A librarian that works in #WebArchiving, personal interest in football history and occasionally tweets from @SLIPIreland All views are my own.

London, England
Joined July 2015
Over 15k tickets gone already 🙌 Be there with us on December 5th 👉 ticketmaster.ie/event/180065…
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60 years after the Aberfan disaster, Viv Jones recalls the moment he realised his brother had died after coal waste engulfed Pantglas Junior School 116 children and 28 adults lost their lives that day. Now, he shares his story to make sure the children of Aberfan are never forgotten.
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This week's #TopTenBestsellingTitles. Thanks to everyone who sent lovely messages & left such kind comments. When opinions differ, people have a choice about how they express themselves. I’m particularly grateful to those who have chosen kindness. Your support means everything ❤️
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Delighted to have an essay on the Ireland women’s national team included in Glory Nights & Heartache. A unique anthology, full of brilliant writing brought together by Dermot Bolger. Published by @NewIslandBooks - and available in all good bookshops now 📚
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several independent bookshops in the North of Ireland including No Alibis in Belfast and Bridge Books (@BridgeBooksDro1) are continuing to source and sell Sally Rooney’s books because they stand on the right side of history and not with the regressive, authoritarian laws and legislation of the British state they are able to do this because the North has dual access to both UK and EU markets (thanks Brexit) and can order books through Irish distributors (Argosy etc) meaning that they are technically operating outside UK jurisdiction (any revenue made off Sally’s books in this case would be Irish revenue / sales) so hypothetically, if there was an owner of an independent bookshop in Britain who wants to put two fingers up to the British government and this ridiculous law, you could do what the bookshops here are doing and source Sally’s books through those same Irish distributors… just a thought… and sure if you’d like to tag your local bookshop below / share this post, and if they want or need advice or more clarity about this… I know a guy, that’s all I’m saying
We’ll continue stocking and supplying Sally Rooney’s books. We recognise support for Palestine Action, proscribed under UK terrorism law, is a divisive and contentious issue. We oppose antisemitism and all forms of violence and oppression. Peace ✌️
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The last chapter of the Road to Brazil 2027 is in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, December 5th at 5pm ☘️ Tickets on sale tomorrow at 10:00 🫵
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The Páirc 💚
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮. We’ll face Poland for a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the second leg on December 5th at the Aviva Stadium. Be there to support the team 💚 Fan Republic pre-sale Thursday, with general sale Friday 🫵
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Job done in Cork ☘️
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MATCHDAY 🇮🇪 Back to Páirc Uí Chaoimh this evening! 🇮🇪 vs 🇰🇿 ⏰ | KO 7:30pm 📍 | Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork 💻 | LIVE on RTÉ 2 / RTÉ Player 🎟️ | ticketmaster.ie/fifa-world-c… #COYGIG
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Will Hennessy, brother of our goalkeeper Theo, suffered a tragic accident in July causing a devastating spinal cord injury. The Will Hennessy Trust has been set up to aid Will's rehabilitation journey, and maximise his recovery, independence & quality of life. Donations can be made through the link below 💜💙 idonate.ie/fundraiser/willhe…
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Tomorrow 💪 Kazakhstan v Ireland Astana Arena KO 12:00 (Irish Time) RTÉ2 / RTÉ Player
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Ready to rock the Blackstaff Residence Community Festival showing off the changing styles of fashion regarding the Ireland / Northern Ireland Football kit since the IFA's formation in 1880 ⚽️☘️
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The Stourbridge fire exposed what wildfire resilience looks like in the UK, after 19 homes were burnt to the ground. Firefighters don't have the proper PPE, training or numbers to deal with this growing risk. FBU general secretary Steve Wright on Channel 5 news.
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"It's all over & Ireland are in the play-offs!" 🤩💚 Our three goals from tonight's famous win over England ⚽️
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A mixture of "history, coincidence and fan engagement" has led to a historic friendly soccer match between Drogheda United and Turkish side Trabzonspor in Turkey this evening, reports @LauraHoganTV
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Bir formadan daha fazlası 🇹🇷🤝🇮🇪 İrlanda ve Türkiye arasındaki dostluğu, tarihi ve futbolu kutluyoruz. Trabzonspor taraftarları ve Türkiye’nin dört bir yanındaki futbolseverler, özel tasarım formamızı internetten sipariş edebilir. Türkiye’ye adresinize teslimat yapılmaktadır. 👕 Forma: 75 € 📦 Türkiye’ye kargo: 15 € 🛒 Satın almak için: dufcstore.com 🟣🔵 #WeAreDrogs #Trabzonspor #Türkiye
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🤝 See you soon 💜💙
𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 🤝 🆚 Drogheda United 🗓️ 1 Ekim Perşembe ⏰ 19.00 🏟 @PaparaPark 📺 A Spor
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It was 57 years ago today... that the Beatles released Abbey Road. And it's 15 years since TfL opened Abbey Road DLR station near West Ham. Ever since, the station has displayed 'you are at the wrong Abbey Road' signs to help lost Beatles fans get back to St John's Wood
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The FAI is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Ireland WNT goalkeeper Teresa Holland. The Donegal native was part of the squad for the WNT's first ever game in 1973. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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