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@TaggartJoel

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Broadcaster and frustrated golfer. Personal account. Usually found with a microphone or golf club in hand.

Northern Ireland
Joined February 2012
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@TaggartJoel
Joel Taggart
3 years
If VAR can’t identify that as a dive then what’s the point?
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Joel Taggart
5 years
Stuart Dallas pays his own personal tribute here in Tallin as he lays his match shirt at the Joey Dunlop Memorial
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5 years
A bit of Irish League Show insight from @liam_beckett that we couldn’t show you. You won’t get this from @GNev2 😂
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Joel Taggart
3 years
European play offs, Hundreds of thousands of pounds at stake and the assistant referee says this penalty DID NOT cross the line. I truly give up!
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Joel Taggart
8 years
Northern Ireland voted to remain. Wales voted to leave. Let's make sure it happens tomorrow in Paris.
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Joel Taggart
1 year
No doubting who the biggest star is tonight at Windsor Park.
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2 years
Not exactly Craigyhill is it.
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2 years
David Jeffrey in charge of the Sky Sports Graphics tonight #Joseph
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Joel Taggart
6 years
Wouldn’t it be great to see Windsor Park packed for @NorthernIreland U21 v Slovakia next month. Charge a pound and fill the ground.
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Joel Taggart
4 years
Absolutely brilliant from @ColeraineFC One of the biggest European results for many years for an Irish league side. Delighted for them.
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Joel Taggart
6 years
William Dunlop a hero behind handle bars. Charming and courageous in equal measure. Thoughts with the family and my old mate @liam_beckett
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Joel Taggart
3 years
Italy are very dangerous. Italy are very dangerous. Italy are very dangerous.
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@TaggartJoel
Joel Taggart
6 years
Michael O’Neill had a big decision to make but quite simply, it was a no brainier!
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@TaggartJoel
Joel Taggart
6 years
A very sad day. Adam Coates, legendary voice of Sportsound has passed away. A pleasure to have listened to, an honour to have worked with.
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Joel Taggart
6 years
What a day that was 😍
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Joel Taggart
4 months
I simply can’t process this. Thinking of you all Paul. She was an angel.
@dunloy1
Paul Ross ⭐️⭐️🩵🩵 #shewore
4 months
Last night our beautiful daughter Princess Lydia was killed in a car accident , words can’t describe how we are feeling , my match going companion with Ballymena United every Saturday , this was our last selfie on Boxing Day #cosb
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Joel Taggart
8 years
4 years ago today we lost a friend and a legend. How proud Big Mac would be of this current @NorthernIreland squad!
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Joel Taggart
2 years
I didn’t think it was possible but I actually think Maguire is getting worse.
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Joel Taggart
3 years
That is absolutely shocking from the Assistant referee. How can he not see that the ball is over the line from the position he is in.
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Joel Taggart
5 years
First 2 chippys I tried tonight in Portrush both closed and it’s not even 9.00! The Not Open 🙄
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@TaggartJoel
Joel Taggart
4 years
BREAKING NEWS! After the success of 2 books and a CD, it would appear that @liam_beckett now has his own Emoji
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Joel Taggart
4 years
A stark reminder today that lads playing at the top of our game endure the same daily struggles as those watching. Sometimes we forget that.
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Joel Taggart
5 years
So @BBCSPORTNI are giving @liam_beckett and I an Irish League Podcast. What could possibly go wrong 🙈 @OfficialNIFL
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Joel Taggart
3 years
Decent game but Clive and Ally are badly missed.
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Joel Taggart
6 years
Coleraine 1 defeat in 43 lge and Irish cup games this season. Deserved their silverware.
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Joel Taggart
3 years
Awful news. Scott was due to be with me today. A much loved and respected part of the Sportsound team. All our thoughts with him and the girls.
@Glentoran
Glentoran FC
3 years
Glentoran is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Eleanor, the wife of Scott Young. Our thoughts are with Eleanor's family and friends at this time.
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Joel Taggart
4 years
Brian Johnston, Sportsound Producer for almost a 1/4 of a century, is leaving after 37 years at BBC NI. Gave me a chance. Forever thankful.
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Joel Taggart
6 years
To quote the late, great Malcolm Brodie. 'They died with their boots on.'
