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Journalist with the Connacht Tribune and Galway City Tribune @ctribune . Email stephen.corrigan @ctribune .ie

Galway/Wicklow
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4 years
Prince William shows of his juggling skills at Tribeton @CTribune
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Kate and William have arrived at Tribeton. Greeted by Minister Josepha Madigan and Galway 2020 CEO Patricia Philbin @CTribune
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The stage is set for the arrival of Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Tribeton in Galway City. Exhibitions from @galway2020 including Galway Community Circus and Hoops Basketball @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Noel Grealish (Ind) polling extremely well in Oughterard boxes #GalwayWest #GE2020 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
3 years
Delighted to have been shortlisted for two @local_ireland Media Awards this year, for @CTribune coverage of the brilliant paddle borders’ rescue on Galway Bay! #localnewsmatters
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4 years
Will and Kate greet the massive crowd waiting as they leave Tígh Chóilí @CTribune
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4 years
Kate and William reportedly just landed at Carnmore Airport. Should be in the city shortly @CTribune
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The Social Democrats have secured two seats on Galway City Council as Alan Curran crosses the line in City West, joining Eibhlín Seoighthe who was elected in City Central last night. @CTribune #LE24
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Stephen Corrigan
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The Labour Party’s Helen Ogbu becomes the first ever black woman elected to Galway City Council. Aisling Burke (SF) and Shane Forde (FG) have also been elected, with all six seats in City East now filled @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Huge crowds out on the streets @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Delighted to have been shortlisted for the @local_ireland News Story of the Year Award for a feature looking at privilege and inequality in third level education #localnewsmatters
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4 years
Tribune is tops in Media Awards! -
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Buying and supporting your local paper in this crisis will ensure that when we do get through it, the voice of your community will continue to be represented in its pages. Democracy can’t function without good quality journalism - it matters now more than ever #covid19 #buyapaper
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“Regional and national media, newspapers and broadcasters, play a vital role in serving the community. Their importance in this unique crisis is underlined by the damage caused by the abuse of other platforms by keyboard warriors and conspiracy theorists posing as experts.” #NUJ
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Stephen Corrigan
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Sitting councillor John Connolly (FF) becomes the fourth candidate elected in Galway City West. His surplus is now being distributed, with sitting councillors Níall McNelis (Labour) and Peter Keane (FF) set to be elected on the next count. Green Party Cllr Niall Murphy will lose
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Stephen Corrigan
3 years
German President Frank Walter-Steinmeier with Michael D at the Ros na Rún set in an Spidéal @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
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Cllr Clodagh Higgins (FG) is the second candidate home in Galway City West. @CTribune #LE24
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Sinn Féin’s @Farrell_Mairead staying ahead as the tallies pass the half way point in #GalwayWest #GE2020
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4 years
TALLIES #GalwayWest : Farrell holding lead at half-way point #GE2020
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Tallies from Athenry-Oranmore – 84% boxes A Dolan 16.66% T Grealish 14.24% D Collins 12.66% J Charity 10.24% P Feeney 8% E Gallagher 8% L O’Hara 7.76% C Keane 6.41% S H Quinn 5.9% 7 seats; Sinn Féin in contention, sitting Cllr Herterich Quinn in danger of losing seat @ctribune
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Returning Officer calls for quiet in #GalwayWest and asks that a tri-colour held up by SF supporters be taken down. “This is not the place for it.” #GE2020 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
1 month
Fianna Fáil has asked the returning officer to stop the recount in City East and an announcement will soon be made deeming Helen Ogbu (Lab), Aisling Burke (SF) and Shane Forde (FG) elected. Sitting Fianna Fáil councillor, Michael Crowe, will lose his seat @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
1 month
Final two seats in City West filled by Cllr Níall McNelis (Labour) and Cllr Peter Keane (FF), bringing the count for Galway City Council to an end with all 18 seats filled. @CTribune #LE24
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Stephen Corrigan
1 month
Cllr Mike Cubbard (Ind) and Cllr Eddie Hoare (FG) reelected on the first count in Galway City Central @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
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Labour has taken a second seat on Galway City Council with the election of John McDonagh in City Central. All six seats in the area have now been filled, with the final two taken by the Social Democrats’ Eibhlín Seoighthe and Fianna Fail’s Josie Forde. @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
5 years
Eddie Hoare (FG) elected on the 10th count for Galway City Central. His surplus of 45 to be redistributed. Frank Fahy (FG), Colette Connolly (Ind) and Martina O’Connor (GRN) to take final 3 seats after the next count #LE19 #galway @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
5 years
Chair of NUJ West of Ireland Branch @Siobhanholliman introducing @franmcnulty and @kenfoxe at @NUJWest Freedom of Information Seminar in Galway.
