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Dad who cycles a lot. Cycling fashions answer to Gok Wan, Married (at least until she finds the new bike) Northsider, GP too #YNWA #VCB4EVER

North County Dublin, Ireland
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@ConorTMcGrane
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5 years
Got a charming letter from the GMS pension scheme this am, if I die in service as a result of #COVID19 the benefit lump sum my wife should have got will now not be paid as #COVID19 is "an act of God". Nice way to start the day @HSELive @IMO_IRL @ICGPnews @SimonHarrisTD
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@GrumpyOldDoc @indepdubnrth I don't know, fairly routine to shag everyone in a pub or restaurant every time I go in before sharing dirty needles with them all after.
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@ConorTMcGrane
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3 years
@streetcamlondon @Hackneycyclist No you don't. That driver drove over that bike deliberately and drove the car towards a kid. That needs no context at all.
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@ConorTMcGrane
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Unfortunately, Ireland today told itself that women should take care of the home, that non married families are less important, and that children who don't have married parents are less equal than those who do not. The people have spoken, the bastards.
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Surprised at the sheer volume of people asking the Gov reject NPHET's advice on mask wearing this time. Genuinely surprised.
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3 years
The death of Des O Malley reminds me that in my teens and in the middle of an AIDS epidemic @fiannafailparty expelled him for voting to make condoms more easily available to all. Shocking stuff.
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Is it very wrong that I think Priti Patel is a bit hot ?
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@SaoirsedT @Noah_Halpin 26 years qualified Doctor. Years of providing care and advice in elite cycling and 36years involvement as competitor and volunteer in Irish sport at all levels.
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@Hackneycyclist @tomflood1 Do you know who that kid is? If you do get him to leave the bike into a local bike shop and I'll pay to get it checked over and fixed. Least we can do. Poor lad.
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@CafeRoubaix Jonas Vinnegard
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3 years
I think I can safely say I speak for the vast majority of Irish doctors when I say don't take medicines designed for animals... Was quite honestly shocked to see it alluded to by a colleague earlier. Sheep dip is for sheep not people. Even if it's cheap don't take it ! #COVID19
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My Da should have been 82 today and enjoying retirement and his grandkids. Smoking meant he never lived to see either. If you all do one thing today stop smoking or encourage someone who does smoke to stop...
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Am quick to moan but have to say was very impressed today at @HSELive vaccination center. Would like to particularly thank @IMO_IRL @ICGPnews as well as @AmbulanceNAS and @DF_Medics thank you all and keep up the great work.
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@Jacob_Rees_Mogg Obdurate " the stubborn refusal of super rich and rednecks to realise they are going to destroy the UK and destabilise Ireland by insisting on a ideologically corrupt policy passed in a referendum fueled by lies and cheating"
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4 years
For the many criticising @HSELive for the vaccination rollout remember there have now been more doses of vaccine given than there have been cases of Covid since this all started. Credit where it is due.
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@climurphy @olddiesel Not a fair comment. Real people with real jobs here. You and I are not going to lose our jobs or homes based on this advice. Others are, remember that before making trite comparisons.
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@Noah_Halpin Trans men are at a significant disadvantage. That is why they tend not to appear at the top in elite sport. Your comments that trans women are not at an advantage are simply not correct. It is am evolving area but equality and fairness in sport are vital.
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6 years
My restored Colnago, a long process but ready to ride again (as long as it doesnt rain !)
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Conor McGrane
5 years
Could all media organisations looking for an expert opinion re #Corvid19 please please please ask a Public health specialist rather than the usual Medics they call for pretty much all the time... All of us have opinions but on this issue the only expert medical ones are from them
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3 years
Retro day on the Raleigh. 100kms on a 35 year old beaut #Fred
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6 years
Working away on Christmas eve with great staff and wonderful patients #ImAtWorkLeo
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4 years
After sleeping on it and much thought have to say NPHET are wrong to ask for level 5, we need to live and not pretend we can make COVID19 go away. Restrictions are needed but this goes too far.
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@DarrenEuronews It's no more "uncomfortable" to watch than seeing someone in a wheelchair, someone coughing, someone on crutches. She is doing her job and whatever she has is not compromising that, The problem is with those who cannot cope with seeing it, not with her for having it.
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5 years
@Freedoc_be From this Irish Family doctor and his family I can only offer my deepest condolences and sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues.