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Joel Taggart
2 years
Election count preparation almost complete. They said to prepare for a long day in Magherafelt. Keeping that in mind, plus the fact that @taramillstv and @afcderm will be there, I’m not taking any chances. #TuckShop
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Joel Taggart
4 years
Terribly sad news this morning. The word ‘legend’ is used often. With Harry it was well earned and deserved.
@HarryGreggF
Harry Gregg Foundation
4 years
It is with great sorrow that we inform of the death of Manchester United and Northern Ireland legend Harry Gregg, OBE, Harry passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving Never to be forgotten! info @harrygregg .com.
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Joel Taggart
2 years
The Irish League Show is back 😮 First programme recorded earlier with @chrismorgan9 and @Glentoran boss Mick McDermott plus @mccarthy_nic_ has been to see @CrusadersFC legend Paul Heatley. BBC2 NI tomorrow night 11.15.
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Joel Taggart
4 years
This is absolutely brilliant
@ourweecountry
Our Wee Country
4 years
Convid means the bars in England shut at 10 so the @NOE_NISC had to watch extra time and the penalties on the street outside. The bar kindly left the TVs on for them. #GAWA Credit to whoever filmed it!
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Joel Taggart
7 years
San Marino working on formation ahead of tonight's game against @NorthernIreland Live @bbcradioulster 7.30
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Joel Taggart
3 years
Nice Jerry Thompson tribute planned today at the East Antrim Derby. Well done @CarrickRangers @larnefc @utdsbiglily
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Joel Taggart
5 years
Gary Hamilton’s achievements @Glenavon_FC have gone a bit unnoticed. 4th top 3 finish in 5 seasons and a club record points total
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Joel Taggart
5 years
Our fav joke @BBCgmu today. Man gets into Belfast taxi and says ‘Ladas Drive please’ Driver replies ‘no, you have to sit in the back.’😂😂
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Joel Taggart
3 years
A massive decision ahead. I mean, i’m having all 3 but what should the order be? 🤔
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Joel Taggart
8 years
Only 3 teams have beaten Ukraine in their last 20 matches. World Champions Germany, European Champions Spain and now Northern Ireland.
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Joel Taggart
2 years
Michael Owen embarrassing himself here.
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Joel Taggart
5 years
This is brilliant
@JimGracey2022
Jim Gracey
5 years
Letter in today's Tele @OfficialIrishFA #GAWA
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Joel Taggart
4 years
He may have had his flaws, who doesn’t, but he was a GENIUS with a cue in his hands. Sometimes just 1 hand.
@ChrisHammer180
Chris Hammer
4 years
Love this Alex Higgins exhibition footage that captures his snooker wizardry and personality in two shots...
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Joel Taggart
8 months
Glenavon finished 7th in each of the last 4 seasons. Before investment arrived at Larne and Glentoran they had four 3rd place finishes in 5 years. I honestly can’t see how Glenavon would expect to finish any higher than 7th.
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Joel Taggart
4 months
❤️ So much love for Lydia from the Irish league family.
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Joel Taggart
5 years
First class from @British_Airways pilot on our flight to Belfast. Plane struck by lightning but down safely.
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Joel Taggart
1 year
So the Great Grant Cameron has decided to take things a bit easier. Irish Cup Final an appropriate way to bow out. Will be missed by all his friends at Sportsound and I’m sure many listeners as well. @egrantcameron @liam_beckett
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Joel Taggart
4 years
Mark Sykes has to be on the plane to Bosnia next month after that.
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Joel Taggart
4 months
Oran Kearney in his last 7 seasons, 7 top 6 finishes, 4 of those top 3. Reached last 3 bet McLean cup finals and prior to that reached back to back irish cup finals. Be careful what you wish for.
