Entrepreneur + Broadcaster. Hon Doc @dcu. Chair @gaisceaward @Rethink_Ireland + @shonadotie. Host @RTERadio1 Reignite. Priors: Spotify-Kinzen-Facebook-Storyful
Dublin City via Monaghan 💙⚪️
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Hard to explain just how much this means to people in Monaghan when you’re the fourth smallest county & GAA is the gateway to almost all social conversations 😅Grateful for days like it, for teams + communities with collective pride in their county colours. Priceless @monaghangaa
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Angry this morning on behalf of all women, the runners amongst us who can’t do the same route two days in a row, who change the departure times, who run with keys in hand, who have friends on speed dial, who run forward while regularly checking backwards
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“If our dreams get broken along the way, we have to make new ones from the pieces.” #DerryGirls
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2 year old: who is that boy Mammy?
Me: that’s my friend @donie and he’s going to help a lot of people today.
If you’ve a friend or relative you’re worried about, this interview may help them seek the help Donie so eloquently and powerfully talks about
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Playing “The Town I Loved So Well” to mark the life of Derry’s immense John Hume while people all over this island light their candles and pay their respects. #JohnsLight
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This is Ireland at its very best. ⬇️❤️
We traveled to my beloved hometown of Cahersiveen to see how the people there are welcoming Ukrainian refugees -- it's a story playing out in many parts of rural Ireland.
w/ @LaurenGKent @NiamhMKennedy
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Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) @LeoVaradkar just delivered an extraordinary State of the Nation address that I hope other countries will watch. #COVID19ireland 🇮🇪
WATCH: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar delivers Ministerial Broadcast to the country about the Covid-19 pandemic | Read more: bit.ly/38WYJBh nitter.app/i/broadcasts/1OdKrqbNa…
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Loved this interview with @jameelajamil, especially this line ⬇️ irishtimes.com/life-and-styl… by @tanyasweeney
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Call me old fashioned but I love opening my Saturday morning door to this delivery. #BuyANewspaper #JournalismMatters
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Fourth and final @springsteen Irish night ending with Rainy Night in Soho and the beautiful line “you’re the measure of my dreams” ringing out across a humid Dublin Croke Park night. Glorious. ❤️
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It might be 222 days to Christmas but in Cork with @springsteen …
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“I am here to tell you now, while I still can, that I don't want your apologies. I don't want your tributes....I don't want your accolades or your broken promises. I want action. I want change. I want accountability.” - powerful words @PhelanVicky independent.ie/opinion/comme…
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**Announcement**
So proud of the incredible team at Kinzen.
So proud to announce we've been acquired by @Spotify to continue our purpose-driven impactful work.
@wearekinzen
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Personal News: I'm leaving Facebook to start a start-up back home in Dublin. facebook.com/aine.kerrbear/p… #journalism
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Ireland set to become first country in the world to pass marriage equality by popular vote. Proud. #MarRef
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Not a dry in the house watching mother of @rhasidatadeleke receive the Sportswoman of the Year award on Rhasida’s behalf. #GossWOTY23
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No handshake at the end.
Memorable quotes from debate night:
-“Donald Trump was fired by 81 million people. Clearly he is having a very difficult time processing that.”
-“I have concepts of a plan”
-“In Springfield they’re eating the dogs, they’re eating the cats.”
#Debate2024
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This interview will feature on future journalism courses.
@SarahAMcInerney @drivetimerte
Here's the audio of @SarahAMcInerney speaking this evening to journalist, Eoghan Harris, after his contract with the Sunday Independent was terminated, because of his involvement with an anonymous Twitter account. rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/htm…
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Must-read thread for anyone who finds themselves buying presents for boys and girls this Christmas and the messages conveyed in the choices presented. Absolutely infuriating. This “conditioning” from early childhood has got to stop.
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⚡️If you’re thinking about changing careers, beginning something new or restarting your business, then this show is for you! For five Saturdays in August at 10am on @RTERadio1, join me for ReIgnite with RTÉ 📻: about.rte.ie/2020/07/03/summ… #BoostMyBusiness
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Cannot recommend highly enough the Cliffs of Moher Yoga Retreat for two nights for anyone in need of a reset. Scenic hikes in one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland, nutritious food, restorative yoga. 🧘♀️ ❤️
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To all frontline workers, a heartfelt thank you, especially @stjamesdublin for giving that emotional, powerful insight into Covid-19. Reminder also of the importance of independent public service journalism to help us better understand our shared realities. #RteInvestigates @rte
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Minister @cathmartingreen announcing the establishment of a new expert committee to consider the creation of a new national women’s museum.