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4 years
Am very disappointed that despite promises of access on fri and then today the portal for GPs to apply to get the Covid vaccine is still not available. Just not good enough. @HSELive @ICGPnews @IMO_IRL @DonnellyStephen
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Conor McGrane
5 years
Why isn't the UK advising 14 days isolation as per WHO advice? People remain infectious after 7 days !! BBC News - Prince Charles out of virus self-isolation
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4 years
@ciarakellydoc @DonnellyStephen That is genuinely shocking. We should not have tourists here right now. Gov being rightly cautious about travel and many of us down money and missed holidays as a result (no complaints about that btw). Having tourists from Covid hot spots madness...
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Over 500,000 people vaccinated now in Ireland. A small but significant milestone. All involved need to get some credit for this. Pharma companies, HSE, Vaccinators and admin/support staff. #COVID19
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4 years
@KrutikaKuppalli I'm sorry but that's just nonsense. Pandemics come and go all the time. We have to adjust for a period but masks are just not here forever, nor are the other restrictions. This is just hysteria.
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Conor McGrane
5 years
At what point do we have to consider the adverse health effects on over 70s from deconditioning and loss of fitness/mobility versus the risk of CV19. Certainly not there yet but something we have to start thinking about #COVID19
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Conor McGrane
4 years
As a GP I'm already dealing with the fall-out of the response to COVID. Delayed diagnosis, delayed access and severe effects on mental health. Offering a token piss up at Christmas is not a plan on how to live with this. Its a surrender.
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@DarranMarshall Alan Mendope offers a closing time at the local analysis of an issue he doesn't understand or know much about. #Brexit really is bringing all the loons out
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Conor McGrane
5 years
Many thanks to my union @IMO_IRL for looking into this and also to @PearseDoherty . I appreciate all the comments and DM's as well. Not the thing you want when you are at risk of catching it at work every day....
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Got a charming letter from the GMS pension scheme this am, if I die in service as a result of #COVID19 the benefit lump sum my wife should have got will now not be paid as #COVID19 is "an act of God". Nice way to start the day @HSELive @IMO_IRL @ICGPnews @SimonHarrisTD
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@LloydLoyalist I needed a knee replcement, they just amputated my leg and stuck on a used hurley stick due to the money spent on Casement park.
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2 years
@Sara_Rose_G It's not a collapse, its a controlled demolition. Tories engineered it
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Conor McGrane
4 years
Why is every tweet on #COVID19 either absolute panic and scaremongering or else complete denial and conspiracy theory... where has the balance gone ???
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Conor McGrane
3 years
Despite a courageous attack out the back after 3kms @chrisfroome was unable to take time back on @MarkCavendish in the first day in the Alps. Seems 3 cat 1 climbs were not enough for a 4 times GC winner to drop a sprinter. Tomorrow is another day. @cyclinghunter #TDF2021
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@isabellarileyus It cyberspace love, it's not any one country.
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Conor McGrane
5 years
@Anthony_Lonres @thesundaytimes @ncallanan Watching from Ireland we were in absolute disbelief at how little was being done and at how casually the UK government was taking the situation. If that was their best then God help us all.....
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Conor McGrane
4 years
Masks are not nice to wear, they are not normal and its of limited benefit. BUT we are in unprecedented times and they might help prevent a new outbreak. I'm wearing them at work, in shops and on public transport. Moan away but just do it as well. #Covid19
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Conor McGrane
5 years
A year to the day since Chris Froome got let off a doping ban for having a shed load of ventolin in his system. 1 rule for the rich another for the not so rich...
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Conor McGrane
4 years
That's me done, 7 bikes and 2 wardrobes full of kit for sale. Will do a deal for bulk buyers .......
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Conor McGrane
4 years
@DrTobyGilbert I am always amazed at the way we under utilise pharmacist's in hospitals but also in the community.
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Conor McGrane
4 years
@BBCNews Its a song about 2 drunk lovers trying to insult and offend each other. The language reflects that. Censorship is alive and well.
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Conor McGrane
4 years
Am I the only one who's really concerned that a minister has been driving up and down from Offaly for the past 30 years without having a full license? All those other cyclists, pedestrians and drivers at risk because an unqualified driver too selfish and reckless to get a lift??
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4 years
Cheapo hack to hold frame number in place using 2 old brake blocks and a couple of cable ties.... COPYRIGHT Stingeybollixproductions
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@richardtgarland I'm a bit disappointed how few people share my own views re IRA. I've a visceral hatred of terrorism, murder, maiming etc. What goal ever justifies blowing apart a child as in the Shankill or Warrington bombs (just 2 of many). I see singing "up the Ra" as pissing on their graves.
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@squinteratn @News_Letter Also by claiming the Poppy as a symbol of the Union he finally puts to bed the notion that its just about remembering war dead......
