Mike Philpott
@mikephilpott
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Writer & broadcaster. Ex-BBC News. Media consultant. Hennessy Award winner. Vegan. Novel Purblind available at https://t.co/Ben04Mw7h9.
Northern Ireland
Joined May 2009
Next Wednesday night @stu_bailie will be in Dromore talking to @mikephilpott about his 40 years of music journalism. It would be lovely to have you along. Personalised copies of The Song is Nearly Over available on the night! Tickets via the link 👇 https://t.co/K988YYo01b
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Thanks to the good folks on Facebook, there will be a Flash Fiction sale this evening between 7 and 9 pm. Use FLASH20 at the checkout, and please do spread the news! https://t.co/95Ts9A27De
What do you reckon to a little flash fiction sale this evening? Two hours, 20% off? If it gets 50 votes, I'll do it.
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What do you reckon to a little flash fiction sale this evening? Two hours, 20% off? If it gets 50 votes, I'll do it.
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Grandson James makes his (brief) TV debut tonight in the wonderful Trespasses on Channel 4. Here he is on set with his dad Adam, First Assistant Director. If you listen carefully you might hear my voice as a newsreader, too.
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On this #RemembranceDay, remembering all the millions of young men and women who gave their lives for politicians’ failures.
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
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Happy launch day to @stu_bailie with The Song is Nearly Over! Stuart is a music journalist from Belfast. This is his collection of stories and original articles – 40 years of insights and shenanigans! Stuart will be in Dromore on Wednesday, 26th November. https://t.co/K988YYo01b
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Join us on Nov 26th for an evening of chat with @stu_bailie about his 40 years as a music journalist. Signed copies of Stuart's latest book, The Song is Nearly Over, will be available on the night and would be the perfect Christmas gift! Tickets 👇 https://t.co/K988YYo01b
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When I started this Christmas card project in 2022 never did I think it would raise £50,000 for @WomensAidNI in just a couple of years but with your support that’s what we’ve done to this point. Looking forward to seeing what we add to that this year. Pre-orders are open… 1/
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I’ll be in conversation with @MarkCarruthers7 and @colin_davidson on Dec 2, courtesy of @BridgeBooksDro1 Really looking forward to this very special event. Tickets are selling fast. Get yours at https://t.co/qqD8fn6LqS
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I'm absolutely delighted to announce an evening with @colin_davidson & @MarkCarruthers7 to celebrate the publication of Twelve Paintings, an intimate and compelling exploration of the life and work of renowned artist Colin Davidson. Tickets via the link 👇 https://t.co/vxsGy5xibW
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I’m campaigning for all polling stations to be like this.
The home of the O'Donovan family is being used as a polling station in Coolmoyne, Co Tipperary. Around 250 people are eligible to vote there and after they will be treated to a cup of tea, a slice of apple or rhubarb tart, or a scone | More: https://t.co/2V58ydruQW
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I was their Bass Player then and I am their Bass Player still. I promised they would never be forgotten. Vote for The Bass Player; Surviving The Miami Showband Massacre now. https://t.co/cxOmjJkT4I
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AN POST IRISH BOOk AWARDS Public Vote 2025 Vote for your favourite books of the year here and win €100 of National Book Tokens Scroll down and vote for your favourite books and be in with a chance of...
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Tomorrow evening, an actual legend of Irish fiction will be in Dromore! Join us for an evening with Sheila O'Flanagan in conversation with @mikephilpott. Plus, I've just remembered that tomorrow is my birthday so you absolutely must come along! https://t.co/XkYHG6xbf8
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What a magnificent evening’s conversation with the wonderful @WednesdayErskin organised by @BridgeBooksDro1 One of those guests you just feel lucky to have met.
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1 @AerLingus we just had the most uplifting experience flying with you today. On flight staff so kind, caring and inclusive with young boy with autism. He needed to roam so they brought him with them on the in flight service and introduced him to all the passengers as their
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I’ll be talking The Benefactors and more with Wendy Erskine next Monday. Join us! Tickets:
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Buy tickets for Bridge Books's upcoming events. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!
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Freed after two years in Gaza, Nimrod Cohen told his father that food dwindled when aid was blocked in March – and after Monday’s reunion, Yehuda Cohen said “those responsible, primarily the prime minister,” must step aside https://t.co/nTnbMbYinz
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Nimrod Cohen Was Reunited With His Family on Monday After Two Years in Captivity. His Father, Who Was Prominent in the Protest Movement to Secure His Son's Release, Says He 'Has to Make Sure That...
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Looking forward to another great night at the Ulster Hall in aid of the @IEFNI Delighted to have the brilliant @EmerMofficial on the bill for the first time.
Still time to get some of the last remaining tickets for Stand-Up for Integrated Education Comedy Night this Thurs 16 Oct @UlsterHall. Come along to have a laugh with @Tim_Mc_Garry, @thatcolinmurphy,@Wendy_Wason,@EmerMofficial & a special guest! https://t.co/NMntMPAZ3U
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