Brian O'Connell
@oconnellbrian
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RTÉ Journalist: @RTERadio1 @todaywithclaire Author: ‘The Personals’ (2019) + ‘Wasted’ (2009). Rosalynn Carter Fellow (2024/25) [email protected]
Cork, Ireland
Joined January 2010
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Brian O'Connell hears from the cafe owners who are trying to build communities, and spends time with a diverse and sometimes enlightening collection of customers.
I've a programme at 6pm today on @RTERadio1 - 'Spill the Beans' telling some of the stories behind our growing cafe culture. Hear the former fisherman turned roaster, the cafe providing mental health supports + the regulars who rely on their cafe for social connection etc
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It really is the best marathon in the world - amazing support yesterday in the wind and rain - and lovely to meet my old @UCC classmate - @GateTheatreDub 's Thomas Conway - at the finish line!
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Morning from @NemoRangersGAA where I'll be covering Cork and Kerry for @RTERadio1 during the day. They have same number of count staff as General Election and we have a cross party tally setting up...
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Last week, Shine’s Media Programme was proud to be represented at The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, for the annual gathering of international fellows participating in the Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellowship. The event brought together journalists from across
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Was delighted to join @MerchantsQuayIR CEO Eddie Mullins today for day 24 of his recovery run series running with different people to raise awareness around recovery and addiction related issues.
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Why isn't Naloxone - the anti-overdose medication more easily available ? My report :
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Brian O’Connell, RTÉ Reporter
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Powerful conversation taking place during the panel discussion at today’s #recoverymonth event in Cork City Hall, exploring the question ‘Is Society Forgiving?’ #taborgroup #addiction #cork
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Less than 40 tickets left for this for anyone interested...
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Tickets for this are free but are going fast for anyone interested...
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Absolutely awful news - a wonderful colleague and broadcaster.
Broadcaster and actor Seán Rocks, the voice of Arena on RTÉ Radio 1, has died aged 63
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Never forgot where he came from and was a big support to many of us starting out. Best wishes Joe.
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Spent a fascinating day in Dublin's Drug Treatment Court recently where a health led approach to disrupting patterns of criminality and addiction could serve as a national model. Listen back:
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Brian O'Connell, RTÉ reporter
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Catch our Co-PI @CathalMcCrory1 interviewed by @oconnellbrian on @todaywithclaire @RTERadio1 yesterday, discussing how TILDA is helping us to understand biological vs. chronological ageing. Listen here: https://t.co/aHL0CJrpa8
#AgeingResearch #BiologicalAge
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Heard the sad news about Brian today and thought about all the years I’ve been listening to him and admiring his genius. Rest in peace dear Brian.
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Isolated vocals of "Wouldn't It Be Nice" are pure magic, a testament to Brian Wilson's genius. Rest in peace, Brian...
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One of the greats
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Co-Founder and Architect of Pop, Dead at 82 More on his life and legacy: https://t.co/54KHwb4PJL
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👋Drug Injection Centre Needed for Cork! 👉🏻We must listen to the experts - not make rash decisions! 🚑We need a medical based approach to the problem. Like Dublin, Cork needs a drug injection centre. @labour @rtenews @oconnellbrian @TodaywithClaire @C103Cork
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Is it time for a medically supervised injecting facility in Cork city? Reporting on calls for this to happen and the Dept of Heath's response - @RTERadio1 after 10..
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