david kelly
@dk3lly
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Irish Independent Chief Sports Analysis Writer. Guinness drinker, lustful liver of life. Passionate about sport, movies and music. Views me, RTs don't endorse
Dublin
Joined November 2009
Did not expect a question that starts out 'Do you think before you speak?' to go so well. A+ question from Charlotte Harpur A++ response from Eileen Gu.
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Spoke with Jonathan Sebire of Signify, to whom the IRFU have turned in a bid to turn down the volume on racist abuse of Edwin Edogbo and threats aimed at Sam Prendergast; they can stop it reaching them directly but they can't stem a societal cancer. https://t.co/oBv65PreBz
independent.ie
For many who observe it, the Six Nations heralds culture and entertainment, historic rivalries and thrilling jeopardy. But for some of its participants, ma...
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Pleasure to speak with Diego Dominguez ..ignore the headline and please read on... https://t.co/C3Gt6krG3M
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?“Let’s be realistic and do the impossible.”
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Some thoughts on Damien Byrne after a desperately sorrowful day
‘He was like our Guardian Angel. A shining light. It was never, ever about himself’ – The life of Damien Byrne fondly remembered
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Great to have you back Fin ! 💪
Back to one of my favourite snooker rooms today at the Stephens Green Club👌 To be the best - learn from the best #snookercoach #snookercoaching #snookercoachingdublin #snookercoachingireland #worldsnookercoaching #wpbsa #thefinruanesnookeracademy #1st4sport #1st4sportlearning
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I hinted this may happen a couple of weeks back...Here, a man on the ground who knows quite a lot more confirming the speculation....
Excl. Katie McCabe likely to leave Arsenal this summer after respectful talks on her future. Understand no new deal is on the table. Arsenal want to refresh squad. McCabe wants to carry at the top level. Club legend, who has now won every available trophy.
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Happy Birthday Charlie!!
Much more than ball in this so ignore the headline...the father who saved two lives, the love of his life who died before he could say words they both knew, WWII Dublin bombs and learning to get up after every fall...even at 101... https://t.co/YlioCz4MTm
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To celebrate the start of the 2026 @LeagueofIreland season & our first home game being just a month away, the Irish Independent is giving away a pair of St Patrick’s Athletic 2026 season tickets Enter at https://t.co/TN8zeAVhRz & the winner will be announced after the
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Perry Ogden snapped Sinead O'Connor and Helena Christenson, made an award-winning movie and oodles of dosh for Ralph Lauren. A story of a child who lost his mother and his way, but then found himself in Connemara. A quiet man delivering a profound message https://t.co/hNhkgSosjo
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Pino, who’s your favourite basketball player?
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Much more than ball in this so ignore the headline...the father who saved two lives, the love of his life who died before he could say words they both knew, WWII Dublin bombs and learning to get up after every fall...even at 101... https://t.co/YlioCz4MTm
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Charlie O’Leary always makes it home.
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Had a great half. And a wonderful person finally at peace with himself.
Joe Heyes chose England, despite the best efforts of his Dublin mother, but an ex-Leinster head coach saved his career @dk3lly
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Devastated to hear the news of Robin Smith's passing. I spoke to him for two hours about his recent struggles only two weeks ago. He bared his soul in this interview and I thought he had turned a corner. It was the last in-depth interview he gave
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Read Kevin Sinfield's memoir and then spent two hours listening to him for this piece. At once an ordinary and extraordinary human, whose addiction to helping MND sufferers is selfless/selfish. Another 200 miles of running (in Cork tomorrow) .Smile and donate if you can...
‘I know that I’ll get better tomorrow. The MND community don’t have that guarantee’ – Kevin Sinfield still going extra mile https://t.co/xu4qfuXh9S
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If a tree falls in a forest...Hungarian player crumples in loud pain on the turf..the incident was not caught on FAI Youtube stream...there have been no replays...perhaps it never happened at all...
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Ireland 2 Hungary 1; Hingarians improved 2nd quarter, Ire not so much
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Abbie Larkin on fire in Marbella; scored one and created another for Kyra Carusa v Hungary. 2-0 after 20 mins. The evolution will not be televised..
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The nominees have been announced for this year's @sseairtricity / @SoccerWritersIr Men's Personality, Women's Personality and Goalkeeper of the Year. Congratulations to all. Who is your choice?
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Troy Parrott, his tears, on a mother's pride. "I wish..." There's an epic novel in that.
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