Steven O'Riordan
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The Magdalenes And I Podcast Out Now https://t.co/ZxtwX60un7
Joined April 2009
Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you know that while I was at the traffic lights today in my local area (around 1 pm,) a man came over and distracted me by looking for directions. He was pretty believable, but as that was happening, another man came behind me to unhook Molly
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On this date, 10 years ago, survivors of Irelands Magdalene Laundries walk triumphantly out of Dáil Éireann after Taoiseach Enda Kenny issued a State apology for abuse they suffered in Religious Institutions. An honour to work with so many women helping them achieve their goal.
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Having worked with survivors of emotional and sexual abuse for over 10 years I’m finding #LeavingNeverland difficult to watch. Not because of what they are saying it’s how they say it. Something doesn’t feel right. Something doesn’t add up.
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Imagine keeping your story secret for 69 years, then, one day, you wake up ready to tell the world what really happened to you in Ireland's Magdalene Laundries. Kathleen Legg is that person. To hear her full story, download The Magdalenes and I podcast now‼️ . You can listen 👉
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We discovered more bodies than they said there were. They had broken bones on their ankles, their elbows, their wrist, their hands. On this week’s Magdalenes and I Podcast, I have an exclusive Interview with Barney Curran, a Gravedigger who exhumed 155
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“If you want me to be honest, which I've always tried to be”, are the words spoken by Richard Satchwell on @CorksRedFM about 5 years ago. He says the media are devoid of any feeling or emotion; perhaps he just needed to look closer to home because the mask always slips in the
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It has been 2 years in the making with @Acast, but I can finally share with you that the release of my new Podcast, The Magdalenes and I, is out on Monday, March 25th. To subscribe and listen to the full trailer, please click here 👉 . The Podcast is
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This week on The Magdalenes and I podcast, we hear the shocking story of Mary Collins, who suffered horrific abuse at the hands of a person who physically and emotionally abused her. Please take some time out of your day to listen to what Mary has to say. You can listen 👉
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Proud of @NolimbsNolimits! Growing up with Joanne has always been real privilege. The #TommyTiernanShow interview was brilliant. I think @RTEOne and @RTEsport sending her to cover the Paralympics would be a good call. Visibility is the key to inclusion! Fair play @JoanneOR_Ox
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On 19 February 2013, the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, formally apologised to survivors of Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries. Today marks 11 years since that apology took place. I’m delighted to say that I’m working on a very special project that brings me right back to that time and the
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On this date, 9 years ago, Magdalene survivors and I walk triumphantly out of Dáil Éireann after witnessing @EndaKennyTD deliver a state apology to all those who passed through the Magdalene institutions. It was a hard-fought campaign, but we got there in the end #NeverForget!
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When you ask a friend to turn a picture into a painting. Pretty impressive, tbh! . The picture was taken in 2018 during the Pope's State visit to Ireland at Dublin Castle. Will now take pride of place in our house. Thanks, Laura. #friendswithbenefits 😂.
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The extraordinary moment the Magdalene survivors and I met with the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, caught on camera. To hear the full audio from that meeting, check out The Magdalenes and I Podcast NOW!
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I meant to post this last night, but I was flying around with @JoanneOR_Ox at RTE. Such a fantastic show last night. Great meeting Ryan and all the crew one last time. I remember in 2013 when Joanne and I went on to talk about our new documentary No Limbs No Limits we were
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Molly finally got to meet her cousin Bruce this weekend. @JoanneOR_Ox encouraged us to get Molly after another family gave her up. Joanne owns Bruce. Needless to say, she/they have changed our lives for the better. #LoveYourAnimals, and they will love you.
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When you try to get the best birthday video ever and it turns into an epic fail 😂
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This week on The Magdalenes and I podcast, I talk about the public reaction to the film The Forgotten Maggies @GalwayFilm festival in 2009, meeting the Minister for Justice and how one news report by @TeresaMannion changed everything for one Magdalene survivor. Please continue to
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The other day, I was giving a talk to a group of young people in a school who asked: Why is the story of the Magdalene Laundries important to us? My response is summarised in the video below. To listen to the full Magdalenes and I podcast, please click the link 👉
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@michaellongcork Hungarian Vizsla. She is amazing. She's two. We actually only have her a week, so shocked it happened.