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Stephen Corrigan
8 years
Round of applause for Social Democrats' Niall Ó Tuaithaill who is eliminated on the 11th count with 5,278 votes in Galway West. #gyw #GE16
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Sinn Féin’s @Farrell_Mairead and supporters line up ahead of the announcement of her election in #GalwayWest #GE2020 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
1 month
City East Count: Cllr Terry O’Flaherty (Ind) elected to Galway City Council for a sixth consecutive term. @CTribune #LE24
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Stephen Corrigan
1 month
The length of the of European ballot is causing problems in Galway! Returning Officer has asked counters to be careful after a number of mistakes. "Part of the problem is the European ballot is so long that it's getting bent at the top or bottom." @CTribune #LE24
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Stephen Corrigan
1 month
Albert Dolan (FF) and Tomás Grealish (Ind) elected in Athenry-Oranmore on the first count. (Video: Denise McNamara) @CTribune #LE24
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Stephen Corrigan
5 years
A resurgent Fianna Fáil celebrates as they get ready to take their fifth seat on Galway City Council #LE19 #GalwayCityLE19 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
1 month
The final lineup for Galway City East. Counting continues for City Central and City West. @CTribune #LE24
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Stephen Corrigan
1 month
Alan Cheevers (FF) tops the poll in Galway City East. Seen here crunching the numbers with 2019 poll-topper Declan McDonnell (Ind) who’s 22 votes behind him this time around. #LE24 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
6 years
The only thing fresh in the shops today @CTribune #buyapaper
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
. @Farrell_Mairead and @eamonocuiv neck and neck with an 80% tally completed in #GalwayWest #GE2020 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
1 month
Cllr Alan Cheevers (FF) and Cllr Declan McDonnell (Ind) the first two candidates home in Galway City East after 10 counts. @CTribune #LE24
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Catherine Connolly and supporters celebrate taking the fourth seat in #GalwayWest #GE2020
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Cheers as @Farrell_Mairead arrives at the #GalwayWest count centre in Salthill. The Sinn Féin candidate is on course to take the second seat of five, having lost her seat on Galway City Council just nine months ago #GE2020 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
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Stephen Corrigan
5 years
Sorting underway at Leisureland #Galway #LE19 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
1 month
Fine Gael Cllr Clodagh Higgins is just three votes off the quota after the 8th count for Galway City West. Independent Jarlath Feeney eliminated. @CTribune #LE24
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Stephen Corrigan
1 month
Cllr Frank Fahy (FG) re-elected to Galway City Council on the ninth count for Galway City Central @CTribune #LE24
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Kate and William’s arrival in the west has been delayed by foggy conditions. Told the fog has made for difficult flying conditions, with the Duke and Duchess due to arrive by helicopter @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
1 month
Count for Galway City East suspended by Returning Officer Gary McMahon until 2pm “to consider options”. It’s understood a recount is being considered as 16 votes separate MJ Crowe (FF) and S Forde (FG) for the final seat. Labour and SF will take the other two. @CTribune #LEA24
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Slowly edging towards filling the last two seats in Galway West. Redistribution of Mairead Farrell’s surplus underway #GalwayWest #GE2020 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
1 month
Early tallies from Athenry-Oranmore; 42% of boxes T Grealish 14.8% A Dolan 13.27% D Collins 12.84% J Charity 10.61% P Feeney 8.58% C Keane 7.89% E Gallagher 7.89% L O’Hara 7.68% S H Quinn 5.97% 7 seats; several boxes from Athenry, Claregalway, Oranmore still to tally @ctribune
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Protests from The Socialist Party and Extinction Rebellion at NUIG ahead of the #cblive leaders’ debate due to kick off in an hour. Chants of “when I say landlord, you say rat”.
