@Noelle_OC

Founder Merrion Advisory | Vice President @EMInternational | Chair @UCC IAAB Alumni | @munsterrugby CAG | INED | MC | Moderator | 🇮🇪 🇪🇺

 Dublin via Cork (PRC), Ireland
Joined May 2010
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“EU must learn from past as it consults citizens on its future” My piece in today's @IrishTimes for @emireland on the launch of the Conference on the Future of Europe. #TheFutureIsYours 🇮🇪🇪🇺 ➡️ bit.ly/OpED18May21
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🇪🇺📑Today the Irish Presidency presents its revised proposal for an ambitious, modern and flexible EU budget. ➡️More info here: gov.ie/en/department-of-fore…
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‘You did EU-UK relations some service,’ @anandMenon1 - UKICE will be missed but look forward to the next chapter - onwards!
Anand Menon@anandMenon1Oct 9
An announcement. There will be plenty of time to reflect on what we've achieved, and on the fantastic colleagues who have helped us achieve it. But for now, sad news ukandeu.ac.uk/announcement/s… 1/2
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Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEnteeOct 8
Russia’s slaughter of innocent civilians in Kramatorsk and Priluki is totally reprehensible. Attacks on civilians are war crimes; those who ordered and committed these attacks must be held to account. Our thoughts are with those lost, their loved ones, and the people of Ukraine.
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RTÉ News
@rtenewsAug 30
Icelanders voted to stay out of the ⁠European Union, referendum results showed, as they rejected a government push to reopen membership talks and sided with those who said Iceland's fishing waters were too important to risk rte.ie/news/world/2026/0830/…

Iceland rejects EU-accession talks in referendum

Icelanders have voted against reopening accession talks with the European Union in a keenly watched referendum, with voters rejecting the proposal by a margin of 52.8% to 47.2%.

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‘It has already begun’: Finland prepares for the unthinkable from Russia irishtimes.com/world/europe/…

‘It has already begun’: Finland prepares for the unthinkable from Russia

Formerly neutral, the country is taking a whole-of-society approach to defending its people along the longest line of defence between the EU and Russia

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Mark Carney
@MarkJCarneyJul 27
A proud son of County Mayo tonight.  After 75 years, the curse is broken and the Sam Maguire Cup is coming home.
The Sunday Game@TheSundayGameJul 26
75 YEARS AND THE WAIT IS OVER!!!!! MAYO ARE FINALLY ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS!!!!!! 📺 Watch on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player 📻 Listen on RTÉ Radio 1 #SundayGame
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Joe Biden
@JoeBidenJul 26
For the first time in 75 years, the Sam Mcguire Cup comes home to Mayo, Ireland. I said it three years ago when I was in Ballina: Mayo for Sam! And I meant it. I said it because I know what it means not just the county of Mayo but to my own family’s story. Today, the dream becomes reality. Congratulations to my friends in Mayo. You earned this victory. Enjoy every minute. Sam is coming home ☘️
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75 year wait is over … Huge congrats Mayo - Maigh Eo abú 💚❤️ 🙌
The Sunday Game@TheSundayGameJul 26
75 YEARS AND THE WAIT IS OVER!!!!! MAYO ARE FINALLY ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS!!!!!! 📺 Watch on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player 📻 Listen on RTÉ Radio 1 #SundayGame
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On a nice Monday evening… ;) enjoyed taking part in the @gavreilly panel tonight on @VirginMediaNews on Monday with Gavan Reilly - touching upon all the key issues of the day ⬇️ #MondayGR
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“It is actually quite black and white. But we’re trying to create a grey area” — Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor, Irish Independent, on Aughinish Alumina, sanctions and jobs in Limerick. Is the situation really as clear-cut as he suggests? #MondayGR
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Sir Rod Stewart
@rodstewartJul 5
My heart is with the people of Ukraine. For the past few years, we've dedicated this moment during The Rhythm of My Heart to the strength, courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people. Every night, the crowd joins together in support. In light of the recent horrific attacks on Kyiv, I hope this small tribute reminds you that people all over the world continue to stand with you.
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Tony Connelly@tconnellyRTEJun 27
RTÉ News: Ireland's EU Presidency: What it is and why it matters rte.ie/news/analysis-and-com…

Ireland's EU Presidency: What it is and why it matters

Given the cycle of crises the EU has confronted in recent years, the stakes could not be higher as Ireland assumes the Presidency of the EU, writes Europe Editor Tony Connelly.

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Today we launch the programme and priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Join us to watch live at 14:30 🇮🇪/15:30 CEST youtube.com/live/0Lhu3S7rGs4…

Watch Back: Official launch of Ireland's EU Presidency Policy...

June 10 2026. The Government of Ireland launched the official pol...

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John O’Brennan@JohnOBrennan2May 25
A perfect example of why Ireland’s ‘Triple Lock’ is: 1/ completely illogical. 2/ completely against our national interests. 3/ crippling our ability to contribute to European collective defence.
TheJournal.ie@thejournal_ieMay 25
Ireland will end its involvement with a European anti-arms smuggling naval mission in the Mediterranean because of an Irish government block on participation in missions without a UN Security Council mandate. jrnl.ie/7051229t

Ireland ends deployment as UN Security Council fails to renew mandate on Mediterranean mission

Operation Irini is focused on stopping weapons from getting into the hands of groups in war torn Libya.

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Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEnteeMay 22
We strongly condemn Russia’s threats and acts of intimidation against Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Ireland reaffirms its solidarity with our EU partners. I call on Russia to end its illegal war of aggression in Ukraine and to abide by international law and the UN Charter.
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Brigid Laffan@BrigidLaffanMay 14
This is a remarkable photograph-not a woman in sight. China & US -not a single woman in the room.
Gita Gopinath
@GitaGopinathMay 14
A painting of the end of meritocracy: A meeting of the two largest economies and not one woman at the table.
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European Movement@EMInternationalMay 9
🎉 What a weekend at Grand Place, Brussels. Hundreds came together on Friday for a stunning light show and DJ set — and on Saturday, a discussion on European unity, defence, democracy and the future of the continent. Happy Europe Day. 💙🇪🇺 #EuropeDay #EuropeUnited #Brussels
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Brigid Laffan@BrigidLaffanMay 1
This is the kind of group Ireland should considering joining especially if Canada is part of it. Maritime core to future Irish capability
Elisa Mosini 🇪🇺🇮🇹@MosiniElisaApr 30
Baltic & Nordic countries, with the UK and Netherlands, are developing a more integrated joint maritime force under the JEF to protect critical infrastructure and deter Russia. Canada is considering joining. European defence cooperation keeps growing. Great to see it!
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Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEnteeApr 28
Great to see today’s decision to allow Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland support companies in defence & dual-use sectors. An important step to remove barriers and help Irish businesses compete in growing EU opportunities.
Business Post@businessposthqApr 28
Enterprise Ireland and IDA cleared to back defence sector firms businesspost.ie/politics/ent…

Enterprise Ireland and IDA cleared to back defence sector firms

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Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEnteeApr 22
I welcome Hungary’s confirmation in Coreper that it will lift its block on the €90bn loan, alongside the readiness of both Hungary and Slovakia to lift their block on the 20th sanctions package.
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