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🚨 Magdalenes and I Podcast (bonus episode) OUT NOW! . With the release of Cillian Murphy's new movie, Small Things Like These, I sat down with Eileen Walsh to talk about her role in the film, her long-standing friendship with Cillian, and her work in The
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If you do one thing today. Listen to Mary Smiths' story on The Magdalenes and I podcast. 👉 or 👉
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Thank you so much to everyone who has downloaded the Magdalenes and I Podcast. The next 2 episodes are OUT TODAY‼️So don't be an April fool. Tune in and listen by clicking the link 👉 In this week's episodes, I meet the extraordinary Mary Norris, and I
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Forced to eat her food off the floor for 3 days and 3 nights as a punishment for breaking a cup. Hear Marina's full story on the Magdalenes and I podcast today 👉
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This will shock you! Exclusive Interview with Bishop Willie Walsh on The Magdalenes and I podcast OUT NOW. Listen 👉 or 👉
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Thinking of the remarkable Magdalene survivor Kathleen Legg today. Kathleen sadly passed away 4 weeks before the #DublinHonoursMagdalenes event. I have no doubt she is looking down on all those brave women. A privilege to know her! Pic taken at Stanhope Street laundry 1950’s
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This is torture watching #IrelandsPropertyCrisis what kind of society have we created? It's truly shocking to think we allow this.
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Almost 8 years, a lockdown and a global pandemic, we got there. Mark and I finally said ‘I DO’. The @ashleyparkcountryhouse went above and beyond to facilitate all our requests. The staff, food and hotel was simply top class. To everyone who made our day special, thank you.
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Hi everyone, WOW‼️ We are 6 episodes in, and the reaction to The Magdalenes And I podcast has been unreal. Remember, you can keep listening anytime on all podcast platforms, so why not click the link now and give it a listen 👉 . Or 👉
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Spent the last two hours in the @AbbeyTheatre listening to and watching some incredibly powerful and poignant stories, speeches, poems and musical pieces by these female trailblazers! The show will be on @RTERadio1 tomorrow for #NollaigNaMban and features @NolimbsNolimits. #Women
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I remember speaking to Sr. Jacinta Prunty many years ago about the work I was doing on the Magdalene laundries. She said, and I quote, “You would be better if working on something else rather than wasting your time on that.” It just made me more determined #IrelandsDirtyLaundry.
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There was a padded cell in there. I had my hair chopped off. I was beaten. No respect, no dignity for the girls. The jaw-dropping story of Josephine Meade. Listen in full 👉
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Got to meet the legend that is @anne_hegerty tonight @RTERayDarcyShow. Love her on @ITVChase. Really proud of my sister @NolimbsNolimits too both incredible women. ❤️!
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Irish freedom was hard-fought. Clonbanin Ambush recalls the story of what happened at Clonbanin 100 years ago. To hear the story in full, click 👉 #LetÉireannRemember
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So happy to be the director of #nolimbsnolimits cheers for the support!!! 👍😜 think we need a sequel. What you reckon @NolimbsNolimits.
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GOLD for 🇮🇪! A jaw-dropping run by the Irish Team at the European Championships in #Roma2024 for the 4 x 400m relay final. @rhasidatadeleke is a super ⭐️, but @sharlenem229 last leg was incredible. See the entire race 👇#IrishPride
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First pub drink (with food) since the lockdown. Haven't seen @NolimbsNolimits aka @JoanneOR_Ox in almost eight months. The setting and social distancing in J M Reidys Killarney was excellent.
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It's official‼️ The first 2 episodes of The Magdalenes and I Podcast are out now. As always, you can listen 👉 or wherever you get your podcasts from. Ep1 focuses on why I got involved in the story of the Magdalene women. Ep2 looks at an exhumation
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#KeepingIrelandAlive is simply outstanding. @RTEOne should be immensely proud of the end product. Compelling viewing. Take a bow all crew.
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It's that time of the week ‼️ 2 brand new episodes of the Magdalenes and I podcast are out now. As always, you can listen 👉 . Or 👉 . Check out the short excerpt from my interview with survivor Mary King 👇. Please make sure to
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Had the pleasure of attending @CrokePark tonight to watch the ladies wheelchair camogie team display their skill and talent for #IWD2020. Many thanks to @GerMcTavish for inviting me along do the #GAAForAll event. A fantastic night and a great display of strength and ability!
