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Executive Producer/Director @RTE Entertainment. Award winning documentary maker. Head of ☘️ delegation @eurovision . Creature of the road. Defier of odds.

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Michael Kealy
3 months
99 problems but a witch ain’t one #BambieThug #eurovision
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Unbelievably proud of these guys! #teamireland #eurovision
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8 years
Hello from the Green room! @NickyByrne you did us proud! #Eurovision #NickyByrne #TeamIreland
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Michael Kealy
6 months
This is 100% the year of Bambie Thug #Eurovision 🖤☘️🇮🇪
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Michael Kealy
3 months
No matter what your views are about this year’s song contest, all artists deserve to be treated with courtesy and respect. The contest was specifically founded to unite people through music. We need to ignore all voices advocating hate, division and intolerance. #eurovision
@Eurovision
Eurovision Song Contest
4 months
The EBU calls for all artists participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest to be treated respectfully and condemns all abuse and harassment. For our full statement please go to
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What an amazing person and a thoroughly deserving winner! Thanks to all our talented artists who stepped up and gave it a shot… so proud of all of these stars. @kearneynurse @Bambiethug @RealJyellowL @ailshamusic #NextinLine @EricaCody #eurosong #LateLateShow #Eurovision
@Eurovision
Eurovision Song Contest
6 months
The Emerald Isle has spoken! 🇮🇪 BAMBIE THUG will represent Ireland ☘️
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8 years
You just never know who you might meet on a night out in Stockholm @NickyByrne @daraobriain #Eurovision #ireland
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Michael Kealy
5 years
Delighted to be working with this group of super talented individuals!
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5 years
Farewell Gay... gratitude always. #LateLate #rte
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Michael Kealy
10 years
Big congrats to Dolores Comerford Kathy Fox @JohnMcMahonIrl @marmosets and co for tonight's #LateLateToyShow Accept no inferior substitutes!
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Michael Kealy
8 years
In ear monitor check before our first rehearsal #Eurovision #ireland @NickyByrne
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Michael Kealy
1 year
@Jim_Sheridan I remember her powerful performance of this song. She was such a special person… and helped transform this country in more ways than she probably ever really knew. It was such a privilege being in her presence, listening to her sing. RIP Sinead.
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Michael Kealy
2 years
Unfortunately 🇮🇪 are not in the #Eurovision final tonight ( #robbed ) but don’t forget to watch what promises to be an incredible show nevertheless. @RTEOne 8pm
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Michael Kealy
5 years
Devastated by the loss of Marian. I was her Series Producer on RTE Radio once upon a time and sat opposite her for a year, we got on like a house on fire. Deepest sympathies to John and Jack. Such terrible news. RIP Marian.
@rte
RTÉ
5 years
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Marian Finucane. “Ireland has lost a unique voice,” says Director-General Dee Forbes. “A pioneer in broadcasting,” says Moya Doherty.
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2 years
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EBU
2 years
The EBU has issued the statement below regarding Russia's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 Find it online here➡️ #Eurovision #ESC2022
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Michael Kealy
10 years
Very sad to hear of the death of author and RTÉ Television Director Anita Notaro... much too young. #RIP
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Michael Kealy
8 years
Congrats Derek Mooney for winning radio Event of the Year for Dawn Chorus #rosedor #berlin
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Michael Kealy
4 years
Still processing the awful news of the death of our friend and colleague Keelin Shanley. So many happy memories of working with her over the years in both radio and TV. She was so talented, smart, funny, kind... so many things. Heartbroken for her family. RIP Keelin.
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9 years
When he heard I was Irish this monkey in Vienna insisted I take his badge. #IRL #ESC2015 #MarRef #proudtobeirish http://t.co/TJ1V8HSJSm
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Michael Kealy
6 years
EBU Director General Noel Curran kindly dropped by to wish #teamireland well before the show on Tuesday... He's certainly no stranger to Eurovision!
@EBU_HQ
EBU
6 years
Our DG Noel Curran is in Lisbon for the 63rd @Eurovision , following the great work being done by hosts @rtppt and the EBU’s staff. Noel has a long history with the event as he explains below. Get exclusive backstage access on our social channels #AllAboard #Eurovision #ESC2018
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Michael Kealy
8 years
Last vocal warm up before hitting the stage for tonight's #Eurovision jury final. Go #TeamIreland !!
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Michael Kealy
6 years
Could not be a more deserving winner!
@RTS_media
Royal Television Society
6 years
Judges praised the winner for her calm and courageous reporting in some of the world's most dangerous places, showing "a range and depth which marked them out from very strong field as a worthy winner". Congratulations @OrlaGuerin , our Television Journalist of the Year #RTSAwards
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Michael Kealy
8 years
Been very lucky to have met some legends in my time as a TV producer but meeting Bruce recently for #latelateshow was a definite highlight.