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@TaggartJoel
Joel Taggart
5 years
9519 mins of football for NI, 788 games for club and country, 48 as NI captain. Legend and gentleman. Enjoy the golf
@PaulFergusonSL
Paul Ferguson
5 years
The great Aaron Hughes has retired from football after 112 caps with @NorthernIreland . What a servant. Emotional in the changing rooms afterwards
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Joel Taggart
5 years
In 195 WC and EC qualifiers Germany have lost just 11 games. The only side to beat them more than once in those games is @NorthernIreland
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Joel Taggart
4 years
Bangor can’t play Newry at home in the Irish Cup but Ards can play lge games at the same ground in the division that Newry are in. Farcical
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@TaggartJoel
Joel Taggart
4 years
Who says Jackie is out of touch when it comes to Celebrity culture @fullertondj @liam_beckett
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Joel Taggart
3 years
Great news for Warren Feeney who’s guided FC Pirin Blagoevgrad to promotion. They’ll play in the top division in Bulgaria next season. They beat Litex Lovech 2-0 today.
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Joel Taggart
7 years
I hope the Crusaders 'fan' who spat on Elliott Morris just after final whistle is ashamed of himself tonight. Absolutely disgusting.
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Joel Taggart
5 years
18 years and 40 countries watching @NorthernIreland with this legend. Highs and lows but always lots of laughs.
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Joel Taggart
7 years
Heard tonight about a few 12 year olds who decided to go and watch their local Irish lge team today. £7 to get in. When will clubs learn
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Joel Taggart
6 years
New pitch but same old story at Ballymena Showgrounds it seems.
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Joel Taggart
2 years
It will do exactly what the first 2 did. It will reduce the chance of me having serious illness or hospitalisation if I catch COVID. Personally I’d be expecting a booster at least annually. Similar to the flu jab.
@BrotherstonDee
Dee Brotherston
2 years
@TaggartJoel And what will you booster do that the first 2 didn’t 🤔 And how long now until your 4th booster??
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Joel Taggart
5 years
Gutted for Rory missing cut but delighted for long serving @royalportrush Club Pro Gary McNeill who plays last 2 rounds as a result
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Joel Taggart
4 years
A very happy (Significant) birthday to my oul mate @liam_beckett He’ll never break 70 ON the course mind you 😂😂😂
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Joel Taggart
8 years
It's OFFICIAL! @NorthernIreland are through to the last 16 of Euro 2016 after Turkey beat Czech Republic 2-0. What an achievement!
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Joel Taggart
3 years
The population of Luxembourg is roughly the same as Belfast 😯
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Joel Taggart
5 years
Please tell me the George Best statue is better in the ‘flesh’ than it is in the photographs
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Joel Taggart
5 years
That’s it. @Graeme_McDowell can’t be denied his place @TheOpen @royalportrush by anyone left on the course. He’s some kid.
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Joel Taggart
4 months
I’m horrified. I mean I’d no idea that @liam_beckett had even taken the job never mind started smoking. Thought he would’ve at least mentioned it to me.
@InternetH0F
internet hall of fame
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disney on january 1st, 2024
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Joel Taggart
5 years
So another season of Sportsound comes to an end. Thanks to all the summarisers, players and managers but above all, thanks you for listening
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Joel Taggart
3 years
Congratulations to @StevenDavis8 after he is named Player of the year by the Scottish Football Writers Association.
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Joel Taggart
6 years
@BBCSPORTNI @liam_beckett ‘I’m so glad you’re here Liam, we’ve been having terrible trouble with our WIFI’
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Joel Taggart
4 years
Taste test complete. Thumbs up from me 👍
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Joel Taggart
5 years
Astonishing revelation @northwest200 It turns out @liam_beckett is BT9 Nigel’s father @paddyraffcomedy
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Joel Taggart
5 years
What a touching moment as The Gibson Cup took its place beside Tommy Breslin 1 last time at his funeral today @cliftonvillefc @OfficialBlues
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Joel Taggart
4 years
Michael O’Neill made the improbable possible. Many big nights but the 2-1 win in Budapest was the most significant IMO. It all changed then.
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Joel Taggart
6 years
Remember, tomorrow is Valentines Day. Don’t leave it too late to plan something. I’ve just booked a table for 2
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Joel Taggart
2 years
Birthday girl invited me out. Party for 2. Had to go all the way to Punta Cana! You’re welcome 😉
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Joel Taggart
2 years
Rolls to be filled
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Joel Taggart
4 years
Recount, id missed 1. Northern Ireland already now guaranteed a play off place. Draw takes place next Friday. Games end of March
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Joel Taggart
3 years
It seems @GNev2 did a better job at reading the room than the 6 clubs. Then again, do they really care anymore.