Proud to be a part of a group of six women - the Irish Women’s Museum Advocacy Group - that worked with the Minister. 🙌
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I went back to bed this morning rather than go through the list of Dos and Donts for running in the early morning darkness.
It is an unimaginable sadness for Ashling Murphy’s family. May she Rest In Peace.
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Why are journalists not fact-checking President Trump in real-time in the room during this press conference? Why are journalists not supporting each other with follow up questions?
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Final score doesn’t reflect a great performance over 60 minutes. Very proud of @monaghangaa and how a county rose in their thousands to meet that moment in Croke Park. We go again next year. @MonaghanGAAFans
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Humbled and honored to win this @irishtatler Women of the Year Award. Thank you @NorahCasey and team for a night recognizing extraordinary women. #WOTYA18
The winner of this year's Media award attaches great importance to the notion of trust and truth in journalism. In an age where media is all-engrossing and ever-questioned, @AineKerr , co-founder of @Nevalabs, is a remarkable example. #WOTYA18
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Personal announcement: After five incredible years with @Storyful I'm leaving to take up a new challenge blog.storyful.com/2016/02/10… #journalism
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There’s always one photographer who finds *that* angle.... #ElectionResults2020 #PresIe
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Demonstrating for 10 days the importance of factual on-the-ground reporting. #journalismmatters @rtenews
Last bit of prep before final @rtenews report from here in Seremban, Malaysia. Some answers but not all in what happened to Nóra. It’s something I’ll be following closely when I get back to Dublin.
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So happy to be back in Monaghan for the first time in four months. #Phase3 #Covid_19ireland #InItTogether
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I have quite a few Jack Charlton autographs in my collection because my Granny’s house in Carrickmacross, Monaghan was next door to the team’s training pitch at the time. Jack always stopped for the nerdy kid in her Steve Staunton jersey. Such happy memories. May he Rest In Peace
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So many lessons in leadership, trust, forensic planning (but not overthinking all the scenarios), empathy, compassion, decency. He is one amazing leader and manager Vinnie Corey. @monaghangaa @MonaghanGAAFans
🗣️ 'We knew coming down here today that this was a 50-50 game'
@monaghangaa's nail-biting, penalty shootout victory over @Armagh_GAA lived up to manager Vinny Corey's expectations | 🏐
🎙️ @Jhiggins3
@AIB_GAA | #TheToughest
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Fully Pfizer’d.
Thank you science, frontline workers, policy makers and all the incredibly efficient staff at the National Show Centre in Swords!
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Traveling to Newry with a very heavy heart to watch a senior team that Brendán would no doubt have played for some day soon. Thinking of his family, friends, club and county team mates @monaghangaa and @MonaghanHarps. May he Rest In Peace.
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As someone who is a committed Irish soccer fan, I’m tired of seeing Martin O’Neill use the microphone to air personal grievances with one journalist rather than use the microphone to communicate to fans who are eager for information.
Martin O'Neill gives his reaction to the Republic of Ireland's Nations League draw and addresses recent speculation about his future #RTEsoccer
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“As my mother lay dying in the Bon Secours Hospital in Cork, one of the last things she said to me was ‘would you not consider retraining as a teacher?’. If she could see me now getting a BAFTA for playing a teacher. Jokes on you Mam!” ❤️🇮🇪
Our first award of the night for Female Performance in a Comedy Programme goes to Siobhán McSweeney for Derry Girls 🌟
#BAFTATVAwards with @pandocruises
ALT Designed graphic featuring colourful artwork and an image of Siobhan McSweeney in DerryGirls. The text reads 'Female Performance In a Comedy Programme, Siobhan McSweeney Derry Girls'
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Clear how much joy they bring each other, how serious they take inspiring the next generation.
