Husband, Father, LEGO & Guitar fan, and Executive Director of Strategy & Operations at IBM. Opinions expressed here are my own.
Tramore, Ireland
Joined May 2009
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I've now completed a total of 42 separate 5km runs so far this year (with 25 walks of varying distances thrown in for good measure), covering a total distance of 436km. Thankfully, I'm still generally on track to complete a total of 100 x 5km runs before the end of the year 👊🎉
Behold my 10 year old son's latest gaming creation, to be unveiled at @CoolestProjects in Dublin this coming weekend. Written in @scratch at the @CodeClub in #Tramore, it will test your knowledge of Ireland's counties based on their shape. Play online at scratch.mit.edu/projects/127…
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Taoiseach Micheal Martin poses for a photograph. He’ll be joined by Congressman Brendan Boyle for a wreath laying ceremony at Independence Hall before leaving Philadelphia for Washington DC later this afternoon.
What a treat to bump into An Taoiseach while celebrating our 25th college reunion in #Philadelphia #SETU
I recently launched my own podcast where I'll be using AI to produce audio editions of my own published writings. The podcast is called Martello Reflections and is available on Spotify at open.spotify.com/show/668sQ5…
You can read more about this journey at mernin.com/blog/2026/02/laun…
I completed another 365 days of exercise in 2025, covering a grand total of 1,110km via walking and running - the equivalent of 26 marathons (one every 2 weeks). You can read more about the journey at mernin.com/blog/2026/01/the-…
Our son attended a soccer school at the @LFC Academy recently, and picked up two separate awards while there. We've shared our reflections of the trip at mernin.com/blog/2025/08/refl…, with appreciation for everyone at @TramoreAFC AFC for their support and guidance.
My son's personal tribute to #DiogoJota and his brother #AndreSilva, and to everyone in the wider @LFC family, taken at #Tramore Beach in #Waterford, #Ireland 💔💔
What a tragic loss ... for his family, his friends, everyone at #Liverpool FC and the wider sporting community that all loved him so much @LFC #YNWA
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Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
Another terrific news day for #Waterford as we formally welcome IBM to the region. Their investment of 75 software engineering roles represents another major milestone on the journey to transform the opportunity landscape in Ireland's Southeast for the better #BetterTogether
IBM announces plans to create additional high-value jobs in the south-east of Ireland. Over the next three years, the global technology leader will hire up to 75 software engineers in #Waterford, dedicated to research and development (R&D).
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I've watched this tournament every year for almost 50 years and cannot recall a more deserving nor more celebrated winner. Huge congratulations @McIlroyRory #TheMasters2025
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News & Observer - IBM is overhauling its core business through Raleigh’s reliable Red Hat red.ht/4k036l0
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Wishing the legendary maestro John Williams a very happy 93rd birthday!
From the galaxy far, far away to the menacing shores of Jaws, his music has defined the greatest moments in film history.
Ireland's weather warning categories are explained at met.ie/weather-warnings, if you're wondering how best to understand them #StaySafe
I completed another year of walking yesterday, covering the equivalent of 46 marathons (1,941km to be exact) and averaging 5.3km per day. I've also composed some reflections on the journey at mernin.com/blog/2025/01/soul… if you'd like to read them #WalkOn #Wellbeing 🥳
The team at #RedHat in #Waterford will be kicking off #WeAreRedHat week in style with a brand new LEGO set - the ultimate team collaboration project! #BetterTogether
