Block Rockin Beats @TodayFM. Aston Villa. PGBX
Dublin, Ireland
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It’s my birthday today and this one hits differently. A brain haemorrhage in Feb turned my life and my family’s life upside down, and while we’re still recovering .. it gave me massive refocus on what’s important in life. Have a great day - sending all the love x❤️
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Mings sprinting to keep the ball alive… then actually scoring from it. That’s the work rate you fucking love to see! Scoring the goal is just a bonus #UTV #AVFC VTID 👊🏽
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I’m insanely excited to share the news that #BlockRockinBeats has been given a 2nd show on @TodayFM! 7pm on Friday as normal, and now also at 6pm on Saturday!! It’s a dream come true. I cannot thank u all enough for the support and smiles u give me every single week 🙌🏽💛x
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When you see it again 🤯👊🏽🇮🇪 WOW #KatieTaylor nitter.app/Jenni4Canesten/status/…
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RIP Maxi Jazz. My goodness I’m heartbroken to hear this news. He was due to perform with Block Rockin Beats but Covid lockdowns meant we had to cancel our plans in 2020. One of my heroes 😔💔
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My beautiful pal Saoírse. I am without words this morning. My love, my heart, my prayers are with Ollie, Roseanna, Farrah Rose & the Ruane family. The Ruane family came into my life years ago as they listen to the radio show, and it’s the greatest gift my job has given me. RIP💔x
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I was thinking of everyone affected by what happened in Donegal this evening while trying to do my radio show. It wasn’t easy. Sometimes news stops us in our tracks.. tonight was one of those nights. Sending my love to all in Donegal , especially in Creeslough x
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I’m dedicating #BlockRockinBeats tonight to my beautiful pal Samantha Cruise who sadly passed away last week. I met Sam when she was only 14 yrs old during an interview with her in Crumlin Children’s Hospital. We kept in touch all these years later. She turned 30 in May … (1/2)
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What is it about hearing the accent on a stage like this that gives me goosebumps. I love him 💙🇮🇪
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I CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT HAS JUST HAPPENED. When I started supporting Aston Villa living in Ireland u couldn’t buy a jersey here. “Why the fuck are you a Villa fan??” That’s why. Highs and lows. The fans tonight! What a club. Ah lads.. this is unbelievable. I love u all 🥹
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What a night ! What a night … I’m speechless … thanks to each and every one of u. I love u so much 🖤🙌🏽 #blockrockinbeats
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I can’t believe this is really happening! After the worst few weeks of my life , I’m nearly lost for words sharing this one with u … I’ll be playing Cork this summer with my heroes @the_prodigy !!! How is this real. Thank u for all your support. LETS GO! X🖤🤘🏽
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Ashling Murphy. To her family, friends, colleagues and to the innocent little angels who looked up to her as a role model and teacher .. to the parents of those kids too… I send all my love and sympathy. I’m heartbroken and haunted by this news today. No words x
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This is so unbelievably sad. I was lucky to strike a friendship with Mark before the band went global. He kept in touch all through the years and remained as grounded as the first day I met him. I’m heartbroken for his family and friends 😔💔 RIP
Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness. The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time.
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I’m not sure I’ll ever have a more magical moment in time than this one. On stage in Cork with my little girl + over 1,000 ravers to welcome her. What a moment #BlockRockinBeats Happy Friday 💙x
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I love pints. But I knocked drink on the head during the pandemic. It just didn’t feel right. This evening I had my first pint all year. I’m very happy 💚
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I can’t process this news today. God bless you, Jack. Heartbroken beyond words. A nation mourns. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam 💚
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Managed a light run today in Spain … very emotional tbh. Recovery still going well , good days and bad days… but I’m living to see u all at Fairview Park next week. Feeling very lucky ❤️x
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Heading back home to Ireland now after a day with my dad that I’ll remember until my last day on this earth. If you don’t love football I genuinely feel sorry for you. This is how it feels to be ASTON VILLA FC #AVFC 📸 by dad @pierce_declan
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My dad .. my lovely dad in Fairview Park. The adventures we’ve been on together since I was a kid. He’s supported my choice of career from the age of 15 when I wanted him to give me a lift to do a pirate radio show from a garden shed in Ballybrack. I love my parents so much
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Please meet my cousin Pat. My best pal. He raised me as a kid with my parents and grandparents. He won’t mind me telling you he’s in his 70s & today he married his life long partner Alan. I can’t begin to express the love, happiness & pride. What a beautiful day in Dublin ❤️
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After 2 years avoiding COVID it’s finally found me. I feel grand but I’m isolating in the gaf. So basically #BlockRockinBeats @TodayFM will be from the kitchen at home here for the next 3 nights. Show must go on. I enjoy it too much 😀🦠🙌🏽
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Republic of Ireland and Sweden fans today. This is the kind of photo the news needs right now #COYBIG
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My father in law Bill Shorten was a proud Limerick man. He passed away shortly after my first Block Rockin Beats radio show on Today FM. I told him my plans, but he’d never believe we closed down King John’s Castle Limerick for a sold out gig years later!! Tonight is for Bill💚x
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5 years ago today I did the first ever #BlockRockinBeats show on @TodayFM. I did it at midnight every Friday until 2am, and it was the first show on the radio station dedicated to dance music. I didn’t want pay for it! Thanks to everyone who believed in me over the past 5 years x
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The most amazing little legend arrived into our world with a wonderful bang this time 5 years ago. I can honestly say she inspires me every single day to keep going. Happy Birthday Ava , we love you 💙xx
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Woke up this morning feeling very grateful to be here. To be able to just be a dad and hang out and laugh with my beautiful little girl, wife, family. It’s been a poxy year so far, I can’t sugarcoat it. But strength comes from those around me. That includes you, so thank u❤️☀️
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“What threatens to weaken you will not conquer you” Wow. This interview ❤️
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Watch the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on Channel 4
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I’ll be donating my wage for tonight’s #BlockRockinBeats show to @PietaHouse. I’m sharing this to hopefully raise awareness of charities that have become more important than ever during this difficult year.