A reminder to have fun doing what you love. ❤️ 🇮🇪🥈
@rhasidatadeleke @sharlenem229 @philhealy2 @sophiebecker_ with @DavidGillick. Class acts.
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Very much enjoying driving around Dublin this week. Beep beep. 🚙
@monaghangaa v @DubGAAOfficial
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Disappointed for @quietgirlfilm but they’ve done wonders for our native language, showcasing great Irish talent and proving we can fund and support great homegrown films. Congrats. 🇮🇪❤️
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My family are diehard @monaghangaa fans so I decided to write something about their steadfast loyalty to the cause of Monaghan Football: irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-… @MonaghanGAAFans #gaa
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope, just @Pink flying through the Aviva nightlight. ❤️
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Final prep over strong coffee for @ReigniteRte on @RTERadio1 at 10am. #ReigniteRTE #BoostMyBusiness ☕️
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Even I - as a Monaghan person - cannot begrudge Cavan that victory. Found myself cheering for them today, proving I’m really growing as a person. 😅 @CavanCoBoardGaa @monaghangaa
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🚨 And just like that… 52nd marathon of 52 in aid of @LauraLynnHouse is complete!
✅3000 euro raised
✅2195 kilometers run
Huge thanks to everyone who donated + to @GrainneKerr22 + @Duffy1Niall for setting the pace!
Donations remain open, while I retire these shoes and knees!
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An enormous privilege to be appointed to chair the @GaisceAward Council - the @PresidentIRL Award for young people.
I believe in the capacity of our young people to positively impact the world around them and in the power of @GaisceAward to help them find their calling. @dcediy
📣 @rodericogorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has announced the appointment of award-winning entrepreneur and broadcaster @AineKerr as the new Chair of Gaisce's Council!
Read more: gaisce.ie/aine-kerr-announce…
@dcediy @PresidentIRL
ALT Áine Kerr, Chair of Gaisce - The President's Award Council
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“It’s so sad to me that some really unique voices have opted to leave comedy or were driven out of comedy. In the comedy that I love, some of the most creative people have always been women.” - @phlaimeaux in a lovely interview with @PatrickFreyne1
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Proud to launch the Facebook Journalism Project: media.fb.com/2017/01/11/face…
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Well done @MiriamOCal and @mcculld on expertly moderating that debate. A reminder of the importance of fact-based, rigorous, quality public service broadcasting about the critical issues facing the country. #JournalismMatters #GE2020
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For a population of 4.9M, after only two hours of broadcasting, this is something to be so proud of. We are a generous people. #LateLateToyShow
3.5 MILLION EURO and counting - Absolutely PHENOMENAL.
Ireland - NEVER CHANGE ☘️❤️
We are blown away by the kindness flooding in from around the country and across the 🌏
#LateLateToyshow #RTÉToyShowAppeal
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If you’re not watching @cnn, turn it on now. This monologue is quite something. #Election2020results
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Getting a junior infant dressed for school this morning is heartbreaking knowing there are three junior infants not doing the usual morning rituals and routines. Thoughts are with them, their teacher, the school community, eyewitnesses and rescue teams💔
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So proud of the mental fortitude and passion displayed by that Monaghan team today. @MonaghanGAAFans @MonaghanGAAFans ❤️
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Can we not perhaps accept this is a leader of a political party showing uncharacteristic joy at winning an unexpected seat? Joy at the success of her candidate, rather than the defeat of an opponent? Much analysis today seems to fit a lazy analysis which pits women against women.
Nicola Sturgeon branded ‘ungracious’ after celebrating Jo Swinson losing her seat
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Reunited at last via @TonightVMTV! @donie and @shanecreevy from the @storyful alumni talking disinformation on behalf of @CNN and @wearekinzen
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Heartfelt thanks to @VIPmagaz and @eir for bringing together 100+ badass businesswomen today for the Power of Women event. Proud to take home an award on behalf of the amazing @wearekinzen team. Hon the women. #EirPowerOfWomen
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First time going out (or maybe even out-out😂) in four plus months. First time on public transport in four plus months. Currently seven out of ten in my carriage wearing masks which is a much higher compliance rate than I had expected. Seems the message may be getting through.
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My uncle has written about a painful epiphany that I think many will empathise with, given our sometimes delayed grief and how different our paths to healing can be.
