Husband and Dad. Social Democrats Cllr for Rathfarnham Templeogue & Greenhills. Former Fingal County Cllr. Nottingham Forest Supporter & Marathon Runner.
Anyone else feel the way Joe Lolley is being treated is really poor. I can understand the club looking to move him on but putting training with the Under 23s??? Very harsh considering his service to the club
#nffc
Thank you Rathfarnham, Templeogue and a special mention to Greenhills who put their trust in me having replaced one of their own. To Dermot and Carly - blown away by your support and advice. Finally Valerie - your love, patience and unwavering support has been incredible ❤️❤️❤️❤️
My sincere thanks to Carly and my new colleagues in
@SocDems
for placing their trust in me. I'm really excited to be back working as a Councillor on
@sdublincoco
for Rathfarnham, Templeogue and Greenhills. Big shoes to fill. Can't wait to get started
#LE2024
It was my last day at the Council today. It’s been such an incredible privilege to represent my community for almost 5 years. Very happy now to pass the baton on to Cllr
@justinsinnott
who will work alongside
@CllrEoinOBroin
in Dublin South West & Dublin Mid West.
#SocDems
One thing this news has shown was the club clearly manufactured a row with Nottingham City Council. A ground move was always the agenda. The Council were an easy scapegoat
#NFFC
Whatever the result tonight I just hope we remain united behind the team snd the manager for the rest of the season. We've come so far already. Steve Cooper represents our best shot at progress and stability. Its been a phenomenal year and we musnt forget the good times
#nffc
With the Local Elections due to take place in eight months time I feel this is the right time to formally announce that I won’t be contesting the election in May 2019. It has been a huge privilege to work & serve as a Councillor for the Swords Ward.
#LE19
#Swords
#Santry
#Fingal
Thinking back about the season and all the positives, the FA Cup run really stood to us. Generated belief in the squad and support base. We could go toe to toe with the best with no fear. Built momentum and solidified the team. Never underestimate the potential of a Cup run
#nffc
Right, Manchester marathon done in 4.22. Great course and super conditions. Really friendly marathon with great support right through it. Badly need a 🍻 now 😁
#ManchesterMarathon
@Forest_No_22
@DTathletic
@TheAthleticFC
The current rate is 250k a year the City Council want £1M. There's a deal to be done. Leaving the City Ground over a row which wouldn't cover the wages of a loan player is madness.
Disingenuous stuff. I abhor nimbyism but the idea that Oireacthas members or Councillors should back every planning proposal without scrutiny is just wrong. The developers free for all didn't work before.
I'm compiling a list of politicians who lobbyed against any housing developments, if you can think of an example wil you tweet the politicians name, a link to a news story and the number of homes? I want to show how many aren't being built because of it.
Any other Irish political anoraks planning to stay up for the English Local Election results after midnight on BBC? I'm mildly looking forward to it to be honest 😃
@electionlit
#LocalElection2018
"We are a pro-European country. Our young people are overwhelmingly pro-European. It's time the 93% of us who support the EU had our voices heard"
#IrelandSouth
candidate
@malcolmbyrne
on
@VirginMedia_One
's
#bigdebate
calling for a rebalancing of the debate on Europe
#EP2019
Some of you still follow me from my days as a Cllr. I’m glad to be out of it, but proud to be backing
@justinsinnott
- a great candidate running for the
@SocDems
in our area.
I’ve known Justin for years - he’s an effective, hardworking and principled voice. Drop him a follow!
Would love to see Duncan elected this weekend. Was a privilege to serve alongside him for 5 years on Fingal. A really brilliant candidate and person
#GE2020
The Fingal Independent very kindly interviewed me last week on my decision not to stand for re-election in next year's Local Elections. I appreciated the opportunity to thank my fellow Councillors and the Fingal staff for all their support during my Council term
#le19
#Fingal
The Covid-19 crisis has exposed the deep inequalities that were built into our leaving cert. It has existed without much change since 1925 and is long overdue a reform.
Last weekend of the campaign done. It's been gruelling, but I've enjoyed canvassing and meeting people across the Ward over the last four months. Last big push from tomorrow morning
#LE24
After tonight the term 'career politician' will apply to a very select group of people. The lesson of the last three general elections is that politics is very fluid and very few TDs have a safe seat
#GE2020
The difficult 9th marathon completed. That was a tough day and tough course - heat and hills 🥵. Last 12k was a struggle. Feel like I've been to war 😀
#BrusselsMarathon
I am bunched after two long days tallying and observing counts in the RDS and Weston. Was lovely to meet with so many old friends (and rivals) over the two days.