Happy New Year. Stay safe, mind yourself 💙x
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Record breaking listenership figures for my pals @TodayFM. 875,000 people tune in weekly! It’s been an overwhelming 12 months for #BlockRockinBeats on air and on tour. Friday & Saturday night radio shows both increasing listenership once again. Thank YOU so much !! Rave on 🫡💛x
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How am I meant to be professional today 😂😂😂😂😂 UP THE VILLAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!! #AVFC !!!!!!
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I can’t stop watching this tonight. I’ll never forget the celebrations when this rattled the net. RIP Alan McLoughlin 💚
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First pint with my dad in months. Honestly very emotional. Thanks @Thebathpub for dropping them over x
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Released on this day in 1994.
One of the most influential albums on my youth, life, career. Fav track?
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30 years ago today @GaryLineker played his last ever game in an Ireland shirt before beginning a wonderful career for England 😆 always loved that he wore the shirt after the game... does he still have it?? #Italia90 🇮🇪🏴
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What am I hearing from the caller on @talkSPORT... he doesn’t think @JackGrealish would leave Villa for United! 😂😂😂😂
#loon
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I just got sent this photo of #BlockRockinBeats at @EPfestival tonight and I’m totally speechless. The crowd went back as far as the eye could see. I still expect 10 people to show up!! Every moment like this will always be magic. Thanks to everyone who was there for it x
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS UP THE FUCKING VILLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
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From a hospital bed in February to Fairview Park rehearsals today. I love life , this moment… What a team 🖤x
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Floods of tears at full time. I needed that … with my dad too. I’m so happy to be here and healthy xxx #UpTheDubs
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I love seeing people talking about @Paulmcgrath5. The best we’ve ever seen. He still doesn’t fully realise how much joy he brought to people when he played for Ireland, and he’s known as God at Villa Park for a very good reason. But above all else - he’s a total gentleman 💚
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I won’t be around this weekend on @TodayFM but the show goes on and it’s loaded with massive tunes! I’ll be offline for a few days for personal reasons and because we always chat on here I wanted to let u know. Sending love and positivity. Chat soon 👊🏽❤️ #blockrockinbeats
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS !!!!!! UP THE VILLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I HAVE AGED ANOTHER 40 YEARS THE PAST 10 MINS!!!!! FUUUUCCCCKKKK FOOTBALL I HATE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE YOU #AVFC 😌
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Just wanted to thank u all for the support this year , it’s been a really weird one on a personal level. The year is ending on a high for the radio show with an extra 11,000 of u joining the madness on @TodayFM every weekend. I appreciate it massively #BlockRockinBeats x❤️🔥
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Katie Taylor scoring a belter for Republic of Ireland. She’s got it all 💚👊🏽 #KatieTaylor
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Many nights working with this legend. One afternoon I was blessed to chat to him for hours about his life and youth. We have lost an incredible man today. My thoughts and love to everyone close to Christy. Made in Dublin. RIP xx
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Just finished the radio show. You can hear a pin drop in Dublin, it’s extremely emotional. I’ve been bottling up a lot to get through the shows this weekend. I love this country, and this city too. Stay safe 🇮🇪x
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The last 8 weeks means nothing if we lose our shit now. Keep doing what we have been doing so well so far. I really want to hug my parents. I really really want Ava to hug her grandparents. We all want to end this and save lives. Let’s finish this properly. We start tomorrow 💚🇮🇪
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“They say never fall in love with players on loan …” SHUT THE FUCK UP AND FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM!!!!!!!!!😍 #UTV
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It’s my birthday today. Send me lovely messages asap… or do a twitter on it and call me a prick for the craic x 😄❤️
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So proud. Never in a million years did I think I’d see a night like that in Villa Park in my lifetime or a Champions League campaign like we had this season. VTID 👊🏽💙 Ps Congrats to PSG.. serious group of football players.
