Mark Duffy
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A lovely moment just now, bumping into former President of Ireland Mary Robinson on the street where she grew up ahead of tomorrow’s historic visit to Ballina by
@POTUS
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A lovely letter to receive from
@POTUS
this morning, great to see he’s spreading the faith for Mayo this year!
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Late train for Mayo 🚂
I am delighted to confirm that a new draft timetable from Irish Rail today has included a late train to Mayo leaving Dublin at 19:35 Monday - Saturday.
This will be a brilliant addition to the county and will commence from late December.
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Ballina’s tribute to ‘Big Jack’, over looking the Ridgepool where he fished for many years.
On Tuesday at 12.30 we will gather here (socially distantly) to remember Jack and play Put Em Under Pressure at 12.30pm.
Thank you Jack for the memories you gave Ballina and Ireland.
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The first early morning 05.05 passenger service has just departed Ballina train station.
Great to see this service introduced making it the earliest passenger train service in the country.
The West’s Awake!
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A beautiful morning here in Ballina, we’re all set for a historic homecoming visit by
@POTUS
. Hoping everyone has a great time & enjoys the celebrations.
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Sunset from Ballina at 5.35pm this evening, grand stretch & brighter days ahead 🙌
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Today was my final day as Mayor of Ballina.
I would like to sincerely thank everyone who played a part throughout the journey - for their support and encouragement.
It has been a privilege + honour to represent & serve the people of the town and county.
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A lovely moment in the Ballina parade with our Ukrainian friends. Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone ☘️
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It was an honour to welcome
@POTUS
back to his ancestral hometown.
April 14th was a historic day for Mayo & showed what we can do when we pull together. Looking forward to continuing our year of celebrations!
Best wishes to
@JoeBiden
on your re-election bid.
📸:
@WhiteHouse
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Today, members of Mayo County Council declared a climate & biodiversity emergency, becoming the first local authority between Donegal and Clare to do so. It wasn’t without challenges but I am glad the motion I brought to table was supported by the majority of Cllrs.
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Very honoured to have been elected the Cathaoirleach for the Ballina Municipal District of
@MayoCoCo
. Looking forward to progressing the regeneration of our town toward a more sustainable future as we lead into our 300 year celebrations in 2023 🌱
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I am honoured to be re-elected to Mayo County Council.
A sincere thank you to everyone who has shown their faith in me, in the ballot box, on the campaign trail and on the doorstep.
I would like to particularly acknowledge every candidate who put their name forward for
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🎨 👏
I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to repay the hundred thousand welcomes Ballina, Ireland showed me – this moment is one that I’ll remember forever.
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Travelling to Dublin this morning to support families in demanding 100% redress for Pyrite & Mica affected homes.
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Glad to speak with
@tnewtondunn
on
@TalkTV
tonight ahead of
@POTUS
visit and public remarks from the Cathedral in Ballina on Friday evening.
Mark Duffy, Cathaoirleach of Ballina, says there's no reason for President Biden to not celebrate his Irish heritage.
"If it benefits [Biden] politically, it's going to benefit us as well."
@tnewtondunn
|
@markduffymayo
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Ballina vigil for Ashling Murphy on the banks of the River Moy this evening.
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Looking forward to welcoming
@POTUS
to Ballina later tonight.
My trip home to Ireland embodied céad míle fáilte – a hundred thousand welcomes.
It’s been great to see so many old friends and family – and make some new ones.
Like my Grandfather used to say: “If you're lucky enough to be Irish, you're lucky enough.”
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Very pleased to see confirmation of the early morning 05.05am rail service connecting Ballina and Foxford with the Westport line, allowing passengers to reach Dublin for 08.31am Monday to Friday.
The proposed timetable changes come into effect on December 11th.
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Sincere thanks to
@DavidCawley22
&
@sligorovers
for the gesture tonight. Really appreciated by the whole family ❤️
Black armbands were worn this evening in memory of James (Jimmy) Duffy, father of our physio Tom who passed away recently.
We dedicate the win tonight to the Duffy family 🔴⚪️
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I never expected I would be responsible for domestic terrorism in County Mayo by bringing through a climate & biodiversity motion! 💐
Good morning folks!
It’s Tuesday which means it’s Mayo News day!
Here’s the front page of today’s paper.
The paper is in the shops now
Digital Edition (€2):
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This will be a game changer for the North West. It must be delivered as soon as possible and focus on passenger travel not just freight. It will reduce over dependence on Dublin & make the west of Ireland more attractive for investment and living 🚂
Atlantic ‘railway spine' from Ballina to Rosslare and higher-speed intercity travel proposed in rail review
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Thank you to everyone who made the Ballina Salmon Festival one to remember, a special finale parade & fireworks in the year of our 300 anniversary celebrations.
