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European based journalist currently freelancing for Dublin People newspapers and the European Commission. Opinions are my own.

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Read what I posted. Iโ€™m not defending him.

02.12.2024 10:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If youโ€™re wondering where all that branded Proper 12 taken off Irish shelves ended up, try Kaufland in Bulgaria.

01.12.2024 14:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m not disagreeing. Iโ€™m just saying why I think he has local support based on some experience.

30.11.2024 13:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s still an accepted narrative around where heโ€™s from, as the vote shows. Most people there are decent folk and, as you say, have suffered more than most from the drug trade but they donโ€™t connect Hutch with that. No way would they vote for a drug dealer.

30.11.2024 13:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah, Iโ€™m not trying to justify him in anyway. He has successfully distanced himself from the local drug trade. The narrative is he robbed from the rich and got lucky with property. Lots of blind eyes turned.

30.11.2024 12:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I know a lot of people around the north inner city who think highly of him. He set up the boxing club and has given money to people whoโ€™ve run into financial problems. I know one lad who he paid for a holiday to reward him for getting clean from drugs. Different world.

30.11.2024 11:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Fun fact: He first met his ex-wife when she interviewed him for Northside People.

27.11.2024 11:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Labour's Euro comeback and the coalition question; 30 minutes with Aodhรกn ร“ Rรญordรกin From Labour's years in the wilderness, the aftermath of the riots and potential coalition partners, Labour MEP Aodhรกn ร“ Rรญordรกin sat down with us for a no-holds barred chat

Met Labour's Aodhรกn ร“ Rรญordรกin in his office in Brussels for a chat recently, nothing was off limits. Turns out that conducting an interview the morning after Trump's win makes for great copy.
dublinpeople.com/news/northsi...

27.11.2024 10:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Whoโ€™s this lad running on an AI ticket?

26.11.2024 18:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why would he think anyone wants to hear from him? His ego knows no bounds.

25.11.2024 23:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Celebrating our wedding anniversary today in Burgas with a very satisfying 10k. Well organised event and beautiful route along the coastline.

24.11.2024 10:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you liked Stara Zagora youโ€™re going to love Plovdiv.

23.11.2024 00:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah, Iโ€™m chuffed. Before direct flights, I used to fly to Sofia via Frankfurt or Paris. Bucharest might be another option, especially if thereโ€™s a bus to Plovdiv from there (should be). Itโ€™s a nice stadium and Plovdiv is a really lovely city.

23.11.2024 00:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fly to Manchester, get a flight to Plovdiv. Think a direct flight isnโ€™t feasible. Direct flight home was โ‚ฌ350 earlier today. Itโ€™ll cost me about โ‚ฌ2 to get there as I live 40km from the stadium luckily enough.

22.11.2024 23:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Reasons to keep my twitter account going dwindle by the day. Always check the lineups an hour before KO and Twitter was the easiest way to do it. UNTIL NOW!

22.11.2024 21:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Small world. Went for beer earlier here in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria, where I now live and met a guy at the bar who tells me how me met his hero in Dublin a few years ago because his mate lives beside him. Yeah, McGregor. Had to break the news that most Irish people hate him. He was genuinely stunned.

22.11.2024 21:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can safely say heโ€™s worse than most criminals though.

22.11.2024 20:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Emer McLysaght: Thereโ€™s great drying out. Unless you live in an Irish apartment In Ireland, property management companies seem wedded to ludicrous standards about what is and isnโ€™t acceptable to be seen

I was until recently a director of my management company. We ignored this rule, but only for units who paid their fees.

โ€œThereโ€™s great drying out. Unless you live in an Irish apartmentโ€™
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

22.11.2024 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s technically correct but the rapist Conor McGregor would have a hard job bringing a libel case against anyone who said it.

22.11.2024 19:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are in awe of the determination & bravery of Nikita Hand as she endured the civil process to seek justice for the brutality she received at the hands of Conor McGregor. We hope that the verdict today gives Nikita a sense of vindication and will help her healing and recovery.

22.11.2024 18:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 329    ๐Ÿ” 93    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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Masked men invaded Nikita Hand's home earlier this year The woman who accused Conor McGregor and his friend of rape moved this year after her property was invaded by a group of men wearing balaclavas who stabbed her partner and broke her windows, it can no...

What sheโ€™s had to put up with and the torment continues with McGregorโ€™s appeal www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...

22.11.2024 18:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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McGregor appealing.

22.11.2024 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Who wants to be my 600th follower? Donโ€™t all rush at once.

22.11.2024 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good for her. She risked so much for some kind of justice. All heโ€™s lost is some money. He doesnโ€™t have anything.

22.11.2024 17:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dubliners help raise โ‚ฌ60,000 in charity abseil - Dublin People Three Dubliners have successfully completed a nerve-jangling challenge โ€“ and raised much needed funds for the Irish Heart Foundation. Nicola Shields from Dundrum was among a brave army of fundraisers ...

dublinpeople.com/news/communi...

22.11.2024 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Four amazing albums from the year you turned 16.

20.11.2024 22:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Half way through the final season. Not like stuff Iโ€™d normally watch but Iโ€™m engrossed.

20.11.2024 22:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Disclaimer on Apple TV. Really good psychological thriller with a good twist starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline.

20.11.2024 22:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I see your piggery and raise you six years working in the gut house of an abattoir in my 20s, emptying lamb stomach contents into a skip. Still felt cleaner than doomscrolling Muskโ€™s Twitter.

20.11.2024 17:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Man jailed for 6 ยฝ years after he threw burning box into garda car during Dublin riots - Dublin People By Niamh Oโ€™Donoghue A man who threw a burning box into a patrol car and attacked a migrant centre housing 50 people during the Dublin riots last November has been jailed for six-and-a-half years. Decl...

Harsh, but it arguably sends a message. Football hooliganism in English grounds only ended when the started handing down heavy sentences. dublinpeople.com/news/court/a...

20.11.2024 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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