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Conor McGrane
2 years
@thomaskaine5 Why would the political views stop you buying a damn good eclectic car?
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Conor McGrane
4 years
Small victories but my commute home brought up 100,000kms cycling on @Strava since I joined....
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Conor McGrane
2 years
@EoinPoil @mullally_elaine @UnaMullally So RTE didn't show it and you use RTE footage to prove that ?
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Conor McGrane
6 years
"Medical institutions employ words like "burnout" and "resilience" to blame and shame doctors while deflecting their own accountability for inhumane working conditions in failing health systems. "
@PamelaWibleMD
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Physician suicide is a public health crisis. More than one million Americans lose their doctors to suicide each year. @DoNoHarmFilm @medjournalist @AxionNeuro @AlessiaMinicoz1 @SimaPendharkar join me in NYC Sept 12-13 to address the crisis.
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@KateEMcCann A solicitor my Mam worked for paid for a years college fees when I was on the verge of dropping out due to increasing debt. Will never forget that.
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@paulmurphy_TD Paying rent for buildings you don't own is scandalous? You buy them or rent them. Other than that what's your suggestion?
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Conor McGrane
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70.8% of GP's polled support the strike called by the INMO Nurses, Only 12.8% were unsure and only16.3% did not support it. Polled carried out on @gpbuddy forum. Your colleagues in GP support you @INMO_IRL !
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@alawuntoherself I have a brother who died as an infant before I was born. My mother still grieves for him and my sister and I miss him. Never forgotten and the grief still raw over 50 years later.
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Conor McGrane
5 years
My Da should have been 83 today. Smoking meant he died at 52. Quit while you can #loveyouda
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Conor McGrane
3 years
@RiochtConor2 @LeoVaradkar Convenient when NPHET want to justify radical moves. Seems to happen every time doesn't it....
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Conor McGrane
3 years
@ciananbrennan So to be clear, you went to the pharmacy and were able to buy an antigen test but surmise from that that you were not able to buy an antigen test ????
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Conor McGrane
5 years
When I see Daryl Impey I always think of his superb win against Anti Doping using the most ridiculous excuse possible.. #TDF19
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Conor McGrane
4 years
This new lockdown is shite but it is necessary, peak virus season and hospital admissions have shot up this week. Keep calm, wash your hands, wear your mask and keep to yourselves. With the vaccine this is going to be over in the relatively near future and things will get better.
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4 years
@Baddiel Fecking scientists and medics trying to give you a vaccine proven to be effective and safe. Who do they think they are.......
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Conor McGrane
6 years
Nice one @SimonHarrisTD tells GP's to potentially offer repeat smears and consults to 1,000,000 women with in 90 days. thats up to 5000 per GP or up to 10 a day.. Free repeat smears a time limited offer (he didn't publicise that bit...). Work load not really a concern for him
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Conor McGrane
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@VeteranBritish He shot a man with learning difficulties in the back while he was running away. He's been running from justice since but it is catching up with him now. Let's hope it gets him before the grim reaper does
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Conor McGrane
5 years
@DarrenEuronews I think it is, she has a disability or illness of sorts which is not affecting how she does her job. The discomfort is in how we perceive it. I see resilience and strength in working through it.
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@JaneyGodley @NotaBot1976 Hard to feel much sympathy. A bit of soul searching and reflection would be far better than wallowing in self pity. He's not the victim here.
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Conor McGrane
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@DrZeroCraic I am genuinely starting to lose it with al the services being cancelled. No physio again, other services so limited they are effectively non existent and diagnostics and treatments delayed, postponed and just no happening. I have more patients suffering from this than from CV19
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Conor McGrane
3 years
@hazechu The problem is he is stating things as fact which are simply not true. Fairness and equality in sport are vital. In many sports trans athletes have an unfair advantage over biological women. We don't yet know how to deal with this.
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@NileGardiner No friend of the poor, the miners, the Irish, the Scots, the oppressed or indeed minorities. She is not missed.
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Conor McGrane
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@i124nk8 @lkretzel1130 @Nigel_Farage Fake photos, with a dodgy prostate there is no way he could achieve that flow...
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Conor McGrane
4 years
Just done one of the scariest things ever.... Cut my wifes hair.........
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Conor McGrane
3 years
For all those advocating free Antigen tests please look at the UK, free ones provided and now supply is exhausted and none at all available. Here we pay for them (€3 approx) and there are plenty available. there is a lesson in there somewhere about supply/demand ....