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I respect & appreciate everyone’s religion. But the one person I met today who impressed the most is Christine Noble. After attending the #WorldMeetingofFamilies event in @CrokePark, I feel conflicted by what I saw & heard. They tell us to say sorry, yet the #Pope can't?
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Huge honour to be invited to Micheal O’ Muircheartaigh’s Gala tribute dinner @ClaytonHotels Dublin tonight with @NolimbsNolimits #livinglegend. Looking forward to seeing the new sports complex @ittralee in 2019.
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Tonight, we saw the soul of Ireland alive and well. Thank you, @PatricKielty and all those incredible kids #LateLateToyShow 👏 we needed that @rte.
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Today I fulfilled a life long ambition. I bought a house with my partner and tonight is our first night in our new home. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I could buy a house in the current climate. #HomeOwners #ItsPossible. A lovely message from the previous owner too.
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Tonight residents in Santry are lighting up our trees for all those who have worked on the frontline, had a tough year and those who won't make it home for Christmas. This is to let you know that we haven't forgotten you. #ShineYourLight
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Blown away by the reaction of the @IrishTimesSport article where I talk about playing GAA at a young age. This morning @MillstreetGaa flew the Pride flag on their grounds to celebrate #PrideMonth, a first I believe Happy #PrideDay everyone. Full Article 👉
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Because I have nothing left to do! Happy #StPatricksDay2020 everyone. #RTEVirtualParade behind the scenes video. Looking forward to the main event coming up soon 🙈! @RTEOne @stpatricksfest 😎.
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Had the pleasure of meeting Philomena Lee a few years back. An incredible women who has worked tirelessly to achieve truth and justice. Today's publication of the #motherandbabyhomes report is long overdue. I hope the healing process for all women and children can finally begin.
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Headlines should read, Ireland rejects racism to embrace a forward thinking #President @MichaelDHiggins. Today is not about @CaseyPeterJ. It’s how we as an electorate empathically rejected him & his game play! 78% of voters gave a resounding no to that type of thinking! #Aras18.
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🚨Good News Alert 🚨 Delighted to be appointed to the Board of Directors for @InclusionIre. Looking forward to working on and help with the development of their strategic plan. A fantastic organisation working hard to improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
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@NolimbsNolimits wins best overall doc/film at the Moscow International Film Festival. A pleasure and an honour!
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Today marks my last day @OCO_ireland. I’ve had a fantastic 2.5 years working with and meeting some incredible people/stakeholders! Thank you for the memories #ChildTalks, #BeyondLimits to name but a few. I will be taking up a Communications role @HousingPress from Jan 2020.
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An incredible woman! #latelate superb interview. Joanne is starting a real conversation! @NolimbsNolimits it's time to do something!.
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A leading #Magdalene advocate Kathleen Legg has passed away. She helped change the perception of Irl’s #Magdalenelaundries forever. She always remained a dignified lady. Here she meets @PresidentIRL after a long campaign for Justice in 2013. She triumphed over adversity RIP.
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One of my favorite photos from @Writingandideas in Borris House this weekend. @NolimbsNolimits and I had the pleasure of meeting Sheila after @JoanneOR_Ox talk with @roisiningle Sheila is also rocking @izzy_wheels Remember if you can’t up, stand out!!
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After two years of prep #BeyondLimits19 came to life. Extremely proud to have helped develop and implement this event. Met and saw some outstanding speakers including @izzy_wheels Grace and Co host Jason. A huge thanks to all those who contributed in making the event a success!
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Everyday I’m surrounded by incredible women. My mother, my sister(s) @NolimbsNolimits my nieces, my cousins, my aunts and my grandmother. My friends, my work colleagues and of course those I pass by on the street. I want you all to know ‘You are all Wonder Women’ #IWD2018
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When your mother thinks she's Usain Bolt #WorldAthleticsChamps (watch with full audio on). I'm still laughing 😂.
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Bravo to my sister @JoanneOR_Ox aka @NoLimbsNoLimits on her documentary #SportingChance with @RTEOne tonight! A fascinating watch and an important discussion on women and women in sport! (I'm not bias I swear)
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@bbarrymurphy An entire generation has no idea what happened in these institutions. It's essential to keep the story alive. It's the least the women deserve. We should all know what happened to them and never forget.
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Going into workshop rehearsals today for a new play that I’m working on with @Fishamble theatre! Looking forward to working with such a high calibre of actors and exploring the plays themes, characters and storyline further. #NewWork #ComingSoon.
