in Mojos @FallenLightsIRE #yopwestmeath

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@jheslin14

4 years

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Westmeath GAA

@westmeath_gaa

4 years

Westmeath county footballers will next weekend carry a special message on their jerseys for the clash against Armagh “Together for Mental Health” an initiative involving Pieta House and Good2Talk and supported by the county main sponsors O’Brien’s Renault

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@jheslin14

5 years

Congrats to the Dubs, great to watch and super ambassadors of the game 👏. Hopefully they all retire now 👀 Thanks in advance 😅 #GAA

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@jheslin14

5 years

Although this has no effect on our training camps to Leitrim, I'm devastated by this news 😂. Or is Leitrim counted as foreign?

Irish Independent Sport

@IndoSport

5 years

GAA declares ban on foreign training camps from next year

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@jheslin14

4 years

Will the plan to increase interest in GAA in the capital go full circle and lead to a decline? Their greatest competition is making the panel. Incredibly weak debate from the panel @RTEgaa I'd pay to watch a Dublin training game.. #GAA

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@jheslin14

2 years

Slurry and lime applied to our grassland today 🙌 Slurry was spread with the trailing shoe which is effective at reducing ammonia loss - Improving our carbon footprint and bottom line 🤞!! Good sprinkle of rain and sunshine please 👀💦🌞🌱🐂 #Irishbeef #Irishfarming

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@jheslin14

4 years

Well done @TomParsons_8 on a great career. Your come back from injury was inspirational and something you should be very proud of. I look forward to catching up in the future. Best of luck with your future endeavours.

Tom Parsons

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4 years

Time to go, Humbled, Honoured & Privileged, Thank You ❤ 💚

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3 years

Just in time 🌱🌞 #silage21

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3 years

Glorious evening #spring #grass #Irishdairy

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@jheslin14

2 years

Pregnancy results are in 🥁 93% in-calf 81% calving in 6 weeks 89% conception to 1st serve helped by #SenseHub and favourable breeding conditions.. Not all rosy as my favourite heifer didn’t go in calf 😢 roll on spring 23 🐂 #beef #IrishFarming

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@jheslin14

5 years

Deadly production from @StLomansGAAClub ahead of the "Street League" that starts for kids this Wednesday. They weren't long leaving the farm when I mentioned the jobs to do 😫😂 #GAA

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John Heslin

@jheslin14

4 years

With the talk of the GAA not going ahead due to COVID-19 our chance of winning the Leinster or All-Ireland championship with Westmeath is looking highly unlikely Now that the ploughing has been cancelled, we may have the Christmas dinner and wrap the year up now #staysafe 😁

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@jheslin14

3 years

Spreading lime today. Should save fertiliser costs and will help with soil fertility in 2022! Lime is a soil conditioner and controls soil acidity. Soil pH has a large influence on soil nutrient availability. #beef #sustainability

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@jheslin14

4 years

Took a break from picking stones to capture this picture A lot of hard work captured in one picture! Made us appreciate the stone picking 😅😁

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@jheslin14

2 years

Neighbours dog runs after the car every morning to “help” feed cows 😂 his enthusiasm for each day is contagious 😂 #Irishfarming #dogsoftwitter

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