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Conor McGrane
6 years
@cycling_podcast Class from all. Kudos to @ServaisKnaven and @TeamSky for an act of generosity, Good to see the Comms have little to do and are filling up the @UCI_cycling xmas party fund...
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Conor McGrane
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@deceuninck_qst Still a fan of the team but remain disgusted as a medic the way Patrick Lefevre spoke about Sam. Not acceptable, ethical or professional behaviour and apologies are in order.
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Conor McGrane
3 years
A sad day for Irish cycling. We lost one of the greatest coaches of his era and a dedicated cycling man. RIP Paddy Duran. You left the world a better place than you found it.
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Conor McGrane
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@juneshannon @rtenews I'll be honest I'm not bothered. Would prefer it to go to nursing, nursing assistants, phlebotomists, porter, cleaners etc in hosp who are on far less money and were right in the front line.
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Conor McGrane
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@ProfPatOConnor The Dublin Marathon and indeed all marathons regularly continue after sudden cardiac deaths. There is a real and ongoing risk in every endurance event of these types. Not belittling the loss but in events like this deaths are likely over time.
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@HelenRSalisbury @JimBethell Are we being trained so badly that it takes 10 years to learn what PA's learn in two. Or are Doctors being replaced with professionals who are less well trained due to their cost.
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Conor McGrane
3 years
Would suggesting shoving his go fund me account where the Sun don't shine be an acceptable suggestion? #COVID19
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Conor McGrane
3 years
@tomflood1 Was told by a drive who nearly killed me today she was sorry but didn't see me....
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Conor McGrane
3 years
I see @chrisfroome lost a minute to Nairo Quintana in a 16km TT today. Getting beyond embarrassing at this stage. #Dauphine2021 #woof
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Conor McGrane
2 years
@AIAIreland The next stage of the struggle is surely to ring the doorbell and then run away ?
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Conor McGrane
5 years
And we have a winner !
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@EmergMedDr In Ireland children go to funerals and wakes from a very young age. Death is part of life and its healthy for us to be exposed to and become more comfortable around it.
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Conor McGrane
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@hughcahill7 Population of "Ireland" is 7 million. Rugby, gymnastics, golf are all "All Ireland" rather than ROI sports. Subtle but important difference.
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@deirbhilesdaddy Because Irelands rugby team is an all Ireland one, not a Republic of Ireland one. Hence they have an anthem to represent that.
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Conor McGrane
4 years
@PatKennyNT Big issue is NPHET are not being clear about what we are aiming for. CV19 is not going away and will be circulating long term. Are we going to end Pub culture, live music, mass participation sport and festivals forever?
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Conor McGrane
3 years
Just before the doom laden advice is officially responded too, would like to point out you can believe Covid is serious and real and at the same time NPHET are offering poor advice based on models which have consistently proved to be way off even close to the mark.....
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@Joanna__Hardy If it was Ireland we would revoke A50, get pissed and blame the Brits for making us try to leave in the first place.......
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Conor McGrane
1 year
@DrProudman @Twitter Thats an opinion piece you shared. Nothing more.....
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Conor McGrane
5 years
@SimonHarrisTD @MichealMartinTD Solicitors have a duty of confidentiality, you know that. Even if they wanted to discuss it they could not. Similar to Doctors. If Miceal Martin and Adams saw the same GP would you be looking to see what was wroing with them??? Nonsense
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Conor McGrane
5 years
@robertburke84 I am sure they are contacting everyone on the flight list. No point creating mass hysteria.
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3 years
Proper cycling food.....
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Conor McGrane
4 years
With the greatest respect its not gender violence, its male violence which far too often results in the death of women
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Call for ‘united and determined' action over gender violence following murders
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Conor McGrane
4 years
Please Please Please let the USA reject @realDonaldTrump and his lies, divisons and narcissism. Make The World A Better Place
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Conor McGrane
4 years
What a man @Sammmy_Be what a team @deceuninck_qst and what a race @LeTour
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Conor McGrane
3 years
@LeoVaradkar @MichealMartinTD @DonnellyStephen @alankellylabour @DuncanSmithTD @loreillysf Am making a plea to extend the €1k to GP Receptionists and Nurses. They were right at the front with I'll people breathing/coughing feet away. Not highly paid and deserve this so much. 1/2
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Conor McGrane
5 years
@HelenORahilly My Ma (81) ate the head off me for getting Clementines instead of Oranges ....... Also for buying her 1.5l of milk instead of 1l
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Everyone in Ireland needs to sit down and ask how we managed to create an underclass who saw rioting as a reasonable action yesterday. Because this is us, these are our people and we cannot simply pretend we had nothing to do with it. We all helped create this problem.
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