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Looking forward to speaking at the #NationalMaternityHospital march today in Dublin. Proud to support @parents_4choice @NWCI @SocDems.
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I met my all-time hero, @soniaagrith thanks to @JoanneOR_Ox. @NolimbsNolimits is doing a podcast special with @BigRedBench for Xmas. I fangirled ALOT! She is so classy and dignified; she is a living legend. #StarStruk! The pictures👇are a reference to an autograph Sonia gave me
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On this day seven years ago the Irish State finally apologised to survivors of Ireland's #MagdaleneLaundries. An honour to be driving and leading that campaign for truth, justice and recognition. A phenomenal group of women and an extraordinary achievement. #NeverForget
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Hanging with my homie @NolimbsNolimits in @MansionHouseDub for the #voicesofimpact18 event. It's all about women tonight! As it should be every night 😁 #WorldMeetingofFamilies
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Just some of the students I met today at St. Paul’s Secondary School Dublin. Had the absolute pleasure of giving a talk about filming @NolimbsNolimits and growing up with @JoanneOR_Ox. Great to see documentaries as a subject on the school curriculum!
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An incredible day today. Was delighted to help @NolimbsNolimits with organising this campaign. #ratificyCRPD
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Today the @OCO_ireland hosted #ChildTalks to mark #WorldChildrensDay. I had the pleasure of planning it and working with an incredible group of young people. Child Talks is about empowerment, listening, being heard. It’s about friendships and personal development.
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Such a fantastic night with @JoanneOR_Ox at the GAA All-Stars event in Dublin. It ended in Coppers!
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Twitter has exploded in South Africa @carteblanchetv honoured to be DIR #NoLimbsNoLimits cheers to all those watching the doc 👍😜 #inspired.
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Watching #IrelandsDirtyLaundry reminds me of Tye time when I made The Forgotten Maggies for @TG4TV. The first Irish made documentary on the subject. It's always important to give voice the women.
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Press launch @CrokePark for #BeyondLimits an event I have been working on with #YourOCO for young people with disabilities. Delighted to have @judgejulesoffic as our MC and @TeamMcKillop as one of our speakers for the event on 19 Oct. Full speakers list at
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Tune in tonight to watch @RTEFairCity on @RTEOne to see @JoanneOR_Ox trip me with her wheelchair! (On purpose I would say 😉. ) It took several attempts but we got there! Had the best craic and as @NoLimbsNoLimits said can we come back?.
Tonight l is the night I make my extras debut on Fair City lads!!! Filmed this while I was in RTÉ for the Paralympics and have never been so buzzing in my life. Had the time of my life with @StevenOR_
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That’s a wrap folks! A pleasure to film the @officialgaa #LetsGetVisible social media videos today with @GerMcTavish. The campaign is organised by @SportingPrideIE and @DublinPride. It gives the sports sector an opportunity to show their support to the LGBTQI+ community.
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Thanks @GerMcTavish and @NolimbsNolimits for giving me the confidence to talk about the issue. We need to make progress in this area, but it can only be done with the will of people and their organisations. Inclusion within sport matters. let's start the conversation #PRIDE2020.
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A great speech by @MichealMartinTD. I never thought I'd be as emotional, tbh! But it got me thinking of my Nan and all those precious moments we lost because of #COVID restrictions. I hope today is a good day.
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What an incredible night @EarlyCareerAwds can’t believe I took home the Government/Politics Award for 2019 @OCO_ireland. #LincolnECA19 celebrates the amazing and talented work young people are doing across all sectors!
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Huge honour to be invited to @dublincastle today with @NolimbsNolimits for the State address by @campaignforleo. His speech was impressive. Such a pity the #Pope didn't just say sorry and say we failed you. #WorldMeetingofFamilies #popeInIreland next stop @CrokePark
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A real pleasure today helping to launch #ChildTalks2018 for @OCO_ireland on #WorldChildrensDay. To all the incredible young speakers you are inspiring & thought-provoking! Thanks to @TimmyHammersley from @SpunOut for all your help in making this a success. I’m still buzzing!
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Just caught up on @AlisonSpittle new comedy series on @RTE2 Absolutely hilarious. Great to see young talent like that getting a chance. Fair play 👍🏻 #NowhereFast.
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What an incredible woman! #Miriam Anne truly special woman absolutely golden moment. Such an extraordinary lady! Pure class. A treasure.
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