As the light fades on the Higgins presidency, I and my team at the Eye and Ear were privileged to look after President Michael D Higgins. I have never met anyone so immersed and knowledgeable about Irish culture..he had a natural people touch. My planned consult went out the

Hi guys, my daughter is doing Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025 Fundraising Campaign to raise vital funds for ISPCC. Here is the link to her fundraising page https://t.co/wlKsgJXlqr – I’d really appreciate any donations you could spare for this fantastic cause, no matter how small.

A very poorly researched article by @LeoVaradkar relating to sport, human biology, the peer reviewed science & the fact women should not be forced to have any disadvantage from males in their sports. Women’s sport is not disposable or a support structure, just because he doesn’t

On an @AerLingus flight to Dublin this morning the Captain, as we flew over Land’s End, gave a full description of where we were and the route we would be taking to Dublin in fluent Irish and then in English. Impressive.

Marathon Record Alert. Fearghal Curtin from Youghal AC wins the Gyeongju International Marathon in South Korea in a national record of 2:07:54. Takes 1:42 off the previous Irish record held by Peter Lynch. Wins a tidy 50,000 dollars too. *Record subject to ratification

🎉 Today was a truly special occasion as we officially welcomed the new British Ambassador to Ireland! 👋 Meet Ambassador @karaowen CMG CVO

We owe a debt of gratitude to Aontu on stopping the draconian hate speech bill. There has been no other party who has opposed government over reach anywhere close to Aontu. Incredible win 👏

Of course Gavin could have repaid monies to tenant, apologised and moved on. In reality withdrawal is down to @Independent_ie poll showing he's trailing 3rd. He couldn't (or wouldn't) hack it.

Very sad today to hear of the untimely death of writer and film-maker Manchán Magan. His work with the Irish language was both inspirational and normalising, and he can claim a great amount of credit for the resurgence in the everyday, normal use of the language. He managed to

String is, without question, one of our absolute favourite on the programme @RTElyricfm. 74 today.

‘How cruel it is not to allow people strive for what seems to them their interest and advantage!’ 2000 year old philosophy with echoes today #mariasteen #Aras25

I believe politicians are underestimating the level of anger regarding the selection process for presidential nominations. The “establishment” has brought the whole process into disrepute. Trust was already low , they have managed to drag it lower, by a wide margin. #aras2025

Does anyone remember that the traditional function of the Tánaiste is to be present in Ireland and act in place of the Taoiseach while away overseas on official business? Does having an executive leader being present in Ireland not matter anymore? #politics #tanaiste #oireachtas

The Dr Kathleen Lynn Cataract Unit at the Eye & Ear Hospital continues her legacy of eye care. #cataract #eyeandearhospital

What a run! 🔥 Fionnuala McCormack (Kilcoole AC) storms to a 9th place finish at the Women’s Marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 👏 Her best EVER performance at global level 🤯 ⏱️ 2:30:16 #IrishAthletics #WorldAthleticsChamps

A very revealing and amusing interview..wonder why Mike doesn’t listen to RTE radio anymore? Mike Murphy: ‘It should have been the RTÉ payments scandal, not the Ryan Tubridy payments scandal’ https://t.co/THj9yIGDH8

#OnThisDay 1961 Comdt Pat Quinlan & 155 men of A Coy 35th Bn were attacked at Jadotville, Congo by 3000 enemy troops led by mercenaries. As UN peacekeepers they held out for five days until ammo & water ran out. They did not suffer a single death. #Ireland #History @UN

Nomination of an independent candidate should not imply endorsement. It merely allows the electorate decide. This is true democracy. #president Yes, the presidential election process is restrictive. That’s as it should be https://t.co/RwHjUPJ6qi

Something I hadn't realised - Ireland has the most expensive electricity in the world (apart from 65k population Bermuda), with prices 59% higher than France and 2.4 times higher than average prices in the United States.

I see that it took five London policemen to arrest a comedian Meanwhile, people in Chelsea have learned not to waste their time reporting burglaries Is this an intelligent use of resources ?