@Football__Tweet
Football Tweet ⚽
3 years
Gary Neville is the people's hero right now. Unreal piece of television about the European Super League.
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Joel Taggart
4 years
Please take a few minutes and watch this.
@BBCNewsNI
BBC News NI
4 years
Jerry Thompson was a dad and footballer who took his own life last Christmas. His mother hopes telling his story will help raise awareness #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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Joel Taggart
8 years
Can only imagine how much England would struggle against one of the big guns........like Tesco or Asda!
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Joel Taggart
5 years
Anybody else knackered just watching Shayne Lavery? Incredible energy and devastating quality in front of goal.
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Joel Taggart
3 years
Many of you here asking why outdoor sport activities, particularly for kids, are still restricted. I asked @RobinSwannMoH this morning @BBCgmu He said it’s not the risk of specific activities but the fact it goes against overall ‘Stay at Home’ message that’s still in place.
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Joel Taggart
5 years
In the previous 22 friendly games away from Windsor Park @NorthernIreland had scored just 2 goals. Tonight they managed 3 in the first half. This man was at Primary school last time they won a friendly on the road! Head Boy tonight 👨‍🎓
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@TaggartJoel
Joel Taggart
5 years
Well done @OranKearney His @saintmirrenfc written off yet finish the season with 1 defeat in last 10 and that was v Champions Celtic.
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@TaggartJoel
Joel Taggart
3 months
Moved office today
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@TaggartJoel
Joel Taggart
4 years
Have a great night whatever you’re up to. Happy new year to all of my twitter chums, even those who don’t even like me 😉 Love you all 🤥😊
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@TaggartJoel
Joel Taggart
5 years
Tommy was a gentleman. Football and toast were our main topics of conversation. A pleasure to work with and to know.
@cliftonvillefc
Cliftonville FC 🏆
5 years
Cliftonville Football Club are devastated to this evening learn of the sudden and untimely death of Tommy Breslin.
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@TaggartJoel
Joel Taggart
5 years
Galgorm Chainsaw Massacre starring @liam_beckett @nickypaul111 on location @GalgormCastle @World_Inv_Golf
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Joel Taggart
2 years
A lot of negativity on here around Bonis to Larne. Don’t really get it TBH. Larne spending money earned in Europe. Not much point in not spending it or it’s not much of an advantage. Good young player stays in the league a bit longer. Ports get £££.
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@TaggartJoel
Joel Taggart
5 years
What a week, what a winner, what a venue @TheOpen @royalportrush
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Joel Taggart
5 years
Just hoping the next stop is Larne. Could murder a fish supper from The Station.
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Joel Taggart
3 years
Referee just asking both goalkeeper if they were watching the irish cup semi final
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Joel Taggart
1 year
Please tell me I’m not the only one still doing it 🤔
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Joel Taggart
5 years
Wins tonight for France, Turkey, Ukraine and Czech Republic a major boost to @NorthernIreland play off chances
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Joel Taggart
3 years
Really enjoyed Jon Champion and Ally McCoist on commentary duty the last couple of nights. Great chemistry. Entertaining and informative. Great stuff.
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Joel Taggart
5 years
In the words of the late, great Malcolm Brodie. They died with their boots on.
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Joel Taggart
5 years
Think I’m addicted to Sunderland ‘til I die on Netflix. Brilliant
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Joel Taggart
2 years
I know none of this is easy but hospitality effectively being told they’ll get 24 hours notice around what they can or can’t do on New Year’s Eve feels incredibly unfair.
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Joel Taggart
4 years
Another truly shocking week. Thoughts with the families who’ve lost loved ones. We have to hope for the best even though we fear the worst.
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Joel Taggart
7 years
Another night to remember.
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@TaggartJoel
Joel Taggart
6 years
Thanks to everyone who made it so special. A weekend we’ll never forget at our 2nd home
@grandhyattLMC
Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa
6 years
Congratulations to @TaggartJoel and Caroline for their recent marriage and thank you for choosing @LaMangaClub to celebrate this special ocassion. A week full of golf and lovely moments
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