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Michael Kealy
9 years
Here's my article on Grace Farrell > Why did Grace Farrell die in a New York doorway? http://t.co/kzeLIPeVuV via @IrishTimesLife
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Michael Kealy
6 years
We’re next. *gulp* #ireland #eurovision
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3 years
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Michael Kealy
5 years
@aoifekelleher @RTEdoconone @RTERadio1 Great doc. What an indictment of the cruel, oppressive and warped society that was Ireland in the 1980s. #doconone
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Michael Kealy
4 years
She’s a superstar! @lesleyroyreal And @thisispopbaby are proper legends. Unbelievably disappointed for everyone who put such creative energy into our production this year.
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Michael Kealy
2 years
Hello from the green room… still time to vote for @Brooke_Scullion #EUROVISION #irl Standby for a great interval performance #peoplehavethepower
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Michael Kealy
9 years
All set on the crisp front for tonight's Eurovision Semi-Final. @MrTaytoIreland #irl #eurovision #ESC2015 http://t.co/c1zZCpncFR
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Michael Kealy
5 years
I’ve stayed in better Airbnb’s tbh #telaviv
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Michael Kealy
5 years
“Music gets you through those moments in life” ...the truth #thescript #latelateshow
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Michael Kealy
3 years
Congratulations to the amazing @DeniseChaila winner of the @rte Choice Music Prize Album of the Year! Thanks to AdamClayton for doing the honours @u2
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Michael Kealy
6 years
Amazing!
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Adrian Kavanagh
6 years
Having been at odds of 300-1 before making it out of Tuesday's semi final, Ireland #IRL 🇮🇪 are now up to third place in the #Eurovision betting odds rankings!!! It's like Jedward-mania all over again... @michaelkealy1 @Ryan_Acoustic
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Michael Kealy
6 years
Standing by for Good Morning Britain @piersmorgan @ITV
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Michael Kealy
8 years
Thanks to Eurovision winner Paul Harrington for dropping in on our final rehearsal #Eurovision #ireland
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Michael Kealy
4 years
Not long now #Eurovision fans!
@rte
RTÉ
4 years
Not long now #Eurovision fans! Hear the Irish entry first on @RTE2fm Breakfast with Doireann & Eoghan on March 5th & see the act perform live on @RTELateLateShow the next day ⭐️ This year’s act will work w/ creative group @thisispopbaby 🇮🇪 #inittowinit
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Michael Kealy
5 years
A beautiful voice, a brilliant broadcaster and a nicer man you couldn’t hope to meet. Deepest sympathies to his family. RIP Larry
@rte
RTÉ
5 years
With great sadness RTÉ has announced the death of Larry Gogan. More on @morningireland now.
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Michael Kealy
9 years
Backstage with @SterlingMolly at #ESC2015 @rte - on stage for first rehearsal next. http://t.co/LzFyrVYll8
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Michael Kealy
6 years
Just about to hit the stage for the dress rehearsal before tonight’s jury final. #eurovision #teamireland
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Michael Kealy
10 years
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Michael Kealy
10 years
Filming Ireland's postcard for #Eurovision today in @smockalley http://t.co/AcGvmXcvAp
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Michael Kealy
6 years
We’re on next! Good luck @Ryan_Acoustic and co.! You’ve done brilliantly to get here! #teamireland #eurovision ☘️☘️☘️🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
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Michael Kealy
9 years
We're about to put our feet up with a nice cup of tea and watch the #eurovision @Alfiechops @GregFrenchMusic #IRL http://t.co/qlQO8umPPL
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Michael Kealy
8 years
Eurovision meeting in Stockholm - 61 days to go. No pressure @NickyByrne !