Happy birthday Ballina! 🎂
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West of Ireland towns need to adapt to the fact we have such high levels of rainfall. We need to roof streets, creating comfortable civic space that attracts people into urban centres. Shop Street Galway & Pearse Street Ballina are perfectly suited for it.
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Thank you to
@SkyNews
for covering today’s commemoration of Big Jack.
Memorial for England world cup winner Jack Charlton unveiled, as funeral takes place in his hometown today.
Read the latest news here:
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A proposal to pedestrianise Pearse St for Saturdays & Sundays for the summer months: July 2nd - September 19th is now open for public consultation.
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The
@greenparty_ie
have no TDs in Connacht, Clare and Donegal. There is a clear disconnect between urban thinking & rural living. To restore faith in rural Ireland,
@EamonRyan
has the golden opportunity: Deliver the Western Rail Corridor.
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Huge crowds in Ballina for the West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon that has just got underway 🏃♀️
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I welcome news after persistent lobbying & advocacy that
@IrishRail
are planning later this year to introduce an early morning rail service at 05.20am from Ballina which will connect commuters in North Mayo into the Westport line, enabling an arrival to Dublin at 08.30am
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Glad to confirm that a trial pedestrianisation of Pearse Street, Ballina will take place from this Saturday August 7th at 6.30pm until 8.30am on Mondays, and every weekend at those time’s until September 27th.
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Great news this morning that Ballina has been recognised as Ireland most enterprising town by
@bankofireland
. Delighted for every volunteer who has helped make this happen!
In the population category 7,001-14,000 in the 2020 Begin Together Awards, the winner is....
#BeginTogether
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An exciting new Hostel & activity booking hub is opening in Ballina this summer.
Heyday Hostel is a 38-bed unit in a prime location for exploring Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.
Heyday are recruiting a hostel manger & cleaning staff.
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On the final day of Ballina’s 300th birthday celebration I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made it such a special year in the town’s history.
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David Clarke, one of the best GAA goalkeepers of all time. How many times you’d think we were about to concede, near certain goal, holding your breath, and he’d save it. His penalty saving ratio was second to none, solid under the high ball and impressive accuracy on kick outs.
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Would greatly appreciate your number 1 vote in tomorrow’s local elections.
#ForBallinaandNorthMayo
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Whatta win for
@sligorovers
🙌 Congrats Ballina man & captain
@DavidCawley22
Incredible result & atmosphere.
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Great to have secured €200k today for the continuation of the Monasteries of the Moy trail from Belleek Woods in Ballina. Thank you to
@MayoCoCo
& the landowner who I’ve been working with over the past number of months to get to this stage today🚲 👨👩👦🏃♀️
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Looking forward to next week's meeting of the clubs..great to see
@ReutersUK
covering the discussions around the All-Island League.
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Tonight’s
@RTE_PrimeTime
further proves the need for more transparent, community based democracy & powers in local govt. Live streaming of County Council meetings, reintroduction of town councils and the creation of civic forums with officials fully accountable.
#RTEInvestigates
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This evening the
@WhiteHouse
have confirmed that
@POTUS
will make a historic public address from St. Muredach’s Cathedral Ballina on the evening of Friday April 14th at 6pm.
You can register to attend the address here:
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Last night I announced my intention to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming local elections in May. My campaign page here if you’d be interested in following or giving it a re-tweet. For Ballina & North Mayo 💚❤️
#Duffy1
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Sincere thanks
@USAmbIreland
, Julia and
@IrishUSAlumni
.
Congratulations to
@MarkDuffyMayo
on winning the 2024
@irishusalumni
Emerging Leader Award. Mark’s recent contribution to 🇺🇸 🇮🇪 relations has been enormous – he is a deserving recipient!
#IUSACon2024
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Incredible display of the Northern Lights over Ballina tonight 😍
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As 2022 draws to a close I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone peace and happiness for 2023.
📷 with thanks to
@mayoandbeyond
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@Alex_Q11
@RoryHearne
I spoke with the family and thankfully they will not be made homeless for the next few days. Will work to try and find a longer term solution. 500 families on the housing list in Ballina alone with hundreds of homes effected by Pyrite amplifying the situation here.
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Caught a salmon (on camera) just now, making its way up the river Moy from the Atlantic. Great to see urban nature like this in the centre of Ballina town.
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A before and after of an urban intervention project which was completed this week in Ballina. A change from hardscape to soft with native plants & shrubbery. Aligning with the town’s green ambitions and complemented by enhancement work completed by
@BallinaCleanUp
last year.