I have a very good feeling about
@justinsinnott
when the Rathfarnham-Templeogue count resumes tomorrow. Fingers xed.
Really dissapointed to see this happen to a club legend. Talk of players turning against managers has been a common theme at Forest over the years. However the one consistent at Forest has been players consistently underperfroming
#nffc
Some breaking news: Martin O'Neill has lost his job at Nottingham Forest. A number of key players have increasingly turned against him. It's reached the top of the club and I'm told he's been sacked, five months since taking job
#NFFC
Another really positive afternoon today in Rathfarnham. Enjoying the canvassing immensely, and I'm grateful for the goodwill and courtesy I'm getting on the doorsteps. Lots of issues raised as well, which is fantastic #
#LE24
“When it comes to being present in this community, Labour is there. We work hard in this community, people in Swords know Labour is there for them.”
@CllrDuncanSmith
accepting his nomination to run in
#LE19
Is it true that northerners eat off pan lids & spend their time playing bingo, drinking & gossiping?
In 1970, the BBCs Man Alive sent a posh southerner to Bury to find out
Incredible footage via
@BBCArchive
from the Golden Age of broadcasting
One of the few positives this week has been the leadership shown by the Irish Government and agents of the State. Compare that with Britain and the United States. Chalk and cheese
#COVID19
Delighted to see Duncan selected. The stand out candidate in Fingal. Having worked alongside him for 5 years on the Council I know he makes a difference. Swords needs a TD. No one better than Duncan. I might even knock the odd door for him 😀
Tonight we have selected
@CllrDuncanSmith
as our candidate for the upcoming by-election in Fingal. Duncan embodies the real values of our Party. 🌹
We’re delighted to have a strong candidate like Duncan candidate run in Dublin Fingal which has such strong and solid Labour roots.
Exhausted after watching that. What a result, would have snapped your hand off for that score pre-match. The City Ground will be a cauldron on Tuesday night
#nffc
This is absolutely spot on. Would-be Councillors need to focus on what they want to do on their Council and their area. By all means have a position on national issues however it is the local that is important
#LE19
Why are so many
#LE19
candidates listing national issues as their priorities? Surely it would make sense to consider items which actually fall under the remit of County Councils instead? 🤔
No one saw that coming 😳 Season defining result against an elite club. Delighted for all the Irish lads that travelled. Deserved that after the wilderness years and losing at home to clubs like Scunthorpe and Plymouth
@Official_NFSC
@munsterforest
#nffc
UK elections very different to Irish ones but the harshest difference is having to watch an exit poll just as polls close and then an all night count 😫 At least in Ireland politicians can enjoy a post poll pint(s) and dream the dream for 10 hours 😀😀😀
#GE2109
Really interesting programme today and a great overview of what's happening in Vocational education all over Europe. The future of VET, challenges and opportunities. A lot of interest in what Ireland's doing and in our new FET Strategy.
@SOLASFET
#ReferNet
Good luck to all the candidates and the tough four weeks ahead. Poster night always the most stressful part of the campaign. The one thing I certainly won't miss
#LE19
Love to be at the City Ground tonight. Fingers crossed we make it a decent game and perform at the levels we have been. The toughest test yet. Pre-match refreshments
#nffc
A new manager embracing the glorious history of our club. Buckle up we're going on an amazing journey. We're on our way!!!! Loving Karanka. Our Special One
#nffc
A very special moment meeting some
@NFFC
legends and getting to know The City Ground a bit better. Really looking forward to a great atmosphere on Saturday to start our time here.
#NFFC
Ian Duncan Smith states the Irish Presidential Election in November 2018 is an influencing Irish Government Brexit stance. Fear of Sinn Fein 😯 🙄 Utterly clueless on Irish affairs
#C4news
#Brexit
Are FF going to publish their alternative proposal or just play local politics? Without proper infrastructure for waste treatment Dublin is in trouble. Ringsend ready at capacity.
Continuing to campaign against Monster Sewage plant this afternoon.
#Portmarnock
swimmers out in force. And
@BorisJohnson
says you can't polish a turd!!
.
@ronanlyons
says in
@TheSundayIndo
that over the next 50 years Ireland will need 2m apartments, with 600,000 in Dublin
That's a lot of common areas, Owners' Management Cos, volunteer directors, service charges, sinking funds...with no regulation or support = Ticking Timebomb
Christ i'm not right after that 😬The stress of that game and penalties. We never ever do anything easy. Amazing feeling to get through that match
#nffc
These lads are top drawer and they have been the catalyst for the atmosphere at the City Ground getting better and better since we started the run to the play offs last season
@MikeyClarke22
@gergmitch
#nffc