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Stephen Corrigan
2 years
@FHmediastuff @CTribune @GalwayCycling Gráinne, you were not in Tuam District Court when this case was heard. The court report accurately reflects what was said in court. I’m not sure when you last covered court but reporters can’t include ‘facts’ that weren’t heard.
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
A breakdown of where the first preferences in #GalwayWest went. The second count is underway with the redistribution of Daragh O'Flaherty's 318 votes #GE2020 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
5 years
Full tally for Galway City Central now complete. Independent Mike Cubbard on course to top the poll for the second time in a row. Candidates on the left performing strongly #LE19 #galway @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Ó Cuiv and Farrell lead, with Grealish not far behind, as the tally in #GalwayWest passes 90% #GE2020 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Ó Cuív, Farrell and Grealish make up the top three as the #GalwayWest tally passes 70% #GE2020 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
1 month
The state of play in Tuam with 83% of boxes tallied. FG picking up the lion’s share of first preferences so far @CTribune #LE24
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
All 5 seats in #GalwayWest filled: Éamon Ó Cuív (FF) Noel Grealish (Ind) Mairéad Farrell (SF) Catherine Connolly (Ind) Hildegarde Naughton (FG) #GE2020 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
1 month
The ‘King of Knocknacarra’ reigns supreme! Cllr Donal Lyons (Ind) elected on the first count, topping the poll in City West - his sixth consecutive win. @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
99% tally for #GalwayWest indicates Ó Cuív will top the poll once again, with Farrell not too far behind him #GE20 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
5 years
John McDonagh LAB eliminated after 10-hour recount in Galway City Central. Was level on 768 with Green's Martina O'Connor, but McDonagh eliminated due to a lower number of first preferences. 10th count to proceed shortly #galway #LE19 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Counting about to get underway at the Lawn Tennis Club #GalwayWest #GE2020
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Stephen Corrigan
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Sorting underway at Leisureland for Galway City and County votes. Boxes from Conamara North now fully opened and a start made on Gort-Kinvara. #LE24 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
8 years
The race is on for student accommodation - in this week's Connacht Tribune.
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Social Democrats candidate Niall Ó Tuathail concedes it’s unlikely the party will take a seat in #GalwayWest as the first count continues #GE2020 @CTribune
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Niall Ó Tuathail
4 years
So proud of this incredible team & campaign. It’s not looking like we’ll win a seat this time around in Galway but we’ve increased our vote % and @SocDems are making gains nationally. Thanks so much to everyone who trusted me with the honour of their vote. #galwaywest #ge2020
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
A highly welcome addition!Congratulations @Siobhanholliman #localnewsmatters
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Jennifer Bray
4 years
Cabinet has approved the addition of @Siobhanholliman to the Future of Media Commission @IrishTimesPol
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Stephen Corrigan
2 months
Congratulations @Siobhanholliman , a brilliant advocate for local journalism.
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Tuam Herald
2 months
Galway’s oldest newspaper announces appointment of new Editor @local_ireland #tuam #journalism #LocalNews
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Stephen Corrigan
8 years
Galway's new ministers @DenisNaughten , @Finianmcgrathtd and @mitchelloconnor - in today's Connacht Tribune
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Stephen Corrigan
7 years
The stupidity of people getting in the water in Salthill...no consideration for the lives at risk if they need saving.
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Stephen Corrigan
5 years
Full recheck and recount for Galway City East to begin this evening at request of Mairead Farrell SF. In Galway City Central, a full recount and recheck for Galway City central tomorrow morning at request of John McDonagh LAB #LE19 #Galway @ctribune
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Stephen Corrigan
8 years
Voters still undecided looking for inspiration would be doing well to get anything from that other than a pain in the arse #leadersdebate
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Stephen Corrigan
3 years
‘Your job recommendations from LinkedIn’
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Stephen Corrigan
6 years
Student fees refunded on concern over quality of course
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Independents rule the day in Roscommon-Galway where Michael Fitzmaurice and Denis Naughten are first and second, and Sinn Féin's Clare Kerrane just behind them #RoscommonGalway #GE20 @CTribune
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Stephen Corrigan
8 years
Fair play to @kfmradio and @ShaneBeattyKFM for their coverage of Athy church controversy. Highlights prejudices that are too often ignored.