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All council meetings are public and should be live streamed. Local democracy is weaker without proper community engagement and understanding. What’s there to hide? 🚲
Oh! Pat McGrath is live-tweeting the meeting of the councillor's discussions about Salthill temporary cycleway.
#iBikeSalthill
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Well done to the
@MayoCoCo
team on the installation of this bike repair kit & pump stand on the Quay Road.
A small but practical installation to support cycling in Ballina 🚲
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Lovely atmosphere on Pearse Street Ballina yesterday, the first weekend of a trial pedestrianisation. Improving the shopping experience with music & entertainment can help small family businesses fight the challenge of online shopping.
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@IrishRail
Please add an early morning service from Ballina to Manulla Jct to connect in with the Westport line. It’s obstructing the potential of North Mayo as a viable option to live and work remotely. Pictured is one of the many reasons it’s needed.
@EamonRyan
@WesternDevCo
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Mayo/ Galway rivalry has reached the Whitehouse 💚❤️
‘His only downside - they’re not from Mayo, they’re from Galway’
US President Elect Joe Biden has announced fellow Irish-American Marty Walsh, the mayor of Boston, to be his Secretary of Labor. | Read more:
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Standing with Mayo & Donegal homeowners in Dublin this afternoon.
Nothing less than 100% redress for homes bought in good faith.
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Beautiful day in Ballina for the first day of the
@ballinafestival
. A packed week of events ahead & something for everyone 🎈
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Great news this afternoon with the announcement that GMIT has become a Technological University alongside IT Sligo & Letterkenny IT.
As a former student and Students’ Union president of GMIT Mayo I know first hand the value that this campus offers to the whole county and region
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We owe Mick McCarthy an awful lot. Loyal servant as player & manager x2 and stepped aside early which will likely benefit
@FAIreland
financially & Stephen Kenny’s prep for playoff.
#ThanksMick
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Very proud of our town & group today! 😄
#BeeliveinBallina
🐝
#WeekendBreakfast
is buzzed to announce
#Ballina
(Mayo) as the 2nd monthly winner of our
#SoundTown
campaign!
Their community clean-up group started the
#Beelieve
in Ballina 🐝 campaign which has introduced walkways, wildflower routes & more!
@AlisonTodayFM
@CadburyIreland
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Thank you Gerry for a lifetime of contribution to sport and community life in Ballina, Mayo & Connacht. You will be sadly missed.
Everyone at Connacht Rugby is deeply saddened to learn of the death of one of our greatest friends, Gerry O'Donnell.
President during our PRO 12 winning season, Gerry leaves behind an incredible legacy after a lifetime of volunteerism.
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This year as Cathaoirleach of Ballina, I invited children from Ukraine to help me officially turn on the Christmas lights. People who are war torn from their family and friends. Let’s make everyone feel welcome in our communities this Christmas 🎄
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Ballina is
@JoeBiden
’s ancestral home which is also twinned with his birthplace of Scranton Pennsylvania. This is the 3rd art piece in a series remembering figures connected to the town. Well done to all involved.
A giant mural depicting the US Presidential candidate Joe Biden is being unveiled in Ballina, Co Mayo, this evening. Mr Biden has links to the area and has visited on a number of occasions in recent years. | Read more:
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Congrats
@JoeBiden
from Ballina!
In Ballina, Ireland, President-elect Joe Biden's distant cousins were the first to pop the champagne on Saturday as a few hundred people gathered in the town square to watch the moment it was announced that he'd defeated President Trump.
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Ireland needs a complete systematic reboot. We have lost ambition and some of our best and educated are leaving or have left because of a lack of leadership that is allowing for: 1). A climate emergency without building sustainable town & city rail & cycling infrastructure.
Dublin MetroLink to be delayed until 2035 at the earliest
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Happy Mayo Day!
A celebration of Mayo people at home and abroad, of our culture, music, art & food.
A packed programme of events will take place throughout the day in Ballina while tomorrow, over 2000 participants take park in the West of Ireland Women's Mini Marathon💚❤️
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The hawthorn bloom has been incredible this year..it’s a beautiful native tree.
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Not a patch on Manulla Junction 🚂
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Delighted to attend the launch of Mayo F.C. tonight.
An exciting time for Mayo football⚽️
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Very productive call with Minister for Transport
@EamonRyan
this morning. Discussing Ballina’s Green Town ambitions, the N26 upgrade between Ballina & Swinford and the viability & potential of the Western Rail Corridor and how it can breath new life into the west of Ireland 🌱
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Rest in peace Jack Charlton, a great friend of Ballina and a man who helped bring us some of the best sporting moments in Irish history.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam ☘️
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A Mayo heatwave with heavy showers & a one point win. We’ll take it💪
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Great to remember’Big Jack’ today and thank you to
@radiomidwest
for their continued support.
