
Dave O'Connell
@daveoconnell1
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Group Editor, Connacht Tribune
Galway, Ireland
Joined January 2010
One in five children lives in poverty when housing costs factored in, ESRI finds: https://t.co/bSk6tVrLjn
irishtimes.com
Official poverty measures do not account for accommodation, research body notes
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All-Ireland champions, thanks to @KennysBookshop, @Galway_GAA @BellewPaul, @MonroesLive , @Mulliganj, @gbfmsports, @galwayad, @CTribune for all the support over the last three years.
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‘The measure of my dreams’: Rainy Night in Soho lives on, almost 40 years after its release https://t.co/QfizUzVm3p
irishtimes.com
One of Shane McGowan’s best-loved songs has been covered by Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Lisa O’Neill, Nick Cave and more
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You can now read the Prologue and Opening Chapter of LICHTENBERG, to whet your appetite for its upcoming release. Remember, there's a FREE E-BOOK for everyone who pre-orders the paperback, so get on it! https://t.co/sM8zBsbNEZ
#dystopianfiction #bookish #preordernow #freebooks
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My review of Wunderhorse at Collins Barracks, and the juxtaposition of terrace culture and teenage angst, for the @IrishTimes: https://t.co/mRhPWSWBnY
irishtimes.com
Collins Barracks rocked to unflinchingly earnest guitar music made evocative by clever melodies
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The excitement is really building ahead of Saturdays All-Ireland semi-finals in Galway, thanks to all the media attention. Fantastic half a page on @CTribune and superb article on @SportforBusines @Galway_GAA @BellewPaul @GAARoundersoffi @ConnachtGAA @daveoconnell1
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Lichtenberg Cover Reveal email just went out. If you're not on our mailing list, it's time to get with the program. https://t.co/kASgpZzPGr
#coverreveal #newrelease #newbooks #dystopianfiction #winterbooks
templedarkbooks.com
"This is a stellar debut. O'Connell writes with great immediacy. Both epic and intimate, he tells his terrific story with full-blooded conviction. I loved it!" -Mike McCormack, International Dublin...
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Thanks to @CTribune for publishing my 1,500 word feature today linking Ireland's man-made "famine" with the #GazaGenocide It is incredible to think that any Irish people could support Israel in the midst of enforced mass starvation in #Gaza
#Galway
https://t.co/kRcbMu7TG5
connachttribune.ie
Standing with Gaza at famine memorial
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Thrilled to reveal the cover for our dark Nov. release, the #dystopianfiction LICHTENBERG by Irish author Tom O'Connell. You can pre-order the paperback now (includes #FREE e-Book) and we will keep you updated regarding our launch and signing events at https://t.co/QbcGdXsUVU
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We're excited to welcome back @daveoconnell1, Group Editor, Connacht Tribune, to this year’s judging panel for the #IrishJournalismAwards25! 🏆📰 Enter now: https://t.co/gIqQozrYVM In Association With @newsbrandsirl Supported By @GoogleNewsInit
#IrishJournalismAwards25
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'Is Was' is my upcoming #exhibition at Kenny Gallery, Galway. New paintings & photographs – scenes held in memory, recorded in passing. Rooted in Galway, coming from that blurred line between what was seen and what was felt. 24 Oct - 18 Nov. More info: https://t.co/rczitRaKfH
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Join us at the Lichtenberg Signing at Book Centre Wexford and meet at Irish author Tom O'Connell https://t.co/X32w9lYpsj
#rsvpnow #savethedate #newbooks #dystopianfiction #irishauthor
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BREAKING: Bishop Casey’s remains removed from Cathedral
connachttribune.ie
BREAKING: Bishop Casey’s remains removed from Cathedral
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Lovely touch to give the story to her local newspaper, rather than seeking RTÉ airtime to make the announcement. https://t.co/otOhVjkE9f
connachttribune.ie
Galway West Independent TD Catherine Connolly triggers race for the Áras
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Join us in Roe River Books on November 21st for the Lichtenberg East Coast Launch. Meet Tom O'Connell, get your book signed, and ask questions on everything #dystopianfiction RSVP at https://t.co/PANnab5TtL
#rsvpnow #savethedate #booklaunch #irishauthor #signedbooks #newbooks
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My review of Peter Kay’s first night at the 3Arena for the @IrishTimes Read in full here: https://t.co/I37nETEoi7
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Bags of goals at the Brandywell and progress for Shels ahead of their mammoth European tie What we learned from Friday’s League of Ireland fixtures for the @IrishTimes #LOI
https://t.co/KM4DrNkwGk
irishtimes.com
St Pat’s struggles in front of goal continue while Drogheda keep on rolling
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In our latest SFI blog post, Irish author of dystopian fiction, Tom O'Connell, considers the two types of zombies appearing in Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later: https://t.co/YlWiNYpJSR
#ZombieFilm #28YearsLater
templedarkbooks.com
Irish author of dystopian fiction, Tom O'Connell, considers the two types of zombies appearing in Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later.
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On James Clarke’s role for @bfcdublin in their 2-0 win over @ShamrockRovers last night in the @LeagueofIreland
#LOI
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