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Áine O Donnell

@AinYeah

Senior Journalist Reporter @bbcnewsbeat | Formerly @bbc5live and @bbcradiofoyle | @JSchofieldTrust fellow for 2022 | Donegal doll 🟢🟡

 Birmingham, England
Joined June 2009
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My chat with McLaren's Ellas: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c172…
F1 Academy: Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's ranks

F1 Academy: Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's ranks

Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.

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🗣️ "I go to the races mostly without my dad!" Ella Hakkinen explains what it's like to be a racing driver and the daughter of Formula 1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen 🏎️
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@BBCSportMay 21
🗣️ "I go to the races mostly without my dad!" Ella Hakkinen explains what it's like to be a racing driver and the daughter of Formula 1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen 🏎️
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Aerial Fantasy@aerialfantasyMar 10
You all made a lot of noise, that even the BBC wanted to get in on the conversation! Thank you so much again. And to the 2 fans, Chelsea and Jodie who went on air with their support of the game 🫶 You can read the summary here ➡️ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70k…
Aerial Fantasy: WSL fan league to shut down at end of season

Aerial Fantasy: WSL fan league to shut down at end of season

Aerial Fantasy had tens of thousands of players but its makers say they can't afford to keep going.

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Thanks to Dani for talking to @BBCNewsbeat bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70k…
Aerial Fantasy: WSL fan league to shut down at end of season

Aerial Fantasy: WSL fan league to shut down at end of season

Aerial Fantasy had tens of thousands of players but its makers say they can't afford to keep going.

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Daniel Austin@_Dan_AustinJan 5
Sheffield United have denied responsibility for a further delay to the inquest into the death of Maddy Cusack. Today in court the Cusack family made clear their "extreme disappointment" that the process has rumbled on into a third year. Full story 👇 bbc.co.uk/sport/football/art…
Maddy Cusack: Inquest into Sheffield United footballer's death delayed again

Maddy Cusack: Inquest into Sheffield United footballer's death delayed again

Sheffield United deny deliberately delaying the inquest into the death of their former women's team captain Maddy Cusack.

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The Boys of Budapest 🇮🇪
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Troy Parrott, take your place on the pantheon of Irish greats 🇮🇪
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📢📢New voices for November ✨Matt Hallsworth takes over Friday Early Breakfast (5–7am) ✨Pete Allison joins Lauren Layfield on Life Hacks (Sundays, 4pm-6pm) & The Official Chart: First Look on Radio 1 (Sundays, 6pm-7pm) We can’t wait for you to tune in!
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@BBCMOTD16 Oct 2025
Fridolina Rolfo smashes in her first Man Utd goal to give them the lead against Atletico Madrid! 💥
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That’ll do
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@ManUtdWomen8 Oct 2025
Kicking off our #UWCL campaign with a big three points! ➕3️⃣

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Man Utd were behind... but not for long! Anna Sandberg's first goal for the Red Devils is a stunner! 😯 #BBCWSL
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Thanks to Olivia and Nina for speaking to me for this - @MC8_Foundation
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@BBCSport19 Sep 2025
Remembering Maddy Cusack ❤️
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Remembering Maddy Cusack ❤️
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Knew Putellas was coming for her Ballon d’Or
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@BBCSport23 Jul 2025
Breakthrough for Spain as Aitana Bonmati puts them ahead in extra-time! 👊 #BBCFootball #WEuro2025
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The boom is back 🟢🟡
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@BBCSPORTNI13 Jul 2025
Clinical 🏐 Conor O'Donnell adds a third for Donegal. #BBCGAA
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Happy Euros day to all who celebrate. Kicked off with a look at Alisha Lehmann with fans in Basel bbc.com/sport/football/live/…

Switzerland 1-2 Norway: Reaction & updates as hosts lose Euro 2025 opener

Ada Hegerberg scores and misses a penalty as Norway come from behind to beat hosts Switzerland on the first evening of Euro 2025 at a sold-out St Jakob-Park.

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And the radio version from 6 mins in: bbc.com/sport/football/live/…

Switzerland 1-2 Norway: Reaction & updates as hosts lose Euro 2025 opener

Ada Hegerberg scores and misses a penalty as Norway come from behind to beat hosts Switzerland on the first evening of Euro 2025 at a sold-out St Jakob-Park.

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Our chat for @BBCNewsbeat ahead of the Women’s Euros next week 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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@BBCSportWales27 Jun 2025
Wales keeper Safia Middleton Patel opens up on her autism and managing it as a professional football player. Read more on the @BBCSport website & app 📲 #BBCFootball #Wales
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It’s the climb! Class morning on Yr Wyddfa for the Wales squad announcement for @BBCNewsbeat
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Listen to the peaks and pits bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002d7…
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