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Stephen Corrigan
5 years
Nuala Nolan (Aontú) eliminated on the second count for Galway City East. Her 145 votes will now be redistributed #LE19 #galway
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Stephen Corrigan
5 years
With half of Galway City East tallied, Fianna Fáil’s Alan Cheevers looks set to take a seat. All boxes for the ward now open with a final tally due shortly #LE19 #galway @ctribune
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Stephen Corrigan
6 years
@cosaingalway @CTribune @endacunningham @Barnacles09 @trageal Producing a high-quality newspaper requires people buying it. Those who might don’t need to when articles are shared on here in their entirety. I’d appreciate it if you took this down seeing as the City Tribune has only been in shops for a couple of days.
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Stephen Corrigan
5 years
Sinn Féin have lost all three seats on Galway City Council - to be confirmed shortly by a recount result due from City East. #Galway #LE2019 @CTribune
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Connacht/CityTribune
5 years
7th Count City West: Ó Conchúir eliminated #LE19 #LE2019
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Stephen Corrigan
7 years
@cosaingalway There was a member of the Gardaí at the meeting and pictures of all of the damage caused since February - enough to fill two notice boards!
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Stephen Corrigan
8 years
They've only gone and done it! European Capital of Culture 2020 -Galway #Galway2020
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Stephen Corrigan
6 years
@m_brosnan You could knock me down with a feather.
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Stephen Corrigan
4 years
Counting continues in #GalwayWest
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Connacht/CityTribune
4 years
#GalwayWest 8th Count: Ó Cuív, Grealish, Farrell elected #GE2020
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Stephen Corrigan
2 years
@katieharr1988 Congratulations Katie!
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Stephen Corrigan
10 years
The things you've to do for a camera shot... @WiseMona http://t.co/VqipvKUxuG
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Stephen Corrigan
7 years
@cosaingalway @GalwayCityCo @FriendsMerlinWD It's all outlined in today's City Tribune.
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Stephen Corrigan
8 years
Independent Catherine Connolly now only 870 votes off quota. #gyw #GE2016
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Stephen Corrigan
8 years
Antics of the con artists at the top of #console completely disgusting. Shameful doesn't even come close #rtept
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Stephen Corrigan
3 years
@Orlaodo You’re privileged to have people willing to share their most personal stories with you, trusting you to tell it on their behalf. You can highlight injustice at the highest level, but also where it affects just one person who might otherwise not be heard.
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Stephen Corrigan
9 years
Get out and vote today! You have the power to change this country for the better #YesEquality http://t.co/vzanT9D7jh
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Stephen Corrigan
8 years
Rubber Bandits spot on once again...
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Stephen Corrigan
10 years
Questionable blog name is about to be tested! @WiseMona #teachandtweet
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Stephen Corrigan
8 years
Everything crossed for Galway! #IBackGalway #Galway2020 #GaillimhAbu
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Stephen Corrigan
8 years
Lovely piece of poetry in tomorrow's Sun...
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Stephen Corrigan
10 years
On the lookout for something of interest for tomorrow's class @WiseMona #teach &tweet #nuig
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Stephen Corrigan
5 years
Independent candidate for Galway City East Michael Tully eliminated. The distribution of his votes will be the last count in this electoral area tonight, to be resumed in the morning #LE19 #Galway
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Stephen Corrigan
8 years
It's all kicking off in Kildare...
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Stephen Corrigan
7 years
@cosaingalway I think those plans are due before the Council shortly...Kingston Park. The SPC approved them before the summer
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Stephen Corrigan
6 years
Department of Justice : Help 9-Yr Old Eric - Sign the Petition! via @Change
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