Crowds gathering at the Ridge Pool in Ballina to remember Jack Charlton this afternoon.
More at 1pm
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Contracts signed and work about to commence on this historical military barracks site in Ballina Town Centre which was first built in 1780. The development will see the creation of an Innovation Hub. Great to see a derelict site being brought back to life in Ballina.
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Great news that Ballina has received funding of €250,000 under the Outdoor Public Space Scheme for an outdoor performance space at Becketts House on Barrett Street adjacent to the Salmon Weir Pedestrian Bridge.
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Jack Charlton fished the Ridgepool in Ballina for much of his life and was an adopted son of Ballina and Ireland.
The footbridge in Ballina over Iooks the Ridgepool as Jack himself did in his days fishing there. 1/2
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Sustainability in action at a busy Ballina freight yard this afternoon. So many HGVs taken off the road using rail. It reinforces the need for the Western Rail Corridor to reopen allowing movement of people & freight along the western seaboard.
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7pm and the last of daylight from a beautiful day in
@MayoNorth
. What a difference a month makes!
Sunset from Ballina at 5.35pm this evening, grand stretch & brighter days ahead 🙌
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At this morning’s meeting of Ballina Municipal District I proposed the converting of St. Marys Secondary School, Ballina into temporary accommodation quarters for Ukrainian refugees who are suffering the effects of displacement across Europe currently.
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Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful 2022.
Grateful to all front line workers, volunteers and campaigners who have gone over and beyond for betterment of our community this year.
Picture of first light on the river Moy, Ballina by Suas Drones.
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Yesterday I contributed to a public hearing on the future of local democracy.
Our towns & villages are under represented and it needs to change.
In Ballina in 2014, we had 19 representatives, today we have just 7.
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Cllr Mark Duffy is part of the Ballina Community Clean-up group who are brightening up Pearse st in the town. Where to in the town next Mark?
More on Midwest news
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Ballina Town Centre, indoor skating park is on the way, converting an old derelict mineral water site into a space for Mayo skaters. Helping to make the town a more attractive place to live with central amenities 🛹
@MayoCoCo
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This is ridiculous scaremongering - We can keep the successful policies mentioned, while drastically improving the quality of life in Ireland, through ambitious housing, health, transport + sporting developments and a return to town councils with community centred leadership.
'I believe the economy will go south'. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar gives his perspective on a possible change of Government after the next election.
@NTBreakfast
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Perhaps it would be a fitting tribute to name the bridge after Jack to mark the legacy he has left behind for Ireland.
If the bridge is to be named, it would be appropriate to name it “The Jack Charlton Bridge” if the Charlton family would agree to it. 2/2
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Great piece by
@emmetmalone
on the All-Island League project that I’ve been working on with Kieran Lucid since late last year. It has the potential to reignite domestic Irish football north & south:
#allislandleague
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Meeting with Minister for Transport
@EamonRyan
this morning discussing the N26 online upgrade and the reopening of the Western Rail Corridor. The WRC is an open goal considering the line is in public ownership. It can breath new life & opportunity into the western seaboard🌱
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Great to call into
@ftballshirtsutd
in Ballina this afternoon. Brilliant selection of match worn & signed vintage shirts from clubs across the world including
@chris_sutton73
champions league worn shirt & lots of other gems. Best of luck Ray ☘️
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Beautiful riverside biodiveristy on the banks of the Moy, Ballina this evening.
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St. Stephen’s Day sunset from the Valley of Diamonds Dunes on Enniscrone Beach.
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Best of luck to
@AngelinaNugent1
in her new role with
@MayoRoscHospice
. A top quality professional who will be badly missed in the Mayo sporting world not least in the
@radiomidwest
studio.
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Congrats
@daveheffernan88
Great day for
@BallinaRugbyFC
Try for Ireland in the final minute through Dave Heffernan. Ireland 48-10 Italy.
#GuinnessSixNations
#TeamofUs
#shouldertoshoulder
#IREvITA
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Sensory parks are vital to cater for all children in the community. So important that we create a park like this in Ballina.
🐝 We're excited to announce a xollaborative vision: The Beelieve Sensory Park for Ballina w/ FLOW Community Project,
@MayoCoCo
,
@ChamberBallina
@markduffymayo
with help from
@WesternCareMayo
. The seeds are sown;we're asking our community to unite with us & bring it to fruition!
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The one night in Ireland that we had a chance of seeing something from the sky and it was cancelled 😅 It’s usually always overcast for eclipses & meteor showers! We live in hope 🚀
#SpaceX
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Brilliant result for
@sligorovers
congrats to the Mayo contingent led by captain
@DavidCawley22
🙌
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