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Local Democracy Reporter with the Irish Independent focusing on Dublin. Particularly interested in dereliction, transport and environmental issues. Get in touch: liam.coates@mediahuis.ie

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Distrust seeps into Kenmare as insidious details of Michael Gaine case emerge Gardaí have once again been combing through the farmer’s fields after remains were found in slurry

Distrust seeps into Kenmare as insidious details of Michael Gaine case emerge

18.05.2025 20:23 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Defence Forces’ members criticise ‘elitist’ and ‘archaic’ behaviour by some senior officers Delegate speaks of demeaning demands, such as to heat officers’ butter so it could be spread

Defence Forces’ members criticise ‘elitist’ and ‘archaic’ behaviour by some senior officers

16.05.2025 05:22 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Michael Gaine case: Rallying community in Kerry remembers missing man Attendees at Rally of the Lakes in Killarney recall member of group that formed in Kenmare around the rallying scene

Michael Gaine case: Rallying community in Kerry remembers missing man

05.05.2025 14:08 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Absolutely fabulous to spot two of these beauties in west Cork alongside bird expert Paul Connaughton. Thanks for everything Paul!

06.04.2025 13:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Where is Michael Gaine? The mysterious case of the missing Kerry farmer Kenmare mood ‘deepening into sadness’ as search stretches into third week

Where is Michael Gaine? The mysterious case of the missing Kerry farmer

04.04.2025 09:36 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

A privilege to talk to residents of Midleton for today’s Irish Times. Very important that substantive action is taken on its flood defence scheme - and soon.

31.03.2025 11:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Tallest tree in Co Donegal castle gardens among casualties of Storm Éowyn Clean-up continues at Ireland’s nature reserves more than three weeks after record winds hit

Tallest tree in Co Donegal castle gardens among casualties of Storm Éowyn

17.02.2025 13:11 — 👍 11    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0

A real privilege to speak to people in Cavan still struggling without electricity two weeks on. And there are thousands more like them around the country. Check out my piece below in The Irish Times ⬇️

09.02.2025 13:57 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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