This is a beautiful piece, take the time to read it: irishtimes.com/opinion/an-ir… @FrankmcnallyIT in @IrishTimes
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CNN contributors taking the 2am call to talk about the US President’s positive Covid test. @brianstelter @carlbernstein
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Made it from Malin to Mizen Head in six days for @CASuicide; a very special charity with amazing volunteers and participants. #MalinToMizen
Proud. Grateful. Happy.
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✅ child christened.
✅ family fed.
✅ jerseys on.
✅ Galway-bound.
#farneyarmy
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“A 20% daily growth rate in the virus would mean 60,000 cases in four weeks whereas a 30% rate would mean 570,000. The situation is as stark as it gets.”
Half a million infected people is the difference that is in all our hands businesspost.ie/coronavirus/… via @businessposthq
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Ending 2020 grateful to the investors who had the courage to back an ambitious Irish startup in this never normal year, to the @wearekinzen team making an important impact from their spare bedrooms, and to @marklittlenews for remaining ever stubborn about our sense of mission🇮🇪
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Grateful for special days like today, for the pride the players show in playing for their county, for the loyalty and passion of supporters.
We go again in January. Onwards. @monaghangaa
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Really not sure what to make of my assistant’s show notes for @TheBusinessRTE this morning. #BeingThree
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This is Ireland. 🇮🇪 #COVID2019IRELAND
Garda Johnson from Pearse St navigating his way through the aisles of the Supermarket picking up shopping for a local resident who is ‘Cocooning ’at home
Remember if you need any assistance
contact us at 6669030 or at peaase_street_community@garda.ie
#StayAtHomeAndStaySafe
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Proud of the local lad from Cahersiveen doing well. Keep calm in pursuit of the truth and carry on @donie. #JournalismMatters
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When a dubious What’s App message is sent to you, ask critical questions like Who, What, Where, When, Why and How.
Then seek out quality journalism.
Share what is factual and verified with your family and friends.
Be the wisdom in the crowd.
I am urging everyone to please stop sharing unverified info on What's app groups. These messages are scaring and confusing people and causing real damage. Please get your info from official, trusted sources. Follow @HSELive @hpscireland @WHO @merrionstreet @dfatravelwise
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Shout out to the brilliant @liseinthecity @niamh_lyons @ellenmcoyne and @colette_sexton as another election cycle draws to a close.
Editors: Hire these amazing women❗️#journalismmatters
Times Ireland makes staff redundant amid reorganisation irishtimes.com/business/medi… via @IrishTimesBiz
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My family are diehard Monaghan GAA fans so I decided to write something about their steadfast loyalty to the cause of Monaghan Football:... irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-…
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Faith in humanity renewed along Clontarf promenade. People have walked @PietaHouse #DarknessIntoLight in their hundreds.
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Living in Dublin 20 years and only today discovered the beauty of the Poolbeg Lighthouse Walk. Highly recommended. It is stunning.🚶♀️ 😎
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Fast-talking Monaghan woman coming at you at 10am on @TheBusinessRTE. Tune in to hear about the morning after the night before for nightclubs, how tech fails women and how one Dubliner became a member of Ireland’s Rich List. + Much More 📻 ☕️
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Icon of Irish journalism @vincentbrowne
launching the book of the trailblazer and legend that is Justine McCarthy.
So much awe and admiration for both.
@gutterbookshop #AnEyeOnIreland
@HachetteIre
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I wrote this before attending the Ashling Murphy vigil tonight:
Women deserve to run for exercise without having to face the shadows. @thejournal_ie @NWCI #VigilforAshling @MensNetworkIE
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The long #ge2020 post-mortem begins with @liseinthecity who I’ve been convinced was cloned as a broadcaster these past four weeks. #JournalismMatters
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The five year old diplomat had a crisis of conscience ten days ago and requested a “half and half jersey”. (Think she calculated the risks and mitigations in the currency of icecreams) Jersey arrived via the amazing @ONeills1918 team just in time!
@MonaghanGAAFans @monaghangaa
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Probably the nicest letter we’ve received in Reignite.
From a proud father whose daughter started a business with her friend during lockdown. 👏🏻 💪🏻 #ReigniteRTE #BoostMyBusiness
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