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Breakfast this morning with my beautiful best pal Saoirse @Saoirseandmamma and her gorgeous parents. Good luck tonight on @RTELateLateShow 🥰 keep playing the drums and I’ll see u on stage with us soon ❤️xx
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I can’t fully explain how lovely it was to welcome Martin to @TodayFM. He was due to come to our #blockrockinbeats gig in the Olympia but wasn’t well. It’s his birthday today so we did a studio tour together. Martin u are a legend 💙
@DecPierce thank you so much for making Martin's birthday so amazing! He was completely blown away to meet you and loved the tour of the studio, particularly meeting Louise! It's been a very special &emotional evening 💙❤️! #BlockRockinBeats
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Just finished the radio show and leaving work. Dublin town is hauntingly silent. I’m the only person here. Stay safe 💙x
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It’s been the most challenging year , but tomorrow in Fairview Park we are gonna get together for the biggest party .. !! Bring the noise, bring the energy.. we will bring the tunes. Thanks for all the love n support , u have no idea how much it means ! 🔥✊🏽x #blockrockinbeats
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Just a bloke living his dream supporting his heroes .. fucking hell I’m so blessed to be here #theprodigy #cork #blockrockinbeats 🤘🏽🏴☠️🖤 @gbollardphoto
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Conor Hourihane 💚 #AVFC (@BarronAVFC1 🎞) nitter.app/BarronAVFC1/status/135…
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In the late 80s I was soaking up music. I couldn’t get enough of it. Finding my feet… finding out who I was and what music I wanted to shape my personality. ‘Mandinka’ stood out a mile to me.… and then finding out she was Irish like me! How cool. RIP Sinead O’Connor 💔x
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Ava cannot believe that a former player from her football club and her area is playing for Ireland in the World Cup !! The impact this is having on the next generation is really special. Ringsend is a sea of green white & orange for our Abbie Larkin and the team 💚🇮🇪 #COYGIG
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My local just delivered pints of Guinness and crisps to our hall door. How’s your Saturday 💙🤩 @Thebathpub
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When you get punched by a scumbag, but you know you’re gonna score the winner! UP THE VILLA!! Class rises to the top ALWAYS @JackGrealish1 #AVFC #VTWD #SOTC ❤️ I love this club
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I lived my dream recently with Umbro by redesigning my first ever football shirt. Except this time we fused old skool rave + football culture. For the #BlockRockinBeats tour I’ll be wearing #AVFC colours on stage with pride. The 95 collection: umbro.ie/blockrockinbeats
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Cup of tea in ours with @Paulmcgrath5 before the game. He’s looking absolutely fantastic as always. I’ll be on the radio later, enjoy the match and #COYBIG … also #UTV !!! 💙🇮🇪
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Her first holiday with us since 2019 and we are off the charts levels of excited! @DublinAirport was busy but I think we cleared fast track in 5mins tbh! I cannot believe we are going on holidays!!! 😍☀️✈️
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It’s been an incredible summer with your support .. from a hospital bed to back doing what I love on stage. My little sister is getting married in Spain , and I’m so happy to be here with my family. We’ve been through a lot this year.. now it’s time for some rest and smiles❤️x
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Both my parents will be vaccinated this weekend. The absolute joy this brings me. Some serious rave tunes dedicated to the pair of legends tonight 💚
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I’ve become an uncle for the first time and I’m deliriously happy. So so proud of my little sister Claire and her hubby. Amazing feeling. Happy Friday, everyone. Now for rave tunes to celebrate #BlockRockinBeats ❤️ positivity x
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Our accommodation in Cork let us down last min - not naming names cos that isn’t my style or priority. My priority is our crew, band, guests having a place to stay and an amazing weekend. Welcome to our home for the next 4 nights - Block Rockin (tour) Bus! #BlockRockinBeats 🚎🤘🏽
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3 absolutely insane Block Rockin Beats gigs in Galway , INEC, Collins Barracks … the most incredible end to a mad year , cannot thank u all enough for the support. We’re starting this year with a well deserved 1st trip to America for Ava ..New York here we come! Happy New Year x
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He scores again for Swansea @ConorHourihane ⚽️ what a player. Love to see it
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Representing Block Rockin Beats at Áras an Uachtaráin this evening! What an absolute honour to be invited @PresidentIRL 🇮🇪❤️
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Just dropped Ava to her very last day at pre-school. I’m an emotional mess! Teachers … we are so lucky to have them. Absolute heroes throughout this pandemic. Thank u to every teacher in Ireland for all you do 💚
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I’m with the legend @nevenmaguire in the stunning @macneanhouse , tomorrow he joins #BlockRockinBeats 🙌🏽💙x
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HISTORY MADE !!!!!! OH MY LORD! 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 #COYGIG !!!!!!!! OH MY !!
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That’s a superb statement. Inject this honesty, class, respect, clarity and common sense into my veins. I love this club #VTID
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Sitting here with my daughter watching her heroes and it just feels amazing. Whatever happens tonight, this is a game changing generation #COYGIG !!!!! 🇮🇪💚
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Music is the most powerful drug in the world. There are no problems in that moment 💙📷 @joanna__barry at Kaleidoscope tonight x #BlockRockinBeats
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