@Barnacles09

Freelance journalist based in Galway, Ireland. Story 👉🏻[email protected] TikTok: bearnabadger https://xitter.cf/t.co/0B8cMyCbXG

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Joined October 2009
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Dara Bradley@Barnacles09Oct 13
NSPCA seize 26 animals over welfare concerns at Ballinasloe Fair jrnl.ie/7191121

NSPCA seize 26 animals over welfare concerns at Ballinasloe Fair

Twenty of the 60 cases reported were “resolved through on-site advice to owners”, and the NSPCA issued 12 formal warnings.

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Tuairisc
@tuairiscnuachtOct 8
Bíonn eagla ar bhainc morgáiste a thabhairt do thithe a bhfuil coinníollacha Gaeilge leagtha orthu - Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe tuairisc.ie/bionn-eagla-ar-b…

BĂ­onn eagla ar bhainc morgĂĄiste a thabhairt do thithe a bhfuil coinnĂ­ollacha Gaeilge leagtha orthu...

DĂşirt duine de stiĂşrthĂłirĂ­ na comhairle gur fadhb Ă­ go mbĂ­onn drogall ar bhainc airgead a thabhairt ar iasacht nuair a bhĂ­onn coinnĂ­oll teanga leagtha ar theach

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@NUJofficialOct 1
Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: “We urge the Reform group on Derbyshire County Council to get off its high horse and respect the democratic norms voters and local communities they represent expect. We expect nothing less than for the ‘engagement’ ban it has imposed to be lifted immediately.” nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-resp…

NUJ responds to Reform banning Local Democracy Reporter in Derbyshire

The NUJ has condemned the decision by Derbyshire County Council's Reform UK leadership to no longer engage with a Local Democracy Reporter.

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Fiona@FionaSmallSep 18
This scene in Derry Girls is art
Veiller@alterna76Sep 17
Wanted to share one of my favourite scenes in all of Derry Girls since it’s trending on the tl again
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The Irish Times
@IrishTimesSep 11
‘He’s keeping our village alive’: Doonbeg residents prepare to host Donald Trump irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/…

‘He’s keeping our village alive’: Doonbeg residents prepare to host Donald Trump

Residents point to jobs, tourism and investment as west Clare village hosts Irish Open and awaits US president

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BBC EastEnders
@bbceastendersSep 6
Don't forget to show your support and vote for Paul Bradley who is nominated for Serial Drama Performance in this year's @OfficialNTAs. Voting closes at noon on Tuesday 8th September. #EastEnders Vote here 👉 nationaltvawards.com/vote
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CIoJ@CIoJournalistSep 5
Patricia Nicol writes for Times (behind paywall): "Why is the BBC taking an axe to Radio 4? It should cut TV instead. It’s a big mistake to target radio and ditch shows like Crossing Continents when the audience for radio is robust ..." See: thetimes.com/culture/tv-radi…

Why is the BBC taking an axe to Radio 4? It should cut TV instead

It’s a big mistake to target radio and ditch shows like Crossing Continents when the audience for radio is robust and television is falling

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The Irish Times
@IrishTimesSep 4
Ballyhaunis in state of shock after boy (12) killed in collision on way home from training irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/…

Eoin Doyle (12) killed in Mayo rail crash remembered as ‘talented athlete and artist’

Shane Morgan, principal of Cloonfad National School which the boy attended, said the school community was heartbroken

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Irish Examiner
@irishexaminerAug 22
Financial woes of UL's student union the latest in series of governance crises at university irishexaminer.com/news/spotl…

Financial woes of UL's student union the latest in series of governance crises at university

Fresh questions over financial oversight and transparency are testing claims that the university has finally learned from past governance failures

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Press Gazette@pressgazetteAug 19
AI publishing platform Prism News has shut down its network of more than 200 AI-generated publications posing as US local newsrooms and hobby sites. They featured fake bylines and repurposed local reporting using AI interlochenpublicradio.org/i…

Prism News shuts down network of more than 200 AI-generated local news sites

Just months after launching across the U.S., Prism News has shut down its network of more than 200 AI-generated local news and hobby sites — including Prism Grand Traverse County.

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BBC EastEnders
@bbceastendersAug 18
We are delighted to announce that Paul Bradley has been shortlisted for Serial Drama Performance at the @OfficialNTAs 2026! Head here to show your support ➡️ nationaltvawards.com/vote Voting closes at midday on Tuesday 8th September. #EastEnders #NTA2026
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Maurice Brosnan@m_brosnanAug 16
For the last two years after the All-Ireland final, I’ve gone back and tagged every possession, every player involvement and kick pass, then written about it in @ExaminerSport. Amazingly, this column has now done the exact same thing after me two years in a row 😀
Irish Independent Sport
@IndoSportAug 16
Pat Spillane: Kerry's kicking stats tell a tale but Mayo’s two-point persistence was the real winner buff.ly/JTrtkL8

Pat Spillane: Kerry's kicking stats tell a tale but Mayo’s two-point persistence was the real winner

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Eva Noone began the year with a racial abuse allegation lodged against her and six-month ban slapped on her. Today she landed the winning score to end Galway's 22-year All-Ireland wait. Asked Galway boss Daniel Moynihan for comment on the 2026 she's had. irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/…

'She had such a tough year... I don't know how she did it': Galway boss' special praise for Eva...