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Michael Kealy
9 years
It's our #Eurovision star @SterlingMolly doing some bee keeping in Austria, what could possibly go wrong? #buzzbuzz http://t.co/izS2inpAbL
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Michael Kealy
8 years
Love Sweden, love the Swedes. #Eurovision #ireland
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6 months
@Bambiethug Oh don’t forget Ukraine 🇺🇦 🖤
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Michael Kealy
7 years
Losing Eurovision semifinal was hard but all the more so by the news last night that we also lost one of RTE's greats. #RIP Kevin Linehan
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Michael Kealy
10 years
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Michael Kealy
2 years
A photo I took near Maidan Square, Kyiv a few years ago. Thinking of everyone in Ukraine tonight, stay safe - these are very worrying times. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦☮️ #Ukraine
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Michael Kealy
9 years
If you do one thing today... Just get out and vote. No excuses. #UseYourVote #MarRef http://t.co/Uy3qEXpUOR
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Michael Kealy
6 years
Walking through #UCD this morning and Bad by @u2 is blasting from the speakers for Freshers week and suddenly I’m 18 and in first Arts again. #tempusfugit #adastra #u2
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Michael Kealy
6 years
Got my lucky green room socks on #teamireland #eurovision2018 #shamrocks
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Michael Kealy
9 years
Living it up at the Irish Embassy in Austria with @SterlingMolly @martylyricfm and great hosts Steph and Sharon. http://t.co/FZT6xpOy7D
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Michael Kealy
7 years
Up next... nerves are shot. #eurovision2017
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Michael Kealy
10 years
#LateLateToyShow number 2 trend worldwide. Nearly as impressive as the show itself! http://t.co/5lbLsiL1KF
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Michael Kealy
9 years
This is my doc going out next Sat. Please listen if you get a chance > RTÉ Radio 1: Doc on One - Grace and Emmanuel http://t.co/Z1cCyvRlpA
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Michael Kealy
5 years
Can’t express how much I love this band... been a fan since a teenager. #thecure #fridayiminlove
@BBCRadio2
BBC Radio 2
5 years
@thecure 🎵 It's Friday, I'M IN LOVE! 🎵 🧡🧡🧡 So. Good. #Glastonbury2019 #TheCure #Glastonbury
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11 years
Happy new year from The OB truck in College Green Dublin! #madness #nyelive http://t.co/tjuLXlpsLW
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Michael Kealy
4 years
Tune into my new doc about the life and times of Sam Millar at 1pm this Saturday on @RTERadio1 made with co-producer par excellence @TimDesmond10
@RTERadio1
RTÉ Radio 1
4 years
This is one extraordinary @RTEdoconone 🏦💸 Sam Millar’s life is stranger than fiction. After spending time in the H Blocks and prison in the US for robbing a bank, Sam is now a best-selling author of crime fiction. Seven Million Dollar Man Saturday 1pm or podcast tomorrow 📲
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6 years
Amazing how all these set changes take just 40 secs #Austria #Eurovision
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Michael Kealy
9 years
Wish us luck! C'mon #Ireland ! #Eurovision #IRL
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Michael Kealy
4 years
@HelenORahilly Oh that is bad news. The channel made some of the greatest music programmes.
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Michael Kealy
9 years
Red carpet fun in #Vienna At the grand opening of the #esc2015 @rte http://t.co/jMK09lMh9G
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Michael Kealy
8 years
Mmm... Not really something you want to see in a restaurant after you've eaten.
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Michael Kealy
8 years
Very important issues being discussed on both @RTELateLateShow and @RTERayDarcyShow this Fri @ 9.35pm and Sat @ 9.45pm #donorawarenessweek
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Michael Kealy
3 years
@Burkedec No need to worry - There will be news very soon.
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Michael Kealy
11 years
Locked in the dressing room, potential moment of disaster averted by @ryandolanmusic http://t.co/w9bp9Xhbb3
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Michael Kealy
6 years
C’mon Ireland 🇮🇪 🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️☘️🤞
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Michael Kealy
8 years
Really powerful pre-match ad highlighting homelessness @FocusIreland . Text Home to 50300 to donate €2 #ShoulderToShoulder
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Michael Kealy
10 years
The Golden Ticket... Well wristband actually. #toyshow #latelate http://t.co/qckwuRcmDX
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Michael Kealy
5 years
Dylan on point in Kilkenny (with bonus Neil Young contribution). #bobdylan #NeilYoung
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Michael Kealy
9 years
Happy birthday John Lennon. He would have been 75 today. #imagine #peace #allyouneedislove http://t.co/inVRZAwtxO
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Michael Kealy
6 years
Beautiful story - 14-year-old Syrian girl living in Mosney Accommodation Centre in Co Meath has taught herself the piano.
@rtenews
RTÉ News
6 years
This 14-year-old Syrian girl living in Mosney Accommodation Centre in Co Meath has taught herself the piano in less than six months (🎧 recommended)
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8 years
This is so tragic. Thoughts with Rachel's family... Really appreciate again just how lucky I was. #spreadyourwings
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Michael Kealy
10 years
Irish delegation rocking the red carpet. #Eurovision http://t.co/P3Jfy9ypBJ
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Michael Kealy
9 years
Really excited to be going to #ESC2016 in Sweden with Nicky and the song Sunlight
@IndoEnts
Independent Ents
9 years
RTÉ bets on Nicky Byrne to return Ireland to Eurovision glory
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Michael Kealy
8 years
What a terrible loss. Such a great comedian, appreciated by talk show hosts and producers everywhere. #larrysanders
@THR
The Hollywood Reporter
8 years
Report: Comedian Garry Shandling dies at 66
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Michael Kealy
10 years
Powerful stuff from @evelyn_orourke on the #latelate ... even @JohnMcMahonIrl comes out of it well ;)
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Michael Kealy
10 years
I'm an emotional wreck #bod
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Michael Kealy
8 years
Repeat of my documentary 'Grace and Emmanuel' this weekend on Radio 1. Listen if you get a chance. @netouhey
@RTEdoconone
RTÉ Documentary On One
8 years
In Sunday's doc @7pm @michaelkealy1 tells the story of Grace. Raised in an Irish care home, she froze to death in NY
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Michael Kealy
7 years
Interesting day full of firsts - Had Chicken Kyiv in Kyiv, a monkey jumped on my back in the street and oh yeah @KLM lost my bag #eurovision
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