Moynihan paid tribute to All-Ireland match-winner Eva Noone for the mental strength she displayed away from the football field.

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Brian Flanagan@BHDFlanaganAug 3
First time in 17 years that an Irish jockey has failed an alcohol test at a race meeting.
Brian Flanagan@BHDFlanaganAug 2
Two jockeys stood down at Galway Races after testing positive for alcohol on final day irishmirror.ie/sport/horse-r…

Two jockeys stood down at Galway Races after testing positive for alcohol

Doping Control Officers tested every jockey riding on the closing afternoon of the marathon seven-day Festival

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Sam McBride@SJAMcBrideAug 1
The real story of Ben Lowry's sudden departure as News Letter editor ten days ago, involving corporate brutality, newsroom turmoil, questions over the historic paper's future and the new owner's decision that this emaciated paper doesn't need an editor. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/comme…

Shock and silence: Ben Lowry’s departure as News Letter editor was involuntary and involved...

Historic newspaper now has no editor — and role has been ditched, prompting an ex-editor to speak out amid confusion as to what is going on

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Our 2026 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final Panel, through the eyes of their young club mates 💫⭐🏆 👏 Sincere thanks to all the clubs for facilitating our visit, and most importantly to all the young people who gave their time so brilliantly 💗: • Ahascragh/Fohenagh: Zack Reynolds, Johnny Leonard, Jessie Landers, Cillian O’Connor, James Carney, Ethan Murray, Dylan Gordon • Ardrahan: Iarla Keane, Liam Fee • Castlegar: Joe and Cathal Neary • Clarinbridge: Sam D’Arcy, Dylan Burke, Jack Cormican, Cian Dempsey, Eoin Geraghty, Mikey Tobin • Craughwell: Matthew Dermody, Mikey Gilligan • Killimordaly: Ciarán Kyne • Kilnadeema/Leitrim: Daniel Hyland, Oisín Geraghty • Kinvara: Eli Smyth • Loughrea: Rian Cusack, Luke Neenan, Elliott Smullen, Adam Dyar • Meelick/Eyrecourt: John Kelly • Mullagh: Finian Glennon • Oranmore-Maree: Shay McDermott • Portumna: Cian Hayes • Sarsfields: Tiarnán Connolly, Ciarán Hillary • Skehana-Mountbellew/Moylough: Rory Cunningham • St. Mary’s Athenry: Evan Molloy, Brian Feeney, Noah Brady • St. Thomas’: Bassam Gazal, Ryan Larkin • Tommy Larkins: John Joe Clancy, Oisín McDonagh • Turloughmore: Oisín Collins, Conor Raftery, Nathan Higgins, Kalem O’Neill, Matthew Holland, Evan Goggins • Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry: Tom Lawless 🎥 Video by: Keith Gordon, Galway GAA Digital Lead We greatly appreciate all the help from club officers, parents, and players who supported this initiative 🌞 Thanks also to Jamie McIntyre and banjo player David Flanagan for giving so generously of their time 🎶 Best of luck to Micheál Donoghue, team management, and our Senior Hurling panel! #riseofthetribes #gaillimhabú
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The Irish Times
@IrishTimesJul 17
Brenda Fricker, actor and Oscar winner has died aged 81 irishtimes.com/culture/film/…

Brenda Fricker, Irish Oscar-winning actor, has died aged 81

Dublin born and raised, Fricker was the first Irish woman to win an acting Oscar in 1990 for her role in Jim Sheridan’s My Left Foot

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NUJ
@NUJofficialJul 15
Tributes were led by Séamus Dooley, assistant general secretary, who wished him well in his new career. nuj.org.uk/resource/tributes…

Tributes as Stephen Corrigan steps down as IEC chair

Tributes have been paid to former journalist Stephen Corrigan as he stepped down as chair and member of the NUJ’s Irish Executive Council (IEC).

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Win With The Tribes Official Galway GAA All-Ireland Hurling Final Draw Enter here ⤵️ universe.com/events/win-with… All proceeds go to Galway Senior Hurlers Fund #riseofthetribes #gaillimhabú
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🚨Service Update🚨 I can confirm that bookings for All-Ireland Hurling Final Day are restricted until the finalists have been confirmed. There will be availability for Cork services soon. And PLENTY OF IT 🫣-AD
Richard Finnegan@thesaturdaymanJul 4
Hi @IrishRail I’m trying to book a train from Cork to Dublin on Sunday morning 19th of July Website has been showing as sold out for months. Do you mind checking if there is any availability? Thanks
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